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The offseason moves for the Atlanta Hawks have already started. After it was reported that the organization is “undergoing a period of evaluation and looking at how basketball operations works best,” Mike Budenholzer will be vacating his position as president of basketball operations, while Wes Wilcox will be reassigned to another high-ranking front office role, according […]

Boston Celtics fans may want to get used to seeing the All-Star point guardIsaiah Thomas a little gummy for a while. After losing a front tooth in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Washington Wizards, Thomas had to go through extensive dental work. However, the improved condition of his mouth did not […]

It may still be early days in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ offseason, but they are already planning ahead and have turn their attention to re-signing two of their key players. After a promising season, where they made the playoffs and even won two games against the third-seeded Toronto Raptors in the first round, the team’s general manager, […]

With his offseason coming earlier than he wanted, Damian Lillard now has more time to relax himself. He recently took to his Twitter account and held a Q&A with his fans to answer some questions they have for him. From his inspiration to make his own rap album, his favorite boxers, to his thoughts on […]

Despite playing with a heavy heart following the death of her sister, Chynna, Isaiah Thomas did not miss any game for the Boston Celtics in this year’s playoffs thus far. He even had a career night in Game 2 of their second round series against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, scoring 53 points and leading his […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden recently took the time to star in the first-ever digital campaign of an upcoming athlete-run series for BodyArmor Sports Drink. This comes just one week after the first-ever TV campaign was launched, where Harden appeared alongside 8 other athletes with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant narrating. The 47-second clip gives a look at […]

Game 3 of the second round playoff series between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics was a hotly-contested one. Both teams were very physical and emotions ran high throughout. With 9:12 left in the second quarter, tensions mounted when Kelly Oubre Jr retaliated with a strong shove on Kelly Olynyk following a hard screen set on him. […]

Golden State Warriors acting head coach Mike Brown has joined the discussion about the release of Lonzo Ball‘s first signature shoe with his family’s Big Baller Brand. The former Coach of the Year winner was asked during his press conference if he would ever consider buying his kids a $500 shoe from an unproven NBA player […]

The Washington Wizards may currently be down 2-1 against the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup, but there’s still some positive takeaways for them, including the start they had to Game 3. After leading the C’s by 14 after the first quarter of Game 1, and by 13 in at the same mark […]

Lonzo Ball was the subject of a lot of criticism on Twitter Thursday, after he revealed that his first signature shoe under Big Baller Brand has a $495 retail price. The twitterverse had a field day and did not hold back in letting the former UCLA guard know their thoughts about his sneakers and the […]

Despite facing a wave of uncertainty with the L.A. Clippers heading into the summer, Doc Rivers is still looking forward to the challenge. The veteran head coach talked about the impending free agency of his three starters and admitted, per an article by the Associated Press via SportsNet, that he doesn’t know what their decision will be. […]

With the New York Knicks not making it to the playoffs, it allows their top brass, as well as Carmelo Anthony, to have more time to focus on the big decisions they’ll have to make this summer. The 32-year-old Syracuse product has long been the subject of trade rumors but he holds a no-trade clause in […]

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to make some moves this summer to improve their team, however, there are speculations that are emerging that it may not be limited to player changes alone. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, the Hawks’ top brass are apparently discussing with head coach and president of basketball operations Mike Budenholzer […]

In the first two games of their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, DeMar Derozan has seen first hand how good LeBron James is, especially in this year’s playoffs. The King has torched the Toronto Raptors with averages of 37.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. More importantly, they now […]

Floyd Mayweather has never been shy to show off his money and expensive purchases over the years. Just recently, to nobody’s surprise, he did just the same while sitting inside his private jet. After he apparently won a bet in Game 2 of the series between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards, the retired boxing legend took […]

With 2:49 left in the third quarter of Game 2 of the series between the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets on Wednesday, James Harden once again found a way to draw a foul while attempting a three-point shot. However, the replay showed that he was the one who initiated the contact on Patty Mills, […]

Last playing in the NBA in the 2015-2016 season, Caron Butler has made it clear that he’s not retired yet, and would still consider making a comeback to the league. The 14-year veteran recently had a Q&A with Adam Caparell of Complex Sports, where he shared what’s keeping him busy these days and also gave his […]

With the Chicago Bulls already eliminated from the playoffs, the trade rumors involving Jimmy Butler are once again swirling. Although he wasn’t moved before the trade deadline last February, there is now growing belief that the team may ultimately decide to deal him this summer, should the right offer come along. The 27-year-old Marquette product […]

Since his arrival in Boston, Al Horford has given the Celtics a strong presence inside the paint to go along with decent rebounding, which they badly needed. However, he has still been receiving a lot of criticisms despite his consistent play throughout the season. The team’s General Manager and President of Basketball Operations, Danny Ainge, says […]

Throughout the season, Avery Bradley has continued to turn a lot of heads with his stellar play, especially on the defensive end. He has drawn plenty of praise for it, further establishing himself as a one of the elite defenders in the league. But for Isaiah Thomas, he is more than just among the best ball hawkers. Despite […]

Brandon Jennings caused quite a stir recently when he took a shot at Paul Pierce on his Twitter account, despite receiving a lot congratulatory messages after playing his last game. The Washington Wizards backup point guard claimed that the 19-year league veteran does not deserve a “farewell tour” as he only won one ring in […]

Despite getting swept in the first round of the playoffs, Damian Lillard received some good news as he is named the winner of one of the highest honors from the Professional Basketball Writers Association. The PBWA recently announced that the Portland Trail Blazers star guard will be the recipient of this year’s Magic Johnson Award. It is given to […]

Boston Celtics All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas once again proved that he is the king of the fourth quarter. After scoring 29 points in the period and overtime, the 5-foot-9 guard finished the game with a career-high 53 points on the night. His stellar performance also allowed him to be part of his team’s record books, […]

Following the diminished role he played in the playoffs, it’s no secret that Dwight Howard was unhappy with the lack of playing time he received. However, it appears that Mike Budenholzer is not the only team executive that doesn’t think highly of the former three-time Defensive Player of the Year anymore. A recent poll was […]

The Golden State Warriors are still undefeated in this year’s playoffs, and will take on the Utah Jazz in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series freshly coming off more than a week’s rest. They are also heavily favored to win the matchup, as the Dubs’ lineup is now close to full strength. With […]

In his first three years in the NBA, Jordan Clarkson has improved in each season, producing better numbers year after year. He has now established himself as a capable scorer after showing that he is versatile enough to play both guard positions for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he understands that he needs to gain […]

There is no doubt Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best players to ever play the game. Even in the twilight of his career now, his greatness is appreciated by fans from around the world. It’s also the same case for his young teammates, who feel honored to be playing with him. Some of his […]

Lamar Odom will no longer be a resident of Miami soon. It has been reported that the former Sixth Man of the Year and two-time NBA champion has listed his Pinecrest mansion for sale and has placed a $5.2 million price tag on it, according to Corinne Heller and Alli Rosenbloom of E! News Online. […]

Now part of the BIG3 League, Stephen Jackson has the utmost confidence that some his fellow players who will see action in it can still compete with the players in the NBA today. During its inaugural draft held on Sunday at The Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort Casino in Las Vegas, the 39-year-old even made […]

Larry Bird surprised many when he decided to step down from his position as president of basketball operations of the Indiana Pacers. He has now handed over the reigns to Kevin Pritchard, who perviously served as the team’s general manager. During his press conference, the former three-time MVP was asked how he thinks his decision […]

Larry Bird may have already stepped down as President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers, but he is not leaving the organization completely. The 60-year-old NBA great confirmed during his press conference that he will still be part of the team and will now focus on scouting for new talent. He also added that he […]

After guiding his team against the L.A. Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, Quin Snyder saw first hand how good of a player Chris Paul is and now has newfound respect for him. The Utah Jazz head coach raved about Paul’s ability to make adjustments in-game just like how a coach does, via Aaron […]

The Utah Jazz already have a tall order ahead of them as they try to win against the top seeded Golden State Warriors in their Western Conference Semifinals matchup. If only having one day to prepare for Game 1 wasn’t enough, the Salt Lake City team received more bad news ahead of the first game of the […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs turned out to be a one-sided affair. The visiting team led by as many as 39 points, and sent a strong message to their state rivals with a convincing victory. Behind the stellar performances of James Harden, Trevor Ariza, and Clint […]

After hurting his ankle in Game 1 of their second round series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris says Al Horford may have undercut him on purpose to try and injure him. The 27-year-old Kansas product made the bold claim via A. Sherrod Blakely of CSNNE. Morris then gave an update on his […]

Iman Shumpert played a solid game during the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ Game 1 win against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Despite only finishing with five points, four rebounds, and three assists, he gave his team a lot of energy off the bench and played tenacious defense throughout the game. The 26-year-old Georgia Tech product even threw […]

After Golden State Warriors forward Matt Barnes revealed that his team was cheering for the L.A. Clippers to beat the Utah Jazz because there’s “no nightlife” in Salt Lake City, Joe Ingles has now responded to his comments and wanted to make sure he’ll be a good host to them. The 29-year-old Australian made a […]

The Golden State Warriors may have breezed past the Portland Trail Blazers in their first round playoff series, but they are playing with a heavy heart, knowing that their head coach is not with them and still continuing to recover from his illness. Their starting power forward, Draymond Green, recently admitted, via Monte Poole of […]

Despite only being very fresh in his role, new Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard has already been asked about his plans on retaining the services of their franchise player, Paul George. It’s been no secret that the four-time All-Star forward is slated to become a free agent after next season, and may leave […]