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Despite a freshly-established backcourt dynamic with Goran Dragic for the Miami Heat, newly re-signed shooting guard Dion Waiters is open to playing with Kyrie Irving once again as he did so during his days with the Cleveland Cavaliers. But the $52-million man wants to let him know there’s some Philly Cheese swag waiting for him […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond celebrated his 24th birthday with a nice little gift from 2K Sports, as Ronnie 2K blessed the big man with a rating of 85 in NBA 2K18 a few hours prior to his special day. The wait is over! @Ronnie2K thanks for my @NBA2K 18 rating! What do you guys […]

The Golden State Warriors will host the Houston Rockets on Opening Day, following the Boston Celtics vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, two match-ups that will open up the NBA season on Tuesday, Oct. 17 on TNT. The NBA officially announced the opening week schedule and Christmas Day schedule. Details: pic.twitter.com/TOlXF8Khz6 — Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) August 10, […]

The New York Knicks and have re-opened trade talks with the Houston Rockets for All-Star swingman Carmelo Anthony, discussing a potential third team partner to facilitate a deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Talks between the two teams had stalled after the hiring of general manager Scott Perry, but had to eventually rev up again due to Anthony’s insistence […]

Zion Williamson has been a highlight-reel machine since launching into the radar of high school, college, and even NBA scouts due to his size, strength and innate ability to keep the crowd on its feet. The No. 2-ranked senior high school prospect even amazed Houston Rockets guard James Harden, after posting a perfect 10-of-10 performance […]

Elfrid Payton had some fun with his former teammate C.J. Watson, who tweeted a bit of wisdom for his followers. The quieter you are the more you can hear 👂🏽 — C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) August 10, 2017 The Tennessee product has carried the nickname “Quiet Storm” since his college days and has kept up that […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans weren’t too happy upon the release of the new-look uniforms from Nike on Thursday, some claiming the design was bland, some others thinking it looked unfinished and some even flat out hating the way the look. Nike has opted to go for a modernized look, favoring clear contrast and bold looks than […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Patrick Patterson has undergone an arthroscopic surgery in his left knee and will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, according to ESPN’s Royce Young. The stretch big man is expected to be ready for training camp on Sept. 26. The Thunder stated there is no structural damage to Patterson’s knee. His procedure […]

Only a day after Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins accidentally leaked the team’s new shorts over an Instagram post, the team has unveiled the look for this upcoming 2017-18 season. It features a new Association (home) and Icon (away) designs and the empty silhouette of a fall and winter designs — the first which will […]

Rudy Gobert had one of his many poetic offseason tweets, this time firing from the hip and taking a potential shot at estranged Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving. People care more about attention than about winning nowadays… — Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) August 9, 2017 Irving notably requested a trade from the Cavaliers last month […]

Former Golden State Warriors guard Leandro Barbosa couldn’t believe his eyes when he found out his 2014-15 championship teammate Shaun Livingston had gotten married and he wasn’t in on the news. After finding out over Instagram that the newly re-signed point man had tied the knot, Barbosa immediately asked for an explanation. (Warning: Explicit language) […]

Entering the NBA as a highly-touted scorer out of the University of Arizona, Stanley Johnson has received a rude awakening upon coming into the league, struggling to find his footing and make a niche in the NBA. The 6-foot-7 forward has seen his minutes diminished from his rookie year to last season, still having much […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are slated to announce later Thursday that they have signed a jersey advertisement patch deal with motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. The Bucks have become the 12th NBA team to sport a corporate logo on its jerseys. This three-year pilot program will tip-off this upcoming season along with the league’s new […]

Sacramento Kings new acquisition Zach Randolph has been arrested on a felony charge of marijuana possession with intent to sell by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday night, according LAPD reports, via ESPN. The arrest arose due to a disturbance that ended with damage to five LAPD vehicles and one sheriff’s vehicle, according to the local […]

Despite having a fairly difficult conversation with young Stanley Johnson, Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy hasn’t given up on his promise as a pro and looks forward to the soon-to-be three-year player tapping into his potential. Johnson was a scorer at the University of Arizona, a skill that hasn’t translated to the pros […]

Offseason evaluations aren’t always the most fun conversations to have — either a player has overachieved and wants more compensation, a bigger role, or more minutes; or a coach will demand more effort, better fitness, or a more rigorous workout plan to better that player’s skills. Stanley Johnson was caught in the middle of one […]

The fan-beloved Oklahoma City Thunder frontcourt tandem of Steven Adams and Enes Kanter, known as the ‘Stache Bros, could be in danger of no longer carrying that name into the regular season. The Kiwi center recently shaved his mustache, prompting his running mate to troll him on Twitter. Oops!! Somebody got an accident hahaha 😂😂Noooo!!!!!! […]

The NBA announced an unforeseen matchup for Christmas Day, which has grown over the years from a double-header to a five-game event over the course of the day. The Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden as the opening game of the celebrated holiday, matching up center Joel Embiid against […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas has made his summer yet another basketball endeavor as part of the Lithuanian national team and his participation proved key during Wednesday’s friendly game against Croatia. The big man was part of a warmup series prior to EuroBasket 2017, missing a pair of key free throws as Croatia’s Dario Saric […]

Jamal Crawford has had plenty of good times in the NBA hardwood as an explosive scorer, but he’s also had his share of difficult encounters with some of the best defenders in the league. Asked which player he’d hate to see across from him with the ball in his hand, the new member of the […]

Despite the NBA having turned into an offense-first league, there’s never a lack of a few big-time lockdown defenders that are bound to give scorers nightmares when they approach their town. One of the clearest examples is Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen, who has become a living omen for many of the greatest offensively-gifted […]

The face of Under Armour basketball, Stephen Curry, welcomed the brand’s new signing, Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks, who is fresh off inking a $2 million per year deal with the athletic apparel company. The Golden State Warriors point guard has been the driving force for the company crossing over from its prominence […]

Foot Locker once again has come out with another genius ad, featuring two of the most-controversial athletes in their respective sport New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins and Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. This commercial tackles how exactly these two players have made an impression in their respective leagues — Cousins as a volatile, yet […]

The NBA will make its return to Mexico City this upcoming 2017-18 season, where the Brooklyn Nets will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 7 and the Miami Heat on Dec. 9. The games will mark the first instance in which the NBA has hosted four regular-season contests in Mexico in the same calendar […]

LeBron James might have insinuated a possible homecoming to the City of Angels, as he recently tweeted out a reply to Jamal Crawford that has likely left Los Angeles Lakers’ fans impatiently waiting for the 2018 offseason. May have to make a day trip up there when I'm back home in LA bro! — LeBron James […]

The San Antonio Spurs G-League affiliate, the Austin Spurs, will host open tryouts during Sep. 16 for $150 per player, holding only 150 spots for the event, according to Chris Reichert of The Step Back. If this sounds familiar, it’s because a former Spur by the name of Jonathon Simmons once made his way to […]

In the midst of a contract back-and-forth with the Minnesota Timberwolves, forward Andrew Wiggins has been making the most of his offseason with his dog as shown in his most recent Instagram post. However, he also may have leaked the team’s new Nike shorts, which include the new team logo. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXlElG3F_LZ/?taken-by=22wiggins Minnesota is en route […]

Eric Bledsoe is coming off his best season as a professional in his seven years in the league, but during the offseason, it’s been everything but basketball for him. The Phoenix Suns point man is coming off a career-best 21.1 points and 6.3 assists per game in an otherwise not-so-memorable season, but has channeled his […]

A really small kid stole not just the show, but the ball away from Devin Booker at the NYC Basketball League Kids Camp earlier this week. The Suns guard showed off his handle by going in-and-out and around the kid, but the key to a good crossover is getting low to the ground — thing […]

The Utah Jazz have unveiled the first two of the four uniforms they will wear this 2017-18 season. The Icon and Association unis, formerly known as “home” and “away” will feature the “5 For The Fight” partnership logo at the opposite side of the Nike logo in the jersey and the classic thick navy blue […]

Undrafted free agent forward V.J. Beachem has agreed to sign a partially-guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The four-year Notre Dame star will have a chance to battle for a roster spot in this year’s training camp, agreeing to a deal shortly after center Stephen Zimmerman made the same agreement […]

The New York Knicks have fallen to their old habits even after the departure of former president Phil Jackson, this time offering a no-trade clause to their very first signing this offseason. Shooting guard Ron Baker, who signed a two-year, $8.9 million contract at the start of free agency has a one-year bird restriction based […]

Kevin Durant teamed up with the “Slow Mo Guys” while in his pro camp in Austin, Texas — displaying one of his signature poster-like tomahawk dunks frame-by-frame on his way to the rack. Dan and Gavin clearly had no chance at stopping the Finals MVP, but tried to for the sake of good fun, getting […]

Free agent center Stephen Zimmerman will sign a partially-guaranteed deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers training camp prior to the start of the season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 20-year-old big man could be a sneaky pick to crack the roster, giving the team a third seven-footer if he manages to edge Thomas […]

Dwyane Wade posted an Instagram photo of himself working out alongside New York Knicks offseason signing Tim Hardaway Jr. — who is on his second stint with the team in his short four-year career. The Chicago Bulls shooting guard has been a mentor to plenty around the NBA but has surely seen great strides in […]

Andre Drummond was expected to take a leap forward after an impressive 2015-16 season that saw him lead the league in rebounds and become an offensive force on the glass, but he didn’t meet the expectation. The big man instead regressed and seemed even more conscious of his woes at the line, getting there almost […]

Kobe Bryant has been the icon behind many memorable and collectable kicks, but oddly enough, it was a pair not from his signature line that yielded a whopping 234 bids and solid for $30,400 on an eBay auction this past Sunday. The Black Mamba was coming off not only three championships with the Los Angeles […]

Confirming a prior report by international journalist David Pick, former Sacramento Kings point guard Ty Lawson had indeed signed a $2.4 million deal with the Shandong Golden Stars of the Chinese Basketball Association. The deal can reach up to $3 million with bonus stipulations, according to Pick. Lawson will join Donatas Motiejunas, who reached a […]

The New York Knicks’ $71-million-man Tim Hardaway Jr. was getting some work in with Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade a week ago in Los Angeles, according to the latter’s Instagram post on Tuesday. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXia_Y9Af7k/?hl=en&taken-by=dwyanewade Wade has become somewhat of a mentor during the last few years of his career and has taken some players under […]