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Jared Dudley seems to be enjoying his role in providing veteran leadership for the young Phoenix Suns. But he almost found himself with an Eastern Conference team a couple of years ago. Dudley ultimately signed with the Suns in the summer of 2016 — his second stint in Phoenix — but he recently admitted, in a […]

On Tuesday, retired Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen joined Rachel Nichols’ “The Jump” on ESPN to discuss certain NBA topics. When Nichols began to discuss Toronto Raptors star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan’s claims that he and Kyle Lowry didn’t speak to one another during Lowry’s first year with the team, Pippen said that he did […]

In a little over two weeks from now, Sacramento Kings shooting guard Vince Carter is set to celebrate his 41st birthday on Jan. 26. During a play midway through the third quarter of Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Carter turned back the clock and showed fans at Staples Center that he can still […]

In an age where technology’s progressing at a very fast pace, it’s hard to expect emergencies like getting stuck in an elevator still happens. Unfortunately, that’s just what the Atlanta Hawks had been through. Members of the team, including the players and coaches, were stuck in a Los Angeles elevator on Tuesday. Hawks guard Malcolm […]

The sports world has widely talked about how underwhelming the Oklahoma City Thunder have been, particularly the presence of its three superstars — Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Paul George. Thankfully, though, such talks are slowly evaporating. The Thunder just had a stretch where they went 11-3, and it had them jumping to the fifth […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo took a break from dealing with the leather as he pranked fellow Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown. What’s even better is that the Greek Freak actually told the entire team about his plan and captured it all on camera. Brown didn’t know anything about any of his teammate’s plan, so he confidently approached […]

LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball both made their professional debut for Prienu Vytautas, who agreed to play in a series of Big Baller Brand games geared to open playing time for the brothers as well as to bring some funds to the teams. The Ball family has been the center of controversy at just about […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is all about loyalty, and he maintains the same principle when it comes to head coach Terry Stotts. While the Blazers might be on the better end of the Western Conference, mediocrity isn’t enough for them as they’re only the sixth seed. Because of this, team owner Paul Allen […]

The matchup between the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors on Tuesday turned out to be a highly-competitive, and even hotly-contested, one until Wayne Ellington saved the day for the South Beach team. The game was filled with tension right from the get go. Unfortunately, the night was marred by an altercation in the third quarter […]

During Monday night’s 114-113 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, Toronto Raptors star guard Kyle Lowry suffered a scary injury to his lower back and tailbone. Luckily, Lowry’s injury is not bad enough that he’s only considered as day-to-day, leaving coach Dwane Casey with a much lesser headache. In an article written by Brian […]

With two of the Eastern Conference’s top five teams facing off on Tuesday, the matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat was expected to be hotly contested as both squads want to send a strong message to their conference rivals. It lived up to the hype as the game turned out to be a […]

John Wall is on a big-time comeback, not in basketball, but in the shoe industry. The four-time NBA All-Star returns to Adidas for a five-year sneaker deal. Wall left the apparel company last September 2015.  The Wizards guard says that his decision to leave Adidas wasn’t easy as it was an eight-year deal that’s worth […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going to give shooting guard DeAndre Liggins a 10-day contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Free agent guard DeAndre Liggins is signing a 10-day contract with New Orleans, league sources tell ESPN. Pelicans are using an injury exception to acquire Liggins, who was waived in Milwaukee. — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Even though he has been with the Houston Rockets for a very short time, shooting guard and Houston native Gerald Green is trying very hard to make an impact both on and off the court. According to a post today on Twitter by Bleacher Report, Green took to his official Instagram account and went live […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon was late to arrive at the team’s plane on Monday before they traveled to Dallas. As a result, he was held out of their starting unit during Tuesday’s game versus the Mavericks, serving as his sanction for violating the team’s policy. Jonathon Simmons took over Gordon’s spot in the starting […]

It’s no secret that Drake is the biggest – if not one of the biggest – bandwagon sports fan in history. He just does not have the concept of being loyal to one team. Drake has cheered or donned jerseys for/of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team, the Texas A&M football program, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the […]

The game on Wednesday between the L.A. Clippers and Golden State Warriors is a highly anticipated one as both teams have had hotly contested matchups the past couple of seasons. With both teams having multiple stars, it also adds to the excitement fans have as they will be given a chance to see them compete […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward appears to be doing just fine while on his road back to full recovery from a devastating leg injury he suffered during the regular season opener. In a photo captured and posted on Instagram by Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, Hayward could be seen standing beside a pool no longer […]

Toronto Raptors stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry have long been good friends on and off the court. They share a close bond that and are evidently enjoying having each other around as seen during interviews, shootarounds and even when they sit together on the bench. However, that was apparently not the case back in […]

Now in his 15th season in the NBA, David West continues to be one of the better role players in the league today. He has been the epitome of what a consummate professional is and leads by example in showing how to play with a lot of passion night in and night out. The former […]

The Detroit Pistons aren’t shy about their plans for trade season in the NBA. Stan Van Gundy, the team’s coach and president of basketball operations, discussed some trade talks that have surfaced in recent days. While spoke rather generally about his and the team’s dealings with other teams, there were some notable statements, per Rod […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered another disappointing loss on Monday night against the Toronto Raptors falling in overtime 114-113 at the Barclay Center. According to Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily, it also made them the first team since the San Antonio Spurs in the 2012-13 campaign to play in five consecutive games decided by one possession. […]

Even when L.A. Clippers forward Blake Griffin isn’t playing basketball, he is still wildly entertaining. One of the perks of living and playing in Los Angeles as a professional athlete is the opportunities it affords them to be involved in multiple projects. You see athletes start rapping careers, businesses, secure endorsement deals, and do commercials. […]

For the past couple of days, Luke Walton has been part of a lot of headlines because of the controversial comments made by LaVar Ball against him. It has been the topic of numerous interviews and he has continued to give his side on different occasions, which has understandably already made him tired of it. He […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is no stranger to culture, and is quite possibly one of the foremost voices in the NBA on the subject. So it’s no surprise that Green has an opinion on the impact on Dr. Dre, one of the most influential rappers of all time. During a media session, Green […]

In much less than 280 characters, Kristaps Porzingis received a ringing endorsement for his inclusion in the All-Star Game come February. But it didn’t come from any of New York Knicks coaches or teammates. It didn’t come from Spike Lee. It didn’t come from Jay-Z or Beyonce. And no, it didn’t come from anyone else associated with the NBA […]

John Wall may the best player on the Washington Wizards, but he also recognizes that other players on the roster have gigantic roles. Wall, who himself plays great on both ends of the floor, said recently that Bradley Beal was the “MVP of our team” so far this season, and is seriously advocating for him […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Davis Bertans was spectacular in last night’s come-from-behind 107-100 win over the Sacramento Kings. In 31 minutes off the bench, Bertans scored a career-high 28 points, including six 3-pointers, also a career-high. His efficiency stood out from the performance, as Bertans shot 11-for-15 from the field. The Latvian added three assists […]

After sitting out of Saturday’s 110-103 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks due to hip and back complications, Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter has been cleared to play in Wednesday night’s match-up against the Utah Jazz. According to a report from Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, Porter was a full participant in Tuesday morning’s practice […]

Despite Nikola Mirotic being such a bright spot for the Chicago Bulls since his return from a facial fracture and concussion, it appears the Chicago Bulls are on the brink of moving him. The Bulls and Utah Jazz are in some types of discussions about having Mirotic in a trade between the two teams, and […]

The NBA over the years has been constantly evolving to the playing style of the various players on the court. However, there has been a growing trend of more common fouls and technical fouls being handed out over the last several seasons. It is something that Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony has noticed […]

After half a season without getting a single triple-double, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic finally got his first one this season during a 114-124 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Jokic posted 22 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, a block, and six turnovers while shooting an efficient 9-for-16 from the field in 36 […]

Kevin Durant has been out the last three games with a calf injury. And while the Golden State Warriors didn’t really skip a beat in his absence, they will be glad to welcome him back. Durant has been listed as probable to play against the L.A. Clippers on Wednesday, per Marc J. Spears of the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves grabbed a decisive 127-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Target Center on Tuesday night. It was a dominant performance from the Timberwolves that saw them hold the firm advantage over the Cavaliers throughout the contest that included them taking a 27-point lead into the half. According to u/Granny_Danger of Reddit, […]

Throughout his career with the Spurs, Manu Ginobili has been a terrific player. This latest accomplishment further establishes his legacy as one of the NBA’s greatest players. Ginobili might be in his 16th season, but he is still setting basketball records. The Spurs fell to the Blazers on Sunday, 111-110, but 40-year-old Ginobili broke several […]

It looks like New York Knicks forward Kyle O’Quinn could be on the move. As the NBA’s trade deadline looms closer and closer, all teams are weighing options regarding some of their players, looking for the best possible deal to materialize. The Knicks are among one of those teams, and there’s been interest from organizations […]

Carmelo Anthony has been a natural scorer his whole career. He’s done it at every single NBA spot in his career, and has continued his prolific production as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Because Anthony is always filling it up, it was just a matter of time that he would start making his […]

Following a slow start to the season, the Milwaukee Bucks have climbed back into holding one of the better records in the Eastern Conference. With the trade deadline being just under a month away, the Bucks appear to be in the market to add more frontcourt depth as Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal Times […]

Big Baller Brand has not only made an impact in the United States, its origin country. Now that the two younger Ball brothers, LaMelo and LiAngelo, play for the Lithuanian pro team Vytautas, LaVar Ball has a chance to extend the brand’s reach internationally and in a new market. After news emerged that the court […]