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Kristaps Porzingis

Report: Knicks afraid of Kristaps Porzingis rebelling, hurting team’s image

Phil Jackson’s willingness to trade Kristaps Porzingis seemingly has little to do with the former first-round pick’s game and everything to do with his attitude toward the team. Porzingis skipped his exit meeting with the New York Knicks …

Lamar Odom

Lamar Odom responds to Stephen A. Smith’s ‘crack’ comment

Stephen A. Smith has been outspoken about his displeasure with Phil Jackson and James Dolan’s efforts to run the New York Knicks. Thursday on ESPN’s “First Take,” he criticized Jackson, dating back to his first days in charge …

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Report: Cavs would be interested in Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony if bought out

After losing to the Warriors in five games in the NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers have shown a keen interest in upgrading their roster before next season. That won’t be easy given Cleveland’s cap situation and lack of easy-to-move …

LeBron James Chris Paul

Chris Paul re-elected as president of the NBA Player’s Association

After a successful first term, Chris Paul has been re-elected to serve as the President of the NBA Player’s Association. During his first term, Paul was involved in the negotiation of the latest collective bargaining agreement. Chris Paul was …

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson takes parting shot at D’Angelo Russell’s leadership qualities

Days after sending D’Angelo Russell packing, Magic Johnson continues to show him no mercy and no chill. Addressing the media at Lonzo Ball’s introductory press conference on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball …

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith says vertical leap increased by eight inches after ACL tear

In addition to being the new future of the Dallas Mavericks, Dennis Smith Jr. may also be Bionic Man. Speaking with reporters on Friday after being drafted by the Mavs with the No. 9 pick the day before, Smith said his vertical leap increased by …

Kyle Lowry

Report: Wolves targeting Kyle Lowry, Jrue Holiday, other point guards in free agency

After triggering an earthquake with Thursday’s blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler, the Minnesota Timberwolves may be coming back for an aftershock. Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News reports on Friday that the Wolves think they can upgrade at the …

Blake Griffin

Report: Blake Griffin opts out of Clippers contract

The Los Angeles Clippers were expected to undergo changes this summer and the first domino has fallen. According the Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, Blake Griffin is opting out of his contract. Sources: Clippers All-Star forward Blake Griffin has …

Magic Johnson calls Lonzo Ball ‘the new face of the Lakers’

After Lonzo Ball was drafted with the second overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, expectations are high in Los Angeles for the young point guard. Those expectations may have grown during Ball’s introductory press conference with the …

Report: Kings to release veteran Arron Afflalo

Just one day after an NBA Draft in which the Sacramento Kings landed three first-round picks with high hopes, the team is now clearing playing time for those young players. The Kings will reportedly release veteran guard Aaron Afflalo before his …

Kentavious Caldwell Pope

Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope suspended two games for DUI arrest

Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been suspended two games by the NBA for a recent traffic stop that ended with Caldwell-Pope arrested for driving while under the influence. The NBA cited “pleading guilty to operating a motor …

Lonzo Ball listed as early favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year

Only one day after the NBA Draft, prognosticators already have an eye on the Rookie of the Year race for 2017-2018. The award for this past season has not yet been passed out, but that didn’t stop Bovada from releasing odds for next …

Malik Monk

Malik Monk admits he thought he would be a Knick

Depending on your perspective, Malik Monk may have dodged a major bullet in Thursday’s draft. After he was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 11 overall pick, the former Kentucky star made a somewhat surprising admission. “I …

Joel Embiid

Brett Brown hints Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons may start season on minutes limit

The Philadelphia 76ers will have to keep trusting the healing process as well. Speaking with reporters on Friday, Sixers head coach Brett Brown was asked if frontcourt duo Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons would be able to start the season without a …

Jimmy Butler

Report: Celtics, Suns, and Nuggets all attempted to trade for Jimmy Butler

When Bulls forward Jimmy Butler was shipped from Chicago to Minnesota for a smaller haul than expected, many began to wonder what other teams were involved in trade talks and what they offered. Now, we may have a better idea. According to …

Jimmy Butler Chicago Bulls

Report: Jimmy Butler’s attitude toward Fred Hoiberg made players ‘uncomfortable’

There has been a lot of talk about the Chicago Bulls not getting enough in return from the Minnesota Timberwolves with the Jimmy Butler trade, but that may have something to do with teams knowing Butler’s relationship with his coach had soured. …

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