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Anthony Davis forward/center from the New Orleans Pelicans in a game against the Dallas Mavericks. (Image: Ed Szczepanski/USA Today Sports)

Anthony Davis Requests Trade from New Orleans Pelicans

Even though Anthony Davis is under contract until the summer of 2020, his agent informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he has no interest in signing a contract extension with the team and thereby requesting a trade. Davis, a 6-foot-10 power forward and center, is currently sidelined with a broken […]

Swingman Luka Doncic (11) from the Dallas Mavericks drives by Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell (24) at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas. (Image: AP)

Dallas Mavs Rookie Luka Doncic Explodes for 35-Point Triple-Double (Video)

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic became the first teenager in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double after he dropped 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Toronto Raptors. The Mavs lost to the first-place Toronto Raptors 123-120, but Doncic scored a career-high 35 points. Doncic, 19, scored […]

Chris Paul, point guard from the Houston Rockets, during a game last season in Houston. (Image: Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports)

Chris Paul Expected to Return for Houston Rockets on Sunday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul missed the previous 17 games with a hamstring injury, but he’s expected to return to the lineup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Paul, 33, is a nine-time All-Star point guard and former fourth-overall pick in the NBA Draft. He last played against the […]

James Harden from the Houston Rockets put on a dazzling performance against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Image: Sarah Stier/Getty)

Harden Hot Streak: Scores Career-High, Drops 61 at MSG (Video)

James Harden’s sizzling scoring streak continues after the Houston Rockets guard dumped a career-high 61 points against the New York Knicks in front of an electric, sell-out crowd at Madison Square Garden. Two things happened on Wednesday night in New York City. The Knicks blew another fourth-quarter lead to lose. […]

Zion Williamson from Duke throwing down a dunk against Hartford at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. (Image: Jaylynn Nas/Getty)

New York Knicks Lose 19 of Last 21 Games, Tanking for Zion?

The Knicks (10-35) are currently the second-worst team in the NBA after losing six-straight games and 19 out of their last 21 games. Despite the ugly record, the Knicks have a bright future next season with the return of Kristaps Porzingis, potentially drafting Duke’s Zion Williamson with a lottery pick, […]

The LA Clippers Marcin Gortat defends DeMarcus Cousins during his debut for the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Image: Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Boogie Cousins Scores 14 Points in Debut with Golden State Warriors

DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins, who missed the first half of the season recovering from a blown Achilles tendon, made his debut with the Golden State Warriors during their 112-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (24-21). Cousins scored 14 points in 15 minutes of action. The Warriors acquired Cousins in the […]

Point guard Jeremy Lin from the Atlanta Hawks at an away game in Philadelphia against the Sixers. (Image: Mitchell Leff/Getty)

NBA Trade Rumors: Noah Vonleh, Jeremy Lin, and Dennis Smith, Jr.

The NBA season reached its midpoint and three names have been mentioned in trade rumors: point guards Jeremy Lin (Atlanta Hawks), forward Noah Vonleh (New York Knicks), and guard Dennis Smith, Jr. (Dallas Mavericks). The NBA’s trade deadline is three weeks away and set for February 7, 2019. The Sacramento […]

The NBA is putting more emphasis on enforcing its gambling policies now that sports betting is legal in several US states. (Image: Wayne Parry/AP)

NBA Emphasizing Enforcement of Gambling Policies for Players, Teams

The NBA is putting an emphasis on better policing players, teams, and staff members when it comes to its gambling policies in reaction to the expansion of legalized sports betting across the United States. Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum told ESPN on Wednesday that the league is planning to use additional […]

LeBron James on the Lakers bench during a game at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Image: Allen Berezovsky/Getty)

LeBron James Groin Injury Update: Cleared to Practice Next Week

After missing 11 games with a groin injury, team doctors from the Los Angeles Lakers cleared LeBron James to participate in practice next week. LeBron is expected to miss the next two games. He will not be traveling with the Lakers during their two-game roadtrip to Oklahoma City and Houston. […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden takes a shot over the Brooklyn Nets guard Treveon Graham during Harden’s second straight 50-point game. (Image: Getty)

Back-to-Back 50-Point Games for James Harden, Scores 58 in OT Loss to Nets

James Harden’s torrid scoring streak continues with his second-straight 50-point game after the Rockets guard unleashed 58 points in an overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets (23-23) won 145-142 and the Rockets (25-19) suffered their fourth loss in the last seven games. The Rockets set an NBA record […]

Enes Kanter isn’t going to London with the Knicks, saying he fears for his safety in Europe while Turkish authorities want him arrested. (Image: David Zalubowski/AP)

Turkey Seeks International Arrest Warrant for Knicks Center Enes Kanter

Turkish prosecutors are accusing New York Knicks center Enes Kanter of being a member of a terror organization, and are seeking an international warrant for his arrest. According to Turkish newspaper the Daily Sabah, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office has prepared an extradition request for Kanter, saying that he is […]

LaMarcus Aldridge from the San Antonio Spurs throws down a dunk against the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Image: Getty)

LaMarcus Aldridge Drops 56 for Spurs in Double OT Thriller Against Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 154-147 in a double overtime game that included a career-high 56-point outburst from LaMarcus Aldridge and a rare 20-20 triple double from Russell Westbrook. Westbrook finished the night with 24 points, 24 assists, and 12 rebounds. Paul George led the Thunder […]