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As news broke that DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to join the back-to-back defending champs Golden State Warriors, several NBA players quickly reacted to the big news. Among those included Bobby Portis of the Chicago Bulls who gave us a little lesson from the past. Via his Twitter account, Portis said: But Chris Paul couldn’t come […]

LOOK: DeMarcus Cousins’ agent tweeted out major warning just before joining WarriorsDeMarcus Cousins’ agent recently tweeted out a warning, saying that big news is about to come. Andrew Rogers, Cousins’ agent, tweeted this out just before news came down. Just wait on it… #BoogieBomb #Thisischessnotcheckers — Andrew Rogers (@Andrew_Rogers_) July 3, 2018 The news, as […]

Former fifth overall pick Mario Hezonja has committed to the New York Knicks. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Hezonja chose the Knicks among several teams who tried to recruit him. He was reportedly attracted to the recent coaching change in the Knicks organization: The Knicks and Hezonja close out a tough recruitment, where […]

After luring point guard Elfrid Payton to a one-year deal, the New Orleans Pelicans remain hopeful in retaining court general Rajon Rondo. As per Marc Stein of the New York Times: The Pelicans remain hopeful of re-signing point guard Rajon Rondo, league sources say, even after coming to terms tonight with free-agent guard Elfrid Payton […]

Devin Booker, who has quickly risen as the Phoenix Suns’ franchise player, will meet with the team’s executives to talk about his future. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Booker, together with his agent, will meet with the Suns’ owner and general manager to talk about his rookie extension contract. After three superb seasons with […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers legend and one of the greatest players of all time, reacted to LeBron James’ commitment to the purple and gold and at the same time, hinted that there might be more in store. Via his personal Twitter account, Abdul-Jabbar congratulated the Lakers organization — a team which he guided to […]

Big man JaVale McGee has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. As reported by Chris Haynes of ESPN, McGee, 30-years-old, has agreed to a one-year minimum deal with the purple and gold. Sources: It’s a one-year, minimum deal to pry away the big man from Golden State. https://t.co/TU3NHrJ6Ri — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July […]

It’s official. LeBron James is going to the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA legend and Laker great Kobe Bryant reacts. As reported by Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Bryant had a subtle yet meaningful reaction to James’ commitment to the Lakers: Kobe Bryant will have a lot to say about LeBron in due time. For now, he […]

With Kawhi Leonard requesting a trade, teams are quickly arranging possible packages in exchange for the San Antonio Spurs’ defensive stalwart. Rumor has it that the Philadelphia 76ers are pretty hungry for Leonard. Speaking on the Dan Patrick Show, Marc Stein of the New York Times said that the Spurs are ready to move on […]

When Marcin Gortat was sent to the L.A. Clippers via trade recently, rumors quickly rose about his relationship with the rest of the Washington Wizards. It was recently revealed that much of it has to do with John Wall. Basketball pundit Stephen A. Smith said that Gortat had an issue with Wall’s defense — a […]

Mitch Richmond was part of the popular ‘Run TMC’ trio back in his playing days with the Golden State Warriors, which wreaked havoc on the defense by way of fastbreak opportunities. The present-day Warriors reminded him of what they used to be. As reported by Greg Bishop of Sports Illustrated, Richmond pointed out the similarities between […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have thought about getting under the cap to sign star forward Jimmy Butler to an extension. As reported by Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Wolves explored this possibility but it would require them to dump two players from their roster including Andrew Wiggins: The Wolves have explored the possibility of getting far […]

Whether DeAndre Jordan opts in or out of his contract with the L.A. Clippers, the Dallas Mavericks are looking to arrange a package to accommodate him. The Clippers remain open to any offers. But they seem to want no part of Wesley Matthews in a possible trade scenario. As reported by Marc Stein of the New York […]

A reunion between the Golden State Warriors and Jamal Crawford might be on the way, but some money issues seem to be hampering the deal. This month, Crawford declined his $4.5M player option for 2018-19 season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 38-year-old, who hasn’t won a ring, might enter a deal with the defending champions. But […]

The L.A. Clippers recently sealed a trade which got them Marcin Gortat from the Washington Wizards. Many believe that this is a move to quickly find a starting center once DeAndre Jordan bolts. But if Jordan stays, Gortat would do just fine as a backup. As per ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Gortat seemed to put the […]

Though most critics suggest that it can be difficult to play with Russell Westbrook, Paul George thinks otherwise. In fact, he is very comfortable playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder star. Speaking with Dwyane Wade for ESPN’s exclusive series, contrary to what critics have been saying, George is actually comfortable playing with Westbrook. He believes […]

Back in Duke, Grayson Allen was tagged as a villain — a player known for his aggressive, if not dirty plays. Now, he has made his way to the NBA as part of the Utah Jazz. He is aware of his past but is concentrating on the present. As per Eric Woodyard of Deseret News, […]

Paul George had just opted out of the final year of his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Most reports hint that George going to the Los Angeles Lakers is a surefire deal. But recently, it was revealed that he’s grown ‘comfortable’ in Oklahoma City, weathering the storm of Lakers rumors. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, via […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens wants big man Robert Williams, the 27th overall pick in this year’s draft, to emulate the work ethic of his star center in Al Horford. As reported by Jay King of The Athletic, Stevens said that the incoming rookie should look, observe, and emulate how Horford prepares for the NBA […]

Kawhi Leonard has entered the LeBron James free agency drama. According to rumors, the current San Antonio Spurs forward will be key whether or not the Cavs star joins the Los Angeles Lakers or not. Per Ramona Shelburne, Adrian Wojnarowski, and Brian Windhorst of ESPN: The stakes on these talks are enormous, because a deal for […]

In order for the Los Angeles Lakers to land Kawhi Leonard, they might have to give up a chunk of their young guns. As reported by Ramona Shelburne, Adrian Wojnarowski, and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Lakers would have to give up their young core and add a few first-round picks in exchange for Leonard: The […]

When Kawhi Leonard requested for a trade, he made it clear that he wants to go the Los Angeles Lakers. But given the Paul George and LeBron James drama, the other team in LA seem to be creeping in on Leonard. Basketball pundit Stephen A. Smith said that the Clippers intend to move some pieces […]

Paul George is making waves in the offseason, starting it off with a three-part series with ESPN. The Oklahoma City Thunder star, however, will not conclude the show with his free agency decision. As observed by Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, ESPN’s press release did not state that the series will feature George’s much-awaited decision — […]

While some NBA players are enjoying their vacation, incoming second-year man of the Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum is knocking down 18 consecutive 3-pointers. Below is the clip of Tatum knocking down shot after shot in a gym with several trainers: https://twitter.com/PureSweat/status/1011670427209519105 Tatum quickly showed that he has a bright future in the NBA last season. […]

Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard just surprised a city park in Portland with free sneakers. From Jeff Gluck’s tweet, below are pictures of Lillard at the back of a U-Haul truck, giving away Adidas shoes: Craziness at a city park in Portland! NBA All-Star @Dame_Lillard posted on social media he was en route to give […]

The first trade of the offseason featured Austin Rivers being sent to the Washington Wizards and Marcin Gortat going to the L.A. Clippers. It wasn’t much of a blockbuster trade, but Kyle Kuzma’s reaction is a sign of bigger things to come. Via Twitter, rising star of the Los Angeles Lakers Kuzma, sent a reaction […]

Nike congratulated Ben Simmons on his Rookie of the Year award while possibly taking a jab Donovan Mitchell at the same time. Below is the tweet: Young King 👑 ⠀@BenSimmons25 #NBAAwards #KiaROY pic.twitter.com/UhHzBW6XPj — Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) June 26, 2018 To recall, Mitchell himself took jabs at Simmons during the playoffs on two occasions. First, he […]

When James Harden went up the stage to receive his award, he didn’t bring out a piece of paper which contained a prepared speech. Rather, he winged it, thanking his family and the whole Houston Rockets organization along the way. After the ceremony, he revealed that he didn’t prepare a speech for a good reason. As […]

After receiving the MVP Award, James Harden took the podium to answer questions from the media. When asked about roster changes, Harden was quick to respond. He feels that the Houston Rockets don’t need to add or remove pieces. As per Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated, Harden said: “We were a half away from the […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is on the cover of the popular video game NBA Live 19, a good sign that the Sixers star is absolutely on the rise. EA Sports NBA Live revealed the good news via Twitter. Introducing the new face of NBA LIVE, @JoelEmbiid in The ONE Edition. Available September 7th #NBALIVE19 […]

Nine-year veteran Danny Green has opted into his $10 million option for the 2018-2019 season with the San Antonio Spurs. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Green will enter his 10th year in the league in a Spurs uniform. San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green has exercised his $10M contract option for the 2018-19 season […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss is not planning to wait another year for his team to bloom. Next year, the daughter of legend Dr. Jerry Buss wants his team to make it to the NBA playoffs. As reported by Tania Ganguli of the Los Angles Times, Buss expressed confidence in Magic Johnson, president of basketball […]

When LiAngelo Ball signed up for the NBA Draft, basketball analysts and pundits were quick to dismiss his chances. Despite this, Ball signed up for workouts for several NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. A clip of one of his workouts has resurfaced, quickly demonstrating why he wasn’t picked […]

The Summer League serves as an opportunity for rising stars to prove their worth. Josh Hart of the Los Angeles Lakers is aware of the stakes at hand and he’s not wasting any minute. In an article by Ohm Youngmisuk for ESPN, Hart made it clear that he wants to dominate in the Summer League. He […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz is putting on some work in the offseason. In a recent video, he displayed some impressive handles — a sign of good things to come for the Sixers’ incoming second-year man. A video posted by Bleacher Report shows Fultz putting on some crazy, if unorthodox, dribbling patterns on display: .@MarkelleF […]

A Redditor went to the statistic sheets to prove why Michael Jordan may be the more complete player than LeBron James. In a Reddit post, the user — whose account is already deleted — said: Jordan had eight seasons averaging more steals than LeBron’s career high, three seasons averaging more blocks than LeBron’s career high, […]

Leading MVP candidate James Harden spotted his 6th-grade teacher while on a fire truck in Los Angeles. As reported by Tania Ganguli, Harden was at an Adidas event aboard a fire truck. He spotted his 6th-grade teacher enthusiastically waving at him. Harden waved back: James Harden’s at an @adidasHoops event today at his middle school […]

The Denver Nuggets will decline Nikola Jokic’s player option, making him a restricted free agent. As reported by Gina Mizell of The Denver Post, the move by the Nuggets will pave the way for a max deal for Jokic: Also in this story: According to league source, as of Sunday morning the #Nuggets had not […]

K.J. McDaniels has been added to the Portland Trail Blazers Summer League team. As reported by Michael Scotto of The Athletic, McDaniels, who’s been spending some time in the G League, has been added to Portland’s Summer League team. The tourney will kick off on July 6: The Portland Trail Blazers have added KJ McDaniels […]