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Charles Oakley (center) pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge that allowed him to avoid jail time after a cheating incident at the Cosmopolitan. (Image: Sporting News)

Charles Oakley Pleads No Contest in Cosmopolitan Casino Cheating Case

Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, a move his lawyers say will fully resolve the casino cheating accusations leveled against him by the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Oakley was arrested by Nevada Gaming Control Board agents on July 8 […]

Carmelo Anthony will play with the Houston Rockets last season, signing for the veteran’s minimum after clearing waivers and leaving the Atlanta Hawks. (Image: NBAE/Getty)

Carmelo Anthony Clears Waivers, Signs with Houston Rockets for $2.4M

Carmelo Anthony cleared waivers on Wednesday evening, allowing him to complete his circuitous journey to the Houston Rockets. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Anthony will now sign a one-year deal with the Rockets for $2.4 million, the NBA minimum salary for a veteran. Long Journey to Houston While it has […]

Kevin Love signed a four-year extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he’ll now be the team’s top player following the departure of LeBron James. (Image: Getty)

Cleveland Cavaliers Sign Kevin Love to Four-Year, $120M Contract Extension

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have lost LeBron James to the Lakers, but they’ll still have one All-Star in their lineup. The Cavs signed Kevin Love to a four-year, $120 million contract extension that could keep him with the team through 2023. The extension will keep him on his existing contract […]

Lakers Josh Hart earned the NBA Summer League MVP honors, and got praise from new teammate LeBron James. (Image: Getty)

Lakers One of Many Winners at NBA Summer League

The NBA Summer League just concluded its tournament in Las Vegas, and for general managers and coaches, there was lots to both like and dislike. The annual tournament has been a barometer for teams to see what their future holds. For some the prospects are rosy, while for others it […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. (Image: Getty)

Kawhi Leonard Gets Trade Wish, but to Toronto, Not Los Angeles

San Antonio star forward Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday for guard DeMar DeRozan, center Jakob Poeltl, and a 2019 protected first-round pick. The Raptors also received guard Danny Green. It ends months of speculation of where Leonard would go after he told the Spurs he no […]

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday to win the NBA Summer League championship. (Image: Sporting News)

Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Lakers to Win NBA Summer League Title

The Portland Trail Blazers got a measure of revenge on Tuesday by knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers 91-73 in the final of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The game was a rematch of the previous year’s Summer League final, in which the Lakers beat the Blazers to […]

Carmelo Anthony and the Oklahoma City Thunder are ready to part ways, and the Houston Rockets appear to be the most likely next stop for the 34-year-old forward. (Image: Getty)

Carmelo Anthony Set to Leave OKC – Could Houston Be His Next Stop?

Carmelo Anthony looks likely to part ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder this summer, and while there are several teams who might want to acquire his services, the Houston Rockets appear to be the frontrunners to land the 10-time NBA All-Star. Oklahoma City is currently dealing with a bloated payroll […]

Lonzo Ball was the biggest draw at the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where he led the Los Angeles Lakers to the tournament championship. (Image: NBA.com)

NBA Summer League Betting Grows in Popularity with Basketball Fans

The NBA Summer League was once an afterthought for basketball fans, a dumping ground where incoming rookies, marginal talents, and a few hopefuls trying to play their way onto rosters would compete in sparsely attended games for a couple weeks each year. But that perception has changed in a big […]

DeMarcus Cousins, left, and Rajon Rondo have left the New Orleans Pelicans for other teams. (Image: Getty)

NBA Free Agent Pieces Falling into Place with LeBron Questions Answered

Now that LeBron James has announced he was leaving Cleveland for the Los Angeles Lakers, other free agents are starting to sign with teams, and they are having an effect on the odds for the NBA Championship. Several high-profile players will be wearing different uniforms next season, having decided to […]

LeBron James will be flexing his muscles for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. (Image: USA Today Sports)

LeBron James Signs with Lakers in Effort to Revive Championship Hopes

LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a totally unexpected move, but the news on Sunday still sent shockwaves through the gambling community. The 33-year-old “point forward” will earn $154 million over four years to try and get his new team their first championship since 2010. Once the […]