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Carmelo Anthony's run in Houston might last only ten games. (Image: Mary Altaffer/AP)

Carmelo Anthony’s Impending Exit from the Houston Rockets

Marc Stein from the New York Times reported that Carmelo Anthony’s time with the Houston Rockets “will soon be ending.” The Rockets started the season 5-7 and went from the highest-scoring offense in the league to the lowest scoring. Stein tweeted, “The Rockets have denied they are waiving Carmelo Anthony, […]

5LaMelo Ball, left, and his father, LaVar, discussed his future, and decided he should return to high school. (Image: USA Today Sports)

LaMelo Ball Returning to High School After Short Pro Career Produces Mixed Results

LaMelo Ball, the youngest son of controversial father, LaVar Ball, has decided to put professional basketball aspirations on hold temporarily and return to high school. The 17-year-old enrolled at the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio, a private school that focuses on top-level athletes preparing for furthering their athletic careers. Ball […]

All-star Jimmy Butler finally got his wish when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded him to the Philadelphia Sixers. (Image: Getty)

Minnesota Timberwolves Trade Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia Sixers

Thirteen games into the NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally honored Jimmy Butler’s trade request. The Wolves traded Butler and Justin Patton to the Philadelphia 76ers for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a second-round pick. According to a report from ESPN, the Sixers are expected to sign Butler […]

With 35 points against the Spurs, LeBron James from the LA Lakers becomes the NBA’s sixth-best scorer. (Image: John Glaser/USA Today)

LeBron James Moves into Sixth Place on NBA All-Time Scoring List (VIDEO)

On Saturday night, Los Angeles Lakers guard LeBron James passed Dirk Nowitzki and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. James finished the night with 35 points and currently has 31,202 career points. NBA All-Time Scoring Leaders Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387 Karl Malone 36,928 Kobe Bryant 33,643 Michael […]

Head coach Ty Lue, who led the Cleveland Cavs to their only championship, fired after 0-6 start. (Image: David Liam Kyle/Getty)

Cleveland Cavs Fire Head Coach Ty Lue After Horrible 0-6 Start

The Cleveland Cavaliers fired head coach Tyronn Lue Sunday after the team’s worst start in franchise history. Even though Lue had led the Cavs to three NBA finals in a row, at 0-6 it became clear that he was not the person to reshape Cleveland for a post-LeBron era. Post-LBJ […]

Toronto Raptor Kawhi Leonard has been a driving force for the team, who has a 5-0 record. (Image: Getty)

Young NBA Season Already Showing Winners, Losers

The NBA season is 16 days old, but already players and teams are giving subtle, and not so subtle, indications of how their season is going to go. There have been some surprises, both good and bad in the two-plus weeks since the season openers. Some struggles, like LeBron James […]

LeBron James and Lakers off to 0-3 start (Image: Harry How/Getty)

Winless in LA: LeBron James and Lakers Start Season 0-3

LeBron James is seeking his first win with the Los Angeles Lakers a week into the season. The Lakers started 0-3 after losing 143-142 to the San Antonio Spurs in a dramatic overtime game. OT Thriller On Monday night in Los Angeles, the Lakers lost a tough one in overtime […]

LeBron James attempts to separate Chris Paul from Rajon Rondo during a fight in the Lakers and Rockets game (Image: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Rajon Rondo-Chris Paul Fight Mars LeBron James’ LA Debut (VIDEO)

The Los Angeles Lakers lost LeBron James’ home debut 124-115 to the Houston Rockets. The game was interrupted by a fight with 4:13 remaining in the 4th quarter, with punches exchanged between the Rockets’ Chris Paul and Rondo Rajon of the Lakers. Electric Crowd, Intense Game The high-scoring and energetic […]