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Russell Westbrook was every bit the MVP-caliber friend as he has been a player this season, offering his help to Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Enes Kanter, who was detained at a Romanian airport last weekend due to a cancelation of his Turkish passport. “Let me know what I can do,” said Westbrook in a text […]

Despite keeping relatively mum on his destination next season, there’s belief among NBA circles that L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul could end up in a San Antonio Spurs jersey for 2017-18. During an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz on his podcast on Tuesday, his colleague, Zach Lowe, prompted there is actual legitimacy behind the […]

Golden State Warriors big man Zaza Pachulia confirmed he will be good to go for the NBA Finals, which will tip-off on June 1, according to a report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The nine days of rest between the team’s Western Conference Finals sweep and the start of the finals should prove enough for his […]

Instead of enjoying a courteous post-game chicken wing meal at the conclusion of Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley of the Inside the NBA crew got into the eternal argument of career legitimacy due to championships. O’Neal: Chuck, you have no idea what we’re talking about because […]

In a surprising last-minute move, the Atlanta Hawks have hired Golden State Warriors assistant Travis Schlenk as general manager, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. In a search that included the likes of former Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, and former players-turned-TV-analysts Chauncey Billups and Brent Berry — the Hawks went […]

Following a dashing 2016-17 campaign, Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter Jr. could reap the benefits of a very impressive improvement during this offseason. Porter will be a restricted free agent this summer, but it won’t take long for offers to start rolling in for his marksman services. According to Sean Deveney of the Sporting […]

Chandler Parsons‘ first season with the Memphis Grizzlies might have gotten cut short due to his nagging injuries, but his offseason social media run is just getting started. In an ad for PSD underwear, the 6-foot-10 forward posed with his shirt off in an Instagram post, urging fans to get his sponsored brand, also inviting […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry went on Fox Sports 1’s show Undisputed to share a bit about his first season as a starter, and shine light on some of his thoughts regarding his brother Steph, who is in the waiting line for an opponent after securing his third consecutive NBA Finals appearance. The 26-year-old was baited into […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich hasn’t tasted defeat very many times during his postseason career and definitely not many in the form of a sweep, but he did so after Monday night’s Game 4 against a stacked Golden State Warriors team. The man at the helm had all sorts of praise for the […]

Despite yet another sweep of a series, this time coming against the San Antonio Spurs, there’s no loss of respect for Manu Ginobili and his illustrious career as an NBA player and international star of the game. Golden State Warriors forward went as far as to give him the best possible type of praise in this profession. […]

Golden State Warriors majority-owner Joe Lacob isn’t shying away from the thoughts that have plagued the minds of many fans throughout the season — a rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. “I don’t care who we play, but my preference is Cleveland. We have some unfinished business,” Joe Lacob said after a 129-115 […]

Despite the best start in playoff history, the Golden State Warriors haven’t stopped to smell the roses, and neither has their engine, Draymond Green, after collecting a 12th straight win in a sweep of the San Antonio Spurs with Monday night’s 129-115 win. “You never come into the playoffs expecting like ‘Oh man, we’re going […]

Draymond Green‘s representatives have filed paperwork to trademark the phrase “Dray Day,” according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. The trademark seeks to use the phrase on shoes and apparel, on cellphone chargers and cases, backpacks, fitness equipment and podcasts, like the Dray Day podcast — which has gotten plenty of run this season as part of “Uninterrupted,” […]

The Golden State Warriors haven’t been short of charisma in the absence of Steve Kerr from the sidelines, but have rather gotten a very lively acting head coach in Mike Brown. Brown planned to have a bit of celebration upon reaching the NBA Finals with “some tacos” before leaving San Antonio and listening to Too $hort […]

The Golden State Warriors are still unsure if head coach Steve Kerr will be able to make his return to the sidelines in time for the NBA Finals, which will tip-off on June 1, according to a report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Kerr admitted he is still dealing with complications from his back surgery, which […]

While many have marveled at his 31.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game during the Western Conference Finals all while shooting 56.4 percent from the field and 46.7 percent from long distance — in the eyes of those who know Stephen Curry‘s game in-and-out, he has impressed more with his all-around game than just his torrid […]

The Golden State Warriors made history with a convincing Game 4 129-115 victory, sweeping the Kawhi Leonard-less San Antonio Spurs en route to an NBA-record 12-0 start to the playoffs — punching a third straight ticket to the NBA Finals. The 1988-89 Los Angeles Lakers also went undefeated on their way to the finals, but were […]

Kevin Durant‘s unreal wingspan was in full effect on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs, making the most of his spider-like limbs to erase a Dejounte Murray transition layup — not once, but twice. Upon retrieving a lost ball from Stephen Curry, Murray was out to the races, with Durant trailing from the opposite lane, only to […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich couldn’t help but laugh at this floptastic attempt by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green after he was hit in the face by Kawhi Leonard‘s substitute, Jonathon Simmons. Watch the clip below: https://youtu.be/Rqp6s2bb13A While a foul definitely occurred, Green’s reaction was wildly exaggerated and worthy of one of […]

Golden State Warriors big man Zaza Pachulia has been ruled out against the San Antonio Spurs for a second straight game, acting coach Mike Brown announced a couple hours prior to the game, via Anthony Slater of the San Jose Mercury News. Sixth man Andre Iguodala played only 19 minutes in Game 3, but will […]

San Antonio Spurs swingman Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors tonight, head coach Gregg Popovich told reporters two hours ahead of tip-off, per Courtney Cronin of the San Jose Mercury News. “Same, same,” Popovich said regarding Leonard’s status. The Spurs will take a cautious approach, rather than […]

Following a crushing Game 7 defeat to the Boston Celtics, there’s a lot for Washington Wizards point guard John Wall to think about before choosing to re-sign with the team. According to sources close to the Wiz, (J. Michael of CSN Atlantic reports that Wall wants to be able to see a bigger picture plan of the […]

Despite being in the process of seeking options to fix his hip injury, there was no one more anxious to celebrate the Boston Celtics‘ Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers than Isaiah Thomas, who got on a FaceTime call with his teammates after Sunday night’s critical road win. Avery Bradley‘s last-second, rim-rattling three-point dagger […]

Upon a successful return to the United States after being detained during his birthday at a Romanian airport on Saturday, Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter is now looking to become a U.S. citizen. Kanter went on SiriusXM NBA Radio to talk about his future with the Thunder, the playoffs, and the airport incident, which has led […]

The New York Knicks are giving their precious unicorn Kristaps Porzingis even more reason to want out of the Big Apple. If the media statement made by Phil Jackson saying star forward Carmelo Anthony would be better off elsewhere wasn’t enough, the Knicks have now cut ties with assistant coach Josh Longstaff, one of the closest to the […]

All-Star power forward Paul Millsap has opted out of his contract with the Atlanta Hawks to become a free agent, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The dynamic big man leaves behind a $21.4 million player-option in order to seek what’s likely to be his last chance to cash in on a big NBA paycheck at […]

Closing on a five-year anniversary since his last trip to the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant is all eyes on the prize as he zeroes into a chance to reach not only the top of the hill, but stand at the top of the mountain come June. “That’s exciting,” the Golden State Warriors forward told Marc J. Spears […]

In the midst of playoff excellence, having won 11 straight games to start the postseason, forward Kevin Durant is certain he’s where he wants to be and has found a new home with the Golden State Warriors, assuring he’ll play for them next season, regardless of how the rest of the postseason plays out. “I […]

Almost a year after an ugly offseason break-up with the city he called home for eight years, star forward Kevin Durant has no regrets about his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors in a free agency decision that changed the scope of the NBA into the collision course that it’s […]

Some experts said the Eastern Conference Finals were over after a convincing Cleveland Cavaliers road win on Game 1, while some others called it done after a 44-point massacre of the Boston Celtics in Game 2 and an injury to their best player, Isaiah Thomas. But Al Horford wasn’t ready to give up hope despite […]

What to do when one of the teams of your only broadcasted NBA game is getting blown out of their own arena at the half? Do an extra load of laundry, walk the puppy, finish the flashcards for your final exam study session… but if you’re Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley of Inside The NBA on […]

After having the best game of his 2016-17 postseason, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili knows what his team is up against now, having played the Golden State Warriors on the road and now at home, garnering deflating losses on all three occasions. Many thought San Antonio could pull a win off at the AT&T […]

Zaza Pachulia was forced to sit out of Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs with a heel contusion injury suffered in the first quarter of Game 2. The Golden State Warriors center seemed to have picked an excellent time to grab a comfy seat at the bench after the onslaught of hate from San […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich cut straight to the chase following Saturday’s Game 3 loss and said his star forward Kawhi Leonard was “likely out” for Monday night’s Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors, according to an ESPN report. Leonard has been out of the series since the 7:52 mark of the […]

Kevin Durant might be smelling the roses of being up 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals, but he’s not forgetting about his opposition and the historic greatness he exemplifies. Now a 10-year veteran of the league, Durant has seen first-hand just how dangerous the San Antonio Spurs are with a coaching genius at the helm, not […]

After a second straight double-digit win against the San Antonio Spurs, all that was left for the media to ask was the health of the players, as Zaza Pachulia sat out for Game 3 and Andre Iguodala returned in a 19-minute stint. Another concern was the shooting elbow of Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry, […]

The Golden State Warriors have seen the immediate results of having a healthy Kevin Durant for a deep playoff run, after having been sidelined for half of the first round and limited to 20 minutes as he came back from injury. Stephen Curry, who has come from back-to-back MVP seasons, was asked if he felt […]

Another game, another man down. San Antonio Spurs power forward David Lee has suffered a partially torn left patella, according to a dual report by Ramona Shelburne and Michael C. Wright of ESPN. Lee is set to undergo an MRI this morning to confirm. Typical recovery time for a partially torn patella is 3-6 weeks. […]

Despite going up a commanding 3-0 series lead on the second winningest team in the West, the San Antonio Spurs, forward Draymond Green is hesitant to count his chickens before they hatch, claiming it’s not inevitable for his Golden State Warriors to make the NBA Finals at this point. “No, it’s not inevitable,” Green told […]