Stephen A. Smith predicts Kyrie Irving to join Lakers next year

Kyrie Irving has been a polarizing figure this off-season.  The Brooklyn Nets point guard has made several puzzling comments and re-signed with the Nets for at least the coming year. However, Stephen A. Smith predicts that a change of scenery for Kyrie is in the cards sooner rather than later.  The Brooklyn Nets have had […]

Mathew Huff  •  14 Oct 2022
Damian Lillard: “I want to win as a Portland Trail Blazer.”

Damian Lillard has reiterated his love and commitment to the Portland Trail Blazers, saying it wouldn’t feel as good to win a championship anywhere else. Lillard played just 29 regular season games last year, averaging 24 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. This was considered a down year for the the 32-year-old, shooting […]

Joe Lyons  •  13 Oct 2022
Russell Westbrook ignores Lakers team huddle in loss to Timberwolves

Despite combining for 44 points, LeBron James and Anthony Davis were unable to steer the Los Angeles Lakers to victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves amid controversy surrounding Russell Westbrook. Westbrook, who is coming off one of the poorest seasons of his 13-year NBA career, was wrapped up in controversy after refusing to join the team […]

Joe Lyons  •  13 Oct 2022
Jordan Poole was ‘knocked out’ by Draymond Green punch, says Stephen A. Smith

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole was ‘knocked out’ from teammate Draymond Green’s already-infamous punch according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The basketball world was taken by storm following a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania last week, detailing a physical altercation between Jordan Poole and Draymond Green at Warriors practice. Footage has since emerged […]

Joe Lyons  •  13 Oct 2022
Celtics unlikely to offer extension to Grant Williams

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams is unlikely to be offered an extension by the team, according to Yahoo Sports insider Jake Fischer. There is less than one week remaining for the Boston Celtics to negotiate deals for their three extension-eligible players: Grant Williams, Jaylen Brown, and Al Horford. Brown and Horford are unlikely to sign […]

Joe Lyons  •  12 Oct 2022
Amazon could sign U.S. media deal with NBA after 2024-25 season

In March 2021, the NFL signed an 11-year deal with Amazon Prime Video to give the company exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football. Is the NBA next? This mega deal with television networks is worth more than $100 billion. Of course, the multi-year deal includes Amazon, ESPN/ABC, Fox, CBS, and NBC. After the 2024-25 NBA […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
Ish Smith hits game-winner for Nuggets in pre-season win over Suns

Ish Smith came up clutch for the Denver Nuggets as he hit a mid-range jump shot to give the Nuggets their first pre-season win. Denver prevailed over the Phoenix Suns by a final score of 107-105 on a night where the Nuggets did not even suit up Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon. Chris […]

Mathew Huff  •  11 Oct 2022
WATCH: Draymond Green knocks out Jordan Poole at Warriors practice

Footage has emerged of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole at practice which could spell the end of Green’s career in the Bay. Earlier this week, a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic detailed the events at Warriors practice on Wednesday. When a heated interaction with guard Jordan Poole escalated, […]

Joe Lyons  •  07 Oct 2022
Walter Tavares on NBA return: “I’m very comfortable at Real Madrid”

Walter Tavares was selected 43rd overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2014 NBA Draft. However, months later, Tavares returned to Gran Canaria, a professional basketball club based in Las Palmas, Spain. At the end of the 2014-15 season, the 7’3″ center was selected to the All-EuroLeague First Team. During the 2015 NBA offseason, Tavares […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2022