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Milwaukee Bucks veteran point guard Jason Terry, “The Jet,” told Woelfel’s Press Box he has no intentions of retiring when this season ends: “Oh, yeah, I’m going to keep playing. Next season would be No. 20. I want to play 20 years. That’s the goal I set for myself. I’m a very goal-oriented guy and […]

Damian Lillard being “snubbed” from the All-Star game on multiple occasions has become a common topic of discussion among NBA fans. Of course, fans are not the only ones to notice. NBA coaches get to choose who the bench players on the All-Star game are. Leaving someone who is having a great season out of […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports about recent trade buzz as we get closer to Feb. 8’s trade deadline. “It is pretty slow so far. Nobody seems desperate to get into the playoffs. The tankers are sellers, but asking prices are too high,” an NBA GM said about the current trade market. The biggest name widely known […]

One NBA GM who is widely known for his activity near the trade deadline is Houston Rockets’ Daryl Morey. He usually puts the team in position to execute near-deadline moves that either upgrade the team’s roster or help their financial situation. As one of the smartest general managers in the league, Morey’s best moves from […]

Dirk Nowitzki is an unquestionable all-time great. It seems like, with every game he plays, he gets a new accolade or breaks another record. The accomplishments in the Dallas Mavericks legendary power forward’s resume keep piling up. Last night’s 96-100 loss to the New York Knicks marked Nowitzki’s 1,435th career game. It was not a […]

Lonzo Ball’s shoe selection has made headlines even before being drafted. During the Lakers 132-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks, the rookie wore a new design of Big Baller Brand shoes. ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward reports Lonzo already knows how his new kicks should be called: Lonzo Ball said he’s thinking about naming the shoes he […]

According to Shams Charania from YahooSports, point guard John Wall has a new shoe deal: “Sources: Washington Wizards All-Star John Wall has agreed to a five-year endorsement deal with Adidas. Wall returns to the brand after testing shoe free agency over the past couple years.” Wall had been a shoe free agent for at least […]

Even from Lithuania, LaVar Ball keeps making headlines with his comments. In an exclusive interview with ESPN in Lithuania, the father of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball made some comments about head coach Luke Walton. Ball addressed how Luke Walton would not be able to handle a superstar like LeBron James, if he comes […]

As an NBA fan, it is common to wonder how frustrated Russell Westbrook’s teammates can feel playing alongside the reigning MVP, as he has the ball in his hands very often. Westbrook’s high statistics in multiple categories and triple-double records have earned him the nickname “Mr. Triple-Double”, but also “ballhog,” “stat-padder,” and “stat chaser.” In […]

There might not be any player in the NBA that gets in trouble with officials as much as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. He is often hit with technical fouls due to arguing calls or making disapproving gestures when questionable calls happen. The NBA issues a one-game suspension when a player gets his 16th […]

Dwight Howard’s lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers did not end up as most expected. A starting lineup featuring Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, and Howard was thought to be unbeatable. Instead, head coaching problems, an unstable offensive plan, numerous injuries, and lack of chemistry had the Lakers barely making […]

Jay King from Mass Live shared a video from Kyrie Irving’s media availability yesterday, in which he addresses the expectations on him before the season. Irving emphasizes how patience has been key during the first half of the season: “I actually had a chance to just slow down and realize that patience was going to […]

With the deadline to guarantee contracts approaching, a lot of teams are making transactions, which makes this quite a busy weekend. One of the teams with recent moves is the Atlanta Hawks. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports: “The Atlanta Hawks plan to guarantee the contracts of Isaiah Taylor ($1.3M) and Tyler Cavanaugh ($679K) for the rest […]

After releasing veteran center and former No. 1 overall pick Andrew Bogut earlier today, Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN reports that the Lakers are “aggressively” pursuing a player that will help the Laker’s shooting issues: “With roster spot opened, Lakers plan to be aggressive in finding some shooting on a 10-day contract among available pool of […]

In a recent matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks, Warriors rookie Jordan Bell was involved in two separate incidents with Mavericks guard Devin Harris and center Salah Mejri. Neither escalated further. The Mejri-Bell altercation got more attention, as Mejri told DefPen Hoops that Bell called him the “N-word” on three occasions: […]

As reported by Mark Berman from Fox 26, Houston Rockets guard Bobby Brown said the team informed him that he will soon be waived. “It’s tough, but it is a business. I’m not going to hold my head down or anything like that. I’ll be all right.” Berman also adds that Brown said the Rockets […]

Mike Bresnahan from Spectrum SportsNet reports Luke Walton expects rookie Lonzo Ball to play tonight: Luke Walton on Lonzo Ball: “He went through shoot-around, says he feels good. If he stays on schedule, he should play tonight.” Ball, the 2nd overall pick out of UCLA, has been sidelined with a shoulder injury for the past […]

Kristaps Porzingis appears to feel as confident as ever this year. Al Iannazzone from NewsDay reports the New York Knicks forward truly believes that this year he will participate in the All-Star game for the first time in his career. As of Jan. 4’s All-Star voting report, Porzingis has 359,459 votes. He only trails Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron […]

Now that the Houston Rockets have reportedly agreed to guarantee backup shooting guard Gerald Green’s contract, he is safe. After being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks before this season started, Green disappeared from the picture. Many people assumed he was playing overseas, as he was not on G-League rosters. He could also have been mulling […]

In the most recent episode of The Washington Post podcast with Tim Bontemps, guest Brian Windhorst from ESPN discussed how, as the trade deadline approaches, several teams might be looking to make some particular moves. These trades are not necessarily fueled by the need of adding a backup player or a star to lead them to the […]

Nobody expected the Chicago Bulls to be good this season. After dealing away Jimmy Butler in exchange for young assets, everyone understood the Bulls were headed for a rebuild. It was bad enough that Zach LaVine was brought with an injury that still needed more time to heal. Plus, the fight between Bobby Portis and […]

Stefan Bondy of New York Daily News reports that the New York Knicks are interested in calling up G League star Trey Burke. He was signed by the Knicks on October 11, 2017, but released just three days later. He now plays for the Westchester Knicks, New York’s affiliate G League team. Burke is averaging 27.3 […]

After Paul Millsap left the Atlanta Hawks in free agency last summer, every player from the 2014-15 Hawks starting lineup that won 60 games was gone. Now, their best player is 24-year old German point guard Dennis Shröder. The Hawks are filled with a mix of veterans and young players with lack of experience while […]

It is common for NBA general managers to consult their staff about a draft prospect. It could be asking the head coach about this player’s game and if it fits the team’s system or asking the scouts about this player’s strengths and weaknesses. But instances of GMs asking players about prospects are not very common […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Durant’s playing styles might be completely different. But one unstoppable skill that both possess is deadly jump shots standing at 7 feet tall. That is an ability that has made both of these players great. Durant loves playing against Dirk. Per Bay Area News Group’s Mark Medina, Durant said: “It’s always good to […]

We all know how the Kyrie Irving drama unfolded this last offseason. After Irving asked the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office for a trade and the rumor spread throughout the internet, a lot of possible destinations for him started surfacing; it was not a matter of if it was happening or not, but only a matter […]

Damian Lillard is certainly one of the most respected players in the league because of his loyalty. For instance, three offseasons ago, when LaMarcus Aldridge and Wesley Matthews left the Blazers in free agency and both Nicolas Batum and Robin Lopez were traded away, Lillard could have also left a team with none of their […]