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In an unusual story, experienced NBA guard Devin Harris fought a nagging injury commonly known as ‘turf toe’ towards the end of last season. At the Dallas Mavericks‘ training camp on Thursday, Harris spoke to Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News and revealed the extent of the injury. “Remember when I had the turf toe […]

After George Karl’s bitter exit from the Sacramento Kings organization during last year’s All-Star break, many assumed that the relationship breakdowns would have left a bad taste in the coach’s mouth. Apparently, that is not the case. Speaking during the Kings media day on Monday, newly acquired point guard Ty Lawson surprised reporters when he revealed the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had an incredibly busy summer but they still have an important issue to address: Mason Plumlee‘s contract. Plumlee is entering his fourth year in the league and the organization needs to decide if they will offer him an extension before the October 31 deadline. When speaking to CSN NW’s Jason Quick, […]

The Sacramento Kings started proceedings for the 2016-2017 season on Monday, when the players and coaching staff reported for media day. The Kings roster is full of players that could be called ‘misunderstood’. The always outspoken Matt Barnes joined the team over the summer and is expected to serve as a mentor for the demonstrative big […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ president Peter Feigin believes that one of his primary responsibilities is to build an unbreakable connection between the city and his organization. He even addressed what he feels to be a very serious issue within the local community. In a fascinating conversation with Dennis Punzel of The Wisconsin State Journal, Feigel discussed the […]

Jeremy Lin signed with the Brooklyn Nets this summer in free agency, taking him back to where Linsanity all began. Although he feels as though his emergence for the New York Knicks wouldn’t have been a headline-grabbing story if he wasn’t Asian-American. At the Nets’ media day, the 28-year-old point guard spoke about the phenomenon […]

Despite the Golden State Warriors adding one of the best players in the world, Kevin Durant, to their already stacked roster, Los Angeles Clippers head coachDoc Rivers isn’t ready to hand them the Larry O’Brien trophy just yet. Rivers believes that his team can go toe-to-toe with the Warriors and renew an old rivalry with […]

After betting on himself by deciding not to sign an extension with the Golden State Warriors last year, Harrison Barnes was rewarded during this year’s lucrative free-agency period with a four-year, $94.4 million deal. However, a twist in the plot meant that the contract was signed with the Dallas Mavericks. When Kevin Durant‘s huge free-agency […]

Basketball superstar LeBron James won his third NBA championship this summer, further cementing his legacy as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. His incredible ability to do just about anything on the court is well known but his success goes far beyond the hardwood. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward has various off-court interests and a never-ending list of […]

Golden State Warriors General Manager Bob Myers doesn’t feel the need to apologize for loading his team with talent and rightfully so. Myers has seen his organization’s reputation shift over the summer, following Kevin Durant’s free agency decision to head to the Bay Area to form what many have called a ‘super team’. The public opinion […]

Since his arrival in Miami, Goran Dragic has not been able to play alongside Chris Bosh as much as he’d hoped when he signed with the Heat two years ago. Bosh recently failed a medical, ruling him out of basketball related activity once again. Due to Bosh’s unfortunate, ongoing health complications, Dragic will be expected to take […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter has been making unusual headlines since his arrival in the NBA. From his fascination with WWE’s The Undertaker and his ongoing ‘bromance’ with Kiwi teammate Steven Adams, to more serious issues such as his complicated relationship with his father; Kanter isn’t afraid to express himself. The Turkish big man was typically […]

Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden’s defense has been an incredible weak point of his game during the seven years he’s been in the league. As he’s become a prominent player in the league and the face of the Rockets franchise, his work on the defensive end has been increasingly scrutinized. Harden’s offensive ability […]

After some time out rehabilitating from knee surgery, the New Orleans Pelicans combo-guard Tyreke Evans is optimistic that he will be able to return to the court by the middle of December. Following an operation in February, it was assumed that the 27-year-old would not be available at the beginning of the forthcoming 2016-2017 season […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis reassured the franchise’s fan-based on Friday afternoon, when he stressed his level of commitment to the organization. The three-time NBA All-Star signed a five-year, $145 million extension last year, cementing his leading role in the team’s future. “I never plan on leaving here. I love it here,” Davis as […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ legendary point guard Magic Johnson used his platform as an NBA great to address the ongoing protests in Charlotte on Thursday, pleading for the violence to stop. Following more distressing news of African Americans being murdered by the police force, Magic took to his Twitter account to post a string of emotionally […]

For a player that was selected with the 46th pick of the 2014 draft, many would say Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson has already overachieved. The 24-year-old’s diverse offensive game has been one of the Lakers’ few signs of positivity over the last few years. His defense however, has always been an outstanding flaw. Clarkson has […]

Over the span of his career, Stan Van Gundy has gained a reputation as one of the elite coaches in the NBA. It seems as though one of his key abilities as a coach is his approachability and man-management, according to a recent story from Keith Langlois of NBA.com. One of Van Gundy’s Detroit Pistons […]

Former Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is currently facing a very serious sexual assault lawsuit and has a history of making questionable, ill-advised statements. Rose’s most recent eyebrow raising comment comes from a recent piece on the website of the National Basketball Players Association, in which he discussed joining the New York Knicks this […]

In the least shocking basketball story of the week, the Westgate Superbook in Las Vegas has released its over/under win totals for the forthcoming season and the Brooklyn Nets were awarded the lowest projection in the league. Last year, the Nets won 21 games with the partial help of consistent forward Thaddeus Young, but with […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens believes that the more experienced players on his roster will challenge NBA rookie Jaylen Brown in order to assist in his development. Stevens appeared on Bill Simmon’s The Ringer NBA Show podcast recently, answering almost everything the devoted Celtics fan threw his way in typically political fashion. During the […]

Coaching legend Larry Brown wants to take on a fresh challenge at the age of 76. According to Richard Johnson of Page Six, Brown is advising those closest to him that he would like to take the helm of the East Hampton High School varsity team. The Brooklyn native resides in East Hampton currently and […]

There has been an intense media interest in Miami Heat president Pat Riley’s reaction to Dwyane Wade’s departure from the team that drafted him back in 2003. After two years of contract discussions, Wade left for his hometown to join the Chicago Bulls in free agency this summer, after negotiations with the franchise broke down. When questioned, […]

Wayne Ellington, who signed for the Miami Heat this summer, spoke to South Florida high school students early this week about the effects of gun violence. Although various high profile sportspeople take on the responsibility of using their platform to discuss and promote important issues, not many will speak from the heart in the way […]

The San Antonio Spurs have a reputation as one of the classiest organizations in all of sports. If they were looking to build on that, it seems that they may have made a good decision on draft night with former Washington Huskies point guard, Dejounte Murray. On Thursday night, the NBA 2K series of video […]

Following his resignation in April, former Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Sam Hinkie spent a few months off the radar. Until now. When Hinkie left his position earlier in the year, he penned a heartfelt, highly scrutinized public letter that left basketball fans intrigued and amused in equal measure. It’s not often that a departing member […]

It’s been an eventful week for Philadelphia 76ers’ young center Joel Embiid. He was satirized by The Ringer, been in touch with his former GM on Twitter and it has now been revealed that the Cameroonian big man has been cleared to play at game speed when training camp comes around in two weeks time, as per […]

Earlier this week, a satirical mockumentary was uploaded by Bill Simmons’ website The Ringer that features staff members describing pre-season footage of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2014 lottery pick Joel Embiid with faux enthusiasm and awe. It seems that Embiid got the joke. Since being drafted, the Cameroonian big man has struggled with injuries that have kept […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers back-up point guard Jordan Farmar has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, as per David Pick. Source: Sacramento agreed on deal with Jordan Farmar – finished season under Dave Joerger in Memphis. — David Pick (@IAmDPick) September 13, 2016 The 29-year-old was a member of the Memphis Grizzlies last […]

It’s the middle of September, the NBA off-season is coming to an end, training camp is yet to begin and in terms of significant action, basketball fans around the world have to look hard to get their fill. Well, look no further than the recent EuroBasket 2017 qualifier game between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Russia. […]

2K Sports‘ series of basketball games continue to find ways to add features that put them way above any of their counterparts, and in the run up to NBA 2K17’s September 20th release, that continues to be the case. The introduction to the game’s ‘My Career’ mode has been leaked and it features the recently […]

It was announced last month that NBA journeyman Jimmer Fredette would be heading to the largest city in the world – Shanghai. The former BYU standout signed a deal to play for Yao Ming’s Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association in the forthcoming season and it’s now time for him to make the journey […]

Back when Mikhail Prokhorov bought the Brooklyn Nets in 2010, many casual NBA followers were rubbing their hands together at the possibility of a feisty ongoing battle for prominence between the long-standing New York Knicks and their newly relocated neighbors. Prokhorov said at the time that the organization will ‘turn Knick fans into Nets fans’, […]

On Friday afternoon, as part of the Basketball Hall of Fame proceedings, 2016 inductee Shaquille O’Neal spoke to a crowd at Springfield College’s Education and Leadership Luncheon. At the event, O’Neal discussed notable moments in his career, the importance of education, and how crucial it is to keep on top of your financial situation. The Los […]

It’s plain for all to see that Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is a passionate, expressive character – and he proved it again at Friday’s basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Green was present at the event to witness the induction of his former college coach, Tom Izzo, who coached him for four years […]

On Friday night, legendary NBA big man Shaquille O’Neal was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame, further cementing his legacy as one of the most dominant forces the game as ever seen. During his time in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic legend dominated players in ways no one […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has dismissed claims that there are serious chemistry issues between his star players, John Wall and Bradley Beal. Wall recently shared his incredibly candid view on his relationship with Beal when speaking CSN’s Chris Miller. “I think a lot of times we have a tendency to dislike each other […]

Draymond Green attended the Basketball Hall of Fame induction on Friday night in support of his college coach Tom Izzo, who mentored the Golden State Warriors forward over a four-year career at Michigan State. After the event, Green revealed another reason he was incredibly excited to attend the event – the induction of the one […]

Although Ugo Udezue is a successful NBA agent, currently representing Festus Ezeli and Andre Roberson, he will not be satisfied until he achieves something much more significant. Udezue envisions himself as the leader of a basketball empire that will eventually compete with the NBA. While talking to CNN, Ugo explained his plans to develop an […]