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After signing with the Atlanta Hawks this summer to play the backup point guard role for the team, 11-year veteran Jarrett Jack will not be ready for the start of the upcoming season. The development was confirmed by head coach Mike Budenholzer on Tuesday. Bud confirms Jarrett Jack won't be ready for start of regular […]

The Sacramento Kings will be playing in a new arena this coming season, and it won’t be any ordinary building. After formally opening last September 30, the $556.6 million Golden 1 Center is one of the most technologically-advanced and environment friendly sports facilities in the world. Kings’ majority owner Vivek Ranadive is excited to open its doors to […]

With the game tied at 98-all, and only 2.4 seconds remain, Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant made a dangerous inbounds pass from their backcourt that was stolen by Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum. The Frenchman ran to their basket and shot a wide-open runner from the free-throw line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kigux4ws9zM It can be argued that Batum could have […]

Widely considered as one of the best in NBA history, the 1996 rookie class saw their last representative in the NBA, hang-up his sneakers for good after last season. Kobe Bryant, who played for 20 stellar seasons and won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, became the last man standing from his star-studded batch which is […]

The Atlanta Hawks confirmed on Monday afternoon that their All-Star forward, Paul Millsap, was involved in a vehicular accident when his car struck a motorcycle. Millsap was not harmed in the accident but the motorcycle driver was rushed to the hospital and is in serious condition. Per Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Louisiana Tech […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is widely considered as one of the rising stars of the league today. After his stellar play last season where he averaged an impressive 14.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, and a league-leading 3.7 blocks in only 29.1 minutes per game, the 27-year-old looks to build on the momentum he created last […]

After an impressive rookie season, the Indiana Pacers have exercised their option on their promising center Myles Turner. The move guarantees his contract for the 2017-2018 season. It was an expected decision and easy one to make as the 20-year-old became one of the better rookies last year under then-head coach Frank Vogel. The former Texas Longhorn averaged 10.3 […]

Similar to what some teams did in the past couple of weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers will also hold their own open practice for their fans. The event is scheduled on October 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Liacouras Center at Temple University and is free of charge. This will give the fans a chance to […]

The Dallas Mavericks have guaranteed the contract of their young forward, Justin Anderson, for the 2018-19 season, per RealGM. The team decided to pick up their team option for the 22-year-old which will see his salary take a slight increase from $1.6 million this coming season to $2.52 million on the next one. Anderson was selected by […]

Before he was drafted in the NBA, Thon Maker already created a lot of chatter because of two things: how old he really is and his incredible athleticism. During the Milwaukee Bucks‘ preseason game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, the 7-foot-1 rookie showed everyone how athletic he truly is. After losing his defender […]

He may have won the event 16 years ago, but Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter said it’s still possible for him to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest next year during the All-Star Weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?amp;v=FTwDvU8atEQ The contest in 2000 is considered one of the best in NBA history. A young and much-hyped Carter agreed to compete […]

Outside of posing for pictures on the latest issue of GQ, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook also took time to answer some questions during an interview for the magazine. Although he made it clear last week that he has grown tired of giving his reaction to Kevin Durant‘s move to the Golden State […]

After missing the team’s flight to Kentucky for their preseason game and missing a morning shootaround last week, Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson was reportedly asked by the team officials to explain his side. It now appears that the North Carolina product will remain with the team as he was seen in practice on Monday. Head […]

NBA legend and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley recently guested on The NFL Today on CBS and gave his thoughts on a lot of news surrounding the league. Known for speaking his mind without holding back, the basketball Hall of Fame member sounded off on the Oakland Raider’s planned move to Las Vegas. This comes […]

It may still be a week to go before the start of the new NBA season, but some players already appear to be in mid-season form. One of them is Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas. The 5-foot-9 Celtic started the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday and led his team to victory. He finished […]

With the regular season starting next week, NBA teams and coaches are now in the process of finalizing their lineups and deciding who to cut among the players they have competing for a roster spot. The Golden State Warriors are one of them as they have four players vying for the final spot. But after […]

The Atlanta Hawks‘ Will Bynum is one of five players currently competing for a roster spot on the team. He was signed by the Hawks as a possible back-up point guard to provide steady playmaking while relieving their starter, Dennis Schroder. But on Sunday night, Bynum showed that there is more to his game than just […]

During the first quarter of Sunday’s preseason game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, Victor Oladipo made a move which is now considered a lost art. With time running out in the first period, the newly-acquired OKC guard raced to the basket and sank a finger roll from the free-throw line to beat the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the youngest teams in the NBA. With the likes of Jordan Clarkson, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram and D’Angelo Russell all below 24 years old, there will definitely be no shortage of energy and goofing around from the squad. On Monday, Russell posted a picture of him appearing to […]

The Boston Celtics have a decision to make soon. They currently have 18 players on their preseason roster and have to cut two of them to meet the NBA’s maximum of 16 guaranteed contracts and 15 players on the roster. The three players believed to be in the cut-down conversation are rookie Demetrius Jackson and […]

With a little over a week to go before the start of the NBA regular season, teams, especially their coaches, have the unenviable task of cutting players. The league only allows a maximum of 16 players with guaranteed contracts and 15 on the roster. The Los Angeles Lakers are one of them. Currently with 17 […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar point guard Chris Paul suffered a sprained left thumb during the team’s practice on Saturday. Although he showed up the next day to the practice facility, he was wearing street clothes and had his hand wrapped. The good news for Clippers fans is that he won’t be forced to miss extended time. […]

Before winning their first championship in franchise history back in 1991, the Chicago Bulls suffered a lot of heartache from being ousted by the Detroit Pistons for two consecutive years. And when they finally overcame the Isaiah Thomas-led squad, it marked the start of the Bulls’ reign of six championships in eight years. Many wondered […]

The New York Knicks traded for the draft rights of Spanish center Willy Hernangomez last year with the hopes of developing him into a future star of the league. Even after only joining the team at the start of training camp earlier this month, the 22-year-old Madrid-native has already drawn a lot of praise from […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got a huge scare last Saturday when they saw their team’s starting center, Marc Gasol, leave the game with what appeared to be an ankle injury. The two-time All-Star did not return to the game which got them even more worried. The good news is he’s fine and will not miss an extended period […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor may have had surgery on his right knee last March to repair a small meniscus tear, but all signs are pointing to him being ready to suit up for the team’s season opener on October 26, as confirmed by the team’s head coach, Brett Brown. Brown said he still expects […]

Following a promising rookie season from last year, the Miami Heat have decided to pick up forward Justise Winslow‘s third-year rookie scale option. The move did not surprise many as it was expected that the Heat will guarantee the Duke product’s contract for the 2017-2018 campaign. After losing Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh this summer, Pat […]

From living in a new city, getting used to the long season’s grind, to playing alongside new teammates, being a rookie in the NBA really demands a lot of adjustments from the player. One of the things these first-year pros must go through as well is the rookie initiation courtesy of their team’s veterans. This was the case […]

After their impressive preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green took time to meet one of their team’s fans. Waiting outside their locker room was 11-year-old Gavin, who made the trip to Las Vegas from L.A. despite battling leukemia, just to see his favorite […]

After showing up late to a morning shootaround earlier in the week, Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson reportedly missed the team’s flight to Kentucky for an exhibition game. Now, the 28-year-old would need to explain his side to team officials. ESPN sources say Lawson, who has been playing well in camp, was late for a shootaround, then […]

The University of North Carolina owns one of the most successful college basketball programs in the nation. The Tar Heels have won five NCAA titles and have produced a lot of players who enjoyed stellar careers in the NBA. The most notable names that played for UNC are James Worthy, Bobby Jones, Vince Carter, and the team’s current head […]

The Utah Jazz‘s home court, the Vivint Smart Home Arena, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by making a countdown on Twitter and sharing 25 photos of the most iconic moments that happened inside the building. And as expected, a lot of it were from its home team. From Bob Dylan’s concert to John Stockton setting […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been very impressive so far this preseason. After only playing an average of 12 minutes in his first four games, his playing time saw an uptick when his minutes restriction was raised to 15 against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Head coach Brett Brown‘s decision to give him […]

NBA teams use the preseason games to run some plays they practiced during their training camp and to improve their player’s conditioning. Head coaches usually place minutes restrictions on their starters to control their playing time to avoid injuries and preserve their stamina for the regular season. Simply put, these contests have no bearing that’s […]

He may have been traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the moves done by the Golden State Warriors to free up salary cap space to sign Kevin Durant, but for Andrew Bogut, his present situation is turning out to be better than he expected. Even if he’s still playing out the previous contract […]

The Phoenix Suns‘ Dragan Bender may still be a rookie in the NBA, but he is not new to basketball as he has been playing professionally since 2013. With that being said, it is expected that he knows how to pass the ball. But during his team’s preseason game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, […]

Having played on their own version of it with LeBron James and Chris Bosh during their Miami Heat days, Dwyane Wade believes that “super teams” are great for the NBA. Speaking to reporters after the Chicago Bulls‘ practice on Thursday, Wade gave his thoughts on how the creation of these types of teams is a good thing for […]

DeMarcus Cousins is considered one of the best centers in the NBA today because of his post moves and rebounding prowess. Mastering those skill sets demands tremendous balance and agility. But on Thursday, the Sacramento Kings center shared a hilarious photo of himself tripping on an aircraft ladder while trying to board a plane. https://www.instagram.com/p/BLhDHCphMsk/ […]

Jeremy Lin‘s move to the Brooklyn Nets has led to various responses. Some say it’s a good ploy since he has the chance to run a team with nothing to lose, while others do not think he’s the player who should take on this big role. But the Harvard product has a believer who has […]