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The Detroit Pistons were undoubtedly one of the NBA’s premier teams in the early-to-mid 2000’s. Although their squad was loaded with All-Stars, it was big man Ben Wallace who served as the anchor of that lineup. As an uncanny defender and ferocious shot-blocker, Wallace helped the Pistons to their first championship in over a decade. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million veteran’s minimum deal with free agent forward Dante Cunningham, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The 6-foot-8 forward was being closely eyed by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were also in search of a three-and-D asset. Cunningham has a career-changing season in 2016-17, shooting […]

Michael Beasley has played for five teams in the NBA so far in his career, including the Minnesota Timberwolves for which he suited up for two seasons from 2010 to 2012. As with every stop Beasley has had in the past, his time with the Timberwolves was full of peaks and valleys. As a 6-9 […]

Luka Doncic’s international showcase during this year’s EuroBasket tournament has proved to be much more than any McDonald’s All-American or NCAA Tournament can prove to NBA scouts. The 18-year-old Slovenian prodigy had a torrid nine games, leading his home country to the first title in international competition, battling to an undefeated 9-0 record after taking […]

In the aftermath of the preseason rankings offered by Sports Illustrated and ESPN earlier in the month, NBA players have had plenty of fodder with where they are ranked. From minimal discretions ranging from a spot to a few, to outright “blatant disrespect” to the likes of Carmelo Anthony ranking 37th and 64th respectively. While […]

Danilo Gallinari’s recovery progress from a fractured right hand is trending towards the right direction. According to Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders, the forward is nearing a full recovery and could be just a few days from being 100 percent healthy. Good news for Clippers fans, I hear that Danilo Gallinari is just days away […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue their relentless search for assets to fill the last three remaining roster spots prior to the start of training camp. After spending a whopping amount in the contracts of Jimmy Butler, Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford this offseason and an imminent five-year, $148 million extension awaiting Andrew Wiggins — […]

It didn’t take long for Kevin Durant’s Twitter and Instagram’s secondary accounts to come into question, now part of a Scooby-Doo-like mystery investigation, which started by asking his teammate Draymond Green and L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan about its veracity. TMZ Sports caught up with them outside of the L.A. nightclub scene and asked them […]

Coming into what’s primed to be an exciting new season for Oklahoma City Thunder faithful, it won’t be Russell Westbrook and Paul George cashing in the highest, but rather Westbrook and Steven Adams, who inked to a four-year, $100 million extension early last season. His $22.4 million salary earnings is bound to put a different […]

Omri Casspi’s busy summer has been an ample warmup for what’s to come, after signing a one-year, $2.1 million deal with the Golden State Warriors this season, giving them an excellent weapon off the bench to complement their already monstrous depth. Coming off an offseason where he hosted the 16th annual Basketball Without Borders in […]

Before agreeing to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Andrew Bogut also fielded feelers from other teams. According to NBA.com’s David Aldridge, there were at least three other teams that came knocking on Bogut’s door: the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wolves made major pitch for Bogutl; had playing […]

Stephon Marbury, an avid New Yorker looking for a return to the NBA and derivatively a basketball fan, still holds Carmelo Anthony in high regard. The New York Knicks star forward has gone through a couple of rough seasons with the team, ranging from injuries to playing with loose pieces to a puzzle that didn’t […]

Rebounding is less about luck and more about skill — and size. The last factor means that point guards aren’t supposed to get plenty of rebounds, let alone beat big men to loose balls from missed shots. But that’s not what this list is about. This is about the court generals who’ve put seven-footers to […]

NBA referees have been the subject of complains from players and coaches over the past years, as they feel that the calls the officials make are not consistent, and that a number of violations are being missed during games. That said, the league is continuing to find ways to improve officiating and bring back the […]

The latest installment of the popular NBA 2K series — NBA 2K18 — was unofficially released last week, and it’s safe to say it’s as real as it gets. From the player’s face, tattoos, hair, and other accessories, the attention to detail was just top notch. Of course, the same thing goes for the sneakers […]

Not even playing a single game yet for his new team, newly-acquired Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez is reportedly in danger of missing a part of their series of preseason games. The development stems from back issues he has been dealing with this summer, according to Bill Oram of the OC Register, and the team […]

Marcus and Markieff Morris went on trial on Monday in Phoenix for felony assault charges filed against them. The lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred back in 2015, where the twins were apparently part of an orchestrated attack that left their former acquaintance badly beaten. The details of the opening statement were released by […]

Adidas has finally jumped over the Jumpman as the second-most popular sneaker in the United States, according to the announcement by market tracking company NPD Group as reported by ESPN’s Darren Rovell. Nike remained as the brand leader in the industry, but Adidas is slowly getting back in the game, with the surpassing of the […]

Despite a banged-up body that has suffered numerous injuries, some people in the NBA still believe that veteran big man Andrew Bogut could still contribute. Count Luke Walton among them, as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach is being reported by NBA.com’s David Aldridge as one who lobbied hard for the recruitment of the former […]

With the upcoming season just a few weeks away, the NBA has launched its new campaign, with the theme “I’m Why.” This comes as a follow up to the success of their promotion last year, “This is why we play,” which quickly became a hit to fans around the world, especially with the commercials that […]

Having played for the Indiana Pacers himself, Stephen Jackson could be a good resource person for Myles Turner to learn more about what the team wants from their players, especially from the young center who is expected to be their next franchise player. The 21-year-old Texas product recently made an appearance on ESPN’s “The Jump” […]

Andrew Bogut will have the chance to resurrect his NBA career, as it has been reported that he has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The exact details of the contract have not been revealed yet, but it is believed to be for the veteran’s minimum. Free agent center […]

The Miami Heat have announced the signing of forward Erik McCree per a press release on the Heat’s website. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. McCree, 23, is a 6-foot-8 forward who went undrafted in this summer’s draft after spending three seasons with Louisiana Tech. He averaged 17.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, and shot 36 […]

The Golden State Warriors are already the most successful team in the NBA over the past three years, as they have reached the Finals in three consecutive seasons, and won two championships. Their lineup is also considered one of the most talented in league history, which makes them favorites once again to win the title […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially signed forward Amile Jefferson and guard Melo Trimble, according to a press release sent out by the Wolves PR’s official Twitter account. Terms of their contracts were not disclosed, but both are likely one-year, partially guaranteed deals. #Twolves announce the team has signed forward Amile Jefferson and guard Melo Trimble […]

Kevin Durant’s mishap on Twitter recently has become a much talked about topic in the NBA lately. He has received mixed reactions on social media, and even had Jimmy’s Seafood trolling him for it. Now, one of the most active and hilarious league players on twitter, Joel Embiid, has followed suit, as he also tried […]

The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t make too many offseason changes from the roster which made a significant jump last season. The Bucks added nine wins from the season before to go 42-40, and gave the Toronto Raptors a tough fight in the first round before eventually succumbing in six games. Backup center could’ve been an issue […]

For most NBA stars, extra income comes from endorsements that are made possible by their market appeal. Dewayne Dedmon, however, isn’t the type that advertisers would invest in to endorse their products. That’s why a particular stipulation on Dedmon’s contract with the Atlanta Hawks is very much a welcome opportunity for the big man to […]

Having been a professional basketball player and NBA veteran, Joe Bryant was very happy that his son, Kobe, also made it into the league, and as it turned out, became one of the best players to ever play the game. He recently shared how he felt watching him compete at the highest level, especially representing […]

For high school standouts who plan to play in the NBA in the future, the usual path they take is to stay in college for a year, and turn themselves into a one-and-done player, to comply with the league’s requirement. However, there are also some other options available for them, like turning professional overseas, or […]

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow has been turning heads with the work he’s been putting in this offseason, a source told Miami Herald columnist Barry Jackson. A source said Justise Winslow, back from shoulder surgery that sidelined him most of last season, “has been off the board with his commitment this summer” – both in […]

In an interview with ESPN’s First Take, Kyrie Irving says he’s excited to play for the Boston Celtics, and as MassLive.com’s Jay King notes, one of his reasons is that he’s finally able to be the point guard of his own team. “I’m ecstatic,” Irving said. “I’m just looking forward to playing my position. I’m […]

There has been no shortage of hype building around Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. since he was selected with the ninth overall pick in this year’s draft. This increased attention and scrutiny around Smith Jr. has pushed him to want to strive to prove his supporter right rather than his critics wrong, […]

The NBA is currently facing some issues that they plan to address soon. One of them is whether or not there is a need to reform the lottery, which they will vote on later this month. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey recently shared his thoughts about it, as he will also take part in […]

Danny Ainge is a big believer in the Celtics’ youngsters, as can be seen in his refusal to trade young players. In an interview with the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn, the Celtics president was particularly optimistic about guards Terry Rozier and Marcus Smart’s chances of improving this upcoming season. He also expects young wings Jayson […]

One of the most common significant injuries that have arisen in the NBA over the last several years has dealt with the ACL. This type of injury has generally been believed to be connected to being heavily influenced by the larger workloads on the floor subsequently increasing the amount of wear and tear on the […]

Leading into his rookie campaign, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has drawn plenty of praise for the potential he has to develop into a premier talent in the league. Despite that, general manager Danny Ainge voiced that he doesn’t believe Tatum won’t earn the Rookie of the Year award due to his expected minute workload […]

It has been nearly two years since veteran big man Glen Davis last played in an NBA with the L.A. Clippers. However, Davis has recently upped his efforts to rebooting his NBA career with his decision to participate in a co-ed league in Las Vegas ran by former Rapper Master P. In line with that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are close to finalizing an agreement with Cal standout Ivan Rabb, closing in on a three-year deal, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Rabb excelled in his second season at Cal, posting a double-double of 14 points, 10.5 rebounds, and a block per game — enough to warrant the eyes […]