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Like many other athletes and celebrities, Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell has made a pick for Monday night’s NCAA Championship Game between the No. 3 seeded Michigan Wolverines and No. 1 seeded Villanova Wildcats. Shortly after noon today, Mitchell, a former standout with the University of Lousiville Cardinals, sent out a tweet in support of […]

Following Saturday night’s 110-109 overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat big man Hassan Whiteside was fined an undisclosed amount of money for going on an explative-filled rant. According to most reports, he was upset about his playing time (or the lack thereof). Now, with a bit of time to cool off, the former […]

Shortly before 11:00 a.m. Monday morning, news came down the wire stating that New York Knicks forward Troy Williams will be ruled out for the remainder of this season due to a fractured jaw which he sustained in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 115-109 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks announce Troy Williams suffered […]

Although the Boston Celtics have said Gordon Hayward will not play again this season due to the leg injury he sustained on opening day, the former Butler Bulldog refuses to shut the metaphorical door of return. In fact, Hayward was recently spotted jogging during a practice session, which is certainly a good sign, considering the […]

Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Sacramento Kings have signed forward Nigel Hayes for the remainder of this season and up to the 2018-19 campaign. With just six games left on their schedule, it seems as though the Kings are still looking to bolster their roster with young […]

Following Thursday night’s 106-103 road victory over the Sacramento Kings, a fan asked Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo to sign a jersey that he brought to the game — a Pacers jersey with Paul George’s name and number. Staying true to his classy persona, Oladipo obliged. Pacers fan in Sacramento has Victor Oladipo sign … […]

Chris Bosh and LeBron James are close friends, as most hoops fans know. As teammates, they won two championships with the Miami Heat. However, when asked who he thinks this season’s MVP honors will go to, Bosh tipped his cap to Houston Rockets guard James Harden. “LeBron has taken some flak for calling himself the […]

With less than ten games remaining on their schedules, most teams around the NBA are looking to close out this regular season on a high note, including the Houston Rockets, who will have a shot at clinching the best record in the Western Conference on Thursday night. If the Golden State Warriors are defeated by […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has been out of commission for roughly eight weeks due to a knee injury. However, it sounds like the former University of Kentucky standout is on the path to recovery. In fact, he recently participated in two, full-contact practices, and is scheduled to go through Thursday morning’s shootaround. In […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge suffered a bruised left knee late in the first half of Tuesday night’s 116-106 loss to the Washington Wizards due to an on-court collision with Otto Porter Jr. After making his way to the locker room for an evaluation, the six-time All-Star did not return to play. As […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to welcome the Indiana Pacers to Oracle Arena on Tuesday night, but it sounds like they’ll be without several key players, including Stephen Curry (knee), Klay Thompson (right thumb), Kevin Durant (ribs) and Draymond Green, who was recently downgraded from questionable to doubtful due to a throat infection. Draymond […]

Comparisons between LeBron James and Michael Jordan have raged on for quite some time now, and that trend will likely continue into the future. By most accounts, these are two of the greatest players to have graced a hardwood floor. One man who knows these two legends both on and off the court is Golden […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving recently underwent surgery to remove a tension wire in his left knee. According to most accounts, the five-time All Star will be out of commission for three to six weeks. However, the procedure also revealed a bit of good news. The patella injury that Irving sustained in the 2015 […]

Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic have developed a unique friendship since joining the L.A. Clippers earlier this season. Recently, though, the two players have become famous for something other than basketball. It seems as though Harris has been teaching Marjanovic various dance moves. Most hoops fans now know the duo as “the Bobi and Tobi […]

After missing six games due to an ankle injury, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry made his return to the hardwood on Friday night for a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Things seemed to be going well for the former Davidson standout — until the third quarter, when his teammate, JaVale McGee, accidentally bumped […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry left during the third quarter of Friday night’s 106-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks due to an MCL sprain in his left knee and did not return to play. According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the former Davidson standout will undergo MRI scans on Saturday. Golden […]

Protesters joined hands to block entry into the Golden 1 Center prior to Thursday night’s game between the Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks. Due to safety concerns, the Kings issued a public statement, asking fans who were still outside of the arena to return home and wait for refund information. The protest was held in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose is still suffering from a bit of pain in his right ankle, which was sprained during the second quarter of Tuesday night’s 123-109 win over the L.A. Clippers. According to a report from Dane Moore of ZoneCoverageMN, Rose did not participate in Wednesday’s practice session. Derrick Rose did not […]

Following Tuesday night’s 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, NBA sideline reporter Dennis Scott asked Houston Rockets guard James Harden to explain what goes through his mind when he sees opposing bigs switch to him on defense. Without hesitation, the six-time All-Star offered up one of Shaquille O’Neal’s witty catch phrases. “When you see […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Chris Paul debuted the latest rendition of his signature shoe during Thursday night’s 115-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers: the Jordan CP3.XI. Paul’s choice of footwear seems to have paid off, as the former Wake Forest Demon Deacon recorded 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in 32 minutes of playing […]

With less than one month remaining until the start of this season’s playoffs, several teams around the league are keeping a close eye on which coaches might become available. One such team is the Milwaukee Bucks, who are said to be interested in several prospects, including Jeff Van Gundy and Kevin McHale. In his recent […]

Shortly before 1:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday afternoon, ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reported that the Milwaukee Bucks plan on signing point guard Brandon Jennings to a second 10-day contract. Spears also notes that the deal is expected to be completed on Wednesday morning. The Milwaukee Bucks plan to sign point guard Brandon Jennings to a […]

Shortly after noon on Monday, the NBA officially announced that Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook have been named Players of the Week in their respective conferences for games played from Monday, March 12, through Sunday, March 18. For James, this marks the 60th time he’s earned the title […]

Early on Monday morning, news came down the wire stating that Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue will be taking a leave of absence from his team to deal with a health issue. Since word of Lue’s condition got out, several members of the NBA family have decided to extend their well wishes, including Golden […]

According to a report that was issued by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday morning, Michele Roberts plans to seek a new contract as the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association — a position she has held in good standing for nearly four years. Roberts plans to send a formal letter of her intentions […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas missed a go-ahead jumper with time expiring in Friday night’s 92-91 loss to the Miami Heat. Less than one hour after the game, the crafty ball-handler was seen honing his shot on the practice court. LA #Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas was putting in some work after Friday night's […]

Thanks in large part to a 30-point effort from Goran Dragic, the Miami Heat were able to squeak by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night with a 92-91 victory. During his post-game media availability, Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas was asked to comment on the go-ahead fader he missed with time expiring. “Yeah, I […]

Shortly after 5 p.m. EST on Friday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Utah Jazz have signed David Stockton, son of Jazz legend and Hall of Famer John Stockton, to a 10-day deal. One of the most interesting 10-day contract deals in recent years: The Utah Jazz are signing David Stockton today, league sources tell […]

Charlotte Hornets swingman Nicolas Batum was really dishing the rock in Thursday night’s 129-117 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. In his 40 minutes of playing time, the former 25th overall pick in the 2008 Draft recorded 10 points on 4-9 shooting from the field (2-4 from beyond the arc), a career-high 16 assists and 10 […]

Following Thursday morning’s shootaround in Portland, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James had high praise for Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. The two athletes are friends, so James’ admiration of Lillard’s game should come as no surprise. During his media availability, James noted that Lillard is “a superstar in our league.” It’s certainly hard to argue […]

In a bit of a surprising twist, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid had his left wrist taped up during Thursday morning’s shootaround, according to a report from Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer. The former No. 3 overall pick in the Draft (2014) was able to do some light shooting, but received treatment throughout […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie sensation Ben Simmons has etched his name alongside one of the NBA’s most legendary figures. After posting 10 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in Tuesday night’s 101-98 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Simmons is now tied with former Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson for the second-most triple-doubles recorded by any […]

Following Tuesday night’s 112-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets, recently-acquired Los Angeles Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas gave an update on his hip. As most hoops fans know, the former Washington Husky suffered the injury during last season’s Eastern Conference Playoffs while playing with the Boston Celtics. After spending half of this season with the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams will be held out of Tuesday night’s road game against the Atlanta Hawks due to a left hip contusion, according to a report from Royce Young of ESPN.com. With Adams ruled out, Thunder head coach Billy Donovan has elected to give Dakari Johnson a starting nod. Steven Adams […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon will be held out of Tuesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. According to a report from Josh Robbins of Orlando Sentinel, the former No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 Draft failed one of the final portions of the NBA’s concussion protocol tests. Because he didn't pass […]

Toronto Raptors star DeMar DeRozan recently revealed that he suffers from bouts of depression. Since his revelation, the four-time All-Star has received loads of support from fellow athletes. Now, in a further show of support and appreciation, fans have created a fundraiser named “Project Don’t Worry We Got You.” The goal of the fundraiser is […]

As most hoops fans know, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James can become a free agent at the end of this season. Discussions of where the three-time champion might be playing next season have been heating up in recent days, with former San Antonio Spurs swingman Stephen Jackson being the latest to throw in his two […]

The Dallas Mavericks will embark on a four-game road trip this Tuesday, but they’ll be doing so without the services of guard Wesley Matthews, who injured his right leg in the first quarter of Saturday’s 114-80 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. According to a report from Dwain Price of Mavs.com, the former Marquette Golden Eagle […]

With his team leading by a wide margin in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and NBA legend Magic Johnson stopped for a brief chat with LeBron James’ business associates, Maverick Carter and Rich Paul, who were both seated courtside. Lakers exec […]