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Despite opting for free agency this offseason, there was little doubt in veteran big man Pau Gasol’s mind that he would re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs. According to Melissa Rohlin of the San Antonio Express-News, the 37-year-old stated that it was how the organization utilizes the veteran players on the team. Pau said he […]

The new dynamic duo of the Los Angeles Lakers consists of two very young and very different players. Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball have been handed the keys to the franchise with training camp getting underway at the team’s new practice facility on Tuesday. Ball got the Lakers avid fan base buzzing after an incredible […]

The Boston Celtics went through plenty of changes to their roster over the summer that has created an entirely new feel around the organization. So much so that it has head coach Brad Stevens feeling that he is about to step into a new coaching job in the league, according to David Aldridge of NBA.com. […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson was proud about how NBA stars have handled their sentiments toward the recent wave of social injustice displayed in the last few months. From Stephen Curry openly stating his unwillingness to attend the White House next year after winning a second championship in three years, to LeBron James backing […]

The New York Knicks invested a lot of money to bring back Tim Hardaway Jr. after they gave the shooting guard a four-year, $71 million contract this offseason. As Jeff Hornacek tells the New York Post’s Steve Serby, the Knicks are high on Hardaway’s potential to live up to that contract and expect him to […]

To this day, Jordan Crawford is likely known for being the college kid who dunked on LeBron James in a Nike-sponsored basketball camp in 2009. For that to still be Crawford’s top claim to fame in 2017 is no longer as fun as it used to be for him. After all, he’s been a professional […]

Despite not landing at his desired destination, Paul George has made considerable progress in his playing situation than he has in the last few years with the Indiana Pacers. The All-Star forward has yet to suit up for the Oklahoma City Thunder after being traded for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis prior to the start […]

The Washington Wizards will be a little shorthanded to start the season following Markieff Morris’ sports hernia surgery which will keep him out for a month. As a result, Scott Brooks could opt to play Otto Porter more minutes as a stretch-four, Candace Buckner reports. Scott Brooks says Otto Porter Jr. playing more of the […]

One of Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal’s goals this season is to make the All-Star team for the very first time in his career, which is a good goal to have. However, Candace Buckner notes that Beal still has his eyes on the much bigger prize, which is to help his Wizards team keep winning. […]

Paul George is just about to find out how it’s like to trudge on an 82-game NBA regular season schedule playing alongside Russell Westbrook, but it seems he’s already got an idea. George was added to the mix of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the offseason via a trade with the Indiana Pacers. Right after […]

The Carmelo Anthony saga with the New York Knicks has come to an end, leaving a trail of resentment for some and peace for others. Anthony was labeled selfish, a ball-stopped, and a myriad of other adjectives that painted him as a cancer to the team, but his teammates surprisingly never had that idea about […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam was pretty much a non-factor from beyond the arc last season, as he hit just one three-pointer in seven attempts during his rookie year. However, TSN’s Josh Lewenberg reports that Siakam has made a “tweak” to his three-point shot over the summer, and that he’s starting to get excited about […]

Despite an incredible rapport with his New York Knicks teammates, Carmelo Anthony couldn’t manage to fall in favor with the organization after a growing belief that he’d negatively affect up-and-coming star Kristaps Porzingis. The messy divorce between the two parties was mainly caused by little rumors going around management, implying Anthony’s “habits” would affect Porzingis […]

Monday’s media day in the NBA saw players and coaches talk as much about Donald Trump as they did about the sport that feeds their family. It just goes to show us how big of an issue Trump’s recent comments about NFL players being “sons of b——” for kneeling during the playing of the national […]

The Golden State Warriors have made plenty of moves during the offseason, bringing back every free agent they intended to bring back, and adding a couple extra weapons in Omri Casspi and Nick Young in a very pivotal summer of 2017. But the reigning champions have gone above and beyond throughout the last few months […]

Mired in postseason embarrassment after a quick sweep on his Indiana Pacers at the end of the 2016-17 season, Paul George let the team’s front office know his intentions to leave Indiana, giving them one year’s time to potentially deal him to another team in hopes of getting a package back for him. In the […]

The Golden State Warriors on Friday afternoon held their Media Day to open up for the 2017-18 campaign. This year’s roster has reunited big man JaVale McGee and veteran guard Nick Young, who last played together with the Washington Wizards. With that in mind, McGee took to social media to voice his level of excitement […]

After turning a lot of heads following the release of his first signature shoes from Big Baller Brand, Lonzo Ball once again made a lot of headlines during the Summer League when he decided to wear sneakers of other NBA stars, from different brands. Many wondered if the trend would continue once the regular season […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have successfully traded for Carmelo Anthony during the weekend to form their own version of a “Big 3,” but they had to part ways with one of their crowd favorites, Enes Kanter. The Turkish international has been well-loved in the city, for being outspoken about his desire to represent them. […]

Taking a knee during the singing of the National Anthem has been a common sight these days, especially in the NFL. It has been a way for players and coaches to show that they are against different social issues the United States is currently facing. Even professional athletes from other leagues have done it, and […]

Now that the New York Knicks have rid themselves of Carmelo Anthony, the biggest obstacle for Kristaps Porzingis’ ascension as the team’s unquestioned franchise cornerstone is also gone. The alpha male status is there for the taking for the Latvian unicorn. With Anthony no longer there to shadow his shine, Porzingis believes that a bigger […]

Sports and politics are currently intertwined in an ugly blend, thanks to whatever it has been coming out of United States President Donald Trump’s mouth. Last Friday, Trump waged war against the NFL before he did against North Korea when he referred to football players kneeling during the playing of the national anthem before games […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled the rug from underneath the Los Angeles Lakers’ feet, nabbing Paul George and his services before the start of free agency with a trade that sent Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis to the Indiana Pacers. At first, the 6-foot-9 versatile wing saw the trade as a slap in the face, […]

Following their successful offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers fans have a lot of hope that this coming season will mark the end of their rebuilding process, and they will become a winning group once again. They brought in veterans like Brook Lopez and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to their fold to play alongside their young guns Julius […]

Following 2 1/2 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, veteran big man Enes Kanter now finds himself in a new venture with the New York Knicks after being part of the Carmelo Anthony trade. During the Knicks’ Media Day on Monday morning, Kanter revealed how he found out about the blockbuster trade. https://twitter.com/SInow/status/912356835340029952 The fact […]

Through his first two seasons in the league with the New York Knicks, Kristaps Porzingis developed a strong bond with Carmelo Anthony that extended off the court. With Anthony being dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder over the weekend, it has shifted things tremendously in New York to which Porzingis made light of the situation […]

LaVar Ball, father of new Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, is known for his overbearing nature and controversial antics, so it’s no secret a lot of people are worried he would continue meddling with his son, even in his career with the Purple and Gold. Despite this concern, however, Lakers president of basketball operations […]

Kyrie Irving made a lot of headlines when he shared last season that he thinks the Earth is flat. He has received mixed reactions from it, and many wondered if he was serious about it or not. Now he has broken his silence about the topic, and made it known that he was just trolling […]

Since the Chicago Bulls acquired guard Zach LaVine as part of the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves, there has been a lot of focus on his recovery from a torn ACL. During the Bulls’ Media Day on Monday, LaVine voiced much confidence in his rehab from the injury while stating that his […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant have had a rocky relationship as teammates in their Los Angeles Lakers days. After O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004, the two’s enmity never wavered. It even intensified with the media always having a field day documenting the many barbs and sideswipes each player had for the […]

There is no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a very talented player, and has emerged as one of the NBA’s stars of the future. His skill set is very unique, as he can play all five positions on the floor, causing nightmare matchups for opposing coaches. However, he has not been as successful when it […]

The demonstrations of professional teams in the country during the singing of the national anthem are continuing to be a controversial topic in the world of sports. With the latest comments made by President Donald Trump directed at the NFL, and after he withdrew his invitation to the Golden State Warriors to visit the White […]

After months of speculation, Carmelo Anthony has finally moved on from the New York Knicks and is now part of the Oklahoma City Thunder. When asked what his parting message to Knicks fans was, Melo wanted them to understand that this move was a “business decision” and had his career in mind, per Fred Katz […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are a different team in the post-Kobe Bryant era. The once-dominant franchise with 16 championship banners hanging in the rafters at Staples Center has a new practice facility, president of basketball operations, general manager, and a new roster built through the NBA Draft. On Monday, the Media Day was held at […]

San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard saw his season come to an abrupt end in the Western Conference Finals due to suffering an ankle sprain when he stepped on Golden State Warriors big man Zaza Pachulia’s foot in Game 1 of the series. The NBA has since directed its referees to have a strong emphasis […]

Heading into the 2017-18 season, there are many questions concerning the health of Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid, who is coming off a meniscus tear in his left knee. Throughout the process, Embiid has voiced much optimism about his recovery from the injury. However, during the team’s Media Day on Monday morning, he made […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were the talk of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas back in July. The team led by rookies Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma dominated the competition and came away champions while also creating a lot of buzz about this young group. Unfortunately for Ivica Zubac, this year’s Summer League stint was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made the big splash move on Saturday morning with the acquisition of All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony. It came less than a day after Anthony had opened up the teams he would waive his no-trade clause to include the Thunder. According to Royce Young of ESPN, the 33-year-old revealed that reigning league […]

Through most of his stellar NBA career, Dirk Nowitzki has been playing power forward for the Dallas Mavericks. However, entering his 20th season, his team will be fielding him in a different position instead. It was revealed recently that the Mavs will be starting the 39-year-old German international at the center position, according to Isaac […]