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Karma seems to have hit Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert right in the teeth. Gobert reportedly made it a point to touch the microphones and recorders of every reporter around him in the media room on Monday. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9m04hmBjTI/ Now two days later, Gobert is reportedly dealing with an illness and has been listed as questionable […]

The coronavirus is already impacting the NBA beyond the remainder of the 2019-20 season, and it might now change how teams draft prospects next year. Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated reported that “at least a third” of NBA teams have removed their scouts from conference tournaments, while other teams have made traveling optional. At least […]

The coronavirus is wreaking havoc across the sports world. Tournaments and leagues in a variety of sports are being suspended or cancelled as leaders and health officials try to gauge the extend of the illness’ spread, and the Golden State Warriors will be impacted, too. The NBA is grappling with the issue as well. There […]

The NBA seems to be inching closer to playing the remainder of the regular season without fans in the stands as they grapple with how best to handle the coronavirus. League officials met with the NBPA on Wednesday, with both sides acknowledging the possibility of playing in the absence of fans. The NBA will also […]

Indiana Pacers swingman Jeremy Lamb has undergone successful knee surgery to repair a torn left ACL and lateral meniscus on Wednesday, per Scott Agness of The Athletic: Jeremy Lamb underwent "successful surgery” today in New York to repair a torn left ACL and lateral meniscus. Kemba Walker, who had dinner with him on Monday, says […]

The NBA and NBPA met on Wednesday to assess the feasibility of finishing the remainder of the 2019-20 season without cancellation in the pandemic wake of the coronavirus. While both sides agreed they would like to play through the regular season schedule, it has also become more apparent it might be impossible unless the league […]

The NBA and NBPA held a meeting in which they discussed how to combat the spread of coronavirus without an outright cancellation of games or even the remainder of the season. Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN report that both sides are intent on resuming play, but also acknowledged the legitimate possibility of playing […]

The NBA is still grappling with the best way to avoid the potential spread of the coronavirus. One of the ideas being toyed with was playing games in an empty arena. On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors became the first team subject to that notion. With the city of San Francisco expressing concerns regarding the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder played the role of heartbreaker on Sunday evening against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics led the Thunder 104-103 and had the ball with just over 10 seconds to play. But Schroder stole the ball from Celtics point guard Kemba Walker and drove on in for the go-ahead layup: Nope […]

Not much has gone right for the New York Knicks this season, but second-year center Mitchell Robinson remains a constant source of excitement. Robinson is a terror of a rim protector, averaging at least 2.0 blocks for the second consecutive season. He is also showing an improved ability to take post defenders off the dribble […]

The Los Angeles Clippers of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan might have been the original “Lob City” but Lonzo Ball and Zion Williamson are giving that team a run for the money. Ball and Williamson connected on multiple half-court lobs during the New Orleans Pelicans 120-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, something that […]

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich fielded questions about Kenny Atkinson’s recent departure from the Brooklyn Nets, lauding Atkinson for his basketball smarts. Popovich said Atkinson’s work ethic is “off the charts” and said he hopes Atkinson would land on his feet with another team in the near future. Gregg Popovich on Kenny Atkinson’s departure […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum and Sacramento Kings big man Alex Len have each been fined by the NBA following their respective roles in an altercation during Saturday night’s game. Len was fined $15,000 for shoving McCollum, while McCollum received a $20,000 penalty for shoving Len and “attempting to escalate the altercation.” Alex Len […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James did not have his most efficient game on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Clippers, but he made some of the biggest plays when they mattered most. The Lakers defeated their crosstown rival 112-103, with James scoring 28 points to go along with nine assists, seven rebounds and a […]

The Sacramento Kings acted rather quickly after the NBA asked teams around the league to come up with a series of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. There will be a conference call between representatives from the Commissioner’s Office and team owners and trainers on Monday, and teams have until Tuesday to submit […]

Former NBA star and Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley is giving back to his community. Barkley is selling his 1993 Most Valuable Player trophy in addition to other memorabilia from his playing days in order to invest in affordable housing in his hometown of Leeds, Alabama (via Caitlyn Holroyd of The Score): “We probably […]

The NBA is still grappling with how best to handle the coronavirus, acknowledging the possibility of games being played without fans in the arena. If that does prove to be a reality, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens hopes the league moves some of the game times up earlier in the day: Brad Stevens said […]

Sunday afternoon offered NBA fans a premier showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, featuring a matchup between LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi and the Clippers got the best of James’ Lakers on Christmas Day, when Leonard scored 35 points and added 12 rebounds and five assists for good measure. “The […]

The New Orleans Pelicans put on an early dunk show on Sunday in Minnesota, with Lonzo Ball and Zion Williamson connecting on a pair of alley-oops from beyond half court. But the Timberwolves also had something up their sleeve. In the second quarter, Minnesota forward Jake Layman drove baseline and caught a body in the […]

LeBron James had a little something extra in his bag as the Los Angeles Lakers squared off against the crosstown rival Clippers on Sunday afternoon. James debuted his new “Lakers” LeBron 7 sneakers as the top-seeded Lakers battled the second-seeded Clippers for Hollywood supremacy: .@KingJames debuting new “Lakers” Nike LeBron 7s today 🟣🟡📸: @Lakers pic.twitter.com/YcKGHXtUTA […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have one of the most exciting alley-oop combinations in the league in guard Lonzo Ball and forward Zion Williamson. Williamson’s ability to get out and run the floor in transition–as well as his sheer athleticism–make him an ideal target for Ball, who is at his best making plays in the open […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans held their collective breath on Saturday when it was revealed that reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was getting a precautionary MRI on his left knee. However, it appears The Greek Freak avoided anything serious. The team issued a release stating Giannis suffered a minor joint capsule sprain of the left knee. Antetokounmpo […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic is developing a reputation as one of the more charismatic players in the NBA. From dressing up as a wizard to making a cameo in John Wick 3 and numerous commercials for ESPN and State Farm, Marjanovic has made himself a marketing fixture. Marjanovic sat down with Mavs teammates Luka […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have the best record in the Western Conference, but head coach Frank Vogel understands regular-season results mean nothing come playoff time. Vogel’s comments came before the latest much-anticipated showdown between the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers: Lakers coach Frank Vogel: “When the playoffs start, all of these regular season games won’t […]

Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala was one of the more popular names at the NBA trade deadline, and Pat Riley was eventually able to land Iggy in a multi-player deal. One of Iguodala’s former teammates thinks Iguodala could be the one puling the strings when his playing career is over. Marreese Speights — who played with […]

Dion Waiters has yet to make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he already feels comfortable in Hollywood. Waiters said it has been easy to get to know his new Lakers coaches and teammates, and he feels comfortable in his own skin as he prepares for the next step in his career, per Kyle […]

Jacque Vaughn is taking over as interim head coach for the Brooklyn Nets after the team and former head coach Kenny Atkinson mutually agreed to part ways on Saturday. Vaughn will make his coaching debut on Sunday, and he has already made his first lineup change. Vaughn will start DeAndre Jordan over Jarrett Allen at […]

Kenny Atkinson is out as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Atkinson and the Nets’ front office mutually agreed to part ways on Saturday in spite of Atkinson’s success manning the bench. He led the Nets to a surprising playoff appearance last year while helping keep them in contention this season despite significant injuries. Nevertheless, […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kenny Atkinson parted ways on Saturday, and point guard Kyrie Irving found himself in the center of Atkinson’s dismissal. Kyrie reportedly “soured” on Atkinson early on, with other members of the coaching staff questioning Atkinson’s usage of Irving. Some reports also suggested Kyrie wanted Tyronn Lue to be Brooklyn’s next head […]

Kenny Atkinson had led the Brooklyn Nets to the playoffs last season. This year, he was helping keeping them in contention despite a myriad of injuries. Performance was not the reason Atkinson and the Nets mutually agreed to part ways on Saturday morning. Instead, Atkinson is out because some of the players in the locker […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry made a triumphant return to the hardwood after a 58-game absence on Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. But Curry was back on the bench on Saturday night. Steph missed Golden State’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a case of the flu. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr suggested […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took in his son Bronny’s basketball game at Sierra Canyon High School on Saturday night, and he had a special guest tag along. Musical artist and Toronto Raptors minority owner Drake sat courtside with James and his crew: Drake sat courtside with @KingJames to watch Bronny and Sierra Canyon […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson signed a massive shoe deal with Jordan Brand last summer, and he is paying it forward by hooking teammates up with some fresh kicks. Williamson gifted each of his teammates a pair of Jordans with “Bayou Boys” stitched across the front and on the heel: Zion hooked up […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kenny Atkinson mutually agreed to part ways, leaving the Nets without a permanent head coach as they jostle to stay in playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Atkinson reportedly lost the confidence of some players in the locker room. But the Nets are already being linked to a former head coach […]

Former NBA legend and current network analyst Shaquille O’Neal’s bald head is as prominent as his dominance in the paint. That is, until Shaq lost a bet to Dwyane Wade. O’Neal picked the Milwaukee Bucks to defeat the Miami Heat on March 2, only for the Heat to blow the Bucks out of the water. […]

The Brooklyn Nets and head coach Kenny Atkinson mutually agreed to part ways on Saturday morning. Although it is slightly unclear whether Atkinson was losing his grip on the job, anyway. Anthony Puccio of SB Nation and the Associated Press reported some of the players wanted Atkinson gone, though there is no suggested motive given: […]

Despite the fact he only joined Twitter a little more than 11 months ago, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has already become a fan favorite on social media. Brady threw fans for a loop by posting a cryptic just days before the Super Bowl, which likely sent all of New England into a frenzy […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham continues to reach new milestones as he looks to improve his candidacy for the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award. Graham became just the fourth player in franchise history to make at least 200 three-pointers in a single season during Thursday’s game against the Denver Nuggets: .@Hornets G @Devonte4Graham becomes just […]

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams has been granted the opportunity to seek a trade, though the dispute apparently is not related to his contract situation. Williams’ agent Vincent Taylor said his client needs a change of scenery in order to resume his career (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk): “Trent is excited to […]