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NBA icons Anthony Davis and Dwyane Wade shared their thoughts on the WNBA, hoping that the league grows and gets more recognition. Per Madeline Kenney of the Chicago Sun-Times, Davis and Wade were at the Wintrust Arena for the WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. Davis brought along some young basketball players […]

For Utah Jazz  Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Dennis Lindsey, guard Nigel Williams-Goss’ level of competitiveness, intelligence, motivation is at the top one percent. Per Aaron Falk of nba.com, Lindsey shared his thoughts on the development of Williams-Goss — whom they drafted 55th overall back in 2017. Recently he inked a contract with the […]

Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder just schooled Harry Giles, Josh Okogie, and Coby White at his own basketball academy. Peep the clip below as posted by Ballislife.com. Chris Paul was gettin some buckets at his own Academy this morning!! 👀 @CP3 pic.twitter.com/ohkrIaBJCM — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 21, 2019 As observed, Paul put on […]

Jamal Murray’s contract extension with the Denver Nuggets is now the richest contract in Canadian sports as well as in franchise history, surpassing Nikola Jokic’s. Murray, who hails from Kitchener, Ontario, just agreed to a five-year, $170 million maximum contract extension with the Nuggets. The deal won’t take effect until the 2020-2021 season. But according […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas claimed that they had to ‘fight off other teams’ to acquire forward Naz Reid to their Summer League roster. Per Jace Frederick of TwinCities.com, Rosas claims that getting the 6-foot-10 Reid was like having another pick in the draft. “We were very fortunate,” Rosas said. “We had […]

For NBA analyst Jalen Rose, Kevin Durant would have chosen the New York Knicks over the Brooklyn Nets if he didn’t get injured. Speaking on ESPN‘s Jalen & Jacoby, Jalen Rose believes that Kevin Durant would’ve been the “lead domino” between him and Kyrie Irving. If Durant didn’t suffer an Achilles tear, he would’ve gone […]

For Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford, Michael Carter-Williams has the capacity to be an elite defender given his length and defensive acumen. Per Josh Robbins of Athletic, Steve Clifford spoke about Michael Carter-Williams, whom the team re-signed to a one-year deal. Clifford pointed out the 27-year-old’s defensive abilities, noting that there are some games […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns has no hard feelings toward good friend D’Angelo Russell for choosing the Golden State Warriors instead of joining forces with him. D’Angelo Russell entered the summer as one of the top free agents on the market. The Timberwolves were one of the teams favored to get him. Karl-Anthony Towns […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder front office has revealed that they received death threats after trading Paul George to the LA Clippers. In a report by Perris Jones of ABC-affiliate KOCO News, a man left two voicemails threatening the Thunder’s front office, coaches, and general manager Sam Presti. A transcript of the voice mail read in […]

Javonte Green will receive a partially guaranteed deal from the Boston Celtics, giving him a chance to earn a final roster spot. Per Tim Bontemps of ESPN: The Celtics will be signing Javonte Green to a partially guaranteed deal, league sources told ESPN. Green played well for Boston's summer league team, averaging 10.8 points and […]

After his huge payday, LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley bought his mother a house. Via Bleacher Report, peep Beverley’s posts below for his mother. Pat Bev got a career payday this summer ($40M). One of his first moves: Buying mom a house 🙏 (via @patbev21) pic.twitter.com/keEv7u3b5V — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 18, 2019 The 31-year-old […]

Golden State Warriors incoming second-year man Jacob Evans sees plenty of opportunities in the upcoming season after several player departures left a void on a roster that is already hampered by the extended absence of Klay Thompson. Evans, the Warriors’ 28th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, played a mere 30 games (one start) for […]

Amid all the big player movements that occurred this summer that have made mid-tier teams into contenders, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone remains confident in his team’s depth and chemistry. Per Harrison Wind of BSN Denver, Malone believes that his team — which he led to a 54-win season — has the capacity to […]

David Griffin, the executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, has revealed that he received various trade offers for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart. Griffin revealed the interesting tidbit in their introductory press conference last Tuesday. To recall, the three players were some of the prime assets they received […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James posted a clip of himself throwing up a lob to Anthony Davis on NBA 2K. Peep the series of clips below via James’ Instagram stories. As observed, James captioned in with “doing some homework.” Is the four-time MVP already drawing up some possible plays with his new teammate? […]

The Orlando Magic have agreed to a two-way deal with guard Josh Magette — who played for the San Antonio Spurs in this year’s Summer League. Per Chris Hayes, the two parties have reached an agreement. After a good showing at the Summer League, the Magic have decided to offer the 29-year-old a two-way contract. […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers claimed that he doesn’t know who Harry Giles is. And now, the Sacramento Kings forward has responded. Via Twitter, Giles took it in stride and said: “I’m glad that shit so funny! But that’s okay everybody going to know…” I’m glad that shit so funny! But that’s okay […]

James Harden just got reunited with a familiar face, and moreover, a teammate on an NBA Finals squad. Despite the new presence of Russell Westbrook, basketball analyst Stephen A. Smith believes that the Houston Rockets are still James Harden’s team. Per NBA on ESPN, Smith shared his thoughts on the deal which sent Westbrook to […]

James Harden and Russell Westbrook — now both with the Houston Rockets — reportedly called each other the night after Paul George got traded. Per Brian Windhorst via The Hoop Collective Podcast, Harden and Westbrook “started working” on becoming teammates once again after George was traded to the LA Clippers. Russ and Harden were determined […]

Over the last two years, the NBA has seen massive player movements. Franchise players, who are on the hunt for that elusive championship ring, were not spared. As such, only eight of 24 players from the 2017 All-Star Game are still with their original teams. The rest have moved out. This was observed by Steve […]

The NBA Summer League has been gaining popularity over the years, but some teams think that its tournament portion should be scrapped. Per Keith Smith, a coach said that the tournament portion of the Summer League ‘does nothing’ for them. One note from Summer League: A lot of teams would prefer to do 5-6 guaranteed […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden was reportedly the ‘driving force’ for his team’s acquisition of former teammate Russell Westbrook. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the two wanted to reunite despite doubts on whether they can co-exist or not. The Rockets, meanwhile, believe that they can achieve more with Westbrook on their team rather than […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has released a statement regarding their acquisition of Russell Westbrook via trade. Per Mark Berman of Fox 26, Fertitta expressed his excitement and praised Westbrook for his athleticism. Also, he thanked Chris Paul for his services to the franchise. #Rockets owner @TilmanJFertitta on his franchise landing Russell Westbrook in a […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel admits that legendary coach Phil Jackson — who led the Purple and Gold to five titles which included a three-peat — had an impact on his coaching style. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, Jackson’s calm demeanor was the one trait that Vogel keenly observed. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1149129039870742528 Jackson was […]

Big man DeMarcus Cousins of the Los Angeles Lakers shared his thoughts on his new teammates, calling them ‘talented beasts.’ Per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, Cousins said that on paper, the new Lakers roster looks ‘legit.’ “The roster is incredible! I think we got a lot of talented beasts. On paper, we look legit. We […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel dismissed the rumors that LeBron James will be playing the point guard spot in the upcoming season. Per Daniel Starkand of Lakers Nation, Vogel said that he hasn’t even made a decision on the Lakers’ starting line up. He noted that coming up with a definite line up […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban shared his thoughts on the big signings in the 2019 free agency, noting that he’s happy with the player movements and formation of new superteams. In an interview with the Dallas Morning News, Cuban expressed his delight tthat the league now has several super teams comprised of just two superstars. […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills has won the NBPA Backbone award for being the heart and soul of his team. Peep the Spurs’ congratulatory post below via Twitter. Congrats to @Patty_Mills, winner of the 2019 @TheNBPA Backbone Award! 👏 The award recognizes players who represent the heart and soul of their team. pic.twitter.com/QEmEwndvlQ — […]

Danny Green of the Los Angeles Lakers felt that the Dallas Mavericks will need two to three years before becoming a contender. This realization contributed to his decision of not signing with the Mavs. Per Sportsday, Green shared that the Mavs pursued him. While he did want to don their jersey, the two-time NBA champion […]

Friends of Tim Hardaway are not exactly thrilled by the Golden State Warriors’ idea of retiring the numbers of both Andre Iguodala and Kevin Durant. Per Eric Ting of SF Gate, Hardaway — who was part of the Warriors’ Run TMC trio with Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullen — relayed what his friends told him […]

Sasha Vujacic, who won two titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, is eyeing for an NBA comeback next season. Per Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times, Vujacic, 35, has been working out daily in Los Angeles. Sasha Vujacic, who played in Italy last season, is working out daily in Los Angeles with an eye […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver explained why he is not concerned that the top free agents end up choosing big-market teams as their next destination. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, Silver shared his thoughts on the free agent signings by the Brooklyn Nets and the LA Clippers. For Silver, the two teams […]

Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri has spoken about the unrealistic speculation on the Kawhi Leonard free agency saga. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, Ujiri shared his thoughts on the massive media coverage on Leonard’s impending decision: whether he’ll go someplace else or re-sign with the Raptors. Analysts from left to right […]

Javonte Green of the Boston Celtics says that he’s an entertainer and throwing down flashy dunks is part of his job description. Per Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, the former Radford University star commented on his flashy finishes. “I look at myself as an entertainer. They paid their money to watch us play, so […]

Sacramento Kings veteran forward Trevor Ariza’s two-year deal only has a guarantee of $1.8 million in its second year. Per Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders. Trevor Ariza's second season with the Sacramento Kings ($12.8 mil) is $1.8 mil guaranteed @BBallInsiders — Eric Pincus (@EricPincus) July 9, 2019 The one-time NBA champion recently inked a deal […]

Amar’e Stoudemire is eyeing an NBA comeback and believes that he has ‘a lot to offer’ from a leadership perspective. The 36-year-old forward, known for his stint with the Phoenix Suns with Steve Nash, reveals that his body is in tiptop shape for an NBA return. But more than offering his 6-foot-10 athletic frame and […]

Danny Green, now of the Los Angeles Lakers, spoke about the efforts of Kyle Kuzma and LeBron James in keeping him up to speed. Speaking on the Inside The Green Room podcast, the two-time NBA champion spoke briefly about Kuzma’s leadership as well as James’ role in the whole process. “Kuz has been taking a […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has expressed the need for the league to revisit rules surrounding early free agency deals. Per Ben Golliver, Silver said that the consensus around the league is that the rules regarding “leakage” and “slippage” during free agency must be revisited. “We always knew there was some leakage and slippage around those […]

The Washington Wizards are in search of a new assistant coach who has a strong defensive track record. Per Chase Hughes of NBCS Washington, the Wizards are looking for a new coach to add to Scott Brooks’ staff: The Wizards have been interviewing candidates for a new assistant coach on Scott Brooks' staff, @NBCSWashington has […]