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The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly made Brandon Ingram available in trade talks, but teams interested in the young forward want to make sure that they are not getting damaged goods. There are reportedly concerns about Ingram’s health in recent trade talks after he missed the latter part of the regular season due to an […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson gave Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma some friendly advice. Clarkson told Kuzma to start packing his bags after the latter was mentioned in trade talks anew. The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly pushing for the inclusion of Kuzma in any deal for Anthony Davis, which is likely to happen […]

Boston Celtics superstar Kyrie Irving made another major move as part of his preparation for the offseason. After opting out of the final year of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, Irving parted ways with agent Jeff Wechsler, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The veteran guard is expected to sign a […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr lauded Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to hire Lindsay Gottlieb. Gottlieb, the head coach of the University of California Berkeley women’s basketball team, will be an assistant coach for the Cavs starting the 2019-2020 NBA season. She will be working with first-year NBA head coach John Beilein, who left Michigan […]

The Golden State Warriors have officially made their announcement about Kevin Durant’s Achilles injury and subsequent operation. In a statement posted on their official Twitter account, the Warriors said that Durant underwent surgery on Wednesday night at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He is now recovering well from the successful procedure performed […]

Pau Gasol and Marc Gasol will make history if the Toronto Raptors win the NBA Finals. However, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is ready to stop that from happening. Pau and Marc will be the first brothers to win an NBA championship if the latter helps his Raps close out their series against the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to be in a better position to get one of the top prospects in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, it remains to be seen whether or not they have the assets to strike a deal in the coming days. According to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, the Hornets are […]

A Golden State Warriors official came into the defense of the team’s decision to allow Kevin Durant play in Game 5 after being sidelined for more than a month. Durant suffered a strained calf during their series against the Houston Rockets. The two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player returned in Game 5 to help the […]

Several free agents are expected to line up for the Toronto Raptors in their upcoming free-agent minicamp. Among those who are expected to join are former lottery picks Ben McLemore and Cameron Payne. According to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, McLemore — who played for the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies — headlines the list […]

Former Golden State Warriors center Ekpe Udoh believes that team doctors will pay the price after Kevin Durant went down with a possible major Achilles injury. Durant was sidelined for more than a month with what the Warriors called as a strained calf injury. After finding themselves on the verge of bidding goodbye to their […]

An anonymous Toronto Raptors fan made a touching gesture towards Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant following the ugly incident in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Raptors fans drew flak after they cheered in delight when they saw Durant on the floor holding his Achilles. KD, the leading scorer of the Warriors, returned […]

Sacramento Kings broadcaster Grant Napear ripped Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins for his recent comments about Toronto Raptors fans. Cousins recently uttered expletive remarks when he was asked about how the crowd in Scotiabank Arena reacted when Warriors star Kevin Durant went down with an injury. Durant hurt his Achilles in Game 5 of […]

Draft prospect Nassir Little believes that he would be a good fit for the Atlanta Hawks. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Little expressed interest in starting his NBA career in Atlanta. The former North Carolina standout confidently said that he is the perfect player for the young Hawks squad. Nassir Little: "I think […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. posted a cryptic message on Twitter, generating speculations about his future. Oubre will be a restricted free agent after the 2018-19 NBA season. The 23-year-old posted a line on Twitter, talking about the business side of things in the league. “Never take it personally, it’s whatever when we handlin’ […]

Former Michigan guard Charles Matthews took a huge blow heading into the 2019 NBA Draft. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, Matthews suffered a torn ACL. His agent Adam Pensack confirmed that the 22-year-old hurt his knee during a pre-draft workout with the Boston Celtics. The ex-Michigan standout is set to undergo surgery in Chicago […]

Veteran point guard Rajon Rondo admitted that he and LeBron James had a tough time leading the young Los Angeles Lakers team in the 2018-19 NBA season. The Lakers had high hopes heading into the 2018-19 campaign after acquiring James in free agency. They also added Rondo in the hopes of having another veteran voice […]

Former NBA star Derek Fisher joined the long list of people who are calling for better treatment for WNBA player, as he blasted what he thinks is an improper treatment for women athletes. Fisher, who is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks, took to Instagram to express his thoughts on what WNBA […]

The Brooklyn Nets traded Allen Crabbe to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in salary cap-clearing move. Brooklyn sent Crabbe, along with the 17th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and a lottery-protected 2020 first-round pick, to the Atlanta Hawks. In return, the Nets acquired Taurean Prince and a 2021 second-round pick. The deal caught some […]

Golden State Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens might eventually lose his share in the franchise. Mark Stevens made headlines after he was seen pushing Toronto Raptors star guard Kyle Lowry in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals on Tuesday in Oracle Arena. According to Dylan Byers of NBC News, Stevens will likely be forced […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans had high hopes when their team selected Lonzo Ball as the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. However, the 21-year-old point guard has yet to make a mark in the franchise, as he was slowed down injuries in his first two seasons with the Lakers. But while some fans […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma took to Twitter to react on getting an invite to join the USA Basketball training camp in August for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Kuzma was among the players included on the list a few months before USA defends their world title. Reacting to an update from Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala has hinted once again that he will retire soon. Iguodala told Marc Stein of the New York Times that he feels he can still play four or five more years in the NBA. However, he quickly added that he will no longer play that long, saying that he will […]

Dwight Powell could become a free agent in July, but the veteran forward wants to stay with the Dallas Mavericks. Previous reports indicated that Powell has already informed the Mavs that he will opt out of the final year of his contract. However, the 27-year-old forward said that he has yet to make a decision. […]

Golden State Warriors beware: fail to sign Klay Thompson to a max extension and the Atlanta Hawks will be ready to pounce. Thompson is playing in the final season of his four-year, $68.98 million contract with the Warrior. The 29-year-old guard will become a free agent this summer and is expected to draw numerous offers […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard sued Nike for copyrighting a logo he created without his consent. Kawhi Leonard claimed that he designed the “Klaw” logo and he wants to reclaim it through a legal process. According to Shannon Sharpe at Undisputed, Leonard should get his logo back without going through a legal process similar to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers look serious in building a formidable coaching staff for the upcoming season. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the Lakers will likely consider hiring Jeff Hornacek as assistant. Kurt Rambis and Phil Jackson, who both have links to the Lakers, were both high on Hornacek during his […]

In case fans are wondering where Terrence Jones is, the former Houston Rockets forward is playing as a reinforcement in the Philippine Basketball Association after his second 10-day contract with the Texas team lapsed. Jones immediately made headlines for his team, as he scored at least 40 points in three of their first four games. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson appears determined to play in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals regardless of his condition. Thompson exited out of Game 2 on Sunday night after hurting his hamstring. While he was still in obvious pain, the sharpshooting guard insisted that he does not see himself missing the next […]

Toronto Raptors fans are enjoying the success of the team this season, and they do not want it to stop after this year. Fans want continuity, and it will likely depend on what Kawhi Leonard will do this summer. Leonard, who was traded from the San Antonio Spurs last summer, could become a free agent […]

A Toronto Raptors fan made sure he will not miss Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals despite having a busy schedule ahead. The Sports Network posted a video showing a fan who brought his MacBook and a book in Jurassic Park to watch the Raptors face the Golden State Warriors. According to the fan, […]

Andre Iguodala is known as a tough defender, but the Golden State Warriors forward went down and stayed on the floor for several seconds after getting flattened by Marc Gasol in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Andre Iguodala was so focused on defending Kawhi Leonard, not knowing that Marc Gasol has already set a […]

Drake took his trolling game to another level in Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals. The popular rapper came to the game wearing a “Home Alone” hoodie, which appears to be a jab at Kevin Durant. The Warriors superstar remains out with no clear indication for a return. With his hoodie, Drake is likely […]

Former US president Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will both be in attendance when the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors collide in Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals. In the house tonight here in Toronto for Game 2: @BarackObama and Justin Trudeau. They will blend in. — Scott Ostler […]

Julius Randle is interested in signing with the Phoenix Suns when he becomes a free agent this summer. Randle has a player option for next season, but the 24-year-old forward is expected to opt out and test the market in July. The former Kentucky standout will likely leave New Orleans, knowing that the Pelicans are […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver admitted that Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake is no ordinary fan, but he reiterated that does not mean that the popular rapper can do anything he wants on the sidelines. Silver pointed out that Drake is not the same as a “regular fan” and it is likely the reason why he was […]

Kevin Durant will not play in Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals, but the Golden State Warriors superstar has a message before the start of the season finale. According to Ann Killion of the San Francisco Chronicle, Durant walked into the Scotiabank Arena to support the Warriors. The two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey addressed the trade talks surrounding the team in the past few days. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Morey said that they are certainly open to making trades that will help them improve their chances of winning a title next season. The Rockets were the favorites to […]

The Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors will begin their Finals duel on Thursday night at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, and the Raptors may get a boost to their supporting cast but they will have to wait a bit longer as OG Anunoby was ruled out for Game 1. Previous reports revealed that […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade will not play in the NBA next season, but his fans will have something to look forward to. Wade will likely be one of the featured athletes in the next iteration of the NBA 2K series. A certain Jimmy Bucket Hive posted a photo on Twitter, showing Wade in a […]