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After years of stockpiling talent in the form of several draft picks, the Boston Celtics finally broke the piggy bank and cashed in on them by landing a bona fide star point guard in Kyrie Irving, but that didn’t come without a costly price to pay, letting go of the one player that had won […]

In light of the recent agreement between the Portland Trail Blazers and hybrid guard Archie Goodwin, a player that the New York Knicks had their eye on, the organization could look to Trey Burke and veteran Jarrett Jack to fill out their roster, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Both free agents have failed to get […]

Free agent guard Archie Goodwin has agreed to a training camp deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This deal would allow the Blazers to bring in a talented slasher at a team-friendly price after shipping prized sixth man Allen Crabbe to the Brooklyn Nets for the soon-waived Andrew Nicholson, who […]

Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA are aggressively pursuing a reform of the NBA Draft Lottery process to de-incentivize teams from tanking, looking to make it into legislation prior to the start of the 2017-18 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sources said the reform would include lower chances for the worse teams in the […]

It’s roughly six weeks before the start of the season, but anticipation has already been building for this year’s season-opener between the Los Angeles Lakers and the L.A. Clippers. Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball raised the ante for what will be the first official game of his career, knowing the rivalry between these two teams will […]

San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol has surpassed teammate Tony Parker as EuroBasket’s all-time leading scorer after dropping 20 points and snatching eight rebounds for Spain in an 87-64 win over Hungary on Thursday to become the second team to run the table. The Spanish international has now scored a total 1,111 points in his […]

After countless efforts to find a third team to participate in a potential trade with the Houston Rockets, the New York Knicks could soon throw the towel and prepare to bring an estranged Carmelo Anthony into training camp, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. Looking at the trade market and the team’s unwillingness to […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters, who was just rewarded with a four-year, $52 million deal to return to the organization, seems to be making every possible stride during the offseason to put his famed “Philly Cheese swag” in full effect for the start of training camp. With a starting spot likely locked down after his […]

Kenneth Faried is stuck behind two All-Star-caliber players in the frontcourt, making his desire to be in the starting five something that will be pushed back and likely one that isn’t bound to happen anytime soon. As the odd man out of what seems to be shaping up to be a big man regalia in […]

After a tough week in La La Land, Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson was back in the public eye and TMZ Sports didn’t take long to catch up with him and ask if governing-owner Jeanie Buss had taken him up on his offer to have the $500,000 tampering fine taken out […]

Despite the addition of All-Star forward Paul Millsap into the Denver Nuggets’ roster, spark plug forward Kenneth Faried is still aiming for a spot in the starting five. The mindset for coach Mike Malone had been to pair Millsap and young dime-dropping center Nikola Jokic, who had his best season in 2016-17, leaving no room […]

Rapper Lil B, who infamously cursed James Harden during a couple of playoff appearances in the last few years for using his popular stir-the-pot celebration, has now cursed rookie Lonzo Ball after the 19-year-old guard said Nas, a rapper with a music career longer than Ball’s lifespan, is not keen to people’s ears anymore. The Los […]

Just a day prior to the release of The Prelude, NBA 2K18 has unveiled the new cover of the game, featuring Kyrie Irving donning the Boston Celtics’ Icon jersey. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/905762593951825922 Kyrie Irving’s prior cover featured him on a reverse layup pose with his old jersey, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ — something the 2K Sports team quickly scrapped […]

Despite a short moment of disappointment when he expected a rating of “at least 90” as one of the top point guards in NBA 2K18, only to find out he was rated an 87, Mike Conley is seeing just what his rating could do for him in-game. After seeing his own personal player preview two […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed former Boston Celtics forward James Young to a training camp contract, the team announced Wednesday. The 22-year-old was initially drafted 17th overall by the Celtics, but only played 89 games during his first three seasons with the team, averaging 2.3 points and 1.1 rebounds per game. Despite his short stint […]

Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon released a statement on Wednesday claiming he does not plan to sue either the Los Angeles Lakers or the NBA, as longtime reporter Peter Vecsey formerly reported on Sunday. Vecsey reported that Simon was unhappy with the findings from the investigation and the penalty of $500,000 consequently assessed to the […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has led the way for his Slovenian national team in this year’s EuroBasket tournament, leading them to an undefeated 5-0 in group play after Wednesday’s 17-point win over France, who finished in second place in Group A. The Dragon has scored 20 or more points in each game, averaging […]

In the wake of the loss of super-sub Zach Randolph in free agency, the Memphis Grizzlies could soon wrap up a potential two-year deal with power forward JaMychal Green, according to Peter Edmiston of The Commercial Appeal. Both parties have made reported progress toward a new contract to get the restricted free agent inked before […]

The Boston Celtics are reportedly leaning toward starting big man Al Horford, the lone remaining starter in the rotation, at the center spot, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Horford, who signed with the Celtics in the offseason of 2016, has mainly played at his natural power forward spot as a stretch-four with a well-rounded post […]

Orlando Magic shooting guard and French international Evan Fournier had to be restrained after picking up his sixth and last foul of the game in a 95-78 loss to Slovenia during Wednesday’s run of EuroBasket group play. The 6-foot-6 Fournier got tangled up defending Slovenia’s Kleven Prepelic in the corner, slapping his hand away as […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had big words of praise for the EuroBasket tournament taking place as part of a four nation affair this year, claiming this iteration has been the best to date. “I’ve loved it for many years and it isn’t any different than any other year,” said Popovich. “Always on […]

Following his introductory press conference with the Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving left the suit and slacks for his grey beard and makeup, heading back to the studio in Atlanta where he is filming the upcoming Uncle Drew film. The multi-faceted point guard took a break from the lights and took on a more familiar challenge, […]

An unforeseen trade to the Chicago Bulls could be the best financial move young shooting guard Zach LaVine has involuntarily made, now setting himself as one of the hottest sneaker free agents in the open market. The 22-year-old is expected to receive plenty of offers from brands like Adidas, a brand he wore through college […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker has been a longtime supporter of the WNBA and, in the past two years of the Phoenix Mercury, now putting his best effort forward to drive students to come support them. The 20-year-old phenom bought 270 tickets for the Arizona State University student section for them to be present […]

Offseason workout fiend Dwyane Wade was back hitting the courts early alongside All-Star swingman Paul George on Labor Day in Malibu, California — as seen from his Instagram post on Monday. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYo3GrygeE5/ Both of these players have been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, with Wade recently drawing eyes after a source close to him […]

The Boston Celtics have signed shooting guard Jabari Bird to a two-way contract, the team announced today. The Celtics have signed rookie guard Jabari Bird to a two-way contract. 📝: https://t.co/Tb6OuXmuIw pic.twitter.com/GNgxj0wcJf — Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 5, 2017 A Cal standout, Parker led the Bears in scoring with 14.3 points on 43.9 percent shooting from […]

New Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson has taken the responsibility of the team’s anti-tampering violation fine squarely into his 6-foot-9 frame and his broad shoulders, urging team ownership to make him the one to blame for this breach of policy. Johnson had asked for the $500,000 fine; the largest anti-tampering fine in league history, […]

With the new wave of jerseys coming from new outfitter Nike, teams around the league have been slowly unveiling their latest creations for the year, but NBA 2K18 ultimately got the scoop on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Thanks to some of 2K Sports’ play-now previews prior to the release of The Prelude, the Thunder’s alternate jersey […]

Likely drawing inspiration from a corn maze created in honor of Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard, R & J Farmers in Souderton, Pennsylvania is showing they too “trust the process.” Owners Rich and Jill Alterman decided to do a Philadelphia 76ers-themed corn maze this year, making it the 11th straight year making a corn […]

While athletes like Russell Westbrook spend their time singing in the car, James Harden tearing up local leagues, and Carmelo Anthony shows his full potential once he puts a hoodie on, Klay Thompson is well… robbing the occasional bank. At least that’s what some social media people have pointed at after ABC7 Eyewitness News tweeted […]

Update: The original reporting was incorrect as Miles Plumlee was only charged and not arrested. New Atlanta Hawks center Miles Plumlee was charged for possession of marijuana late in August, according to longtime journalist Peter Vecsey. The 6-foot-11 big man was charged with possession of the drug and consequently released on $100 bail. Plumlee was part […]

Zach LaVine will be part of a rebuilding the Chicago Bulls organization has planned for this season, and quite possibly be the face of the franchise if he performs up to expectations. The Bulls shipped out forward Jimmy Butler, waived point guard Rajon Rondo, and are expected to also engage in buyout talks with 12-time […]

Draymond Green didn’t get the China tour that Klay Thompson had, but he did get the press looking for him shortly after his Golden State Warriors teammate returned, as Sina.com caught up with him at Holy Names University, where he worked out earlier last month. The Defensive Player of the Year was asked about how […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is looking forward to the future with his new team, but took some time to talk about the past — namely his controversial win against Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic in the 2016 Slam Dunk Contest. LaVine, who surprised most by taking the 2015 slam dunk trophy convincingly, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks could have been the much-needed potential third team in a trade involving the Houston Rockets, who have been stalemated in their attempts to snatch star forward Carmelo Anthony from the New York Knicks. According to a report by ESPN’s Ian Begley, the Bucks dangled forward Jabari Parker along with another big contract […]

Jameel Warney has become the overnight sensation after providing Team USA with a rally punch to take down the always-threatening Argentina in the final game of the FIBA AmeriCup, tournament which served as an appetizer course for the United States before the qualifiers that take place in November. Warney was named the tournament’s after scoring […]

The Miami Heat are expecting shooting guard Josh Richardson to challenge Justise Winslow and Rodney McGruder for the starting small forward spot, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Richardson was pegged the team’s starting shooting guard prior to the arrival of Dion Waiters last summer, but ultimately was displaced of his starter badge […]

While many are already anticipating the buyout talks between shooting guard Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls to start at any moment, they have yet to take place this offseason. ESPN reported that LeBron James’ camp has the expectation that his former teammate would “wound up in Cleveland at some point this season” — but […]

Ice Cube wasn’t happy his BIG3 league championship game had to compete with the Showtime superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, which fell on the same date. The popular co-founder wasn’t happy that the BIG3’s season finale, which also landed in Aug. 26, was broadcasting live right around the same time masses of people […]