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  Dion Waiters is due for a substantial raise from the $2.9 million he made in 2016-17, and he’s hoping it comes from the Miami Heat—so much so he’s willing to return at a discount. Here’s what he said during an appearance on WSVN’s 7 Sports Xtra (via the South Florida Sun Sentinel‘s Ira Winderman): “It depends,” he said [...]

On the heels of another blowout loss at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, this one a 132-113 drubbing in Game 2, the Cleveland Cavaliers are thinking about a starting lineup change. According to ESPN.com’s Dave McMenamin, although Iman Shumpert needed intravenous fluids to address cramping in Game 2, the coaching staff is contemplating about [...]

The Cavaliers better hope the long known Madden curse doesn’t extend to the hardwood. The highly popular NBA 2K franchise (I roll with “The Process” these days) has announced their cover athlete for the 2K18 version of the game, Kyrie Irving. The timing was very savvy for the game makers as it was released the [...]

John Wall doesn’t need basketball. Sure, it’s made him more than $70 million to date, on the court. But he’s a multisport athlete—the extra sport being bowling. Speaking with CSN’s Chris Miller (via CSN Mid-Atlantic’s Tyler Byrum), Wall said that his primary hobby is bowling, and that he believes he could go pro if he put [...]

On the heels of the Golden State Warriors’ 113-91 romping of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James was asked what stood out about his foremost rival. His answer was simple. “KD.” That’s the kind of night Kevin Durant had. He finished with 38 points, eight rebounds and eight assists [...]

There is an inescapable hangup in every attempt the New York Knicks make to trade Carmelo Anthony: He doesn’t want to leave. This is borderline common knowledge, but sometimes, public perception differs from what’s happening behind closed doors, or from what players tell other players. Yet, if Anthony really does want out of New York, [...]

The New York Knicks are serious about trying to acquire another first-round pick. According to the Sporting News’ Sean Deveney, and as confirmed by ESPN.com’s Ian Begley, they’ve talked to the Portland Trail Blazers about landing one of their three first-round picks: Portland owns the No. 15, 20 and 26 picks in this draft, and several teams are [...]

As became clear after their Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers lack many things. One thing they don’t lack: Respect for the Warriors. Soon after beginning the their third straight NBA Finals in a third consecutive 1-0 series hole, the Cavaliers waxed respect for the team that [...]

Forget about the NBA Finals for a minute. Let’s draft it up. (For more 2017 mock drafts, please visit THD’s 2017 NBA Mock Draft Database) Here’s our lottery projections for this year’s prospect pageant. 1. Boston Celtics: Markelle Fultz, Washington, PG Loads of people want the Boston Celtics to trade this pick. The top prospects [...]

Lonzo Ball isn’t a lock to join the Los Angeles Lakers after all. While many assume the Purple and Gold will take the electric UCLA guard at No. 2, the team, apparently, isn’t so sure. It needs to see more from Ball before committing to him, according to Basketball Insiders’ Steve Kyler: With reports surfacing that [...]