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The Milwaukee Bucks face a tough decision coming into this season, with only days to ponder if they should give their prized power forward Jabari Parker a contract extension. The front office will have until Oct. 16 to make a decision on the matter — a tough call given that Parker suffered a second torn […]

The top-pick rookie tandem of Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz got a first taste of each other’s talent during the start of training camp, combining Fultz’s natural instincts at the position with Simmons’ dynamic playmaking ability on the fast break. The duo enjoyed the first few hours of their chemistry on the court, especially Fultz, […]

Restricted free agent forward JaMychal Green is finalizing terms for a two-year, $17 million-plus deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Both sides had been at a standstill all summer long, as Green refused to opt into a $2.8 million final year offer. Green and Memphis will avoid an Oct. […]

Nick Young is ready for a start with his new team, but think twice if you believe he is changing his habits to fit into this championship equation. The volume shooter will keep his ways coming into this roster and will let it fly just as his head coach and teammates have stressed they’d like […]

Only a few days into the start of his new path with the Chicago Bulls, shooting guard Zach LaVine can see the team starting to come together now that the impending buyout of Dwyane Wade has been put behind them. “When you’re going through that process like we are here, where it’s almost a rebuilding […]

The New York Knicks embark on a new chapter in this post-Carmelo-Anthony era, opting for third-year forward Kristaps Porzingis to lead the charge coming into this season as the team’s cornerstone player. Porzingis averaged the most points per game, putting up 18.1 points —- besting his 14.3 points from an impressive rookie season. Now with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and starting power forward JaMychal Green are not close to sealing a deal before the deadline, according to Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal. Green, who is a restricted free agent has a one-year, $2.8 million qualifying offer on the table, which would render him an unrestricted free agent by next offseason. […]

The New York Knicks organization have taken a massive step having shipped their star forward Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder and gotten pieces in return, but his former teammates are still not conforming to the fact that he was the most loyal friend they had in the locker room. Lance Thomas, who has […]

It’s only been a few days since Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he’s already making friends with some of his new teammates. Asked to describe his frontcourt mate Steven Adams, Melo was quite peculiar penciling him as a “monster, like someone from Game of Thrones,” according to Royce Young of […]

Dwight Howard’s short-lived stint in his hometown of Atlanta was not only another stop in his now journeyman career, but one that he’ll like to put behind him when looking back at his career. Despite averaging a healthy 13.5 points and 12.7 rebounds per game last season and ranking fourth in defensive rating in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson was proud about how NBA stars have handled their sentiments toward the recent wave of social injustice displayed in the last few months. From Stephen Curry openly stating his unwillingness to attend the White House next year after winning a second championship in three years, to LeBron James backing […]

Despite not landing at his desired destination, Paul George has made considerable progress in his playing situation than he has in the last few years with the Indiana Pacers. The All-Star forward has yet to suit up for the Oklahoma City Thunder after being traded for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis prior to the start […]

The Carmelo Anthony saga with the New York Knicks has come to an end, leaving a trail of resentment for some and peace for others. Anthony was labeled selfish, a ball-stopped, and a myriad of other adjectives that painted him as a cancer to the team, but his teammates surprisingly never had that idea about […]

Despite an incredible rapport with his New York Knicks teammates, Carmelo Anthony couldn’t manage to fall in favor with the organization after a growing belief that he’d negatively affect up-and-coming star Kristaps Porzingis. The messy divorce between the two parties was mainly caused by little rumors going around management, implying Anthony’s “habits” would affect Porzingis […]

The Golden State Warriors have made plenty of moves during the offseason, bringing back every free agent they intended to bring back, and adding a couple extra weapons in Omri Casspi and Nick Young in a very pivotal summer of 2017. But the reigning champions have gone above and beyond throughout the last few months […]

Mired in postseason embarrassment after a quick sweep on his Indiana Pacers at the end of the 2016-17 season, Paul George let the team’s front office know his intentions to leave Indiana, giving them one year’s time to potentially deal him to another team in hopes of getting a package back for him. In the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled the rug from underneath the Los Angeles Lakers’ feet, nabbing Paul George and his services before the start of free agency with a trade that sent Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis to the Indiana Pacers. At first, the 6-foot-9 versatile wing saw the trade as a slap in the face, […]

One of the key blockbuster trades of the offseason came right before its end on Saturday morning’s swap between the New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. By acquiring a perennial scorer in Carmelo Anthony, the Thunder gave up sixth man Enes Kanter, one half of the ‘Stache Bros duo that was a hit with […]

A summer of bad decisions took Kevin Durant from championship glory to some regrettable choices with his latest social media snafu, where he ripped into his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder and even his former head coach Billy Donovan. While he apologized a day after the finding at a tech conference in San Francisco, […]

Steve Kerr and Charles Barkley have shared more than just a few laughs. From sharing the court during their playing days to the screen during Kerr’s days at TNT, to even golfing alongside each other in the offseason. The two former players, now into very different roles in their careers, still come close to butting […]

Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren has agreed to a four-year, $50 million extension with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Warren would have had a free agent cap hold of $9.5 million coming into next summer if he hadn’t signed the extension, according to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. By extending his rookie deal, the […]

Amid the social unrest and controversy surrounding the NFL and NBA this weekend after comments from President Donald Trump, the San Antonio Spurs’ Media Day was led with questions about the former’s comments, topic which head coach Gregg Popovich didn’t hesitate to delve into. “Our country is an embarrassment to the world,” said Popovich, according […]

The new-look New York Knicks are coming off an eventful weekend, finally putting an end to an ongoing Carmelo Anthony saga and trading him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a second-round pick in next year’s NBA Draft. After being forced to deal with only the Houston Rockets in a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder emerged as one of the teams expected to pursue Dwyane Wade once his buyout is made official, entering the running for his services along with frontrunner Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers. Having signed Paul George early in the offseason and Carmelo Anthony two days ago, the […]

Carmelo Anthony arrived at the Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day in true Hoodie-Melo-fashion and his attitude with the media was reflective of it. A relaxed, yet witty 33-year-old answered questions with ease despite a frantic last few days with the New York Knicks organization, culminating in his trade on Saturday. The 10-time All-Star was asked about […]

If it wasn’t enough to be at Media Day less than two days after being traded by the New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony arrived for his media obligations with the Oklahoma City Thunder wearing his famed hoodie — a welcome sight for those fans looking forward to seeing the perennial scorer with the rabid mentality […]

Having made key acquisitions throughout this shortened offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder have done everything in their power to please their Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook in hopes he signs a contract extension prior to the Oct. 16 deadline. The offer has been on the table since the start of the free agency period and […]

Carmelo Anthony is saying goodbye to New York and the Knicks, only two days after his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder, one that should become official today after he drops his no-trade clause and an $8.1 million trade kicker to facilitate the move. The 10-time All-Star spent six-and-a-half-seasons with the team after memorably requesting […]

The new season comes to the L.A. Clippers with a complete new-look roster, with only two returning starters in the team and plenty of youth to start the post-Chris Paul era in 2017-18. Defensive ace Patrick Beverley was one of the players coming in return for the All-Star dime wizard. To him, this trade is […]

Patrick Beverley is in a quest for a new start after spending his first five seasons with the Houston Rockets as a stellar defensive ace, later developing into a sure-shot from beyond the arc. Having come to the L.A. Clippers as part of a bundle in exchange for All-Star point guard Chris Paul, Beverley is […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to make an aggressive bid for Dwyane Wade, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Paul George is expected to play a large role in luring him to OKC, after the two spent a good part of their offseason working out together. Wade’s buyout isn’t completely finalized, which could make it […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have proven to be an organization to reckon with, taking away two stars from potential Western Conference studs in the making and putting a stellar support cast alongside MVP Russell Westbrook. The Thunder first pulled the rug from under the Los Angeles Lakers, who were intently looking into ways to get […]

Only a few days prior to the start of training camp, the Chicago Bulls and shooting guard Dwyane Wade have agreed to a buyout and with it comes the opportunity for the 35-year-old star to sign with another team to further his run in the NBA. While the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to be hard-pushers for […]

The New York Knicks have agreed to trade star forward Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for forwards Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is expected to be completed Monday, with Anthony expected to waive his no-trade clause and $8.1 million trade kicker […]

President Donald Trump took to Twitter early Saturday morning, withdrawing the Golden State Warriors’ invitation to the White House following Stephen Curry’s comments during Media Day, suggesting he’d turn down the chance to go if asked by the team. Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is […]

The Miami Heat survived what seemed to be a rebuilding season to forget, getting off to an 11-30 start to the season. But after working a connection between starters Goran Dragic and Dion Waiters, getting an infusion of energy from James Johnson, and standing tall behind big dipper Hassan Whiteside, the team was able to […]

Prior to the start of training camp, early evaluations on Phoenix Suns forward Alan Williams revealed a partially-torn meniscus, according to a dual report by ESPN’s Chris Haynes and Marc J. Spears. The big man is expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday to confirm the extent of the injury, which he suffered by landing […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded guard Troy Daniels to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The pick will be protected up to No. 55. Suns shooting guard Devin Booker notably went head-to-head against Daniels last season and put him down after the latter tried to talk trash […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins is primed to sign a five-year, $148 million extension with the team, reportedly prior to the start of training camp on Saturday. The 22-year-old had been working to get a deal done the entire offseason, cutting ties with his former agent Bill Duffy despite him having a max extension on the […]