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Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is usually seen playing hoops in a pair of Big Baller Brand kicks. However, the Chino Hills native decided to wear a variant of Kobe Bryant’s signature shoe during Wednesday’s practice session. Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) rocking Kobe’s during the second day of training camp #Lakers pic.twitter.com/Xebsl6Nb6i — Ryan […]

The Boston Celtics finished the 2017-18 regular season campaign with a 55-27 overall record, which was good for a No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Though they managed to best the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers in the first two rounds, the C’s were ultimately defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern […]

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart posted an emotional tweet earlier this month, noting that his mother, Camellia, had passed away after a battle with myelodysplastic syndrome — a form of cancer caused by abnormalities in the blood-forming cells in bone marrow. Smart, now 24 years of age, recently opened up about his mother’s passing […]

The NBA has a sticky situation on their hands, and it smells a bit like a skunk. That’s right, we’re talking about weed here — Marijuana. According to several former players, up to 85 percent of the league smokes cheebah, and former All-Star Clifford Robinson thinks the policies levied against the drug need to change. […]

Houston Rockets All-Star and reigning MVP of the NBA James Harden is getting a new signature shoe from Adidas, according to a report from The Houston Chronicle. Harden worked for quite a while with the designers at Adidas in designing the Harden Vol. 3. The popular sports apparel company wanted to make sure the new […]

Early on Tuesday morning, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has agreed to a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has agreed to a new multiyear endorsement deal with Nike. Turner is an emerging cornerstone for Pacers. — Shams Charania […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has good news for his video gaming fans. On Monday morning, the 22-year-old shooting guard sent out a video message to his followers on Twitter, noting that he will send out free copies of NBA 2K19 to anyone who sends him their address. “To all kids: If you don’t have […]

The Houston Rockets will be without Brandon Knight for the preseason due to an infection in his surgically repaired knee. “He’s gonna be out for training camp and preseason,” Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said in an interview Monday, referring to Knight. “He has an infection that’s clearing up. And then, at the end of […]

The Washington Wizards will be without the services of eight-time All-Star Dwight Howard for the first day of practice due to a back ailment. Scott Brooks giving his first update at #Wizards media day. says Dwight Howard has a back issue that will keep him out of the first day of practice tomorrow. Lists him […]

Newly acquired All-Star Kawhi Leonard sat down with members of the Toronto Raptors media on Monday for his first official appearance since joining the team. Leonard was asked to describe himself to the fans in Canada who might not know him that well. Keep in mind that Leonard is a quiet kind of guy. He […]

Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward, who missed all but five minutes of the 2017-18 NBA season due to an ankle injury, is close to agreeing to a multi-year deal with Nike, according to a report from A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston. https://twitter.com/ASherrodblakely/status/1043541863154765824 Hayward has also received offers from Anta and New Balance, as […]

The Chicago Bulls announced Saturday that Omer Asik is dealing with inflammatory arthritis. Though the Turkish-born center has been receiving medical treatment for the ailment, the team has ruled him out indefinitely. OFFICIAL: Bulls center Omer Asik is out indefinitely with inflammatory arthritis. He has been receiving ongoing medical treatment and management, but his return […]

Earlier this week, news came down the wire indicating that Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler requested a trade. While there have been reports that president and head coach Tom Thibodeau doesn’t want to trade his star player, another report suggests Thibs would consider making a deal — if it’s a fair one. Via Chris Hine […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recently revealed that he would be returning for his 21st season in the NBA. Despite having acquired loads of accolades over the course of his career, the Mavs superstar says there is still one feat that he would like to accomplish: winning the Slam Dunk Contest. That’s right. Nowitzki — […]

The Philadelphia 76ers finished the 2017-18 regular season with a 52-30 overall record, which landed the team a No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Sixers have their sights set even higher this upcoming season, and Joel Embiid says it will be a successful effort if they reach the NBA Finals. NBA Finals […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Landry Shamet suffered a right-ankle sprain in the team’s first Summer League game, which forced him to miss the remainder of the action in Las Vegas. However, according to a report from Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers youngster has been fully cleared for training camp. #Sixers rookie guard Landry […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has been at odds with the Turkish government for quite some time. Kanter, a native of Turkey, has criticized the country’s current regime several times, and in fact, he’s becoming an advocate of sorts for the removal of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Kanter, now 26 years of age, has […]

Earlier this week, several hints came down the wire that seem to indicate Space Jam 2 is a go. In fact, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, who is slated to be the film’s leading man, shared a tweet to tease the production. Now, with the buzz growing, several other NBA players are looking to […]

The 2018-19 NBA season is approaching fast, and fans of the New York Knicks are still wondering if Kristaps Porzingis, who suffered an ACL tear in his left knee on Feb. 6, will be available to play at any point. Knicks president Steve Mills gave an update Thursday: Steve Mills says there is still no […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale sat down with a few of his front office mates on Thursday to discuss the team’s plans for the coming season. One of the first topics, according to a report from ESPN’s Ian Begley, was tanking. The Knicks, who lost All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis to an ACL […]

Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen & Roll recently sat down with Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Walton noted that he has been impressed with Michael Beasley’s passing abilities thus far. “I told Beasley today when I was talking to him, I’ve been really impressed with his […]

After months of speculation and rumors, it seems Space Jam 2 is officially a go. Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James and Springhill Entertainment released a post on Thursday to confirm that the film will indeed be produced. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn6y1Z-gf-6/?utm_source=ig_embed News of Space Jam 2 has sparked interest from loads of celebrities and athletes. In fact, […]

Acording to several reports, four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. News of Butler’s displeasure has been spreading in recent days. Some have said he wasn’t getting along with certain players on the team, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. True or not, it seems that wasn’t the reason he […]

According to several official reports, the New Orleans Pelicans have decided to part ways with 35-year-old center Emeka Okafor. The franchise requested waivers for the 6’10” big man on Wednesday morning. The New Orleans #Pelicans waive center Emeka Okafor. 📰: https://t.co/7tfpP4dalj pic.twitter.com/VRMZBm3VFE — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 19, 2018 Emeka Okafor appeared in 26 […]

Like a lot of teams around the NBA landscape, the New York Knicks are still searching for players who might bolster their lineup for the coming season. And with the 2018-19 regular season just around the corner, the Knicks have filled the 20th spot on their training camp roster, adding Tyrius Walker to an Exhibit […]

The 2018-19 NBA season is drawing near and several teams around the league are still searching for players to bolster their rosters. One such team is the Golden State Warriors, who are expected to add point guard Will Cherry to their 20-man offseason roster, according to a report from Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. Cherry, now […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently announced that this would be his last season in the NBA. The three-time champion posted a video on social media vowing to return for “One Last Dance.” Just how efficient Wade will be in his final stint remains to be seen, but the developers at NBA 2K19 have given […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has quickly become one of the most-recognizable faces in the NBA. The 6’10” Australian national possesses an impressive array of skills, including a crafty handle, excellent court vision, and a relentless motor. However, one aspect of Simmons’ game that often comes under fire from critics is his jump-shot. His head […]

The Philadelphia 76ers relieved Bryan Colangelo of his general manager duties back in June. Now, with a new season fast approaching, the team is still in the market for a new GM. Exactly who the Sixers have in mind to fill this vacancy remains to be seen, but according to a report from Keith Pompey […]

Though Hurricane Florence is dissipating now, thousands of residents along the Carolina coastline will be left with a hefty financial burden. Thousands of homeowners lost electricity. Others lost everything due to flooding and high winds. Cleaning up such a disaster is both heart-wrenching and dangerous, but Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is ready to help. […]

With just a few weeks remaining until the start of the 2018-19 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are still trying to solidify their roster. Jimmy Butler hasn’t decided on his long-term future with the team and Karl-Anthony Towns hasn’t signed his rookie-scale contract extension. These are two pressing issues for head coach Tom Thibodeau, and […]

The San Antonio Spurs are rounding out their roster with training camp starting up next week, as they have agreed to a two-way deal with undrafted Oregon State forward Drew Eubanks, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Eubanks, now 21 years of age, was a four-star recruit coming out of Reynolds […]

If the Boston Celtics are left with an open roster spot in lieu of Jabari Bird’s domestic violence case, there is a chance that 18-year veteran Jamal Crawford could join the team, according to a report from Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Weiss sat down with Adam Kaufman of WBZ New Radio on Monday for […]

The Orlando Magic wrapped up the 2017-18 regular season with a 25-57 overall record, which was good for a No. 14 ranking in the Eastern Conference standings. This season, however, the scene is a bit different, as the Magic have drafted a talented rookie in Mo Bamba to man the frontcourt. With Nikola Vucevic already […]

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap missed quite a bit of time last season due to injury. The four-time All-Star suffered a torn tendon in his left wrist back in November on a failed dunk attempt. Now, however, with a bit of rehabilitation and one surgery under his belt, Millsap says he has fully recovered: I […]

After a pair of successful seasons as an assistant under head coach Mike D’Antoni with the Houston Rockets, Jeff Bzdelik will be retiring on Monday, according to a report from Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. In his report, Feigen notes that Bzdelik, now 65 years of age, is seeking more time with his family. […]

After serving 23 years of professional basketball, San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili decided to hang up his basketball shoes for good in August, marking the end of a fantastic era. And though he admits it was a tough decision to make, the Argentinian star says he hasn’t changed his mind — yet. “Did you […]

Several teams around the NBA landscape made moves this offseason in an attempt to bolster their respective rosters. One such team is the San Antonio Spurs, who sent Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for DeMar DeRozan. Though the move was met with a certain level of speculation at that time, former Raptors […]

In 2018, NBA fans in several U.S. cites saw billboards go up in an attempt to lure LeBron James to their respective teams. In the end, though, the three-time champion decided to take his talents to Hollywood and join the Los Angeles Lakers. And though the recruiting billboards have been taken down, other variants are […]