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Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors tipped his hat to his late father after winning the NBA Most Improved Player Award. Siakam, who hails from Cameroon, says that he’s simply blessed that he made his father’s dream become a reality. Per Bleacher Report: “He had this crazy dream. People back home never believed in him, […]

As expected, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer beats out Mike Malone and Doc Rivers to win the 2019 NBA Coach of the Year award. Mike Budenholzer is your 2018-19 Coach of the Year. Congratulations on the amazing season, coach! 🏆 #Bucks #FearTheDeer #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/9BFKewJHdD — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 25, 2019 In his first season […]

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut has chimed in on how he thinks the Australian media will receive LaVar Ball. Recently, his son LaMelo Ball announced that he’ll head to Australia to continue his basketball journey which hopefully leads to the NBA. As always, wherever his sons go, the Ball patriarch follows. Bogut, who hails […]

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry shared his thoughts on Rui Hachimura’s historic selection in the 2019 NBA Draft. Curry was recently in Tokyo for a basketball clinic and was asked to share his thoughts on Hachimura — the first Japanese player to be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. He […]

As the offseason heats up, Los Angeles Clippers fans have sent out their recruitment message to Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors. Per Andrew Greif of the LA Times, two billboards were spotted in California which intends to recruit Leonard. Free agency around the corner? Must be billboard season in LA. pic.twitter.com/2MAVZ8Yvwx — Andrew Greif […]

Andre Iguodala, who has been teammates with Stephen Curry for the last six years, is puzzled by all the hate the Golden State Warriors superstar receives from players and the media. Speaking on ESPN’s First Take, Iguodala defended Curry against his critics. He pointed out how the two-time league MVP has so much humility yet […]

RJ Barrett, the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, sent out a warning to his NBA peers. In an interview with Steve Serby of the New York Post, the 19-year-old Duke standout talked about his on-court mentality and the advice he received from NBA legend Steve Nash. For […]

For ex-NBA player Channing Frye, the Portland Trail Blazers should gun for his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kevin Love. Frye shared his thoughts on Twitter, noting that the Blazers getting Love has a possibility to ‘shake’ the entire Western Conference. I’m gonna be honest i had a conversation with friends and i think the best […]

Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors is out with a new book. He read a funny story about his teammate, Klay Thompson. On The Jump, Andre Iguodala promoted his new book ‘The Sixth Man’ and briefly explained the process behind writing it. For him, it served as a form of therapy — he had […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed undrafted Purdue-Ft. Wayne guard John Konchar to a two-way contract. Per Adrian Wojnaworski of ESPN, the 6-foot-5 guard will be spending some time with the Grizzlies and the Memphis Hustle, the organization’s G League affiliate. Memphis is signing Purdue-Ft. Wayne guard John Konchar to a two-way contract, league sources tell […]

Bol Bol, the 7-foot-3, 208-pound center turned in uninviting medical results which explain his massive slide in the 2019 NBA Draft. Bol was selected 44th overall by the Miami Heat during the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday. However, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets not long after. Bol Bol's medicals […]

The New Orleans Pelicans selected Serbian baller Alen Smailagic as the 39th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft — and traded it to the Golden State Warriors. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic: Sources: New Orleans is selecting Alen Smailagic at No. 39 2019 NBA draft — and traded to Golden State. — Shams […]

Virginia’s De’Andre Hunter talked about honoring his late father after being selected as the fourth overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2019 NBA Draft. After being selected fourth overall, De’Andre Hunter reminisced about his late father, who passed away when he was in first grade. Though his father has passed on, the 21-year-old […]

In the 2019 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat selected Tyler Herro for the 13th overall pick. And Heat legend Dwyane Wade quickly sent a message to the young sharpshooter. Via Twitter, Wade said: “Ok Tyler Herro i hope you’re ready to work. It’s the @MiamiHEAT way. Let’s go!” Ok Tyler Herro i hope you’re ready […]

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors was just heading towards his seat for the Blue Jays game and got a standing ovation from the crowd. Peep the clip below posted by Faizal Khamisa of Sportsnet. Notice how quickly the audience stood up upon discovering that the man responsible for bringing the NBA title to Canada […]

For Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, it doesn’t matter if the team lures in a top free agent this summer. Rather, he wants the team to build on what they achieved last season. Per Nick Kosmider of The Athletic, Malone chimed in on the big summer ahead which features some of the top players […]

Back in 1992, a 32-year-old Dominique Wilkins tore his Achilles. He came back a year later as if nothing happened and posted some of the best numbers of his career. Given his own experience, Wilkins believes that Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant will be fine. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Wilkins is […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Anthony Davis via trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, former NBA center Kendrick Perkins sees the Purple and Gold as title contenders. In the aftermath of the blockbuster deal, Perkins quickly took it to Twitter to react. While he said the Lakers are not done yet, he also predicts […]

New Orleans Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin believes that Alvin Gentry is ‘exactly the right coach at the right time’ for the team. The Pelicans have exercised its team option on Gentry’s contract for the 2020-21 season. Griffin then addressed the decision, saying that they feel that Gentry is the perfect […]

For a team to be successful in the NBA, its executives should be willing to pay a hefty extra. The Detroit Pistons know this for a fact and are willing to do so for a franchise-altering player. Per Rod Beard of the Detroit News, Pistons senior adviser Ed Stefanski said that the team is willing […]

For Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka, Kawhi Leonard is ‘really happy’ now that he has won a second NBA championship, one in each conference and one in Canada. Beyond their time together in the regular season and in the playoffs, Ibaka and Leonard have grown closer in the past few days after winning the title. […]

For Serge Ibaka of the Toronto Raptors, being on a championship parade was just a dream. Now, after winning the title and heading to the streets of Toronto to celebrate with the fans, he’s already living it. On Monday, the Raptors went on a six-hour championship parade all over Toronto. Ibaka, who grew up in […]

Former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has chimed in on the Achilles injury of Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant. For the recently-retired Mavs icon, it was ‘super tough’ to watch. In an appearance on the Dennis and Cowlishaw show on ESPN Dallas 103.3, per Dallas Morning News, Nowitzki said noticed that Durant and […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal had a hilarious response on LaVar Ball’s comment regarding Lonzo Ball being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. Right after the news was made public that Lonzo was off to New Orleans, the Ball patriarch called it “the worst” move by the organization. O’Neal, a former Laker himself who […]

To help the Los Angeles Lakers land another ‘high-level free agent’ in the summer, Anthony Davis reportedly intends to waive his $4 million trade bonus. Per Arye Abraham of Bleacher Report, a source revealed that Davis plans to wave his trade bonus to free up some cap space for the team. https://twitter.com/arye_abraham/status/1140326500261978112 If Davis indeed […]

Brooklyn Nets’ incoming second-year swingman Rodions Kurucs shared his summer plan, noting that he intends to suit up for the summer league and work on his all-around game. Kuruc, 21 years old, was the 40th overall pick by the Nets in the 2018 NBA Draft. He had a decent rookie campaign where he averaged 8.5 […]

FOX Sports analyst Skip Bayless thinks the Los Angeles Lakers will regret trading Lonzo Ball to the New Orleans Pelicans. Bayless doubts that LeBron James will win a championship before he exits his prime. As such, the Ball trade will be a waste for the organization, who just mortgaged their future for a chance to […]

A day after the big trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers, Reggie Bullock sent out a heartfelt message to Brandon Ingram. Ingram was one of the three players — along with Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart — who was sent to new Orleans in the Lakers’ trade for Davis. Bullock […]

Incoming second-year man Melvin Frazier Jr. of the Orlando Magic just underwent surgery on his right tibia and is on the way to recovery. Per The Magic PR, the 22-year-old Frazier went under the needle to repair a stress fracture in his right tibia. INJURY UPDATE: Melvin Frazier Jr. underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair […]

After succumbing to the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals in six games, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is confident that his team will make a return to NBA’s biggest stage next year. In his post-game presser, Curry seemed unfazed by their defeat and failure to complete the three-peat. "I wouldn't bet against us […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob gave a hint on his hopes of re-signing Kevin Durant in the summer. Per Marc Stein of the New York Times, Lacob simply said: “We’ll find out.” Durant is going to be the biggest free agent this summer. Though he will be out for the entire 2019-20 season due […]

Right after losing the NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that star forward Kevin Durant — who will be a free agent in the summer — will miss all of the 2019-2020 season with an Achilles tear. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Steve Kerr seems not […]

The Washington Wizards are eyeing to sign Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri to run the team’s basketball operations. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal could reach to as much as $10 million annually. The offer will also include the possibility of taking on a bigger leadership role in the Monumental Sports […]

NBA players reacted to the injury to Klay Thompson in Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. Klay Thompson landed awkwardly on his knee after a fast-break opportunity. After grimacing in pain on the floor, he headed to the locker room and then returned to shoot the […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has been ruled out of Game 6 of the NBA Finals after taking a fall late in the third quarter. Klay Thompson will NOT return tonight — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 14, 2019 In a fastbreak opportunity, Thompson tried to slam the ball but was met by a foul […]

Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard had a rare burst of emotion after fouling Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. See the rare sight below posted by Chris Montano of Def Pen Hoops. Good or bad call, we rarely see Kawhi Leonard show emotion. Perhaps he didn’t agree with the call at all; that’s […]

In Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors, Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors became the fastest player to score in double figures in an NBA Finals game. Per ESPN Stats & Info via Elias Sports, Lowry reached double figures just 2:12 into Game 6 at Oracle. This is the fastest into an NBA Finals […]

In Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors played a tribute video for Kevin Durant. In response, the Oracle Arena crowd erupted and chanted ‘KD.’ Nice montage for KD pic.twitter.com/s7ngCSIYo9 — Will Gottlieb (@Will_Gottlieb) June 14, 2019 The Warriors will be without Durant in the NBA Finals after the two-time Finals MVP […]

Kevon Looney started for the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors. Kevon Looney is the Warriors' surprise starter at center — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 14, 2019 To recall, Looney re-aggravated his cartilage fracture in his right collarbone area during Game 5. He played almost 18 minutes, but he was unable […]