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Trae Young has received loads of media attention since Draft night. He was selected 5th overall by the Dallas Mavericks, who then traded him to the Atlanta Hawks. Though the spotlight seems to be getting brighter by the day, the former Big 12 Freshman of the Year is prepared for the challenges that await all […]

Though it hasn’t been confirmed just yet, it sounds like Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell might be getting his own shoe deal very soon. His teammate, Rudy Gobert, hinted at the news in an online video clip earlier this week. MOOD 👀🕷@spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/nXCyXNkoAh — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) July 11, 2018 Mitchell, now 21 years […]

The Boston Celtics have a $6.1 million qualifying offer on the table for point guard Marcus Smart. Pen has not been set to paper just yet, but it sounds like the former No. 6 overall pick is leaning towards signing the offer to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2019. Several teams […]

Swaggy P, also known as Nick Young, could see his tenure with the Golden State Warriors come to an end. According to a report from Darren Wolfson of ESPN and kstp.com, there are several teams interested in the free agent’s services should that be the case, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

The end of an outstanding era for fans of the San Antonio Spurs came to an end on Friday night. After spending 16 seasons together, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker will no longer be teammates. Shortly after noon on Friday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Parker, now 36 years of age, had agreed to a […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been selected as the cover athlete for the Australian and New Zealand editions of NBA 2K19, according to a report from Operation Sports. Ben Simmons is the cover athlete for NBA 2K19 in Australia and New Zealand. The cover will be double-sided with Simmons on one side and Giannis […]

The Washington Wizards and unrestricted free agent Jeff Green have reached a one-year, $2.5 million agreement, according to several reports. Wizards reach deal with @unclejeffgreen on a one-year minimum deal, per source. Will add depth after @mikescott departure to Clippers. — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) July 3, 2018 As Aldridge notes on his official report, the […]

A first-round match-up between the Australian and Filipino national teams in this year’s FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers has come to a nasty end. Roughly halfway through the third quarter, a Filipino offensive foul led to an all out brawl on the floor. Several players from both sides were involved in the scuffle, including Milwaukee […]

On Sunday afternoon, LeBron James made his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers public. Prior to reaching this conclusion, the King held private conversations with two of the greatest players to have ever donned a purple and gold uniform: Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. LeBron James is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers! 👑 […]

Enes Kanter has until Friday to either opt in or out of the final year of his contract with the New York Knicks. Several teams were said to be interested in his services, were he to become a free agent. However, it sounds like he’s leaning towards opting in. According to a report from ESPN’s […]

The Los Angeles Clippers decided to part ways with point guard Austin Rivers on Tuesday, trading the Orlando native to the Washington Wizards for Polish-born big man Marcin Gortat. As most hoops fans know, Rivers, now 25 years of age, is the son of Clippers head coach Doc Rivers. Austin played three seasons under his […]

The Dallas Mavericks decided to trade up in the 2018 NBA Draft, sending their No. 5 pick, along with a 2019 protected first round pick, to the Atlanta Hawks for their No. 3 selection. In doing so, the Mavs were able to acquire Slovenian-born sensation Luka Doncic. Doncic, now 19 years of age, was a […]

According to a report from Yahoo’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers can now be counted among the teams who have openly expressed interest to the San Antonio Spurs about acquiring forward Kawhi Leonard. The Los Angeles Lakers have reached out to the San Antonio Spurs to express interest in All-Star Kawhi Leonard, league sources […]

bagleyLike most teams around the NBA, the Sacramento Kings are keeping a close eye on which players will be available in this year’s Draft. In fact, the Kings have a lot on their plate, as they’re currently holding the No. 2 pick. Who Sacramento will choose is still up for debate. However, according to a […]

Like most teams around the NBA landscape, the L.A. Clippers are finalizing their options with regards to this years Draft, which is set for Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. EST. Exactly who the Clippers will choose is still up for debate, but it sounds like they have their eyes on the point guard position. According […]

Well, hoops fans, today is the day. The 2018 NBA Draft is upon us, and most teams around the league are evaluating their options, including the Atlanta Hawks, who are reported to have interest in former University of Oklahoma point guard Trae Young. According to a report from Ryen Russillo, the Hawks — owners of […]

Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic has a unique proposition for NBA Draft prospect Luka Doncic. It seems as though Vucevic is feeling quite generous. In fact, “Vuc,” as he’s come to be known, has said that he would give Doncic permission to drive his Porsche 911 every day if he were to land in […]

Information regarding when players are going to be selected in the NBA Draft (and by which team) will be a bit harder to come by this go around. In years past, hoops fan followed Twitter closely, refreshing their time lines and waiting on updates from their favorite expert. According to several reports, the NBA has […]

Earning a deal with any major shoe company is a huge accomplishment for basketball players. In some way, it validates all of the hard work and dedication they’ve put in over the years. And in fact, most hoopers grow up wishing they’ll be good enough to be offered such a contract. On Tuesday morning, ESPN’s […]

Right about now, with the 2017-18 season in the books and the offseason on the horizon, most teams around the NBA are keeping a keen eye on which prospects they might select in the upcoming NBA Draft, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. EST. One such prospect is […]

Former NBA forward J.J. Hickson is in trouble with the law. According to a report from Bleacher Report’s Rob Goldberg, Hickson was arrested and charged with home invasion in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Deputies who were on-scene noted that at least two people were involved in the home invasion, though only Hickson is facing charges […]

Now that the 2017-18 season is in the books, most teams around the NBA landscape have shifted their focus to the upcoming Draft, including the Memphis Grizzlies, who are reportedly interested in former University of Missouri stand-out Michael Porter Jr. Porter Jr, now 19 years of age, is a 6-foot-10 forward who’s drawn loads of […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving is known as one of the best ballers on (flat) Earth. However, there is a side to this former No. 1 overall pick that some hoops fans might not be aware of. Though he’s one of the best ball-handlers in today’s NBA, he’s also one of the league’s newest recording […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Pau Gasol has always loved suiting up for his native Spain in FIBA play. In fact, he’s been a go-to player for the team for quite some time. Now, with the World Cup qualifiers coming in September, it sounds like he wants to keep that tradition alive. Gasol, now 37 […]

With just a few weeks remaining until having to make a final decision, Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert has elected to opt into the final year of his contract, according to a report from Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert has opted into his $11M player option for the 2018-19 season, […]

Like most teams around the NBA landscape, the New York Knicks have shifted their focus to the upcoming Draft, which is to be held on Thursday, June 21st. The Knickerbockers, who are currently holding the ninth pick, are said to have interest in quite a few players, including University of Oklahoma guard Trae Young. The […]

Texas A&M forward Robert Williams is set to begin workouts with several NBA teams, including the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, and New York Knicks, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With the 2018 Draft just days away (Thursday, June 21st), most experts and analysts are projecting Williams to be taken somewhere in the 7-13 […]

Though they lost Gordon Hayward on opening night to a gruesome injury, then later Kyrie Irving to knee surgery, the Boston Celtics managed to persevere. In fact, the C’s made it all the way to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals before seeing their season come to an end. Now, with the 2017-18 season […]

With the 2017-18 season all but over and the Draft Lottery in the rear-view mirror, several teams around the NBA are shifting their focus towards the future, including the New York Knicks, who finished with a 29-53 overall record (11th in the Eastern Conference). According to a report from ESPN’s Ian Begley, the Knicks have […]

Which style of shoe an NBA player chooses to wear in-game is not only for flare, it’s also for performance. Different playing techniques call for different choices. Some like light, low-top kicks. Others prefer a more rigid mid or high-top sneaker. When it comes to Oklahoma City All-Star Russell Westbrook, it sounds like he has […]

Without the services of Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, the Boston Celtics took the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals. And though their fate was unfortunate, several members of the team, including Al Horford, are feeling confident about the future. As most hoops fans know, the Celtics lost Hayward on opening […]

It was a gruesome scene — one that rocked the basketball-loving universe on opening night. Gordon Hayward, who the Boston Celtics had just acquired from the Utah Jazz, went down with the leg injury heard round the world. And just like that, Boston’s season had a new path… All was not lost for Green Nation, […]

As a result of Saturday night’s 115-86 loss, the Houston Rockets are now destined for a Game 7 matchup against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. It’s a win or go home scenario for both teams, but the Rockets are remaining positive, according to Eric Gordon. “If we are in this position, […]

Although they were defeated in Saturday’s Game 6 matchup against the Golden State Warriors, 115-86, members of the Houston Rockets, including James Harden, are remaining confident in their odds for Game 7. In fact, Harden says he and his teammates are excited for the opportunity. “I mean, if you asked us when we were in […]

Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier has burst onto the NBA scene in a big way. “Scary Terry,” as he’s came to he known, is native of Youngstown, Ohio who attended Shaker Heights High. His collegiate days were spent at the University of Louisville, where he averaged 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds as a freshman […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic will not participate in international play this summer, according to a report from T.J. McBride of milehighsports.com. Instead, the Serbian-born 23-year-old will focus on improving his game and body in the U.S. Jokic made 75 appearances with the Nuggets in the 2017-18 regular season (73 starts), averaging 18.5 points […]

After a successful season with Hapoel Jerusalem — one in which the team won the League and Cup title — six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire seems to be interested in playing in the Spanish ACB League, according to a report from EuroHoops.net. In a recent interview with Sal Emergui of Marca, Stoudemire noted several reasons […]

With the 2017-18 season nearing its end, several teams around the NBA landscape are scouring the market for available head coaches, including the Orlando Magic. A few candidates have already been taken off the board, but it sounds like the Magic have their eye on Steve Clifford, according to a report from Marc Stein of […]

Following Monday night’s 111-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart spoke to members of the media with regards to guarding LeBron James — a task he asked to take on down the stretch, according to a report from Brian Robb of BostonSportsJournal.com. “Our job was to make it as hard as […]