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The news that the Brooklyn Nets were parting ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson shocked folks around the league — but not Dwayne Casey. The Detroit Pistons head coach responded with a “No,” when asked if he was surprised by the split. “I’m disappointed just in the fact that I thought Kenny did an excellent […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic has “one more checkpoint” before his long-awaited return to NBA action on Sunday against the Houston Rockets. The Bosnian big man last played on March 25, 2019, when he gruesomely suffered compound fractures to his tibia and fibula in an overtime game against the Brooklyn Nets. His return was […]

The San Antonio Spurs announced Monday that an MRI revealed that point guard Dejounte Murray has a right calf strain, which he apparently suffered during San Antonio’s 129-132 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Murray will be out indefinitely. #Spurs announce that an MRI revealed Dejounte Murray suffered a right calf strain against the […]

Amid the coronavirus scare, the NBA is reportedly planning to limit locker room access to just players, coaches, front office members, basketball staff and PR personnel. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, teams are also instructed to create a “6-to-8 foot distance” between players and media during media availability outside locker rooms. It is among […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is defending D.J. Augustin after some fans took digs at Augustin. In a mailbag in The Athletic, a fan asked, “Why does D.J. Augustin continue to get minutes when he is by far the worst player that the Magic have awarded minutes to this season?” Vucevic was irked by the […]

The Denver Nuggets (41-20) currently sit in the no. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture and have won six of their past 10 games. Still, head coach Michael Malone is not satisfied with the team’s recent play—and voiced his displeasure with their defensive effort in the wake of a 116-100 home loss to […]

The 2019-20 season has not played out how Lauri Markkanen nor the Chicago Bulls intended. The 7-footer has surprisingly struggled in his third year as his team has limped to a 21-41 record amid an injury-riddled season. In 47 games, Markkanen is averaging a career-low 15.0 points per game, down from the 18.7 points per […]

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach and all-time legend Tim Duncan will step in as head coach for the team’s Tuesday night game against the Charlotte Hornets. Head coach Gregg Popovich will not be with the team due to a personal issue. Gregg Popovich not coaching tonight, Spurs say, due to a personal issue. Tim Duncan […]

NBA franchise values have skyrocketed in recent years, and the Portland Trail Blazers latest Forbes valuation at $1.85 billion has sparked speculation that owner Jody Allen could field offers for the team. Dwight Jaynes of NBC Sports Northwest (a team-affiliated media outlet, it’s worth noting) surmised that the franchise’s increasing value and Allen’s lukewarm interest […]

Who would’ve thought a random controversy involving the New York Knicks would blow out of proportion in a ridiculous manner? Leon Rose’s first day as president of the Knicks on Monday was encouraging: the team upset the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden behind a career-high 27 points from R.J. Barrett. Rose’s second day has been […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery to repair his torn meniscus, according to Arizona Sports. Oubre Jr. had sought a second opinion before electing for surgery. A timeline for his recovery isn’t known yet, but an update could come on Wednesday. However, it’s probably safe to assume the injury will sideline Oubre […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said it’s “definitely a possibility” that Stephen Curry could return to the court for Thursday’s NBA Finals rematch with the Toronto Raptors at the Chase Center, per Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. Curry has been out since Oct. 30 with a broken metacarpal in his left […]

With the Houston Rockets playing exclusively center-less basketball, guard James Harden got the call on Monday to jump for the opening tip against Knicks big-man Taj Gibson. After the 6-foot-5 Harden won the tip over the 6-foot-9 Gibson, the former MVP let out a noticeable yell and chest thump in front of the Madison Square […]

Lauri Markkanen was ruled out for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, but he’s getting “close” to a return to the floor for the Chicago Bulls, head coach Jim Boylen told Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore. Markkanen has been out since Jan. 22 with a right pelvic stress reaction. He was initially ruled out for four-to-six weeks. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived third-year big-man Jordan Bell, according to The Athletic. The Grizzlies have waived former Warriors/Timberwolves forward Jordan Bell, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 2, 2020 Bell was traded to Memphis three weeks ago at the deadline—one day after being dealt to Houston from Minnesota in the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry scrimmaged with the Santa Cruz Warriors, the team’s G-League affiliate, on Monday. Santa Cruz broadcaster Kevin Danna shared details about how the two-time MVP looked in his first organized basketball since breaking his right hand in late October. “He missed his first couple of shots as he was kind […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is questionable to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday due to a sore right knee. Davis dealt with a sore elbow recently, but the knee issue is a new development. Alex Caruso is also questionable to play with a sore hamstring, coming off his first start of […]

Russell Westbrook has always exuded confidence, but James Harden has noticed something different as he’s watched his All-Star teammate on the Houston Rockets improve in recent weeks. After the latest stellar Westbrook performance (41 points, 16-27 FG) in Houston’s 111-110 OT victory over the Boston Celtics, Harden gushed over Westbrook, who propelled the Rockets to […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. wants to play power forward again after starting at center for his first two NBA seasons. Carter Jr.’s numbers are up (11.6 PPG, 54.1% eFG), but injuries have limited his sophomore campaign to just 38 games after playing just 42 as a rookie. Saturday’s loss to the New York […]

Trevor Ariza is an accomplished NBA veteran with a reputation as a defensive stalwart—and he wasn’t about to let a sophomore show him up. Trae Young tried to nutmeg Ariza in the third quarter in Saturday’s game in Atlanta, but the veteran Trail Blazers forward was having none of it. He checked Young into the […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant has already put a few veterans on posters during his short NBA career—and almost destroyed Kevin Love—but Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis was not going to be the latest participant in a Ja highlight. In one play, Davis came from behind to emphatically deny Morant’s attempt […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Ky Bowman will be out for the next few games with a lateral ankle sprain, the team announced on Saturday. Ky Bowman Injury Update: pic.twitter.com/RsQAhF7ShC — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) March 1, 2020 Bowman suffered the lateral sprain on his right ankle during the Warriors’ 116-86 loss to the Los Angeles […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball’s assist numbers are up in the new year, and his backcourt mate Jrue Holiday had an apt comparison to describe his game. According to Holiday, the way Lonzo plays “is like a quarterback.” Jrue Holiday, asked to describe Lonzo Ball's style: "He’s more like a traditional (point guard), […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been ruled out of Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic as he continues to rehab a groin strain. Lillard will remain in Portland to nurse the injury that has kept him out since Feb. 12 and forced him to miss the All Star game. Initially, Dame was hoping […]

Sharia Washington, the older sister of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and aunt to Gianna Bryant, got a new tattoo in honor of her brother and niece. Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, posted an image of her sister-in-law’s ink on her Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9FEdnOjrmV/ The tattoo on Washington’s left shoulder depicts a mamba snake […]

The NBA has fined the Minnesota Timberwolves $25,000 for violating the league’s policy on resting players. The Timberwolves have been fined $25,000 for violating the league’s player resting policy when team rested D’Angelo Russell — a healthy player — during a road game on Feb. 23. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 27, 2020 The Timberwolves […]

No one makes dunks look easier or smoother than Orlando Magic star Aaron Gordon. The Magic forward added another slam to his highlight reel, with this double-clutch two-hand 360 during the third quarter of Orlando’s game vs. the Atlanta Hawks. Gordon scored 18 points in the third period alone, though none more stylish than this […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had an extremely eventful NBA career dating back to his playing days. He competed for 16 seasons, won five titles, appeared in 128 playoff games, and is still the league’s all-time 3-point percentage leader. He played for the late ’90s Bulls, the Jail Blazers, and championship-winning San Antonio […]

Dennis Smith Jr. may be having a down season, but he got way up on this one. The Knicks guard showed off his ridiculous 48-inch vertical—splitting the double-team for a monster hammer all over the Charlotte Hornets early in the second quarter. DSJ LIFT OFF 🚀 🚀 🚀 pic.twitter.com/Rq1MKDlU16 — The Knicks Wall (@TheKnicksWall) February […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley has some high praise for 20-year old Dallas Mavericks sophomore Luka Doncic, directly comparing the Mavs star to his teammate LeBron James. During an appearance on The Lowe Post podcast, Dudley said that, like LeBron, Doncic is one of the league’s “most unselfish superstars” — a quality that will […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson posted an emotional message on Instagram dedicated to Kobe Bryant, his “favorite player” growing up. “No amount of words can express how much Kobe meant to me and my family. Growing up, he was my favorite player on my favorite team… Your legacies will live on, not only thru […]

The devastating knee injury suffered by Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb may sideline him for the 2020-21 season, according to Jeff Stotts of In Street Clothes. On Monday, the Pacers announced that Lamb tore his left ACL and lateral meniscus, and fractured his lateral femoral condyle. Lamb went down after a dunk attempt in Sunday’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James applauded Vanessa Bryant for her strength during Monday’s Celebration of Life memorial service for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, which LeBron may or may not have attended. The Lakers legend’s widow courageously eulogized her late husband and daughter in front of a full house at Staples Center, and LeBron admitted […]

DeMarcus Cousins may no longer be on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster, but that doesn’t mean the former All-Star center won’t be around the squad. Cousins was waived earlier this week to clear space for Markieff Morris, who was bought out by the Detroit Pistons. Morris is averaging a career-high 17.7 points per 36 minutes through […]

Here’s a promising sign: Kevin Durant was spotted practicing pull-up jumpers as he continues to recover from a ruptured right Achilles that will sideline him until next season. In the clip posted by The New York Post’s Kristian Winfield from the Brooklyn Nets practice facility, we can see KD working on variations of quick pull-ups […]

The New York Knicks have no plans to buy out any veterans, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. Moreover, the Knicks will not necessarily prioritize minutes for younger players down the stretch. They are five games out of the eighth seed despite a 17-39 record, a 29th-ranked Offensive Rating and a bottom-10 Defensive Rating. Interim […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard will miss his third straight game as he continues to deal with a right groin strain. The team hosts the Boston Celtics Tuesday night at Moda Center. Damian Lillard (right groin strain) is out for Tuesday’s game against Boston. Rodney Hood (left ruptured Achilles tendon), Zach Collins (left shoulder […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks went on WFAN in New York on Monday and expressed disappointment for Kyrie Irving’s injury-riddled debut season in Brooklyn. Irving has played just 20 games and has dealt with repeated knee and shoulder problems, culminating in season-ending shoulder surgery. Sean Marks on only having Kyrie Irving for 20 games this […]

Bradley Beal is having a career year with the Washington Wizards. He’s fourth in the NBA in points per game (29.6) with a career-high assist rate of 6.0 dimes per game. Yet, his hefty production has been for naught. The Wizards’ historically bad defense (league-worst 115.2 DefRtg) has negated Beal’s best offensive performances all season […]