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The longtime saga between the Houston Rockets and their pursuit for former New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony came to a close after the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled a last-minute move to acquire his services prior to the start of training camp. While many questioned the team’s chemistry with Melo on the team, especially after […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to embark on a new adventure this season without veterans Vince Carter, Zach Randolph, and Tony Allen, who signed with different teams during this free agency craze of an offseason. A leadership role is more than ever etched into cornerstone Marc Gasol, who is recovering from an injury he suffered […]

Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson admitted that his new-look team, while exciting, will have a particular flaw coming into this season. While the run-and-gun style coach Luke Walton has pushed for can be thrilling and reminiscent of the Showtime era, Johnson noted his team was simply just not built for half […]

Andre Roberson had a solid season last year, as he was able to showcase his impressive skill set, especially on the defensive end. He did not shy away from defending some of the best shooting guards and small forwards of the league, even taking it on as a challenge to himself to limit their production. […]

For NBA players, their ultimate goal as professionals is to win a title and retire with a championship ring on their finger. While there are others who win multiple titles in their careers, some are not as fortunate and hang their sneakers for good without experiencing the feeling of being part of a championship team. […]

Earlier this week, the Toronto Raptors agreed to a four-year, $42 million extension with third-year forward Norman Powell. The 24-year-old opened up about his new contract voicing much appreciation about the Raptors’ long-term commitment to him, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN 1050 Radio. "It means everything to me that they believe in me." My […]

The Atlanta Hawks experienced much change to their roster this past offseason that has shifted the entire level of expectations around the organization. There is now a sense that the Hawks could in store for a long season that could see them finish among the bottom tier well outside the playoff picture in the Eastern […]

The Phoenix Suns have made a concerted effort to grow through its youth after picking No. 4 in the NBA Draft through the last couple of years, acquiring key pieces to their future equation. Head coach Earl Watson showed the team’s cards when he decided to make second-year shooting guard Devin Booker the starter over […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is dishing out chill pills to all the media surrounding him during this preseason. The dime maestro was seen wearing a hoodie during warmups, which some believe emulating fellow All-Star Carmelo Anthony, who popularized the clothing item during the summer in some scintillating Blackout Sessions with personal trainer Chris […]

After suffering a sprained left ankle during a preseason game last week against the Denver Nuggets, Lonzo Ball may already be done in this year’s preseason. The 19-year-old missed his second consecutive game on Sunday when his team faced the Sacramento Kings in Las Vegas. Head coach Luke Walton did not confirm whether Ball will […]

Despite already securing a new lucrative deal with the Golden State Warriors this offseason, Kevin Durant is still continuing to find ways to grow his company more. The Durant company has reportedly made its next major investment, and it will be something not related to basketball, and even sports in general. After visiting one of […]

It’s still the preseason and with only a bit more than a week to go before the start of the much-awaited regular season. The Oklahoma City Thunder made a key addition in Carmelo Anthony just weeks before the games count, making these precious days together really count. Russell Westbrook has been flooded with questions about […]

Retired NBA player Kenyon Martin grabbed headlines last week after his controversial comments about Jeremy Lin’s hair. In a now-deleted video on Instagram, the 39-year-old suggested that the Brooklyn Nets point guard shouldn’t have dreadlocks because he isn’t black. Martin has since clarified his statement and emphasized it was meant to be a joke. He […]

In the aftermath of the Golden State Warriors’ 142-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Warriors coach Steve Kerr was asked by The Athletic’s Anthony Slater what his favorite moment of the trip has been. One would think that seeing Stephen Curry explode for 40 points in three quarters would be fresh in Kerr’s mind. But […]

Russell Westbrook was noticeably silent when the whole controversy surrounding Kevin Durant and his criticism of the Oklahoma City Thunder while supposedly using another Twitter account broke a few weeks ago. The Thunder superstar liked an Instagram post by now-former teammate Enes Kanter’s response to Durant, but that was about it. Until now. @SheaSerrano thought […]

Kevin Durant has always brought a lot of energy and intensity with him whenever he plays on the court. During his trip to China recently, he wanted to make sure his fans knew how he does it, as well as how pumped up he is to play in front of them. The reigning Finals MVP […]

The Golden State Warriors are the latest NBA team to make the annual trip to China to play in a preseason game. However, it’s a trip that All-Star forward Draymond Green will not forget. The do-it-all forward told Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports that he believes the trip hurt his dieting and overall health. […]

The Golden State Warriors won their second title in three years last season, with Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green comprising the core that helped them reached their goal. Outside of their four stars, the Warriors also had a formidable supporting cast who made their jobs easier. One of them was Anderson […]

Damian Lillard and Victor Oladipo are making noise this offseason — the type that is pleasant to the ear. Despite being known best for their skills inside the basketball court, they are also trying to make a name for themselves in the music scene. Following the success of his first album, the Portland Trail Blazers […]

NBA players are showing what good Samaritans they are this preseason. The Portland Trail Blazers’ Evan Turner recently helped a stranger out after he saw her involved in a car accident. Utah Jazz forward Thabo Sefolosha took the helping to another level, though, as he saved someone from drowning in a river. According to Kyle […]

With less than two weeks to go before the start of the regular season, the New York Knicks’ injury woes are slowly piling up. Already playing without Frank Ntilikina, Ron Baker, Milton Doyle, and Jacob Wiley during Sunday’s preseason game against their cross town rivals, the Brooklyn Nets, the team also missed the services of […]

Sacramento Kings rookie point guard De’Aaron Fox will not return to Sunday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering a bruised lower back in the first half, per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell. Kings lottery pick De’Aaron Fox has a bruised lower back and won’t return tonight. He had 3 points on 1 for […]

Draymond Green has probably made a good number of grown men cry — in different ways — over the years. And when asked by The Athletic’s Anthony Slater what Green’s favorite fan interaction moment from the Golden State Warriors’ trip to China thus far was, his answer was when he reduced one to tears. Draymond Green […]

It’s been a rough couple of seasons for Jarrett Jack. The veteran point guard suffered a torn ACL in the 2015-16 season with the Brooklyn Nets. He was then limited to just two appearances for the New Orleans Pelicans last season and needed to undergo yet another knee surgery. Jack is currently playing in the […]

With the 2017-18 regular season starting soon, it’s now unclear when Rajon Rondo will be able to make his debut for the New Orleans Pelicans. He is currently suffering from sports hernia, and could miss up to four weeks of action, according to Scott Kushner of The Advocate. However, the team is committed to having […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson remains questionable for the team’s third preseason game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday due to a groin problem, Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press reports. Jackson, who was plagued by a left knee injury last season, has not yet seen time this preseason after he missed the […]

Kyrie Irving’s upcoming “Uncle Drew” movie won’t be out for another eight months, but fans eagerly awaiting the film’s release don’t have to wait any longer to get a general idea of the story behind Irving’s big-screen debut. CBS Sports’ Matt Moore took a screencap of Uncle Drew’s plot summary from IMDB and posted it […]

The injuries are continuing to pile up in the preseason games. During Sunday’s game between the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers, Sheldon Mac became the latest player to get hurt, after suffering what appears to be a torn Achilles, on a non-contact play. After jumping to receive a pass, he landed awkwardly on his left […]

Stephen Curry wasn’t the only Golden State Warriors player doing incredible things in China against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Teammate Draymond Green also got into the act as he sank an acrobatic three-pointer after doing a 360-degree turn to beat the expiring shot clock. https://youtu.be/83jhg4DyZQo Green caught an Omri Casspi inbounds pass on the corner, and while […]

In the last several years, the NBA has continued to make many alterations to the rules to be better provide a more entertaining product on the court. According to Nick Friedell of ESPN, commissioner Adam Silver has stated that the NBA will continue to consider possible changes to the playoff format. Adam Silver says the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to win a game in the NBA preseason with the team dropping all three matchups so far. Rookie phenom Lonzo Ball played in only two of those games as he suffered an ankle sprain in the loss to the Denver Nuggets in the team’s first game at the Staples […]

Veteran forward Rudy Gay finally took another major step forward in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles by taking the court for the first time with the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Following the game, Gay voiced relief about playing his first game since suffering the injury, according to Jeff McDonald of the San […]

After making their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in four seasons, the Boston Celtics made numerous roster changes as only four players remain from the 2016-17 NBA season. For the second consecutive season, they made a splash in free agency by signing Gordon Hayward to a four-year, $127 million deal. Hayward, who has reunited with […]

After signing a four-year, $94 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies last year, Chandler Parsons only appeared in 34 games due to knee problems. As the Grizzlies have made numerous roster changes during the offseason, they are hoping Parsons can remain relatively healthy. With Marc Gasol and Mike Conley still leading the way, the Grizzlies […]

It didn’t take long for two-time league MVP Stephen Curry to hit his stride in the Golden State Warriors’ third preseason action in China against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry led the way offensively for Golden State dropping 40 points in just three quarters of play. Although it may just be the preseason, it is a […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the most improved teams in the league. With two rising stars in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, the Timberwolves traded for Jimmy Butler and signed Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford. While it will take time for the Timberwolves to come together, […]

During last year’s draft, the Chicago Bulls used the 14th overall pick to select Denzel Valentine. Standing at 6-foot-6, with the ability to knock down perimeter jumpers and drive to the basket as needed, they did not hesitate in adding him to bolster their shooting guard rotation. However, with the guard-heavy lineup that they now […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has been fortunate enough to be involved with lots of great NBA talent that has led to multiple NBA championships through his own coaching or front office moves. He has been on the winning side of lineups that included legendary stars such as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane […]

Despite playing together for only a few months with the Los Angeles Lakers, Lonzo Ball and Brook Lopez are already starting to form a strong bond. They are also big fans of one another, and understand that they could be a force in the league, by complementing each other’s games. Ball thinks very highly of […]