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When you play alongside a superstar and are considered the second best player on your team, that has to be an uncomfortable situation to be in. While you love the success of your team, you’re constantly feeling like you need to be recognized. You got that sense from Russell Westbrook for a while, and you [...]

The New York Knicks and Evan Turner are not a match made in basketball heaven. But that won’t stop the Knicks from pursuing Tuner in free agency anyway. Per Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders: [tweet https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/739977834983219200] Some version of this rumor has been floated before. And the idea isn’t completely ridiculous. The Knicks need a [...]

With his ability to spread the floor with his outside shot, Steph Curry can wreak havoc on any court, regardless of the rules and style of play. That goes for international ball in the Olympics. If he were to play for Team USA in August in Rio, he’d likely put on a show. But it [...]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have bigger problems than their 2-0 NBA Finals hole. Like Kevin Love’s health, for instance. Love left Cleveland’s Game 2 loss to the Golden State Warriors with concussion-like symptoms after taking an elbow to the head from Harrison Barnes. He wasn’t immediately removed from the game, since he didn’t exhibit the symptoms [...]

Back in May, the Washington Wizards announced that All-Star point guard John Wall underwent a pair of procedures on both his left and right knees. It was weird and unsettling. But, fortunately for Wizards fans, they needn’t worry anymore. Well, they needn’t worry as much. Owner Ted Leonsis says that Washington’s floor general will be [...]

We’re finally here at the NBA Finals, and it’s the matchup we all wanted: a rematch. What would’ve happened last year if Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving were healthy? We’ll come close to finding out. Also, is the Summer of Kevin Durant going to be as exciting as initially expected? Kevin Burke discusses… If you [...]

Ever since Paul George suffered that compound fracture to his leg during the Team USA showcase in Las Vegas a few years ago, it was said that a spot would be held for him on the official Team USA roster for the 2016 Olympics. Initially, and understandably, George didn’t commit to playing in 2016. But [...]

Jeff Hornacek and the Knicks have officially agreed to terms on a 3-year contract. Hornacek led the pool of candidates that also included David Blatt and Frank Vogel. But Phil Jackson decided on Hornacek. A guy who was run out of Phoenix after his team allegedly quit on him. That’s what makes this hire so [...]

Are you ready for the 2016 NBA Finals? We sure are. These finals are sure to be a nail biter. The Golden State Warriors will be defending their championship title and are hoping to end their record breaking season on a high note. The Cavs, on the other hand, are trying to redeem themselves after [...]

Now that they actually know who they’ll be playing in the Finals, the Cavs can gameplan. Coach Tyronn Lue thinks he has a strategy of how he can beat the Warriors at their own game. Lue wants to push the pace. Sure, the Warriors are the defending champs, but you have to be able to [...]