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During last summer’s free agency, Kent Bazemore became one of the most sought-after players outside of the marquee free agents. His ability to play the two and three position combined with his effective outside shooting and decent defensive skills made him a highly-coveted free agent. The 27-year-old received offers from multiple teams but strongly considered […]

After undergoing arthroscopic surgery last March to repair a meniscus tear in his knee, Memphis Grizzlies‘ forward Chandler Parsons is finally ready to make his debut for his new team and will play earlier than scheduled. It was expected that he’ll play his first game of the season on Tuesday but has now been bumped […]

Before being named the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Walton served as the Golden State Warriors assistant and helped the team to a record 73-9 last season and win the championship in 2015. During his stint in Oakland, he had good relationships with almost all the players and gained their respect. Last […]

Andre Drummond is not just the center of the Detroit Pistons anymore. He now has an additional role that is as important. The 7-foot big man was named as an ambassador for the Special Olympics, and Drummond discussed how he felt after finding out about his new designation and shared his experiences with the interactions he’s […]

During his prime, Kobe Bryant was one of the most difficult players to defend. He had a variety of ways to score on a defender and his ability to create his own shot made him a very difficult matchup. But in Game 2 of the 2000 finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers, Jalen Rose figured out a […]

Steven Adams may have only played three seasons in the NBA prior to this year, but he has already made a reputation for himself for being a tough, hard-nosed defender and an enforcer for the Oklahoma City Thunder. And during their game on Wednesday night versus the L.A. Clippers, the 23-year-old New Zealander showed why […]

Tom Thibodeau is widely considered one of the best coaches in the NBA especially because of his knowledge on the defensive aspects of the game. During his days with the Chicago Bulls, the 58-year-old bench tactician gave a young team an identity which helped them reach the playoffs in each year he was at the […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis may be one of the toughest players to guard in the NBA today. His rare combination of height and extended shooting range makes him a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches. But during the team’s back-to-back set last Tuesday and Wednesday, things did not go particularly well for the 7-foot-3 […]

Former New York Knicks draft pick Michael Wright was found dead at the back of his car last year, November 10th. His body was found covered with garbage bags and with a head wound which is believed to be the cause of his death. He was 35-years-old. In a complaint made public on Thursday, authorities […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is one of the best young stars in the NBA today. The past three seasons have been very successful for him as he was named an All-Star in each of the past three years and has led his team to the playoffs for two consecutive seasons. But despite his […]

When the New York Knicks played in Detroit on Tuesday night, many thought of it as just one regular season game, but not for Pistons‘ head coach Stan Van Gundy. On the other side of court was his former player, Brandon Jennings, who he gave credit for saving their team’s 2014-2015 season. That year was […]

Now that he has finally played for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, Joel Embiid got the chance to showcase his talents and prove to everyone that he is worth the wait. The 7-foot center was forced to miss the past two years after a pair of foot injuries. Completely healthy now, he has impressed a […]

Social media is a very unforgiving platform. All posts are kept and can be dug up even after years have gone by. Jerami Grant learned about that the hard way recently. After getting traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Ersan Ilyasova on Tuesday, fans quickly brought up a tweet he made back in 2011 calling […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors game on Thursday night was one of the most-anticipated matchups this season. The Dubs won and blew out OKC by 26 points, 122-96. Although the match did not live up to the hype being a one-sided affair, emotions clearly ran high throughout the game as players were […]

After the dust has settled, the Golden State Warriors came out with an easy win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night in the first matchup between former teammates Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. With the Thunder leading by one point after the first 12 minutes of action, the Warriors outscored them 37-11 in […]

After eight years at the helm, Jerry Colangelo has announced on Thursday that he will be stepping down as chairman of Team USA Basketball. Jerry Colangelo stepping down as USA Basketball Chairman, USA Basketball says. He'll continue to work in a role with men's national team. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 3, 2016 During his […]

The Golden State Warriors were known to be the crowd-favorites the past two seasons mainly because of how fun they are to watch and just allowing their game to speak for themselves. But things have changed since adding former MVP and four-time scoring champion Kevin Durant to their fold last summer as they are now viewed by […]

He may have signed a max contract last summer with the Miami Heat, but that does not reflect how difficult it was for Hassan Whiteside to reach this point of his career. After being drafted 33rd overall in the 2010 draft, the 7-foot-center bounced between the Sacramento Kings and their D-League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns. Whiteside failed […]

Russell Westbrook arrived at Oracle Arena on Thursday for his team’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors wearing a very interesting outfit. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard was dressed as an”Official Photographer,” which many believed was a shot at his former teammate, Kevin Durant. https://vine.co/v/5D6LMx01JDV It can be recalled that during the Super Bowl […]

The Washington Wizards have started this season with three straight losses and are one of only four teams left without a win. Even with the hole they have dug themselves in at this point of the season, their starting shooting guard, Bradley Beal, knows that the Wizards are better than what their record shows. He also […]

During the summer, the Los Angeles Lakers extended a qualifying offer to guard/forward Kent Bazemore to once again play for them after appearing in 28 games for the franchise back in the 2013-2014 season. Bazemore declined the offer and ultimately chose to stay with the Atlanta Hawks where he has spent the past two seasons and […]

A few days before the start of the season, the NBA.com general manager poll results were released. One of the questions was about who they think the best center in the league is, and surprisingly, none of them said it was Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside. The 7-foot-center was not able to play to his […]

After his hot start to the season, with averages of 28.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 4.0 steals per game, San Antonio Spurs‘ superstar forward Kawhi Leonard has been very impressive and made a lot more fans recently. One of them is his new teammate, Pau Gasol. Gasol brought his talents to the Alamo this summer […]

One thing about NBA players is they know how to appreciate fellow athletes from different sports. During the recently concluded MLB World Series, a lot of them were following the results of the games. The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 on Wednesday night to win their first championship in 108 years. It was […]

On Thursday night, one of the most anticipated games of the season will take place as the Oklahoma City Thunder travel to Oakland to face off against the Golden State Warriors for the first time since Kevin Durant decided to switch teams in July. The game will also mark the first time in their professional careers that […]

Russell Westbrook is known for his vicious and powerful dunks during games. And in the third quarter of the game between his Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers on Wednesday, he added another one to his highlight reel. Westbrook took full  advantage of a screen set by his teammate Steven Adams which made him lose his defender. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns faced-off on Wednesday night and the game went into overtime. With 6.4 seconds remaining, the Suns inbounded the ball to Eric Bledsoe who had Damian Lillard defending him. He dribbled for a few seconds before stepping back and shot a three-pointer which went in as the game clock expired. […]

Brook Lopez is known to be a good low post scorer and efficient on shots near the basket. But on Wednesday night’s game between his Brooklyn Nets and the Detroit Pistons, the 28-year-old center showed his extended range and a new weapon to his offensive arsenal. Lopez shot 4-of-8 from beyond the three-point line, tying his […]

Already scheduled to miss the services of Al Horford for the next two games, another player of the Boston Celtics has gone down due to injury. During the first half of their game Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls, forward Jae Crowder landed on the foot of Rajon Rondo and sprained his ankle. He was forced […]

Brooklyn Nets‘ point guard Jeremy Lin was forced to leave in the first half of their game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday due to a left hamstring strain and did not return. #Nets injury update: Jeremy Lin will not return to tonight's game due to a strained left hamstring. — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 3, […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons will have a new documentary that will air on Friday at 9 p.m. on Showtime. The feature is titled “One and Done” which is what players like him, who spent only one year in college before joining the NBA draft, have done in the past in order to comply with […]

Almost six months after his last NBA game and finishing his stellar 20-year career, Kobe Bryant is now busy trying to venture in a new business and spending time with his family. He was recently seen in an event for the launch of his latest signature shoe and answered the question if whether or not he misses […]

Unlike in years past, the MVP winner for this season will be announced through the NBA Awards Show in New York City on June 26, 2017. As part of the broadcast deal with TNT, the league will acknowledge the winners through a program instead of awarding the individuals before the start of a game, usually […]

The Houston Rockets may have lost their game on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 128-120. but their superstar guard James Harden won a franchise record in their losing effort. The Beard finished the game with 41 points on 13-of-20 shooting including 5-of-9 from three-point distance, seven rebounds and 15 assists. With that stat line, […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford has been placed on the NBA’s concussion protocol after getting hit in the head during the team’s practice on Monday. He will miss the Celtics’ next two games against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. The Celtics just announced that Al Horford has been placed […]

Anthony Davis has started this season on fire. In four games so far for the New Orleans Pelicans, the 23 year old has been averaging 37.0 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. But despite his incredible numbers, the team has yet to win a game and currently sits at 0-4, including three losses […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov suffered multiple injuries after getting hit twice in the face during their game against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. He received four stitches to close a gash on his lip and his left eye was nearly shut due to swelling. The 7-foot-1 Russian is waiting results on a CT […]

Kobe Bryant retired after last season and the NBA seems to be a little different now without him. He has only made a few public appearances since and the last time was during the WNBA Finals when he watched together with his family. But recently, a hilarious video of him surfaced where he was trolled […]

After his much-talked about move to the Golden State Warriors back in July, it has already been a question in a lot of people’s minds if Kevin Durant still has the same relationship as what he had in the past with Russell Westbrook. Many believe it to be non-existent anymore especially when Westbrook was claiming that […]