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It is now being reported that the Sacramento Kings may eye Kawhi Leonard through a potential trade with the San Antonio Spurs. For the opposite of initiated, on Friday huge news was reported that Kawhi Leonard wanted out of dodge, which is a fancy way of saying he wanted to be traded from the San […]

With news surfacing that Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, another report has quickly surfaced that he wants in with the Los Angeles Lakers. Without burying the lede too much, here is the report on Kawhi Leonard supposedly wanting to go to not only the warm coast, but Los Angeles specifically. San Antonio’s Kawhi […]

The New York Knicks, a supposed sleeping giant in the NBA, are forever a few moves away from competence. It is a never ending cycle of ho-hum moves made by an owner who is as known for his equally awful musical exploits as he is his passe approach to running the franchise. And yet, with […]

Milwaukee Bucks talent Khris Middleton is probably as underrated a player in the NBA as there is, and he actually knows it. In a solid Q&A with Sports Illustrated, Middleton was asked if he felt like was one of the more underrated players in his career, after the writer referenced a different media member confusing […]

It is the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s historic shot in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. It is the one in which Utah Jazz fans believe Jordan shoved Byron Russell to the side, but the same game that put a cherry on top of His Airness’ stay with the Chicago Bulls. Despite being two decades […]

Way back when Jeremy Lin was a rookie, well before Linsanity took over New York City, Monta Ellis provided the youngster with jeans. I kid you not. This is not a joke. It is not a shame. It’s not some random filler for offseason content… Well, I mean, it is partially that, but this is […]

If you had Phoenix Suns talent TJ Warren and Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas exchanging light jabs with each other on social media in your office pool, congratulations. You just won something. In what was merely a simple, giggle exchange, Warren posted something. After that, Thomas called the uniforms something other than a positive […]

According to Golden State head coach Steve Kerr, the Warriors have yet to fully figure out how to use Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry together. On a recent edition of Zach Lowe’s podcast, here is an exchange between Golden State’s head coach and the wickedly talented ESPN scribe: Zach Lowe: “Is there any kernel of […]

During their NBA title celebration parade, the Golden State Warriors fans trolled Cavs forward LeBron James via a fancy golf cart. To be clear, it wasn’t all of the players on Golden State. In fact, it wasn’t a single player on the Warriors. It was more accurately a couple of dudes in the parade in […]

After some quick hoopla, it appears as though Kevin Durant will be returning for yet another season with the Golden State Warriors. We know this, mind you, because he literally said as much at Golden State’s NBA championship parade-thingy. Kevin Durant nudged about his contract again on stage: "Why was that even a discussion? Why […]

Dell Curry, father of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, wasn’t too shy to slightly hurl his son under the figurative bus recently. Mind you, it was nothing bad. Simply a little joke at the expense of his kid while discussing how own past as nearly being a Major League Baseball player. From the San […]

Things have somehow become weirder in the entire Sixers-Bryan Colangelo burner account debacle. Minutes after it was reported that the Sixers and Colangelo mutually agreed to spit, it was then reported that Jerry Colangelo, Bryan’s father, threatened the franchise if they fired his kid, which is why it took so long for this splitting to […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is a special talent. While not the superstar that Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry happen to be, he’s as important to Steve Kerr’s roster as Draymond Green, even if he’s usually reserved for some fun jokes on social media. That being said, the jokes are all fire. They are […]

Vince Carter, a former dunk contest winner, and a longtime player has won the NBPA’s ‘Most Respected’ award, given to the guy who is admired most by his peers. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjlax9qjEBt/?hl=en&taken-by=thenbpa Carter, a 20-year NBA veteran and likely a future Hall of Famer, earlier got the Backbone award for his stellar work helping the Sacramento Kings. […]

Former New York Knicks talent Al Harrington, who played for several teams during his NBA career, has invested roughly $5 million into the weed business. It is 2018, friends. Get your mind out of the gutter. Everything here is legal. A 16-year NBA career, Harrington did a pretty cool news hit with Vice, discussing how […]

It would be like blaming your dog for eating your homework, but instead of the teacher calling you out on your astonishingly unoriginal bologna, s/he decided you would be best served being told that your favorite uncle will see the electric chair as a result of your lies. Does any of that make sense? Of […]

Trae Young, who took college basketball by storm, is set to have a private workout with the New York Knicks at their practice facility in Westchester County. ESPN was the first to report the news. Young, who led college basketball in both points and assists this past season, is an intriguing prospect for many NBA […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis highlight NBPA’s Backbone Award winners, which were announced this week by way of various social media posts. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjaXp6VB6Fi/?taken-by=thenbpa The Backbone Award is intended to honor a player on each NBA team that represents the heart and soul of their respective team. In turn, that means each franchise in the league […]

The Denver Nuggets are to undergo a branding change this offseason, including different uniforms for the upcoming season. Sources have confirmed to @MileHighSports that the Denver Nuggets will be changing their branding and uniforms sometime this offseason. By next year you can expect a near overhaul of the team's current branding. — T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) […]

Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell has won the NBPA’s Leadfer of the New School award, as it was announced on various social media platforms. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjadmBmjxEK/?taken-by=thenbpa One of the many new Players Voice categories, the Leader of the New School award honors “the rookie who rose to the occasion and proved they are a star in the […]

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier is incredibly excited for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference against the Cleveland Cavaliers. How do we know this? He literally said as much. “It’s going to be a lot of fun, first and foremost,” Celtics guard Terry Rozier said, via Sporting News. “It’s going to be a lot of […]

Cavs superstar LeBron James understands the Boston Celtics are undfeated in the playoffs at home, but it doesn’t make him any less excited to take on the challenge of changing that in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. “They’re 10-0 on their home floor, and they’ve been very successful against us, obviously, at home,” […]

Good news out of Boston Celtics camp, as sensational rookie talent Jayson Tatum has been given the (mostly) green light in regards to his health. There was a scare that he might have suffered a concussion in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jay King reported the news on the […]

The NBA has announced the launching of a new mental health and wellness program, which will help players in a variety of new ways. Former NBA player Keyon Dooling will help lead the program into the future. “I am thrilled to be a part of this new program within the NBPA,” Dooling said in a […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is denying a report that he requested to meet with team owner Paul Allen to talk about some stuff. The Oregonian‘s John Canzano was the first to report the meeting. That was, well, until Damian Lillard took to the mean streets of Twitter to deny the report as if he […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr had to remind Houston Rockets guard James Harden that he was arguing about his own move on Thursday evening. In Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Harden was upset one of his own moves was used against him. The Beard, as he is lovingly known, has a habit […]

On Thursday evening, Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul put Golden State Warriors gunslinger Steph Curry in a blender like Eve 6. For the sake of clarity, here is the outdated reference made in the lede: That’s not going to help the Steph Curry is bad at defense narrative. The Warriors, after losing Game 4, weren’t […]

According to Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, there isn’t a guy trotting about the world in the purple and gold with thicker skin than Lonzo Ball. Relax, friends. It is only a figure of speech. Randle doesn’t actually mean Ball has some superhero-like thick skin or is suffering from crazy disease in which he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were hoping two rookies, Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma, would help the franchise return to former glory. It hasn’t gone exactly to plan yet, but the latter exceeded expectations, with the former doing far better than people will give him credit for given the hyperbolic goals attached to his aura. Nevertheless, […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is a special talent, but he is apparently terrified of both water and the slides that are used to make the former even more awesome. .@JoelEmbiid isn't a fan of water slides 😂 🎥 via @MichaelGRubin pic.twitter.com/62i3Jpu13N — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 19, 2018 Fine. Fine. To be […]

Not only did LeBron James will his Cleveland Cavaliers to an important Game 3 victory over the Boston Celtics to cut the series deficit to one game to Boston’s two, but there is a weird fallout happening now that the event is over. In a video captured, if one wants to believe it, LeBron James […]

Luka Doncic, a presumed top one or two choice in the 2018 NBA Drat, lead Real Madrid to EuroLeague final over the weekend. In total, he finished with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Here are some highlights from the game itself. Potential No. 1 pick @luka7doncic led Real Madrid to the @EuroLeague final with 16 […]

Boston Celtics talent Jayson Tatum was recently on the wrong end of a Kobe Bryant critique, but he isn’t going to be saddened by it. In fact, he enjoys what Jelly Bean Jr. had to say. Over at ESPN, Kobe Bryant has been doing these videos in which he explains what is happening during and […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has sent out an update after reports surfaced of him being rushed to the hospital following a health scare. For those missing some context: Russell, who is synonymous with the NBA, had been rushed to the hospital, according to numerous reports. TMZ was the first to break the news, as […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who is synonymous with the NBA, has been rushed to the hospital, according to numerous reports. TMZ was the first to break the news, as the media outlet relayed the following information about the Celtics great: Law enforcement sources tell us … an ambulance was called to Russell’s home in […]

Rob Pelinka, who is the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, was once the agent of purple and gold great Kobe Bryant. It is why it is not shocking that the latter gave the former some advice before he took the job of overseeing the Los Angeles rebuild. In an interview on ESPN 2 […]

Some fans and media members claimed Kevin Durant ruined the NBA when he bolted the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors. After all, he was joining a 73-win team, and what other NBA franchise would be able to compete with that many stars in their prime at the same time? It was as […]

Sure. Yeah. Of course. The Cleveland Cavaliers, despite the best efforts of LeBron James in Game 2, are now down two games to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. A nation awaits with bated breath, not yearning for a world without The King, but the people seem ready to give up on his […]

Boston Celtics great Bill Russell took to Twitter to defend Marcus Smart after his guys defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. For context, for those uninitiated: It was the fourth quarter of Game 2, with the Celtics leading and Al Horford attempting to put in a an alley-oop attempt, then […]