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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors smiles during a stop in play in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 7, 2015 in New York City.The Golden State Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 106-92.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Video: Stephen Curry Makes 77-Straight Threes in Practice

We’re talking about practice, no, seriously, we are actually talking about practice. Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry is not only deadly from deep in-game, but he’s just as deadly from 3-point land on the practice floor, too. Watch the video, preferably with your favorite bottle of wine, dim the lights and watch as the […]

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 07: Greg Monroe #10 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles against Amar’e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on January 7, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Report: Pistons’ Greg Monroe Not Looking to Become a Knick, At Least Not Officially

Yesterday afternoon New York Daily News New York Knicks beat writer Frank Isola aired out “maybe the worst kept secret in the NBA”, after Isola wrote the following about Detroit Pistons’ forward Greg Monroe’s possible summer plans when Monroe becomes an unrestricted free agent: “Maybe the worst kept secret in the NBA is that Phil Jackson plans […]

OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 02: The crowd cheers after Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors made a three-point basket in the final minute of their game against the Phoenix Suns at ORACLE Arena on April 2, 2015 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Crossover Chronicles Podcast: Episode 3 Talking MVP Race, Playoff Picture and More

In this episode of the Crossover Chronicles podcast, Chase, Ben and Joe cover everything going on the NBA, Chase’s thoughts on seals, the MVP race, and much more. Check it out.

HOUSTON, TX – MARCH 21: Patrick Beverley #2 and Jason Terry #31 of the Houston Rockets wait on the bench late in their game against the Phoenix Suns at the Toyota Center on March 21, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Houston May Have a Problem: Analyzing the Fallout of the Patrick Beverley Injury

Houston Rockets’ guard Patrick Beverley has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2014-15 NBA season, including the playoffs, after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. On the surface, this looks like a devastating injury, kind of like Wesley Matthew’s season-ending injury in Portland, but it shouldn’t be. Yes, […]

MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 25: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Examining the Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers Rumors

In a recent episode of ESPN’s Brian Windhorst’s Cleveland Cavaliers podcast “Hey Windy!”, which airs on ESPN Cleveland, Windhorst breathed new life into the Kevin-Love-and-Russell-Westbrook-are-going-to-team-up-in-Los-Angeles rumor where he said the following: “Love enjoys Westbrook. they have a relationship. there’s a conspiracy theory that exists out there that Kevin Love will go to the Lakers this […]

DALLAS, TX – MARCH 16: Enes Kanter #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder takes a shot against Tyson Chandler #6 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 16, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Video: Enes Kanter Gets Showered with Boo’s in Return to Utah, Loves It

There is nothing I love more than a good villain, because without them, the world would be pretty boring. With that said, when Enes Kanter kinda-sorta force his way out of Utah at the NBA Trade Deadline this year, one might not expect the Salt Lake City faithful to welcome back the former Kentucky Wildcat […]

HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 14: James Harden #13 and Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets wait on the court during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on November 14, 2014 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

What to Make of Dwight Howard’s Comments on Kobe Bryant and James Harden

Even though Dwight Howard has been one of the most dominant centers of his era, at 29 years old, what most NBA fans and analysts will talk about years after he’s retired is what surrounded Howard off the floor; the “Dwightmare” saga in Orlando, the “This Is Going To Be Fun” team in Los Angeles […]

PHOENIX – JUNE 1: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns applaudes the fans after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in Game five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at America West Arena on June 1, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 101-95, winning the series 4-1 and will advance to the NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Great Gatsby: Steve Nash Officially Calls it a Career

In a piece published in The Players’ Tribune, 18-year NBA veteran Steve Nash announced his retirement from the NBA months after being ruled out for the season due to a back injury. But Steve Nash, the encapsulating point guard fans will remember forever, has been gone for some time now. The dastardly, undefeated entity that […]

SPRINGFIELD, MA – AUGUST 8: Alonzo Mourning, inductee, leaves the podium after speaking during the 2014 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 8, 2014 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Alonzo Mourning Stirs the Pot in Interview with SLAM Online

Former Miami Heat great Alonzo Mourning recently did an interview with Adam Figman of SLAM Online that elicited some very interesting, and possibly controversial, opinions about former Heatle LeBron James and current Cleveland Cavalier Kevin Love. Here’s the Q & A portion that included a discussion on LeBron and the Miami Heat culture Pat Riley […]

DENVER, CO – MARCH 13: Interim head coach Melvin Hunt of the Denver Nuggets leads Jameer Nelson #28, Randy Foye #4, Jusuf Nurkic #23, Kenneth Faried #35 and Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Denver Nuggets against the Golden State Warriors at Pepsi Center on March 13, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 114-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Crossover Clicks 3/18/15: Starring Melvin Hunt, Serge Ibaka and More

Here is CC’s morning NBA daily reading recommendations. Enjoy.  “Adam Silver calls concerns on possible 2017 work stoppage ‘premature’” by Candace Buckner of the Indy Star. Analysis: Although it seems likelier by the day that the NBA is headed for a work stoppage in 2017, Adam Silver isn’t so sure and thinks those kinds of […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 27: Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers unveils the new Crazy Light Boost at the adidas BOOST Basketball Launch inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for adidas)

Adidas Will Not Seek Contract Extension with NBA in 2017

After the 2017 NBA season, the 11-year, $400 million partnership between the No. 3 sports brand in the world and the NBA will be over as Adidas has announced they will not bid to continue to supply uniforms for the League once their contract expires. This is great news. While NBA franchise values have soared in recent […]

CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 05: at the United Center on March 5, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Watch: Craig Sager Gets Welcomed Back to the Sidelines in the Best Way

Longtime NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager is back on the sidelines tonight in Chicago covering the Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game for the first time since his eleven-month battle with leukemia. Sager’s return was celebrated by NBA players, coaches and even the United Center fans in attendance joined the action by giving Sager […]

at Pepsi Center on November 21, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 117-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Five Teams That Should Consider Signing JaVale McGee

The Philadelphia 76ers have released their recently acquired center, JaVale McGee, in a player-friendly move that will include McGee getting all of the money owed to him this season, but next as season as well. Now that McGee is officially on the free-agent market – along with being eligible for the 2015 NBA Playoffs because he […]

SAN ANTONIO, TX – JUNE 15: Chris Bosh #1 and Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat look on from the bench in the closing minutes against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Report: Ray Allen to Sit Out the 2014-15 NBA Season

After months of speculation, the ambiguity surrounding Ray Allen’s playing career, at least for the 2014-15 NBA season, is over with Allen announcing today that he’ll not be playing for any NBA team this season. Here’s the statement released by Allen in ESPN NBA writer Brian Windhorst’s piece: “Over the past several months, I have […]

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