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Lance Stephenson’s ball-handling skills were in full effect during Tuesday night’s home game against the Washington Wizards. With just under one minute remaining on the first quarter clock, he sent Jeff Green to the laundromat on a spin cycle. This is an embarrassing experience for most players, but LeBron James thinks Green “could care less.” […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves released a pair of injury updates ahead of Tuesday night’s match-up against the Clippers. Among the players on Minnesota’s report are Taj Gibson, who is listed as doubtful with a calf ailment, and Luol Deng, who will remain out due to a sore Achilles. According to Dane Moore of ESPN1500, Deng has […]

Atlanta Hawks big man Miles Plumlee will miss the remainder of this season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, according to an official injury report from the team. Plumlee suffered cartilage damage in his knee during practice on March 11th. While it is a serious injury, the Hawks are expecting him back in […]

The Charlotte Hornets will be without the services of Nicolas Batum for Tuesday night’s home game against the San Antonio Spurs, according to a report from Rick Bonnell. Batum has missed the past two games for Charlotte with an illness, which has caused him to lose eight pounds. As a precautionary measure, he’ll be held […]

For most NBA rookies, scoring their first points in the league is a milestone achievement — one that’s often celebrated. However, after Sixers guard Zhaire Smith knocked down his first bucket as a pro in Monday night’s game against the Orlando Magic, his teammates gave him an important task. Smith’s shot came with 4:50 remaining […]

Former NBA All-Star Chris Bosh is set to receive the highest honor a team can bestow on one of its players. During halftime of Tuesday night’s game against the Orlando Magic, the Miami Heat will retire his No. 1 jersey. Though his stint in Miami was cut short due to medical issues, Bosh had the […]

Chris Bosh was on a meteoric rise to fame before his career was cut short due to health concerns. His rise to prominence began in Toronto, but ultimately ended with the Miami Heat. With the Heat, Bosh played alongside the likes of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade — a triumvirate of power that appeared in […]

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Michael Carter-Williams to a second 10-day contract, according to an official report from the team. Carter-Williams signed his initial 10-day contract with the Magic on March 15th. Due to injuries in their rotation, the team was looking for depth at the point guard position, and it seems […]

One skilled Lakers fan gave the crowd inside Staples Center something to cheer for during Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Like most NBA teams, the Lakers have several events throughout the course of a game. Sometimes, one lucky patron is chosen for a chance at sinking a half-court shot. For most basketball fans, a […]

The Chicago Bulls could be without the services of Kris Dunn and Otto Porter Jr. for Saturday night’s game against the Utah Jazz, according to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Johnson reports that Dunn, who is now listed as questionable, did not participate in Friday morning’s practice session due to a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could be without the services of Mike Conley and Joakim Noah for Friday night’s match-up against the Magic, according to an official report from the team. Conley, who’s dealing with a bout of “general soreness,” is currently listed as doubtful. He was added to Memphis’ injury report on Thursday. Noah, on the […]

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson suffered an ankle injury during Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The former Kansas Jayhawk landed awkwardly after going up for a block attempt. At first, there were some who thought his injury was severe, as he was in obvious pain. That doesn’t seem to be the case, though, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo announced his long-term agreement with Nike back in November of 2017. Now, after several months of planning and design, he’s set to debut his first signature shoe with the company during this season’s playoffs. According to a report from @djfolk on Twitter, Antetokounmpo’s signature kicks will be called the “Nike […]

This season has not gone as planned for Tyson Chandler and the Los Angeles Lakers. At the beginning of this campaign, Lakers fans had high hopes for their team. LeBron James joined the roster, leading most experts to believe the team would be vying for a spot in the postseason. Now, however, with the season […]

With a 21-52 overall record, the Chicago Bulls have already been eliminated from this season’s playoff hunt. Despite that fact, there have been some good signs along the way, including the backcourt relationship that has developed between Kris Dunn and Shaquille Harrison. Dunn and Harrison have been playing well as of late. In fact, Dunn […]

Though his team was defeated in Wednesday night’s home game against the Utah Jazz, New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson still managed to etch his name in the record books. Robinson logged 30 minutes in Wedneday’s matchup, scoring 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field, 12 rebounds (four offensive), one assist, three blocks […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan will not be calling plays from the sidelines during Thursday night’s road game against the Golden State Warriors, as he’s been excused from the team for personal reasons. According to an official report from the Pacers, assistant coach Dan Burke will serve as acting head coach against the Warriors: […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without the services of Anthony Davis for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Orlando Magic. According to a report from Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Davis made the trip with his teammates to Orlando. However, he was excused from the team to deal with a family matter: Anthony Davis made […]

The Toronto Raptors will be without the services of Kyle Lowry for Wednesday night’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a report from Mike Ganter of the Sun. Ganter reports that Lowry made the trip to OKC with his teammates, but it sounds like he still needs a bit more time to […]

Nick Collison has spent his entire career with one franchise. The Seattle SuperSonics selected the former Kansas Jayhawk with the 12th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. And when the Sonics packed up and moved to Oklahoma City, becoming the Thunder, Collison came along for the ride. As a result of his long-standing devotion […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is developing into one of the best young ball handlers in today’s NBA, and his latest achievement is a testament to that fact. According to a report from Justin Kubatko of StatMuse, Young now has the second-most 20-point, 10-assist games for any rookie over the last 50 years. The […]

Jason Terry decided to retire from the NBA last summer after 19 seasons. A lot of athletes would be content with such a lengthy run, but it sounds like the Jet still has an itch to play the game he loves. According to a report from James Herbert of CBS Sports, Terry is joining the […]

Though he’s still without an official timetable for return, Markelle Fultz has begun the process of assimilating with the Orlando Magic, according to a report from John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com. .@OrlandoMagic PG Markelle Fultz – who was acquired in a Feb. 7 trade w/ @sixers – is back with the team to begin his assimilation […]

The Los Angles Lakers will be without the services of LeBron James for Tuesday night’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sore groin, according to a report from Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. No LBJ vs. the team with the best record in the NBA. This will be rough. https://t.co/DPDcnai7X9 […]

Thanks in large part to the offensive production of Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers walked away from Monday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers with a 106-98 victory. As part of the win, Lillard became just the second player in Blazers history to record 30 points and 15 assists in a single outing. The […]

The Detroit Pistons will be without the services of Blake Griffin for Monday night’s road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to rest, according to a report from Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Pistons have listed Blake Griffin (rest) out for tonight’s game against #Cavs. Second game of a back-to-back for Detroit. — Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) […]

The Toronto Raptors will be without the services of Kawhi Leonard for Monday night’s home game against the New York Knicks due to “load management,” according to an official press release from the team: From Raps PR…Kawhi Leonard is out tonight. Load management. Serge Ibaka is out. Suspension. Kyle Lowry (ankle) is questionable. Hear tonight's […]

Though it took them nearly two seasons to dive in, the Oklahoma City Thunder have announced a jersey patch deal with Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, ensuring that all 30 NBA teams are now sponsored. Via ESPN’s Zach Lowe: The Thunder have reached a four-year agreement with Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, an […]

Former NBA coach Flip Saunders is no longer with us in physical form, but the memories and lessons he shared continue to resonate with his former players, including Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio. On Thursday night, Rubio sent out a special dedication to honor Saunders’ legacy. In his caption, Rubio wrote one of the […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Joakim Noah has always been known as an eccentric individual. He’s not afraid to express his opinion, be it verbally or visually. However, his latest bit of on-court shenanigans takes the weird cake. Noah and the Grizzlies were in Atlanta on Wednesday night for a matchup against the Hawks. The game […]

Deserved or not, Utah Jazz fans have taken quite a bit of flak over the last few days. During Monday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a Jazz fan who was seated courtside shouted a few nasty remarks in Russell Westbrook’s direction. As a result, the fan has been banned from all Vivint Smart […]

The Toronto Raptors are honoring one of their biggest supporters in a unique way. According to several reports, the team has renamed their practice facility to honor Drake’s continued contributions. The complex, which was formerly known as the BioSteel Centre, will now be known as the OVO Athletics Training Centre, which is an homage to […]

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III has been given the green light to suit up for Thursday night’s road game against the Boston Celtics: https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1106218964668112896 Bagley, who’s celebrating his 20th birthday, has been dealing with a sprained left knee since Feb. 27. MRI scans taken at the time came back clean, and he was given […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has established himself as one of the best rim protectors in today’s NBA. In fact, he’s currently ranked fourth among active players in shots sent back. For one play in particular on Wednesday night, however, Suns big man Richaun Holmes got the better of Gobert. With just under four minutes […]

Though his team was defeated at the hands of the Utah Jazz in Wednesday night’s home game, Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. gave fans who were watching a dazzling display of his rim-rocking capabilities. With just over 10 minutes remaining on the third-quarter clock, Oubre picked off a pass that was intended for Jazz […]

Technically, the Los Angeles Lakers are still in playoff contention. However, with the regular season coming to an end and the Lakers likely finishing on the outside looking in, Lonzo Ball is looking ahead to the summer. Ball, who’s expected to miss the remainder of this season due to an ankle injury, says he’ll be […]

Thanks in large part to a fourth quarter scoring outburst from CJ McCollum, the Portland Trail Blazers walked away from Tuesday night’s game against the Clippers with a 125-104 victory. McCollum led the charge for Portland. In 35 minutes of playing time, the former Lehigh standout racked up 35 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the […]

Though they’re both dealing with injuries, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders says he is not ready to shut down Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins for the remainder of this season. During his media availability at Tuesday’s practice in Denver, Saunders noted that Towns (knee) and Wiggins (quad) will be game-time decisions. Saunders also stated […]

The Atlanta Hawks have decided to sign shooting guard B.J. Johnson to a second 10-day contract, according to an official report from the team. We have signed B.J. Johnson to a second 10-day contract. #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/CEz2FWXBpd — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 12, 2019 Johnson, who signed his first 10-day deal with the Hawks on March […]