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Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum was held out of Thursday’s practice session due to a sore right Achilles, according to a report from Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Batum was held out of the second half of Wednesday’s preseason loss to the Miami Heat due to this soreness. He logged 14 minutes, recording just […]

With superstar players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers are already being viewed as one of the more dangerous teams in the NBA for the 2019-20 campaign. Having two All-Stars is certainly nice, but the Lakers will also have several important role players, including Rajon Rondo. Rondo joined […]

Though they were defeated in Wednesday night’s preseason matchup against New Orleans, the Chicago Bulls proved that they might be one of the more exciting teams to watch this season. The Bulls finished the 2018-19 regular season campaign with a disappointing 22-60 overall record, which left the team well out of playoff contention (No. 10 […]

Houston Rockets teammates James Harden and Russell Westbrook were met with MVP chants during their preseason trip to Japan. Harden and Westbrook — once teammates with the Thunder — were reunited in Houston this summer. The two All-Stars were a great duo in Oklahoma City, but Harden feels they’re destined for more: “It feels great […]

Indiana Pacers icon Larry Bird recently joined Marc Spears of The Undefeated for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Bird was asked to comment on the impact he and Magic Johnson had on the NBA. Bird and Johnson are two of the NBA’s most recognizable figures, and to many, their rivalry transformed the league. In […]

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. was able to get through a full practice session and has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday night’s preseason matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. “We’ll see how it goes before the game. There’s a chance he could get a few minutes,” Bulls head coach Jim Boylen told Phillip […]

Indiana Pacers icon Larry Bird recently sat down with Marc Spears of The Undefeated for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Bird was asked to comment on what many basketball fans view as the rowdiest brawl in NBA history: The Malice at the Palace. Fights aren’t all that common in today’s NBA. Players are often […]

Though there is still tension from Daryl Morey’s now-deleted tweet, China is not planning on cancelling the NBA’s preseason matchups between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, according to a report from Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today. As of now, NBA preseason games in China between Nets and Lakers are still scheduled to be […]

Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry is confident that Jrue Holiday is primed for a breakout season. Holiday is 29 years old, but Gentry says the former UCLA standout is playing like he’s 24. Holiday was a highly-recruited prospect coming out of college. In fact, he earned Pac-10 All-Freshman Team honors with the Bruins. However, he […]

It’s a known fact that Sixers star Ben Simmons has struggled with accuracy from deep since entering the NBA. However, on Tuesday, the former No. 1 overall pick knocked down his first three-pointer — albeit in an exhibition game against the Guangzhou Long-Lions. In light of this breakthrough, the folks at NBA 2K decided to […]

Miami Heat swingman Derrick Jones Jr. left the rim crying for mercy after throwing down an alley-oop slam in Tuesday night’s preseason matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Trailing by one point in the early stages of the second quarter, Jones and his teammates initiated an offensive set from their end of the floor. Jones […]

Russell Westbrook joined the Rockets this summer, reuniting with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate James Harden. Tuesday marked their first game together on Houston’s roster, and the dynamic duo put on quite a show. Though the Rockets were defeated by the Toronto Raptors in Tuesday’s matchup, 134-129, Harden and Westbrook proved that they still share […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith says he is still waiting on a chance to make an NBA roster. Bleacher Report recently posted an image that Smith had sent out on his Instagram account. In the caption, they wrote, “Someone needs to sign Swish.” Believe it or not, Smith actually saw this tweet, and […]

The fallout surrounding Daryl Morey’s tweet about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong is continuing to grow, as one indoor arena in China has reportedly decided to paint over several works of art, including those that feature Tracy McGrady, James Harden and the Rockets logo itself. Houston Rockets artwork on an indoor basketball court in […]

Several prominent NBA players have already stated that they intend to participate in the 2020 Olympic Games, including All-Stars Steph Curry and Damian Lillard Now, however, Houston Rockets All-Stars Russell Westbrook and James Harden are throwing their names in the proverbial hat. Westbrook, who joined the Rockets this summer, says he “would love to” participate […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant recently joined Hot 97 FM in New York for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the former No. 2 overall pick was asked to comment on the Knicks’ inability to attract star players. Simply put, Durant feels that the Knicks “aren’t cool enough” right now: “It’s hard to get the […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is facing criticism after tweeting out his sentiments about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. Morey’s message, which has since been deleted, included the phrases “Fight For Freedom” and “Stand With Hong Kong.” This tweet has created a firestorm in China, and now NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is planning […]

In true competitive spirit, Kevin Durant says he was going to return to the 2019 NBA Finals to help his Golden State Warriors teammates “no matter what,” despite the fact that he was recovering from a calf injury at that time. Durant’s decision to play in Game 5 was a fateful one, however, as he […]

Zion Williamson kicked off his NBA career on Monday night with an exciting performance against the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in a 133-109 victory for the Pelicans. The hype surrounding Zion’s name has been growing for months, and it was finally time for fans around the globe to see what he brings to the table in […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden has established himself as one of the greatest scorers in history. His crossover dribbles and step-back jumpers often leave defenders scratching their heads, but is he the best to ever do it? Is The Beard the greatest scorer of all time? Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has infamously made this […]

In season’s past, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams may have given up a few rebounds to Russell Westbrook. Now that Russ has been traded to the Houston Rockets, though, Adams admits there are times when he has to remind himself to grab the loose balls: “Now it’s just a bit more traditional sort […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. provided an update on the severity of his back ailment in a recent interview with ESPN’s Ian Begley. Smith has been dealing with a lower back strain through the early phases of this season. He was held out of Saturday’s practice and is expected to miss Monday’s […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is defending Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s right to speak his mind about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. During his trip to Tokyo with the Rockets, Morey sent out a now-deleted tweet. In the caption, he wrote “Fight For Freedom” and “Stand With Hong Kong.” This tweet created quite […]

Though they won’t be suiting up in the same colors this season, Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler had some motivational words for his former Sixers teammate, Joel Embiid. Butler’s message to Embiid for this season? “Continue to dominate.” “That’s my [guy],” Butler said via Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “For real. And we do […]

Malik Beasley had the opportunity to sign a three-year, $30 million extension with the Denver Nuggets, but he chose to turn the offer down before switching his representation to Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul. Beasley, now 22 years of age, is a candidate for an extension on his rookie deal. However, the question is: Will Denver […]

The Denver Nuggets are signing three-year veteran forward Elijah Millsap to a training camp deal, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. As a result, Elijah and his brother, Paul, will be suiting up for the same team. The Denver Nuggets are signing 3-year NBA vet Elijah Millsap — brother of Nuggets' […]

Draymond Green has long been recognized as the heartbeat of the Golden State Warriors. However, now that Kevin Durant has left the Bay Area, Green’s importance to the franchise will be all the more evident. Green is ready for this increased responsibility, though. In fact, the former Michigan State standout has said that he’s back […]

Sacramento Kings point guard Yogi Ferrell knocked down an incredible 70-foot jumper just before the halftime buzzer sounded in Friday’s preseason matchup against the Indiana Pacers in Mumbai, India. Ferrell received the ball in transition with time in the half running out. He quickly pushed the ball up the floor, then heaved his shot from […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie is planning to convert his $34.4 million contract into a digital investment vehicle. This has caused a bit of an issue, as the NBA initially rejected the plan. The two sides met earlier this week to discuss legal matters, but the issue remains without resolution. Shams Charania laid out […]

Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive is pushing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to institute a 12-team professional league in India in the near future, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. For a variety of reasons, the NBA’s global popularity has grown exponentially in recent years. Fans from all around the globe are latching on to […]

NBA fans could be in store for an epic rematch between Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon at this season’s Slam Dunk Contest. Gordon has stated that he would love to participate in the event again. It was far from a commitment, but it’s clear that he’s open to the […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown is finding motivation in the words of critics who claim that he has already reached his peak. During his media availability on Thursday, Brown made it clear that he hasn’t reached his ceiling yet: “I have no doubt in my mind that I can play basketball,” Brown said, via Chris Forsberg […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac received a unique gift on his 22nd birthday. It wasn’t a material item, as you might expect. Instead, the 22-year-old got to work on his post game with Tracy McGrady. In an interview with Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Isaac noted that his training time with McGrady was like receiving […]

Daniel Gafford worked hard to improve his game this offseason, spending two months in South Florida to train. In the process, the Bulls rookie increased his vertical leap by nearly five inches. In a relatively short period of time, Gafford managed to improve his vertical leap from 31.8 inches to 36.5 inches thanks to all […]

Kyle Kuzma has received quite a bit of positive attention as of late. Is the Lakers forward deserving of this praise, or does this recognition simply come along with being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers? To an outside eye, Kuzma is the third star on a Lakers roster that includes LeBron James and […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal are engaged in a back-and-forth rap battle. It all started when Dame claimed that he was a better rapper than Shaq in a recent interview. Shaq actually heard Lillard’s comments and decided to record a diss track in an attempt to prove his mettle. […]

For some, exhibition games are viewed as a mere formality. ‘Let’s just get through it without any injuries,’ they’ll say. However, Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton says his team is taking this season’s NBA Preseason very seriously. Walton and the Kings are preparing for a set of preseason matchups against the Indiana Pacers in […]

Although he’s listed as a power forward, New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale says he is planning to have Julius Randle bring the ball up the floor at times in the coming season. Fizdale recently joined Ian Begley of SNY TV to discuss Randle’s versatility on the court. Amid the interview, Fizdale noted some […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart was limited at this year’s FIBA tournament due to a calf strain. The former No. 6 overall pick says he’s healthy now, and his goal is to remain that way heading into the coming NBA season. According to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Smart has been arriving at […]