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Thanks in large part to an outstanding shooting performance from rookie Landry Shamet, the Sixers managed to walk away from Tuesday night’s game against the Wizards with a 132-115 victory. In his 25 minutes of playing time, Shamet racked up a career-high 29 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field (8-of-14 from beyond the arc), […]

Though they’ve only been Raptors teammates for a short while, it seems as though Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard are developing a bit of a friendship, according to a report from Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. The Raptors acquired Leonard, now 27 years of age, by way of a July trade with the San Antonio […]

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris is listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s road game against the Miami Heat due to hamstring tightness, according to a report from Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Nuggets are listing Gary Harris as questionable for tonight vs. Heat due to left hamstring tightness. — Ira Winderman […]

German-born swingman Paul Zipser is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets in the coming days, according to a report from German newspaper “Rhein Neckar Zeitung.” The Brooklyn Nets have till January 15 (deadline to ink players to two way contracts) to sign Paul Zipser. The German will be added to the […]

Baltimore native Haywood Highsmith is planning to sign a two-way contract with the Sixers at some point on Tuesday, according to a report from Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer: Haywood Highsmith (@hay_iAMHigh) is scheduled to sign a two-way contract with the #Sixers today, according to multiple league sources. The @blue_coats wing player and #Sixers […]

Sixers star Ben Simmons did not participate in Monday morning’s practice session due to an upper respiratory infection, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia: Jimmy Butler and Wilson Chandler both participated in today’s practice. Ben Simmons did not practice (upper respiratory). — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) January 7, 2019 The Sixers are scheduled to […]

The San Antonio Spurs will be without the services of Rudy Gay for Monday night’s road game against the Detroit Pistons, according to Paul Garcia of Project Spurs. Gay, now 32 years of age, is dealing with a sprained left wrist. It’s the same ailment that he has dealt with since the end of December. […]

Denver Nuggets teammates Gary Harris and Paul Millsap are expected to start in Monday night’s road game against the Houston Rockets, according to Harrison Wind of BSNDenver: Just touched down in Houston where Denver hasn’t won since Oct, 2015 — Emmanuel Mudiay’s Nuggets debut. Denver has lost 8-straight to the Rockets overall but have won […]

New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis has heard his name tossed about in a whirlwind of trade scenarios in recent days. There are said to be several teams interested in his services, including the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the former No. 1 overall pick says he is staying focused in the here and now. In […]

Early on Monday morning, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Houston Rockets have traded guard Michael Carter-Williams and cash considerations to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for a conditional second-round pick. Just a few moments later, news came down the wire stating that the Bulls would be waiving MarShon Brooks along with their new acquisition. […]

Though he’s progressing well in recovery, the Chicago Bulls will be without the services of power forward Bobby Portis for Friday night’s home game against the Indiana Pacers, according to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Jim Boylen said Bobby Portis is doing well after contact practice but won’t play vs. Pacers. […]

Orlando Magic center Timofey Mozgov has been dealing with a knee injury for quite some time and has yet to play a game this season. On Friday, the Russian rim-protector underwent an arthroscopic procedure, according to a report from Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Timofey Mozgov had an arthroscopic procedure on his sore right knee […]

As the NBA’s reigning MVP, James Harden knows a thing or two about scoring the rock. However, this latest accomplishment has placed the Houston Rockets All-Star in rare air. Harden and the Rockets squared off against the Golden State Warriors inside Oracle Arena on Thursday night, resulting in a 135-134 overtime victory for Houston. The […]

Oregon Ducks big man Bol Bol, will likely miss the remainder of his rookie season due to a left foot injury, according to a report from 247Sports.com. Bol has missed the team’s last four games with a left foot injury and the outlook on his return to the team this season gets grimmer by the […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard says he isn’t thinking about free agency. Instead, the two-time All-Star is remaining focused on the task at hand. Leonard, now 27-years-old, can use the player option in his contract to enter the free agency foray after this season. Whether or not he’ll choose to take that path remains to […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline just over a month away, several teams around the league are searching for ways to bolster their respective rosters. Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, however, seems to be content with the squad he has now. Via Darren Hartwell of NBC Sports: “We’re always looking to upgrade our team if […]

Quite a bit has been said about Ben Simmons’ jump shot through the early stages of his NBA career. He’s a great slasher and playmaker, but some experts and analysts feel that he should take a few more shots from outside. Sixers head coach Brett Brown, however, feels that Simmons is improving his perimeter shot […]

Though he’s no longer a member of the team, former Cavs shooting guard Dion Waiters says he will always have love for the city of Cleveland. The Cavs selected Waiters with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He showed flashes of brilliance in his rookie season. However, he was consistently bothered […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to the the eye abrasion he suffered in Monday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. The Celtics announce Kyrie Irving is out for tonight's game after getting his eye […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has the utmost confidence in his game, and his latest remarks prove it. “I’m the best rebounder at my position, the best passer at my position, the best defender at my position,” Russell Westbrook told ESPN after Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks. “I can do everything, and I […]

The Miami Heat have made their way to Cleveland for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Cavaliers, but it sounds like they might be without the services of two key players, including Dwyane Wade and Dion Waiters. According to a pair of reports from Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Wade has been listed […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry is throwing an open party in Oakland to celebrate his 10th year of service with the team. In an Instagram post released on Tuesday night, Curry noted that the party will be held at Fox Theater on Friday. Tickets for the event are available at his pop-up store, which […]

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. has been dealing with injuries through the early stages of this season. Most recently, a bruised knee has kept him on the sidelines. However, Porter returned to practice on Monday and “looked good,” according to head coach Scott Brooks. As a result, the former No. 3 overall pick has […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has been sidelined for quite a while due to an Achilles injury, but he’s on the path to recovery and should be back soon. While there still is no set timetable for his return, Warriors president Bob Myers says Cousins is nearing the finish line: Myers still doesn’t want […]

Though they play on opposing sides, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Paul George seems to have a growing respect for Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. Doncic and George squared off on Sunday night, resulting in a 105-103 victory for Dallas. In his 34 minutes of action, Doncic led the Mavs in scoring with 25 points on […]

Mavs All-Star Dirk Nowitzki has established himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history. He’s not just a great athlete, though. “Der große Deutsche,” as he’s known, also has a great sense of humor. As a bit of a joke, the Mavs’ social media team created their own rendition of Steve Carell’s “40-Year-Old […]

Thanks in large part to the outstanding effort put up by Karl-Anthony Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves managed to walk away from Sunday’s matchup against the Miami Heat with a 113-104 victory. Thanks to his big performance, Towns accomplished something not done since Kevin Garnett was with the Timberwolves in 2005: Karl-Anthony Towns is the first […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni had high praise for James Harden after Thursday night’s victory over the Boston Celtics. D’Antoni, who’s been with the Rockets since 2016, says Harden has a mastery of the game. “It’s hard to describe,” D’Antoni told The Athletic, referring to Harden’s recent play. “He has a mastery of the […]

Thanks to an outstanding effort from James Harden, the Houston Rockets managed to walk away from Thursday night’s matchup against the Boston Celtics with their eighth win in nine games. Harden led all scorers in the 127-113 victory, racking up a whopping 45 points on 11-of-26 shooting from the field (9-of-18 from beyond the arc), […]

Sixers point guard Ben Simmons is only in his second season of service in the NBA, but the Australian-born star is already making history. The Sixers traveled to Utah on Thursday for a matchup against the Jazz. In the end, Philly managed to carry the day, 114-97. However, it was Simmons’ stat line that is […]

At the beginning of this season, many NBA experts and analysts chose the Boston Celtics as their favorite to win the Eastern Conference crown. Their conviction was reasonable, as the team has a bunch of talented players on the roster, including Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, Al Horford, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Though Boston’s lineup […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas made a unique vow to his fans on Wednesday afternoon. In a tweet, the former Washington Husky noted that he would sign any merchandise that fans send to the Pepsi Center: If my fans ever want they stuff signed just send to Pepsi center and I’ll make sure to […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo is dealing with a sprained right finger. The former Kentucky Wildcat will not be traveling with the team for Thursday’s game against the Kings, and his status going forward is a bit uncertain. According to a report from Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell, Rondo’s length of absence will […]

For the third time in his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been named Male Athlete of the Year by The Associated Press: BREAKING: @kingjames wins AP's male athlete of the year award for third time, after a 2018 where he went to The Finals, refused to "shut up and dribble" and opened […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley shared a special moment with a fan after Wednesday night’s 95-87 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers inside FedExForum. As he made his way off the court, Conley handed out several pieces of his game-worn attire, including his headband. One piece of his apparel, however, was destined for Kemberley Lee. […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving has established himself as one of the best point guards in NBA history. Uncle Drew is serving his eighth year of service in the league, but he’s showing no signs of regression. In fact, Irving says he’s in the best condition of his career and is only getting better: Kyrie […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is enjoying a breakout rookie season. So much so that some experts are viewing the Slovenian as the leading candidate for this season’s Rookie of the Year award. Their praise is not without merit, as the Mavs’ rookies statistics are comparable to those of LeBron James. This isn’t to say […]

Athletes from all level of sports harbor stories of embarrassing plays. Most try to keep their mishaps from surfacing, but Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis is embracing his moment of oversight. The Celtics welcomed the Philadelphia 76ers to TD Garden on Christmas. Thanks to a Herculean effort from Kyrie Irving, Boston managed to carry the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is just one game shy of tying his own record of consecutive appearances (117). However, after suffering a groin injury in Tuesday night’s 127-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors, his streak seems to be in jeopardy. LeBron has played in 116 straight regular-season games (every game since last […]