NBA NEWS AND RESULTS

Kevin Durant will long be remembered as one of the NBA’s most lethal scorers to have ever graced the hardwood.

Things didn’t go to plan for the Los Angeles Clippers last season.

Ben Simmons has been compared to a young LeBron James by a player who knows the King awfully well.

The NBA free agency frenzy is well underway now but there are still big storylines breaking on the hour.

With less than a month before the start of the new NBA season, the front offices of franchises across the league are scrambling to secure the best trades to take them into the new campaign.

Ben Simmons’ sister is finding out how quickly NBA rumour season can spiral.

It’s been a big 24 hours for the Aussies on the NBA Free Agency market with two stars being taken off the board.

Some of the NBA’s biggest names continue to invest in the NBL, with Washington Wizards guard John Wall purchasing a stake in the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

There was no time to wait around as the NBA’s Free Agency period opened, with teams stocking up with the new season right around the corner.

It’s no secret that Giannis Antetokounmpo holds the key to a lot of what happens in the short-term future of the NBA.

With almost every major free agent now off the market, it’s time to take a breath and figure out where we stand.

One specific Twitter account is going to be happy with this free agency news.

The Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics have made huge moves during the free agency period, wrapping up rising stars.

Gordon Hayward has secured a massive payday but the Celtics have secored a strong free agent.

It is one of the biggest movements of the free agency period and is certainly generating plenty of debate, even if the majority seem to be in agreement.

The NBA has poached the official who ran the AFL’s COVID-19 testing and protocols this year, in a bid to ensure its upcoming season isn’t derailed.

Goran Dragic is staying put at Miami and it looks like he had a bit of extra motivation to do so.

LeBron James shook the NBA when he announced he was leaving the Heat back in 2014, but there was at least one teammate who felt slighted by how he left the team.

The NBA off-season madness has begun and the trades are coming thick and fast.

Nets GM Sean Marks was speaking with the media, but he was talking to the Rockets.

There was no player drafted on Thursday (AEDT) that we know, right now, will forever change the fortunes of their organisation.

The NBA off-season frenzy is here and with it a multitude of trade rumours and reports.

The Golden State Warriors have been dealt a massive blow with reports All-Star Klay Thompson has suffered a torn achilles.

LaVar Ball wasn’t going to let a pandemic get in the way of a luxurious NBA Draft party.

Well that didn’t take long.

You remember that age old game – KILL, BANG, MARRY. Starts innocently with a bunch of you, sitting around that same outdoor glass table everyone’s parents seemed to own, throwing out names of celebrities you’ll never meet. Ten minutes later you’re trying to decide whether your girlfriend, best friend or grandma needs to die.

Michael Jordan apparently is over his feud with LaVar Ball as the NBA legend and current Charlotte Hornets owner picked LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Wednesday night.

The Minnesota Timberwolves made University of Georgia standout Anthony Edwards, who averaged 19 points per game as a freshman, the first overall selection in the 2020 NBA draft on Thursday (AEDT).

The NBA community is holding its collective breath after it was revealed Klay Thompson suffered a lower right leg injury on Thursday (AEDT).

The New York Knicks took power forward Obi Toppin with pick No.8 of the NBA Draft — and the reaction has been priceless.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been dealt a major blow in their attempt to build a championship team around NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo with a key piece set to blow up a move.

As all the NBA draft hopefuls gather in their homes with their friends and families, waiting for commissioner Adam Silver to read aloud their names to millions of fans across the world, there are two or three people on social media ruining it for everyone… sort of.

Al Horford’s time in Philadelphia appears to be up, and now his family is taking aim at Sixers fans.

The NBA draft is one of the most important events in basketball as the whole world watches the start of the professional careers of the best young players unfold.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ biggest headache is on his way out the door.

Notorious NBA loudmouth LaVar Ball is at it again.

Some projections still have Anthony Edwards being taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday night’s NBA Draft.

The NBA will use a play-off tournament to determine the seventh and eighth seeds in the 2020-2021 postseason, according to a new format unveiled by the league on Tuesday.

The Houston Rockets have reportedly entered into trade discussions with the Washington Wizards over the trade of Russell Westbrook.

LaMelo Ball has taken an unconventional route to the NBA Draft.

The Houston Rockets are having one of the more tumultuous offseasons in the NBA. Both of their superstars, Russell Westbrook and James Harden, have already requested trades. One NBA insider said he believes it has to do less with basketball and more with owner Tilman Fertitta’s political views.

James Harden must enjoy the speculation surrounding him.

The Milwaukee Bucks have put it all on the line on Tuesday as the 2020/21 NBA season draws closer to getting underway.

The Milwaukee Bucks have pulled off a coup that’s sure to keep superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo happy with a bombshell trade for Jrue Holiday from New Orleans.

James Harden looks like he is all-in on the Brooklyn Nets.

Russell Westbrook is seeking an exit from Houston and there is a key reason behind it that could complicate matters.

The 2020 NBA Draft is almost here, and with it, chaos awaits.

NBA superstar James Harden reportedly wants out of the Houston Rockets and has his sights set on the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets.

It looks like James Harden’s exit from Houston and desire to link up with Brooklyn does not need to be spoken of in theoretical terms anymore.

Veteran point guard Chris Paul is heading to the desert not the Big Apple.

The Brisbane Bullets have been forced into isolation in Queensland after returning home from two pre-season weekend games in Adelaide, where a COVID-19 cluster has emerged.

Greek-Nigerian Nikos Okekuoyen is following in the footsteps of NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and hopes he too will play in the top basketball league in the world.

The Lakers are expected to part ways with Danny Green and trade in Dennis Schroder but there could be another casualty.

Stories of the Nets trying to build a “Big Three” just won’t go away. And the latest is adding the biggest scorer in the game: James Harden.

The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing their first move of the off-season as they look to go back-to-back as NBA champions.

Whether he likes it or not, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future at the Milwaukee Bucks is going to always remain a talking point.

Russell Westbrook reportedly wants out of the Rockets but he has denied one of the main theories behind his expected exit.

It is the swap rumour that just won’t go away, no matter how vehemently the Rockets deny it.

James Harden and his superstar back-court partner don’t want to play together anymore.

Interest in Rockets star Russell Westbrook is gaining momentum with another team joining the chase - and they have a key advantage.

Russell Westbrook “wants out” of Houston.

The Knicks have a major competitor for Chris Paul, their top choice at point guard.

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly entered discussions about the possibility of prying Chris Paul from Oklahoma City Thunder.

Hall of Fame Celtics player, coach and broadcaster Tom Heinsohn has died at the age of 86, the Boston Globe reported Tuesday.

The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled their brand new city edition jersey’s on Wednesday with eagle-eyed fans quick to point out a hidden detail.

New Sixers president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey, has given his clearest indication yet that Ben Simmons won’t be used as trade bait — and can still have a long and successful career in Philadelphia.

After multiple outlets called game on the 2020 presidential election, some of the NBA’s biggest stars wasted no time in getting the celebration started.

Aussie basketball star Ben Simmons has opened up on what needs to be done in combatting racism while also reflecting on a disrupted season on the court.

When the Philadelphia 76ers brought in former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to be their head of basketball operations last week, it didn’t take long for rumours to catch fire of a blockbuster potential trade to bring Rockets’ star James Harden to Philly.

The New Orleans Pelicans could be ready to move one of their top back-court players.

Sydney Kings coach Will Weaver has been given leave from the club to intensify the job application process with NBA teams including the Oklahoma City Thunder.

He comes from The Land Down Under but has made his mark in the Valley of the Sun.

The Philadelphia 76ers are “expected to be interested in and pursue” in Houston Rockets star James Harden, in what could be one of the biggest trades of the season.

On the surface, Daryl Morey’s deal to join the Philadelphia 76ers appeared to have serious implications for the future of Aussie superstar Ben Simmons.

Aussie basketball superstar Liz Cambage sat out the 2020 WNBA season over health concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic. But she’s still one of the competition’s – and the world’s – top ballers, according to NBA 2K21, the latest edition of the long-running video game.

Potential No. 1 pick LaMelo Ball has reportedly met with the Minnesota Timberwolves and will also hold talks with the Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls.

Former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is nearing a deal to join the Philadelphia 76ers in a move that could have significant implications for Australia’s Ben Simmons.

J.R. Smith touched off a feud with Sam Dekker and his wife this week after saying Sam was the only teammate he disliked during his time in the NBA.

The Miller family sold the NBA’s Utah Jazz to the co-founder of a software company on Thursday for a reported $1.66 billion (USD).

Danny Green, a member of the Lakers championship team, believes LeBron James will decline to play the start of the season if the NBA goes ahead with discussions regarding a Dec. 22 season opener.

Commissioner Adam Silver’s new idea of starting the NBA season before Christmas — on Dec. 22 — does no favours to teams like the Knicks who haven’t played since March 11, possess a new head coach and plan to have a refurbished roster.

From one Lakers championship big man to another, Shaquille O’Neal is throwing a flag for excessive celebration.

The NBA is looking at starting a 72-game 2020-21 season in December and finishing in time for players to compete at the Tokyo Olympics according to multiple reports.

They were the biggest disappointment of the playoffs last season and now attention has turned to how the Los Angeles Clippers can fulfil their lofty potential.

The NBA season may be over but more important work is getting done in the off-season with LeBron James turning his attention to the upcoming vote in the 2020 Presidential election.

The talent is there. Getting it to work together is Tyronn Lue’s biggest challenge.

This year’s NBA Draft will be staged in virtual fashion from the ESPN studios in Bristol, Connecticut, the league announced Thursday.

Stan Van Gundy, who spent 12 years as an NBA coach before becoming a television analyst, said Wednesday he has agreed to terms to coach the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers both underachieved in 2020 and big changes could be on the cards at both franchises.

Everyone knows The Greek Freak.

John Cusack said he can remember every game Michael Jordan has played, including his final match-up against the late Kobe Bryant.

The Nuggets are in the box seat but still under pressure to wrap up one of their valuable stars with four teams all interested in Jerami Grant.

Jared Dudley has leapt to the defence of Los Angeles Lakers teammate Danny Green after Snoop Dogg levelled harsh criticism at the star during the NBA Finals.

Artist Keegan Hall’s free-hand pencil portrait has wowed the NBA world with an insanely detailed sketch of Michael Jordan’s iconic free-throw line dunk.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been consistent in his desire to remain at the Milwaukee Bucks, even after their disappointing playoffs exit last season.

LAKERS ‘MORE LIKELY’ TO SNARE STAR TO COMPLETE BIG THREE

It looks like Carmelo Anthony could be muscling up for a return to the Knicks.

The Clippers were considered a favourite to win the NBA title for the first time ever, following the acquisitions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

With their first championship in ten years in the bag, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t expected to rest on their laurels as they look to develop the NBA’s next dynasty.

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