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LeBron James has become a staple for opining on social and political issues, breaking away from the mold of the Tom Bradys and the Michael Jordans of the world, who often kept quiet and protected their brand. But Monday night’s comments on Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey were a complete disgrace and an all-time […]

A recent pregame media availability saw LeBron James shame Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey in the wake of a pro-Hong Kong tweet that stirred the cauldron of the Chinese government. John Oliver, a longtime comedian and host of “Last Week Tonight” on HBO, poked fun at China being infuriated by Morey’s support of democracy, […]

John Wall is expected to be in recovery for the entirety of the Washington Wizards’ 2019-20 season, but even after knowing he’ll be on the mend for a full year, his rehabilitation from a torn Achilles has faced plenty of obstacles. Wall acknowledged he dealt with an infection over the summer that kept him in […]

Dwight Howard’s redemption tour comes with a fistful of new attitude after a sour ending in La La Land many moons ago. The new Los Angeles Lakers center has been going about it a blue-collar way, pounding the boards, scrapping for extra possessions, and sharing the ball in hopes to make it work this time […]

The MRI on the right thumb of Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has returned clean, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Davis and frontcourt partner LeBron James however are expected to sit out Monday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Davis initially injured his thumb during the last of two preseason games against the […]

Stephen Curry is expected to go on a tear again, as a dismantled Golden State Warriors team hopes to make the most of this 2019-20 season despite the departure of Kevin Durant and several veterans, as well as Klay Thompson’s ACL injury. Among those believers is his head coach Steve Kerr, who noted Curry is […]

New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina is heading into his third year in the league, one that will prove crucial in terms of his standing in the NBA. The French international is trying to change his approach to the game in hopes to muster better results and a hint of optimism after vacillating between […]

D’Angelo Russell has kept his offseason regimen relatively quiet, prioritizing rest and healing and limiting the amount of pick-up games he plays during the summer. While many take part in multiple of these during an extensive three months without basketball, the new Golden State Warriors addition has learned from this very mistake from the past. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets were put in a tough position upon traveling to China for a couple of preseason games, soon finding out their sponsors had pulled out from the event, along with the media responsibilities to follow. LeBron James, seeing the nature of the feud between China and the NBA, […]

Many are expecting the true “peak” of two-time MVP Stephen Curry to manifest itself as a now-mature 31-year-old point guard, as the Golden State Warriors will largely depend on his abilities to contend in the West. The need is perhaps the most vital part of what would be invoking Curry’s ultimate effort, now that Kevin […]

Zach LaVine is rapidly building his case for a breakout All-Star season during this preseason and a full offseason to adapt to Jim Boylen’s style. The Chicago Bulls’ leading scorer is already showing his mettle to start his second full season of action with the team, quickly becoming a threat to be among the best […]

Chinese supergiant Tencent plans to resume the broadcasting of NBA games a day after the start of the 2019-20 regular season after a week-plus decision not to live stream any of the league’s preseason games. The company, which suspended its usual livestream of NBA action in the wake of a feud between the league and […]

NBA players have been privately encouraged to let the NBA resolve its issue with the Chinese government in the wake of the firestorm set off by a pro-Hong Kong tweet from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey — one that has had some serious reverberations with sponsors and a broadcast collective pulling out from showing […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic’s future with the Sacramento Kings isn’t set in stone, as the team is unlikely to extend him right now, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. The Serbian sharpshooter is one of the many worries the franchise has to deal with, along with an impending extension for leading scorer Buddy Hield and […]

Buddy Hield is hoping the Sacramento Kings lock him up long-term after a career-best season in 2018-19, but neither party has made significant progress, remaining at a stalemate, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Hield is not demanding a max-level extension, but he seeks more than the team has been offering up to […]

PJ Tucker has played merely a few preseason minutes next to new star Russell Westbrook, but he’s already noticed the positives about his addition to the Houston Rockets. To no surprise, Westbrook has been plenty vocal since joining longtime friend James Harden, something the veteran defensive ace has taken a liking to: “He’s so vocal,” […]

Nikola Vucevic is bound to ride the bench on Friday, as he’s slated to sit out against the Boston Celtics. The Orlando Magic star reportedly suffered a left high-ankle sprain on Monday against the Detroit Pistons, but he actually turned down the notion that was the extent of his injury: “It’s definitely not [a] high […]

Through two preseason games Marquese Chriss has proved he deserves a spot in the Golden State Warriors’ 14-man roster, but whether he makes it in or not will say a lot of how the organization is taking this 2019-20 season and its sense of urgency. Signing Chriss won’t be as easy as it is for […]

Lonzo Ball is one of the many optimistic members of the New Orleans Pelicans, who are hoping to contend for a playoff spot in a grueling Western Conference. The 6-foot-6 point guard, who was traded alongside other Los Angeles Lakers young players in return for Anthony Davis, argues the Pelicans could even surpass the talent […]

New Orleans Pelicans point man Lonzo Ball will share the court with Zion Williamson, another highly touted college product who is expected to make waves in the NBA. The No. 1 overall selection has been hailed as the best incoming prospect since LeBron James, a heavy torch to carry considering the sheer amount of talent […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball is acutely aware that his time in The City of Angels was coming to a close. The former No. 2 overall pick knew the Los Angeles Lakers would part ways with him at some point, never double-guessing if he would be traded, but rather when he would be. “It […]

Andre Iguodala is expected to pick one of the Los Angeles teams if he is bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies continue to pursue trade avenues while he remains away from the team, but if they find themselves unable to notch one, they would likely resort to working […]

A recent conversation between ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe revealed that the Toronto Raptors extended Kyle Lowry for another year and $31 million to make his contract more easily tradable. Lowry was already due to make $33 million this season, but tacking on that extra year and $31 million could give a championship-aspiring team […]

The NBA will cancel their media availability for the rest of their China trip, noting their athletes have been put in a difficult position of commenting on international affairs that extend beyond their realm of expertise, considering the situation is still fluid. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets are still scheduled to play […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe has been diagnosed with a small fracture of his rib and will miss up to two-to-three weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This timeline has Bledsoe bound to miss at the very least the first week of the regular season. The Bucks still have George Hill as […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is slated to miss Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Shenzhen, China with a facial contusion, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Nets teammate Caris LeVert, who was poked in the eye during Thursday’s game, is questionable to play in the second of two games against the purple […]

Draymond Green notably shrunk an inch after being measured at 6-foot-6 when he took it into his own hands to record his actual measurement without socks or shoes on, lining up at 78 inches even after seven years of being listed at 6-foot-7. While the hype was real to find out how tall the Golden State […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr might have opted to sit out from a conversation regarding international affairs, as he was asked for his comments on the ongoing rift between the NBA and China — but he had time to respond to President Donald Trump and his remarks about him earlier this week. Trump […]

The Washington Mystics captured their first WNBA title after taking an 89-78 win in a crucial Game 5 against the Connecticut Sun. Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne fought through three herniated disks in her back to trot out 21 points after being hindered by injuries through the series. The WNBA Most Valuable Player had fallen […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry lit up the Chase Center during Thursday night’s preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ringing in 40 points in 25 minutes of action before taking a fourth-quarter rest in a 143-123 victory. According to the team, this is the first preseason 40-burger since Curry himself lit up the Wolves […]

Buddy Hield is looking to seal the deal with the Sacramento Kings on a long-term contract extension. The Kings have until Oct. 21 to sign their 6-foot-4 shooting guard to a rookie-scale extension or he will become a restricted free agent next summer. The 26-year-old couldn’t have better timing, as he’s coming off a career-best […]

Draymond Green followed the footsteps of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr when asked for his thoughts on the feud between the NBA and the Chinese government, claiming he’s still hoping to educate himself on China’s situation before commenting on the matter. On Tuesday, the Warriors coach declined to comment, telling reporters he wanted […]

An NBA spokesman responded to the actions of a Houston Rockets public relations employee who turned down a question from CNN reporter Christina Macfarlane. The reporter, who hoped to inquire about how the newly-assembled duo of James Harden and Russell Westbrook felt about the state of the NBA’s willingness to let players speak their minds […]

Joel Embiid will sit out Friday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, but is slated to play on Sunday when the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Orlando Magic, according to Derek Bodner of The Athletic. The Sixers are already employing the load management plan they have in place for Embiid, who played a career-high 64 games […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly not overly concerned with the injury new point guard Kyrie Irving suffered Thursday, lasting merely a minute of preseason action after taking a shot to the face from Rajon Rondo. Irving was diagnosed with a facial contusion, an injury that comes on the heels of a facial fracture, which he […]

Draymond Green revealed his true height without shoes after heavy controversy with some debating he was closer to 6-foot-5 than the 6-foot-7 he’s been listed at since coming into the league in 2012. The Golden State Warriors stalwart measured at 78 inches or a full 6-foot-6 without shoes — a good happy medium between what […]

Trae Young is unequivocally optimistic about his team this season, noting the Atlanta Hawks can challenge for a spot in the playoffs in his second NBA campaign, after challenging for the Rookie of the Year award during his first stint in the pro hardwood. “I think we have a chance to make the playoffs this […]

Trae Young ranked as the fourth-best passer in the NBA during his rookie season, averaging a strong 8.1 assists per game, yet the Atlanta Hawks floor general feels that part of his game is largely underrated by his defenders. The shifty handles, the end-to-end speed, and the wet jump shot are all things opponents often […]

Trae Young has faced plenty of naysayers throughout his basketball career, proving one person wrong after another in the trajectory of his evolution as a player. The Atlanta Hawks point guard recalls how others often scoffed at his potential, only for him to rise to the occasion and prove his mettle as a player. The […]