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Kevin Durant’s decision last year to take his act to the Golden State Warriors drew a lot of negative attention, as well as questions on why he chose to join the team that eliminated his former in the Western Conference Finals. Now, the 2017 NBA Finals MVP has answered them all as he released his latest movie on his […]

Following Gordon Hayward’s announcement that he will be moving to the Boston Celtics next season, the Salt Lake Cty faithful were understandably disappointed in him for leaving the Utah Jazz. He has received a lot of negative reactions from the team’s fans and even a subtle shot on social media from his former teammate, Rudy Gobert. […]

Since being traded by the L.A. Clippers to the Houston Rockets, not a lot has been heard from Chris Paul. His reaction to being dealt and playing for a new team next season is not yet known, but he recently broke his silence and opened up about it. The 32-year-old Wake Forest product discussed why […]

Having been teammates for the past nine years with the Memphis Grizzlies, Mike Conley and Marc Gasol have a very good relationship and treat each other like brothers. Their chemistry on the court is very evident as they have executed countless good plays and led their team consistently in the playoffs in the past years. […]

The New York Knicks may have already found their replacement for Phil Jackson. After weeks of searching for the next person to run their daily operations, the team did not need to look far as it has been reported by Marc Berman of the New York Post that owner James Dolan is apparently tabbing their current […]

A year after he left the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant saw a new star join his former team after they traded for the services of Paul George. That said, the 27-year-old Fresno State product couldn’t help but reach out to Durant and ask about his experience in the city and with the team. While many think […]

With all the uncertainties regarding Derrick Rose’s future, the New York Knicks are planning ahead in their quest to have a veteran point guard in their lineup. Despite selecting Frank Ntilikina during last month’s draft, their coaching staff still wants to have a proven floor general to bring more depth and provide valuable wisdom to their young […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has a lot of reason to enjoy this summer. His team was able to add the consensus top pick of the draft, Markelle Fultz, to their fold and also brought in veterans J.J. Redick and Amir Johnson to bolster their lineup. That said, he is making the most of the […]

The relationship between Nerlens Noel and the Philadelphia 76ers did not end as originally planned as they were forced to trade him last season to clear the logjam they had in their front court. The team’s coaching staff was clearly not satisfied with his performances as Noel only got limited minutes despite already being near 100 percent following […]

With a couple of roster spots open and not a lot of cap space to work with, the Detroit Pistons have found a way to bring in one of their players from last season without committing a lot of money. It has been reported by Shams Charania of The Vertical that the team has come to […]

As the trade chatter on Carmelo Anthony’s potential addition to the Houston Rockets intensifies, the team’s veteran center, Nene, added more fuel to the fire with his latest Instagram post. It was a photo of the New York Knicks forward in a Rockets uniform which Nene posted, and deleted, which drew a lot of reactions and […]

For teams that won’t be able to make it to the playoffs, their only consolation is knowing they’ll have a top pick in the draft, which could help them improve their roster to be more competitive in the succeeding season. However, the selections are not solely based on their win-loss records, but also on luck, as the […]

With the Atlanta Hawks now in rebuild mode, young players and future draft picks are at the top of their wishlist as they speed up the process. Still, they are also looking to add some veteran free agents this summer to keep their roster competitive, as they prepare for next season hoping for the best […]

After seeing Jimmy Butler get traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, former Indiana Pacers point guard Jeff Teague already knew where he wanted to play next. Facing a lot of uncertainty on his future, the 29-year-old Wake Forest product immediately talked to his agent, R.J. Hensley, and told him that if he’ll be moved to another team, he prefers […]

With the re-signing of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston this summer, the Golden State Warriors have been successful in retaining their championship core. The acquisition of free agents Nick Young and Omri Casspi further strengthens their bench lineup, but it does come with a very hefty price tag. Dubs general manager Bob […]

This coming season is Jeff Teague‘s first with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but don’t be surprised if he’s already adjusted to the team’s style of play. While most players who get traded need time to familiarize themselves with their new coach and teammates, the former All-Star point guard feels like he already knew the Wolves prior to […]

Despite having no picks in last month’s draft, the Brooklyn Nets managed to add some key pieces to their roster via trades. Following the arrival of D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov, the team was able to bring in former Toronto Raptors swingman DeMarre Carroll to further improve their lineup. Jeremy Lin recently spoke about his […]

The triangle offense that made Phil Jackson one of most successful coaches in NBA history is not seen in the league often these days, and it has been scrutinized quite often lately. Players have spoken publicly about their displeasure with it, arguing that it hinders them from playing their natural games, affecting their effectiveness on […]

Since the announcement from Gordon Hayward that he will sign with the Boston Celtics, the team was quick to make some moves in order to create enough cap room space for the former Utah Jazz forward. One of the players it had to sacrifice was Avery Bradley, who it ultimately traded for Marcus Morris. The 26-year-old Texas product may now […]

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their rebuild towards becoming a perennial title contender once again, team owner Mark Cuban couldn’t help but feel that they are in the wrong conference, making the process longer for them. He was asked by ESPN during Sunday’s Summer League game what his plans are for the franchise in the coming years. […]

Joel Embiid is no stranger to garnering much attention due to his social media activities. From hilarious tweets to videos showing his unique ways, Embiid had always involved his fans in his personal life. He recently caught the attention of many when he posted an NSFW message on his Instagram account directed at LaVar Ball, which the league […]

Despite winning a championship in his first season in the NBA, and being a consistent part of his team’s rotation, Patrick McCaw still feels that he has a lot to prove, starting in the ongoing Summer League for the Golden State Warriors. The 21-year-old UNLV product recently admitted, via Conor Letourneau of the San Francisco […]

The L.A. Clippers surprised a lot of people this summer when they agreed to trade Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. They received four proven rotation players in exchange for his services, and were also able to add Danilo Gallinari to their fold, following the blockbuster deal. That said, Doc Rivers feels his team even […]

The Toronto Raptors recently pulled off a trade that sent Demarre Carroll to the Brooklyn Nets, to the surprise of a lot of their fans. What left them in further disbelief was only getting Justin Hamilton in exchange for their starting small forward. However, the move was more of a financially-motivated decision for Toronto. In order […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown has been very impressive so far in this year’s Summer League. Having strong games has been the norm for the 20-year-old, and he had another one on Sunday when his team faced the Portland Trail Blazers in Las Vegas. The California product finished the game with 13 points and eight […]

After allowing Kelly Olynyk, Amir Johnson, and Tyler Zeller to walk away from the team in order to clear cap space, the Boston Celtics have now added depth to their center rotation after they recently came to terms with veteran big man Aron Baynes. The deal is set at $4.3 million, which will give the C’s […]

With free agency now in full swing, the Miami Heat have been busy trying to work out deals with some players they want to bring in to their fold. However, they still have their eyes set on their own free agents, including their team captain and 14-year veteran. The team made it clear to Udonis […]

In this year’s free agency, Otto Porter Jr. has emerged as one of the most coveted names. He drew serious attention from a number of teams, but will ultimately remain with the Washington Wizards, after they matched the four year, $106 million offer sheet given to him by the Brooklyn Nets. However, not everyone thinks […]

Chris Bosh was part of a lot of headlines recently as the Miami Heat officially waived him from their roster and also announced that they will retire his jersey number. Following two blood clot scares, the 33-year-old was not cleared by doctors to play competitive basketball, and that he will have to continue taking blood […]

Almost a month after winning their second championship in three years, Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry are still understandably on a high for achieving the feat. They also wanted to rub it in to some Cleveland Cavaliers players, including Richard Jefferson, who they bumped into during Kent Bazemore’s wedding in the U.K. While taking videos of […]

With the free agent market slowly drying up, some notable players are still unsigned and uncertain of where they will play next season. Pau Gasol has been one of those forgotten ones, but remains unsigned by any NBA team. While many believe he will agree on another deal with the San Antonio Spurs, nothing has […]

After failing to play a single game in his first two years in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finally made his debut this past season, and gave the team’s fans a lot of optimism for their future. However, the injuries he suffered and long recovery still haunts him, and is even brought up […]

This year’s free agency has been filled with a lot of surprises, including signings and trades that not a lot of people saw coming. One of them was J.J. Redick agreeing to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for $23 million. Outside of the lucrative pay he will receive, the former Duke Blue Devil recently […]

Since Gordon Hayward announced his decision that he will play for the Boston Celtics, the team has been finding ways to clear cap room for his signing. The Utah Jazz were reportedly open to making a sign-and-trade for his services in order to help the move push through, and also get some players or assets […]

When Gordon Hayward’s piece was published on The Players’ Tribune, Utah Jazz fans were understandably upset, especially after finding out that their franchise player has decided to leave their team to play for the Boston Celtics instead. Many took to their social media accounts to voice out their opinion about his choice to bolt out of Salt […]

Following his successful first season with the Golden State Warriors and winning the first title in his NBA career, Kevin Durant has agreed this summer to another two-year deal with the team, this time taking less money to help keep its core intact. However, that’s not the only thing keeping the Finals MVP busy these […]

After Otto Porter Jr. signed the offer sheet extended to him by the Brooklyn Nets, it has now been forwarded to the Washington Wizards, for them to decide if they will match it or not, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Despite news that came out that the Wizards will most likely not allow him to […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. may be on his way to playing for his former team, the New York Knicks, especially after signing a four-year, $71 million offer sheet Thursday. Being a restricted free agent though, the Atlanta Hawks have the ability to match anything offered to him. However, Hardaway might need to start packing his bags now […]

The Dallas Mavericks may not be planning to sign Derrick Rose after all. Following the news that linked the team to the former MVP, Eddie Sefko of Sports Day now reports that the Mavs are not pursuing Rose, despite their success in the past of adding previously-injured players. He cited the youth movement they want […]