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As part of his media availability on Tuesday morning, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James explained why his kids won’t be visiting him inside the NBA’s bubble complex in Florida. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many NBA players to be away from their families for an extended period of time as they play out the […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis has been retroactively assessed a flagrant 1 foul for the blow he dealt to Rockets forward Jeff Green in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals. The incident occurred just before halftime. Davis’ arm flailed a bit as he made a driving attempt to the hoop. In turn, […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is one of the more versatile players in the NBA. His length allows him to guard several positions, and his ability to create a shot on the fly has become an asset for Toronto. The Cameroonian native was an All-Star in the regular season after his postseason heroics last season, […]

As part of a recent interview with ESPN, seven-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe claimed that Novak Djokovic will be labeled as “the bad guy” for the rest of his career after Sunday’s mishap at the US Open. Djokovic, the top seed at the event, defaulted from his fourth-round match at the US Open against […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo is a game-time decision for Tuesday night’s Game 5 matchup against the Miami Heat. Bucks head coach Mike Budenhohlzer says Giannis is receiving treatment around the clock: Not much of an update on Giannis. Bud says he is getting treatment around the clock and as expected it will be a […]

Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for verbally abusing a referee in Saturday’s Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the league announced Monday. The Clippers defeated the Nuggets handily in Game 1, 120-97. Game 2 was a different story, though, as Denver did not trail throughout the entire […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook played well against the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, helping his team earn a 112-97 victory. However, he struggled to find any sort of rhythm in Game 2, which is just one reason why this series is now tied at one game apiece. Westbrook has had […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden explained what went wrong in Sunday’s Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers opened a 21-point lead in the first half, but they gave up 41 points in the third quarter to fall behind. However, solid play from LeBron James and Anthony Davis paved the way for […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry revealed how he was able to deliver his game-winning pass over Boston Celtics big man Tacko Fall in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Standing at seven feet and five inches, Tacko Fall is one of the tallest humans on the planet. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens inserted the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul sent out a heartfelt video message to fans of the team after falling to the Houston Rockets in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. Paul got emotional while speaking: “I just want to say a huge thank you to Oklahoma City, the fans, and everybody for […]

Newly-appointed Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash was interested in bringing Dirk Nowitzki onto his staff as an assistant, but his long-time friend declined the offer. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Nash reached out to Nowitzki to gauge his interest, but Der große Deutsche says he is not ready to return […]

Former Houston Rockets shooting guard Vernon Maxwell took some time out of his Thursday to toss a bit of shade at the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. Maxwell has a rather hilarious running gag going with Utah, and this time he brought Oklahoma City into it after the Rockets beat the Thunder in Game […]

Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder saw their 2019-20 season come to an end in the first round of the playoffs — defeated by the Houston Rockets in a hard-fought Game 7. So what’s next for Paul and the Thunder? Should the team look to keep their All-Star point guard on the roster for […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will have a new head coach for the coming season, as the team has signed Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash to a four-year deal. It was an unexpected move, but the Nets are happy to have their man. The Nets may have landed their target, […]

The Brooklyn Nets made an unexpected move on Thursday morning, hiring Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash as their next head coach. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news of this hiring. Nash, who hung up his playing shoes in 2014, signed a four-year deal. Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash has signed a four-year […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for hitting a referee in the leg with a ball in Sunday’s Game 6 matchup against when the Mavs faced the Clippers. Shams Charania of The Athletic shared news of the league’s verdict on Wednesday afternoon: Mavericks‘ Luka Doncic has been fined $15,000 […]

After Monday night’s 102-99 loss, the defending champion Toronto Raptors find themselves trailing in their second round series against the Boston Celtics, 0-2. It’s not time to panic just yet, but the Celtics seem to have the Raptors’ number. The postseason isn’t the only setting in which the Raptors have struggled against the Celtics. A […]

Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler recently joined Sam Amick of The Athletic for a wide-ranging interview. As part of their discussion, the former Marquette Golden Eagle was asked about the time he spent with the Sixers and why he is no longer with the team. Butler joined the Heat by way of a sign-and-trade with […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo recently won Defensive Player of the Year 2019-20 campaign. Most experts and analysts were fine with The Greek Freak winning the award, but one anonymous All-Star suggested that it should have gone to someone else. The aforementioned All-Star feels that Antetokounmpo is not “a lockdown defender who shuts down other […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic, San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich admitted that he had regrets about trading Serbian big man Boban Marjanovic after his first season with the Spurs. Marjanović signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Spurs in July of 2015. At 7-4, he’s a mountain of a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder fell behind in the early stages of their first round matchup against the Houston Rockets, 0-2, but they’ve managed to storm back in a big way. After Monday’s 104-100 victory, the series is now tied at three games apiece, with a highly-anticipated Game 7 on the horizon. In this piece, we’ll […]

The Houston Rockets fumbled away Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 104-100, blowing a late six-point lead in the process. The Rockets managed just two points over the last 4:19 after James Harden hit a technical free throw following a Chris Paul air punch. Those last few minutes were a comedy of errors for […]

The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets have given NBA fans loads of excitement in their first round playoff series, with highlights from Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray making rounds on all forms of media. Currently, the teams are tied at three games apiece, with a pivotal Game 7 matchup on the horizon. In this piece, […]

The Charlotte Hornets took to social media on Monday to announce that they are bringing back their double pinstripe jerseys for the coming season as part of their Association and Icon Edition lines. Hornets fans of yesteryear will recognize these beloved kits right away, as they are similar to those that the team wore in […]

While speaking with members of the media on Monday, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel discussed Rajon Rondo’s availability ahead of the team’s second-round playoff series. Rondo has yet to make an appearance with the Lakers in the postseason due to injuries. First, the veteran point guard was still recovering from a broken thumb. […]

Icons from all levels of professional basketball are showing their respects after learning about the death of former Georgetown Hoyas head coach John Thompson, including current Georgetown coach and former star Patrick Ewing. Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo are just a few of the other former Hoyas to react to the news, and […]

According to a report from Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, former NBA rim-rocker Vince Carter has made a decision about his post-playing career, opting to serve as a full-time analyst for ESPN. Carter, now 43 years of age, was an iron man in the NBA. The former UNC Tar Heels standout and No. […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard took to social media on Monday to announce that he and his fiancée, Kay’La, are expecting twins. It sounds like the couple is expecting a girl and a boy. Lillard noted that he is excited to bring life into the world, though he seemed a bit nervous about having […]

After falling to the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, 4-2, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are headed home. Will the Mavs’ roster remain intact, or will the team be looking to make changes? According to a report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the Mavs are not likely to […]

10-time All-Star Chris Paul says the threat of the Lakers and Clippers walking out of the 2020 NBA Playoffs was never about one person. Instead, he says it was about standing together. There was some concern that this postseason would not be played out, as players from around the NBA landscape decided to boycott on […]

As part of a recent essay for basketballnews.com, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Quinn Cook laid out the reasons why he is labeling his teammate, LeBron James, a legend. James is known for his strict workout routines and day-to-day regimens. Cook pointed to these traits, as well as many others, in his praise for James’ […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook has been cleared to play in Saturday’s Game 5 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Brodie was dealing with a quad injury, but he’s recovered enough to rejoin his teammates, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. So… what does Westbrook’s return mean for the Rockets and their chances […]

The New York Knicks are finalizing deals that will bring recently-hired play caller Tom Thibodeau’s coaching staff into shape. According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knickerbockers are looking to add Mike Woodson to Thibs’ staff as an assistant. Along with Woodson, Woj noted that the Knicks are looking to add Andy Greer […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook will return to the lineup for a crucial Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. ESPN reported earlier Friday morning that Westbrook tested out his injured quad in an intrasquad scrimmage on Thursday and “looked as explosive as ever.” Westbrook was upgraded […]

NBA stars Chris Paul and Andre Iguodala led the charge in convincing players inside the NBA’s bubble complex to resume this year’s playoff campaign, according to a report from The Athletic. Three NBA Playoff games were postponed on Wednesday night in an effort to raise awareness for James Blake, who was shot multiple time from […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell sent out a fiery reaction to a statement made by Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen following the postponement of Wednesday night’s scheduled game at Rio Tinto Stadium. As part of an appearance on a local show called “Radio From Hell,” Hansen noted that he was “profoundly disappointed” in […]

In an unprecedented move, the Milwaukee Bucks decided to boycott Wednesday night’s NBA Playoffs matchup against the Orlando Magic to raise awareness for the shooting of Jacob Blake. Shortly after Milwaukee made this decision, Utah Jazz standout Donovan Mitchell got on the phone with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to talk about their next […]

Jared Kushner, the Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, is planning to reach out to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who has been outspoken throughout the Black Lives Matter movement. “Look, I do think that peaceful protest has a place and it has importance,” Kushner said, via ESPN. “But I do […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard is not expected to require surgery on his injured knee, according to a report from ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. Lillard suffered a pair of injuries in Portland’s first round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. In Game 2, he dislocated his left index finger. He was able to continue […]