With one week to go before the 2019 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks are a part of another juicy NBA rumor after the Hawks expressed interest in trading up in the draft to acquire Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver. Culver, 20, led the Texas Tech Red Raiders to a berth […]
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San Antonio Spurs Point Guard Tony Parker Retires from Professional Basketball
Tony Parker, who played point guard for the San Antonio Spurs and the French national team for the better part of two decades, has announced that he is retiring from basketball at the age of 37. Parker first announced the decision to The Undefeated on Monday, signaling the end of […]
Anthony Davis’ Choice: ‘Trade Me to the Lakers or Knicks’
Disgruntled New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis, who expressed interest in getting traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers, LA Clippers, and New York Knicks, recently narrowed down his trade choices to the Lakers and Knicks. The 2019 NBA Draft occurs on June 20 so any deal involving draft picks […]
Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn? Nets Trade Allen Crabbe to Atlanta Hawks to Clear Cap Space
The Brooklyn Nets, seeking salary cap relief in an effort to woo free agent Kyrie Irving, traded shooting guard Allen Crabbe and his hefty contract plus draft picks to the Atlanta Hawks for small forward Taurean Prince. Crabbe is due to make $18.5 million next season, while Prince will earn […]
Warriors Win Game 5 to Avoid Elimination, But Lose Kevin Durant to Achilles Injury
The Golden State Warriors blew a 14-point lead and lost Kevin Durant to an Achilles injury, but held off the Toronto Raptors and a red-hot Kawhi Leonard late in the fourth period to win Game 5 of the NBA Finals 106-105. Kyle Lowry missed a fadeaway jumpshot as time expired […]
NBA Finals Injury Report: Kevin Durant Practices, But ‘Game Time Decision’ for Game 5
Kevin Durant practiced with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday for the first time since he injured his calf in early May. He was initially currently listed as “Questionable” on the NBA Finals injury report for Game 5, but had since been upgraded as a “game time decision” from head […]
Freshman Kumar Rocker Throws No-Hitter for Vanderbilt, First No-No in Super Regionals
Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker tossed a no-hitter and struck out 19 batters against the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Super Regional to keep Vandy’s hopes alive for a berth into the College Baseball World Series. Vanderbilt (53-11) defeated Duke 3-0 to stave off elimination. Vandy needs one more win […]
Golden State Warriors Lose Game 4, Trail Raptors 3-1 in NBA Finals
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 105-92 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to take a 3-1 series lead and move within one game of winning their first-ever NBA Championship. The Warriors played without All-Star Kevin Durant, who missed his ninth-straight game since injuring his calf in […]
NBA Finals Game 4 Injury Update: Klay to Play, KD Out for Warriors
The hobbled Golden State Warriors are down 2-1 in the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, but they got a bit of good news when the team announced Klay Thompson will play in Game 4 after missing Game 3 with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant is out for Game […]
NBA Draft Rumors: Will NY Knicks Trade the No. 3 Pick to the Atlanta Hawks?
With the 2019 NBA Draft two weeks away and according to the latest draft rumors, the New York Knicks have been shopping the third overall pick, presumed to be Duke guard RJ Barrett, and discussed a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have the #8 pick and #10 pick […]
Warriors Down 2-1 in NBA Finals, Lose Game 3 Without Durant and Thompson
Even though Steph Curry scored a career-high 47 points, it was not enough to overcome the absence of starters Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, as the Golden State Warriors lose Game 3 at home in Oakland to the Toronto Raptors 123-109. The Warriors are now down 2-1 in the NBA […]
Kawhi Leonard Suing Nike Over Control of ‘Klaw’ Logo He Says He Created
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard filed a lawsuit against Nike on Monday in an effort to regain control over a logo that he says he created at the beginning of his NBA career. Leonard filed the lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of California, doing so […]
Warriors Injury Report: Looney Out, Thompson Questionable, and What About Durant?
Fans in the Bay Area is wondering about the latest Golden State Warriors injury report after losing backup center Kevon Looney indefinitely with a first costal cartilage fracture and Klay Thompson listed as questionable for Game 3 with a strained hamstring. The NBA Finals migrates to the West Coast for […]
Golden State Warriors Win Game 2 in Toronto, Even NBA Finals at 1-1
The Golden State Warriors, led by a combined 48 points from Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, won Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals to even the series at 1-1 with a 109-104 victory in Toronto. The Warriors overcame another big game from Kawhi Leonard, who scored 34 points in […]
Kevin Durant Expected to Return to Golden State Warriors by Game 4 of NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors looked like they could desperately use the help of Kevin Durant during their Game 1 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Now, there’s word that he could be back in time to make a difference in the NBA Finals. According to a report by Chris Haynes of […]
Houston Coach D’Antoni Breaks Off Extension Talks
The shakeup in the Houston Rocket’s organization is apparently not limited to the players. Head coach Mike D’Antoni cut off contract extension talks with management after failing to reach agreeable terms. D’Antoni is in the last year of his contract, and had said that he would like to coach three […]
Pascal Siakam Drops 32, Toronto Raptors Take 1-0 Lead in NBA Finals
The Toronto Raptors won Game 1 of the NBA Finals on their home court with a 118-109 victory over the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. Pascal Siakam led the Rockets with 32 points on a night when he went an efficient 14-for-17 from the floor. Marc Gasol stepped up […]
Rockets Rebuild? Houston GM Putting Chris Paul and Draft Picks on Trading Block
Rockets GM Daryl Morey is looking to rebuild the team and bring in new players to help get James Harden over the hump, which means possibly the Houston Rockets trading All-Star point guard Chris Paul. The Houston Rockets were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Golden State Warriors the […]
Adam Silver Considering Adding Midseason Cup Tournament to NBA Schedule
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says there could be an appetite for format changes to the NBA season, with the possibility of a soccer-style cup competition being among the most likely possibilities. Silver talked about the possibility of adding a new prize for NBA teams to play for during a phone […]
Top HS Recruit RJ Hampton Skips College to Play Pro Ball in New Zealand
Instead of going to college for one year as a “one-and-done” player, RJ Hampton signed a contract to play professional ball for the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). Hampton skips college and will play a season overseas while waiting to enter the 2020 NBA Draft. […]