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Boston Celtics players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will not only represent Team USA as they vie for spots on the squad that will compete in China for the FIBA World Cup. They will also pay homage to two Celtics legends through their jersey numbers. Jayson Tatum has chosen to wear No. 34, the same […]

It has been a common theme in the NBA for top players to take discounts to form “super teams.” In fact, in the recent free agency alone, superstars like Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving passed on a supermax contract to join forces with other star players. However, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall isn’t a […]

Seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson is currently dominating in the Big3. On Sunday, he just led the Triplets to another come from behind win, and he did it by hitting a step-back 4-pointer at the buzzer. JOE. JOHNSON. FOUR-POINT SHOT FOR THE COMEBACK WIN. pic.twitter.com/gmzkLmeho6 — CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) August 4, 2019 The Big3 has […]

Denver Nuggets sophomore guard Monte Morris is excited about the news that his team will play the New Orleans Pelicans on Christmas Day. As noted by Harrison Wind of BSN Denver, Morris said that playing on Christmas Day is a testament to what the team has become and that the NBA has now taken notice. […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson was impressive in his rookie year, putting up 9.3 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.3 rebounds last season. He will be part of a team that intends to make the playoffs, and he’s working hard to be in the best version of himself next season. Brunson has done a lot […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Devin Booker hasn’t been in a really good situation since entering the NBA back in 2015. In his first four years in the league, his team has been stuck at the bottom of the standings and hasn’t really been competitive. Sometimes, he dreams of having some kind of help — an […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant shows his support to the United States women’s national soccer team during their victory tour in Rose Bowl at Pasadena, California. Bryant, who has been a life-long soccer fan and a huge supporter of the USWNT, brought his family to the victory tour to celebrate the national team’s recent […]

The Indiana Pacers didn’t make a massive move in the offseason, but they added several pieces they believe can help the team. After being bounced out in the first round of the playoffs for the past two seasons, the Pacers are eager to do better, and former NBA player Chauncey Billups believes that that’s what […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has been called a “snake” ever since he decided to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors back in 2016. People saw this as a weak move and from then on, they’ve seen KD as nothing but a serpent who does everything for his own benefit. […]

A couple of weeks after Frank Mason III signed a two-way deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, his agent Isaiah Garrett opened up about Frank’s ill-fated stint with the Sacramento Kings. In an interview with Matt Tait of KU Sports, Garrett said that although they are thankful for their time with the Kings, he believes that […]

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Troy Daniels isn’t too worried about the Purple and Gold getting acclimated with each other. The Lakers were able to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with an above-average supporting cast. However, with a bunch of newcomers comes a lot of question marks, and one of the biggest concerns about […]

Although the next NBA offseason is still a year away, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari is already thinking about his future. Gallinari was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to OKC last month, and if the Thunder can’t build a championship-contending team anytime soon, he’s not expected to remain there. Gallo will be a […]

Former NBA player Chauncey Billups has been involved in several rumors about possible front-office jobs in the NBA. He reportedly declined an offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers last season and was a candidate for the President of Basketball Operations post for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Billups told Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press that he […]

The Detroit Pistons are hoping to have a better showing next season after they stumbled into the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference standings during their 2018-19 campaign. Although they were swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs, the players are optimistic that they are in the right track. Pistons […]

With the goal of surrounding superstar LeBron James with shooters, the Los Angeles Lakers have signed 3-point specialist Troy Daniels to a one-year deal. The six-year veteran shot 38 percent from beyond the arc last season, and he’s expected to play an important part in the Purple and Gold’s offense next season. Daniels knows this, […]

Former All-Star Carmelo Anthony is still without a team, and from the looks of it, it’s unlikely that he’ll have one at the start of next season. There have been countless discussions and debates as to what he needs to do or where he should play next, but aside from pure speculations, no one can […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has recently been added to Team USA’s training camp roster, which will start preparing for the FIBA World Cup on August 5-9. Although it isn’t clear if he’s going to be part of the delegation that will head to China for the main tournament, he already considers this opportunity as […]

The offseason is usually the time for most NBA players to relax, and for Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, the best way to spend time during the summer is playing video games. He shares the same hobby as teammate Joel Embiid, although the Australian sensation has confidently stated that he’s better. In an interview with […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris still can’t move on from the fact that his best friend Boban Marjanovic has joined another team. Now, there’s another reason for him to be sad, as the seven-foot center who’s now with the Dallas Mavericks received an NBA2K20 rating of 75. I don't know what makes me more upset […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been working with Carmelo Anthony this summer, and he believes that playing with the former All-Star would be great. In an interview with LA Times’ Arash Markazi, Kuzma said that he would love to play with Melo in the Purple and Gold, but he also understands that the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson recognizes talent when he sees one, and that’s something that he truly believes Kyle Kuzma has. The incoming third-year forward for the Los Angeles Lakers has surprised a lot of people in his first two seasons in the league, and Thompson believes that Kuz will even be better after […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro is expected to play a major role for the team this season. Selected 13th overall in this year’s draft, the Heat already sees him as a foundational piece of the team’s future. President Pat Riley believes that he can be an All-Star someday, too, despite the fact that he hasn’t […]

There are a lot of questions surrounding the Charlotte Hornets, especially after they lost All-Star point guard Kemba Walker in free agency. General manager Mitch Kupchak hasn’t made a significant move aside from acquiring Terry Rozier from the Boston Celtics, and that should worry a lot of the team’s fans. The truth is, no matter […]

When the Chicago Bulls signed former lottery pick Jabari Parker to a two-year, $40 million deal last season, the consensus was he will play a significant role for the team and become a part of their long-term future. But less than two months into the season, Parker and Bulls coach Jim Boylen started having issues, […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ rebuilding phase is over. Once Kevin Durant is healthy, they will be ready to contend for the title for years to come thanks to this summer’s acquisitions of Durant and Kyrie Irving. Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson understands the pressure in front of him. Not only is he expected to lead the […]

It hasn’t even been two months since Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant tore his Achilles, but he’s already been seen walking without crutches in the streets of Los Angeles. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant walking without any crutches just 52 days after rupturing his achilles. (via @TMZ_Sports) pic.twitter.com/49aLbmQ5Uf — Christopher Lavinio (@ChrisLavinio) August 1, 2019 […]

An avid NBA bettor has placed a ton of money on the Philadelphia 76ers to make the playoffs this season. In a report by ESPN’s David Purdum, an anonymous person has placed a staggering $100,500 for the Sixers to make the playoffs. According to Jeff Sherman, vice president of risk for the SuperBook, the anonymous […]

Free agent forward Jonas Jerebko has decided not to wait any further, as he is reportedly headed to Europe to continue his professional basketball career there. Jonas Jerebko is heading to Europe after 9 NBA seasons. Jerebko is close to sign with Khimki Moscow Region, I was told. — Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo) August 1, 2019 […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lance Stephenson has decided to play overseas, agreeing to a one-year, $4 million deal to join the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association. Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reports. Free agent guard Lance Stephenson has reached a one-year, $4 million agreement with Liaoning of the Chinese Basketball Association, league […]

Several people have called for teams to give Carmelo Anthony one last chance — a farewell season — including Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. However, for ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Melo does not deserve to be given that kind of treatment. Stephen A.’s main argument as to why Melo doesn’t deserve a farewell tour […]

Shortly after the Golden State Warriors have traded Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies, there were reports that he will be bought out by the team, allowing him to become a free agent. It has been four weeks since, and nothing has happened. There are rumors circulating around the league that the Grizzlies aren’t willing […]

Carmelo Anthony is still without a team, and with most NBA rosters almost set, it seems highly unlikely that he will find a new home next season. One possible option for the former scoring champion is to play overseas, and according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, he already received an offer from one of […]

Since Carmelo Anthony is still left without a team four months after free agency opened, fans have been calling for him to suit up for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, which will be held in China from August 31-September 15. Some big-name players like Anthony Davis, James Harden, and Damian Lillard decided […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced the people who will form Frank Vogel’s coaching staff next season: #Lakers announce the additions to their coaching staff, including Jason Kidd, Lionel Hollions, Mike Penberty, and Quinton Crawford. — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) July 31, 2019 Jason Kidd is the most popular name on Vogel’s staff. He previously […]

The Golden State Warriors will have an extremely different look next season. After Kevin Durant departed the team and Andre Iguodala was traded, the Dubs have focused on acquiring younger players instead of experienced veterans in their quest to remain competitive. Warriors general manager Bob Myers knows that the team is in a new territory, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been going after a trade for Anthony Davis with the New Orleans Pelicans since the trade deadline back in February, and when it finally happened in June, fans got extremely excited. But no person is probably happier than purple-and-gold superstar LeBron James. AD was recently a guest on Jimmy Kimmel […]

Jeremy Lin is still without a team one month after free agency opened. Up to this point, there have been little to no reports about any team having interest in signing him. His defensive struggles and injury issues are some of the main reasons why teams are moving away from him, but according to an […]

The Charlotte Hornets will reportedly add two more young players to their roster, as according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the team has agreed to contractual terms with twins Cody and Caleb Martin. Sources: Twins Cody and Caleb Martin of Nevada have agreed to rookie contracts with the Charlotte Hornets and will enter NBA […]

Nikola Mirotic made headlines in free agency when he decided to leave the NBA to join Barcelona on a lucrative contract, a deal which is reportedly the richest in Europe. Prior to this, there were several teams who attempted to sign Mirotic, but the Spaniard rejected them. Barcelona’s coach recently claimed the Chicago Bulls, Mirotic’s […]