Tristan Thompson really needs to sign a new deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers already. That, or he needs to sign his qualifying offer, play through the 2015-16 season, become an unrestricted free agent next summer and…join the Toronto Raptors. The absence of an agreement with Cleveland has the speculation factory all aflutter. The Cavaliers and [...]
August 28, 2015
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Brandon Jennings was supposed to be the Pistons’ franchise PG, but when they acquired Reggie Jackson after Jennings tore his Achilles, that put things in question. Especially when Detroit invested $80 million into Jackson. But surprisingly, Jennings is fine with Jackson being there and he’s even willing to come off the bench. You don’t see [...]
August 27, 2015
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Former NBA player and destroyer of backboards Darryl Dawkins has passed away at the age of 58, according to multiple reports. Pennsylvania news station WFMZ first brought word of Dawkins’ death (h/t Deadspin). TMZ has since come out with additional information: NBA legend Darryl Dawkins — nicknamed “Chocolate Thunder” for his monster dunks — has [...]
August 27, 2015
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The Miami Heat have made some solid roster moves this offseason, but they still hope to do more. They’ve trying to unload Chris Andersen and Mario Chalmers but cannot find a dance partner. Looks like Pat Riley and company are not giving up. Though there is no absolute edict from owner Micky Arison to trim [...]
August 27, 2015
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When the dust settles, not much happened surrounding DeAndre Jordan. After all, he’s still on the same team. But of course, a lot happened at the same time. Mark Cuban and Mavs fans are none too pleased with Jordan, and now we learn that this whole fiasco will cost the Clippers $250,000 because of their [...]
August 26, 2015
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Inspired by the country/continent that Kyrie Irving was born in is this new Kyrie 1 colorway. Even though Kyrie Irving’s history was heavily nurtured throughout his time in New Jersey while growing up, his roots were birth in Australia since his father played professional basketball over there. So the new ‘Australia’ Nike Kyrie 1 pays [...]
Bradley Beal is ready to get paid. But the Washington Wizards aren’t ready to pay him. CSN’s J. Michael provided some late-summer updates on the Wizards, one of which detailed the 22-year-old’s extension demands. Here’s what he said: “Bradley Beal has made it clear he thinks he’s a max player, and that’s what he wants. [...]
August 26, 2015
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Carlos Boozer is still looking for a new home, and he might not find one anytime soon. While most of his peers have already signed brand new pacts, many of them expected, some of them a surprise, the 33-year-old Boozer is still a free agent. And, to some extent, that’s weird. He’s at least two [...]
August 26, 2015
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Fans and media seem to think Steph Curry will go down as the greatest shooter ever, and combined with his backcourt running mate Klay Thompson, they are also considered the best shooting backcourt in the game. In fact, if you were to ask Klay that question, he’s not going to be modest. He agrees with [...]
August 26, 2015
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A very familiar face could be headed back to the NBA. Metta World Peace has been spending most of his time overseas, playing in China and Italy over the past two seasons. The last time we saw him play in the NBA was with the New York Knicks in 2014, during which he averaged 4.8 [...]