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New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson says he’s “feeling fine” ahead of Friday night’s home game against the Denver Nuggets, according to a report from ESPN’ Andrew Lopez. Williamson had been recovering from a meniscus injury, but the former Duke standout was finally cleared to make his NBA debut on Wednesday night. He started off […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has landed a multi-year extension of his footwear and apparel endorsement deal with the GOAT app, according to a report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula. GOAT is obviously an acronym for “Greatest Of All Time.” The app was established in 2015 and has become a force in the digital marketplace, […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson was able to go through a full practice session with no ill effects following his debut in Wednesday night’s 121-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, according to a report from Andrew Lopez of ESPN.  Williamson had been recovering from a torn meniscus, but at long last, he was […]

Former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins made an interesting claim about Boston’s current roster in a tweet that was sent out on Thursday afternoon. In his message, Perk claimed that the C’s should trade Gordon Hayward for Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams. Current Celtics big man Enes Kanter saw this bit of theory […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have a stacked roster, but they’re still exploring the market for upgrades in the frontcourt and on the wing as they battle concerns over the health of superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Clippers are also reportedly concerned about a “lack of […]

Former Knicks head coach David Fizdale is hoping Mike Miller will get a chance to stay with the team beyond the season, according to a report from SNY. Fizdale hired Miller as an assistant prior to the start of this season. Fizdale, however, was later relieved of his duties as head coach of the Knicks […]

As part of an interview on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed that Delonte West did some scouting work for Boston after his days of playing in the NBA. Ainge reportedly gave the scouting job to West as a way to help him, as he was struggling with […]

Though he appears to be progressing well in his recovery, Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic is still expected to be sidelined until after this season’s All-Star break. Via USA Today: According to a source familiar with the situation, who spoke to the USA TODAY Sports Media Group on the condition of anonymity because […]

Tthe Mavs confirmed Wednesday that Dwight Powell suffered a ruptured Achilles in the first quarter of their loss to the Clippers on Tuesday night. Now, the Stanford product is weighing his options with regards to surgical procedures: The Dallas Mavericks announced today that center Dwight Powell suffered a rupture of his right Achilles tendon. Powell […]

As this season’s trade deadline draws near, teams around the NBA landscape are already looking for talented players who might bolster their respective lineups. The Philadelphia 76ers are on the lookout for an upgrade, and the Sixers are reportedly zeroed in on Sacramento Kings shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington. It’s […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson is expected to make his return from injury for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings, according to a report from James Edwards of The Athletic. Jackson has played in just two games this season due to a back injury. His last game-time action was in October, so the […]

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura has been cleared for all basketball activities, according to a report from Fred Katz of The Athletic. Hachimura has been sidelined since December 16, when he injured his groin. He underwent a minor procedure to address the injury and has been in recovery since. Now, however, it sounds like the […]

Thanks in large part to the efforts of Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors claimed their first championship in franchise history last season. Though the team’s roster has changed for this campaign, Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri says their goal is to repeat. Kawhi Leonard left the Raptors this offseason, opting to join the […]

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant recorded a ton of impressive performances with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his 81-point effort against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006 will go down as one of the greatest offensive shows in league history. Prologue Phil Jackson was back as the Lakers’ head coach for a second stint. Though […]

Though he’ll no longer be suiting up to play, three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade is still going to be involved in the game he loves, as the former Marquette Golden Eagle has taken a contributing role with Turner Sports’ upcoming show, NBA on TNT Tuesday Night. Wade, who enjoyed his farewell tour last season, says […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had high praise for the development of Michael Porter Jr., noting that he “has all the makings of a young star.” Porter has an interesting story to tell. Many experts thought he would be a top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, teams were concerned about his lingering […]

Though his team was defeated, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young joined an elite group of NBA legends with his performance in Monday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Young was all the way in his bag, handing out dimes and scoring with ease. The former No. 5 overall pick logged 39 minutes in the […]

Washington Wizards Bradley Beal hit Andre Drummond with a nasty step-back move in the first quarter of Monday’s game against the Pistons. In the opening minutes of the first quarter, Drummond switched onto Beal after a screen was set near the top of the key. After taking a couple of dribbles to his right, Beal […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has plans of shuffling his team’s starting lineup here and there during the second half of this season, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. With Fred VanVleet back healthy, Nurse is currently sticking with the dual point guard lineup featuring VanVleet and Kyle Lowry. Serge Ibaka had […]

Sixers big man Al Horford will be available to play in Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Horford, who joined the Sixers this offseason, has been dealing with a left hand sprain. He noted that it was “very sore” after Saturday’s 90-87 victory over the New York […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was happy to learn that his friend and teammate, Royce O’Neale, was awarded with a four-year, $36 million contract extension over the weekend. While speaking to members of the media at Monday morning’s shootaround, Mitchell noted that O’Neale is deserving of his extension from the Jazz: “It’s great to see […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is out for Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to hamstring tightness, the team announced a few hours before tip-off. It is unfortunate for the Nets that Irving is unable to play, as he had recently returned from a shoulder injury that kept him out for 26 games. However, […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown had one of the cleanest high tops the NBA has ever known throughout his first three seasons in the league. In fact, Brown rocked a high top for nearly seven years. For this season, however, the former No. 3 overall pick has decided to go with a new look. Instead […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has missed five games due to a bruised tailbone, but he’s expected to make his return for Monday night’s game against the Boston Celtics. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin shared news of Davis’ status on Monday morning: The Lakers say Anthony Davis is available tonplay tonight and will return from a […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving made some interesting remarks earlier this week, claiming that his team needs “a piece or two” to complement certain players on the roster. The former No. 1 overall pick even went as far as naming the players who need to be complemented, causing a bit of a stir in the […]

Fair or not, the NBA has decided to shift their scheduling for the debut of Zion Williamson. Instead of the originally-scheduled Houston Rockets-Denver Nuggets game, ESPN will air Wednesday night’s game between the New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs, according to a report from Scott Agness of The Athletic. ESPN is altering its schedule, […]

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow will be out of commission for the next two weeks as he continues to recover from a back injury, according to an official report from the team. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1218232622503120896?s=20 Winslow has missed quite a bit of time this season with his back ailment. The injury was initially called a “lower back […]

Jason Kidd agreed to join the Lakers’ coaching staff as an assistant prior to the start of this season. In the weeks that followed, rumors began to surface that indicated Kidd would eventually replace Frank Vogel as the team’s head coach. Those rumors never came to fruition. Instead, both men have worked together in leading […]

Though he’s a member of the Houston Rockets nowadays, 19-year NBA veteran Tyson Chandler holds his time with the Mavs in high regard. So much so that he actually thinks he should have finished his career in Dallas. Chandler and the Mavs won an NBA title in 2011, an accomplishment he says “means everything.” Alongside […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors has been sidelined for two games due to a right hamstring strain, but he says he’s feeling good. So good, in fact, that he’s been cleared to play in Thursday night’s home game against the Jazz, according to a report from Scott Kushner of The Times Picayune. Derrick Favors […]

Although he’s listed as “out” against the Pelicans, Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley was spotted getting some shots up with his teammates during Thursday morning’s practice session. Mike Conley was shooting with his teammates after shootaround today, training staff is putting him through a physical workout now. He is still listed as out for […]

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz has faced his fair share of criticism over the course of his career. Skeptics often claim that he didn’t deserve to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. In Wednesday night’s 119-118 victory over the Lakers, however, he proved that he has top-level talent. Facing LeBron […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has nothing but high praise for his new teammate, Jeff Teague, calling him “one of the most underrated point guards in the league.” Trae Young called Jeff Teague one of the most underrated PGs in the league. — Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) January 16, 2020 ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday that […]

As part of a recent sit-down interview with Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Bulls guard Zach LaVine noted the leadership qualities he has gained from players like Kevin Garnett and Jamal Crawford. “Who have you learned from, as far as leadership qualities, and what have you tried to apply with this group as […]

Despite the fact that the Nets have several talented players on their roster, six-time All-Star Kyrie Irving believes the team is lacking the pieces it needs to reach their ultimate goal. Irving joined the Nets this offseason, leaving the Celtics after just two seasons. He faced a fair amount of criticism in Boston, and even […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis will be held out of Wednesday night’s home game against the Orlando Magic as he continues to recover from a bruised tailbone: AD is out today. Vogel said he hopes to get AD into some live practice things on Friday before they leave for the road trip. — Tania […]

Although he’s yet to make his return from knee surgery, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin claims that Zion Williamson is “better than he was in the preseason,” according to a report from Shamit Dua of Bourbon Street Shots. David Griffin: "Every objective measure, Zion is better than he was better than […]

As part of a sit-down interview with Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Pacers All-Star Victor Oladipo revealed the help and motivation that his mother gave to him throughout his rehabilitation process. Oladipo hasn’t played in roughly one year. The former No. 2 overall pick suffered a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has already been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to a sore right knee. However, the former No. 3 overall pick will travel with his teammates to Milwaukee for Thursday night’s matchup against the Bucks with intentions of playing, according to a report from Keith […]