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The frontcourt duo of Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis was expected to break up at some point, considering the two have very similar skill sets as traditional big men that ventures into shooting the three. Though the Indiana Pacers seem plenty happy with their power forward and center, enjoying playing a different style of basketball […]

The Los Angeles Lakers raced out to a 36-point lead on New Year’s Day against the Phoenix Suns before holding on for a 117-107 victory, but forward Kyle Kuzma didn’t have the best day at the office, at least when it comes to his new blonde look. The third-year forward was roasted by fans, including […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson reminisced about the memory of former NBA commissioner David Stern, who passed away on Wednesday at 77 years old after suffering a brain hemorrhage nearly three weeks ago. Johnson and Stern will be forever linked as part of history, as Stern was one of the people that welcomed Johnson and […]

LeBron James is hoping to honor the passing of former NBA commissioner David Stern by immortalizing his name with an NBA award or a day that bears his name. “Either if it’s an award, or, I don’t know, a day? During the course of an NBA season, there’s David Stern Day?,” said James, according to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are still mulling a decision they will soon have to make, as Montrezl Harrell will hit free agency this summer, and the unrestricted talent could leave for nothing if the Clippers don’t offer a number gaudy enough for his services. Some league executives don’t believe the Sixth Man of the Year […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are openly targeting Phoenix Suns backup center Aron Baynes, who’s gotten to start most of this season due to Deandre Ayton’s 25-game suspension due to the use of a banned substance. However, the Suns are not quite ready to sell yet, still looking to make a playoff push, according to Eric […]

The Phoenix Suns could be eyeing a future addition before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. While they have been linked to forward Kevin Love along with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets, they are more interested in dealing for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Gallo […]

The Dallas Mavericks are the reported frontrunners to trade for veteran swingman Andre Iguodala, despite a recent report suggesting the Mavs are not interested in acquiring him. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report reported multiple executives suggested the Mavs are the favorites to make a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, likely bundling veteran and former Grizzly […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have now dropped three straight games for the second time in a span of two weeks, going from third place in the East to sixth after falling right below the Indiana Pacers, who took the edge after an 18-point win over the Sixers on New Year’s Eve. Early in the 2019-20 campaign, […]

The New York Knicks have a list of regrets in their closet of would-have-been moves to make. Among them was potentially pairing Carmelo Anthony with one of the best big men in the game, DeMarcus Cousins. According to Ian Begley of SNY, high-ranking Knicks officials strongly considered putting together a package to trade for then-Sacramento […]

NBA front offices have ramped up their interest for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington as the trade deadline approaches, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. With less than six weeks remaining before the Feb. 6 cutout date, NBA teams are starting to look for the prototypical three-and-D wing, a description Covington fills […]

Rumors of Karl-Anthony Towns’ unhappiness in The Twin Cities surfaced as his team struggled amid an 11-game losing skid, as suitors like the New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors were reportedly keeping a close eye on his situation. Yet according to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Minnesota Timberwolves have no […]

Enes Kanter made one last impression in 2019 before the flip of the calendar year, as the Boston Celtics big man blocked a career-high six shots on Tuesday’s 109-92 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Teammate Gordon Hayward, who had a strong game on his own right with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, praised […]

Steve Kerr is welcoming the new year with open arms, despite a 9-26 start to the season after his Golden State Warriors fell to the San Antonio Spurs in overtime, just hours before they put an injury-mired 2019 year behind them. Amid the struggles this season, Kerr is looking at the silver lining of coaching […]

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook is undoubtedly the triple-double king of this generation. If the eye test fails, a quick look at his numbers through this decade should show just why. The 6-foot-3 dynamo has more regular-season triple-doubles than LeBron James, teammate James Harden, and pivot wizard Nikola Jokic combined, racking up 143 in […]

Steven Adams admitted he has no ill will toward Kevin Durant, despite saying he would have handled his exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder differently. In a recent podcast appearance with ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Adams discussed how he wrote that aforementioned opinion in his 2018 autobiography: My Life, My Fight: Rising up from New Zealand […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams had some time to reflect on many situations during a trip to memory lane with ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The 2016 Western Conference Finals came up in conversation, when Adams’ Thunder matched up against the 73-9 Golden State Warriors and when he received a kick to the groin from Draymond Green […]

The Washington Wizards will be without big man Moritz Wagner for three-plus weeks after he suffered an ankle injury, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. Head coach Scott Brooks said Wagner will be in a walking boot for another week, and then need 10-14 days to recover after he’s out of the boot, depending […]

Jimmy Butler has undoubtedly been the leader the Miami Heat needed to accelerate a retooling process in the wake of Dwyane Wade’s retirement, ending an era of success and starting another. Yet his shooting percentages have greatly suffered this season, as he’s shooting only 43% from the field and 27.6% from deep this season. Heat […]

The Golden State Warriors are actively exploring ways to create the necessary flexibility to keep two-way guard Damion Lee on the roster after his 45 days at the NBA level expire, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Warriors have “made it clear” they want Lee on the roster next season, but […]

The Brooklyn Nets managed to hold onto a slim lead against a Minnesota Timberwolves team that not only pushed them to an extra period, but also won it in overtime. Head coach Kenny Atkinson called the loss “unacceptable,” noting his team was happy to even see overtime and not lose in regulation. “Just an unacceptable […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been remarkably efficient this season, racing their way to 30 wins before the flip of the calendar year, with 21 of those coming against sub. 500 teams, a mark that also leads the NBA. The Bucks are a tidy 21-0 against teams currently sporting sub-.500 records. Pretty dang efficient — Marc […]

The Orlando Magic were embarrassed by the Atlanta Hawks after a poor second-half effort saw them lose a 10-point halftime lead. Evan Fournier, the team’s leading scorer, called a spade a spade after his team went down 101-93 to the Hawks (7-27). “It’s terrible,” said Fournier, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. “A terrible […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen admitted his team did not fight back against adversity once they found themselves trailing the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The Bucks were out to the races in the first quarter, building an 11-point lead, but the Bulls responded in the second to get within three points by halftime. That […]

Damian Lillard couldn’t help but to take Monday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns personal after his Portland Trail Blazers squandered a 19-point lead, now losing four straight games. Lillard started the game off hot, hitting his first five shots from deep. His Blazers were right with him, as the jumped to double up the Suns […]

The Denver Nuggets are “increasingly unlikely” to shake up their starting lineup at the trade deadline, considering their recent surge, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. The Nuggets were strong, but unconvincing — as Nikola Jokic struggled to show the same level of dominance through the first 20-some games of the season. All of […]

Al Horford is still not quite pleased with his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers since he chose to sign a four-year deal with the Sixers this summer. The veteran left a good situation with the Boston Celtics for what he thought was a better one, playing next to Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Tobias […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is expected to return to practice on Tuesday after sitting out the past two games with lower right leg soreness, the team announced after ruling him out for Monday’s game against the Miami Heat. The Wizards managed to do just fine without him, getting an encouraging win against the Heat […]

Julius Randle is expecting a warm reception for Carmelo Anthony ahead of his return to Madison Square Garden. The former New York Knicks star spent six-and-a-half years with the organization before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017, but he’s still beloved by the fan base. “I’m sure it’ll be a great environment,” […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban raved effusively about Mavs big man Kristaps Porzingis in a recent interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic, claiming he has done much more than scoring to help the team fight for a playoff spot. Cuban pointed out all the little things Porzingis does that don’t necessarily show up in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks re-signed Khris Middleton to a beefy five-year, $178 million deal this summer, but they lost Malcolm Brogdon, who agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Indiana Pacers. Many Bucks fans resented ownership for giving up on the stout guard, and Brogdon himself even recently threw some shade at Milwaukee, but Middleton never doubted […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will get Giannis Antetokounmpo back for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls after a two-game absence due to a back injury, along with starting point guard Eric Bledsoe, according to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. Wesley Matthews is listed as out with a right thigh contusion. The Bucks have not missed a beat without […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon is set to return from a three-game absence on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Brogdon, who was nursing a left hamstring injury, noted there will be no minute limitations upon taking the floor for this Eastern Conference matchup. “I’m 100 percent. No […]

The NBA will investigate comments recently made by Sacramento Kings center Dewayne Dedmon, hoping to determine if he should be fined for stating he “would like to be traded,” according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. “I would like to be traded,” Dedmon recently told Jason Anderson The Sacramento Bee. “I haven’t been playing, so […]

Julius Randle is finally coming around to have the season he was expected to have upon signing with the New York Knicks, recently turning a corner during Mike Miller’s 11 games as an interim coach. The stark change is noticeable, as are his 22.6 points on 47.9% from the floor, 36.4% from deep and only […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is reportedly unhappy playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, a rumor that comes as he’s now missed six games due to a left knee sprain. According to Ethan Strauss of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors have been actively monitoring Towns’ situation in The Twin Cities, much like many have fixated on reigning MVP […]

Lonzo Ball had a field day with the Houston Rockets on Sunday, burying a career-high seven 3-pointers as part of a 27-point, 10-rebound, eight-assist performance. The third-year guard led a steady New Orleans Pelicans attack, one that put the Rockets away in the fourth quarter with a 41-point period and a 22-point differential. Ball, who […]

The Chicago Bulls had a tough time adjusting to Jim Boylen’s defensive system through the start of the season, but center Wendell Carter Jr. admits he and his teammates have come to grips with it, understanding the premise of it. “I feel like we’ve all bought into the scheme,” said Carter, according to K.C. Johnson […]

Following a wave of trade rumors, Dewayne Dedmon’s name didn’t take long to come out from the mill, as the Sacramento Kings center was rumored to want a trade away from Sac-Town after signing a three-year, $40 million deal with the Kings this summer. Dedmon had no issues corroborating the rumors, flat out requesting a […]