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The NBA sent a memo to all 30 teams last week, clarifying that China’s coronavirus outbreak has now reached such a serious state that it’s now being considered a global health emergency. The league followed that information by reminding them that travel to China is strongly discouraged at this time, according to Marc Stein of […]

The Detroit Pistons have been shopping plenty of players from their roster, including veteran forward Markieff Morris, who some believe could fetch a second-round pick in return, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Pistons have been largely unsuccessful in efforts to trade their star Andre Drummond, but teams have inquired about soon-to-be free agent Christian […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the few teams expected to make some moves prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline, yet a rumored package of point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, swingman Caris LeVert, and young center Jarrett Allen in exchange for draft picks is unlikely to happen, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Nets won’t […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been listening to offers for veteran swingman Rudy Gay, but their asking price has been deemed “too high” by inquiring front offices, according to Jabari Young of CNBC. The Spurs are open to part ways with Gay, but they are waiting for an offer that might just not come before […]

The hours are counting down and the Portland Trail Blazers have yet to make a splash prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, don’t expect the Blazers to make a big move in the next few days. The Blazers were expected to swing for the fences with a trade that […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Pat Connaughton has accepted his invitation to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. He will join Dwight Howard, Aaron Gordon, and Derrick Jones Jr. — the other three players who have already committed to the event. Connaughton is the only […]

The Miami Heat have expressed interest in Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Heat are a surprising 33-15 on the season, but they’re looking to upgrade their roster to better contend with the likes of the Milwaukee Bucks and the other terrific squads at the top of the Eastern […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain in “hot pursuit” of Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell, relentlessly seeking avenues for a potential trade before the Feb. 6 deadline expires, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The New York Knicks have added themselves to that race, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic — discussing potential packages for the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will have some key decisions to make ahead of this Feb. 6 trade deadline. Among them will be to ponder if they should trade center Hassan Whiteside, whom they traded for in the summer. At his best, Whiteside has 20-20 upside, capable of wreaking havoc on the glass and tormenting opponents […]

The New York Knicks have gauged interest in forward Kevin Knox and guards Frank Ntilikina and Dennis Smith Jr., though they have deemed the packages in return not strong enough, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. The team must make some level of changes before the Feb. 6 trade deadline expires, considering […]

The Golden State Warriors have been among the few NBA teams using the upcoming trade deadline as an avenue for luxury cap relief. The team has already been elbows deep in the luxury tax after bringing in a coalition of stars during their reign of terror in recent years. The New York Knicks are one […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield has accepted an invitation to the 3-Point Contest, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Hield will take the court among a who’s who of NBA 3-point snipers on Feb. 15, looking to take the title home. The guard is averaging 20.3 points and shooting 37.3% from long-range with […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel spoke eloquently about the Sunday loss of franchise legend Kobe Bryant, admitting it’s difficult to strike the right balance between checking in with his players and allowing them some room to grieve. “The biggest thing is that there’s no wrong emotions when it comes to something like this,” […]

Carmelo Anthony has not been with the Portland Trail Blazers in the past few days, putting his status for Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in question. According to Shams Charania of Stadium, the veteran forward will not play on Friday due to his continued grief over the loss of longtime friend Kobe Bryant. […]

The injury to Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is being considered as a “manageable ankle sprain,” according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Doncic suffered the injury in practice, which many people linked to the previous ankle injury that caused him to miss four games earlier in the season. There was some concern […]

The Detroit Pistons have listened to calls around the league centered on point guard Derrick Rose, but their price remains hefty, asking for a lottery-level first-round draft pick in any return package, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Pistons seem to have garnered more interest in Rose than star center Andre Drummond, who […]

Kamiah Adams, the fiancee of Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, apologized for her comments about All-Star starting point guard Trae Young during her defense of Beal’s case for a spot in the roster. Adams fiercely defended her fiancee, noting how Young, who plays for the Atlanta Hawks, was voted a starter even when his team […]

Jrue Holiday has emerged as the most coveted name with only a week left before the Feb. 6 trade deadline expires. Yet the two-way guard is happy with the New Orleans Pelicans, willing to play out the rest of the 2019-20 season despite heavy interest from the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets, according to Shams […]

Stephen Curry’s awaited return is likely to keep Golden State Warriors waiting until March. While some have questioned what the team has to gain by trotting their two-time MVP for a team chasing nothing but a high-draft selection in June, the Warriors could use the 20 or so games he’s on the floor to evaluate […]

The NBA has announced the list of the 20 players selected by NBA assistant coaches to take part in the 2020 NBA Rising Stars Game on Friday, Feb. 14 in Chicago. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will lead the World Team while Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will lead the U.S. Team during the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ strong interest in Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell is perhaps the league’s worst kept secret at this point. The Timberwolves have been hard-pushing this acquisition, to the point of even dangling Andrew Wiggins in the wake of a career-best season, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Russell is having a […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has been the lead drummer in the Nikola Jokic band in hopes to make him an All-Star this season, despite a slip in his numbers through the bulk of the 2019-20 season. Now that he’s an All-Star for the second straight time, the longtime helmsman shared a tidbit of […]

Former NBA center and ESPN personality Kendrick Perkins was feeling himself after sharing an anecdote about the late Kobe Bryant. After honoring the memory of the Los Angeles Lakers great, Perkins soon re-routed to basking in flowers, telling the story of how Bryant once stopped him at a club to tell him he’s one of […]

The Detroit Pistons have been forced to lower their asking price as they try to move center Andre Drummond before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. With only seven days left, the Pistons are looking for a return of expiring contracts and a young prospect or draft asset, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is clearly miffed by coming up short of an All-Star selection, clearly voicing that anger after the game. He was joined by his fiancée, who complained during the postgame show after the Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-107, and so did his agent, who was as outraged as Beal. “Inside […]

Marcus Morris has been on the record for saying he sees the New York Knicks as a long-term option, responding to trade rumors by objecting he wants to play out the season in The Garden. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, both parties believe they will come to an agreement this summer with the soon-to-be free […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was left out of the East All-Star Reserves pool on Thursday, inciting a can’t-miss rant by his fiancee Kamiah Adams, as she took center spot during a post-game appearance in NBC Sports Washington. Both conferences had three first-time All-Star nods, yet Beal, who is having a career-season for the […]

The Golden State Warriors will look to make some moves before the start of next season, and they won’t stop at the trade deadline. Head coach Steve Kerr said his team will look to bring in another center in free agency, considering the Warriors recently traded Willie Cauley-Stein for a second-round pick. “I think even […]

The NBA has announced major changes to the All-Star Game format, including a tribute for the late Kobe Bryant. Quarters will consist of a mini-game to benefit charity before an untimed fourth quarter with a target score will decide which team walks away with the win. Scores will be reset back to 0-0 at the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a tall task ahead against a playoff team in the Philadelphia 76ers, but they will have to find a different way than to hurt them in transition. The Hawks’ best hope to come out on top rests on running the floor and taking and making 3-pointers, and head coach Lloyd Pierce […]

The Golden State Warriors will have to survive a transition 2019-20 season before they can put their handy tools to work again. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr explained how the team looks and works next season will largely depend on a series of variables that could help shape the roster, along with the system: “I […]

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris was forced to apologize once again for using the term “female tendencies” to describe Memphis Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder. WNBA star Liz Cambage of the Las Vegas Aces was upset at his use of that terminology, quickly taking to Twitter to bark back at Morris. Mook had no other […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will return from a three-game absence after suffering a groin injury, but will play limited minutes when facing the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, according to the team. Tatum had strung together three 20-point games before he went down to injury, now averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and […]

Orlando Magic star Aaron Gordon has committed to take part in the upcoming Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. He will join Dwight Howard and Derrick Jones Jr. as the only participants to have committed to take part in the showdown. Gordon had […]

NBA Draft prospect LaMelo Ball put an end to his first season with the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League of Australia, as his manager decided to shut him down for the remainder of the year to recover from a bone bruise and focus his efforts on his preparation for the draft. One of […]

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton doubled down on his decision to shove Memphis Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder in the final minute of regulation, earning his ejection. Crowder had stolen the ball from an inbounds play and squared up for a corner 3-pointer before Payton charged at him and knocked him to the ground, […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has been getting glossed over as a potential All-Star candidate. Recently, TNT’s Inside The NBA panel, comprised of former players like Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O’Neal — all omitted Lowry on their would-be list of All-Star reserves. Two of them had Derrick Rose in it and Lowry off […]

Damian Lillard once again got the best of Russell Westbrook in the second meeting this month between the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets. Lillard buried a couple of long-range bombs right in front of Westbrook, inciting the question: just how far can he shoot from? The Blazers star was asked if he’d consider shooting […]

Charlotte Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak recalls the day Kobe Bryant was drafted, as he was sitting on the other side of the glass, hoping to acquire him as the assistant to then-general manager Jerry West. The Los Angeles Lakers had been enamored with Kobe from the moment they invited him to work out for the […]