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Dirk Nowitzki hung his basketball shoes up for good last spring, retiring from the NBA after spending his entire 21-year career with the Mavs. “Der Große Deutsche,” as he came to be known, left a lasting legacy in his wake, leading the team to a championship in 2011 and earning 14 All-Star nods along the […]

Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was in a jovial mood during Tuesday night’s post-game presser. When asked about their upcoming schedule, Rivers seemed to be unaware of the fact his team has just one back-to-back set over the next 47 days. Rivers paused for a moment after hearing the scheduling information from our Tomer Azarly. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made blockbuster moves this past offseason, acquiring both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. It put LA smack dab in the middle of title contention, but it may not have been possible without Drake’s hospitality. According to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelbrune, Drake allowed Leonard and George to discuss their plans […]

As part of the NBA’s Team Sales & Marketing Meeting in Miami, the Toronto Raptors were recognized with the league’s first-ever Team of the Year Award for their achievement across several platforms throughout their 2019 championship-winning season. Via NBA.com: The 2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors received the league’s first-ever NBA Team of the Year Award. […]

Tristan Thompson has spent his entire career with the Cavs, but what would the Canadian-born big man look like in a Celtics uniform? Thompson has heard his name tossed about in trade scenarios in the past, and this campaign is no different. At this point, it’s not clear if the Celtics would be interested in […]

Raptors big man Marc Gasol has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury, but he’s expecting to be well enough to play in Wednesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a report from Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. Marc Gasol said he expects to play Wednesday at OKC for #raptors — […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills is set to host the first-ever “Indigenous Night” inside the AT&T Center, according to a report from ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. The event, which will be held on January 19 for the Spurs’ game against the Miami Heat, will feature a performance from the Tāp Pīlam Coahuiltecan Nation. Mills, […]

Sacramento Kings big man Marvin Bagley III will make his return to the lineup for Monday night’s game against the Magic after missing eight games due to a sprained left foot: Versatile Kings forward Marvin Bagley III is expected to play tonight against the Magic, according to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee (https://t.co/kYhMwMi3xG). Bagley […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter sent out a tweet to thank Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets for the outpouring of love they showed to him in Sunday night’s game. In what was his final matchup against his former team inside the Barclays Center, Carter checked out to an ovation with just under two minutes […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has been sidelined for quite a while due to a left knee sprain, and he has also recently been dealing with an illness. He’ll be held out of Monday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he’s nearing a return. Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders gave an encouraging update […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been battling flu-like symptoms for the past few days. The team decided to hold the three-time champion out of Saturday’s game against the Thunder due to the ailment, but that didn’t stop him from joining Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton artist Bad Bunny onstage Sunday. James joined Bad […]

The Houston Rockets have decided to rest Russell Westbrook for one game of back-to-back sets throughout this season, and that trend will continue this week. The Rockets’ plan this time around is to have the former UCLA standout sit for Tuesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies and play in Wednesday night’s matchup against the […]

Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond is drawing interest from several teams around the NBA landscape. Around Christmas, it was reported that the Atlanta Hawks inquired about his availability, but no deal transpired. Now, with the trade deadline drawing near, other franchises are taking a look at Drummond, including the New York Knicks. The Knicks […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Cam Reddish has struggled with accuracy in his first season of NBA service. It’s a bit of an issue, but he admits that it’s all in his head. In his 34 appearances with the Hawks, Reddish has racked up averages of 8.0 points on just 31.7 percent shooting from the field (25.8 […]

For some NBA teams, trade deadline season is an anxious time. The pressure of making the right decision can be daunting, but the Oklahoma City Thunder seem to be at ease with the options at their disposal. According to a report from Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Thunder are “sending a mixed message of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chris Paul knew the energy inside Chesapeake Energy Arena would be electric for Russell Westbrook’s return. Paul and the Thunder served as hosts to Westbrook and the Rockets on Thursday night. It was a reunion of friends, and OKC fans made it clear that they still have love for Russ. In […]

As this season’s trade deadline draws near, several organizations around the NBA landscape are searching for ways to bolster the respective rosters. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely be among these teams, and they might be looking to trade Robert Covington as part of the process, according to a report from The Athletic. The T-Wolves are […]

Kevin Durant has yet to make his debut with the Brooklyn Nets because of his recovery from an Achilles injury. There were some who thought the two-time champion may recover quickly enough to play at some point during this season, but head coach Kenny Atkinson says that hasn’t been on the team’s mind: Kenny Atkinson […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury, but the former No. 1 overall pick seems to be on the path to recovery after it recently looked like he may not play again this season. In fact, Irving participated in Thursday’s practice session, playing four-on-four and five-on-five sets: Kyrie Irving […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry has been sidelined due to a hand injury. Some thought the former Davidson standout would be out for the remainder of this season, but head coach Steve Kerr recently hinted that his star point guard might be able to return in March. Via NBC Sports Bay Area: “His injury […]

Magic point guard Markelle Fultz seems to have his career on the path to revival. The former No. 1 overall pick has been playing great as of late. So great, in fact, that he received MVP chants from fans during Monday night’s matchup against the Nets. “Oh, I heard it,” Fultz said with a smile, […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant engaged in a back-and-forth exchange with several NBA fans on Twitter Wednesday night in an attempt to defend the relevance of his team. The online banter started when Brandon Tierney of CBS Sports Radio sent out his opinion about the Nets’s current situation, saying: “Nets win 7 straight, no one […]

A 10-time All-Star and former scoring champion, Carmelo Anthony is viewed as one of the greatest players of his generation. However, the former Syracuse standout was away from the NBA for roughly one year following an abbreviated stint with the Houston Rockets in the 2018-19 campaign. He was itching to get back into the league, […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday still isn’t sure when he’ll be able to return from the elbow injury he has been dealing with, according to a report from ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. Holiday has already been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game against the Bulls due to his ailment, and he’s still dealing with swelling […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie is looking to follow in the generous footsteps of Hawks star Trae Young, who recently helped pay more than $1 million in medical debt for people in the city of Atlanta. Young partnered with RIP Medical Debt to “relieve over a million dollars in past due medical debts for […]

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the Utah Jazz for personal reasons, according to a report from Ian Begley of SNY. A part of his report, Begley notes that Randle did not travel with the team. It’s not clear if he will re-join the team […]

Celtics point guard Kemba Walker has been sidelined for three games due to an illness, but it sounds like the former UConn standout will be able to play in Wednesday night’s home game against the San Antonio Spurs. As part of a guest appearance with Zolak & Bertrand on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Celtics head […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard wasn’t surprised to see Carmelo Anthony’s go-ahead shot fall in Tuesday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors. With time running out in the fourth quarter and the game tied at 99 points apiece, Anthony received a pass, dribbled his way towards the free-throw line, then rose up for his […]

Hawks point guard Trae Young is doing what he can to relieve some of the medical debt that families in the Atlanta area are facing. According to a report from Sarah K. Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Young has partnered with RIP Medical Debt to “relieve over a million dollars in past due medical debts […]

As part of Wednesday morning’s airing of ESPN’s “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith claimed that Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard made a challenge to LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers: “I was told by a very reliable source that Kawhi Leonard sat up there and said, ‘Somebody tell LeBron to stop being scared […]

San Antonio Spurs All-Star DeMar DeRozan says part of his game developed by watching some of the greatest players from years past, including Naismith Hall of Fame inductee Alex English. DeRozan tells ESPN’s Tim Bontemps that he used to old NBA games on VHS tapes in an attempt to further his skill set. DeMar is […]

Though he’s still expected to be out of commission for a couple of months due to a sprained left knee and bone bruise, Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac will not need surgery. Instead, Isaac will be treated with a rest and rehab program as he recovers: .@OrlandoMagic F Jonathan Isaac is still likely to miss […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James offered his reaction after seeing Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony sink a game-winning shot in Tuesday night’s game against the Raptors. With just four seconds remaining on the clock, Anthony pulled up from just beyond the free-throw line and buried a shot to give the Blazers 101-99 victory. It was a […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis is being listed as questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Mavs, according to a report from Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today. Davis took a hard fall in the third quarter of Tuesday night’s matchup against the Knicks. The former No. 1 overall pick rose up for a […]

The New York Knicks have struggled to find any sort of rhythm through the first half of this season, as their 10-27 overall record can attest. Despite this fact, there are reports indicating that the team is interested in acquiring “starter-level players” ahead of the trade deadline rather than accumulating draft picks and assets. Via […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso offered a Remember the Titans reference when asked about the challenge his team is facing in light of Anthony Davis’ back injury. Davis landed on the small of his back after going up for a block attempt in the third quarter. He hit the deck hard, writhed in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is dealing with a bit of an illness, but the team is hoping that the three-time champion will be able to play in Tuesday night’s game against the Knicks. Frank Vogel said LeBron James is “under the weather.” But Lakers still holding out hope he plays tonight vs the […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson was a full participant in five-on-five practice drills with his teammates during Tuesday morning’s session. He’s nearly recovered enough to make his regular-season debut, but the team will place him on a minutes restriction at first whenever that is: Gentry says it’ll be a week before the team can […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is only in his second season in the NBA, but he’s already getting comfortable with trash talking. The Slovenian-born star posted his ninth 30-point triple-double of this season in Monday night’s victory over the Bulls, and he talked a little smack a long the way. Doncic scored 21 of his […]