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D’Angelo Russell had a fairly mature response when asked to comment on some recent criticisms by the NBA legend who traded him. At his introductory press conference with the Brooklyn Nets, Russell essentially downplayed recent comments by Los …
Things tend to get a bit silly late in the second round of the NBA Draft, and the 2017 edition was no exception. As is customary, numerous reporters, generally led early on by The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, tweeted out upcoming selections …
The Oklahoma City Thunder used their first-round pick on a pro-Kevin Durant Golden State Warriors fan. The Thunder made Terrance Ferguson, a 19-year-old swingman who opted to pass on college and play professionally in Australia for a year, the No. 21 …
The Chicago Bulls may be about to blow it all up. Sam Amick of USA Today reported that, in light of the Jimmy Butler trade, the Bulls have not yet approached Rajon Rondo about a buyout, but it is “a possibility.” No discussion yet of a …
It remains unclear what Jimmy Butler thinks about being traded by the Chicago Bulls, but one member of his inner circle doesn’t seem sorry to see him go. Travelle Gaines, Butler’s personal trainer, sent a scathing tweet shortly after …
The Chicago Bulls look to be on the verge of a full rebuilding effort, and it may signal the end of Dwyane Wade’s short time there. HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy reported that Wade’s decision to opt into the second year of his Bulls …
In many ways, Lonzo Ball and his father LaVar are very different. LaVar is outspoken and likes to rock the boat, where the No. 2 overall pick is more reserved and lets his play do the talking. One area where they have something in common, though, is …
No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz fell into the trap of the poorly-edited Instagram ad on Thursday night. Hours after landing with the Philadelphia 76ers, Fultz, who has a partnership with Tissot, posted an ad about his new city and customized watch. …
Any progress made by the Boston Celtics toward a Paul George trade appears to have halted, according to reports. The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday that talks between the Celtics and Indiana Pacers, which had been making …
Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton may want to get used to having to respond to outlandish LaVar Ball quotes now that Lonzo is a Laker. He got his first bit of practice in Thursday night, offering a very funny — and apt — response to …
Many Boston Celtics fans were left wondering why the team wasn’t more involved in the process that ultimately saw the Chicago Bulls trade Jimmy Butler, and the answer is pretty simple: Danny Ainge loves his draft picks. According to K.C. …
Look out, Lonzo Ball. The Philadelphia 76ers are coming for you. After Ball’s father LaVar made a bold playoff guarantee in an ESPN interview after the Lakers selected the UCLA guard No. 2 overall, Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons had a simple …
The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics are having serious discussions about a Paul George, according to reports. Adrian Wojnarowski of the Vertical reported Thursday that the two sides had gained momentum on a trade, but are still some way apart. …
LaVar Ball gave another strange, surreal interview with ESPN after the Los Angeles Lakers selected his son Lonzo No. 2 overall. First, LaVar had a Big Baller Brand hat ready and waiting for the moment, claiming that he had it made when Lonzo was …
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly closing in on acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Chicago Bulls. ESPN’s Marc Stein reported the news Thursday. The Wolves are close to acquiring Jimmy Butler from Chicago, according to league sources …
LaVar Ball has arrived at the NBA Draft and is already holding court with his trademark big talk. Ball spoke on ESPN prior to the draft, where he once again asserted that he had spoken into existence his son Lonzo being a Laker, which is exceedingly …
