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LeBron James may still only be 29 years old, but he has a ton of NBA miles on his body. Going to four consecutive Finals will do that to you. Heading in to his second stint with the Cavaliers, LeBron may be playing less than he’s accustomed to. Head coach David Blatt says he plans [...]

Retaining Kawhi Leonard won’t come cheap for the San Antonio Spurs. Entering his fourth season, 2014 NBA Finals MVP is up for a contract extension, and talks are going almost nowhere, according to Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski: As Kawhi Leonard holds firm on his desire for a maximum contract, extension talks with the San Antonio [...]

A lot of criticism has been bombarding Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant regarding his inability to play together with other players, and that it has been a factor leading to the downfall of the franchise. According to ESPN.com’s Ramona Shelbuirne and Ohm Youngmisuk,—Carmelo Anthony — who had the chance to play alongside the Mamba, [...]

It appears J.J. Barea’s days in Minnesota might be numbered. Even though he is only two years into four year contract with the Wolves, they apparently want him out so bad they are willing to buy him out to waive him from the roster according to ESPN… [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/526476604021964800] This isn’t a huge shock for [...]

The Fresno State Bulldogs are coming off a mediocre 21-18 campaign last season, finishing well behind the nationally ranked San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West Conference. Head coach Rodney Terry is entering his 4th season at the helm of the surging Bulldogs that feature former Top 100 ranked high schooler Cezar Guerrero, one [...]

DeMarcus Cousins is still struggling to shake his bad rep from his early years in the league. But with plays like this, Kings’ coaches and management are willing to let a lot slide. And don’t get me started on the fact that a Lakers player has once again been on the receiving end of a [...]

Check out this amazing set of Utah Jazz highway banners featuring Gordan Hayward. This is our virtual handshake to the creative designer who came up with this idea. I feel like driving to Utah just to pass by this set of billboards. H/t: Imgur [...]

The Orlando Magic have had a rough preseason. Both Victor Oladipo and Channing Frye have suffered leg injuries and Oladipo now has another major setback. He suffered a fractured face as result of being elbowed by a teammate during practice. There’s no timetable set yet on his return. Oladipo, who was evaluated Thursday afternoon, will [...]

The triangle offense is a challenge. If you haven’t played in it, it can certainly take some time to adjust. Especially if your game thrives on you creating your own shot. The Knicks’ JR Smith is learning that the hard way. He’s “struggling” in the triangle already and isn’t afraid to let it be known. [...]

This preseason has been littered with highlights, but with all the attention (both good and bad) on Kobe Bryant’s return, the Alec Burks crossover on the Mamba that left him shook sticks out in the minds of many fans. What else was highlight worthy this preseason? Check out our Top 10 plays of the preseason [...]