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Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic will plan to aim for restricted free agency next summer, as only three days after left prior to the Oct. 16 deadline for a contract extension, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The big man was acquired from the Denver Nuggets last season prior to the trade deadline […]

After winning the last three of their four preseason games, the Oklahoma City Thunder have already started to develop a certain familiarity with each other, especially with the new acquisitions on the team. Center Steven Adams noted the positives of having a veteran like Carmelo Anthony, one that has never been known by his defense […]

In the midst of a frenzied offseason, the L.A. Clippers did their due diligence and entertained calls for their big man DeAndre Jordan after the departure of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin’s lucrative multi-year supermax extension. While the front office did take calls asking about Jordan, the Clippers did not shop him, but did as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had reportedly been uninterested in re-signing two of their core players in Tony Allen and Zach Randolph. The two men responsible for the structure of the Grizzlies’ Grit-N-Grind culture didn’t even garner an offer from the franchise after several seasons with the team, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “Randolph and Allen, who […]

Boston Celtics newcomers Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving are already forming a bond after their first few games together during the preseason, already aware of the task ahead come opening night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hayward noted he wants to win this season opener not just for the letters in front of his jersey, but […]

New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has some tough decisions to make by the start of the season, namely fortifying his core at the point guard position and naming a starter at the center spot. While he’s been known to use numbers as a way to track performance, the man at the helm claims […]

The Golden State Warriors will make definitive changes on their roster, intending to trim the roster to the final 15 after tonight’s last tune-up against the Sacramento Kings, according to Connor LeTourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. Expect to see plenty of different faces get a chance against the Kings, as the starters have likely […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan isn’t happy with the way the game is being balanced in this day and age. During an interview with Cigar Aficionado, the six-time NBA champion noted the start of super teams could damage the competitive balance in the league. “I think it’s going to hurt the overall aspect of the […]

Coming off the best individual postseason of his career, Stephen Curry will enter his ninth season with little left to accomplish after netting two championships, two Most Valuable Player awards, multiple All-Star stints, and a cornucopia of records bearing his name. Yet, the Golden State Warriors guard will head into this season trying to repeat […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan was having none of the notion that his star point guard, Russell Westbrook, is easy to guard. ESPN’s Zach Lowe’s article described how the MVP’s often-rampant style of play was “like cake” for the Golden State Warriors to defend, playing into their strength as a team. “I think […]

Following his second championship in three years, Draymond Green hasn’t reverted to taking the humble route. If you thought the reigning Defensive Player of the Year was a little more subtle than his trash-talking self on the court — you are dead wrong. Only days after the elation of winning a championship on home ground, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is in favor of teammate Andrew Wiggins’ five-year, $148 million contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, one that has been on the line for the majority of the summer as he switched agencies in hopes to net his desired deal. “He deserves every dime,” Towns said, according to Kyle Ratke of NBA.com. “He’s […]

Miami Heat guard/forward Rodney McGruder is expected to be sidelined for three-to-six months with a stress fracture in his left leg, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The second-year player was in line to compete for minutes at the shooting guard and small forward slots this season, but could miss the entire season if […]

Despite a brilliant offseason that saw the Golden State Warriors re-sign their two most key players in Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant and two essential pieces off the bench in Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston, the team wasn’t able to keep the same roster as last season, re-signing only seven of their nine impending free […]

The Golden State Warriors had a rockstar’s welcome upon arriving in Shenzhen, China, slated to play the Minnesota Timberwolves in two games last week as part of an international exhibition and as part of their preseason schedule. As the team got off the bus, the players heard their last names being called by a sea […]

Tony Allen will soon join his former Memphis Grizzlies brother Zach Randolph in the rafters of the FedEx Forum. The organization announced they will retire the Oklahoma State product’s iconic No. 9 someday, though they didn’t make a formal announcement as of when it will take place. "We are proud that @aa000G9's #9 jersey will […]

Indiana Pacers Hall of Famer Reggie Miller started the preseason with high praise for the reigning champion Golden State Warriors, lauding the coalition of talent in the roster — one they’ve managed to keep together during a very busy offseason, including adding a couple additional pieces to round out a roster that was already built […]

The NBA offseason was riddled with shocking trades, impressive acquisitions, and yeah… sneaker wars. From free agents looking for a new brand to sport during the season, to Golden State Warriors forward and newly-crowned champion Kevin Durant giving Under Armour a bad name, by saying kids at the college level don’t want to wear their […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has seen an immense rise in popularity in the last few years, even before the start of his first MVP season in 2014-15 or his first NBA title, or his decision to join Under Armour after wearing Nike for the first few years of his career. Curry has […]

The Toronto Raptors didn’t make any massive moves in the offseason other than re-signing star point guard Kyle Lowry and reeling in three-and-D veteran C.J. Miles into the fold. Miles is competing for the starting spot at small forward, hopeful to bring the Raptors what they once wanted out of DeMarre Carroll a few offseasons […]

With only days left before the start of the regular season, Kyrie Irving is still soaking in his new home after going an undefeated 4-0 as a member of the Boston Celtics. The transition was sudden and unexpected, but one Irving jumped at the chance to get, even leaving more than $5 million on the […]

The tale of Jahlil Okafor has been one with plenty of ups and downs throughout his first two years in the league. Hailed as one of the most offensively talented big man in the 2015 NBA Draft, Okafor was selected with the third overall pick — showing enough promise in his first year with the […]

New Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony has seen a revitalizing change after leaving the New York Knicks after six seasons in the Big Apple, but has continued one of his signature call outs on defense when he’s about to get a rebound. The 33-year-old forward can be heard saying “I got it, get the […]

The Golden State Warriors reloaded this offseason by signing seven of their impending free agents, including two key starters and two essential players off the bench. If that wasn’t enough, the reigning champions scored great fits on sharpshooter Nick Young, and all-around forward Omri Casspi, giving the team maximum flexibility to play them at various […]

Joel Embiid is slated to make his preseason debut in a few minutes against the Brooklyn Nets, but even with this being the last warmup prior to the start of the regular season, the big man will only see 12-to-14 minutes on the court, according to Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly. “The Process” will play […]

The NBA has made changes to the All-Star Game in hopes of promoting better competition among the players and a more interested fan base after years of it being nothing else than an offensive exhibition, with every year garnering scoring records one after the other. Under the new rules, two team captains will be selected […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich made his return to the stands against the Orlando Magic after sitting out for the previous two preseason games. The man at the helm backed the opinions of his assistant, Becky Hammon, who told reporters forward LaMarcus Aldridge had emerged as more of a leader of the team. […]

Julius Randle is once again a man on a mission during this training camp, reportedly playing with an edge in light of the battle for the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting power forward spot on the line. Head coach Luke Walton noted his effort during camp has shown, given the challenge ahead of him with only […]

The Denver Nuggets have not only upgraded their roster with the addition of Paul Millsap, but have also added another year and another offseason under centerpiece Nikola Jokic, who is slated to go from an offensive dynamo to an all-around star in the coming years. Head coach Mike Malone noted his progress after four of […]

The Golden State Warriors have revolutionized not only the offensive firepower that can be had in this league, but also the efficiency in which it can happen under. While the Dubs were a team with plenty of potential under Mark Jackson, the Steve Kerr era brought a completely different dimension, tapping into the potential of […]

The Denver Nuggets fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, but not before a controversial play took place as center Nikola Jokic attempted to set a screen in front of Russell Westbrook, who met him with a shoulder charge that got him to the ground, consequently penalized with a Flagrant 1 foul. https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/917921809500131328 Jokic, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a five-year, $148 million extension with the team, according to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post. Putting the pen to the paper. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/PJCgnMiESI — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 11, 2017 With this signing, the Timberwolves will have a whopping $123 million in team salary tied on […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge has been long hailed as a poker player executive, the one that knows when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em. But for once Ainge took the cards from under his sleeve and planted one after another on the table, making moves he wasn’t expected to make — cards […]

Andre Iguodala has been one of the pillars in Golden State’s temple of success since coming to the Warriors in 2013. His value as a Swiss army knife has only increased every season, providing the second unit with whatever is needed — scoring, playmaking, rebounding, or a hound-like defensive intensity that few others can match. […]

The New York Knicks have signed free agent point guard Trey Burke, the team announced on Wednesday. The Knicks roster now stands at the maximum of 20, and Burke is expected to compete against veterans Jarrett Jack and Ramon Sessions for a spot at the point. New York will be forced to waive or trade a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers rewarded cornerstone center Joel Embiid with a five-year, $148 million extension of his rookie-scale contract on Monday, despite only playing in 31 games last season after missing the first two years of his career with multiple injuries. The 7-footer’s talent was undeniable, showing just why trusting “The Process” was a worthwhile move […]

Despite a much-upgraded roster over this offseason, the Golden State Warriors are not afraid of the Oklahoma City Thunder and MVP Russell Westbrook just yet, having proven to be his absolute kryptonite over the last few seasons. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Warriors “don’t fear” Westbrook because his “style of play is so easy […]

Markelle Fultz’s awkward-looking free-throw form is more than the eye and the numbers let on. The Washington native has been a poor free-throw shooter in high school, college, and even during his short stint in the Summer League a few months ago. The top overall pick of this year’s draft has been working on an […]

After garnering a five-year, $148 million extension from the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, center Joel Embiid is now listed as probable to make his preseason debut on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly. The 7-footer has been ramping up activity in the last few weeks, extending to five-on-five scrimmages […]