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It didn’t take long for fourth-year shooting guard Victor Oladipo to claim long-term allegiance to his new team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oladipo was traded from the Orlando Magic along with Ersan Ilyasova and the rights to Domantas Sabonis for the Thunder’s Serge Ibaka on June 23. The 6-foot-4 rising star told Alex Kennedy of […]

The NBA has suspended Sacramento Kings point guard Darren Collison for eight games without pay after pleading guilty to domestic battery charges last month, an anonymous source with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The incident took place between Collison and his wife in their Granite Bay home on May 30 and was deemed a misdemeanor […]

With the recent news of big man Greg Monroe coming off the bench for the Milwaukee Bucks and Khris Middleton‘s possible six-month absence after a successful surgery to repair a torn left hamstring — the team is looking to move some pieces. Rumor has it that the Charlotte Hornets could be interested in the 6-foot-11 […]

The Golden State Warriors will honor one of their all-time greats, Nate Thurmond, with a yellow patch with his number “42” in the left band of their jerseys throughout the 2016-17 season. Thurmond, whose jersey hangs high in the rafters of Oracle Arena, died on July 16 after losing a battle with leukemia at 74-years-old. […]

The L.A. Clippers face a monumental decision next offseason as Chris Paul and Blake Griffin will become free agents. Griffin has a player option worth upward of $21 million for the 2017-18 season, while Paul’s player option is $24.2 million. With a salary cap that is expected to rise, it’s expected that both players will opt out of their contracts […]

The addition of former MVP Kevin Durant has made an already large target in the Golden State Warriors‘ back an even larger one. For that very reason, head coach Steve Kerr is keeping his eye on the prize and off the history books. When asked if he’d think about topping last season’s historic mark of […]

It’s the first day of preseason and the Golden State Warriors lost their first game 97-93 on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. This was also the first chance for fans to see a revamped lineup with some familiar faces and new ones that hope to become part of the […]

Kevin Garnett has made a lasting mark on many players throughout his 21-year career in the NBA, and while he only spent his last with Karl-Anthony Towns, the impact has been life-changing for the reigning Rookie of the Year. “The personal impact KG has had on me is life-changing,” Towns told NBPA’s Jared Zwerling. “He’s been the […]

Washington Wizards rookie sensation Tomas Satoransky showcased his athleticism by throwing down a reverse between-the-legs dunk from the bounce during an open practice at the Siegel Center in Richmond on Friday night. Mark this day: September 30 in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, when the legend of @satoransky officially began pic.twitter.com/PdALUp8p71 — Candace Buckner […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki assured he meant no disrespect to former teammate Chandler Parsons while giving praise to his replacement, Harrison Barnes. It was perceived that the German international slyly insinuated Parsons’ poor dedication to staying in the gym while raving about Barnes’ work ethic. “There’s been tons of guys that told me that they […]

Despite all the bad news surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers with the injury to Ben Simmons, there is reason for excitement after all. Rookie center Joel Embiid is slated to get the start on Tuesday’s preseason game against the Boston Celtics. Brett Brown told 97.5 The Fanatic the #Sixers starting lineup Tues:Jerryd BaylessGerald HendersonRobert CovingtonBen SimmonsJoel Embiid […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons is scheduled to have surgery after a Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his right ankle, sources tell ESPN’s Marc Stein. The team was previously weighing their options with the injury, but opted for surgery for precautionary measures. The No. 1 overall pick is expected to miss about […]

With recents news of Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons‘ fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot — experts estimate he could miss up to eight weeks with the injury. The injury falls into a “Zone 2” fracture of the bone, which is considered a Jones fracture – the same injury that plagued […]

We’ve all been over-anxious at some point of our lives. Maybe we took a burger out of the grill before it was completely done or took a sip of coffee straight from the pot and burned the roof of our mouths. Los Angeles Lakers second-year guard D’Angelo Russell was a little too eager to shake […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker was cooking during Friday’s practice, making 19 consecutive corner threes before his first miss. The promising second-year player was smooth from the hot corner, railing shot-after-shot in the most relaxed of ways. Take a look. 59 seconds. 19 consecutive makes. @DevinBook is ready for a new season. #SunsCamp https://t.co/Rsn8mO0vWk […]

The never-ending rift between Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat is soon coming to a head, but not before the last few sticks are thrown to the fire. According to ESPN Senior Writer Brian Windhorst, Bosh was frustrated to learn of his failed physical through the media instead of hearing it directly from team president Pat […]

Former No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet is pursuing a comeback into the NBA and has drawn interest from several teams, according to a report by Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal Times on Thursday. The 7-foot-3 center out of Connecticut was a highly-touted defensive prospect out of college, but failed to materialize in the league despite his […]

With training camp under way, the New York Knicks are exploring their options and putting their players in different situations so that they can determine what the final roster will be. The Knicks have 18 players in camp, which means three of them will be cut to get to the maximum of 15 players a […]

There are many NBA players with aspirations of greatness, but not many willing to take a humble approach to learn the ropes in their way to becoming a great player. Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns has seized his potential and is perfectly willing to admit he doesn’t know how to be great, […]

Second-year power forward Kristaps Porzingis is already taking big leaps in his development as an NBA player. The 7-foot-3 front court player has made major improvements in the post and beyond-the-arc, which hasn’t taken long to be noticed by his new head coach. “I think he’s improved greatly from last year watching him shoot,” head […]

Oklahoma City Thunder fans and others around the league always wondered “what if Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook worked to their full potential as a duo?” On paper, the two were arguably the most dominant one-two punch the NBA has seen since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in the early 2000s. Their skill sets were […]

LaMarcus Aldridge has been known as a versatile big man from the day he was drafted back in 2006. His superior footwork, balance and soft touch around the rim make him a nightmare in the post while his excellent range at the four-spot gives defenders even more complications when attempting to guard him. The 6-foot-11 […]

Philadelphia 76ers first overall selection Ben Simmons has been taken for precautionary imaging after rolling his right ankle during a scrimmage Friday, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. While it’s only an ankle roll, the Sixers will have to treat Simmons with the utmost care, being the centerpiece and potentially the future star […]

Different coaches have different philosophies, so it comes to no surprise that Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg wants his new superstar shooting guard to shoot more three-pointers. Dwyane Wade, who has shot the three at a 28.4% career mark, is somewhat surprised at the revelation. “That’s a little new for me,” Wade told K.C. Johnson […]

Chicago Bulls new signing Dwyane Wade is slowly acclimating to his new surroundings, including teammates. Amongst them, is third-year forward Doug McDermott, who made a splash last season with more significant minutes under new coach Fred Hoiberg. “Not only the way he shoots the ball and how fast he shoots it, but the way he […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after catching an elbow from center Ian Mahinmi during Wednesday’s practice, according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post. Beal was a non-participant on Thursday’s practice. He’s had a list of injury woes throughout his short four-year career, including recurring injuries to his left leg, […]

Only a few days into Chicago Bulls training camp and new signings Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo seem to have nothing but love for each other. Wade said on Wednesday that Rondo was “the best point guard I’ve ever played with.” D-Wade on Rajon Rondo: "He's the best point guard I've ever played with." — […]

In a monumental change of scenery, Dwyane Wade is more than ready to fit in with his hometown Chicago Bulls. The 13-year pro is setting wheels in motion and feels he’ll adjust well to being with a new team for the first time in his career. “My game translates anywhere,” Wade told K.C. Johnson of the […]

Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George has made plenty of strides in his recovery from a horrific leg injury that sidelined him the vast majority of the 2014-15 season – perhaps all of the strides. George came back swinging last season to the tune of 23.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.9 steals while making […]

The New York Knicks training camp just got under way a few days ago and new signing Derrick Rose is already claiming corpses in practice. While the holiday season is still three months away, Rose gifted his backup Brandon Jennings a pair of skates with this filthy behind-the-back crossover that left him reaching for wind. Derrick Rose puts […]

Guard/forward PJ Hairston has signed a training camp deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Sources: Free agent PJ Hairston is joining the Houston Rockets on a training camp deal. Houston will have his D-League rights. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 29, 2016 The North Carolina standout spent the better […]

With the fated announcement of Kevin Garnett‘s retirement, more and more NBA stars are sharing anecdotes of their interactions with the “Big Ticket.” That was the case with Boston Celtics rising star Isaiah Thomas, who told John Wallach from the Toucher and Rich show about the time KG called him a midget. “With the Sacramento Kings, […]

Oklahoma City second-year point guard Cameron Payne has suffered an acute fracture in the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, the Thunder announced Thursday. The injury occurred when Payne drove to the basket against Josh Huestis in the first half of the team’s Blue and White Scrimmage on Tuesday at John Marshall High School. On the play, Payne’s foot hit the floor, […]

Stephen Curry could have easily walked away with two awards last season, his second consecutive Most Valuable Player award and the Most Improved Player award. His scoring average leapfrogged from 23.8 to 30.1 points per game — an improvement for the record books as no back-to-back MVP has ever improved their prowess by such margin. Not […]

Second-year forward Justise Winslow is looking forward to a brand new role in the Miami Heat starting rotation. With the departure of Dwyane Wade and the seemingly stale situation between the front office and Chris Bosh, the Duke product looks to earn a leadership role with the team. “That’s what I want,” Winslow told the […]

It’s not often a player out-stages Damian Lillard, but young Meyers Leonard did so on Wednesday at the Portland Trail Blazers training camp. The fourth-year forward followed Lillard’s “Hail Mary” full-court prayer with his own his own. The result? Nothing but net. Sorry @Dame_Lillard maybe next time.. Thanks for the confidence DV ✊🏼 pic.twitter.com/yC84rova5e — […]

San Antonio Spurs fans rejoice. The Tim Duncan–Gregg Popovich bromance isn’t done yet, as the newly-retired big man was spotted at their practice facility on Wednesday. Coach Popovich said Monday that Duncan can be “the coach of whatever he feels like.” It seems like the “Big Fundamental” has taken him up on the offer, as […]

The versatile new Portland Trail Blazers signing, Evan Turner, could see some minutes at the point guard position, according to head coach Terry Stotts (via RotoWire). While Turner figures to see most of his time at the small forward and shooting guard positions, his vision and playmaking instincts make him a good fit to lead […]

Milwaukee Bucks power forward-center Greg Monroe finds himself in a difficult position — he’s entering the seventh year of his career and the second with a team that has no idea what to do with him. The Bucks originally signed Monroe to a three-year, $50 million max contract last summer and were quick to quit […]