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The Portland Trail Blazers recently introduced one of their newest players, Pau Gasol via conference call to the media. But as he was discussing some of the things that he believes he can contribute to the team, there was another person on the line. No one knew who it was or why he or she […]

A lot of professional basketball players aspire to make it to the NBA. Sometimes, no matter how hard they try, the harsh reality of them being not good enough usually strikes them after several attempts of trying out for multiple teams in the league. But there are also those individuals who don’t usually give up, […]

Veteran forward Lance Stephenson is still without a team four weeks after free agency opened, which is somehow understandable, considering that he just finished an underwhelming season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He can still provide quality minutes for any team, especially with the right amount of playing time. He’s a decent 3-point shooter and […]

Pau Gasol has already built a career worthy of Hall of Fame recognition, but he is not done yet. The Spaniard believes he can still be a significant contributor to a team, and that’s what he plans to do with the Portland Trail Blazers. Gasol, a two-time champion and six-time All-Star, signed a one-year deal […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who was invited as a replacement in the Team USA mincamp, argues that the players who will represent the USA in the 2019 FIBA World Cup should be prioritized for the 2020 Olympics in Japan. On The Jump, Marcus Smart says the guys playing on this year's Team USA should […]

The Boston Celtics were one of the most disappointing teams last season. They were seen as one of the favorites to win the East in 2019-20, but for some reason, they were severely inconsistent. In some games, they played like legitimate championship contenders, and then they would struggle to beat some of the worst teams […]

Portland Trail Blazers president Neil Olshey is hoping Pau Gasol is the missing piece to the team’s championship puzzle. In an interview with Joe Freeman of The Oregonian, Olshey said that Gasol’s championship experience will definitely benefit the Blazers. He added that the veteran bog man could play a key role in their quest to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins has yet to have a breakout season in the NBA. Despite being the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, his first five years in the league have been severely underwhelming. He averages 19.4 points per game in his career, yet he’s not being recognized as a top-10 player […]

Trading Paul George and Russell Westbrook came as a surprise to a lot of people, including some within the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. George was traded from the Thunder to the Clippers earlier this month, joining former San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard. In the fallout of the trade, OKC was forced […]

Several NBA stars have decided to withdraw their commitment to playing for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, which will be held in China from August 31-September 15. But for Australian national basketball team member Chris Goulding, the Americans are still one of the best teams that will compete in the tournament. In […]

Do you still remember Brandon Jennings? Yep, the former NBA player who once had a star potential but wasn’t able to live up to the expectations because of numerous issues both on and off the court. Well, he’s recently been playing in the Drew League, but even there, he can’t seem to control himself. The […]

As the old adage says, hard work pays off. That’s actually been the career foundation of Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith. After going undrafted in 2016, the 24-year-old has become a part of the Mavs’ regular rotation. Finney-Smith has been the team’s designated defensive stopper, and now, he is going to be an integral part […]

It’s been almost an entire month since free agency opened, and there are still some notable players who haven’t signed with a team yet. One of them is Jeremy Lin. The Asian-American point guard spent last season playing for the Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors. He won his first career championship with the latter, […]

One of the Toronto Raptors’ die-hard fans doesn’t think the team should retire Kawhi Leonard’s jersey. Nav Bhatia, the Raptors fan who’ve watched all of the team’s games since it came into the NBA back in 1995, told Luke Fox of Sports Net Canada that Leonard’s jersey should never be raised into the rafters of […]

Last season’s Los Angeles Clippers team was a combination of gritty veterans and young players who worked together to make the team good enough to make the playoffs. One of the guys who stood out for them last year was 22-year-old guard Landry Shamet. He showed flashes of becoming a reliable shooter, and although he […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be heading into the 2019-20 season with a plan to contend for a playoff spot. They will be fielding in a team led by reigning Rookie of the Year Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, who is expected to be 100 percent healed from his injury. Although they are not expected to […]

Veteran forward Thaddeus Young will be playing for the Chicago Bulls next season, and he’s already looking forward to making a significant contribution to the young, promising team. But perhaps he will be more motivated if the Bulls bring back their 1990s pinstripes jerseys. The Bulls’ official Twitter account recently posted a photo of Michael […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter is very excited to play with his new All-Star teammate Kemba Walker. Although Kanter never played with Walker before, he had a lot of great things to say about the veteran point guard. In an interview with HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, the Turkish big man lauded Kemba’s leadership and ability to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t be happier after seeing his 14-year old son Bronny James lead the North Coast Blue Chips to a championship. The four-time MVP was also proud of the entire team that he celebrated with them after the game. Bronny's team won the tournament so pops celebrated with them 🤣 […]

Former lottery pick Dragan Bender has failed to live up to expectations. After being selected fourth by the Phoenix Suns in 2016, he hasn’t done anything significant in his first three years in the league. He will be given another opportunity to prove himself with the Milwaukee Bucks, which could lead to something good for […]

A lot of people were surprised when Paul George said during his introductory press conference that he grew up as a Los Angeles Clippers fan. Of course, the consensus prior to him joining the Clips was that he was a Los Angeles Lakers fan growing up. Apparently, he could be really telling the truth… and […]

Carmelo Anthony is still without a team. Kendrick Perkins had something to say about the matter. It’s been eight months since Melo has played in the NBA. He was shut down by the Houston Rockets in November last year and was later traded to the Chicago Bulls, who have also decided to waive him. But […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to part ways with long-time director of player personnel, Ryan West. Bill Oram of The Athletic reported the news on Saturday. Ryan, son of Laker legend Jerry West, was first hired by the team in 2009. His most notable contributions, according to people from within the organization, was the […]

After retiring from the NBA three years ago, one of the things that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant focused on was teaching kids how to become better athletes. He’s written books, spearheaded podcasts, and launched sports academies to better spread his advocacy. And if there’s one person who benefits the most from Kobe’s recent […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have officially hired Todd Wright, the former strength coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. The @LAClippers have hired Todd Wright, according to multiple league sources. Wright was the #Sixers head of strength and conditioning/assistant coach the past four years. #Clippers pic.twitter.com/F3CFgWLErM — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) July 27, 2019 Over the past couple […]

The Dallas Mavericks have just announced that they have signed 24-year-old guard Dakota Mathias. As per team policy, the details of his deal haven’t been released to the public, but he’s expected to get one of the team’s two-way contracts. Mathias, 6’4, gu went undrafted in 2018 after a four-year college career at Purdue. He […]

Last season, we’ve seen one of the best players in the history of the NBA decide that it was time to call it a career. Dwyane Wade, who played in the league for 15 years, had one of the most memorable ‘retirement seasons’ ever. He was swapping jerseys with some of the opposing teams’ best […]

After two underwhelming seasons with the Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving has decided to move on and join a team that’s near his hometown, the Brooklyn Nets. He will pair with fellow All-Star Kevin Durant, with the hopes of winning championships. But before his fallout with the Celtics, Irving left the team with some good memories […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball has reportedly sold Big Baller Brand’s distribution warehouse in Los Angeles, according to a report by the LA Times’ Neal Leitereg. The 14,635-square-foot building was used as a distribution center for Big Baller Brand, a clothing and footwear company launched in 2016 by Ball’s father, LaVar Ball. Lonzo […]

The Houston Rockets’ newest acquisition, Russell Westbrook, is excited to play next season, as he will have the opportunity to play with a former teammate and a fellow MVP in James Harden. Westbrook believes that he can fit well with the Rockets’ system, adding that he can contribute significantly to the team, particularly in rebounding […]

The Houston Rockets made one of the biggest moves in the offseason, trading Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook. Team executives are hoping that reuniting these guys will finally end their title drought, but for general manager Daryl Morey, they still need to add a couple more players to this team. […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is excited to partake in Team USA’s training camp for the FIBA World Cup. He has been picked to play for USA Basketball’s 13-player select team, which will train and compete with the national basketball team from August 5-8 in Las Vegas. Per Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Isaac said […]

Veteran guard Shaun Livingston is still without a team after being waived by the Golden State Warriors on July 10. The former lottery pick has already won three championships and has redeemed himself as a reliable NBA player after a devastating knee injury threatened his career years back. There have been talks about Livingston potentially […]

Sherra Wright, ex-wife of slain former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, pleaded guilty to facilitating first-degree murder in his shooting death nine years ago and will receive a 30-year prison sentence, per Adrian Sanz of The Associated Press.  Sherra Wright made the plea during a hearing in Shelby County Criminal Court in Tennessee. The murder of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be fielding a team led by Chris Paul next season, as long as there’s no surprise trade in the coming months. The Thunder are not expected to contend for a championship, but they have what it takes to be competitive. General manager Sam Presti said he’s excited to see what […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder has lost two of their best players after they have decided to trade both Paul George and Russell Westbrook. And as painful as it is for the team executives, particularly general manager Sam Presti, they will have to go through the long process of rebuild once again. Since 2008, the Thunder […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, the first overall pick in this year’s draft, has made his decision to agree to a shoe deal with Jordan Brand, and according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, his endorsement contract is the richest ever for an NBA freshman. Prior to Williamson announcing his decision on social media, several shoe […]

When it was revealed that Kawhi Leonard was joining the Los Angeles Clippers a couple of weeks ago, it took only minutes for the news to break that Paul George would be joining Leonard via trade. According to reports, it was Leonard who told the Clippers to look for another star before he committed to […]

With most of the NBA rosters about set for the 2019-20 season, BetOnline.ag has released their latest win projections for all 30 teams, with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers expected to win the most games. The Bucks’ win total is set at 56.5, which is understandable considering they held the best record in […]