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Coming off 33 and 30-win seasons, the Denver Nuggets are looking to move things around once more. Rumor has it that, according to ESPN Senior Writer Zach Lowe the Nuggets have “been dangling (Kenneth) Faried off and on for three years, and continue to now, sources say.” While likely their most exciting player, the five-year […]

Jaylen Brown didn’t have his ideal welcome to the NBA, but the rookie showed plenty of promise during his preseason debut with the Boston Celtics against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown was met at the rim by another rookie trying to make a great first impression on Joel Embiid, who denied his dunk attempt early in […]

Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight is entering new ground as he is set to become a sixth man for the first time on his career. The Kentucky product had started 315 of the 328 games he’d played during his five-year career and with Eric Bledsoe and Devin Booker forming the Suns’ starting backcourt, he’ll be forced into […]

Former two-time league MVP Steve Nash feels the Golden State Warriors, the team he works for as an advisor, has the potential to produce the greatest offense in NBA history. The eight-time NBA All-Star knows what it’s like to be in a groundbreaking, high-octane offense; he was part of the run-and-gun Phoenix Suns for several years […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will sport a different look this season with new faces in the starting lineup. According to a report from Grizzlies writer Alexis Morgan, big man Zach Randolph will come off the bench this season while third-year forward JaMychal Green will get starts at the four-spot. Coach Fizdale says he spoke to Zach […]

The Houston Rockets walked away with a 131-94 win over the Shanghai Sharks, but not before assistant Roy Rogers went 0-for-2 on a couple of handshakes. First, he goes across head coach Mike D’Antoni to get a limp hand in return, then D’Antoni looks uninterested and gives him a clenched fist pump. https://vine.co/v/565lZEKr715 It’s a tough […]

Metta World Peace can be loud, opinionated, dysfunctional, and even crazy sometimes, but if there’s one thing he is above all, is loyal. The Queensbridge native is fresh off re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers and as he told Bill Oram of the Orange County Register, he was ready to change his jersey number to honor […]

Despite having found a second home in Toronto, point guard Kyle Lowry plans to opt out of his deal with the Raptors next summer, seeking a max deal that will take him into the end of his career. The 30-year old will pass on a $12 million option to stay with the team in order to […]

Kevin Durant had his best all-around performance on a Golden State uniform on Tuesday night, when the Warriors handed the L.A. Clippers a 120-75 mauling. The Dubs’ starters got off to a great start offensively and nullified the Clippers’ scoring, limiting them to 33 points in the first half and 25% shooting from the floor. […]

After much uncertainty about the Detroit Pistons‘ future with Reggie Jackson sidelined with left knee tendinitis, coach Stan Van Gundy said his starting point guard is “going to be out for a while,” according to a report from the Detroit News’ Rod Beard. The 26-year-old averaged 18.8 points and 6.2 assists for the Motor City last season while propelling […]

No matter how it’s spun, the L.A. Clippers had a really disappointing showing Tuesday night when they were routed 120-75 on the Golden State Warriors‘ home floor. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers didn’t miss the chance to throw sticks into the fire by downplaying the importance of the game and making the Warriors seem like they were […]

Kevin Durant just landed on a dream of a team. To most, all he would need to do is fit into the system and produce at the caliber he’s produced his whole career, but according to the 2014 MVP, he feels he can do more than just that. His goal is to average a double-double to […]

JaVale McGee is no stranger to making headlines. Whether it’s Shaqtin-A-Fool of the Not Top 10 plays of the week, McGee is often in the middle of them. So it didn’t come as a surprise when the 7-footer took to Facebook to explain the hairdo he put out during the Warriors opening preseason game as simply, “something new.” […]

New York Knicks‘ Kristaps Porzingis wasted no time announcing himself to Houston Rockets‘ Clint Capela by rejecting the big man with two hands at the rim. The 7-foot-3 second-year forward timed his jump impeccably, putting up both arms in volleyball-like fashion and leaving Capela helpless at the rim. https://vine.co/v/56QxT30V3g5 Porzingis was by far the best player […]

Golden State Warriors fans were treated to their preseason home opener not only with the addition of a new star in Kevin Durant, but a familiar sighting of Stephen Curry‘s signature tunnel shot. It wouldn’t be a Warriors game without his usual dribbling routine and this ridiculous long-range shot to showcase his range. YUP, we're back 🔒 #StephGonnaSteph […]

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins was not afraid to tell it how it is when it comes to new addition Ty Lawson. When asked by reporters post-practice about what it’s like to play with his new point guard, he was a “a little” too excited. See for yourself. https://www.instagram.com/p/BLIPJGzBfMn/ He quickly caught himself after seeing the reporters’ […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Cameron Payne has opted against having surgery for the acute fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, which he suffered in a team scrimmage, according to a statement released by general manager Sam Presti. “Over the last several days, Cameron has had consultations with multiple specialists to determine […]

With recents news of his eight-game suspension handed by the league, Sacramento Kings point guard Darren Collison spoke out in depth about the issue after practice on Monday. Collison was suspended on Sunday after pleading guilty to a domestic violence case from May 30 involving his wife at their Granite Bay home. “I accept the penalty and […]

Stephen Curry shows no mercy. Preseason or not, he’s putting guys on skates — just ask the L.A. Clippers‘ Brandon Bass, who received the Allen Iverson special with this double crossover that ended in a teardrop. .@StephenCurry30 showing off that handle! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0krnufitWy — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 5, 2016 Curry had already gotten past Bass […]

Free agent Carlos Boozer was absent from NBA circles last season, after a short one-season stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. This summer, the 13-year NBA veteran approached the San Antonio Spurs, looking for another chance of helping an NBA team with championship hopes. General manager R.C. Buford suggested he play in San Antonio’s June minicamp, […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Denzel Valentine will miss at least two weeks following a left ankle sprain suffered in Monday’s 93-91 preseason loss against the Milwaukee Bucks, head coach Fred Hoiberg told ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Valentine played 11 minutes and went 2-for-5 shooting while dishing out two assists and grabbing one rebound. The forward played a well-rounded game and is […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Denzel Valentine left Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a left sprained ankle. He played 11 minutes in the 93-91 preseason loss. Denzel Valentine has a left ankle sprain and will not return tonight. — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 4, 2016 The Michigan State product was disappointed with the injury so […]

If you haven’t had your fair share of Joel Embiid news this summer, these are perhaps the most significant ones. The 76ers rookie scored his first NBA basket against division rival Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Embiid caught the ball in the low post, took a couple of dribbles and gave a little shoulder fake before […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson was faced with a hard decision. He has three talented guards and two spots to fill – one of them needs to come off the bench, but who? Watson had an established guard in Eric Bledsoe, who has played backup to the likes of Chris Paul. Bledsoe learned his […]

It’s not often that Sacramento Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins seems utterly pleased with something, but he’s been effusive about the new offense under new coach Dave Joerger. “I love it. I love it. I love it,” Cousins told Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee when asked about his new offense. The offense he’s run […]

James Harden had his eye on the prize this summer. And the prize wasn’t an Olympic gold medal, but an NBA championship for his Houston Rockets. With the departure of Dwight Howard to the Atlanta Hawks, acquisitions of Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson, and the signing of head coach Mike D’Antoni, there were a lot […]

With the MLB season coming to an end Sunday, more stories of Boston Red Sox darling David Ortiz are coming to light. Boston Celtics new signing Al Horford recalled a particularly significant event that told him a lot about Ortiz’s persona. Here’s an excerpt from the story, as told by Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Sharp: It […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their first preseason game 142-137 in a wild overtime shootout on Monday against Real Madrid of the Liga ACB of Spain. While it’s an “L” on the preseason record, there was lots to take away from this game, especially in such a highly contested one with five extra minutes of action. How […]

Just when we thought crazy couldn’t get any crazier, it did. Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace was back in training camp grounds and giving reporters a few laughs and puzzled faces. Lakers beat writer Mark Medina has the pleasure of witnessing this epic exchange that will flat out leave you scratching your head. Metta […]

While running mate John Wall is yet to suit up for a game for the Washington Wizards, shooting guard Bradley Beal has been cleared following a concussion he suffered at the start of training camp. The 6-foot-5 Florida product will start in Tuesday’s preseason game against the Miami Heat, according to a report by J. Michael of CSN MidAtlantic. Brooks says […]

Head coach Earl Watson has put an end to the lingering dilemma that’s surrounded the Phoenix Suns all summer long — what happens once all three guards are healthy? Devin Booker, who started the final 44 games of last season after participating in the All-Star Game Three-Point Contest, will remain as the starting shooting guard alongside […]

Oklahoma City Thunder new signing Victor Oladipo didn’t take a back seat to Russell Westbrook‘s fastbreak slam — throwing down one of his own over two Real Madrid defenders, no less, in Monday’s exhibition game in Madrid, Spain. The fourth-year guard drove from the wing to the rack, keeping Jaycee Carroll on his hip before elevating […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook threw down a, well, thunderous jam in transition against Real Madrid on Monday’s preseason game in Madrid, Spain. Westbrook’s speed and aggressive instincts had him coming out of the backcourt like a bat out of hell against Sergio Llull, eventually separating and breaking free for the two-handed dunk. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams limped off the floor when he rolled his ankle after making a floater in the lane in the second quarter of Monday’s preseason game against Real Madrid in Spain. Thunder beat writer Royce Young reported that the big man had a right ankle sprain and wouldn’t return. Adams landed on […]

Shortly after Joakim Noah‘s absence at the West Point cadets’ dinner, the New York Knicks signing was also absent from practice due to a sore hamstring. Joakim Noah has a sore hamstring and did not practice today, according to Knicks — Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) October 3, 2016 Though this is completely unrelated to the separated […]

Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westbrook hit this sublime trick shot corner three from behind the backboard angle, dazzling teammates and media members around him. Check him out. ¿Alguna palabra que describa esto de @russwest44? 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🏀🏀🏀 #NBAMadrid pic.twitter.com/NhsISERsi6 — NBASpain (@NBAspain) October 3, 2016 The tweet from NBA Spain translates to: “Any word to describe this from […]

With 16 players currently on the roster, the Houston Rockets continue to negotiate with versatile big man Donatas Motiejunas. The 7-foot center/forward initially had a $3.28 million qualifying offer at the end of the season, which eventually extended to a $4.4 million offer from the Rockets that expired Sunday. According to Motiejunas’ agent, B.J. Armstrong, his client is still […]

The Portland Trailblazers showed their solidarity with victims of social injustice by forming a circle of unity during the playing of the national anthem during their open scrimmage on Sunday. Blazers' circle of unity during National Anthem prior to scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/JOWpwrQLXT — Jason Quick (@jwquick) October 2, 2016 Blazers point guard Damian Lillard mentioned earlier […]

Numerous videos of new Atlanta Hawks signing Dwight Howard have been making the rounds onthe internet. Apparently the 12-year pro is working on his jump shot with a shooting coach – even during a trip to China to promote his new sneakers. The video shows Howard actually being fairly effective in his mid-range game, saying […]