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Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving spoke with members of the media during Friday morning’s practice session. During his availability, the former Duke standout spoke highly of the New York Knicks, who traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday afternoon. Kyrie Irving acknowledged he sees the Knicks positioning themselves for this summer. Said […]

During Thursday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons teammates Blake Griffin and Reggie Jackson ran an offensive set that would make Jackie Moon proud. Moon, also known as Will Ferrell in real life, is known for his on-court shenanigans, and it seems Griffin and Jackson took a page right out of his fictional […]

On Thursday afternoon, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped one of his famous bombs, noting that Kristaps Porzingis had agreed to a deal with Dallas. It’s not certain when the seven-footer will be able to suit up for the Mavs, as he’s currently dealing with a knee injury. Some teams might feel leery about taking on an […]

The Golden State Warriors are riding the wave of an 11-game winning streak. However, with seven games remaining until this season’s All-Star break, Stephen Curry isn’t focused on winning out. Instead, the former Davidson standout feels the Dubs need to continue building the right habits. “Where are we at? Seven games before the All-Star break?” […]

Like a lot of teams, the Washington Wizards are staying active ahead of this season’s trade deadline. Who the team might be interested in dealing is still up for debate, but owner Ted Leonsis says John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr. are off limits. On possibility of dealing Wall, Beal, Porter before NBA […]

In lieu of his recent trade request, the New Orleans Pelicans have decided to remove Anthony Davis from several pieces of their promotional material, including the team’s pregame hype video. A new video was shown prior to Wednesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, but it contained no highlights of Davis. When asked about the change, […]

Thanks to a buzzer-beating heave from Karl-Anthony Towns in overtime, the Minnesota Timberwolves walked away from Wednesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a 99-97 victory, snapping a two-game losing streak. Towns dealt with foul trouble through the first three quarters of play, which forced him to spend a lot of time on the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are playing inspired basketball this season. Their 36-13 overall record is currently 1st in the Central Division standings. And with no signs of regression, it seems this team is destined for a spot in the postseason. The Bucks, who are the only NBA team without two straight losses in this campaign, have […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden continues to rack up impressive achievements. His latest feat, however, shows just how hot he’s been in the month of January. According to a report from Justin Kubatko of StatMuse, Harden is the first player in NBA to record at least 600 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in a […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid missed Tuesday morning’s practice session due to an upset stomach, but it sounds like he’ll be well enough to play against the Los Angles Lakers. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps shared the news about Embiid’s status on Tuesday afternoon. Bontemps also noted that Jimmy Butler, who’s been dealing with a sprained wrist, […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry has drawn the unenviable task of scheming up a way to contain James Harden in Tuesday night’s matchup against the Rockets. Harden is scoring the rock at an all-time great clip this season. In fact, the Beard has racked up 30 or more points in 23 straight games. […]

Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder will kick off a three-game road trip with Tuesday night’s matchup against the Orlando Magic. The Thunder have won five straight, and George is hoping they won’t have any setbacks on this trek. George, who scored 36 points and 13 rebounds in Sunday’s 118-112 victory over the Milwaukee […]

On Monday morning, Anthony Davis informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he would like to be traded. Since then, several teams have risen as potential suitors for the former Kentucky Wildcat, including the New York Knicks. Other teams are already scrambling to prepare offers for Davis, but the Knicks’ strongest bid won’t be made until […]

On Monday morning, 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 the former Kentucky Wildcat might land. One team that is said to be interested is the Los Angeles Lakers, who are led by one of […]

Al Horford has always been known as a solid player, but his latest achievement is a testament to his continued progression with the Celtics. Horford logged 29 minutes in Monday night’s 112-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field, 11 rebounds, five assists, a whopping six blocks and […]

As a sign of appreciation and support, the Indiana Pacers decided to hand out Victor Oladipo t-shirts to fans before Monday night’s home game against the Golden State Warriors. The shirts, which read “Together 4 Vic” across the front, were draped over the seats inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse as part of Indiana’s “gold out” night. […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will be held out of Monday night’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets due to a hip strain, according to an official report fro the team. #NEBHInjuryReport Kyrie Irving (left hip strain) is OUT tonight vs Brooklyn. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 28, 2019 Irving missed Wednesday game against the […]

Though he’s currently the league’s most accurate shooter from beyond the arc, San Antonio Spurs forward Davis Bertans has not received an invitation to this season’s three-point contest. Bertans, now 26 years of age, is knocking down 49.2 percent of his shots from downtown — a remarkable feat by any stretch. However, the NBA feels […]

According to an official press release from the team, Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee on Monday. Though there is no timetable set for his return, the Pacers expect Oladipo to make a full recovery. Victor Oladipo underwent successful surgery today to repair […]

On Monday morning, Anthony Davis informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he would not sign an extension. The news caught some by surprise, but Jrue Holiday says Davis addressed the team about the situation. In an interview with Scott Kushner of The Advocate, Holiday said that Davis informed his teammates of the request: Holiday said […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green will be held out of Monday night’s road game against the Indiana Pacers for rest, according to a report from Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Draymond Green resting against the Pacers tonight, Warriors announce. — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 28, 2019 The Warriors, who are holding the No. 1 […]

On Monday morning, Anthony Davis and his agent, Rich Paul, informed the New Orleans Pelicans that they are not interested in signing a contract extension. This revelation caught some by surprise, but Davis felt it was the right time, according to a person close to the situation. Rather than dragging the process out, Davis did […]

Big news came down the NBA pike on Monday morning. Anthony Davis and his agent, Rich Paul, informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he would like to be traded. Most teams would take a player of Davis’ caliber in a heartbeat, but the Pelicans seem to be interested in dealing with the Boston Celtics, according […]

According to several reports, Anthony Davis has informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he would like to be traded. There will certainly be several teams interested in his services, which is why Richard Jefferson thinks the Lakers need to strike while the iron is hot. Jefferson joined ESPN for Monday morning’s episode of “Get up.” […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving missed Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers due to flu-like symptoms, but it sounds like he’s recovered enough to suit up against the Warriors. Kyrie Irving (flu) will be ready to go for the #Celtics against the #Warriors tomorrow, per Brad Stevens — Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) January 25, 2019 The […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler will see a specialist for his sprained right wrist on Friday in Los Angeles, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. 76ers star Jimmy Butler will see a specialist for his sprained right wrist today in Los Angeles, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

Sixers point guard Ben Simmons is enjoying a fine season, but there are still some critics who think his shooting form is bit out of whack. In lieu of this fact, former All-Star Tracy McGrady says he’s willing to offer the Australian-born star a few tips. On a recent episode of The Jump, McGrady implored […]

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green has drawn the unenviable task of containing James Harden in Saturday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. Harden is always a tough player to check, but the fact that he dropped a career-high 61 points against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night makes this matchup a bit more intriguing. […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo has been dealing with a finger injury for the past few weeks, but it sounds like he could be cleared to play in Thursday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Rondo will be a game-time decision: Luke Walton says Rajon […]

Though he’s no longer with the Pacers, Paul George still has love for fans of the team. In fact, after hearing of Victor Oladipo’s injury in Wednesday’s game against the Raptors, the Thunder All-Star sent out a sympathetic message to the Indiana faithful. “I feel for them,” Thunder swingman Paul George told Scott Agnes of […]

Sixers rookie Zhaire Smith has been sidelined due to a foot injury since August, but it sounds like he’s nearing a return. In fact, the former Texas Tech standout has been assigned to Philadelphia’s G League affiliate, the Deleware Blue Coats. Shams Charania of The Athletic shared the news on Thursday morning, noting that Smith […]

Thanks in large part to a 61-point scoring outburst from James Harden, the Houston Rockets managed to walk away from Wednesday night’s game against the New York Knicks with a 114-110 victory. Harden isn’t the only player that has lit up the scoreboard inside Madison Square Garden, however. In fact, exactly five years prior, Carmelo […]

With Wendell Carter Jr. ruled out for 8-12 weeks due to a thumb injury, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen will give Robin Lopez the starting nod at center in Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Jim Boylen said Robin Lopez will start at […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline drawing near (February 7th), several teams around the league are searching for ways to improve their rosters. One such team is the Atlanta Hawks, who are said to be interested in dealing Kent Bazemore, Dewayne Dedmon, and Taurean Prince, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic According […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will be held out of Wednesday’s game against the Cavs due to flu-like symptoms, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Kyrie Irving won’t play tonight against the Cavs because of flu-like symptoms. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) January 23, 2019 Irving, now 26 years of age, is coming […]

On Wednesday morning, the Detroit Pistons announced that they will honor the championship-winning teams from 1989 and 2004 with in-game ceremonies on two separate dates this season. According to the team’s official report, the 1989 squad will be recognized on March 30th, when they’ll welcome the Portland Trail Blazers to town. The 2004 team will […]

New York Knicks big man Luke Kornet is expected to be out of commission for “a couple of weeks” after an MRI scan that was taken on Tuesday revealed a left ankle sprain and bone bruise. With Kornet sidelined, Enes Kanter will likely be called on to start at center, according to a report from […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has missed the last two games due to a sore lower back, but it sounds like the former Arizona Wildcat has recovered enough to suit up for Wednesday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. According to a report from Magic beat writer John Denton, Gordon was a full participant in Tuesday […]

Though he isn’t facing suspension, Boston Celtics Marcus Smart will be fined $35,000 for his on-court altercation with Hawks swingman DeAndre Bembry during Saturday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to a report from Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. Marcus Smart has been fined 35k for the Hawks altercation. No suspension. — Adam […]