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Many ‘NBA Officials’ Expect J.J. Redick to Leave Los Angeles Clippers in Free Agency

Many ‘NBA Officials’ Expect J.J. Redick to Leave Los Angeles Clippers in Free Agency

Four members of the Los Angeles Clippers’ starting five are slated to hit free agency this summer. Two of them, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul, are expected to return, so long as the team slings five-year maxes for each. The other two, Luc Mbah a Moute and J.J. Redick, are less certain. The Clippers only [...]

May 1, 2017 admin Rumors 0

Former Pacers Teammates Say Paul George Has ‘Never Made’ Desire to Play with Lakers a Secret

Former Pacers Teammates Say Paul George Has ‘Never Made’ Desire to Play with Lakers a Secret

How badly does Paul George want to play for the Los Angeles Lakers? So badly, he’s openly spoken about it in the past, according to former teammates. From the Sporting News’ Mitch Lawrence: A SoCal native, he’s been talking about playing for his hometown team, the Lakers, for a long time. He’s never made his long-term [...]

April 25, 2017 admin Rumors 0

Rajon Rondo Wants to Stay with Chicago Bulls—Even if Dwyane Wade Leaves

Rajon Rondo Wants to Stay with Chicago Bulls—Even if Dwyane Wade Leaves

The Chicago Bulls’ future was cloudy entering the postseason. Now, after jumping out to a surprise 2-0 series lead over the Boston Celtics, it’s even murkier. Or maybe it’s just uncomfortably clear. It was safe to assume the Bulls would take a stick of dynamite to this core over the summer. The combination of Rajon [...]

April 20, 2017 admin Rumors 0

Some NBA Officials ‘Were Livid’ Mark Cuban Let Tony Romo Suit Up for Mavericks’ Game Vs. Nuggets

Some NBA Officials ‘Were Livid’ Mark Cuban Let Tony Romo Suit Up for Mavericks’ Game Vs. Nuggets

Tony Romo, now the former quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, suited up as an honorary member for the Dallas Mavericks when they played the Denver Nuggets Tuesday night. Laughs and smiles and layups were shared by all. Romo didn’t get into the game for real, though he did jump up and run to the scorer’s table as [...]

April 13, 2017 admin Rumors 0

Cavs Waive DeAndre Liggins, Could Add Varejao

Cavs Waive DeAndre Liggins, Could Add Varejao

This news is upsetting to many a basketball fan around the world. Obviously it is unfortunate for DeAndre Liggins that he won’t be a part of the Cavaliers NBA championship defense in the 2017 NBA Playoffs, but the reason people are upset (including myself) is because of the player who could reportedly take his place: [...]

April 10, 2017 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Kansas’ Josh Jackson ‘Getting a Lot of Buzz’ as Potential No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft

Kansas’ Josh Jackson ‘Getting a Lot of Buzz’ as Potential No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft

Every year, we spend a majority of the NBA’s regular season talking about two draft prospects jostling for position as the consensus No. 1 overall pick. And every year, at least one other player seems to creep their way into the discussion. This year is no different. Because Kansas’ Josh Jackson has joined UCLA’s Lonzo [...]

April 7, 2017 admin Rumors 0

There are ‘Whispers’ that Gordon Hayward Could Sign with Heat if He Leaves Jazz

There are ‘Whispers’ that Gordon Hayward Could Sign with Heat if He Leaves Jazz

Gordon Hayward’s free-agency decision may be more than a two-team affair after all. According to the New York Daily News‘ Frank Isola, there are rumblings that the All-Star forward may join the Miami Heat if he decides to move on from the Utah Jazz: Riley has a home court advantage because Miami is a prime free [...]

March 31, 2017 admin Rumors 0

NBA Exec: Jimmy Butler is “As Good as Gone” From Chicago Next Season

NBA Exec: Jimmy Butler is “As Good as Gone” From Chicago Next Season

In many front office personnel people’s eyes, Jimmy Butler was the biggest rumored prize or piece available on the trade market leading into the 2017 NBA trade deadline. As a former No. 30 pick of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Bulls, Butler’s legendary work ethic and incredible ability to never stop improving has helped [...]

March 30, 2017 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Joakim Noah Suspended 20 Games For Violating Anti-Drug Policy

Joakim Noah Suspended 20 Games For Violating Anti-Drug Policy

The forgettable season for the Knicks has gotten even more crazy. Joakim Noah has been suspended for 20 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. Noah was thought to be a key addition by Phil Jackson last summer, but he hasn’t panned out as the team had thought or hoped. And now this. Joakim Noah [...]

March 27, 2017 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Suns Coach Earl Watson Shoots Down UCLA Rumors

Suns Coach Earl Watson Shoots Down UCLA Rumors

This time of the year is rampant with coaching rumors in the world of college basketball as the coaching carousel rife with coach poaching and coaches making deals with parents or high school coaches of the country’s elite high school talent try to land a blue-chip recruit for a program. This carousel doesn’t typically include [...]

March 24, 2017 Anou Enright Rumors 0