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Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen is reiterating his belief in Shaquille Harrison, but his confidence in Harrison looks like it will come at the expense of Jabari Parker: “Jim Boylen says Shaq Harrison will remain in the rotation ahead of Jabari Parker,” writes Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report. Parker is all but out of […]

Brandon Ingram has yet to develop into the overall talent that the Los Angeles Lakers believed they were drafting with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. That’s not to say that Ingram has been a bust, but he has only shown flashes of star potential during his first two-plus seasons in the league. […]

LiAngelo Ball may not be on an NBA roster, but he is putting out a signature shoe with Big Baller Brand. LiAngelo Ball’s G3 LUX signature kicks are coming out in three different colorways. The three versions of the shoe are very basic, but they look decent. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsBIQbAg4qB/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHSmZIAdjV/ The G3 LUX signature shoes are labeled […]

The Toronto Raptors made sweeping changes in the offseason that was headlined by a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs involving All-Star wings Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan. Raptors president resident Masai Ujiri made the trade because he felt the team had peaked with DeRozan and needed to change something up if they had […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke about the secret to his success on “More Than An Athlete” hosted by Uninterrupted. James stressed his focus on keeping the “main thing, the main thing.” Secret to success: “Keep the main thing, the main thing.” – @kingjames ⁣⁣#MoreThanAnAthlete @espn+ pic.twitter.com/n1PpcXaRqd — UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) January 8, 2019 “What […]

The Utah Jazz were dealt a scare when Ricky Rubio and Thabo Sefolosha both went down with injured hamstrings. That being said, the team was given decent news on Tuesday regarding the two players. According to Shams Charania and Tony Jones of The Athletic: “Utah’s Ricky Rubio and Thabo Sefolosha both had clean MRI results today […]

Jim Boylen is catching a lot of flak as head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Chicago is 5-11 since firing former head coach Fred Hoiberg. Additionally, they’ve had their fair share of internal drama and brutal losses since Boylen took over. That being said, it’s easy for fans to forget that Boylen is still a […]

Professional sports are beginning to embrace gambling like never before, and the Washington Wizards are yet another example of the changing landscape. NBC Sports Washington will broadcast a betting-centric alternate broadcast during Washington’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. “Combining the excitement of live Wizards games with engaging predictive gaming and data feeds will deliver a […]

Patrick McCaw’s tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers was short-lived and the guard is hitting unrestricted free agency after playing just three games with the Cavs. The Golden State Warriors declined to comment when asked if they would ask the league to look into the situation. The Cavaliers signed the restricted free agent McCaw to a […]

Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls are enduring a brutal season. The young squad is 10-30 and they’ve had a hard time stringing wins together. LaVine believes that the Bulls need to take a more physical approach to the game. “I think overall we need to be tougher, if that’s sending a message and committing […]

Derrick Rose is having a resurgent year for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the oft-injured guard has missed the last five games with an ankle injury. Rose will also miss Tuesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he plans to return on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. Derrick Rose is OUT against Oklahoma City on Tuesday. […]

It’s no secret that CJ McCollum is struggling. The dynamic combo guard is a sharpshooter and natural scorer, but he hasn’t been scoring efficiently lately: “I’m not happy about it,” McCollum said to Jason Quick of The Athletic. “I gotta do better. I have to figure out ways to help contribute. Nights like tonight, when […]

The Phoenix Suns could really use some good news. They’re one of the worst teams in the league with a paltry record of 9-31. Furthermore, there is some uncertainty regarding Phoenix’s Talking Stick Resort Arena and the future of the team in the Phoenix area. Regardless of any uncertainty, Suns president and CEO Jason Rowley […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts isn’t happy with the way people are framing CJ McCollum’s season thus far. The star guard is struggling through a rough patch over his last 11 games. He’s shooting 41 percent from the field and just 26 percent from deep during that stretch. But Stotts is unhappy with […]

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Kyle Kuzma is traveling with the Los Angeles Lakers to Minnesota, but he is questionable for the team’s Sunday game due to a lower back contusion. Kuzma’s back kept him out of Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks, an embarrassing loss at the hands of one of […]

Luka Doncic is quickly making a name for himself on the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic is turning in a magnificent rookie season and is the clear front-runner for Rookie of the Year. ESPN analyst and former NBA great Chauncey Billups is a huge fan of Doncic. On ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” Billups was asked about a few […]

The Phoenix Suns are having trouble jumping out to fast starts, and superstar shooting guard Devin Booker isn’t quite sure how his team can figure things out. Booker is trusting to let the coaches fix this issue: “I don’t know,” Devin Booker told Gerald Bourguet of Hoops Habit. ” That’s not in my job description, […]

The recent reports stating that Jimmy Butler is challenging Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown are concerning for Sixers fans. Butler was supposed to be the star to help put the Sixers over the top, but it appears that he’s bringing his drama-filled antics instead. Butler’s agent is denying that there are any issues and […]

JJ Redick’s life without social media comes with certain drawbacks, as the Philadelphia 76ers guard is starting to learn. The dynamic 3-point threat is missing out on potential endorsement deals because of his social media exodus. “I was trying to get a car deal because I drive back and forth between Brooklyn and Philly, because […]

LeBron James, who has one of the most storied careers in NBA history, recently proclaimed that he was the greatest player of all time and the Los Angeles Lakers star received immediate backlash to his comments from various former players. On Friday, former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen discussed James’ comments. "My problem is more […]

Jimmy Butler, Joel Embiid, and Ben Simmons make up a formidable big three. But it’s not clear whether or not Philly will bring back Butler going forward per ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne: “While a source close to Butler contends that his intense, direct style can come off as combative as he’s trying to […]

According to Mike Wallace of Grind City Media, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley should play on Friday night when the Grizzlies play host to the upstart Brooklyn Nets. Conley said after morning shootaround his shoulder continues to progress. Said he came back to arena last night to watch the Tigers game and get another […]

The plot thickens in Philadelphia as enigmatic star Jimmy Butler is challenging Philadelphia 76ers head coach over his role in the offense, per Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Woj reports one recent film session in Portland featured Butler getting “‘disrespectful’ and beyond normal player-coach discourse.” The Sixers are dealing with a delicate situation […]

The Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace is doing damage control following an altercation between Garrett Temple and Omri Casspi following Wednesday night’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Grizzlies are looking to put this story behind them and move forward without any more controversy. https://twitter.com/grindcitymedia/status/1080914992017199104 “First of all, I’d like to apologize to our […]

Kawhi Leonard leaving the San Antonio Spurs was like a bad breakup. The initial reports of Leonard’s dissatisfaction came as a surprise to many, which led to a drawn-out out divorce that ended up reflecting poorly on Leonard and the Spurs. Now that Leonard is making his much-anticipated return to San Antonio to take on […]

According to NBA.com, the Phoenix Suns are waiving Eric Moreland after signing the big man on Dec. 10. Moreland appeared in one game for the Suns, grabbing three rebounds and failing to score a single point. Moreland was cut in an effort to save money, but by waiving him, the Suns add to their dead […]

Steve Kerr’s health has been a concern for the Golden State Warriors over the past few years, but he’s feeling as good as he has in some time. Kerr’s back issues have held him out of important playoff games in the past, but the Golden State head coach has some pep in his step this […]

DeMar DeRozan is having one of the best years of his career, and San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich believes that landing the four-time All-Star in the Kawhi Leonard trade was a godsend. according to “I wasn’t surprised,” Gregg Popovich told Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet. “I was thrilled and surprised because the way it […]

DeMar DeRozan is having an excellent season in his first year with the San Antonio Spurs, and he’s crediting his head coach Gregg Popovich for his growth. DeRozan told Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News: “He places a lot of freedom on me just to be myself and not go out there and think…For […]

According to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times, Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers is endorsing former Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson for the UCLA job. Ball told Ganguli: “I’d like to see Earl Watson get the job.” Watson was fired by the Suns just three games into the 2017-18 season. Ball told […]

Patrick McCaw recently signed an offer sheet with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the Golden State Warriors have the opportunity to match that offer if they’d like. If the Warriors do decide to bring back McCaw, it will be interesting to see how the locker room takes him in. “I’m cool with him. That’s my guy. […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has improved his counting stats this season, but his shooting numbers have dipped. Saturday night, Murray helped those numbers in a big way by dropping 46 points on 9-of-11 shooting from 3-point range. This came after a 31-point game, and Murray is confident that more huge performances are coming: “It’s […]

JaVale McGee is going to be a game-time decision on Sunday night when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Sacramento Kings. McGee is dealing with a respiratory infection and has missed the last seven games with a variety of ailments. Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet points out that McGee is itching to play on […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade’s final season — or “One Last Dance” — has everyone commenting on his legacy, and Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau is no different. Thibodeau has high praise for Wade’s play, but he’s also cognizant of the impact Wade has off the court, specifically in the Miami area. “I was […]

The Denver Nuggets have waived guard Nick Young, the team announced Sunday. Young only appeared in four games with the Nuggets and received limited playing time. Young came onto the team at a time when Denver was severely banged up. The Nuggets are still shorthanded from injuries, but they’re playing well and are starting to […]

Andrew Wiggins angered many Minnesota Timberwolves following Friday night’s game when he said that there are good fans and bad fans. He doubled down on those comments on Sunday: “If the shoe fits, wear it,” he told Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. “There’s going to be some good ones. There’s going to be some […]

Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall is contemplating surgery for his injured left heel that could keep him out for six to eight months, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that Wall has attempted to play through the pain from bone spurs this season, but […]

According to the Utah Jazz, Ricky Rubio is out for Saturday night’s game against the New York Knicks with contusions to his left low back and left knee. Rubio is having an up-and-down season, but he’s still a strong presence in the Jazz’s starting lineup. Rubio is averaging 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists […]

Devin Booker is having the best season of his career, and his most recent five games show exactly why the Phoenix Suns believe they have a budding superstar. Booker has five straight games scoring at least 25 points while dishing out at least eight assists. Those are ridiculous numbers to sustain and evidence of Booker’s […]