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Adam Silver to the media

Report: NBA has no interest in Timberwolves relocating

It appears that Minnesota fans can rest easy knowing that their NBA franchise is safe. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reported on Monday that the NBA has no interest in the Timberwolves relocating. Krawczynski also says that owner Glen Taylor has …

Jusuf Nurkic

Jusuf Nurkic trashes reporter over Ben Simmons criticism

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic has made it something of a custom to call out reporters publicly for reports or takes he dislikes — even if they’re about players that aren’t his teammates. Nurkic did it again on Monday …

Pascal Siakam

Clippers trying to make run at Pascal Siakam trade?

The LA Clippers already have two members of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 championship team in Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka. Now they may be trying to get a third. Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reported Monday that the Clippers are …

Goran Dragic

Goran Dragic suggests he does not want to play for Raptors

Goran Dragic was one of the key pieces acquired by the Toronto Raptors in the sign-and-trade involving Kyle Lowry. However, it doesn’t sound like Dragic is particularly pleased with that. In a new interview with Slovenian television, Dragic is …

Spencer Dinwiddie

Spencer Dinwiddie has the funniest contract incentive of free agency

Some NBA free agency contracts are loaded with incentives. Some players receive bonuses for reaching certain thresholds in award voting or All-NBA placement. Others, particularly those with injury histories, can receive bonuses for reaching a certain …

Isaiah Thomas in basketball gear

Isaiah Thomas puts up 81 points in pro-am game

Isaiah Thomas is still seeking a route back into the NBA, and he’s trying to show how worthy he is by lighting up opponents on the pro-am circuit. Thomas put up 81 points on Sunday in Seattle’s “The CrawsOver” pro-am league. …

Damian Lillard

Report: 76ers focused on trying to acquire Damian Lillard

The Philadelphia 76ers may be entertaining calls about Ben Simmons, but that potential trade is apparently not at the top of their offseason to-do list. Derek Bodner of The Athletic wrote on Sunday that the 76ers are more focused on trying to acquire …

Dennis Smith Jr

Dennis Smith Jr could return to Mavericks?

A reunion could be in the works for the Dallas Mavericks and one of their former lottery picks. Dalton Trigg of DallasBasketball.com reported this weekend that guard Dennis Smith Jr. is “definitely interested” in returning to the Mavs. …

Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry’s deal with Heat unlikely to be voided amid tampering probe

The Miami Heat may face some punishment with regard to their acquisition of Kyle Lowry. But they will likely avoid the worst-case scenario. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported on Sunday that the Heat are being investigated for …

LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball has funny reaction to jersey number mishap

LaMelo Ball’s efforts to secure the No. 1 jersey continue to get foiled. Nick Carboni of WCNC-TV in Charlotte reported this week that Ball was attempting to switch his jersey from No. 2 to his more familiar No. 1 but missed the NBA’s …

Shaquille O'Neal on a TNT set

Shaq gives Giannis Antetokounmpo ultimate honor with ‘Superman’ nickname

Shaquille O’Neal gave Giannis Antetokounmpo the ultimate honor via Instagram on Saturday. The Big Fella shared a graphic on his Instagram account that compared his career stats with Giannis’ through age 26. Antetokounmpo compares quite …

CJ McCollum

CJ McCollum replacing Chris Paul as NBPA president

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum reportedly has a big new role. According to multiple reports, McCollum was elected as the new president of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding Chris Paul. Paul served two terms in the role, …

Shaquille O'Neal on a TNT set

Shaq responds to Dwight Howard’s impression of him

Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard are back for what is by now approximately Round 15 of their beef. Howard did a funny impression of his longtime adversary O’Neal on social media this week. He seemed to nail O’Neal’s deep …

Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry had clever way of avoiding tampering question

The Miami Heat are under league investigation for potential tampering, but Kyle Lowry, for his part, did not get caught slipping. At Lowry’s introductory media session this week, a reporter asked him how conversations with Heat leaders Pat …

Draymond Green during practice

Draymond Green trolls Kendrick Perkins, other analysts after USA wins gold

Draymond Green definitely had all of the receipts saved. After Team USA Basketball won the gold medal in Tokyo this week, Green took an opportunity to troll all of the analysts who had overreacted to their string of losses in exhibition play last …

Lonzo Ball

NBA investigating Lonzo Ball and Kyle Lowry sign-and-trades over possible tampering

The NBA is notorious for its strict anti-tampering policies, and that could get at least two teams in trouble for moves made this offseason. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne, the league has launched an investigation …

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