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Houston Rockets PG Russell Westbrook reunited with his old KC teammate SG James Harden during a preseason game in Houston. (Image: Getty)

NBA Fantasy Busts: Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, and Derrick Rose

Some of the biggest names in basketball, such as Chris Paul (Oklahoma City Thunder), could become huge NBA fantasy busts by joining new teams. Other possibles on the NBA fantasy busts list include Russell Westbrook (Houston Rockets), and Mike Conley (Utah Jazz). A pair of Detroit Pistons, Derrick Rose and […]

The Denver Nuggets power duo Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic during the 2019 NBA Playoffs. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

NBA Northwest Preview: Triple Title Threat with Portland, Denver, and Utah

Pretty much every preview of the Northwest will mention that it’s the toughest division in the NBA. Three excellent teams are slugging it out for first place in the Northwest among the Portland Trailblazers, Denver Nuggets, and Utah Jazz. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder are in rebuilding mode after breaking […]

Rookie Zion Williamson has everyone tuning in to New Orleans Pelicans games this season. (Image: AP)

NBA Southwest Preview: Here Comes Zion, Westbrook Harden Reunion

Russell Westbrook and James Harden are reunited in Houston after the Oklahoma City Thunder broke up their team and decided to rebuild from scratch. It’s funny how a team from one division could alter the trajectory of another division. But you’ll see how that narrative played itself out for the […]

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard playing for his new team against the Denver Nuggets in preseason. (Image: Harry How/Getty)

NBA Pacific Preview: LA LA Land and Warriors 3.0

A quick preview of the NBA Pacific shows a division in flux with the departure of Kevin Durant and the addition of Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis. The Golden State Warriors are in rebuilding mode while Klay Thompson recovers from a blown ACL, while both the LA Clippers and LA […]

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler drives to the basketball in a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Image: AP)

NBA Southeast Preview: Miami Heat the Best of a Sorry Bunch

Upon closer look at this year’s NBA Southeast preview and you will see that aside from the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, there’s lots of young talent but no major threats to challenge the status quo in the Eastern Conference. Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are -125 favorites to […]

An impressive performance in Tasmania has LaMelo Ball getting buzz as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. (Image: Steve Bell/Getty)

LaMelo Ball Sees Draft Stock Soar After Performance at NBL Blitz in Tasmania

18-year-old prospect LaMelo Ball has been considered a likely NBA talent for some time now, but after his recent performances in Australia, some scouts now see him as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, scouts were impressed by Ball’s performance with the […]

Caesars finally found a buyer for the Rio, in all her faded glory. (Image: Getty)

Caesars Finally Sells the Rio, Starting New NBA Rumor

On Sept. 23, Caesars Entertainment announced it had finally sold the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino, putting an end to one of the longest running rumors in Las Vegas. A company co-owned by Micheal Fascitelli — also a co-owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks — is buying the property for […]

Terry Rozier went from Boston to Charlotte as part of a series of complicated -- and suspiciously quick -- deals. (Image: Mary Altaffer/AP)

NBA Hikes Penalties After Likely Free Agent Tampering

On Sept. 20, the NBA’s Board of Governors increased fines for free agent tampering up to $10 million. In reaction to this year’s suspicious free agency trades, NBA teams and players are now subject to audits, phone searches, and higher fines for illegally contacting or negotiating with free agents. The […]

Ex-Knicks star Carmelo Anthony gets love from fans at Madison Square Garden during a Knicks game in 2019. (Image: Getty)

Crooklyn Melo Rumor: Brooklyn Nets Lobbying for Carmelo Anthony

In the latest NBA rumor involving Melo, the Brooklyn Nets are linked with Carmelo Anthony, who has been without a team ever since the Houston Rockets ended the Melo Experiment after only 10 games. The Brooklyn Nets are on the upswing ever since they added free agents Kevin Durant and […]

Dennis Rodman reflecting upon his whirlwind life in the new 30 for 30 documentary 'Dennis Rodman: For Better or Worse". (Image: Sam Aiken/ESPN)

Dennis Rodman 30 for 30: For Better or Worse, New ESPN Documentary

The newest ESPN 30 for 30, featuring Dennis Rodman about the wild ride for NBA great and 1990s freak, is titled “Dennis Rodman: For Better or Worse”. Director Todd Kapostasy (“The Pine Tar Wars”) said he was up for the task of telling a cohesive story about a complicated figure […]