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New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale has tough road ahead (Image: AP)

New Head Coach David Fizdale Trying to Fade the Curse of New York Knicks

After a 29-53 record last season, the Knicks have rebooted once again, naming David Fizdale as the team’s 11th head coach since 2001. In the last 17 seasons, the Knicks won only one Atlantic Division title and have qualified for the playoffs three times. The Knicks haven’t won the NBA Championship […]

Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade is playing one final season before retiring (Image: Getty)

NBA Southeast Preview: Will Jimmy Butler Help Heat Catch Wizards?

The Washington Wizards, led by high-scoring backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal, have the inside track to the Southeast division title. Unless the Miami Heat acquire Jimmy Butler in a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, they’ll likely finish in second place behind the Wizards. The Southeast is arguably the […]

Jimmy Butler wants to take his ball and get out of Minnesota sooner rather than later. (Image: Hannah Foslien/Getty)

Jimmy Butler to Minnesota Timberwolves: Please Trade Me

Four-time NBA all-star Jimmy Butler wants out of Minnesota. Team officials seem reluctantly ready to oblige. The lingering question: where could he be headed next? One of the best two-way players in basketball, Butler demanded a trade last Tuesday. Less than a week before the beginning of training camp, the […]

LeBron James made his first official appearance as a Los Angeles Laker on Monday during the NBA’s media day. (Image: Getty)

Media Day Shines Light on How NBA Stars Plan to Mesh with New Teams

The NBA’s biggest stars were front and center during media day on Monday, as several players faced questions about how exactly they would fit in with their new teams in the coming season. With teams preparing for the start of training camp and the NBA preseason, this was the first […]

The Philadelphia 76ers hired former player Elton Brand to be the team's new general manager. Brand has worked in the organization's front office since 2016. (Photo: Patrick Gorski/USA Today)

Elton Brand Returning to Philadelphia 76ers as New General Manager

The Philadelphia 76ers have their new general manager, and he’s a familiar face. Former 76er big man Elton Brand has been tasked with overseeing the roster of one of his former teams. The 76ers announced the hire on Tuesday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the team will make the move official […]

LaVar Ball, father of Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, has been known to be outspoken. (Image: Getty)

Trio of Unusual Prop Bets Tempt Daring Gamblers

Internet sportsbooks usually offer some unusual prop bets that cover anything from what color shirt a golfer might wear to President Donald Trump’s chances of winning a Nobel Peace Prize. MyBookie has three wagers currently available that are slightly outlandish. OG has taken a look, and offers some advice for bettors […]

LeBron James Jr. is taking after his famous father, and is being courted by college basketball teams. (Image: Getty)

LeBron James Jr. Following in Famous Father’s Footsteps

LeBron James Jr. is taking after his famous father when it comes to basketball, and the 13-year-old star is already getting the attention of college programs. He is turning out to be so popular, that bookmaker.eu has put odds on what university he will go to. Never mind that he […]

Four more NBA franchises will be adding squads to the NBA 2K League for its second season, bringing the esports competition to 21 teams. (Image: Michelle Farsi/NBAE/Getty)

NBA 2K League to Add of Four Expansion Teams for Second Season

The NBA 2K League is still finishing up its first season, but the esports competition is already announcing that there will be some more teams in contention when its second year begins. According to a Wednesday announcement from the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota […]