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Although Markelle Fultz is the consensus top pick of this year’s draft, the Los Angeles Lakers are still scheduled to meet with him despite owning the second overall selection. It’s unclear if he’ll have a workout with them, but meeting with their coaching staff and top brass also goes to show that they are prepared […]

With the Golden State Warriors back at home for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, their fans consider this their best chance of wrapping up the series and winning their second championship in three years. Oracle Arena is once again sold out as the Oakland faithful will do their best to rally their team, and […]

Much of the attention on this year’s free agency will be give to the big names like Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin, and Gordon Hayward. But, there will also be a handful of lesser-known players who could turn out to be key signings for some teams. Denver Nuggets shooting guard Will Barton is one […]

The Boston Celtics positioned themselves quite nicely in the last couple of drafts. Last year, they were able to select Jaylen Brown early in the first round, and after winning the lottery earlier this month, they are believed to be just 10 days from adding adding consensus top pick Markelle Fultz to the fold. The […]

Even after being eliminated in the Western Conference Finals last season, many still expected Kevin Durant to be among the millions of fans, and fellow players as well, to still watch the NBA Finals and see for themselves who will take home the championship. However, the now-Golden State Warriors forward revealed, via ASAP Sports, that […]

Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair has been arrested on Sunday in Brooklyn on weapons and marijuana-related charges. Police apparently found firearms inside his vehicle which led to them arresting him and his friend, who was accompanying him. According to the Associated Press, multiple guns and drugs were found in the car he was driving after […]

Whenever NBA stars participate in exhibition games, it gives them an opportunity to be more fancy and also showcase their ability to play different positions. Such was the case when Karl-AnthonyTowns participated in one during a 3×3 event in Odense, Denmark. The Minnesota Timberwolves center showed off his sick handles and passing skills against some […]

One of the biggest names in free agency this summer is Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward. As early as now, a numbers of teams are already emerging as his potential suitors, led by the Boston Celtics. The speculations grew even more when his wife posted a picture of herself carrying their daughter. What was initially an innocent photo […]

With a multitude of picks in this year’s draft, the Philadelphia 76ers are in a good position to add more young and talented players to their lineup. However, what they are more interested with is the third overall selection that they own, and are apparently looking to trade or sell some of the second rounders […]

Former NBA player Darius Miles is already bankrupt and is finding ways on how to stay afloat and earn some money. He recently made a sale of some of the NBA memorabilia he owned in order to get some cash in return. The good news for him is that they were sold quickly. The rare items […]

With Michael Jordan widely considered as the greatest basketball player of all-time, his iconic shoes and other merchandise are being sold at a very high price. Recently, his game worn 1984 Olympic sneakers was sold in an auction for a record amount. The pair of Converse mid-tops, which His Airness wore in the gold medal game, and […]

Draymond Green was once again at the center of a lot of talk following the strong comments he made against the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ fans recently. It can be recalled that the Golden State Warriors All-Star forward took a shot at their intelligence for how they treated him in Game 4 on Friday night. When asked recently if […]

Game 4 of the NBA Finals turned out to be a forgettable one for the Golden State Warriors as they saw their 15-game postseason winning streak halted and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided getting swept. The home team had a game for the ages as they led from start to finish and even set a number […]

After their season ended earlier than they wanted, the Chicago Bulls gained a head start in planning ahead and thinking of ways on how to improve in the future. One of the steps they are doing is having regular talks with the players and letting them know of their plans moving forward. They had one recently with Dwyane Wade, […]

Since their epic collapse in last year’s Finals, the Golden State Warriors have been the subject of a lot of trolling and ridicule on social media. Now leading 3-1 in the series once again, fans can’t help but remind them of what happened a year ago. Draymond Green even spoke recently, via Marc J. Spears of […]

Following the announcement of Kevin Durant last year that he has decided to bring his talents to Oakland and play for the Golden State Warriors, many thought of them as the newest “super team” and quickly became the odds-on favorites to win the title this season. However, many were not too happy about it as […]

The Golden  State Warriors‘ addition of Kevin Durant is obviously a major reason for their success this year, but Stephen Curry continues to be the team’s leader and he has stepped up big time in the ongoing NBA Finals. A recent statistic proves this point even more as it shows how high the Warriors’ offensive rating is […]

As NBA video games are continuing to be developed further, it can be expected that there will be some occasional glitches that need to be fixed. That said, the creators of EA Sports NBA Live recently took to their official Twitter account to let the game owners know that they are aware of an issue […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers owning the third overall pick in this year’s draft, they have a chance to add another young and talented player to their roster. While many believe that De’Aaron Fox and Dennis Smith Jr. are the ones on their radar, especially with their need for a point guard, one league scout thinks […]

As the start of this year’s free agency nears, teams are already preparing for it and have their eyes set on some players they want to add to their fold. One of them is the Denver Nuggets, who despite missing out on the playoffs still had a lot of positive takeaways from the campaign, especially the […]

Each offseason, much of the headlines are about the free agency of players, as well as roster changes made by NBA teams. This summer is no different, as some big names are up for grabs and will test the market. However, which company players will sign shoe deals with is also something worth keeping an eye […]

With Scottie Pippen and his wife, Larsa, going through a divorce, much of the discussion on their court appearances is expected to be about the split of their estimated $120 million fortune. Now that the the process is ongoing, it has been reported that the Chicago Bulls great is seeking a “greater share” of it and […]

With the first annual NBA Awards show only a few weeks from now, Turner Sports has announced one of the winners for the awards to be given on the night. After showing a lot of courage following the loss of his wife due to a car accident back in December, TNT has decided to give […]

Being a father of an NBA player, Mychal Thompson understands his role in the life and career of his son, Klay Thompson. Despite having the role of color commentator for the Los Angeles Lakers, and having the opportunity to speak regularly about the game, the older Thompson refrains from commenting a lot about the Golden […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may still be uncertain on who they will select with the second overall pick, but news has now surfaced that they are intrigued with one prospect who they can choose late in the first round. With the team also owning the 28th pick in the draft, the Lakers are reportedly interested […]

With all the high praises the Golden State Warriors have been receiving for their dominant run in this postseason, much of the credit is given to their high-octane offense and ability to quickly score in bunches. Their scoring ability has been tremendous that it has overshadowed their deficiencies on the defensive end, as they are still […]

Coming off an impressive showing at the Draft Combine, potential first-round pick Jonathan Jeanne had a lot to be excited about as he saw a big chance of seeing his dream of playing in the NBA happening soon. At 7-foot-2, he has the skills to become an effective big man in the league with his ability to […]

It’s no secret that Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are good friends off the court and have even spent a number of vacations with their families together. Their children are also familiar with each other and have grown to be friends like their fathers as well. The two NBA stars’ sons, 10-year-old Zion Wade and […]

With the Golden State Warriors already at the brink of winning their second championship in three years, it is exciting times for the team, their fans and the whole of the Bay Area. Many are already looking forward to them winning on Friday and sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers, as they also have the chance to […]

Last year’s epic collapse by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals left a bad taste in the mouth to all of their players. They couldn’t wait for this season to start as they wanted to avenge their embarrassing loss, and also prove that the 3-1 lead they blew will not happen again. Draymond […]

Matt Barnes will not be pleased about this. Earlier this week, Derek Fisher and his girlfriend, Gloria Govan, were involved in a car accident on the 101 freeway in Los Angeles, California. The Highway Patrol then arrested him on suspicion of DUI, after they were both pulled out from the totaled vehicle and brought to safety. […]

With the Golden State Warriors now leading the Cleveland Cavaliers 3-0 in the NBA Finals they have showcased their true potential and have dominated in the postseason. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant have also proven that three scorers as good as them can co-exist playing alongside one another, without sacrificing much from their natural games. […]

Paul Pierce caused quite a stir when he said that Kevin Durant may be the best basketball player in the world earlier following the Golden State Warriors‘ win in Game 2 of the Finals a few days ago. While many believe LeBron James owns that title, the recently retired forward claimed that it’s Durant’s and even […]

Shaquille O’Neal is back at it again taking subtle shots at Charles Barkley. Before the start of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, The Big Aristotle came in to the set wearing one of his championship rings, and bragged about it in front of Sir Charles. Barkley […]

With only 12.9 seconds remaining in Game 3 of the Finals on Wednesday, Andre Iguodala made one of the biggest plays on the night to help the Golden State Warriors secure a 3-0 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coming off a timeout and with a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer, Kevin Love […]

Kevin Durant may have scored 31 points, including a clutch three-pointer in the late stages of Game 3, but he also made history tonight after yet another stellar performance. The former MVP and four-time scoring champion now joins elite company alogside Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal as the only players in NBA history to score at […]

David West is known to be a tough player who often operates near the basket. While he may no longer be the same player that he was a few years ago, he still continues to play well, providing the Golden State Warriors with quality minutes off the bench. The 36-year-old Xavier product got his chance to […]

Posting a tweet may only take a few seconds, but doing it late at night, especially with a game the next day, has now been linked to less effective performances for NBA players. It may sound like an absurd correlation, but that’s the result of findings recently made by Stony Brook University in New York. […]

Despite still being under contract with the Chicago Bulls, Fred Hoiberg is reportedly being eyed to replace Thad Matta as the next head coach at Ohio State. After only announcing Matta’s resignation last Monday, the Buckeyes are wasting no time in looking his successor and are going to the NBA route to try and bring […]