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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal gave his take on the alleged tension between Houston Rockets superstars James Harden and Chris Paul. O’Neal sounded like he was not surprised at all because he thinks having such tension between two superstars is quite common. The former Los Angeles Lakers superstar said, though, that superstars like Paul and Harden […]

Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier is often overshadowed by his more popular teammates, but he is determined to prove his worth and is strongly interested in staying in a white and green uniform. Rozier will be a restricted free agent this summer, which means that he can accept offers from other teams, though the […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is open to returning to his old team. Beverley will become a free agent this summer and is expected to draw a lot of attention. The veteran point guard was asked on Twitter if he is coming back to the Rockets, and he said that anything can happen in […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is unlikely to play in the 2019 NBA Summer League. According to Eric Koreen of The Athletic, Nick Nurse confirmed that there is a slim chance for Anunoby’s stint in the summer league. Nurse, who became the most recent rookie coach to win a championship, feels that Anunoby is “past […]

After winning their first-ever NBA championship, the Toronto Raptors and Nick Nurse will play the waiting game this summer. Kawhi Leonard is the focus. The Raptors will be in an interesting situation: Kawhi Leonard will become a free agent and will get a chance to leave Toronto. Leonard remains mum about his future, and dodged […]

Danny Green is now a two-time NBA champion after helping the Toronto Raptors topple the mighty Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals. Green also won a title with the San Antonio Spurs back in 2014. And when asked to compare the two championships, the former North Carolina standout revealed that the title he […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby failed to play in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, but head coach Nick Nurse remains high on the former Indiana standout. Nurse, who recently led the Raptors to their first-ever NBA championship, said that Anunoby will get his chance next season. He believes that the young forward has a bright future […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to keep veteran forward Al Horford beyond next season. Horford could actually become a free agent this summer if he decides to opt out of his $30.1 million contract for next season. The Celtics are in a tricky situation this offseason, as they have a lot of decisions to make […]

Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green took some criticisms when Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson went down with a knee injury in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Late in the third quarter of Game 6, Thompson was on the verge of finishing a fastbreak play, but Green had other plans in mind. Green […]

The New Zealand Tall Blacks revealed that they will be playing in the 2019 FIBA World Cup without Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams. Basketball New Zealand, the New Zealand governing body of basketball, announced through their Twitter account that Adams has informed them about his decision to skip the FIBA World Cup. The reason […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is also waiting for a freebie from the fans after helping the team win a championship. It was reported last month that passionate Raptors fans offer Kawhi Leonard a luxurious condo to remain in Toronto. Leonard, who led the Raptors to their first-ever championship, is expected to enter free agency […]

Toronto Raptors backup guard Fred VanVleet revealed that he was actually playing hurt during the 2019 NBA Finals. VanVleet admitted that he was playing at “half speed” against the Golden State Warriors in the recently concluded 2019 NBA Finals. The 25-year-old point guard was playing with a hip pointer injury. VanVleet admits he was playing […]

The blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans has yet to be made official, but one of the players involved in the deal appears to be excited with his new team. Josh Hart was already seen wearing a Pelicans shirt less than 24 hours after the Lakers and the Pelicans […]

Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak admitted that he will be very busy heading into Thursday’s draft. Kupchak confirmed to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer that they are trying to move up in the 2019 NBA Draft. Charlotte currently holds the 12th pick in the draft. If they stay in their current position, it […]

The Golden State Warriors medical staff led by Dr. Rick Celebrini are on the hot seat after the recent string of injuries to key players, which eventually led to a painful loss in the 2019 NBA Finals. Fans are blaming the Warriors and their entire medical team after Kevin Durant went down with a ruptured […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins had nothing but praises for teammate Klay Thompson. Following their loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Cousins said that he loves Thompson to “death” for showing a huge heart. The sweet-shooting guard went down with a knee injury in the third quarter of […]

The Brooklyn Nets remain optimistic that D’Angelo Russell will remain a Net in the next several years. Ian Begley of SNY reported on Friday that the Nets will likely lose D’Angelo Russell if they eventually sign Kyrie Irving. The SNY sources also revealed that members of the Nets organization are aware of the strong possibility […]

The 2019 NBA Finals felt a little bit different because it did not feature LeBron James. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player missed the finals for the first time in eight seasons after the Los Angeles Lakers failed to advance to the playoffs. But even without James, who is arguably the most popular player in […]

Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin did not see a lot of action in the 2019 NBA Finals, but it did not stop him from celebrating his first NBA championship. Lin, who only played a minute in their 2019 NBA Finals series against the Golden State Warriors, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram along with a […]

Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin wants fans to stop poking fun at Carmelo Anthony. After the Raptors won their first-ever NBA championship, fans started to post memes showing Anthony and Lin. In those memes, the main theme is that Lin managed to win an NBA championship before Anthony. In his Instagram story, Lin asked fans […]

The Atlanta Hawks have six picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, but they are unlikely to keep them all. The Hawks have the eighth, 10th and 17th picks in the first round. They also own the 35th, 41st and 44th pick in the second round. According to Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, however, the […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet jokingly said that winning an NBA title feels “a little better” than the championship he won with Pascal Siakam two years ago. During an interview with Michael Lee of The Athletic, VanVleet looked back at the title he won with Siakam in the G-League. The Raptors backup point guard said […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have failed to reach the playoffs in the past three seasons, but Mavs fans have a lot to be excited about in the 2019-20 NBA campaign. The Mavs will parade one of the most promising duos in the league in Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic. Doncic is coming off a strong […]

The Brooklyn Nets might lose D’Angelo Russell in free agency if Kyrie Irving decides to join the franchise. The Nets are being mentioned as the likely destination of Irving, who opted out of the final year of his contract with the Boston Celtics to become a free agent this offseason. While getting the Celtics All-Star […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball shared a cryptic post which put more fuel to the fire about his involvement in recent trade rumors. Ball piqued the interest of his followers on Instagram with a mysterious entry on his IG story. The Lakers guard posted a screenshot of the song “Trade It All” of his […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle could not hide his excitement about the promising duo of European basketball superstar Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Carlisle said that the Doncic-Porzingis pairing will benefit not only the Mavs but also the entire league. The veteran head coach said that the NBA “will be very good” when the […]

The Golden State Warriors failed to complete a three-peat after losing to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals. The Raptors won their first NBA title on Thursday night after escaping with a 114-110 win over the defending champions at the Oracle Arena. But despite losing in the finals, former NBA player Dell Curry […]

The Miami Heat are planning to trade veteran point guard Goran Dragic this offseason. Dragic picked up his $19.2 million contract for the 2019-20 NBA season, which will be the final year of his five-year, $85 million contract with the Heat. The move will not make Dragic a free agent this summer, giving the Heat […]

Thursday night, Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson moved up on the list of all-time NBA playoff leaders in made 3-pointers. Klay Thompson knocked down two 3-pointers for the Warriors in the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. His 3-pointer at the 6:06 mark helped him overtake LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers appear confident of their chances of acquiring New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis in a trade in the offseason. The Lakers failed to acquire Davis before the trade deadline in February, but they are not ready to give up on their hopes of pairing the superstar forward with LeBron James. Los […]

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN reacted to the suits worn by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka on Thursday night before Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Smith appears to have been impressed by the suit of Curry. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player arrived at the Oracle Arena […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce could not hide his excitement about his upcoming stint with the USA men’s basketball team for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Pierce will be one of the assistant coaches of the USA men’s basketball team, which will be handled by San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. The 43-year-old […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to acquire superstar center Anthony Davis again from the New Orleans Pelicans despite failing to secure a deal before the deadline in February. The Lakers are currently in talks with the Pelicans about a potential deal for Davis in the coming days. And if they eventually acquire the 26-year-old […]

Toronto Raptors fans are determined to make up for their embarrassing behavior when Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant went down with an injury on Monday night. Many Raptors fans drew flak when they cheered loudly after they saw Durant limping and holding his Achilles in Game 5. Several players from both teams expressed their […]

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney will likely play in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals on Thursday. Looney was seen grimacing in pain in Game 5 on Monday, and was still obviously feeling the effect of his broken collarbone. The 23-year-old center eventually sat out late in the game, which fueled speculations that […]

Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown heaped praise on team superstar James Harden. Brown believes that Harden is often being overlooked, but he is quite sure that the Rockets’ superstar guard is currently the best player in the world. While he admitted that he is a bit biased because he is the CEO of Harden’s team, […]

Edmonton residents will have a taste of their own “Jurassic Park” in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals between Canada’s own Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. According to Kashmala Fida of The Star, the Edmonton Expo Centre, the home of the Edmonton Stingers basketball team, will host a free viewing […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is not forgetting former teammate DeMar DeRozan. Siakam was seen wearing a “Comp10” shirt of DeRozan on Wednesday. Pascal Siakam wearing DeMar DeRozan’s Comp10 shirt #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/w27MLek6Pm — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 12, 2019 Siakam’s gesture drew mixed reactions from fans around the league, especially after DeMar DeRozan uttered controversial statements […]

The USA men’s national basketball team might not have a single Golden State Warriors player for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China in August. According to Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Warriors stars Klay Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins are unlikely to play for the national team this summer. The USA men’s basketball team […]