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Now that Dwight Howard’s tenure is likely over in Houston, there’s no reason for him to hold back in his displeasure anymore. While appearing as a guest on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” on Tuesday, the Houston Rockets center opened up about certain topics, most notably, the accusation that he’s been disinterested during games. The 6-foot-11 […]

Phil Jackson may be a legendary basketball figure, but there’s evidence that suggests he may be hurting the New York Knicks. Chris Mannix of The Vertical has an interesting article which lists various reasons as to why the 11-time champion is currently holding back the franchise. One of Mannix’s main points is how Jackson has […]

Considering three of the four games in the Miami Heat–Toronto Raptors series have gone into overtime, it’s safe to say that every shot counts. Take for instance, Dwyane Wade‘s layup with the Heat leading 89-85 over the Raptors with roughly a minute remaining in overtime during Monday night’s Game 4. Nine times out of 10, […]

Kemba Walker has undergone another knee surgery. The Charlotte Hornets point guard had successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on Monday. The team announced that Walker would be able to resume all basketball activities by early July and that he’ll be ready for the start of next season. Although there […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook is a do-it-all type of player. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard led the NBA with 18 triple-doubles, the most the league had seen in a single season over the past 50 seasons. The 27-year-old averaged an eye-popping 23.5 points, 10.4 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game in 2015-16. However, […]

Meyers Leonard has plenty of free time these days. Although his Portland Trail Blazers are currently in the midst of a tough series with the Golden State Warriors, Leonard won’t be a part of it—he’s out for the season due to a left shoulder injury that required surgery. Since Leonard won’t be a part of […]

There have been a lot of head coaches that have lost to the Golden State Warriors over the past two seasons. However, it is an exclusive club when it relates to playoff coaches. As everyone knows, the Warriors have won their last five playoff series. They’re currently in the semifinals after dispatching the Houston Rockets in the […]

There is no doubt LaMarcus Aldridge was a very good player for the Portland Trail Blazers. Before signing with the San Antonio Spurs, Aldridge had spent the first nine years of his career in Portland. Along the way, he became a four-time All-Star and was named to three All-NBA teams while a member of the […]

While Dave Joerger was fired by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, it wasn’t for the reasons you’d expect. Coaches are normally fired for underwhelming results or clashes with higher-ups within the organization. However, Joerger’s case is a little bit different—he was fired because he was seeking permission to speak with other teams about their vacancies: […]

Dwyane Wade has never been known for his three-point shooting, but this year’s postseason has been a different story. The Miami Heat veteran has converted on just 28.4 percent of his three-point shots during his 13-year NBA career. Perhaps even more telling is the fact that he nailed just seven shots from beyond the arc […]

Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, Russell Westbrook took full blame for the defeat. Although the Thunder lost just 100-96 to the Spurs, Westbrook’s inefficient shooting on 31 attempts is what really did them in. Not only did the 6-foot-3 guard miss 21 total shot attempts, he […]

It took one heck of a monster performance to beat the Golden State Warriors, but Damian Lillard was up to the task. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Warriors for the first time in their best-of-seven series on Saturday, 120-108. Despite both Draymond Green and Klay Thompson scoring at least 35 points each, Lillard’s 40 points […]

Devin Booker will be representing the Phoenix Suns at the NBA Draft lottery, but he’s bringing some company with him. The Suns guard has invited Jenna Warren, a 16-year-old with down syndrome and her family to join him at the draft lottery on May 17 in New York City. Booker extended the invitation via video […]

While Kevin Durant will be a free agent this summer, it doesn’t mean money will be the determining factor in his decision. The 27-year-old forward commented on San Antonio Spurs forward David West, who took a pay cut in order to sign with the Spurs for less than $1.5 million this season, via Anthony Slater […]

The Memphis Grizzlies fired Dave Joerger as head coach on Saturday, but already have a big name in mind to fill the void. According to Adrian Wojnarowksi of The Vertical, the Grizzlies will pursue Frank Vogel and are willing to pay him top dollar to coach in Memphis: Memphis plans to pursue Frank Vogel, league […]

Dave Joerger may have lost one head coaching gig, but it looks like he’s in line for another. The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Joerger is at the top of the Sacramento Kings‘ wish list after being fired by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday morning. Part of the reason Joerger was fired by the Grizzlies […]

The NBA will begin their combine process on Wednesday, but don’t expect LSU’s Ben Simmons to be a part of it. The league released the list of 63 players who will take part in the combine, which begins on May 11th and concludes on May 15th. Simmons, who is widely expected to go No. 1 […]

Although it’s unclear if the New York Knicks consider David Blatt to be a serious coaching candidate, the former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach believes he is. According to The New York Times‘ Harvey Araton, Blatt walked away from his meeting with Phil Jackson last month believing he was a “legit coaching candidate:” “According to a […]

You can officially count another free agent in the coaching market. The Memphis Grizzlies announced early Saturday morning that they dismissed Dave Joerger of his coaching duties. Marc J. Spears of ESPN stated that the team was tired of Joerger’s lack of commitment to the franchise: Grizzlies got tired of Dave Joerger not being committed to […]

After suffering a season-ending quad injury just two weeks prior, the Los Angeles Clippers have officially ruled Blake Griffin out for the 2016 Olympics. Griffin will not be able to play for Team USA after undergoing a bone marrow procedure in his left quad, according to a report from ESPN’s Marc Stein. The Clippers forward […]

It seems the Los Angeles Lakers don’t have any interest in trading their top-three pick after all. Assuming the Lakers retain their top-three pick in this year’s draft, general manager Mitch Kupchak laughed off the notion that the team would be looking to trade its pick, via the Thompson and Trudell radio show on ESPN710 in […]

The New York Knicks may have found a new candidate for their head coaching vacancy. While most signs seems to point toward the Knicks bringing back interim coach Kurt Rambis as the head coach for next season, New York is still keeping its options open. Marc Berman and Fred Kerber of The New York Post […]

Derek Fisher had high expectations upon becoming the head coach of the New York Knicks in 2014. It was a match made in heaven. Phil Jackson was the president of the Knicks after having coached Derek Fisher to five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson was familiar with Fisher’s strengths and Fisher had knowledge […]

The New York Knicks may technically be on a “coaching search,” but there is only one man that many believe will be the team’s coach next season. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, multiple executives around the league believe the Knicks will keep Kurt Rambis as head coach. Rambis served as […]

It’s no secret that the Golden State Warriors could sign Kevin Durant this offseason. While the Warriors are already explosive with their current core, the prospect of adding the top free agent on the market would just about make Golden State an unstoppable force. To some players on the Warriors’ current roster, they would feel […]

Chris Bosh won’t play another game this season, but one South Florida reporter believes he won’t play again. Ira Winderman of South Florida’s Sun Sentinel stated on a local radio show on 560 WQAM that he doesn’t think Bosh will ever suit up in another NBA game due to his blood clots problem: “I think […]

When the Indiana Pacers officially parted ways with Frank Vogel on Thursday, the move was met with general shock. How could the Pacers let go of a 42-year-old coach that had just taken them to two consecutive conference finals just a couple years prior? For those that aren’t aware, Vogel is clearly a respected coach […]

Height is a pretty big deal in the NBA. Considering that the game of basketball centers around a hoop that is 10 feet high, it only makes sense that being taller tends to be an advantage.  However, some players lie about their listed heights—to appear shorter. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is known for many things. The Minnesota Timberwolves center was the NBA’s best rookie this past season. Despite being just 20 years of age, he averaged a double-double in his rookie campaign and even managed to knock down 30 treys. What he may also be known for is his affinity for cats. Here […]

Brian Shaw may be making a return to Los Angeles. With Luke Walton penciled in as the Los Angeles Lakers‘ new head coach, he’ll be looking for assistant coaches to fill out his staff. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, Shaw is a name reportedly on Walton’s wish list. While Shaw obviously has head […]

Despite being an MVP candidate and an All-NBA player, James Harden’s most distinguishing characteristic is his beard. The man nicknamed “The Beard” has made a quite a name for himself off of the court. The Houston Rockets star agreed to a $200 million endorsement deal with Adidas last year and also has an endorsement deal with […]

In an odd turn of events, the Houston Rockets may be looking at a candidate with zero coaching experience to be their new head coach. Kenny Smith, who has served as a TNT analyst for the past 18 years, is being considered for the Rockets’ head coaching vacancy, ESPN’s Marc Stein reports. RELATED: Former Rockets champion […]

Ayesha Curry is happily married and has two children with the best player in the NBA, but that hasn’t left her immune to criticism. RELATED: Ayesha Curry embarrasses social media troll on Twitter Curry has been the target of criticism for “slut-shaming.” Back in December, the wife of Stephen Curry tweeted critical remarks about women who […]

The Houston Rockets may be looking at a familiar name to fill their head coaching void. Sam Cassell, who won two championships in Houston during the 1994 and 1995 Finals, interviewed for the team’s head coaching vacancy on Tuesday. According to Adrian Wojnarowksi of The Vertical, Cassell is just one of 10 to 15 candidates […]

Toronto Raptors fever has taken over to the point where the mascot is now crashing city council meetings. While Mayor John Tory was reading a congratulatory letter for the Raptors following their first playoff series win since 2001, The Raptor crashed the party and proceeded to rub a bald man’s head: City Council wishes the […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers may have a chance at getting the No. 1 overall pick after finishing with the second worst record in the NBA, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to use it. Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports 1 reports that the Lakers will likely be trading their top-three pick in order to […]

Considering Karl-Anthony Towns was probably the best rookie of the 2015 draft class, you would think he would be a bit content with his skill set. For the Minnesota Timberwolves center, that doesn’t appear to be the case. While Towns will likely win the 2015-16 Rookie of the Year award, he isn’t done improving in […]

While the Charlotte Hornets may have ended their season in blowout fashion, it doesn’t mean their players don’t want to return for next season. After the Hornets established franchise-bests in wins (48) and postseason victories (three) since basketball returned to Charlotte in 2004, numerous Hornets free agents expressed their desire to return for next season. […]

It’s a well-known fact that Kobe Bryant was a bit of an alpha male throughout his 20-year NBA career. To be a leader on five NBA championships and rank third on the all-time scoring list, you kind of have to have a dominant personality. However, there may be no better chart to show Bryant’s alpha […]