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Ben Simmons Says He’s Gained 33 Pounds Since Entering NBA

Ben Simmons Says He’s Gained 33 Pounds Since Entering NBA

Camp hasn’t even opened up yet, but you already get the feeling in Philly that Ben Simmons will be asked to do a whole lot for the Sixers right out the gate. Based on what he showed in Summer League, he’s going to be a huge asset and will present matchup problems for the opposition. [...]

September 28, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Can the San Antonio Spurs Challenge the Golden State Warriors?

Can the San Antonio Spurs Challenge the Golden State Warriors?

In the 2015-16 season, the San Antonio Spurs broke a record even the great Golden State Warriors could not achieve. Although Steve Kerr’s men bested the feat of the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls by posting a 73-9 season record, the Spurs claimed the joint best performance on home soil by losing just one of their games [...]

September 27, 2016 admin Rumors 0

Paul Pierce Announces He’ll Retire After This Season

Paul Pierce Announces He’ll Retire After This Season

They say the truth shall set you free. And following this upcoming season, The Truth will be free. Paul Pierce has announced that the 2016-17 campaign will be his last in the NBA. It’s astounding to think, but this will be Paul’s 19th season in the Association. These days, he plays a role for the [...]

September 26, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Chris Bosh Has Not Been Cleared for Miami Heat’s Training Camp

Chris Bosh Has Not Been Cleared for Miami Heat’s Training Camp

Chris Bosh’s trek back to the hardwood has hit another snag. Though the 32-year-old has been overwhelmingly optimistic about returning to the court in time for the start of this season, he apparently failed a physical and, as such, will not be cleared to participate in the Miami Heat’s training camp, according to Barry Jackson [...]

September 23, 2016 admin Rumors 0

Chris Bosh Calls Process to Get Cleared “Frustrating”

Chris Bosh Calls Process to Get Cleared “Frustrating”

The Chris Bosh saga is a delicate topic and there’s no right answer. The big man has had his last two seasons cut short due to blood clots, but says he feels fine. He’s an athlete, so that’s what he’s supposed to say. It’s typically up to the team and medical staff to save the [...]

September 23, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Derrick Rose Says He’s Feeling More Love in NY Than He Did in Chicago

Derrick Rose Says He’s Feeling More Love in NY Than He Did in Chicago

Going solely on what he’s been saying so far, Derrick Rose is very happy to be a Knick. You get that feeling that, if he wasn’t, he’d be open and honest about it. His trade was as shocking to us as it was to him, but he has taken it all in stride. His checkered [...]

September 21, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Brandon Ingram May Come Off Bench For Lakers

Brandon Ingram May Come Off Bench For Lakers

All-everything rookie for the Lakers, Brandon Ingram, seems like the real deal. On offense, his closest NBA resemblance is Kevin Durant, and should give defenses matchup nightmares for years to come. His length, versatility and ball handling skills should make him out to the best Lakers draft pick in recent years. But will he start [...]

September 20, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

J.R. Smith, Cavs at Odds Over Length of Contract

J.R. Smith, Cavs at Odds Over Length of Contract

Similar to last season, J.R. Smith is looking for an NBA deal well into the Summer. At the conclusion of the 2014-14 season, he opted out of the deal with the Cavs; a move that ultimately cost him about $5 million. He opted out during the 2016 playoffs with the Cavs again, but that was [...]

September 20, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Darius Miles Files For Bankruptcy

Darius Miles Files For Bankruptcy

If there were a an “All-Whatever-Happened-To…?” squad, Darius Miles would probably be a first-teamer. His exit from the NBA was a swift and quiet as his actual playing career. Drafted 3rd overall by the Clippers right out of high school in the 2000 draft, Miles joined a team that had Quentin Richardson, Lamar Odom and [...]

September 19, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Video: Draymond Green Explains How He Recruited Durant

Video: Draymond Green Explains How He Recruited Durant

Kevin Durant’s departure from OKC is old news now, but the story itself will forever be intriguing. Reports have indicated that the Warriors players, namely Draymond Green, were actively recruiting Durant during the season. Many wonder if that was happening during the Western Conference Finals, as the Thunder was squandering a 3-1 series lead to [...]

September 16, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0