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The Los Angeles Lakers could be without the services of Tyson Chandler and Mike Muscala for Tuesday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Muscala has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, which he sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 143-120 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Shake Milton underwent a procedure on Tuesday morning to repair a fractured metacarpal in his right hand. As a result, the former SMU Mustang will be out of commission for roughly three weeks before being re-evaluated: Shake Milton update pic.twitter.com/OgQMPcn0gJ — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) February 12, 2019 Milton, now 22 years of […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is expected to be out of commission for roughly 12 months after undergoing successful surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: Wizards star John Wall underwent successful surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon. He will be out […]

Though he has been ruled out for the remainder of this season due to a knee injury, Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo is maintaining an optimistic point of view. Oladipo’s injury occurred in a game against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 23. As he ran down the floor in transition defense, his leg buckled […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose has missed the last three games due to an ankle injury, but there is good news on the way. The former No. 1 overall pick has seemingly recovered enough to play in Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic: Derrick Rose […]

Newly-acquired big man Marc Gasol scored seven points and six rebounds as a reserve in his Toronto debut, but Raptors head coach Nick Nurse hasn’t set his starting lineup in stone just yet, according to a report from Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. The Raptors dealt for Gasol just before this season’s trade deadline. The […]

During Monday morning’s episode of Fox Sports’ First Things First, former NFL great Cris Carter claimed that Thunder All-Star Paul George has become the best two-way player in the NBA. Carter, who was one of the best wide receivers the NFL has ever known, feels that George should be named to the All-NBA First-Team right […]

Members of the media gathered on Friday morning to witness the unveiling of Moses Malone’s statue in Philadelphia, which will now stand prominently among the effigies of several Sixers legends on the famed Legends Walk: Moses Malone statue unveiling on Legends Walk! #Sixers pic.twitter.com/2D5SdcWF3O — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) February 8, 2019 Malone, who played in […]

Harrison Barnes and Alec Burks are expected to make their debut with the Sacramento Kings in Friday night’s home game against the Miami Heat, according to a report from Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Kings expect to have both Harrison Barnes and Alec Burks in uniform for tonight's game against the Heat. […]

The Sixers acquired several talented players ahead of this year’s trade deadline, including Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott. Some experts and analysts are wondering if this group will be able to stick together beyond this season, but general manager Elton Brand is confident in the team’s ability to re-sign their new […]

With just under an hour before the end of this season’s trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings pulled the trigger on a deal, sending Skal Labissiere to the Portland Trail Blazers for Caleb Swanigan. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report this deal between the Kings and Blazers: The Kings have traded Skal Labissiere to […]

If the New York Knicks are able to reach a buyout agreement with Wes Matthews, the Houston Rockets will reportedly be among the teams that will have interest in his services. ESPN’s Ian Begley shared the news Thursday morning, citing the belief of opposing executives: Opposing execs believe the Houston Rockets will also have interest […]

If he were to become available in a buyout scenario, the Boston Celtics are believed to be among the teams that would be interested in acquiring New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter. ESPN’s Ian Begley shared the news ahead of Thursday afternoon’s trade deadline, noting the opinion of opposing executives: Opposing executives believe the […]

Like many other teams, the Denver Nuggets are searching for players to bolster their roster ahead of this seasn’s trade deadline (Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET). There are still several talented players on the market, but the Nuggets are said to have their eyes on New York Knicks big man Noah Vonleh. ESPN’s Ian Begley […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline just hours away, several teams around the league are still searching for the right deal. On such team is the Charlotte Hornets, who are said to be interested in finding a new home for Frank Kaminsky. Marc Stein of the New York Times shared the news on Thursday morning: The […]

Raptors big man Jonas Valanciunas has been sidelined since December 12th due to a finger injury, but it sounds like he’s recovered enough to make his return for Thursday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. Blake Murphy of The Athletic confirmed the news on Thursday morning: Valanciunas will return tonight https://t.co/zc531tde9q — Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) […]

Danilo Gallinari has missed the last 10 games due to back spasms. However, the Los Angeles Clippers forward has recovered enough to play in Thursday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers, according to a report from Andrew Grief of the Los Angeles Times. Danilo Gallinari will play tonight after missing the last 10 games with […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden has been on an offensive tear for the majority of this season, especially from beyond the arc. In fact, Harden has already knocked down 250 threes this season, which ties Stephen Curry’s record for the fastest to reach that mark in a single campaign. James Harden made his 250th 3-pointer […]

Thanks to a growing international fan base, lucrative television deals, state-of-the-art renovations and new arenas, many NBA franchises are continuing to grow in value, including the New York Knicks. The average NBA team is currently worth $1.9 billion — a number that has increased with pace over the last five years. The Knicks, however, are […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline just 24 hours away, the Philadelphia 76ers have made a deal to acquire Malachi Richardson and a 2022 second-round pick from the Toronto Raptors, the Sixers announced Wednesday. Pompey also reports that the Sixers, who are sending cash considerations to the Raptors as part of this deal, will also receive […]

Though the NBA’s trade deadline is just over 24 hours away (Feb. 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET), the Oklahoma City Thunder are still searching for ways to bolster their roster. There are several players available, but OKC seems to have their eyes on two players in particular: Cavs shooting guard Alec Burks and Hawks swingman […]

In lieu of his trade to the Sixers, Boban Marjanovic decided to send out a thank you message to the Clippers organization and its fans. Though he’ll no longer be with the Clippers, the Serbian-born big man says Los Angeles will always be home. “Thank you to the Clippers staff, front office, trainers, coaches, and […]

According to several reports, New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox has been selected as Lonzo Ball’s replacement on the US Team in the Rising Stars Game during All-Star Weekend. Kevin Knox will replace Lonzo Ball in the Rising Stars game, per the NBA — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) February 6, 2019 Kevin Knox has been selected […]

The end of a great era is closing in on Beale Street, as Mike Conley and Marc Gasol have likely played their last game together in a Grizzlies uniform. Knowing the devotion he has given to the organization, fans inside FedExForum decided to give Gasol a hero’s sendoff during Tuesday night’s home game against the […]

While the NBA’s trade deadline is just over 24 hours away, it’s never too early to look ahead to free agency. The New York Knicks are one team making big plans for the summer, and they reportedly may have their eyes on Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris: Lot of trade scuttlebutt out there, but a […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will be out of commission for roughly 12 months after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon. According to several reports, the former Kentucky Wildcat slipped and fell at his home while not wearing his walking boot. According to Dr. Douoguih, John Wall had his walking boot […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their way to Indianapolis for Tuesday night’s matchup against the Pacers. For most players involved, it’s just another regular season game. For Lance Stephenson, however, it’s a chance to play in front of the fans he came to love. Stephenson has played two stints with the Pacers over the […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is expected to miss 12 months of action after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wall will undergo the procedure in Green Bay, Wi. https://t.co/1C8EC6vrvZ — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2019 Wall will be seen […]

Despite the fact that he’s been diagnosed with an avulsion fracture on his left middle finger, Lakers center Ivica Zubac isn’t expected to miss any games, according to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Zubac, who’s listed as probable for Tuesday night’s road game against the Indiana Pacers, underwent X-rays following Saturday’s matchup against the […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline on the horizon, several teams around the league are still searching for ways to bolster their rosters. One such team is the Indiana Pacers, who are said to be quietly shopping Kyle O’Quinn. According to a report from Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, the Pacers are looking for a sizable […]

Though he missed Monday morning’s practice session due to a sore back, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is going to suit up for Tuesday night’s road game against the Sixers, according to a report from Sportsnet: He says he could have played Sunday but was being cautious. https://t.co/1Hc0ZqSsxg — Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) February 5, […]

Though he was taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Sixers point guard Ben Simmons was forced to sit out his rookie season due to an ankle injury. After a lengthy rehab, the Australian-born star made a full recovery. However, he says there were dark days along the way: “The […]

In one of the bigger trades of this season, the Mavs acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the New York Knicks on Thursday afternoon. Now, just a few days later, the Latvian-born big man was spotted on the practice court with his new team. Dallas’ social media team shared video footage of the scene inside the Lympo […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving will be held out of Tuesday night’s road game against the Cavs due to a left hip strain, according to an official report from the team. #NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Cleveland: Aron Baynes (left foot contusion) – OUTKyrie Irving (left hip strain) – OUTRobert Williams (low back soreness) – QUESTIONABLE […]

Due to ongoing back pain, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is now listed as “doubtful” for Tuesday night’s road game against the Sixers, according to a report from Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. Lowry didn't practice today. He's doubtful for tomorrow's game in Philly. Nurse says the plan is to have Valanciunas return on […]

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Caris LeVert has been sidelined due to a foot injury since November. However, there is some hope that he’ll be able to return before this season’s All-Star break, according to a report from ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski. Brooklyn’s Caris LeVert (foot) will return to five on five practice soon and there’s optimism […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline approaching fast (Feb 7), several teams around the league are still searching for ways to bolster their rosters. One such team is the Utah Jazz, who are said to be interested in Clippers forward Tobias Harris. Zach Lowe explained the situation in a recent article for ESPN. According to Lowe, […]

The New York Knicks acquired veteran guard Wesley Matthews from the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday afternoon — the same deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis to Dallas. Whether or not Matthews, who’s playing on an expiring contract, will remain with New York for the remainder of this season remains to be seen. If he’s made available […]

Earlier this week, Anthony Davis informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he would like to be traded to a championship-contending team. Since then, speculation has run rampant as to where he might land. Davis, however, seems to be favoring the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Anthony Davis […]