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Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson took a swipe at Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges during a Twitter exchange on Wednesday night. It started when Brunson reacted to a highlight dunk from Bryan Antoine, who recently committed to Villanova, where Brunson and Bridges played college basketball. Brunson said that Antoine looked like a young version of […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley vowed to bring A-game night in and night out for his new team in the 2019-20 NBA season. Bradley said in a video posted on the official Twitter account of the Lakers that he is hoping that fans are happy that he signed with Los Angeles. He then said […]

Kemba Walker revealed that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were two of the main reasons why he opted to join the Boston Celtics this summer. Walker revealed that he wanted to be with high character players, and both young players fit the billing. Walker heaped praises for Tatum, saying that the 21-year-old is so mature […]

The Toronto Raptors will have huge adjustments to make in the 2019-20 season following the departure of Kawhi Leonard, but head coach Nick Nurse already has a plan in mind. Nurse said that the Raptors will be relying on ball movement, which was a key factor during their title run last season. The second-year head […]

‘I’m not gay.’ This is Dwight Howard’s message to all his critics after rumors about his sexuality made headlines last season. Questions about Howard’s sexuality was put into spotlight last year after a certain Masin Elije claimed that Howard is gay. Elije actually filed a lawsuit against the Memphis Grizzlies center, saying that Howard tried […]

Amar’e Stoudemire sounded optimistic about his chances of returning to the NBA in the 2019-20 season. Stoudemire felt that his recent free-agency workout went well, even telling TMZ that 15 teams attended to watch him and Monta Ellis in Las Vegas. The 36-year-old big man also revealed that most of those teams who watched him […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni gave a lot of credit to general manager Daryl Morey for making another huge move this summer. In the hopes of improving their title chances, the Rockets traded for Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook. The move reunited Westbrook with Houston superstar and former OKC teammate James Harden. D’Antoni […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is close to doing normal workouts with his new team heading into training camp for the 2019-20 NBA season. According to ESPN, Ingram revealed during an introductory press conference that he is “pretty close” to resuming normal workouts after a season-ending condition earlier this year. The 21-year-old forward missed […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins will not play for the Canadian national team in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China next month. Wiggins was not named to the initial pool of Canada for the World Cup. According to Erick Koreen of The Athletic, Canada head coach Nick Nurse said that Wiggins felt that […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni doubles down on his belief that they are the favorites to win the Western Conference after acquiring Russell Westbrook this summer. D’Antoni believes the Rockets have earned the rights to be considered as favorites. Despite the setbacks in the past two seasons, the veteran head coach sounded more confident […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is thrilled that he will have one-less headache starting next season. D’Antoni is glad that the Rockets now have Russell Westbrook, saying that the explosive point guard gave him a lot to think of in the past several seasons. The veteran coach admitted that he hated going to Oklahoma […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams said that Kelly Oubre Jr. was one of the reasons why he was thrilled to accept the coaching offer from the franchise. Williams turned down an offer from the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the offseason and chose the Arizona-based organization. The new Phoenix coach said that he was […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni admitted that veteran point guard Chris Paul will be “sorely missed” in the franchise starting next season. D’Antoni had nothing but praises for Paul, expressing gratitude to the superstar playmaker for his two-year stint in Houston. The veteran head coach said that the 34-year-old point guard did a lot […]

NBA legend Jerry West has nothing but praises for the Los Angeles Clippers organization, saying that it has been the best franchise that he has been a part of in his career. West said on the Dan Patrick Show on Monday that he has never seen a franchise similar to the Clippers. He had nothing […]

Lonzo Ball sounded ready to move on to the next chapter of his young NBA career after getting traded this offseason. Ball was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the offseason. Ball told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN that he […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook hinted that signing with his new team this summer was a no-brainer. Cook inked a two-year deal worth $6 million with the Lakers. The 26-year-old guard sounded like he really wanted to sign with Los Angeles, admitting that he grew up “obsessed” with the Purple and Gold franchise. “I […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley is determined to make an impact for his team, particularly on the defensive end of the floor in the 2019-20 NBA season. Bradley said in an interview on Spectrum SportsNet that he will play with a chip on his shoulders next season. The veteran guard pointed out that he […]

The Miami Heat is tipped as one of the possible destinations for Chris Paul if the Oklahoma City Thunder decide to trade the superstar point guard again. Paul was dealt to the Thunder along with two first-round picks and two pick swaps in exchange for Russell Westbrook. But according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was caught on a video reacting to the blockbuster trade between his team and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. D’Antoni was in the 2019 NBA Las Vegas Summer League when he found out about the trade. It appears the veteran head coach was talking to several people in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Chris Paul in a blockbuster trade on Thursday night, but the superstar guard might just have a short stop with his new team. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Thunder will likely remain active on the trade front, as they could try to find a taker for Paul. The […]

An old tweet from Russell Westbrook resurfaced after the superstar was traded to the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Fans started retweeting a post from Westbrook in 2009, where he said that he was on his way to Houston. The tweet got a lot of attention shortly after the Oklahoma City Thunder dealt the former NBA […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. is looking forward to becoming one of the cornerstones of the Phoenix Suns after agreeing to a new deal with the team this offseason. Oubre signed a two-year contract worth $30 million to stay in Phoenix. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 Phoenix, the 23-year-old envisions himself as one of […]

The New York Knicks are renegotiating a deal with Reggie Bullock after they signed free agent forward Marcus Morris on Thursday. Bullock originally agreed to a two-year deal worth $21 million, but the Knicks and his camp announced that they will rework the deal for an undisclosed health issue. Their decision to revisit the contract […]

The New York Knicks have signed Marcus Morris for the 2019-20 NBA season after the veteran forward reconsidered his earlier commitment with the San Antonio Spurs. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Morris signed a one-year deal worth $15 million with the Knicks. It appears money was the main reason why the 29-year-old reneged […]

The Golden State Warriors got some consolation prize in free agency this summer when they found a way to acquire D’Angelo Russell. It remains to be seen how Russell will fit in, and one Warriors assistant coach admitted that chemistry between the newly acquired All-Star and Klay Thompson will be crucial for the team late […]

The Golden State Warriors were a dominant force in the NBA the last five seasons, but their future looks bleak after undergoing a major revamp this offseason. There are doubts on their competitiveness after losing several key players in free agency and trades. In fact, one NBA coach thinks that Golden State could end up […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith believes that the Philadelphia 76ers will be the team to beat in the Eastern Conference in the 2019-20 NBA season. Smith said on ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption that the Sixers will likely win the Eastern Conference title next season. He pointed out that the other contenders in the Eastern Conference […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry admitted that it will be hard for him to see former teammates Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston playing for another team next season. The Warriors had to part with both veteran guards for salary cap purposes. Curry had nothing but praise for Iguodala and Livingston, lauding his former teammates […]

DeMarcus Cousins revealed that he did not have a hard time making a decision when he received an offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Cousins said in a news conference that conversations with superstars Anthony Davis and LeBron James along with veteran point guard Rajon Rondo convinced him to join the team. The 28-year-old center […]

DeMarcus Cousins might turn into a huge signing for the Los Angeles Lakers because the All-Star center believes that he is ready to play all 82 games in the 2019-20 NBA season. Cousins told reporters during a news conference that the quad injury he sustained during the 2019 NBA Playoffs is now a thing of […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet is excited to take part in the upcoming USA Basketball camp in August. Shamet was selected as member of the USA Select Team, which is a group of young players who will take part in scrimmages with national team mainstays next month. The 22-year-old guard has a chance to […]

DeMarcus Cousins revealed that he was in constant communication with Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo before he decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, Cousins said that he had conversations with Rondo and Davis this offseason. The three stars played together in New Orleans during the 2017-18 NBA season, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are considered heavy favorites to win the NBA title next season, and incoming second-year point guard Landry Shamet is already feeling some pressure with still more than two months left before the new season begins. In an interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype, Shamet admitted that he already “felt the weight” […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet believes that Paul George will not have difficulties adjusting to the system of head coach Doc Rivers. Shamet told Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype that George is an underrated off-ball player. The incoming second-year guard said that based on what he saw during games against George last season, the superstar […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet sounded excited to start playing with new teammate Kawhi Leonard. Shamet is thrilled to have Leonard on board, and the incoming second-year guard had nothing but praises for the two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. In an interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype, he said that Leonard is impossible […]

Retired player Mirza Teletovic says his stint in the NBA is a good experience, but he admitted that the league is “boring” compared to European competition. Teletovic played six seasons in the NBA after an illustrious campaign in Europe. Before moving to the biggest basketball stage in 2012, the Bosnian basketball icon played for Baskonia […]

Former NBA player Mirza Teletovic believes that more European players in the NBA will consider going back home in the coming years similar to what Nikola Mirotic did this summer. Mirotic made a surprising decision to return to Europe despite the fact that he was expected to get offers from NBA teams this offseason. He […]

The New York Knicks took a look at Amar’e Stoudemire during a recent workout in Las Vegas, but it appears there is no chance for a Big Apple reunion this summer. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks are not planning to sign Stoudemire this offseason. New York was tagged as […]

The Toronto Raptors saw two key players leave in free agency, but Norman Powell believes that they are still in a good position to defend their title in the 2019-20 NBA season. Toronto lost Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, who both played key roles in their successful title run last season. Leonard opted to move […]