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The New York Knicks have gotten off to a disappointing 4-10 start to the season, but that hasn’t stopped veteran forward Marcus Morris from being a presence of leadership in the locker room. Head coach David Fizdale praised the last of the four power forwards signed in free agency, claiming Morris is doing the right […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expect to get forward Kyle Kuzma back for Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after leaving the game between the two teams on Tuesday with an abrasion to his right eye, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Kuzma left the Lakers’ Tuesday win over the Thunder early after taking an elbow […]

Damian Lillard and Rodney Hood have seen narratives ruin a player’s career before, and now-teammate Carmelo Anthony was almost a victim of that before landing with the Portland Trail Blazers. Hood was in that same place not too long ago, fresh off a trade from Utah and struggling to get minutes due to his passive […]

Carmelo Anthony is coming into what could be his last shot in the NBA, a chance with the Portland Trail Blazers that got started with his debut in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Melo was quick to buy into their plan, happy that general manager Neil Olshey was transparent about his […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was caught on camera having a funny exchange with referee Marc Davis after he was called for a foul. James was quick to yip to Davis, quickly leading to this fun-loving chatter before the Oklahoma City Thunder put the ball in play. James: “I know you can read and […]

Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein threw some shade at his former team, the Sacramento Kings, noting that once he crossed over to the Bay Area to sign with the team this summer, he finally feels like he’s being introduced to the NBA. “This is a perfect place for me to try to win something, […]

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose has dealt with his share of serious knee injuries during his NBA career, and there’s likely no better player than he to give rookie Zion Williamson some words of advice on how to deal with them. The New Orleans Pelicans standout has yet to debut after suffering a torn meniscus […]

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III is nearing a return to the court after missing nearly a month with a broken thumb. The Kings initially thought Bagley would be out four to six weeks, but Wednesday will be the four-week mark in his recovery, which would line him up to swiftly bounce back from the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ signing of free-agent center Willie Cauley-Stein was one met with perplexed eyes throughout the league, considering the Sacramento Kings has extended a qualifying offer prior to the start of free agency. The 7-foot Kentucky product could have likely netted much better compensation from other teams, but he chose to ink a […]

Hall of Famer and TNT studio analyst Charles Barkley is accused of making a violent threat to Axios reporter Alexi McCammond, one he disguised as a joke. McCammond, who covers the 2020 presidential election campaign trail, called Barkley out after he said he supports Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick, only to say he “loves” Democrat […]

Derrick Rose admitted the strain of his daily wear-and-tear might have played a vital part in derailing his career. In an interview with Will Perdue of NBC Sports Chicago, the former Chicago Bulls star looked back at times of his injury, noting that if load management was around back then, he could have prevented the […]

Carmelo Anthony’s debut drew mixed reactions after a 115-104 loss to the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans. The new Portland Trail Blazers forward got the nod to start only hours ahead of his season debut, a move most believed was due to Damian Lillard’s absence from the lineup due to back spasms. In a post-game media […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and his new star Paul George hyped up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the star of the future for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander was the centerpiece of the return package sent by the Clippers in return for Paul George, alongside Danilo Gallinari and five first-round picks. The Kentucky product […]

Hall of Famer Julius Erving wasn’t among the legends to give up hope on Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, who had hyped the development of his jump shot, only to be just as reluctant to shoot the ball as in prior seasons. Through 11 games this season, Simmons has yet to attempt a 3-point shot, […]

LeBron James lauded his new  Los Angeles Lakers teammate Anthony Davis as a likely candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award, following a narrow win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Davis came up with a crucial stop in the winding seconds of regulation, stopping a late 9-0 run by the Thunder […]

The Golden State Warriors have assigned big man Kevon Looney to their G League affiliate Santa Cruz Warriors, a sign that his recovery has picked up onto the latter stages, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Looney was out of action the entire preseason and only played 10 minutes during the season opener against […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale isn’t entirely opposed to the concept and purpose of load management. Despite the heat he’s taken in recent weeks for playing rookie RJ Barrett, Fizdale is actually a believer in giving his guys some rest when needed, just not Barrett. “I think some guys should have it,” the […]

Veteran center Andrew Bogut could see himself coming back to the NBA after a brief cup of tea with the Golden State Warriors last season, but the reigning MVP of the Australian National Basketball League doesn’t envision coming back “just for the sake” of it. Prompted with a potential return to the league, the Sydney […]

Kyrie Irving is set to miss a third straight game, as he was ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson announced his status a day in advance, likely hinting a prolonged absence due to a shoulder ailment. Atkinson had trotted Irving […]

Carmelo Anthony explained his choice to switch to jersey No. 00 in his new venture with the Portland Trail Blazers, now set to debut on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Now a year and 11 days removed from the last time he played in an NBA floor, the perennial scorer looks to redeem a […]

Carmelo Anthony has been given one last chance to finish out his NBA career on a high note, and there’s likely no better team to do it than with the Portland Trail Blazers. The narrative of his refusal to take on a bench role can be quickly put in pause, given the opportunity ahead. Injuries […]

Carmelo Anthony is set to make his debut with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, but the new veteran signing is expected to help the team right away, as general manager Neil Olshey sees it. “For us, ‘Melo can be another guy who is a threat,” Olshey told ESPN’s Adrian […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was tangled up with Ryan Arcidiacono twice during Monday’s 115-101 win over the Chicago Bulls, the Milwaukee Bucks’ fourth straight win. Asked if he was surprised the 6-foot-3 Arcidiacono managed to scrap for those jump balls, Antetokounmpo was nonchalant in response: “No, I wasn’t surprised,” he said, according to Phillip Thompson of the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo might have reached the peak most players aspire to get to, earning MVP honors last season, but the Milwaukee Bucks talisman is still mesmerized by the numbers hanging in the rafters of the storied United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls. Names like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen hang majestically from the roof […]

Carmelo Anthony is slated to wear No. 00 for the Portland Trail Blazers upon his Tuesday debut, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The perennial scorer signed his contract with the team on Tuesday, a one-year, non-guaranteed pact that will see him earn $2.15 million if he remains in the roster past his January […]

The hype for LaMelo Ball has greatly increased since the teenager broke into Australia’s National Basketball League, now a likely top-five draft pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. Ball is even already drawing comparisons to Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic, according to a scout. Ball’s tight handle at 6-foot-7 and his court vision at […]

Joel Embiid is hoping to transcend how today’s African player is viewed in the NBA, not only as a capable player with star potential but as the best player in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers big man has very high aspirations, including winning the Most Valuable Player award, Defensive Player of the Year, and leading […]

Sixers big Joel Embiid has carved a place as one of the NBA’s best and most skilled centers due to his highly-versatile style of play. While the 7-foot, 280-pound behemoth can crush opponents with his towering size and strength, the Philadelphia 76ers big man operates in many sides of the floor, something his idol Hakeem […]

Three years and two days ago, the Portland Trail Blazers found themselves in a very similar situation to start their season, getting off to a 7-6 start after a loss to the Houston Rockets. Damian Lillard delivered a nugget of impatience, saying his Blazers “suck” after the Rockets handed them a 17-point loss. Fast-forward three […]

The Portland Trail Blazers took yet another loss in a mind-boggling start to the season, this time a 132-108 beatdown at the hands of the high-octane Houston Rockets. The Blazers have tried to keep an optimistic front through a 5-9 start, but backcourt star CJ McCollum admits things behind closed doors aren’t as happy as […]

Damian Lillard nonchalantly turned down the noise surrounding his rivalry with Russell Westbrook, now that the Portland Trail Blazers are set to face the Houston Rockets on Monday. Lillard ensured to send Westbrook’s Oklahoma City Thunder home in Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs, waving goodbye to Paul George and the rest […]

Tomas Satoransky has had an eerily quiet start to the 2019-20 season. While he is playing a healthy 26.2 minutes per game in a starting role under coach Jim Boylen after being acquired in a sign-and-trade, the Czech point man has been rather gun-shy about getting up some shots since landing with the Chicago Bulls. […]

Golden State Warriors rookie forward Eric Paschall put up yet another 30-point effort in Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The 23-year-old scored early and often after getting the start as head coach Steve Kerr shifted Draymond Green to the point guard slot, making one thing clear for the helmsman. “Where we are right […]

The Houston Rockets are set to waive forward Ryan Anderson soon, but they’re doing so with money-saving motives in mind. According to cap guru Albert Nahmad, the Rockets will have exhausted $435,000 of his full $500,000 partial guarantee if he is waived on Monday, but they have four more days to play with before his […]

Anthony Davis was among many Los Angeles Lakers players happy to see franchise icon Kobe Bryant courtside for Sunday’s 122-101 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The new star in town met one of the perennial ones in The City of Angels, a star that shined bright even as he looked on for all four quarters, […]

The Houston Rockets are waiving forward Ryan Anderson, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Anderson played in only two of the Rockets’ first 13 games of the season, averaging 2.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in only 6.5 minutes per game. The longtime sharpshooter signed with his former team on Sept. 27, as the Rockets […]

Draymond Green has already endured 12 losses in 14 games, a trend he’s by no means used to considering how a perennial winner has enjoyed successful stints in high school, college, and in the pros. While many executives have noticed the Golden State Warriors have pivoted to scout for the 2020 NBA Draft, Green isn’t […]

Draymond Green has noticed the league is out for revenge, looking to avenge years of losing to the juggernaut that were his Golden State Warriors. The Dubs are short-handed, playing without their stars in Klay Thompson (torn ACL) and Stephen Curry (broken left hand) and a slew of other injuries that plague their roster. Green […]

Draymond Green has now lost 12 of his first 14 games of the season, something that can easily be deemed unprecedented for the Golden State Warriors defensive ace and perennial winner. The 6-foot-6 power forward admitted it’s been tough to handle this much losing, considering he’s now lost more games through the first month of […]