The fans have spoken and the NBA has listened. The Hornets are coming back to Charlotte. According to ESPN.com, the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved changing the Charlotte Bobcats team name back to the Hornets during its summer meeting […]
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LeBron James Wins Three 2013 ESPY Awards
LeBron James continues to rack up the awards in 2013. After helping guide the Miami Heat to a repeat NBA championship last month, LeBron James was honored with the 2013 Male Athlete of the Year Award at the 20th ESPY […]
Lakers Set Sights on Landing LeBron, Melo in 2014
After losing Dwight Howard to free agency earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be in for some rough years ahead, but the forward-thinking franchise isn’t planning on being down for long. ESPN.com is reporting that Lakers front office […]
76ers Trade for Royce White
After a enduring an emotionally tumultuous year with the Houston Rockets, Royce White will likely be happy to be headed somewhere new. According to ESPN.com, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired White and Turkish forward Furkan Aldemir from Houston in exchange for […]
Nets Add Andrei Kirilenko
Even after acquiring Paul Pierce, Jason Terry and Kevin Garnett in a trade this offseason, the Brooklyn Nets showed that they’re not ready to quit stockpiling veteran players on Thursday, as they nabbed forward Andrei Kirilenko. According to ESPN.com, Kirilenko […]
Pistons Hire Rasheed Wallace as Assistant Coach
Rasheed Wallace retired as an NBA player less than three months ago, but he couldn’t stay away from the game for long, as he’s returning to an old team, but in a new capacity. According to ESPN.com, the Detroit Pistons […]
Omer Asik Demands Trade; Rockets Say No Trade Planned
Almost everyone in Houston was thrilled to hear that Dwight Howard would be joining the Rockets, but the team’s other big man wasn’t one of the them. According to ESPN.com, league sources are confirming that Rockets center Omer Asik […]
Josh Smith Agrees to $56 Million Deal with Pistons
While not quite as high-profile as Dwight Howard, Josh Smith was still one of this offseason’s biggest free-agent catches and on Saturday he found a new home. According to ESPN.com, Smith and the Detroit Pistons have agreed on a four-year, […]
O.J. Mayo Joins Bucks
After spending just one season in Dallas, O.J. Mayo is on the move again. According to ESPN.com, Mayo and the Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement on a three-year, $24 million contract. Although the deal can’t be officially signed until […]
Dwight Howard Chooses Rockets [Updated]
After weeks of speculation on where high-profile free agent Dwight Howard would go, it appears he’s finally made a decision after deliberating between offers from five NBA teams. According to USA Today, Howard turned down offers from the Dallas Mavericks, […]
Warriors Land Andre Iguodala
Already a powerful offensive team, the Golden State Warriors got even better on Friday. According to ESPN.com, the Warriors have reached an agreement with free agent Andre Iguodala on a four-year, $48 million deal. Though he can’t officially sign until […]
Tyreke Evans Sent to Pelicans in Three-Team Trade
Including the name change and the notable draft day trade they made for Jrue Holiday, the New Orleans Pelicans have engaged in plenty of moves this offseason and they made another big one on Thursday. According to ESPN.com, the Pelicans, […]
Bobcats Sign Al Jefferson
After finishing the 2012-2013 regular season with one of the NBA’s worst records again, the Charlotte Bobcats’ front office knew it had to make some roster improvements and on Thursday, it took a huge stride in getting the team headed […]
Celtics Hire Brad Stevens as Next Coach
After trading away aging stars Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to the Brooklyn Nets last week, it was clear the Boston Celtics were entering a rebuilding phase in an effort to get younger and stronger for the future. However, no […]
Eric Bledsoe and J.J. Redick Dealt in Three-Team Trade
After discussing several trades with several different teams, the Los Angeles Clippers finally made a deal for guard Eric Bledsoe with not one, but two NBA clubs. According to ESPN, the Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns have agreed to […]
Chris Paul Agrees to $107 Million Extension with Clippers
One of 2013’s highest-profile free agents has found a home, and it happens to be the same one he’s lived in for the past few years. Though many assumed Chris Paul would stay with the Los Angeles Clippers after helping […]
KG, Paul Pierce Traded to Nets in Blockbuster Deal
In full rebuilding mode, the Boston Celtics found a suitor for a blockbuster deal involving their two aging stars. After failing to hash out a fuller deal with the Los Angeles Clippers last week, the Boston Celtics have agreed to […]
2013 NBA Draft Recap
It was a wild day at the 2013 NBA draft on Thursday, as the first round featured plenty of surprises, unexpected moves and general excitement for NBA fans. Though there wasn’t a clear-cut favorite to go first overall, the Cleveland […]
Is Al Grenert the Inventor of the Three-Point Shot?
It’s hard to imagine the game of basketball without the three-point shot. As the sport has evolved over the last 40 years, it has become an integral part of the game and to teams’ success on the court. Today, many […]
Brittney Griner Drafted By Globetrotters, but Declined to Play
Brittney Griner’s talents remain in high demand, but she only has a limited amount of time to fulfill her already busy basketball schedule. Griner, who is currently playing in her rookie season with the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA, is […]