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Four-time All-Star Damian Lillard spelled out his devotion to the city of Portland and the Blazers organization in a recently-penned essay for The Players’ Tribune, titled Loyalty Over Everything. Unlike a lot of NBA players, Lillard has spent his entire career with one team. The Blazers selected the former Weber State standout with the No. […]

TMZ Sports recently caught up with NBA legend Scottie Pippen to ask him about recent comparisons between former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan and second-year Mavs star Luka Doncic. Pippen famously served alongside Jordan on the Bulls teams that dominated the ’90s. Together, the two icons won six championships. Moreover, they became close friends. If […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant would love to bring a championship to his new team, but he’s also hoping to revitalize The Big Apple through basketball. Durant joined the Nets this summer, leaving the Golden State Warriors after three seasons. Unfortunately, the former No. 2 overall pick is expected to miss all of this campaign […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is now in his third year of NBA service. The former No. 3 overall pick has failed to receive All-Star recognition thus far, but he’s hoping to change that narrative this season. Tatum played fairly well last season, averaging 15.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists. However, his performance in […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has struggled to find an offensive rhythm in the early part of the season. As a result, one NBA fan decided to drop him from their fantasy team. The fan mentioned Thomas in a bit of a backhanded tweet, saying: “I dropped you. You got injured and I lost […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has missed several games through the early stages of this season due to a broken left hand. However, the former Butler Bulldog has recovered, and he’s expected to be available for Monday night’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Teammates, including Kemba Walker, are excited for the possibility of Hayward’s return […]

The NBA’s trade season is drawing near, and several organizations around the league are already looking for ways to bolster their respective rosters. One such team is the Houston Rockets, who are reportedly interested in dealing away future assets to land a talented wing player. Via Shams Charania of The Athletic: The Rockets are willing […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is still roughly two months away, but it sounds like the Atlanta Hawks are already looking for a piece to pair with Trae Young. According to a report from The Athletic, frustration has been building within the Hawks organization, as the team has lost 11 of its last 13 games. Somewhat […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (6-17) have struggled to find a rhythm through the early stages of this season, which has led to a certain level of speculation about head coach Alvin Gentry’s job security. However, one source close to the team says their rash of injuries is leading to a bit of leeway. Via Sam […]

Exactly why the Houston Rockets decided to trade Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason is still up for debate. However, while taking part in a recent airing of The Lowe Post podcast, Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated noted that James Harden actually asked head coach Mike D’Antoni to “get Chris out […]

As part of a recent interview with NBA Cafe Barcelona, retired All-Star Steve Nash noted his affinity for Mavs star Luka Doncic. Several talented players have come through the NBA at a young age, but Nash feels that Doncic might be the best 20-year-old the league has ever known. Via EuroHoops: “I think he’s maybe […]

Led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers are off to a great start to this season. Los Angeles has racked up an impressive 19-3 record through the early stages of this campaign, and they’ve won 12 of their last 13 games. Things are certainly looking up for the Lake […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is participating in some light walk-throughs and on-court activities with his team, according to a report from ESPN. Williamson underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on October 21 and was given a 6-8 week timetable for return. The former Duke standout isn’t taking contact yet, but it […]

Washington Wizards forward C.J. Miles will be out of commission indefinitely after undergoing surgery on Wednesday morning to repair ligament damage in his left wrist, according to an official report from the team. It’s not clear how long Miles will be sidelined, as he is without a timetable for return. He suffered the injury on […]

As part of a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, rapper Fat Joe claimed that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving joined the Nets instead of the Knicks this offseason because they “didn’t want that smoke” of all that pressure: “Kyrie and Durant — they didn’t want that New York Knicks pressure,” Fat Joe said in his […]

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter will return to the lineup for Wednesday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets after missing three weeks due to a left rotator cuff injury, according to a report from Kevin Chouinard of FOX Sports Southeast. The Hawks will be cautious with their approach to Huerter’s return. He’ll be […]

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart will be held out of Wednesday night’s home game against the Miami Heat due to an illness, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Smart was already listed on Boston’s injury report due to an oblique injury, but no updates have been provided with regards to that ailment. […]

Chris Paul was traded to an Oklahoma City Thunder team that appears to be in a rebuild phase, but he knows his situation could be a lot worse. Paul joined the Thunder this offseason as part of a trade with the Rockets — the same deal that sent Russell Westbrook to Houston. Now, for the […]

As a result of his offseason trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul hasn’t had much conversation with his former Rockets teammate, James Harden. Paul came to the Thunder in July as part of their deal with the Rockets to acquire Russell Westbrook. Paul spoke fondly of his time in Houston, but there were […]

LeBron James has put up several dominating performances over the course of his career, but his outing against the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals is one of his best. The setting: A sold out TD Garden, and the Celtics were leading the series against James and the Heat, 3-2. […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was given the NBA’s MVP award for his outstanding play in the 2018-19 season. Remarkably, The Greek Freak is the early favorite to win the award again, according to a recent media poll from ESPN — even over players like LeBron James, Luka Doncic and James Harden. Via ESPN: ESPN […]

The Houston Rockets fell to the San Antonio Spurs in double overtime on Tuesday night, despite the fact that James Harden racked up 50 points and the Rockets held a 16-point lead midway through the fourth quarter. There was plenty of controversy surrounding this game due to a controversial call on a James Harden dunk […]

Heat swingman Jimmy Butler isn’t ready to look back on the series-clinching shot that Kawhi Leonard hit in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals that ended the Sixers’ postseason aspirations. Via Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel: “No. I’m on a different team now,” Butler said, having signed with the Heat as […]

Kyrie Irving’s decision to leave the Celtics in favor of the Nets this offseason was met with a fair amount of criticism from NBA fans. For Celtics icon Kevin Garnett, Irving simply didn’t have the “cojones” for Boston. Garnett gave a direct response when asked if he was surprised about Irving’s decision to leave the […]

Ted Cruz is firing back at an NBA blogger who made a joke at his expense. The Texas senator replied to the online remarks with a meme of Baby Yoda, a fictional character who appears on The Mandalorian from Disney+. https://t.co/3eZMpUAEvS pic.twitter.com/OCnU5wM0jD — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 3, 2019 The conversation started with a message […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson showed positive signs of recovery in recent medical evaluations. However, the former 24th overall pick will be out of commission for a bit longer due to his lower back injury, according to an report from the team. Jackson will continue his rehabilitation and be re-evaluated in two weeks: Medical […]

The NBA’s popularity has grown exponentially over the years — both at home and overseas. However, the league’s television ratings, including those from TNT and ESPN, are down by quite a healthy margin to start this season. According to a report from John Ourand of Sports Business Journal, the NBA’s television ratings for national broadcasts […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant is Forbes cover model for their Class of 2020 30 under 30 list. The former No. 2 overall pick announced this news on Tuesday morning through his Twitter account, noting that he was honored for the recognition. I’m honored to be on the cover of this month’s @Forbes. Congrats to […]

Zion Williamson entered the NBA with more fanfare than any player since LeBron James in 2003, but will the former Duke standout be able to claim Rookie of the Year honors, as Luka Doncic did in his debut season? Williamson and Doncic took far different paths to the NBA. Luka, who hails from Slovenia, began […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is still sidelined as he recovers from knee surgery, but head coach Alvin Gentry is hoping the rookie phenom will be able to start on-court activities soon. Though they’d love to have him on the court, the Pelicans are not going to rush the process of Zion’s return, according […]

New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson knows his team is struggling through the early stages of this season. His message on the situation is simple: stay focused and block out the noise. Via Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic: “Don’t worry about what people are saying,” Gibson said. “Don’t worry about outside noise, just stay focused. […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry provided an update on his injured thumb following Monday morning’s shootaround. Lowry went through portions of practice on Monday morning, but the former Villanova Wildcat is still listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s home game against the Miami Heat. According to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, Lowry’s thumb is […]

The NBA’s new challenge rule has been met with mixed reactions. Some are in favor of the idea, while others are not. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens appears to be in the camp of those who are opposed. In the latter stages of Sunday night’s game against the Knicks, Stevens challenged a call. Grant […]

Retired NBA icon Dwyane Wade responded to critics on his family’s Thanksgiving photo, noting that “Stupidity is a part of this world we live in.” Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, sent out an Instagram post with a simple message of thankfulness. However, critics had negative remarks about the appearance of Zion Malachi Airamis, Dwyane’s 12-year-old child […]

Former No. 4 overall pick Josh Jackson is currently on assignment with the Memphis Grizzlies’ G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle. The team is pleased with his progress, but a call-up is unlikely at this point, according to Peter Edmiston of The Atletic. Source w/ knowledge of team's thinking tells me that, despite Grizzlies injuries, […]

JR Smith has been out of the NBA since July, when he was waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former champion isn’t just laying around, though. He’s keeping himself in playing shape, hoping for a call from a team in need. Smith was recently spotted at a workout facility in New York. The 34-year-old guard […]

Though he’s listed as doubtful for Monday night’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale believes Frank Ntilikina’s back injury isn’t severe: David Fizdale says Frank Ntilikina may miss the next game with his back injury, but the coach doesn't believe it's "severe." — Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) December 1, […]

Deservedly so, LeBron James burst onto the NBA scene in 2003 with an immense amount of fanfare. He was “The Chosen One” and “The Kid from Akron” who was drafted by his hometown team. Luka Doncic, on the other hand, took a far different path to the NBA, having played professionally in Europe since the […]

Though he wasn’t with the team due to a shoulder injury, Boston Celtics fans hurled chants and boos in Kyrie Irving’s direction during Wednesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets inside TD Garden. The two teams met again on Friday afternoon, and Nets fans wanted to return the favor to Kemba Walker. Walker was fouled […]