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With only days left before the start of the regular season, Kyrie Irving is still soaking in his new home after going an undefeated 4-0 as a member of the Boston Celtics. The transition was sudden and unexpected, but one Irving jumped at the chance to get, even leaving more than $5 million on the […]

The tale of Jahlil Okafor has been one with plenty of ups and downs throughout his first two years in the league. Hailed as one of the most offensively talented big man in the 2015 NBA Draft, Okafor was selected with the third overall pick — showing enough promise in his first year with the […]

Jusuf Nurkic made quite an impact upon joining the Portland Trail Blazers in February. He averaged 15.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 20 games with the Blazers, who went 14-5 with him in the starting lineup. The Blazers saw a significant improvement on defense when Nurkic came into the lineup. This season, the […]

New Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony has seen a revitalizing change after leaving the New York Knicks after six seasons in the Big Apple, but has continued one of his signature call outs on defense when he’s about to get a rebound. The 33-year-old forward can be heard saying “I got it, get the […]

Despite being in one of the smallest markets in the nation, the Milwaukee Bucks have a storied history of hosting some of the best players to ever set foot on the hardwood. Generational talents like the “Big O” Oscar Robertson and the player formerly known as Lew Alcindor helped establish the Bucks as a legitimate […]

Kyrie Irving has a new team and a new number this season. But does the new Boston Celtics point guard also have a new gimmick? At the end of the Celtics’ 108-100 preseason win at the Charlotte Hornets’ hive, Irving proceeded to give his game-worn sneakers to a fan wearing his Celtics jersey. #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/Ap2E31BurX […]

Even after all the time he spent on the sidelines, neither Joel Embiid’s game nor his mouth show any signs of rust. The Philadelphia 76ers big man carried on from where he left off last season as he scored an incredible 22 points in just 15 minutes of play in his first preseason game against […]

It has been a continued rut of disappointment for the Sacramento Kings for more than the past decade with their last playoff appearance coming 11 years ago. However, the front office has made many changes to the roster over the offseason by bringing many new faces via free agency and the draft. It is something that […]

This upcoming season will be a big one for Julius Randle. The fourth-year Los Angeles Lakers forward doesn’t figure to be offered an extension by the team, who are looking to open up a large amount of cap space to chase marquee free agents next offseason. With his rookie deal set to expire next summer, […]

Indiana Pacers wing Glenn Robinson III has undergone ankle surgery which will keep him out until the middle of December, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Robinson III had missed most of training camp and the preseason with a high ankle sprain, and the necessity now for a surgical procedure will extend his original two-month timetable on […]

Amid a closely-contested point guard battle, Jamal Murray did not take his opportunity to shine in the Denver Nuggets’ last preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The second-year guard had just five points on 2-of-8 from the field and 1-of-6 from beyond the arc in his start. However, BSN Denver’s Harrison Wind reports that […]

Heading into this upcoming season, one of the underlying stories around the Boston Celtics is centered around the contract situation regarding fourth-year guard Marcus Smart. The 23-year-old is set to enter the final year of his four-year, $14.8 million rookie contract that also includes a $6 million qualifying offer to make him a restricted free […]

The Phoenix Suns have waived two of their training camp invites, forward Anthony Bennett and guard Peter Jok. The team announced the moves on their official Twitter account. BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns have waived forward Anthony Bennett and guard/forward Peter Jok. pic.twitter.com/iCu0YwEZEI — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 11, 2017 Bennett, 24, was the former No. […]

Kyrie Irving looks like he’s ready for the start of the regular season. The new Boston Celtics point guard’s trademark handles and finishes around the rim looked right on point as he easily blew by Charlotte Hornets big man Dwight Howard and had a nifty finish for a transition layup. Celtics reporter Marc D’Amico posted […]

Fresh off signing his massive new contract extension, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid finally made his preseason debut against the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid only recently got back on the court after suffering the knee injury which ended his season prematurely in March. However, it certainly looked like Embiid is back to his best physically, or at […]

For much of the last few seasons, the New York Knicks had become a team marred by dysfunction and disappointment on and off the court. However, the organization experienced much upheaval both in the front office and on the roster in hopes of getting things back on the right track this upcoming campaign. According to […]

The start of the regular season is now less than a week away with the preseason winding down to the last few games. However, it appears that the Atlanta Hawks will be without the services of veteran big man Miles Plumlee for the first few weeks of the season, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. […]

In the last few seasons, the NBA has shifted the landscape toward a faster-paced offense around the league with teams fully adopting that approach. However, Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol recently voiced to Ronald Tillery of USA TODAY Network that the team will speed up their offensive approach but doesn’t envision it getting up […]

Following weeks of building anticipation, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday morning finally agreed to terms on a five-year, $146.5 million extension with forward Andrew Wiggins. According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, the new contract does not possess any player options in any of the years of the deal. Andrew Wiggins' Minnesota final extension terms: […]

For much of the offseason, teams spent time clarifying what direction they were going heading into the 2017-18 season with. The Chicago Bulls traded away Jimmy Butler, bought out Dwyane Wade, and are in full-rebuild mode. The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for Butler, signed vets like Taj Gibson, Jeff Teague, as well as Jamal Crawford and […]

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. The storied franchise gave up an average of 106.9 points per game which was 27th in the league. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, head coach Luke Walton wants his team to turn the corner defensively. Veteran forward Corey […]

The Golden State Warriors reloaded this offseason by signing seven of their impending free agents, including two key starters and two essential players off the bench. If that wasn’t enough, the reigning champions scored great fits on sharpshooter Nick Young, and all-around forward Omri Casspi, giving the team maximum flexibility to play them at various […]

Joel Embiid is slated to make his preseason debut in a few minutes against the Brooklyn Nets, but even with this being the last warmup prior to the start of the regular season, the big man will only see 12-to-14 minutes on the court, according to Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly. “The Process” will play […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton and his coaching staff are currently evaluating the team’s players leading up to the regular-season opener against the L.A. Clippers on Oct. 19. One of the many players under the microscope in Los Angeles right now is Jordan Clarkson. Although Clarkson has been a solid contributor for the […]

Following the decision to move All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas part of the deal that landed the Boston Celtics fellow All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, there has been much talk about how it all came about. In Thomas’ point of view, it was something that came out of left field as he had a strong […]

The NBA has made changes to the All-Star Game in hopes of promoting better competition among the players and a more interested fan base after years of it being nothing else than an offensive exhibition, with every year garnering scoring records one after the other. Under the new rules, two team captains will be selected […]

Add another player to already depleted L.A. Clippers roster. Guard Patrick Beverley sat out Tuesday night’s open practice at USC’s Galen Center due to a sore right knee, only further shortening the rotational players the Clippers have to work with. With just a preseason back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers remaining, which […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich made his return to the stands against the Orlando Magic after sitting out for the previous two preseason games. The man at the helm backed the opinions of his assistant, Becky Hammon, who told reporters forward LaMarcus Aldridge had emerged as more of a leader of the team. […]

Julius Randle is once again a man on a mission during this training camp, reportedly playing with an edge in light of the battle for the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting power forward spot on the line. Head coach Luke Walton noted his effort during camp has shown, given the challenge ahead of him with only […]

The Denver Nuggets have not only upgraded their roster with the addition of Paul Millsap, but have also added another year and another offseason under centerpiece Nikola Jokic, who is slated to go from an offensive dynamo to an all-around star in the coming years. Head coach Mike Malone noted his progress after four of […]

The Golden State Warriors have revolutionized not only the offensive firepower that can be had in this league, but also the efficiency in which it can happen under. While the Dubs were a team with plenty of potential under Mark Jackson, the Steve Kerr era brought a completely different dimension, tapping into the potential of […]

The Denver Nuggets fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, but not before a controversial play took place as center Nikola Jokic attempted to set a screen in front of Russell Westbrook, who met him with a shoulder charge that got him to the ground, consequently penalized with a Flagrant 1 foul. https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/917921809500131328 Jokic, […]

To begin what was a dramatic offseason, the Houston Rockets acquired Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers. Two weeks later, Leslie Alexander announced he was selling the team, which was eventually sold to Tilman Fertitta for a reported $2.2 billion. While the Rockets only gave up role players and prospects in the Paul trade, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a five-year, $148 million extension with the team, according to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post. Putting the pen to the paper. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/PJCgnMiESI — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 11, 2017 With this signing, the Timberwolves will have a whopping $123 million in team salary tied on […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, all the attention was on the Los Angeles Lakers selecting Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick. However, Kyle Kuzma, who was the team’s 27th overall pick, has stolen the headlines with his performances at the Las Vegas Summer League and preseason. After winning the Summer League championship Most Valuable […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge has been long hailed as a poker player executive, the one that knows when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em. But for once Ainge took the cards from under his sleeve and planted one after another on the table, making moves he wasn’t expected to make — cards […]

Andre Iguodala has been one of the pillars in Golden State’s temple of success since coming to the Warriors in 2013. His value as a Swiss army knife has only increased every season, providing the second unit with whatever is needed — scoring, playmaking, rebounding, or a hound-like defensive intensity that few others can match. […]

Only a day after the Philadelphia 76ers announced that they have re-signed him, Joel Embiid already bared his plans on how he is going to spend a portion of his money. However, purchasing a new house or luxury cars will take a backseat for now, as he made it known that he wants to help […]

The New York Knicks have signed free agent point guard Trey Burke, the team announced on Wednesday. The Knicks roster now stands at the maximum of 20, and Burke is expected to compete against veterans Jarrett Jack and Ramon Sessions for a spot at the point. New York will be forced to waive or trade a […]