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Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was asked about a game-deciding inbounds play, as head coach Lloyd Pierce drew up a play to have the 6-foot-2 guard inbound the ball with only 5.1 seconds left. The play resulted in Young chucking a 37-foot 3-pointer. “I don’t know. That’s not a question for me,” said Young after […]

DeMar DeRozan became the first player in franchise history to put up at least 25 points and 10 assists while shooting 90% or better from the floor. The San Antonio Spurs star was also the 15th player in NBA history to record that feat. DeMar DeRozan posts the 15th game in NBA history with 25+ […]

Magic Johnson is among the millions of fans awaiting Zion Williamson’s debut with the New Orleans Pelicans. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft has been sidelined since the end of the preseason due to a torn meniscus, an injury the franchise has kept under wraps after declaring they did not know […]

LeBron James is hoping the tradition of Christmas Day uniforms would return. The Los Angeles Lakers star made it known on Twitter, shouting out Nike to bring them back — potentially with an icy theme. MAN i wish I walked into the locker room tomorrow and we had Christmas Day uniforms! It’s a MUST we […]

JR Smith is one of the few veteran free agents still waiting for a chance at an NBA job, and the 16-year swingman gave his best shot on Twitter during a day off for the league, asking if teams are in need of a three-and-D talent. How many teams lack shooting an perimeter defense?? — […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Garrett Temple, a representative of the NBA Players Association, gave his two cents about Isaiah Thomas’ recent suspension. The Washington Wizards point guard was banned for two games after confronting a Philadelphia 76ers heckler last week — an act Temple viewed as indefensible. “Two-game suspension, I feel like that’s a lot,” said […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is still learning the nuances of what it takes to be the man at the helm of an NBA team, slowly becoming more detail-oriented with a young and inexperienced team that needs more practice than sheer repetition. Kerr has been fortunate to land with a star-studded roster upon […]

Willie Cauley-Stein credited Draymond Green for the recent defensive improvement the Golden State Warriors have shown, resulting in their first win streak of the 2019-20 season. The 7-foot center was quick to point out that Green has instilled communication in these Warriors’ newcomers, a tool they’re growing adept to using. “I think that’s why that […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver did not seem surprised or concerned with the recent dip in TV ratings, a trend that has been made evident through the start of the 2019-20 season. The league has suffered from a number of issues, including a number of key injuries, the Hong Kong controversy and the load management debate. […]

New York Knicks youngster Frank Ntilikina has been relegated to the bench now that Elfrid Payton has returned from injury, which is a disappointing turn for the youngster as his roller-coaster career continues. However, the French point guard isn’t hanging his head after his return to the bench: “[Payton’s] playing great basketball,” said Ntilikina on […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell knew he was exploited by rookie Tyler Herro down the stretch and owned up to it following a 107-104 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. Mitchell used some colorful language to describe what happened: “He kicked my ass,” said Mitchell, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. “He […]

Dwyane Wade offered a potential alternative to how Christmas Day games should be played. A quick look at the five-game slate shows there are teams that might not make the best show for the fans. While matchups like Celtics vs. Raptors, Bucks vs. 76ers, and the primetime showdown of Clippers vs. Lakers are quite formidable, […]

The Utah Jazz released veteran forward Jeff Green on Monday, and franchise star Donovan Mitchell praised his former teammate with a short tribute video: Great player better dude! Always love Jeff! Grew up watching you (and hating you haha) on the Celtics and to be able to play with you is truly special ! Thank […]

The Miami Heat are looking for ways to rid themselves of Dion Waiters after the shooting guard was suspended in three different instances in less than three months. Among them is a potential buyout, but Waiters is simply not interested in taking a penny less than he’s owed, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green couldn’t contain his excitement after his team managed to win two games in a row for the first time this season, something that had been merely commonplace during the past half-decade. The Warriors managed to hold on against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a wave of late-game mistakes, pulling off […]

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers runs strong, and even five months after Kawhi Leonard made a league-changing decision to sign with the latter after winning a title with the Toronto Raptors, there is still resentment from a free agency process the league thoroughly investigated in the summer, according to […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has received clearance to play in Canada for the upcoming Christmas Day matchup against the Toronto Raptors, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Kanter has been forced to skip out on games played outside of the United States in recent years due to the highly stressful and tenuous […]

Anthony Davis mysteriously re-entered Sunday night’s loss against the Denver Nuggets, almost inexplicably after turning his ankle in the third quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers were down nine points when Davis left with 3:13 left in the third quarter and down 13 once head coach Frank Vogel chose to plug him back in at the […]

Kyrie Irving’s recovery from a shoulder injury has progressed slower than anticipated. The Brooklyn Nets have already ruled him out for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks, but they had expected him to take some sort of contact by now, which he hasn’t been able to do yet, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. Irving […]

John Collins is slated to return from a 25-game suspension due to consuming a banned substance, returning to the Atlanta Hawks lineup after missing nearly two months of action. The third-year forward expressed his heartfelt emotion following the league’s decision to suspend him, along with the consequences that stemmed from it. “I feel like the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has impressed plenty of NBA stars, but Dwyane Wade came out impressed after the second-year guard posted consecutive 32-point games, the last coming against Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers. Shai came into the league with the pace of a veteran. This kid is special https://t.co/rqhz5v1gqB — DWade […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert is nearing his impending return after participating in nearly every part of practice, according to ESPN’s Malika Andrews. LeVert did contact work with some of the Nets’ coaches, though head coach Kenny Atkinson wouldn’t commit to a return date. The 25-year-old LeVert said he is getting close to a return […]

Malcolm Brogdon had some gripes with how his first free-agency stint took place with the Milwaukee Bucks, finally opting to play for the Indiana Pacers as a sign-and-trade facilitated his venture to a new team. The fourth-year guard has thrived in his new role, averaging a well-rounded 18.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 7.6 assists through […]

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier is among the likeliest players to be traded ahead of next year’s deadline, one that could be worth some serious compensation from teams inquiring about his services. According to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, Fournier was a popular pick for most likely to be moved. The franchise hasn’t shown any […]

Dion Waiters will have the help of the NBA Players Association is trying to recoup some of the wages stemming from his 17 games missed due to suspension, but those are likely to be the last checks he gets to cash as an NBA player. According to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, Waiters’ career is likely […]

Chandler Parsons has been cast out since the Atlanta Hawks traded for Solomon Hill and Miles Plumlee after spending his last three seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. Derailed by a wave of injuries and poor performance upon his return, Parsons has been unable to regain his footing after inking a four-year, $94.4 million deal with […]

Spencer Dinwiddie is playing like someone worthy of All-Star recognition, but there is no better praise than the thought coming from a perennial All-Star stud like Kobe Bryant. The longtime Los Angeles Lakers icon told the Brooklyn Nets floor general he was “playing like an All-Star” before he went on to drop 39 points on […]

Kyle Lowry led an awe-inspiring comeback effort for the Toronto Raptors, who dug their way out of a seemingly unescapable 30-point hole against the Dallas Mavericks. The All-Star point man made play after play, closing the deficit and allowing his team back in the game, as a shellshocked Mavs defense found itself unable to find […]

Isaiah Thomas was not pleased with the league’s decision to suspend him for two games after going into the stands to confront a Philadelphia 76ers fan heckling him on Saturday. The Washington Wizards guard took to Twitter to express his displeasure with the league’s decision. Bullshit! — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) December 22, 2019 The NBA […]

Paul George returned to Oklahoma City for the first time since being traded by the Thunder but was met with effusive cheers, despite being the first to ask for a trade this past summer. Following a tribute video showing his work with the community, the crowd responded with more cheers than boos during the lineup […]

Spencer Dinwiddie has had a band of support for Most Improved Player thanks to his impressive averages of 22.7 points and 6.2 assists, along with recent 41- and 39-point efforts in the last two games. Yet the Brooklyn Nets point guard deflected attention from himself, rather promoting Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham’s success, hailing him […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has agreed to a four-year, $80 million sum to join the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. The contract represents the largest free-agent pitching contract ever signed by the franchise and the biggest contract of any kind signed by a front office comprised […]

Kris Dunn is playing a distinct role for a Chicago Bulls team trying to find a sense of identity. While he was relegated to a reserve role after the sign-and-trade for Tomas Satoransky, Dunn has taken his role of defensive ace seriously — something that has endeared him to the fan base. One of Dunn’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets have applied for a disabled player exception for the injured David Nwaba, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. If granted, the Nets could sign another player by opening up another roster spot. Nwaba suffered a torn Achilles early in the fourth quarter after trying to crash the offensive glass. Teammate Garrett […]

A Golden State Warriors source has claimed the series of nude photographs that appear to be of point guard Stephen Curry are actually not him, according to Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. Instead, it’s a hoax. The Warriors don’t plan to comment publicly on the matter. “Of course it’s not him,” a source, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest master class came with a new career-high in 3-pointers made, burying five against the Milwaukee Bucks’ biggest competition to date — the Los Angeles Lakers. If a statement 111-104 win over the West-leading Lakers wasn’t enough, The Greek Freak’s 3-point improvement is just the latest semblance of proof that he’s nearing world […]

In the midst of a subpar start to the regular season, the New York Knicks could have wholesale changes across the roster, including young point guard Frank Ntilikina, one of the last vestiges of a Phil Jackson-ran front office. While many are unsure what Ntilikina could fetch in the trade market, some suggest a late […]

Devonte’ Graham has been one of the pleasant surprises for a rebuilding Charlotte Hornets. The second-year guard is leading the team in scoring, taking the brief teachings he was able to soak in from Kemba Walker and Tony Parker — the two point guards ahead of him during his rookie season. Graham put up only […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young aired out some of his frustrations in the locker room after a loss to the Brooklyn Nets two weeks ago. The rant apparently featured some things that shouldn’t have been said and didn’t go over well with the team, according to Jeff Schultz of The Athletic. Young hasn’t been pleased […]