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Los Angeles Lakers star Brandon Ingram always strives to stay humble on and off the basketball court, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have that ruthless determination to beat his opponents. In a column written by Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report, Ingram explains how he balances humility with his innate killer instinct. “The only voice […]

While major sports leagues in America have been battling social injustice and inequality until now, Memphis Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff believes the NBA has growingly embraced diversity. Bickerstaff hinted at how the league has provided equal opportunities for coaches like him to make a difference. Bickerstaff shared his thoughts on the matter to Brian Mahoney of […]

Chicago Bulls small forward Denzel Valentine is likely to miss all of the team’s preseason games due to an ankle injury, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. “Fred Hoiberg said Denzel Valentine isn’t ready to practice yet because of left ankle injury. Hoiberg wouldn’t admit to this but it’s more likely than not Valentine […]

Atlanta Hawks prized rookie Trae Young, the NCAA’s leading scorer last year, has the word “superstar” written all over him. Despite his incredible overall skills, Young still possesses a major flaw in his game. NBA skills trainer Alex Bazzell discussed Young’s weakness, via Matt Ellentuck of SB Nation. “A lot of it was about Trae […]

Washington Wizards young forward Kelly Oubre Jr is unlikely to sign an extension with the team, per Chase Hughes of NBC Sports. While there is no animosity between Oubre and the Wizards, both sides are just patiently trying to take things into perspective. “When it comes to the Wizards and Oubre, whom they picked 15th […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich says the jury is still out as to who will start at point guard following Dejounte Murray’s injury, though he hints that Derrick White could jump in for the post. The 22-year old Murray tore his ACL during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets, raising questions about […]

With the recent firing of general manager Ryan McDonough, the Phoenix Suns are looking into possible candidates who can fit into the long-term goals of the organization. Kevin McHale is apparently a candidate for the gig: Suns announce firing of GM Ryan McDonough. James Jones and Trevor Bukstein will be interims. One candidate to watch […]

The Phoenix Suns’ front office has been trying to trade for a starting point guard for weeks now, but to no avail because of other teams’ insistence on acquiring an unprotected first-round pick as part of any deal. The team’s general manager, Ryan McDonough, was fired Monday amidst the Suns’ failure to have successful negotiations […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers’ rise to prominence has been widely documented. It’s no surprise that fans all over the world are gushing over the Sixers’ “Trust The Process” mantra. However, was certainly an eye-opener when Embiid said that Chinese fans are actually more passionate than basketball fans in Philadelphia. Tim MacMahon of ESPN […]

The Boston Celtics’ young budding star Terry Rozier Jr. has always had his share of life’s ups and downs. That said, his father acknowledges that his son has become a better man than him, something that he is completely proud of, especially after finally being able to watch his son play live. The older Rozier […]

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers have been making a strong case as one of the most exciting teams this upcoming season. But head coach Luke Walton has been managing LeBron James’ minutes, making sure that his superstar and the rest of the team peaks at the start of the regular season. According to Kyle Goon […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski just recently reported that a Minnesota Timberwolves-Miami Heat deal centered around Jimmy Butler has fallen apart. With negotiations reaching another dead end, Butler’s camp has started questioning if the Wolves front office is actually making a deal or just pretending to get a deal done. ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro tweeted out the thoughts of […]

The Jimmy Butler trade circus appears to have stalled as the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat’s trade talks have fallen apart. With the start of the regular season just waiting around the corner, a Butler trade now seems to be improbable before the opening week. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski took to Twitter the news about […]

It appears that Boston Celtics superstar Kyrie Irving invited a few of his teammates to his house last Wednesday to tell them about his decision to re-sign with the team next summer. Irving announced his plans in public during a Thursday night event for fans at the TD Garden. NBC Sports’ Chris Forsberg wrote a […]

Los Angeles Lakers budding star Brandon Ingram is setting an individual goal for himself this season: to become an All-Star. The third-year small forward out of Duke is envisioning a promising season for the Lakers, including what could be his breakout year, according to Bill Oram of The Athletic. “I want to be an All-Star,” he […]

Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, underwent a successful surgery that removed her thyroid and cyst. It was a relief for the Curry family as Ayesha has had health problems with her recent pregnancy. Eric Ting of SF Gate wrote a column on this good piece of news, mentioning Ayesha’s […]

Philadelphia Sixers head coach Brett Brown has preached a team-first mentality with his young team, saying that Joel Embiid can further help the team by becoming a ‘Most Valuable Person.’ Brown sees his star center as the team’s glue guy, especially during the crucial stretches of their season. Philly News’ Keith Pompey wrote how Brown […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been one of the widely documented and scrutinized athletes of all-time. Doc Rivers, head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, had some huge praises on James’ work ethic and how the four-time MVP’s commitment for improvement has set him apart from other players. ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly recently sat […]

Denver Nuggets spitfire combo guard Gary Harris will finally make his preseason debut against the Perth Wildcats today, per Chris Dempsey of Nuggets.com. Harris missed the team’s previous games due to a hamstring injury, but reports say that he has already recovered days ago and that the Nuggets are just taking a heap of caution […]

The Houston Rockets were one win away from defeating the Golden State Warriors and reaching the NBA Finals last year. With the mindset of putting the team in a better position to win it all this year, team owner Tilman Fertitta is not planning on being thrifty. .@TilmanJFertitta on the luxury tax: “Trophies are always […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially filed a trademark for “Trust The Process,” a catchphrase that motivated the Sixers’ growth into one of the hottest commodities in the league. The 76ers filed a trademark for TRUST THE PROCESS on Sept 26. The team has never attempted to protect the phrase, until now. The filing indicates the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is indeed not one to just “shut up and dribble.” James showed up in a preseason game clothed in a Colin Kaepernick shirt, an obvious show of support for the former NFL star: LeBron showed up to the Lakers' preseason game in a Colin Kaepernick shirt. pic.twitter.com/K42uReODiP — SportsCenter […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Josh Richardson will play against the Washington Wizards on Friday night, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Spoelstra says all seems a go for Josh Richardson preseason debut tonight. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 5, 2018 It seems the Heat are still bent on keeping Richardson, despite the […]

Due to a thigh contusion injury, Chicago Bulls young star Zach LaVine made an early exit during the team’s ugly preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. LaVine downplayed the injury in the immediate aftermath of the game: Zach LaVine on his thigh contusion: “It’s not serious. I’m all good. I could’ve gone […]

Versatility is the name of the game for the revamped Los Angeles Lakers as head coach Luke Walton will be featuring a new starting lineup in Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. With Lonzo Ball still recovering from knee surgery and veteran Rajon Rondo getting the night off to rest, 6-foot-10 Brandon Ingram will get […]

Sacramento Kings fans finally got to see Harry Giles strut his stuff on the court in a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Despite the long wait, Giles said his debut actually went better than expected, according to James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area. In Monday’s preseason opener in Phoenix, Giles made a splash, scoring 14 […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Dante Cunningham may be a veteran in this league, but the 6-foot-8 bruiser learned a stern lesson about playing for Gregg Popovich. Truth be told, Cunningham apparently learned it the hard way, per Tom Orsborn of San Antonio Express-News. Dante Cunningham learned an important lesson during one of his first practices […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ new kid on the block in Brook Lopez just posterized former Bucks player and now-Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker. It was a harsh way to welcome back the 23-year-old Parker to Milwaukee. With Giannis Antetokounmpo stuck in the lane, the Greek Freak picked up his dribble and faked a shot before passing […]

Toronto Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry is not just known for dishing out assists on the basketball court. The burly veteran guard has always enjoyed assisting people and giving back to the community. ESPN’s Marc J. Spears tweeted out how Lowry plans to spend the Canadian Thanksgiving Day: Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry and […]

One of the greatest point guards of this era, Houston Rockets superstar Chris Paul seemed to criticize the Los Angeles Clippers when he was asked about the difference in playing for both teams: Chris Paul speaking on the difference playing in Houston: No one is looking at you sideways for shooting a certain shot, or […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary guard Manu Ginobili is enjoying his well-deserved retirement. In preparation for a commercial shoot, the Argentinian daredevil posted a picture of him along with other Spurs legends: So cool to hang out with these guys! I guess I'm really on the "other side" now! #hebcommercials #legends pic.twitter.com/3i7QNX7vvv — Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) […]

Arguably the most hyped and scrutinized rookie last year, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball could play the first minutes of his sophomore season on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. If Ball feels great following his recovery from a knee injury, Lakers head coach Luke Walton says he could let the 6-foot-6 playmaker play […]

The arrival of LeBron James instantly pushed the Los Angeles Lakers back to relevance once again. Coming off his historic season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 33-year-old future Hall of Famer was voted a favorite for the MVP award this season, as well as the best small forward in the league. John Schuhmann conducted the 17th […]

The return of Boston Celtics superstar Gordon Hayward has garnered so much attention that various shoe dealers have been trying to sign him up for a deal. While Hayward has already received a lucrative offer from Chinese-based brand Anta, it seems like Nike has matched the “massive offer” as the 28-year-old star was seen wearing […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant definitely hasn’t stepped on the brakes after his retirement a few years ago. Bryant, along with Houston Rockets superstar James Harden and other notable athletes, announced the founding of ‘Art of Sport’, a body care product line specifically made for players and sportsmen and women. The five-time NBA champion […]

Golden State Warriors sophomore forward Jordan Bell moved into a new residence early into his rookie season last year. Apparently, it was because of a stalker who kept watch on him and his girlfriend. Drew Shiller of NBC Sports mentioned Bell’s recollection of that terrifying experience. “I kept seeing him everyday. He was standing outside, […]

Young Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac will be sidelined day-to-day due to a mild ankle sprain. The sophomore forward out of Florida State injured his ankle during their pre-season game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Via Orlando Sentinel’s Josh Robbins . Jonathan Isaac’s injury from last night’s exhibition game in Philadelphia has been diagnosed as a mild […]

Despite already having the most talented team in the league, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says there’s still a roster spot up for grabs for a wing. Restricted free agent Patrick McCaw has declined a contract offer from the Warriors, which is the reason why the defending champions are still looking for a […]

The Denver Nuggets haven’t made the playoffs in three seasons under head coach Mike Malone. Despite that unfortunate record, Malone says he never felt he was on the hot seat last season because the Nuggets’ front office has been optimistic with the team’s steady progression. Sam Amick of The Athletic recently sat down with Malone […]