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The Dallas Mavericks are embroiled in a controversy regarding workplace misconduct. In a report released Wednesday, the NBA found the Mavs had, “Serious workplace misconduct by former and current employees,” and “improper or ineffective management” per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The report centered around former president and CEO of the Mavericks, Terdema Ussery, whose severe […]

The NBA world is in a frenzy after news broke that Jimmy Butler wants a trade out of Minnesota, and that world includes Knicks big man Enes Kanter. The Timberwolves star has three teams he’d be willing to sign an extension with: the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets. Now that it’s […]

The NBA is taking a proactive approach to mental health awareness and Adam Silver and Michele Roberts are leading the charge. Shams Charania of The Athletic was the first to report on the letter that Silver and Roberts sent to players “encouraging players to utilize increased resources for personal development” and detailed the league’s “newly-enhanced […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are putting the finishing touches on their offseason roster before they need to make difficult decisions about the regular-season roster. The Bucks are bringing in former Boston Celtics first-round pick James Young in addition to undrafted rookie Robert Johnson. Keith Smith of RealGM and CelticsBlog reported the signings via Twitter: The Milwaukee Bucks […]

Eric Moreland and the Toronto Raptors have reached agreement on a one-year, partially guaranteed deal, per Mike Scotto of The Athletic. Teams are looking to round out their rosters as training camp approaches. The Toronto Raptors and free agent forward Eric Moreland have agreed to a one-year, partially guaranteed deal, a league source told The […]

Theo Pinson, 22, signed with the Brooklyn Nets in August, but on Tuesday, Kenny Atkinson confirmed that Pinson will be on a two-way contract, per Mike Scotto of The Athletic. Both of the Nets’ two-way contracts are filled after they signed Alan Williams to a two-way deal on Friday. Two-way contracts are a way for teams to […]

Injuries continue to hamper Dion Waiters’ career. As the 26-year-old guard prepares to get back on the court, it appears that a return on opening night is almost out of the question, the Miami Heat announced via Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Dion Waiters, who is currently rehabbing from foot surgery, will not be available […]

Russell Westbrook is a bad man on the basketball court. But off the court, Westbrook is a family man, and he and his wife, Nina, are preparing to welcome some new additions to the family. The Oklahoma City Thunder posted a video to YouTube and Twitter in which Russell and Nina announced they are having […]

Dwyane Wade is officially back. After announcing his decision to return to the Miami Heat for one final season, Wade officially signed his new deal on Tuesday. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1042132382269296640 The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it’s understood that Wade is only returning for one season at the veteran’s minimum of $2.4 million.  Wade […]

Monty Williams is joining Brett Brown’s staff on the Sixers as his lead assistant. The two have a history dating back to their days in San Antonio where Brown took Williams under his wing. #Sixers lead assistant Monty Williams on head coach Brett Brown: “He was a guy who gave me a shot.” Following his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers long process to find a new general manager continues as Gersson Rosas and Justin Zanik look to be distinct possibilities. According to Keith Pompey of Philly.com, Rosas and Zanik are getting second interviews with Philadelphia. Rosas is currently the vice president of the Houston Rockets. Justin Zanik is the assistant general manager […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are bolstering their backcourt with the addition of Jarrett Jack. The savvy veteran will back up the likes of Jrue Holiday, Elfrid Payton, and E’Twaun Moore. Jack is coming off a relatively successful season in New York. The one-year deal was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic and it’s […]

The Houston Rockets were on the precipice of the NBA Finals last season when Chris Paul went down with a hamstring injury. That injury would doom the Rockets and Paul’s absence loomed large over Houston’s Game 6 and Game 7 losses. Keeping Paul healthy is one of the things the Rockets want to focus on this […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most entertaining athletes of his generation and the Hall of Fame center’s alter ego, DJ Shaq Diesel made an appearance at Lost Lands Music Festival. DJ Shaq Diesel can be seen pumping up the crowd with his fist pumping and towel waving. Lost Lands Music Festival is an electronic […]

Damian Lillard’s reaction to the news of the Patriots acquiring troubled wide receiver, Josh Gordon is relatable. For anyone who is tired of watching the Patriots dominate the NFL, the news could only be met with one response. Uh oh. Uh oh https://t.co/4EZcCiP4ne — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 17, 2018 But Lillard wasn’t the only […]

LeBron James can do it all. James’ SpringHill Entertainment recently produced an HBO Sports documentary about Muhammad Ali called What’s My Name. Ali is one of the most interesting and captivating athletes in the history of the world. The two-part documentary is set to come out in 2019. The Greatest, like you’ve never seen him […]

Just about everyone was watching Canelo Alvarez take down Gennady Golovkin last night, including Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier. Gobert took to Twitter to decry the judges’ decision in favor of Alvarez. Gobert thought GGG edged out Canelo, but he still thought the bout was a classic. Magic swingman Evan Fournier and fellow Frenchman, Evan […]

Khris Middleton’s stock is quickly rising. The Milwaukee Bucks swingman had a career year in 2017-18 and he’s looking to build off of his performance as he enters a contract year. Middleton has yet to receive any accolades. But his best chance at appearing in the All-Star Game is now. After a quick glance at […]

Justin Patton has had incredibly tough luck at the early stage of his career. He’s dealt with a slew of injuries that have hampered his development. The Minnesota Timberwolves big man and former first-round draft pick had suffered another broken foot according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. To make matters worse, this time around, […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant big men in the history of the NBA. Shaq was the prototypical big man for his era, using his size to exert his will on defenders and give opposing coaches nightmares. Today, big men are encouraged to step out from beyond the arc […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving is an incredibly gifted scorer who brings a unique style to the game. From a technical standpoint, he has everything you could ask for from a guard. Irving is an excellent shooter with range beyond the three-point line and a versatile shot that holds up well off the dribble […]

Happy birthday Gary Harris! The Denver Nuggets guard turns 24 on Friday and his teammates serenaded the prolific scorer with a poolside rendition of “Happy Birthday” and Harris was loving it. Harris is entering his fifth season in the league and he’s seen steady growth in every year. Last season, Harris was a starter and consistent […]

Kelly Olynyk played a huge role in Team Canada’s 85-77 victory of Brazil in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Americas Qualifier. The Miami Heat forward led the way for Canada with 20 points and 19 rebounds. After the game, he told Lori Ewing of The Canadian Press: “There’s something about coming home and being […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson can do whatever Klay Thompson wants. When you’re a three-time NBA champion, one of the best shooters in NBA history, and a bad man on the basketball court, it doesn’t matter what you look like. Fittingly, Thompson is sporting a new bearded look. Klay grew the hair out and […]

Drake turned heads at his concert in D.C. by wearing John Wall’s high school jersey. The rapper definitely knows how to work the crowd. Appearing in D.C. in a jersey of the Washington Wizards’ star was definitely a good call by the Toronto Raptors’ brand ambassador. Hip-hop culture and basketball are undeniably linked. Drake is a fixture […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is keeping busy in retirement and the latest news is that he contacted the best-selling novelist Paulo Coehlo about possibly working together per Lucas Pastore of UOL. “Kobe Bryant phoned me about three months ago. He wanted us to do something together, maybe a book written with four hands.” […]

Most NBA players hope to emulate LeBron James on the court, but his Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kyle Kuzma also hopes to emulate his new teammate off the court. He sees how much James gives back to his hometown of Akron, Ohio and Kuzma wants to do the same for his hometown of Flint, Michigan. […]

The Toronto Raptors took a major gamble by trading for Kawhi Leonard. The team had no assurances that Leonard would sign a long-term deal to remain in Toronto, but they pulled the trigger on the deal anyway. Well, the team could be rewarded for their gamble. According to Marc. J. Spears of The Undefeated: “The […]

Richard Jefferson has made it clear that he wants to play at least one more season, but the 38-year-old needs to weigh a couple other options as well. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post is reporting that there is interest in from the L.A. Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets in bringing on Jefferson as […]

Richard Jefferson may be 38-years-old, but he doesn’t want his basketball career to end yet. He’s still hoping to play again this season. Jefferson spoke with Andrew Marchand of the New York Post about his quest to play another season. Jefferson said: “I’m a basketball player until I am not a basketball player. My goal […]

The charges against the Boston Celtics’ Jabari Bird are concerning. Bird is alleged to have strangled and beaten a woman for hours. He was arrested and released on $50,000 bail. He is taking an indefinite leave from the Celtics to deal with his legal and medical issues for the time being. The Celtics released a […]

LeBron James is keeping himself busy during the offseason. Not only is he looking to bring the Los Angeles Lakers back to prominence, but he’s also trying his hand in the world of television. James is producing two more TV shows through his production company, SpringHill Entertainment, according to Joe Otterson of Variety. It’s interesting to note […]

Jabari Bird is deciding to step away from the Boston Celtics indefinitely while he looks to address his legal and medical issues. According to Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Bird released a statement that reads: “I’m taking some time away from the team as I deal with my legal and medical issues. I apologize to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went through one of the weirdest years in recent NBA history last season. One of the main storylines surrounded the first pick in the draft, Markelle Fultz. After he lost his touch on his shot and hit the bench with a mysterious injury, the media began to vociferously cover the rookie’s struggles, […]

J.J. Redick ultimately decided to re-sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he had an opportunity to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Redick told ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post podcast that he could have signed with the Lakers this offseason. The veteran had previously revealed that he considered the Indiana Pacers before returning to […]

A trade between the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers involving Kawhi Leonard and Markelle Fultz looked possible at points during the offseason. As it turns out, there doesn’t seem to be any evidence that the Spurs wanted Markelle Fultz. ESPN’s Zach Lowe said on The Lowe Post podcast: “There is no evidence that the […]

The Boston Celtics have a surplus of talent, which Gordon Hayward knows as well as anyone. His teammates stepped up in his absence last season, resulting in serious questions regarding who should start on opening night. But Hayward doesn’t seem to care who starts: Gordon Hayward: “We have so much depth, we have so much […]

Carmelo Anthony’s role with the Houston Rockets is one of the major storylines heading into this upcoming season. Paul Pierce believes that Melo will fill a similar role to what Pierce himself did during his season with the Washington Wizards: Paul Pierce on The Jump said he expects Carmelo Anthony to play a similar role […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker underwent hand surgery on Monday morning, and people with way too much time on their hands are already coming up with conspiracy theories about how he injured himself. Booker took to Instagram to shoot down a few of the theories. The two crackpot theories Booker mentions are that he was […]