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NBA Draft prospect Darius Garland was in New York on Wednesday to take part in a workout with the Knicks. In his own words, Garlund feels that the workout went well, and he believes the Knicks have interest in selecting him with the No. 3 overall pick. Darius Garland said his workout with the Knicks […]

Around noon on Wednesday, news came down the wire stating that Mike Conley had been traded to the Utah Jazz. Knowing the gravity of the moment, the former No. 4 overall pick decided to send out a heartfelt thank you message to the Memphis Grizzlies faithful. What more can I say about my city! You […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to take Duke standout Zion Williamson with the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Being selected first overall comes with quite a bit of pressure, but Williamson says he’s ready to be the face of the franchise. “Honestly, yes. I do think I’m ready,” Williamson told Pelicans […]

NBA Draft prospect Ja Morant isn’t letting the arthroscopic procedure he had performed on his right knee earlier this month get in the way of his Summer League availability. According to Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, Morant says he’s feeling good and is still planning to participate in this year’s Summer League tournament: https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/status/1141364468426977280 […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton has declined his $13M player option to become an unrestricted free agent, but it sounds like the two sides are working on a long-term deal. According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Middleton is expected to command a five-year contract with the Bucks. However, Wojnarowski reports that Middleton could […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is proving to be a solid NBA player, but at just 19 years of age, he still can’t check into some hotels on his own. Jackson sent out a tweet on Tuesday morning to share the news that he was unable to check in to a hotel. He later […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. was in a giving mood earlier this week. In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, the former No. 9 overall pick was seen handing out team-related gift bags while being escorted on a trike through Central Park. After tossing a few gift bags to the runners from […]

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes has decided to decline his $25.1 million player option for next season to become an unrestricted free agent, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Though he has declined his option, Wojnarowski reports that Barnes and the Kings could work out a new deal over the summer: Sacramento Kings […]

NBA Draft prospect Darius Garland is scheduled for a last minute workout with the New York Knicks at some point on Wednesday, according to a report from Jonathan Givony of ESPN and Draft Express. Darius Garland will conduct a last-minute workout in Tarrytown with the New York Knicks tomorrow, a source told ESPN. Garland is […]

Duke standout RJ Barrett has been hitting the practice court in recent days to tweak his form and style of play ahead of this year’s NBA Draft, according to a report from Ian Begley of SNY. Barrett has been working closely with his trainer, Drew Hanlen, for several weeks. According to Begley, the goal is […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray likes what he sees in Zion Williamson’s game. However, it sounds like Murray would take RJ Barrett in the upcoming NBA Draft — if it were his decision to make. Murray made his stance clear in a recent interview with The Undefeated. Just keep in mind that he and […]

Now that the 2018-19 season has come to an end, several players around the league have their sights set on free agency, including L.A. Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, who is reportedly looking to get paid. Beverley, now 30 years of age, just wrapped up the final season of his four-year, $25 million contract with the […]

The Suns appear to be exploring their options ahead of the opening of this year’s NBA free agency (June 30). According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, Phoenix could be open to the idea of trading some of their young assets, including T.J. Warren and Josh Jackson. The Suns aren’t just talking […]

Earlier this month, news came down the wire stating that Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving had decided to opt out of his $21.3 million deal for next season, which leaves him as an unrestricted free agent. This was an expected move, and now he is set to meet with the team at some point this […]

Like most of the basketball-loving world, Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry knows that his teammate, Kawhi Leonard, is up for free agency this summer. Whether or not Leonard will choose to re-sign with Toronto remains to be seen, but Lowry and the fans at Monday’s championship parade are making it clear that they want him […]

The Toronto Raptors celebrated their first NBA title in franchise history with a parade through the streets of downtown Toronto on Monday morning. During the celebration, Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry was asked to comment on the response that he and his teammates received from the crowd in attendance. In his reply, Lowry had words […]

Rap artist Meek Mill isn’t fazed despite the fact that he apparently lost $200,000 on an NBA Finals bet. That’s right. Meek threw down a giant bag of cash on the Warriors in this year’s NBA Finals. And though Golden State was favored to win, it was the Toronto Raptors who came away with their […]

NBA icon and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade thinks highly of Julius Randle, who declined his $9 million player option with the New Orleans Pelicans for next season. Wade, who announced his retirement during the 2018-19 campaign, says it’s time for Randle to get paid. Pay this man https://t.co/yN01ZmdUIe — DWade (@DwyaneWade) June 17, 2019 […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry decided to pay homage to Damon Stoudamire during Monday morning’s championship parade celebration by wearing his No. 20 jersey. Kyle Lowry out here rocking a Damon Stoudamire jersey 👀 pic.twitter.com/xJNlOs0Cxm — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 17, 2019 As most Raptors fans know, Stoudamire was Toronto’s first ever draft pick. The […]

The Golden State Warriors added another name to their injury report in Thursday night’s loss to the Raptors, as Klay Thompson went down with an ACL injury in the third quarter. The Warriors held a three point lead, 83-80, and the game had been tight for most of the night. A Stephen Curry steal sent […]

The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA title in franchise history, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games. As a result, fans in Toronto are set to be treated with a championship parade. According to a report from Blake Murphy of The Athletic, the city of Toronto will celebrate the Raptors with a […]

The Lakers finished the 2018-19 season with a disappointing 37-45 overall record. Despite that fact, Caron Butler believes next season will be “wide open” for the Lakers to make a run at another title. Butler joined the set of ESPN’s Get Up on Friday morning. During his appearance, he was asked which team should be […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has always been known as a bit of a joker. In light of this fact, Shaq decided to post a hilarious rendition of a scene from “Rocky” after the Raptors’ victory over the Warriors in the Finals. The clip features the iconic scene in which Rocky runs through the streets of […]

The Professional Basketball Writers Association has recognized L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers as this year’s recipient of the Rudy Tomjanovich Award, according to a report from Andrew Grief of The Los Angeles Times. Clippers coach Doc Rivers has won the PBWA's Rudy Tomjanovich Award for "cooperation with the media and fans, as well as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are said to be the front-runners in the race for New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis this offseason. The Pelicans are hoping to get an All-Star-caliber in return in a Davis trade, and according to Fletcher Mackel of WDSU, the Pelicans are interested in bringing Beal into the equation as part […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is up for unrestricted free agency this summer. There has been a lot of speculation as to where he might land, but it sounds like he might be open to the idea of taking less money to stay in Charlotte, according to a report from Nick Carboni of NBC […]

Like many other NBA players have done, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard has decided to share some words of advice with Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant, who went down with an Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Leonard is a player who is familiar with long-term injuries, and what it takes […]

The Professional Basketball Writer’s Association has awarded Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard with this year’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. Damian Lillard has won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship award as voted on by the Professional Basketball Writer’s Association. He is the fourth Blazers player to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has seen his popularity rise quite a bit since joining the NBA. His play on the court has made him a polarizing figure to many hoops fans, but it’s his birth name that has been garnering the most attention. His last name is difficult to enunciate for some, but it’s […]

Wanda Durant, the mother of Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant, joined the set of Good Morning America on Tuesday to shed light on what her son is dealing with after suffering an Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Heading into Monday’s Game 5 matchup against the Toronto Raptors, it wasn’t clear […]

The Chicago Bulls finished the 2018-19 regular season with a disappointing 22-60 overall record, which left the team out of playoff contention. Exactly what the Bulls have planned for the offseason is not clear, but it sounds like they’re willing to listen to trade offers — except those including Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. […]

The fine designers at adidas have set an unveiling date for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell’s first signature shoe: the D.O.N. Issue 1. Via weartesters.com: Titled to embody Mitchell’s Determination Over Negativity and his nickname “Spida”, the shoe draws inspiration from a classic comic book character and single issue numbers. Initial reports seem to indicate […]

After seeing Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant go down with an injury in Monday’s NBA Finals Game 5, LA Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell decided to send out a tweet to wish him well. Everything seemed fine … until one fan made a joke out of Harrell’s message for Durant. In his message, Harrell asked God to […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant will be in New York on Tuesday to undergo further testing and evaluation on his injured Achilles tendon, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Golden State’s Kevin Durant is traveling to New York for doctor evaluations on his injured right Achilles tendon, league sources tell […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams has decided to exercise his $15 million player option for the 2019-20 NBA season, according to an official report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Charlotte’s Marvin Williams has exercised his $15M player option for the 2019-2020 season, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 11, 2019 By picking up […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will look to stave off elimination for a second time in Thursday night’s NBA Finals matchup. The stakes can get no higher, but Curry is excited to play inside Oracle Arena one last time. “The biggest advantage is being at Oracle one more time, where our fans can […]

The Hawks are staying active in their offseason. According to a report from Michael Scotto of The Athletic, the Hawks have decided to waive big man Deyonta Davis. The Atlanta Hawks have waived Deyonta Davis, league sources told @TheAthleticNBA. — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 10, 2019 Davis, now 22 years of age, signed a pair […]

The Professional Basketball Writers Association has selected Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as this year’s recipient of the Magic Johnson Award. Dwyane Wade has won the Professional Basketball Writers Association's 2018-19 Magic Johnson Award. Details: https://t.co/SDr2fuhQd8 — The PBWA (@ProHoopsWriters) June 10, 2019 According to the PBWA, the Magic Johnson Award was created in 2001. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is 53 years of age, but that doesn’t mean he can’t hoop anymore. Kerr and the Warriors are currently facing a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals. On Monday morning, he and his players were inside Scotiabank Arena to practice for Game 5. As the athletes were going […]