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The Golden State Warriors are planning to send rookie guard Jordan Poole on assignment to the Santa Cruz Warriors of the G League, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. The franchise had been gearing up to do so, with the latest sign a DNP-coach’s decision on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Poole, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to pursue Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari, despite the recent signing of Carmelo Anthony last month, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Gallo was the second-best option available at power forward after Kevin Love, who recently became available in talks after the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to “listen” […]

The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns could rival the Portland Trail Blazers, should they decide to kickstart the Kevin Love sweepstakes as the trade deadline approaches, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Blazers have been linked to the Lake Oswego native for quite a while now, and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent willingness […]

The Houston Rockets have some serious interest in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Now more than a quarter of the way in, the Rockets sit at 15-8, which is a good but not great record as they hunt for that elusive title. Their lack of depth has […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni insists his team isn’t bothered by opponents constantly throwing hard double-teams at James Harden, something that has bothered the superstar to the point of complaining in media sessions. D’Antoni says this strategy should only help his team in the long run: “It doesn’t bother us,” D’Antoni told ESPN’s Zach […]

The Sacramento Kings were thrilled to get a win over the Houston Rockets, finishing a four-game road trip with the right spirits after winning a close one against the Dallas Mavericks and putting the Rockets to bed with a Nemanja Bjelica game-winner. Bjelica had 17 points on the night, capping it off with a deep […]

Karl-Anthony Towns was visually frustrated with point guard Jeff Teague during Monday’s 125-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns, actively calling for the ball while open on the perimeter on a second-quarter possession. The Minnesota Timberwolves point guard, who was recently moved to the bench, purposely waved Towns off and took it upon himself to drive […]

Paul George was showered with boos upon his return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for an early-season matchup against his former team, the Indiana Pacers. Yet the Los Angeles Clippers star noted he isn’t the one the fans should boo after his trade request back in the summer of 2017. The two-way star hinted that there […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is cognizant of how NBA stars have passed over the New York Knicks as a potential destination. This was something he didn’t do when the city clamored to have him as he looked to move on from the Denver Nuggets. While recent free-agent stars stars like Kyrie Irving and […]

Pop star and Minneapolis native Lizzo treated herself to some courtside seats for Sunday night’s games between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the singer couldn’t keep her eyes away from the tallest player on the court, 7-footer Karl-Anthony Towns. The popular singer was interviewed during the game, where she nonchalantly dropped […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry cautioned reporters after Saturday’s blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks that No. 1 overall pick  Zion Williamson will not be “coming in as cavalry,” according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. There was resignation in some corners that his return would have to wait until 2020, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are surprisingly willing to take on big contracts prior to next year’s trade deadline, as many teams have approached them and they have been willing to take on higher salaries that rivals are willing to move, including long-term deals, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Rival teams have been surprised […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will hold star forward Kawhi Leonard out of Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers with knee injury maintenance, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. As expected, Leonard has yet to be cleared for playing in back-to-back games, having yet to do so since April 2017. Leonard is now bound to miss […]

Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward is set to return to the floor in time for Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to the team. The forward has been out of action since Nov. 9, when he sustained a broken left hand against the San Antonio Spurs. A month later and fully recovered from his […]

Mike D’Antoni’s coaching job is one that hinges on his team’s ultimate success, as an NBA source deems him to have a “slim” chance to be the Houston Rockets head coach past this season, according to The Athletic. D’Antoni is perhaps the only name of a shortlist of coaches that could lose their jobs to […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Carmelo Anthony warned Chris Paul to keep his eyes peeled for the Houston Rockets management after he was ousted and exiled by the front office after only 10 games, a move that blindsided him and the rest of the team. Fast forward a few months down the road and Paul was […]

Carmelo Anthony has yet to have a conversation with anyone in the Houston Rockets but claims he’s not bitter at the situation anymore after getting another shot at NBA life with the Portland Trail Blazers. Yet the perennial scoring machine hopes he would have some explanation for why his stint in Clutch City ended after […]

Carmelo Anthony wasn’t taken by surprise when he first heard his former teammate Chris Paul was traded by the Houston Rockets and reportedly blindsided by the move. A little bit more than a year ago, it was Anthony getting the boot from the Rockets, exiled into limbo 10 games into the 2018-19 season, as he […]

Luka Doncic has quickly become a name in the conversation for the Most Valuable Player, but his rise to superstardom has also come with plenty of chirping at the officials — something that has become a trend this season. The Dallas Mavericks superstar had some choice words for the referees at the end of a […]

Anthony Davis had plenty of motivation to put up a season-high 50 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, encouraged by teammate DeMarcus Cousins and enabled by the rest of his Los Angeles Lakers teammates to shine with a blockbuster performance. Davis had 27 points at the half and 42 after three quarters, making […]

Following two failed stints since being traded by the New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony has finally found a true home and a renewed sense of joy for the game upon signing with the Portland Trail Blazers in November. Melo admits it’s been a tough year away from basketball, but after finding inner peace with his […]

Houston Rockets forward Ben McLemore is likely to return to the bench after enjoying a nice three-game stint as a starter. Danuel House Jr., who has started at small forward for most of the season, is due his spot back after returning from an illness, scoring 16 points in a win over the Toronto Raptors. […]

Chicago Bulls swingman Otto Porter Jr. underwent a repeat MRI of his left foot on Wednesday, Dec. 4, revealing continued bone edema. After a short period of immobilization, Porter is slated to resume a program of non-impact activities and consequent therapy, according to the team. Porter will also be evaluated by Dr. Bob Anderson, a […]

The Houston Rockets have formally protested a 135-133 double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs after a James Harden dunk in the fourth quarter was errantly miscounted. Yet that decision could take an additional 10 days to process, as the Rockets will have five days to present “clear evidence” that the game was affected by […]

The Toronto Raptors went to some extreme measures to limit James Harden’s incandescent scoring abilities on Thursday, swarming him with bodies, trapping him, and forcing the league MVP runner-up to play through others. The Houston Rockets came away with a 119-109 win, but the Raptors’ strategy was successful, limiting The Beard to his lowest usage […]

The New York Knicks’ hopes of snapping a seven-game skid quickly vanished after facing a hot-shooting Denver Nuggets team that made the most of the myriad of open looks they had Thursday night. Knicks coach David Fizdale was once again frustrated with his team’s perimeter defense, urging that his team must be consistent closing out […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma spent the first few days of the 2019-20 season on the sidelines, nursing an ankle injury that forced him out of the World Cup. Yet the invaluable spark plug made use of his extra time making deliveries part-time for Panera Bread as a way to make some extra cash. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves playing catch-up early against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, something that cost them the game as they took a 119-113 loss, their seventh loss on the road. The star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons admitted the Sixers “relaxed” too much against a beatable opponent, which ultimately spelled […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is hoping one of his gaming friends puts his money where his mouth is after dropping a game-high 44-point masterpiece in an overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Fortnite player Dennis “Cloakzy” Lepore had promised Booker he’d shave his left eyebrow if he dropped 40 points against the […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ return to the court after a year-and-a-half absence has come with its share of challenges. From getting the feel for his game back to now playing a support role for reigning Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic, the Unicorn has had plenty of adjustments to make upon getting to the Dallas Mavericks, and […]

The Denver Nuggets destroyed the New York Knicks on Thursday 129-92, coasting to a 22-point lead at halftime and only growing from there. Nuggets head coach Mike Malone, also a former Knicks assistant coach, felt for David Fizdale, who’s tasked with developing his players while getting wins with a cumbersome roster. “I give Fiz credit,” […]

Jimmy Butler reportedly left the Houston Rockets high and dry in free agency after the franchise was ready to commit to a four-year max deal. The Rockets were limited by the extent of their assets but had already planned to trade sixth man Eric Gordon and starting center Clint Capela to make room for him […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks raved about rookie Rui Hachimura, who has been on a roll on his last three games. The Gonzaga product shined against the Philadelphia 76ers, dropping 27 points, seven rebounds, and two steals in a 119-113 win, prompting some praise from the coach. “He’s like a seven- or eight-year vet. […]

Jimmy Butler has had a hero’s welcome since arriving in South Beach and his Miami Heat teammates have reaped the benefits of his presence through a 15-6 start to the season. Players like Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro knew they’d be in for the long haul by playing next to a rugged competitor, but they […]

Draymond Green and Steve Kerr have come a long way. From barking at each other back and forth on the bench and having an enthused argument in the visitor’s locker room to being in the same room for Green’s jersey retirement at Michigan State. The Golden State Warriors head coach admits he’s learned to bond […]

Jaylen Brown’s stark improvement this season comes at a massive time, one in which he would have been prompted to validate the multi-year extension of his rookie contract he received earlier in the summer. Brown had just finished a rollercoaster 2018-19 season with the Boston Celtics, finding himself in and out of the starting lineup. […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope experienced some of his darkest times in the league upon getting the chance to play with LeBron James in 2018-19. The Los Angeles Lakers teammates are also represented by Rich Paul, which formed an even stronger bond between them. KCP had gone from a $23 million balloon deal in 2017-18 to earning almost […]

LeBron James barked back after a video clip of him rooting on his Los Angeles Lakers while shoeless in the fourth quarter went viral, as Utah Jazz broadcasters fumed about it. “Look at LeBron, he’s on the court,” said play-by-play commentator Craig Bolerjack on the call. “With no shoes, my god,” added color commentator Matt […]

Former NBA head coach Mike Fratello has been announced by USA Basketball as the head coach of the Men’s National Team that will suit up for the February 2020 FIBA AmeriCup qualifying games, per the organization. USA Basketball also named Andy Greer and Othella Harrington as Fratello’s assistant coaches. The hire means fellow ESPN analyst […]