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Detroit PistonsPistons owner raves about the job Stan Van Gundy has done in Detroit

There is no doubt that the Detroit Pistons are one of the up and coming teams in the Eastern Conference. Long removed from the days where they reached six consecutive Eastern Conference Finals, the Pistons finally reached the postseason last year for the first time in six seasons. One of the major factors for the […]

NBAVideo: Jimmy Butler catches a football pass over Klay Thompson's defense

As Team USA awaits their next opponent in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, the NBA stars have to find a way to pass the time. With the NFL season gearing up to start in a month, All-Star players Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson decided to show off their many talents on the football […]

Oklahoma City ThunderRussell Westbrook: Steven Adams is already at an All Star level

Last season the Oklahoma City Thunder proved to be a valid championship contender not only because of their two all-stars, Russel Westbrook and Kevin Durant, but also from their enormous size and length. One of their major players who brought that and more to each game is starting center Steven Adams. In a recent interview […]

Golden State WarriorsPaul George: Durant, Warriors will definitely work

This year’s free agency was the most anticipated since 2010, when LeBron James was an unrestricted free agent. The biggest name of the summer has been Kevin Durant and as everyone knows, he ultimately chose to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and join forces with the reigning Western Conference Champs Golden State Warriors. As everyone in […]

Los Angeles LakersKobe Bryant writes an apologetic letter with advice for his 17-year-old self

The NBA saw another one of its legends retire last season in Kobe Bryant. Kobe’s career was filled with tons of epic moments and accomplishments, including his historic final game in which he dropped 60 points on the Utah Jazz. Now that Kobe is officially retired from the league, he will have ample time to […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns: It's a good time to be a Timberwolves fan

The Minnesota Timberwolves are bracing themselves for a huge comeback in the NBA. With a promising young core and the recent hire of Chicago Bulls ex-head coach Tom Thibodeau, things are looking very good for the Timberwolves. One of the T-Wolves most recent rising stars and Rookie of the Year winner, Karl-Anthony Towns, believes there […]

San Antonio SpursThe 76ers' offer to Manu Ginobili forced Spurs to triple offer and let go of Boban

With the retirement of the great Tim Duncan, the San Antonio Spurs knew they were going to have a huge void to fill in the roster this offseason. Another franchise in the league threatened to make that void even larger for the Spurs and steal away another one of their coveted veterans. The Philadelphia 76ers […]

Los Angeles LakersThe real winner of NBA free agency: California

The NBA salary cap soared to historic heights this offseason, leading to players receiving insane contracts. The league has seen an increase in popularity over the past five years, which has lead to a spike in revenue at almost $1 billion. Add that to the new $24 billion TV contract, and the NBA salary cap […]

Chicago BullsCould Dwyane Wade pull a DeAndre Jordan on Chicago?

Last year’s free agency had its fair share of headlines. One of the biggest and most bizarre was the DeAndre Jordan fakeout with the Dallas Mavericks. Jordan had made a verbal agreement early in the free agency period to leave the Los Angeles Clippers to join the Mavericks. But on the eve of the moratorium […]

Golden State Warriors1-on-1 with Kevin Durant, has lots to say

Kevin Durant shook the whole foundation of the NBA when he decided to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency this summer and join forces with the Golden State Warriors. KD held meetings with over the opening weekend of free agency with the Thunder, Warriors, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers and the Miami Heat […]

Miami HeatLuol Deng thanks Heat with farewell Instagram post

Luol Deng has been trying to find his home in the NBA ever since he was traded from the Chicago Bulls in 2014. For the past two years that home has been the Miami Heat. Deng helped in trying to fill the void that LeBron James left after deciding to go back to the Cleveland […]

Brooklyn NetsJarrett Jack laughed at Jeremy Lin signing with Brooklyn

Veteran point guard Jarrett Jack has dealt with his fair share of struggles during his time with the Brooklyn Nets. After a lackluster season for Brooklyn and a torn ACL for Jack, the Nets were forced to waive him and find a replacement at the point guard position. That replacement came in the form of […]

Miami HeatReport: Dwyane Wade being pitched $20 million by at least four teams

As the NBA Free Agency continues, the Miami Heat and their star player Dwyane Wade have reached a stalemate. Pat Riley and the Heat have reportedly offered Wade $10 million annually, a 50% pay cut from his salary last season, much to the dismay of Wade. Now that Wade’s frustrations are starting to become very […]

Los Angeles LakersReport: Lakers are going after Evan Turner in free agency

After the Los Angeles Lakers finished up their Kobe Bryant farewell tour, their efforts turned directly to rebuilding the franchise. They brought in Golden State Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton to be their new head coach. At the start of free agencythe Lakers made the big move of signing 7’1″ center Timofey Mozgov to a […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors players have been recruiting Durant all season

The Golden State Warriors wasted no time trying to lure Kevin Durant to the Bay area. If Durant were to choose to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and join the two time Western Conference reigning champions, it would be a credit in part to the recruitment efforts of the Warriors; players. According to The Vertical’s […]

Boston CelticsThe rise and fall of Derrick Rose in Chicago

Derrick Rose was supposed to be the savior that brought the Chicago Bulls back to their glory days and put them back on top of the NBA landscape. However, after eight up and down years in The Windy City, the Bulls elected to go into full rebuild mode and traded Rose to the New York […]

NBAThrowback: Kobe Bryant on the cover of The Fan

Once upon a time, there was a Pennsylvania high school basketball player who could play all five positions, average over 30ppg, 10rbg, and 5apg. He was a star athlete for Lower Merion High School. His name was Kobe Bryant. After his freshman year, his team finished with a 4-20 record. Over the next three years Bryant […]

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