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The Houston Rockets are continuing on their rebuilding efforts as they are planning to part ways with swingman Ben McLemore soon. After his release, many contenders are expected to make a bid to acquire his services for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, via The Athletic‘s Shams Charania. The Houston Rockets are planning to waive […]

The Los Angeles Lakers chose to stand pat at Thursday’s trade deadline. That wouldn’t have been surprising up to a week ago, as a fully-healthy Lakers roster led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis is certainly talented enough to repeat as champs. That holds true, but James’ sprained ankle altered the mindset of the Lakers. […]

The Utah Jazz currently sit atop the Western Conference with a 29-10 record and a league-best plus-8.4 average point differential. The impressive run can be credited to many things, including excellent coaching by Quin Snyder, All-Star play by Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, and Donovan Mitchell, and great depth all-around. The Jazz run a solid nine-man […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James crossed paths with Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook as Westbrook was conducting an interview on the Disney World campus on Monday, and James interrupted the media session to inquire about Westbrook’s strained right quad. “How’s the quad?” James asked Westbrook. “Good,” Westbrook curtly replied. Here’s an injury update: LeBron […]

Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore brightened a young fan’s day during these trying times. Even with the NBA on a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 27-year-old Kansas product made sure to give back to his fans through a simple gesture of a surprise video call. A teary-eyed kid couldn’t hide his excitement when […]

Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore took flight on Sunday afternoon against the New Orleans. McLemore took the ball strong to the rim late in the first quarter. Needless to say, he served up a massive facial on Pelicans rookie big man Jaxson Hayes: https://twitter.com/TheRenderNBA2/status/1224053010927702025 Hayes was clearly late in his rotation as the help defender. […]

The Houston Rockets will be going with Ben McLemore in place of Danuel House Jr. in their starting lineup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, according to Rockets play-by-play announcer Craig Ackerman. One more lineup nugget…Ben McLemore will start in place of House https://t.co/6EVlvMtqAb — Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) January 11, 2020 It’s worth noting, the […]

Houston Rockets forward Ben McLemore is likely to return to the bench after enjoying a nice three-game stint as a starter. Danuel House Jr., who has started at small forward for most of the season, is due his spot back after returning from an illness, scoring 16 points in a win over the Toronto Raptors. […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey trolled Sacramento Kings fans after they acquired Ben McLemore. Via Instagram, Morey posted the popular Drake meme to troll Kings fans. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0WEGa3hPUf/?utm_source=ig_embed McLemore, 26, was selected seventh overall by the Kings in 2013. After spending his first four years in the NBA in Sacramento, he signed with the Memphis […]

Free agent guard Ben McLemore has agreed to a partially guaranteed two-year deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. McLemore will be part of an open competition for the few final roster spots, which include nine guaranteed contracts, six partial or non-guaranteed contracts and three Exhibit 10 deals […]

Several free agents are expected to line up for the Toronto Raptors in their upcoming free-agent minicamp. Among those who are expected to join are former lottery picks Ben McLemore and Cameron Payne. According to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, McLemore — who played for the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies — headlines the list […]

The NBA buyout season is in full swing. Across the league, teams have waived players to free cap space, open roster spots for incoming players, or get rid of a veteran to allow a younger player the opportunity to absorb the minutes left behind by the older one. Other teams have gone thrift shopping, signing […]

Well, apparently, Ben McLemore is not signing with the Toronto Raptors after all. After it looked like the Raptors were set to ink McLemore to a deal following his release from the Sacramento Kings, complications with the CBA arose as Toronto was trying to bring him aboard on a 10-day contract this past weekend, according […]

After trading for Marc Gasol before the trade deadline expired, the Toronto Raptors find themselves with numerous roster openings. Of course, with the buyout market beginning to take shape, the Raptors will have plenty of options to bolster their bench and fill in any holes. 5. Shelvin Mack While the Raptors have a fine backup […]

The Toronto Raptors have some open space on their roster, and they have decided to fill one of the openings with guard Ben McLemore, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. McLemore played in 19 games with the Sacramento Kings this season, averaging 3.9 points over 8.3 minutes per game while shooting 39.1 percent from […]

The Sacramento Kings are waiving shooting guard Ben McLemore, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. McLemore appeared in 19 games this season for the Kings and averaged 3.9 points while shooting 39.1 percent from the field, 41.5 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free-throw line. He was making $5,460,000, the final year […]

Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of Sacramento Kings shooting guard Ben McLemore’s failed attempt to receive a personal challenge from Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Last year on Mamba Day (8/24), Bryant issued a number of challenges to NBA players via social media. Bryant requested that Isaiah Thomas make the All-NBA first team, John […]

In a video that surfaced on TMZ Sports, it seemed like Sacramento Kings combo guard Ben McLemore was taking a firm stand by saying that NFL players should stop kneeling during the national anthem as it is an act of disrespect to the nation. “You should always represent our nation. That’s how I feel. I […]

The Sacramento Kings are finishing up a trade to send guard/forward Garrett Temple to the Memphis Grizzlies in return for Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis, and cash considerations, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Temple has been a solid wing for the last few seasons, making him a valuable asset that fits the mold of the Grizzlies’ […]

With Mike Conley out indefinitely, the Memphis Grizzlies will most likely miss the postseason. However, that doesn’t mean that the team isn’t active on the trade market. In fact, they are currently gauging interest in shooting guard Ben McLemore. The Memphis Grizzlies are gauging the value of Ben McLemore on the trade market, league sources […]

It has been a long winding path back to the court for veteran guard Ben McLemore since suffering a broken foot in the offseason. However, it appears that the 24-year-old is set to make his debut with the Memphis Grizzlies later this week as the team announced on Thursday morning that he has been recalled […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ben McLemore is eyeing a return to the floor this Saturday when his team faces off with the Houston Rockets, Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com is reporting. Appearing more likely @BenMcLemore, barring setback, makes @memgrizz debut Saturday at Houston. Selden also close as conditioning continues. — Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) November 7, 2017 Ben McLemore […]

Ben McLemore has been through a progressive recovery after suffering a broken foot during the offseason. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, McLemore is set to go through the next phase of his recovery as the Memphis Grizzlies have put him in a short stint with their G League affiliate. Grizzlies assigning Ben McLemore to […]

Earlier this offseason, veteran guard Ben McLemore inked a two-year, $10.7 million deal in free agency with the Memphis Grizzlies. However, it appears that his debut with the Grizzlies may be delayed as he has reportedly suffered a broken foot that will force him to miss the next few months, according to RealGM. Ben McLemore will […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have now joined the free agency frenzy as they have recently come to terms with free agent shooting guard Ben McLemore. The deal is reportedly for two years, $11 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He will join the team needing depth in their guard rotation, especially with the uncertainty in Vince […]

With the free agency period underway, it has been quite active during the first couple of hours around the league. Although the Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to be big spenders this summer, the team has reached out to a few notable players on the open market, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Among the […]

The Sacramento Kings have sent Ben McLemore to test the waters of free agency. ESPN’s Chris Haynes pointed out that the Kings have just decided to decline their fifth-year option on McLemore’s contract, which now gives the other NBA teams a chance to snap up the 24-year-old shooting guard this offseason. Sacramento Kings to decline extending […]

The Sacramento Kings are unlikely to reach a rookie-scale contract extension with fourth-year shooting guard Ben McLemore by the Oct. 31 deadline, according to league sources. This would result in the Kansas product becoming a restricted free agent, giving the Kings the opportunity to match any team’s offer if he is signed to an offer […]

Despite being linked to a lot of trade rumors recently, Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore is handling the situation professionally and continues to do his best during the team’s ongoing training camp. The Kansas product’s attitude and commitment to the game has not remained unnoticed as his head coach, Dave Joerger, gave high praises for the work he […]

The Sacramento Kings have been involved in the rumor mill as of late, with Ben McLemore and Rudy Gay being mentioned as potential trade pieces. Kings general manager Vlade Divac has now made it clear, however, that he does not intend to move either player any time soon. It was recently reported that the Kings […]

Following reports of trade discussions between the Sacramento Kings and the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN’s Marc Stein has reported on a development in the negotiations. The Bucks offered point guard Michael Carter-Williams for 23-year-old shooting guard Ben McLemore but the Kings have turned down the offer. Milwaukee has a gap in their backcourt following the hamstring injury of Khris Middleton […]

With an immediate need at the shooting guard position, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to make some changes. Bucks wing player Khris Middleton has been ruled out of action for six months after surgery on his left hamstring, leaving a hole in the backcourt. Members of Milwaukee’s front office have reportedly reached out to the […]

Prior to entering the NBA, Ben McLemore was touted as another Ray Allen. He had the same athleticism and his shooting stroke drew raves from scouts. But one thing that he lacked was the type of confidence that separated Allen from his fellow peers. McLemore has played three seasons already, yet he is still looking […]

The Sacramento Kings are looking to trade guard Ben McLeMore, and have been looking for suitors since last season’s trade deadline. After adding Arron Afflalo and signing rookie Malachi Richardson, the team has chose the direction they would like to pursue at the shooting guard position going forward. McLeMore is only 23-years-old with plenty of […]

Thanks to the power of the Internet, Sacramento Kings shooting guard Ben McLemore was reunited with his lost dog, who went missing on Monday. McLemore tweeted a picture of a flyer, saying that “Rolex” — his French Bulldog — was missing, along with his description. Rolex is still missing.Please tweet if you have any information or […]

Ben McLemore is looking to step up his game this season. He regressed from 32 minutes per game in his sophomore season to 21 minutes last year. Some Kings fans are starting to lose faith in McLemore, but that hasn’t stopped Ben from putting in the work this summer to get to the point where […]

Throughout their history, the Sacramento Kings have had some great and memorable moments. Their peak was the period of 1998-2004, during which their dynamic roster (composed from great players such as Vlade Divac, Peja Stojackovic, Jason Williams, Mike Bibby, Doug Christie, and Chris Webber) made the playoffs six times. In four of those years, they […]

Unfortunately, it just hasn’t been the first two years that Ben McLemore had expected for the Sacremento Kings. He has really struggled to produce and has become a second thought in their rotation. Marco Belinelli was added to pick up for McLemore’s slack, but he wasn’t able to do so. McLemore could have given up […]