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New Orleans Pelicans veteran JJ Redick did not hold back with his comments on Wednesday when he pretty much took a shot at a great majority of the players in the league today. According to the 6-foot-3 combo guard, most guys are now more concerned about their image than the actual game itself. JJ Redick […]

Aside from yet another lost season heading nowhere, one more headache New York Knicks players have to face on a daily basis is the maddening traffic of the Big Apple. This is definitely a huge factor for the players, who could not help but complain about all the time wasted in traffic. For his part, […]

There has recently been a lot of buzz surrounding Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter and his potential participation in this season’s edition of the Slam Dunk Contest. Widely known as one of the best dunkers this league has ever seen, there has been a lot of clamoring from fans, hoping that Carter would grace the […]

Marcus Smart had another fine performance for the Boston Celtics on Monday, as he helped his team to a 113-101 victory against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. The 25-year-old logged 12 points (on 4-of-8 shooting), two 3-pointers, five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals in 33 minutes off the bench. Following the win, Smart […]

Now in his 12th season in the league, veteran big man DeAndre Jordan has found himself in unfamiliar territory with the Brooklyn Nets. After being a starter for pretty much his entire career (save for his first few seasons in the NBA), the 6-foot-11 center has now been relegated to a bench role in head […]

With the February trade deadline fast approaching, Minnesota Timberwolves veteran wing Robert Covington has emerged as one of the hottest prospects on the market. However, despite several teams showing interest in the services of the 6-foot-7 forward, Covington himself has declared that his focus remains on basketball: “I’m not even focused on that,” Covington said, […]

Kyrie Irving made a lot of noise last summer when he announced his decision to sign for the Brooklyn Nets. It was common knowledge that one of his motivations was to return to his hometown, and the six-time All-Star recently opened on up how his move back home to Brooklyn has given him a unique […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is widely considered as one of the best defenders in the league today. Recently, the four-time All-Defensive team member penned an article for The Players’ Tribune, wherein he openly spoke about some of the most challenging players he’s ever had to guard throughout his entire career. Jimmy Butler starts things […]

Detroit Pistons fourth-year man Christian Wood recently had his two-way deal converted into a regular NBA contract. He has been quite impressive for the Pistons of late, and as it turns out, he might just be in for a more long-term deal once he becomes a free agent this summer. The 6-foot-10 power forward recently […]

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant showcased his defensive chops on Sunday night against one of the best players in the entire league in Kawhi Leonard. The Nuggets emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Clippers, 114-104, and this was certainly thanks in part to Grant’s impressive defense on the reigning Finals MVP. While Leonard still managed […]

The Washington Wizards have made a decision on the future of 7-foot-1 rookie Anzejs Pasecniks. Candace Buckner reports that the Wizards front office has opted to convert the 24-year-old’s two-way deal to a standard contract. Unfortunately for veteran guard C.J. Miles, he has been selected to be the sacrificial lamb. Washington has reportedly decided to […]

Detroit Pistons former MVP winner Derrick Rose is in the running for a potential All-Star spot. With averages of 17.8 points (on 49.0 percent shooting), 2.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists, the 31-year-old veteran has established himself as one of the best backup point guards in the entire league today. This has resulted in what could […]

Detroit Pistons veteran point guard Derrick Rose has been making quite a bit of noise this season as a potential Sixth Man of the Year winner. The former MVP winner is currently averaging 17.8 points (on 49.0 percent shooting), 2.3 boards, and 5.8 dimes, and he has proven to be one of the most potent […]

With the Detroit Pistons reportedly on the brink of blowing their entire roster up in the wake of Blake Griffin’s latest surgery, former MVP winner Derrick Rose has unsurprisingly gained considerable interest from a number of other NBA teams. For his part, though, Rose admitted that this is not something he has spent too much time […]

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. just sent in his entry for the best video bomb moment of the season on Saturday. Even the legendary Chris Bosh had to weigh in on Hardaway’s impression of Bosh’s own historic video bomb moment from some years ago: BRUH 😂🤣 https://t.co/rWbypOAEzi — Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) January 12, […]

With recent trade rumors emerging pertaining to the Atlanta Hawks’ alleged intentions to be buyers as the trade season heats up, one man who has been linked to a potential move to Atlanta is Sacramento Kings big man Dewayne Dedmon. According to Sam Amick of the Athletic, Dedmon, who just played two seasons with the […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler got into it with Indiana Pacers swingman T.J. Warren on Thursday in a feisty encounter between these two Eastern Conference contenders. The competitiveness and physicality seemed to have gone a bit overboard at one point, with the two needing to be separated as things began to escalate. Following the game, […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard recently confirmed previous reports stating that the new York Knicks were never really on his radar in terms of the potential teams he considered during last summer’s free agency. For most, this served as another blow for the Knicks after an incredibly disappointing offseason period. This does not appear […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens unexpectedly provided rookie Tacko Fall with some early minutes during Wednesday night’s matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Tacko Fall has barely figured in Boston’s rotation so far this season, with the 7-foot-5 big man usually just taking the floor during garbage time. So much so that even Fall […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets featured in one of, if not the most thrilling contest on Wednesday night. It was the Nuggets that emerged victorious in the tightly-contested matchup, 107-106, as they held off a formidable challenge from the Mavs. Following the contest, Dallas rising star Luka Doncic and Denver forward Juan Hernangomez […]

It appears that the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be one of the most active teams as we approach the February trade deadline. It is now being reported that the Sixers have shown interest in three wing players in particular. The most interesting name coming out of this list is Minnesota Timberwolves veteran swingman Robert […]

The Indiana Pacers were on the receiving end of some outstanding news on Wednesday after it was officially announced that superstar guard Victor Oladipo is targeting Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls as his much-awaited return date. The 27-year-old, who has been out of action for nearly a year now due to a season-ending knee […]

The New Orleans Pelicans came away with a victory on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls, 123-108. This win wasn’t without incident, though, with starting forward Brandon Ingram suffering a hand injury during the contest. Following the matchup, the 22-year-old underwent some tests on his injured right pinky finger, which according to multiple sources, came […]

New York Knicks second-year forward Kevin Knox saw just six minutes on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers, as he continues to slowly lose his grip on a substantial role in the team’s rotation. Recently, the 20-year-old revealed that he suffered a previously undisclosed knee injury in the summer, which might have had an effect […]

The Philadelphia 76ers ended their four-game losing streak on Monday following a much needed win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the Sixers’ 120-113 victory, Philadelphia superstar Ben Simmons spoke about his team’s recent slump, admitting that it has been frustrating, to say the least. “I hate losing,” admitted Ben Simmons, via Kevin F. Love […]

6-foot-6 swingman Rondae Hollis-Jefferson appears to have adjusted well to life with the Toronto Raptors. After signing with the defending champs last summer as a free agent, RHJ has been a reliable source of quality minutes off the bench. As it turns out, though, one thing that Hollis-Jefferson has not gotten accustomed to is Toronto’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks held off a formidable challenge from the Chicago Bulls on Monday, with the Mavs coming away with a 118-110 victory at the American Airlines Center. Following the game, Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle had nothing but good things to say about the Bulls, particularly with their impressive work ethic. Rick Carlisle on […]

With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to figure out how to strengthen their lineup for a championship push. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, one question the Lakers are considering is what a trade package of Kyle Kuzma, DeMarcus Cousins, and Quinn Cook could bring back in return. Kuzma would […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills is one of the latest personalities to express concern over the devastating bushfires that have already swept through a significant part of the nation’s southern coast. Mills, a native of Canberra, Australia, took to Twitter to provide a brief update on the type of damage this calamity has caused […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a disappointing overtime defeat against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, 123-120. It was a hard-fought battle through and through, but in the end, the Mavs fell short. Following the loss, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle spoke about his team’s struggles in this loss and in general of late. The veteran coach […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso was sporting a new look on Sunday night, as he helped his team to a 106-99 victory against the Detroit Pistons. The 25-year-old decided to put on a headband for the contest, which as turns out, might have been a lucky charm for the third-year man. Following the win, […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen suffered an ankle injury late in Saturday night’s 111-104 loss to the Boston Celtics. It is now being reported that the 7-foot big man has suffered an ankle sprain: Initial examination shows Lauri Markkanen suffered sprained left ankle, per source. Bulls at Mavericks Monday. Markkanen’s playing status updated later […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has opened up about the recent controversy that has swept the entire nation. The veteran shot-caller has not been shy about speaking his mind on Twitter regarding the current issue involving the United States and Iran — two nations that appear to be on the brink of an […]

With the trade deadline looming, New York Knicks veteran forward Marcus Morris has been one of the names that has been floating in the market as a potential trade candidate. The 30-year-old addressed these rumors again, reiterating that he is happy playing in New York: “I’m a vet in this game. That s–t doesn’t bother […]

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, with the former emerging with an unexpected blowout victory against LA, 140-114. Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant was in the very thick of the impressive victory, with the 6-foot-3 point guard logging 22 points (7-of-10 from the field, 7-of-8 from the line), four rebounds, nine assists, […]

The Boston Celtics held off a a valiant effort from the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, with the C’s coming away with a 111-104 victory in Chicago’s home floor. Following his team’s defeat, Bulls guard Zach LaVine could not hide his frustration. According to the 24-year-old, what disappoints him the most about the loss is the […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green had another lackluster performance on Saturday, as he failed to help his side to a home victory against the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors suffered a 111-104 loss, with Green accounting for only two points (0-of-2 from the field, 2-of-2 from the line), six rebounds, three assists, and a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered another tough loss on Friday, as they fell to the Houston Rockets, 118-108. This now makes it four straight defeats for the Sixers, who are currently in the midst of a slump. Philadelphia superstar big man Joel Embiid recently spoke about his team’s disappointing losing streak, admitting that this string of […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran point guard Rajon Rondo logged only 15 minutes of action off the bench on Friday, as he helped his side to a 123-113 victory against one of his former teams, the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite his limited run, however, the four-time All-Star was still able to make a bit of history, […]