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The Detroit Pistons are in the thick of the playoff picture nearing the halfway point in the season, but there is some significant interest to add more firepower to the mix. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Pistons have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring veteran forward Nikola Mirotic from the Chicago […]

The Ball brothers have made their debut for Lithuanian team Vytautas, facing Zalgiris’ development team. One of the moments the Ball family, especially LiAngelo, would like to be forgotten quickly is LiAngelo missing a wide open layup during a second half fastbreak. Here is the footage, courtesy of Sports Illustrated’s Kenny Ducey: LiAngelo just missed […]

Now that 2017 is over, we can look back on the incredible sneakers of this season worn by the NBA’s most prominent players. Whether Jordan, Nike, or Adidas, these sneakers have captured the imaginations of NBA fans. These shoes are both stylish and bold, embodying the spirit of the players that comfortably wear them. All […]

New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez was considered a building block by president Steve Mills before this season started. But then, the Knicks acquired Enes Kanter in the trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to the OKC Thunder and signed Michael Beasley. Both of them have played well for the Knicks, and Hernangomez’s opportunities have been […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford has been dealing with a sore left knee, but it sounds like the All-Star forward will be well enough to play in Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers in London, England. Horford, now 31 years of age, participated fully in Tuesday’s practice with his coaches and teammates at a […]

Add Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to the list of coaches who have recently criticized the media for giving LaVar Ball the type of attention he is getting. The elder Ball was already getting a lot of attention, but created a major headline a couple of days ago when he openly criticized Los […]

The Toronto Raptors are on the right path not just because they’re the No. 2 seed in the east, but their shooting guard DeMar DeRozan is also having a constant taste of luck (or talent) by his side. The 28-year-old Raptor surpassed Vince Carter during their 131-127 win over the Milwaukee Bucks last Monday. He […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has been a gem of a find for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is widely considered the team’s best player, and has so many skills at such a young age that many NBA people are already pegging him as a potential Hall of Famer. And while Towns definitely has a long way to go […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been diagnosed with a bone bruise on his tailbone and is considered day-to-day, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Toronto guard Kyle Lowry is day-to-day on a return from a bone bruise on his tailbone, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 9, 2018 Lowry suffered a […]

LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball, sons of outspoken father LaVar and brothers of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo, are scheduled to make their debuts with Lithuanian team, Vytautas. Jeff Goodman is one of ESPN’s representatives in Lithuania covering the Ball family. Goodman reports about Vytautas head coach’s comments before the Ball brothers’ anticipated debut: Vytautas coach […]

The high-flying Zach LaVine is back. After being out the entire year with a torn ACL in one of his knees, LaVine will play Saturday at home against the Detroit Pistons. The move was announced Tuesday by Chicago Bulls Vice President John Paxson in a press conference, per Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald. #Bulls […]

The Golden State Warriors sure can pass. In Saturday’s win against the L.A. Clippers, the Warriors passed the ball efficiently and often en route to 31 assists. It was the 25th time this season that Golden State has amassed 30 or more assists, per Basketball Reference. That number may sound high, but it’s part of […]

It appears that Andrew Bogut may find a home soon enough, and it could be with a familiar team. Bogut, who was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers recently before his contract became fully guaranteed, is receiving some tepid interest from the Milwaukee Bucks, the team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2005, per […]

Stephen Curry is one of the most popular and exciting players in the NBA. The two-time NBA champion and MVP sets the standard for magnificent 3-point shooting every time he sets foot on the court. Therefore, it’s no surprise that companies have started to take interest in Curry for potential endorsement deals. In recent news, […]

Every match-up in the NBA’s 82-game schedule presents a new challenge, regardless if you are battling the top dogs or the bottom-feeders. For the Milwaukee Bucks, a team that is still maturing as a unit, they usually have to rely on their best players — namely, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton — to do a lot […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore has generated a lot of interest from teams around the league as the trade deadline approaches, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “Teams are targeting the availability of Brooklyn’s DeMarre Carroll, Utah’s Alec Burks, Orlando’s Evan Fournier and Atlanta’s Kent Bazemore, among others.” Versatility and 3-point shooting are very valuable skills for players to have these […]

As the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers prepare to meet in Europe for the NBA’s eighth annual London Global Game, Terry Rozier is already building his team’s confidence for the global affair. According to Stuart Ballard of the Express, Rozier made some confident claims that the Celtics will defeat the Sixers, while making a case […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have won on Monday night at home against the Detroit Pistons, but that’s not the only game on DeMarcus Cousins’ mind. While being interviewed, Cousins was also watching the College Football National Championship game live inside their locker room. Being an Alabama native, it was obvious who the three-time All-Star […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry wants to be more than just a 3-point legend, an NBA champion, and one of the game’s greats. In fact, he wants to go beyond basketball and enter the world of professional football, not as a player but as a team owner. Reports have it that the 29-year-old […]

The nightmare 2017-18 NBA season continues for the Orlando Magic. As a result, it seems they could be looking to shake things up with trade rumors running rampant throughout the league. Although the Magic have been nothing short of a disaster, small forward Evan Fournier is in the midst of the best season of his […]

The New York Knicks are aggressively enticing G League star Trey Burke to join the team. According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, it’s possible that the two parties are going to settle on a deal this weekend. Sources: The New York Knicks and Trey Burke of G League Westchester are in serious talks on a […]

According to the media relations Twitter account for the Toronto Raptors, and Mark Medina of Mercury News, Stephen Curry and DeMar DeRozan have been named the NBA Players of the Week for their respective conferences. Both players have excelled brilliantly on the court, giving their teams a much-needed boost in this competitive stretch of the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in for some trouble after their All-Star big man in Anthony Davis got injured in their Monday game against the Detroit Pistons. Davis went to the bench in the third quarter after sustaining an ankle injury. Anthony Davis (right ankle sprain) will not return. X-Rays negative #Pelicans — New Orleans […]

The Toronto Raptors and their fans witnessed a scene they did not want to see happen to theirs or any other player as Kyle Lowry fell to the floor and hitting his back hard after getting fouled off an offensive rebound. He initially got up to his feet but his legs quickly buckled and he […]

Jahlil Okafor is the illustrious third pick from the 2015 NBA Draft. He was projected to succeed right away in the NBA. But now, things have changed for the 6’11” center. After an unproductive tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers, Okafor was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Now, he is undergoing a transition phase. According to Fred […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were in a deep hole entering Sunday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. They had a nine-game losing streak going and have also tied their longest home losing streak as they have not won inside Staples Center in their past nine games. Right from the start of the contest though, the team […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves played an outstanding game on Monday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, dominating their opponent from start to finish, en route to a huge 127-99 victory. Their combination of stifling defense, led by Jimmy Butler, coupled with some hot-shooting, frustrated the defending Eastern Conference champions, including Isaiah Thomas, who was slapped with a Flagrant […]

Spencer Dinwiddie’s impressive play this season has been a welcome sight for the Brooklyn Nets, who have given him the opportunity to play a huge role as D’Angelo Russell continues to recover from an injury. Dinwiddie was recently rewarded by the Nets after his contract became guaranteed for the remainder of the season. He is currently […]

DeMar DeRozan has been nothing short of spectacular for the Toronto Raptors this year. The superstar is currently averaging 25.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, while shooting 36 percent from behind the arc. His tremendous play has brought the Raptors’ franchise back to relevance, especially since the team is the second best in the […]

Every NBA season has its own fair share of injuries, but — as you might have noticed — this particular year has been nasty. Gordon Hayward had his misfortune on opening day last October, and it just snowballed into a crazy amount for the rest of the league. Monday night, though not as severe as Hayward’s, […]

As the NBA’s trade deadline approaches, a number of teams have intensified their efforts in hopes of making a deal for players that could help their cause. One name that has emerged as a trade candidate is Utah Jazz shooting guard Alec Burks, who has reportedly generated interest from around the league, according to Adrian […]

According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, an unknown odor caused a disturbance in the game between the Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Late in the game, a strange smell filled the air and many among the home crowd began to complain, leaving the game early as a result. Darryl Watkins, […]

The trend continues with another NBA coach slamming LaVar Ball for his insensitive remarks toward Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton. This time, L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers expressed his view on Ball’s inflammatory comments towards Walton on Monday night. Via Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints: #Clippers coach Doc Rivers comments on LaVar Ball's recent […]

The Indiana Pacers erected an insane first quarter lead against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. The opening 12 minutes ended with a 37-16 score. The 21-point lead was their highest since 2008 — even with the presence of All-Star Paul George in the lineup. This trend marks the 14th time in franchise history that […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will not have the services of spitfire point guard Damian Lillard for the second game in a row. According to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian, Lillard would not suit up versus the Oklahoma City Thunder this Tuesday because of a nagging calf injury that also forced the guard to sit out […]

The Chicago Bulls are set to decide on a date for Zach LaVine’s return, and it brings a lot of excitement to the team’s fans knowing that they will be able to finally see their young core, led by Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen, complete and playing together. Despite their lack of success this season, the […]

Whether it may be videobombing Kyle Lowry during interviews or goofing around with his teammates on the bench, Toronto Raptors star guard DeMar DeRozan has shown over the past couple of seasons that he has a playful side to him. He once again showed that on Friday’s morning shootaround prior to their matchup against the […]

Russell Westbrook’s strong run from last year is continuing this season. Despite most of the attention from the Oklahoma City Thunder focused on their “Big 3,” the reigning MVP is still performing at a very high level, recording triple-doubles with ease. On Monday, he notched the 93rd of his stellar career against the Phoenix Suns […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, there are already frights about how the match-up will take place. These fears have been established internally, most notably by Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler, who is afraid to defend LeBron James in their upcoming game according to Jerry Zgoda of the […]