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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 01: Injured player Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder talks with D.J. Augustin #14 during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 1, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Thunder won 108-101. 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 Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant Plans to Return before Season’s End

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Kevin Durant hasn’t appeared in a NBA game since Feb. 19 after undergoing another procedure on his right foot on Feb. 22. It’s been a rough season, to say the least, for Durant and the Thunder, too, but KD has no plans to shut it down the rest of this season […]

BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 25: Alexey Shved #1 of the New York Knicks exits the court after the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 25, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 115-94. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Video: Alexey Shved Sums up the Knicks Season with One Pass

Carmelo Anthony has shut it down for the remainder of the 2014-15 NBA season, Knicks’ president Phil Jackson is subtweeting his team after embarrassing losses and now newcomer Alexey Shved is dishing out dimes to fans sitting in the cheap seats. No, seriously. That’s exactly what Shved did against the Detroit Pistons Friday night. Woof.

PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 30: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls on the bench before the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 30, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bulls 99-93. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Derrick Rose Has Part of Torn Mensicus Removed, Expected Back in 4-6 Weeks

The roller coaster season for the 2014-15 Chicago Bulls continues as point guard Derrick Rose underwent successful knee surgery Friday morning to remove part of the meniscus in his right knee. What looked like another season-ending injury a few days ago, the circumstances surrounding Rose’s injury have changed once again with the Bulls now expecting […]

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors attends the Degree Shooting Stars Competition as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Watch: Andre Iguodala Leaves Matthew Dellavedova in the Dust

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors are battling it out on TNT Thursday night, with each team delivering body blow after body blow, but Cavs’ guard Matthew Dellavedova has taken the worst one of all after Warriors’ forward Andre Iguodala put Delly on skates with a nasty crossover. Get well soon, Delly’s ankles […]

at Pepsi Center on December 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Clippers 109-106. 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.

Watch: Jusuf Nurkic Remains the Best

If you didn’t know by now that Denver Nuggets’ big Jusuf Nurkic is a terrifyingly enjoyable basketball player, here’s another example of Nurkic being Nurkic in a game Wednesday night at home against the Phoenix Suns.   (

OAKLAND, CA – JANUARY 27: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls stands on the court during their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 27, 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)

Derrick Rose Out Indefinitely with Torn Meniscus

The Chicago Bulls announced via a press release today that Derrick Rose will have to undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. The team has not yet placed a timetable on his return, and a lot of that has to do with whether or not Rose, along with the Bulls, choose to […]

MIAMI, FL – MAY 14: Kevin Garnett #2 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on May 14, 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)

Watch: Kevin Garnett Tells Us How He Really Feels about Possibly Coaching One Day

Kevin Garnett was officially re-introduced to the Twin Cities today as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was a great day for basketball fans, and anyone really, who fall victim to slippery slope that is loving nostalgic returns for stars well past their prime. Garnett is in the last year of his three-year, $36 […]

PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 21: Thomas Robinson #41 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 21, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Trail Blazers 118-113. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Report: Thomas Robinson to Sign with the Nets

Thomas Robinson has been in the NBA less than three years and the former Kansas Jayhawk will now be on his fifth NBA team once his deal with the Brooklyn Nets becomes official. After being dealt by the Portland Trail Blazers in a deal that sent Arron Afflalo to Rip City, Robinson was immediately waived […]

PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 13: J.R. Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 13, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Watch: J.R. Smith and the Cavaliers Are Having Fun in New York

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a lot of fun while blowing out the lowly, Carmelo Anthony-less New York Knicks Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Former Knick J.R. Smith took it to his former team, connecting on 7-of-11 shots for 17 points, but it wasn’t his stellar shooting that captivated the crowd at MSG today, it […]

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat and the Eastern Conference competes during the Degree Shooting Stars Competition as part of the 2015 NBA Allstar Weekend at Barclays Center on February 14, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

It’s Official: Chris Bosh Ruled out for the Remainder of the 2014-15 Season

The Miami Heat confirmed on Saturday afternoon that All-Star forward Chris Bosh will miss the remainder of the 2014-15 NBA season to effectively treat blood clots in Bosh’s lung. OFFICIAL: The HEAT announced today that

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 24: Kendrick Perkins #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during a game against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on January 24, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Report: Kendrick Perkins to Cleveland

According to a report from Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal, The Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorites for the services of Kendrick Perkins once he’s inevitably bought out by the Utah Jazz in the coming days. Report: Cavs emerging as leaders to sign soon-to-be free agent center Kendrick Perkins: NEW YORK: The final … http://t.co/Bj7d9MfBKJ […]

CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 8: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Quicken Loans Arena on February 8, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Video: Kevin Love Would Like to Try This Dunk Attempt Again

Kevin Love’s first season in Cleveland has certainly had its ups and downs — what happened tonight during the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards game on ESPN is an example of those not-so-great moments. Here’s what transpired in our nation’s capital: (h/t Mike Prada of SB Nation) Even with this embarrassing botched dunk from Love, […]

at Pepsi Center on January 17, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 113-105. 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.

Video: JaVale McGee Can Still Dunk with Authority

The Denver Nuggets had to attach a draft pick just to find anyone willing to take on JaVale McGee’s rather hefty contract at the NBA Trade Deadline yesterday; the Philadelphia 76ers were revealed to be that team. McGee, who hasn’t played much basketball in the last two years, is already making an impact for Sixers. […]

DALLAS, TX – DECEMBER 28: Reggie Jackson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder takes a shot against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on December 28, 2014 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)

Report: Reggie Jackson Requests Trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder

According to a report from Yahoo!’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson has informed the team he’d like to be traded. “CAA’s Aaron Mintz made the request in the past seven to 10 days, and several teams around the league became aware as officials probed for information on potentially dealing for Jackson, league […]

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 22: Amar’e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks looks on in a preseason game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on October 22, 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Amar’e Stoudemire’s Contract Bought Out by the New York Knicks

The New York Knicks and Amar’e Stoudemire have reached a buyout agreement, according to a report from Tim McMahon and Marc Stein of ESPN. “The Dallas Mavericks are considered the front-runners to sign Stoudemire, sources said last week. A source told ESPNDallas.com that the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns have also expressed interest.” It’s […]

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