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The Los Angeles Lakers traded Ivica Zubac to the Los Angeles Clippers minutes before the trade deadline passed. Despite being involved in several trade rumors, Zubac had nothing but great things to say about the Lakers in his farewell message: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmEngBAjbc/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=1r43chfnsv6d Ivica Zubac was selected 32nd overall by the Lakers in the 2017 draft, and […]

Now that the trade deadline has passed, several NBA teams are expected to discuss contract buyouts with some of their players. One of those teams is the Phoenix Suns, who is expected to waive guard Wayne Ellington within the next 24 hours. Ellington was traded by the Miami Heat to the Suns yesterday. However, his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans before the trade deadline. But while this news can be upsetting for the fans, sophomore guard Lonzo Ball seems to be feeling good, knowing that he’s not traded. Lonzo “ain’t going nowhere.” 🎶😂 (via @ZO2_) pic.twitter.com/G9U4MPgRkL — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) […]

The Boston Celtics weren’t major players in the trade market this year, making one minor move as the trade deadline passed. They have traded guard Jabari Bird to the Atlanta Hawks. Sources: The Boston Celtics have traded Jabari Bird to the Atlanta Hawks. Boston will send cash to cover Bird's deal and will receive a […]

Minutes after acquiring Shelvin Mack from the Memphis Grizzlies, the Atlanta Hawks are reportedly waiving him. According to league source, the Hawks will waive Shelvin Mack. — Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) February 7, 2019 The details of what the Grizzlies will receive for letting Mack go hasn’t been released yet, but the eight year veteran will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans at the trade deadline, but instead they traded Ivica Zubac and Michael Beasley to the Los Angeles Clippers for Mike Muscala. With this trade, the Lakers now have an open roster spot which they can use to sign a player from the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still trying to find a trade partner for guard Mike Conley, and with less than five hours to go before the trade deadline, no deal has materialized despite teams like the Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons showing interest in acquiring the 11-year veteran. One of the factors that seem to […]

The third season of the Big3 Basketball League will excite fans once again, as a lot of familiar faces will be joining the draft pool this year, including two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom. Lamar Odom has signed with the BIG3, will join the 2019 draft pool, per @NotoriousOHM pic.twitter.com/AjWS4AZIQA — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 7, […]

The Dallas Mavericks traded Harrison Barnes to the Sacramento Kings, but it wasn’t without controversy. During the Mavs’ game against the Charlotte Hornets, news broke out that Barnes will be heading to Sac-Town, and it all happened while he was on the bench. Several NBA players have aired their sentiments about what happened on social […]

A few hours before the NBA trade deadline’s buzzer officially sounds, it seems highly likely that the Los Angeles Lakers will not be getting All-Star forward Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Phoenix Suns were believed to be involved in said trade wherein they would end up with Lonzo Ball, but they now […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t expected to make any major moves before the trade deadline, but they are expected to join the Anthony Davis sweepstakes if the New Orleans Pelicans don’t move him before Thursday. There are speculations that Celtics guard Terry Rozier might be traded within the next 48 hours, but according to TheRinger.com’s Kevin […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been trying to acquire Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Hornets are in the lead for Gasol’s services: The Grizzlies, meanwhile, continue to press in their efforts to move Marc Gasol (Charlotte in the lead) and Mike Conley (Detroit and Utah are deeply interested but are yet to meet […]

After acquiring Reggie Bullock in a trade with the Detroit Pistons, the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that the 27-year-old guard is ready to play as soon as possible. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin confirmed Bullock’s possible debut date with the purple and gold. Reggie Bullock will go through his post-trade physical in Detroit and will not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are planning to improve their roster before Thursday’s trade deadline. Aside from pursuing a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis, they are also looking for 3-point shooters with expiring contracts on the trade market. The Lakers have already traded for Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock, and according to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly discussed a trade with the Houston Rockets, but it did not involve either Marc Gasol or Mike Conley, whom they are trying to move before the trade deadline on Thursday. The Rockets are trying to unload Brandon Knight’s contract, and the Grizzlies are said to be interested in him. However, […]

The Detroit Pistons are becoming one of the most active teams in the trade market. After sending guard Reggie Bullock to the Los Angeles Lakers, they are now finalizing a deal to acquire Thon Maker from the Milwaukee Bucks. Pistons coach Dwyane Casey says he is intrigued by Maker’s potential, especially after seeing the 21-year […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to begin their rebuilding process. Their first step is to trade the franchise’s cornerstones, meaning Marc Gasol and Mike Conley. There are several teams interested in both guys, and according to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Grizzlies’ asking price for Conley will be a bit high. However, they are also expecting […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is upon us, and teams will be looking to make moves before Thursday to either improve their roster in preparation for the postseason, gather draft picks for their future, and to simply unload bad contracts. One of the teams who is looking to free up some cap room is the San […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James became the fifth player in NBA history to score 32,000 career points. The four-time MVP did it Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers, also becoming the youngest player ever to hit that milestone. People congratulated LeBron for his achievement, including the league’s all-time leading scorer, former Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their worst defeat of the season, there was still something to celebrate: LeBron James became the fifth player in NBA history to reach 32,000 career points. LeBron was proud of his accomplishment, and he expressed his emotions in an Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BthpFt5AdIK/ James finished with 18 points for […]

After ending 2018 as the fourth-best team in the West, the Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of missing the playoffs. They are now 10th in the conference with a 27-27 record, 2.5 games behind the eighth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers. The recent string of losses is hurting not only the Lakers’ chances of making the […]

In one sequence midway into the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers were just waiting for the final buzzer. The Pacers were up big and the Lakers have waved the white flag. Still, reserves Lance Stephenson and Moe Wagner were playing as if their lives depended on this game. Both of them […]

Following their 136-94 loss at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers completed a trade with the Detroit Pistons that allowed them to acquire guard Reggie Bullock. After the trade was confirmed by multiple sources, Bullock posted a brief but heartfelt farewell message on Twitter, expressing his love and appreciation for the […]

Dirk Nowitzki spent his 21-year NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks. For more than two decades, the future Hall of Famer was the team’s superstar — its franchise player. The German forward was instrumental in Dallas’ first ever NBA title in 2011 when he led the underdog Mavs to a monumental upset of the Miami Heat. […]

Marcus Smart is an integral part of the Boston Celtics’ defense. He’s usually tasked to guard the best players from the opposing teams. His tenacious defense is one of the reasons why he accomplished something great during Boston’s 134-129 home win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Marcus Smart has passed John Havlicek and is No. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have sent guard Nik Stauskas to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Rodney Hood. After hearing the news, the five-year veteran attended Sunday’s practice to say goodbye to his former teammates. The Super Sunday scene in Tualatin as Nik Staukas said his @trailblazers goodbyes #RipCity @fox12oregon pic.twitter.com/opUkWF2a8a — Nick Krupke (@NickKrupke) […]

The New York Knicks are planning for something big this summer. They traded their star, Kristaps Porzingis, to the Dallas Mavericks to free up cap space that now makes them capable of signing two superstars on max contracts. However, they still haven’t traded disgruntled big man Enes Kanter despite all the rumors he’s been involved in […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the biggest sports personalities in the world and one of the greatest basketball players of all-time. But during Super Bowl Sunday, he’s just a fan like everybody else. That’s was AMAZING!!! Got me so hyped I wanted to be in it too! Kudos 👏🏾 https://t.co/NsCQK8IKUX […]

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots — your Super Bowl LIII Champions. The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams to claim the Lombardi trophy after the 53rd edition of the Super Bowl. Fans from all over the world are reacting on social media right now, including some of the NBA’s biggest stars. […]

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most anticipated sports events in the entire world. The showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots has everyone tuned in. Even NBA players find time to watch and enjoy the game despite their busy schedules. Here’s a video of Utah Jazz players Ricky Rubio […]

During the Golden State Warriors’ home game against the Los Angeles Lakers, there were a number of Laker fans in attendance who were heard chanting “We want Thompson” in multiple occasions during the game. They were trying to get the attention of Warriors guard Klay Thompson, who’s set to become a free agent this summer and […]

The Golden State Warriors went on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night, but Stephen Curry has struggled to shoot the ball in the first few minutes of the game, and it seems to have triggered head coach Steve Kerr. With the trade deadline less than a week away, the Dubs coach is planning […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in all sorts of problems right now. From injuries, to inconsistent play, to losing streaks, to trade rumors. All this play a significant factor as to why the Lakers are out of the playoff picture, and after weeks of frustration, some of their players are seemingly fed up. As uncertainty […]

The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers at home 115-101, but Laker fans who were in attendance at Oracle Arena can’t help but cheer for Warriors guard Klay Thompson. Fans who were rooting for the Lakers were caught chanting “We want Thompson” on multiple occasions during the game. Thompson was asked about it […]

The Golden State Warriors are aiming to be the fourth team in NBA history to win three straight NBA titles. However, what most people talk about this season is the looming free agency of the team’s biggest stars. This summer, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and DeMarcus Cousins are expected to be free agents. There are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are exerting tons of effort to acquire the New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis, who publicly requested for a trade a few days ago. The Lakers reportedly gave the Pelicans five trade scenarios, with the main one being the package of Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Ivica Zubac, and a first […]

Prior to their game against the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night at Oracle Arena, the Golden State Warriors presented center JaVale McGee his championship ring. Andre Iguodala presents JaVale McGee his 2018 championship ring pic.twitter.com/KMnNo44eIT — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 3, 2019 McGee was instrumental in helping the Warriors win back-to-back titles. His role may […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic received massive cheers from Slovenian fans before the Mavs faced off with the home team Cleveland Cavaliers. So much support for @luka7doncic! 🙏💙 #MFFL https://t.co/tIJJviqKX8 — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 2, 2019 He even had a chance to interact with some of them. And he went to say hello after […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a trade with the New York Knicks. On paper, this is a gamble for the Mavs, as Porzingis is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last season. Team owner Mark Cuban has already stated that the four-year veteran will not play for Dallas this season. […]