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Atlanta Hawks rookie Cam Reddish is signing a multi-year endorsement sneaker deal with Nike, ESPN’s Nick DePaula reports. OFFICIAL: Atlanta Hawks lottery pick @CamReddish has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike. The #10 pick and former Duke wing ranked high for brands because of his on & off-court potential in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/je7VE4Tvva — […]

After various players dropped out from Team USA contention for the FIBA World Cup, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been added to the training camp roster. Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been added onto USA Basketball’s training camp roster for FIBA World Cup, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July […]

Chicago Bulls rising sophomore Chandler Hutchison is not making excuses for his poor performances, including an eight-point Summer League outing this month. However, he is confident that he is better now than he was last season. Hutchison, a 6-foot-7 small forward entering his second year, is one of a few downtrodden wings on the Bulls […]

Minnesota Timberwolves second-year shooting guard Josh Okogie announces that he’ll be competing for the Nigerian men’s national team in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. It is with great pride that I want to announce that I will be representing my country, Nigeria, in the World Cup this year in China! pic.twitter.com/etn45OE5m1 — Josh Okogie (@CallMe_NonStop) […]

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris is shedding light on his decision to part ways with agent Rich Paul after reneging on his deal with the San Antonio Spurs. Morris had initially agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Spurs, but he backed out of the agreement after the Knicks offered him a […]

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris explains his decision to back out his deal with the San Antonio Spurs and part ways with super agent Rich Paul. In an interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic, Morris said that he communicated with the Spurs throughout his free agency process. Morris originally agreed to a two-year, […]

Former NBA player Brandon Rush knocked down a game-winning 3-pointer in the BIG3 to bring his Aliens team to victory over Coach George Gervin’s Ghost Ballers. In his 3-point shot to win the Aliens’ bout against the Ghost Ballers, Rush had NBA vet Ricky Davis crossed over and falling on the ground. BRANDON RUSH. Breaks […]

In BIG3 action, former NBA player Brian Scalabrine made a wicked block on Stephen Jackson. Mamba said knock you out!💥💥💥 #BIG3onCBS pic.twitter.com/IREM9HCfSR — BIG3 (@thebig3) July 21, 2019 The three-on-three league founded by rapper and actor Ice Cube features mostly retired NBA players competing in the halfcourt setting playing to 50 points. Joe Johnson, Amar’e […]

Retired San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan met welterweight UFC competitor Leon Edwards on Sunday. Edwards has in the past praised the future Hall of Famer and attempted to replicate his winning ways. LEON EDWARDS MEET … TIM DUNCAN! Victory. /fin pic.twitter.com/spNV7dwubB — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 21, 2019 Here’s the complimentary remarks Edwards had […]

New Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball has fresh ink to show off to his teammates and the league. In a profile shot shared by the 21-year-old guard, entering his third NBA season, on Instagram, Ball poses with new tattoos doting his left arm and elbow. It looks like former US President Barack Obama and civil […]

The 21-year NBA veteran swingman Vince Carter is reportedly interested in signing with a team that can dole out playing minutes for the 42-year-old. Speaking on SiriusXM Radio, NBA insider Amin Elhassan called playing more minutes with a team “important” to Carter, who last competed for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2018-19 season. With a […]

Former MVP and current NBA on TNT commentator Charles Barkley called fellow Hall of Fame power forward and Boston Celtics legend Kevin McHale the “best” player he had to play against. Via Marilyn Payne in USA Today Sports’ For The Win: Charles Barkley believes that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time, […]

The Indiana Pacers’ rising star Myles Turner has been spending his summer helping his community. The Texas native has turned his attention in the offseason towards living a secluded lifestyle away from the free agency madness in the NBA and giving back to his biggest supporters, his parents, while helping less fortunate people. Via Brad […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are leaving the NBA’s free-agency period with the best haul. Collecting Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the latter via trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, is in itself a title of sorts, but the Clippers and fans have a different trophy in mind come 2020. That being said, the Clippers still […]

Washington Wizards team owner Ted Leonsis removed the interim label on general manager Tommy Sheppard, promoting the former senior vice president to the full-time position in July. Curiously, after Leonsis removed long-time executive Ernie Grunfeld from the role at the beginning of April of this year and tabbed Sheppard for the interim job, the Wizards’ […]

FS1 commentator Skip Bayless shared a short story of meeting Kawhi Leonard’s infamous Uncle Dennis at the WBA welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman. While Pacquiao won a split decision against Thurman, Bayless, sitting ringside, was approached by Leonard’s relative. “His name is Kawhi Leonard,” Dennis told Bayless at the fight, referring […]

Returning veteran forward Tobias Harris is entering a different Philadelphia 76ers team next season, with the departure of four-time All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler changing things up to start. Harris re-signed with the Philadelphia franchise to the tune of five years and $180 million. Despite never making an All-Star Game, the Sixers believed Harris was too […]

The Arizona Cardinals have placed six players on the physically unable to perform list, including tight end Charles Clay, defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche, offensive lineman Max Garcia, linebacker Brooks Reed, cornerback Brandon Williams, and linebacker Dante Booker. Per NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk, the players are eligible to come off the list at any time. Both […]

Rising sophomore cornerback Donte Jackson of the Carolina Panthers is not feeling how he was portrayed on Amazon’s sports docuseries “All or Nothing,” which captured behind the scenes footage of the Panthers’ season. In the series, a Week 10 matchup with Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers saw the then-rookie cornerback Jackson heated over his […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ defensive end Solomon Thomas is coming off a tough 2018 outing following the tragic and sudden death of sister Ella, who took her own life in January of that year. The third-year player is coming back from a break and speaking about continuing the conversation about mental health issues. Via Jennifer […]

New Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco is already getting the rebranding treatment from his teammates. Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders calls Flacco “Pretty Boy Flacco,” explaining that the Super Bowl MVP, 34, is “just very thoughtful of how he moves.” The Broncos acquired Flacco from the Baltimore Ravens in February in exchange for a fourth-round pick […]

Oakland Raiders wideout Antonio Brown shared a video of himself on social media training in an odd manner and practicing his grip. Posting a video captioned “All day baby” on Twitter on Saturday, the 31-year-old wide receiver is seen alternating clutching onto a brick and releasing it, only to catch it with his other hand […]

Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson, who was enshrined 20 years ago, could be one of many former NFL greats boycotting the Aug. 3 ceremony due to issues with Commissioner Roger Goodell. Via Ryan Wilson of CBSSports.com: “If it was up to me, I think every Hall of Famer would get about $300,000 a […]

The New York Knicks had a sour offseason, missing out on Zion Williamson and instead going home with Duke stud RJ Barrett, whiffing on a chance to pair Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and leaving free agency with veterans on short-term deals. The Knicks’ free-agency haul includes: Julius Randle, Taj Gibson, Bobby Portis, Wayne Ellington, […]

It has been an unexpectedly busy offseason for the Golden State Warriors, who saw an unusual amount of roster turnover after a fifth straight trip to the NBA Finals. With Kevin Durant gone, the Warriors will have to heavily rely on Stephen Curry, especially since he won’t be sharing the backcourt with Klay Thompson for […]

Former NBA star Lamar Odom visited the grave of the deceased religious leader Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Odom shared a photo of himself posed next to the commemoration in Queens of the Chabad movement leader’s life: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0FBgzNA1I_/ The influential Jewish thought leader, known widely as the Lubavitcher Rebbe, passed away 25 years ago. In Odom’s […]

Kyle Korver has found a new NBA home with the Milwaukee Bucks, as he enters the next chapter in his career by competing for the Finals hopefuls. Reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team is playing for nothing short than a championship this upcoming season, and Korver’s interest in joining the squad is exactly compatible for […]

Despite removing the interim tag off new general manager Tommy Sheppard, Washington Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal will most probably not sign an extension with the D.C. franchise. Via Chase Hughes in NBCSports Washington: On July 26, the Wizards can officially offer Beal a contract extension worth approximately $111 million over three years. But […]

The next Ball brother could be entering the NBA very soon, but can he be as hyped as Lonzo? LaMelo Ball, 17, will be eligible for the 2020 NBA Draft, but the past season’s Rookie of the Year runner-up Trae Young is already praising the would-be NBA player. Asked by TMZ Sports about where Ball […]

New Toronto Raptors free agent signee Rondae Hollis-Jefferson thought the Canadian franchise would draft him 20th overall in 2015, per a TSN radio interview on Thursday. Hollis-Jefferson said he thought the Raptors might draft him with their 20th pick in 2015 (they took Delon Wright instead and Rondae went 23rd to Portland). He's happy to […]

When the Houston Rockets acquired former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Chris Paul and picks, it could only mean one thing: time to put up or shut up. Via Evan McIntyre of The Athletic, a source close to the Rockets organization echoes that sentiment. “We’re trying to win […]

Meyers Leonard commemorates his time with the Portland Trail Blazers by raising his own jersey into the rafters of his own house. Leonard, who was traded to the Miami Heat as part of a four-team trade for Jimmy Butler, took it to social media to show that he retired his Blazers jersey. He captioned the […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has a bright future ahead of him according to assistant coach Calvin Booth. Via Alex Labidou in NBA.com: Jamal is a guy we’ve drafted and seen grow every day…Who knows what Jamal’s ceiling is yet? I don’t think he’s close to it yet. I think depending on how things […]

Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Barea will not participate in the 2019 FIBA World Cup this summer for Puerto Rico, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Barea, the 35-year-old fixture of Puerto Rico’s national team, is rehabilitating his Achilles tendon after suffering a tear in January. Despite being on track for a full recovery, Barea is opting now […]

Speaking at an Adidas event, Houston Rockets star James Harden commented on his highly anticipated partnership with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook. Harden shared his excitement to play alongside Westbrook once again. And despite questions about their fit, the 2018 NBA MVP said that their partnership is “going to […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is splitting with his Priority Sports and Entertainment representatives Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin, the Los Angeles Times’ Tania Ganguli reports. Ganguli adds that the 23-year-old Kuzma has not met with prospective agents yet. Kuzma will enter his third season in the NBA on a vastly different Lakers team […]

The Washington Wizards are planning on promoting interim general manager Tommy Sheppard to the full-time job, per Fred Katz of The Athletic. No formal contract materializes yet, but Fred Katz added than an “official announcement” could arrive next week. The Wizards cut ties with its long-time chief decision-maker Ernie Grunfeld in April of 2019 but […]

The debate over the legality of James Harden’s patented step-back 3-pointer has pivoted from adults to children. Making an appearance at an Adidas store, the Houston Rockets All-Star guard was called out by a young “fan” and proceeded to explain the move to the kid. Kid to James Harden: "What made you do that traveling […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing Senegal-born center Christ Koumadje to a partially guaranteed one-year contract, per The Athletic’s Mike Scotto. After entering the 2019 draft class and finding no suitors, Koumadje was invited to participate on the Summer League team. In five games at the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas, Koumadje averaged 6.0 points, […]