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Well that’s that. Kobe Bryant wants to retire as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and according to Mitch Kupchak, the feeling is mutual. Talking with members of the media in anticipation of training camp, Kupchak conceded that Kobe made it clear he doesn’t want to play anywhere else. He also confirmed that the [...]

There seems to be an annual shift within the front office for the Knicks. They have been playing musical chairs for the past couple of years and that trend continues. Glen Grunwald has been bumped out of the way to make room for the return of Steve Mills. Mills will serve as team president and [...]

Not that long ago, rumors were swirling about the Kings looking to trade DeMarcus Cousins. He was said to be more of a headache that he’s worth. He’s talented, but has had a few run-ins with coaches in his short career. My how things have changed. The Kings have decided to give Cousins a max [...]

September 27th was the first NBA Media Day of this upcoming season and basketball sneaker fans were in for a surprise. Over at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, the Warriors greeted various members of the media with attention quickly going to Stephen Curry and his feet. Wearing what is likely to be a player exclusive [...]

The NBA offseason is annoying. Others may use other words to describe it, such as grueling, prolonged and evil. But I just find it annoying. Really, really, ridiculously annoying. Before I delve too deep into my pet peeve, there is some good news for Los Angeles Lakers fans: Steve Blake told Lakers.com’s Mike Trudell that [...]

Fans of Chris Paul and the LA Clippers have to be ecstatic now that CP3 finally committed to playing long term in Los Angeles, as the Clippers are now primed to make a deep Playoff run, as one of the deepest and talented teams as any in the Association. Blake Griffin should be back at [...]

Prior to getting injured in the playoffs last year, one of Russell Westbrook’s claims to fame was the had never missed a game due to injury in college or the NBA. Even so, when he went out it was reported that may be back in time if OKC reached the Finals. That didn’t happen, but [...]

When dealing with International basketball prospects it’s either hit or miss when it comes to predicting just how well a player will produce on the highest level of American competition. It’s true that hoops leagues around the World have made tremendous strides in raising the level of their games over the past decade to produce [...]

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers were mighty upset at losing the services of franchise player Lebron James to the Miami Heat in free agency a few years ago, especially considering he’s since made 3 straight NBA Finals appearances and won 2 consecutive NBA crowns. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert has been very openly disgusted [...]

The Indiana Pacers had a great run last season, ending in a hard fought season ending series lossin the Eastern Conference Finals to the eventual NBA champion Miami Heat. First time All Star Paul George and dominating big man Roy Hibbert may be the Pacers’ most valuable players, but point guard George Hill may be [...]