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Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is still holding out hope that the league could return in time to offer him an opportunity to lead his team into the postseason, especially if the extended layoff allows bigs Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins to return from long-term injuries. “I think it’s only right to play it […]

Before starting their ICU evening shirt on Wednesday, Shelby Delaney and her fellow nurses at the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland got a surprise ring from Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry to help boost their spirits. According to the Mercury News, Delaney and her crew cheered when Curry — alongside his family […]

One day after estimating that about 150 current NBA players are living “paycheck to paycheck,” Portland Trail Blazers point guard CJ McCollum clarified how he got to that figure and why he said that. “I think there’s a lot of players—based on what I’ve seen, what I’ve experienced, the research I’ve done—that either mismanage money […]

During this time of quarantine, NBA players are being forced to find creative ways to stay in shape. According to a memory from Luol Deng, that shouldn’t be a problem for LeBron James. Deng shared a remarkable — and remarkably on-brand — anecdote on Instagram Live about the Los Angeles Lakers forward getting his work […]

When No. 16-seeded Derrick Jones Jr. took down No. 1 seed Kevin Durant in the opening round of the NBA 2k20 players-only tournament last Friday, the “upset”—the seedings were based on the players’ 2k ratings, not their video game ability—resulted in some major losses for gamblers, who are looking for anything to bet on as […]

Here’s some welcome news for Chicago Bulls fans amid these trying times: current (and maligned) team vice president of basketball operations John Paxson is not only willing to step aside as the franchise looks to overhaul its front office — he’s in favor of the idea. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Paxson is “all for […]

The NBA has issued new guidelines outlining how front offices can navigate certain aspects of the pre-draft process amid the unique obstacles presented by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the league’s revised guidelines state that “teams are allowed to conduct virtual meetings with prospects” but are “prohibited from in-person workouts […]

In a Twitter interview with TNT’s Ernie Johnson on Monday evening, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed his desire to ideally finish the 2019-20 regular season. But he acknowledged that the league won’t be able to make an informed decision on possibly resuming basketball activities for at least another month or so. Silver admitted that “we […]

The NBA continues to brainstorm any and all options for how to possibly return to hoops if and when it’s safe—which would likely come at mid-to-late June, at the absolutely earliest. If the league does find a way to have a postseason during the summer, the Boston Celtics (43-21, currently the no. 3 seed in […]

The ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has forced a lot of people to quarantine inside their homes indefinitely, but NBA legend and newly inducted Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is evidently finding ample time to continue his running habit. On Monday, Associated Press NBA writer Tim Reynolds tweeted that he caught up with Garnett, who revealed […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley made an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up Monday morning, and shared some major praise for some of the newest inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. When host Mike Greenberg asked Chuck about his memories of facing a young Kobe Bryant at […]

Patrick Beverley’s knack for overcoming long odds over his NBA journey apparently translates to the video game arena. After the initial odds for the NBA 2K Players Tournament had Beverley as one of the longest shots to win the tourney — a no. 14 seed, due to his 78 overall rating in NBA 2K20 — […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will formally be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 29, and many of his fans, family, and friends have been sharing memories of The Black Mamba in the wake of Saturday’s announcement of the historically prolific 2020 class. Comedian Kevin Hart shared an on-brand […]

Dennis Smith Jr.’s tenure with the New York Knicks has been, unfortunately, nightmarish. Since coming over from the Dallas Mavericks last season as the centerpiece of the Knicks’ return package for Kristaps Porzingis, Smith Jr. has been horrid in New York. After averaging 15.2 points per game in his rookie year for the Mavs — […]

One of the welcome surprises of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s class of 2020 was the inclusion of former Houston Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich — an induction several pundits thought was overdue. Tomjanovich was a finalist for the hall in 2017 and 2018, though not in 2019. Two of his former Rockets players, Hakeem […]

Whether the NBA ends up crowing a 2019-20 champion remains to be seen, but Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young shared his take on what team he thinks was on their way to a ring. While chatting on Instagram Live Saturday with former Hawks teammate, and current Long Island Nets player, Justin Anderson, the All-Star […]

NBA icon and Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson thinks the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class is the premier group in the history of the hoops hall. “The 2020 Hall of Fame class is the greatest class ever to be inducted led by Kobe, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Tamika Catchings, Eddie Sutton, Rudy Tomjanovich, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are prepping as if they’ll be playing postseason basketball games at some point. According to Mike Trudell, L.A. head coach Frank Vogel and his staff are already looking at potential playoff opponents: Vogel has his assistants “working on the playoff opponents as if the (regular) season were not to resume and […]

In this time of uncertainty, the NBA (along with fans) are considering a bevy of options for how it could finish the 2019-20 season and crown a champion. Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard hopes the league can find a creative solution to resume the season. “If there’s any time for the NBA to get […]

Los Angeles Lakers players have completed their 14-day home quarantine and all of them are now symptom-free of COVID-19, the team announced Tuesday. On March 19, the organization released a statement announcing that two current Lakers players had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The identity of the players has not been disclosed. Some Lakers […]

The NBA’s hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic has added a layer of uncertainty surrounding the 2020 NBA Draft. Social distancing guidelines and the undetermined timeline for the league’s return to play has thrown off the entire pre-draft process—including the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament—and could possibly lead to a rescheduled draft. The draft is […]

Besides dealing Marcus Morris to the Los Angeles Clippers, the New York Knicks stood pat at the trade deadline. That’s despite a roster overstuffed with veterans on short-term deals. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks and Charlotte Hornets explored a swap that would have sent Julius Randle, Dennis Smith Jr., and a first-rounder to […]

In November 2018, the Portland Trail Blazers introduced (and have since updated) their “City Edition” jerseys. The designs clearly aesthetically referenced the classic uniforms of the franchise’s late ’70s look, but the text also presented a less-obvious reference to the early Blazer days: the words “Rip City.” Longtime NBA followers may be familiar with the […]

  Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis slammed ESPN analyst Jay Williams for his take on Get Up on Friday morning imploring NBA players to embrace playing games without fans upon the league’s return, to help society take its collective mind off of the troubling coronavirus pandemic. “I understand what LeBron was talking about,” the former […]

“There’s a lot of people in the league with LeBron’s body. There’s no one in the league with his brain.” This how Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers described what truly separates Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James from his peers. James’ Olympic teammate, Basketball Hall of Fame member, and current Lakers assistant coach […]

On Thursday, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry surprised a group of lucky University of Southern California students when he dropped into an online class video chat, according to a brief clip posted by a student in the class. https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1243317701424144385 The short clip joins Curry mid-sentence, as he is presumably talking about challenges plaguing the […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is thankfully in good spirits and feeling well one week after announcing he tested positive for COVID-19. But that didn’t stop him from getting (lightly) roasted by his general manager on Twitter. On Thursday afternoon, Smart posted an encouraging update on his status while showing off his hallway fit for […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has shared some thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic that has put the NBA—and the wider world—on hold. In a tweet sent out Wednesday afternoon, Ginobili kindly asked his followers to respect the social distancing directives that are necessary to help flatten the curve and help contain COVID-19. 🇺🇸Please my […]

According to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, pineapple does NOT belong anywhere near a slice of pizza—and his feelings are unabashed and unashamed. During an Instagram Live Q&A on Wednesday, Ayesha Curry she posed a simple—but revealing—culinary question to her followers: “Serious conversation starter: does pineapple go on pizza?” Ayesha asked. Immediately, an emphatic […]

USC freshman Onyeka Okongwu has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft, he announced in a message he shared on social media. “What a ride it’s been my first year at USC. My freshman campaign at the school has been nothing short of spectacular,” wrote Okongwu. “However, all good things must come to an end. I […]

Team USA released a statement on Tuesday in response to the announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games will be postponed until the summer of 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The statement expressed support for the IOC’s decision. “USA Basketball is in full agreement and support of the […]

The people in New Orleans may not be able to watch Zion Williamson soar for the New Orleans Pelicans anytime soon, but they can at least get to know another Zion in the mean time. The Audobon Nature Institute named one of their latest newborn African penguin chicks after the Pelicans rookie sensation. The Institute […]

The ownership group behind the Philadelphia 76ers (and the New Jersey Devils) reversed course on their initial decision to subject their employees to temporary pay-cuts as business halts due to the coronavirus pandemic, and center Joel Embiid is “proud of the Sixers organization” for “‘doing a 180′”. In these trying times, I’m proud of the […]

University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari is a longtime friend of New York Knicks president Leon Rose, so it’s no surprise that Cal has confidence that Rose will thrive in his new gig. On a conference call, Calipari explained a certain quality that Rose possesses that will enable him to excel where his predecessors […]

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has issued a request to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) asking that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games be postponed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States Olympic Committee has requested to the IOC that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics be postponed. https://t.co/nKglxUygDH — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

With the league on hiatus and the players self-isolating like all of us, NBA players are finding creative ways to work out while spending newfound time with family. After Russell Westbrook sent nominations out to other NBA players and friends to continue the push-up challenge, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul reluctantly) accepted. CP3 […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal talked with Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson’s on the Scoop B Radio Podcast and shared his thoughts on the coronavirus situation that has suspended the league indefinitely. O’Neal credited his stringent military upbringing for preparing him for challenging circumstances such as the global pandemic the world is now facing. When asked by Scoop […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love shared his thoughts on reports that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be postponed—likely to the summer of 2021—due to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols on Monday, Love said he supported the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC decided to put off the Games considering […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony would certainly rather be playing basketball, helping his team chase the Memphis Grizzlies for the final spot in the Western Conference playoff picture, than be on lockdown with everybody else. In the meantime, though, the 10-time All-Star is trying to make the most of the NBA’s hiatus, visiting the […]