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In a drama-filled offseason, it all began when the Los Angeles Clippers traded Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. While the Rockets added an All-Star to help James Harden, there are still questions about how the two dominant ballhandlers will be able to play together. In the 2017-18 NBA season opener against the Golden State […]

In a time when NBA teams are embracing small ball, Joel Embiid is one of many players trying to keep the center position alive. Despite only playing 31 games in three seasons where he averaged 20.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, the Sixers signed him to a five-year, $148 million contract extension. As Embiid hopes to […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers (via Brooklyn Nets) selected Kyle Kuzma out of the University of Utah with the 27th overall pick. Some said he was drafted too high. At the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League, Kyle Kuzma earned the championship game MVP after averaging 21.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. Some […]

Despite making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in five seasons, the Boston Celtics head into the 2017-18 NBA season with only four players remaining from last year’s roster. As the Celtics prepare for their season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 17, the team’s starting lineup was a question mark until […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the San Antonio Spurs will be without Kawhi Leonard. While Leonard suffered a season-ending ankle injury against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, he is currently rehabilitating tendinopathy in his left quadriceps. With no timetable for a return, Manu Ginobili discussed […]

Since his lone season at UCLA, there has been a certain perception created about Lonzo Ball due to his father’s antics, LaVar Ball. However, since the Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, teammates have raved about him. Andrew Bogut, who was signed prior to the start […]

After making a jump in head coach Jason Kidd’s third season with the team, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to take the next step heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have a strong starting lineup with Malcolm Brogdon, Khris Middleton, Jabari Parker (injured), and Thon Maker. As is the […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, all the attention is on Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony for the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the Thunder only traded role players for the two All-Stars, their bench depth needs to improve if they want to be a legitimate championship contender. Although Raymond Felton is expected to […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Kyle Kuzma with the 27th overall pick. Since then, Kuzma has made headlines as the steal of the draft with his Las Vegas Summer League and preseason performances. While it was unclear if Kuzma would be a part of head coach Luke Walton’s rotation for […]

In the second preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, Lonzo Ball suffered a mild left sprained ankle. Since then, the Los Angeles Lakers point guard has not played a game but participated in practice ahead of their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Clippers. While Ball was questionable against the Clippers, he has officially been […]

Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale believes James Harden is not a leader while discussing the Chris Paul trade. After spending close to four seasons together, Harden called McHale a ‘clown’ and has more to say about his leadership. According to Victoria Nguyen of The Score, Harden says […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have made drastic roster changes in hopes of ending their 13-year playoff drought. With two rising stars in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, they traded for Jimmy Butler while signing Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford. As the Timberwolves continue to look for more veterans, […]

To begin what was a dramatic offseason, the Houston Rockets acquired Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers. Two weeks later, Leslie Alexander announced he was selling the team, which was eventually sold to Tilman Fertitta for a reported $2.2 billion. While the Rockets only gave up role players and prospects in the Paul trade, […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, all the attention was on the Los Angeles Lakers selecting Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick. However, Kyle Kuzma, who was the team’s 27th overall pick, has stolen the headlines with his performances at the Las Vegas Summer League and preseason. After winning the Summer League championship Most Valuable […]

After making their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in four seasons, the Boston Celtics made numerous roster changes as only four players remain from the 2016-17 NBA season. For the second consecutive season, they made a splash in free agency by signing Gordon Hayward to a four-year, $127 million deal. Hayward, who has reunited with […]

After signing a four-year, $94 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies last year, Chandler Parsons only appeared in 34 games due to knee problems. As the Grizzlies have made numerous roster changes during the offseason, they are hoping Parsons can remain relatively healthy. With Marc Gasol and Mike Conley still leading the way, the Grizzlies […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the most improved teams in the league. With two rising stars in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, the Timberwolves traded for Jimmy Butler and signed Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford. While it will take time for the Timberwolves to come together, […]

After Sean Marks became the Brooklyn Nets general manager during the 2015-16 NBA season, they have taken an interesting approach to their rebuilding process. Instead of trying to recruit free agents who would never sign, Marks has replenished the team’s young prospects and draft picks by taking on what are considered to be untradeable contracts […]

After losing Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors a year ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder helped Russell Westbrook by trading for Carmelo Anthony and Paul George. Along with only giving up role players for the two All-Stars, Westbrook signed his five-year, $205 million contract extension before training camp. With Oklahoma City forming a big […]

In their first season together, James Harden and head coach Mike D’Antoni found immediate success with the Houston Rockets. With D’Antoni asking Harden to play point guard, he averaged a double-double while leading the Rockets to the third-best record in the Western Conference. As Harden prepares for the 2017-18 NBA season with Chris Paul, his […]

After spending three-plus seasons together, former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale believes James Harden is ‘not a leader.’ While McHale believes Harden is a ‘phenomenal basketball player,’ he believes the addition of Chris Paul will allow the 28-year-old to focus purely on basketball. Following practice, Harden responded to McHale’s comments by calling him a […]

After an entire offseason of trade rumors, the New York Knicks eventually traded Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder prior to the start of training camp. In the trade, the Knicks received Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick via the Chicago Bulls. With President Steve Mills and general manager […]

As the former fifth overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Dante Exum has unfortunately suffered significant injuries to begin his young career. After already missing the entire 2015-16 NBA season due to a torn ACL, it appears he could miss another one. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Exum could miss the entire 2017-18 […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there are high expectations for Brandon Ingram after a strong finish to his rookie year. With numerous trade rumors surrounding him, Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson declared Ingram ‘untouchable’ during the offseason. In two appearances in the preseason, Ingram is averaging 9.5 points and 4.0 […]

During the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers stressed defense in order to create fastbreak opportunities. However, through the first three games of the preseason against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets, they are playing fast but unable to defend their opponents. As the Lakers prepare for the Sacramento Kings in Las Vegas, head coach Luke […]

Throughout his 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant has had numerous nicknames, but none have stuck like ‘The Black Mamba.’ With numerous players also adopting their own versions of Bryant’s nickname, the five-time champion revealed the meaning behind it. On The Hollywood Reporter’s Award Chatter podcast, Bryant wanted to create a different […]

After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz to end the 2015-16 NBA season. A year later, Bryant is focusing on storytelling and building up his company, Kobe Inc. With the Lakers starting a new era with Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball, Bryant reflected […]

Prior to 2017 NBA training camp, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Andrew Bogut, which marked their fourth center on the roster along with Brook Lopez, Ivica Zubac, and Thomas Bryant. In a time when teams are embracing small ball, most were surprised by the signing. After suffering a broken leg seconds into his first game […]

Despite winning three championships in four NBA Finals appearances, it is well-documented the feud between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. While O’Neal got the first laugh by winning his fourth championship with the Miami Heat, Bryant eventually won two more with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Scott Feinberg of Hollywood Reporter, the five-time champion […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, it will mark Dirk Nowitzki’s 19th season with the Dallas Mavericks. As one of the greatest power forwards in league history, the game has changed and head coach Rick Carlisle is looking to make an adjustment. Despite Nerlens Noel signing his one-year qualifying offer, Nowitzki is expected to play […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, Klay Thompson is focused on helping the Golden State Warriors win their third championship in four consecutive NBA Finals appearances. With numerous teams in the Western Conference improving, Thompson will be relied upon to guard the opponent’s best guard. While Thompson is only 27 years old and is in […]

In the second preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers not only lost 113-107, but lost Lonzo Ball to an ankle injury. While it was diagnosed as a mild sprain, Ball did not practice the following day. As the Lakers take on the Nuggets again in Ontario, CA, Ball will not play […]

With the New York Knicks trading Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Kristaps Porzingis era is officially underway. As the 22-year-old navigates through becoming the team’s first option and leader, the Knicks coaching staff have a crucial decision to make. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, more teams are embracing small ball lineups. […]

After great optimism during the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have started 0-2 in the preseason following losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. Since the arrival of President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka, the Lakers are trying to establish a winning culture. Following practice, head coach Luke Walton […]

At the 2013 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks selected Tim Hardaway Jr. with the 24th overall pick. After just two years, Hardaway Jr. was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Following a career year with the Hawks where he averaged 14.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, Hardaway Jr. found himself back with the Knicks […]

After taking the Boston Celtics to seven games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Washington Wizards signed John Wall to a contract extension, re-signed Otto Porter, and improved their bench depth in free agency. While all the talk has been about the Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, Bradley Beal has other ideas. Beal, who is coming […]

After disappointing performances at the Las Vegas Summer League, Ivica Zubac returned to form as he finished with nine points, five rebounds, and two blocks against the Minnesota Timberwolves to begin preseason. With the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Brook Lopez and signing Andrew Bogut during the offseason, there is a grand opportunity for Zubac […]

Prior to the first preseason game, Lonzo Ball was brutally honest when he said Kyle Kuzma was not ‘that good’ in college. However, Kuzma is already perhaps the steal of the 2017 NBA Draft following strong performances at the Las Vegas Summer League and preseason debut to begin his Los Angeles Lakers career. After Kuzma […]

After being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Toronto Raptors kept their core together but traded DeMarre Caroll to the Brooklyn Nets. As the Raptors acquired CJ Miles for Cory Joseph, he is expected to be the team’s new starting small forward, but Norman Powell should still be a key […]