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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is worth more than Kemba Walker. Sort of. The Charlotte Hornets took care of their impending restricted free agent point guard ahead of last season, electing to lock him up on a four-year, $48 million extension rather than allowing him to test the semi-open waters. Walker remains one of the most inefficient floor [...]

Stephen Curry will be a free agent in 2017. And he doesn’t really care. The Sporting News’ Jimmy Spencer asked the reigning MVP and championship-toting Curry about his upcoming free agency, and about whether he would prefer to sign an early extension (like Kevin Durant did) or enter the feeding frenzy he and others would [...]

Nerlens Noel already has the Defensive Player of the Year candidate goods. Now he’s looking for some additional offensive chops. After what can only be described as a successful rookie campaign, during which he anchored a surprisingly scrappy and consistent and energetic and effective Philadelphia 76ers defense, Noel is looking to expand his offensive armory. [...]

Kobe Bryant tore his right rotator cuff on January 21. That’s more than 7 months ago, and he’s finally back in the gym putting shots up again. This is right on time, as camp isn’t that far off. Let’s hope injury doesn’t claim the finale of the fourth consecutive season for him. With father time [...]

Specifically color-blocked in Emerald Glow and Court Purple, the ‘Overcome’ Nike Kobe X also has reflective Swoosh on both sides of each sneaker. Honestly, the press release relays the story in a way I cannot: He didn’t need to head to the line as trainers pleaded with him to head for the locker room, but [...]

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Social media can be fun. It can also suck. This is one of those times when it sucks. Ken Berger of CBS Sports posted an interested question-and-answer piece with many of the stars that attended Team USA’s mini-camp in Las Vegas. It’s an interesting read, one worth more than a cursory glance. One of the [...]

The J.R. Smith era will continue in Cleveland. Smith has been twisting in the wind after opting out of the last year of his previous deal, leaving roughly $6.4 million on the table. Though there have been reports that he’s fielded lucrative offers from other teams while also keeping in contact with the Cavaliers, the [...]

Adam Silver has done so much in his short time as NBA commissioner, that he’s making us quickly forget about David Stern. Out of sight, out of mind. The transition was smooth and seamless. But apparently, the former commish is bored out of his mind. Those in Stern’s inner circle are reportedly urging him to [...]

So we’ve already established that Tim Duncan is super generous by NBA standards. But, as it turns out, his friendliness extends to his opponents. Duncan won the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award on Wednesday, a distinction that recognizes preeminent leaders, serial selflessness and phenomenal mentors And, from a San Antonio Spurs perspective, it’s easy [...]