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NBA Rumors: Pacers President Larry Bird Preempts Uncertain Future for Team Coach Frank Vogel

By Jenn Loro - May 03, 2016 12:56 PM EDT

Indiana Pacers Exec Larry Bird isn’t quite sure about Frank Vogel’s coaching future with the team as the latter’s contract expires in the offseason. If Bird’s recent statements are of any indication, ‘uncertainty’ doesn’t sound like he will be keeping his job for long.

NBA Rumors: Stephen Curry Trying To Recover From Knee Injury before May 9

By Jenn Loro - May 02, 2016 11:44 AM EDT

Reigning MVP Stephen Curry hopes to get back in the court on May 9 to lead the Golden State Warriors’ defense of their NBA title against strong championship contenders. Despite Curry’s absence, Warriors managed to eliminate Rockets in the first round as the team advances to the second round of the West Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA Rumors: Wade and James Think 2-Minute Ref Review ‘Pointless’ and ‘Absolutely Changes Nothing’

By Jenn Loro - Apr 30, 2016 09:43 AM EDT

Following a controversial and highly upsetting no-foul call at Miami’s 90-88 loss to Charlotte Hornets in Game 5, Dwayne Wade was critical of NBA’s 2-minute ref review toward the end of the game saying it’s pointless. Cavs lead player and best friend LeBron James also came to his rescue adding that the ‘it absolutely changes nothing.’

NBA Rumors: Detroit Piston's Stanley Johnson May Not Play for The Summer League Games

By Jenn Loro - Apr 30, 2016 09:43 AM EDT

Detroit head coach and President Van Gundy is inclined to get Stanley Johnson off the summer league and instead divert his productive energy in real productive training and workouts. The Pistons exec lamented that the summer league was no longer about skills refining but instead degenerated into an amateurish showmanship.

LA Lakers Rumors: GM Kupchak Discusses Coach Search after Byron Scott Left Team

By Jenn Loro - Apr 29, 2016 02:23 PM EDT

Lakers’ top brass are confident to find a suitable replacement for Byron Scott following his departure from the West Coast franchise. Meanwhile, Steve Kerr appears to be one of LA’s top candidate for the now vacant head coach position.

Chicago Bulls Rumors: Marc Gasol Advised Brother Pau to Go For Spurs

By Jenn Loro - Apr 28, 2016 10:43 AM EDT

Chicago's All-Star Center Pau Gasol will become a free agent this summer with rumors of leaving the Bulls for another team. With this in mind, his younger brother Marc thinks San Antonio Spurs is a good fit for him this offseason.

NBA Trade Rumors: New York Knicks Considering Trade for Darren Collison

By Jenn Loro - Apr 27, 2016 08:42 AM EDT

New York Knicks is reportedly eyeing to get Sacramento point guard Darren Collison to complete its Triangle Offense roster. In the free agency season, Collison’s affordable market value at $5,229,454 is a potentially remarkable deal to boost New York’s lineup.

LA Lakers Rumors: Team May Lose Direction After Firing Byron Scott

By Jenn Loro - Apr 27, 2016 08:41 AM EDT

Byron Scott is now officially dismissed from LA Lakers’ roster following the team’s worst seasons in its NBA history under his watch. With Scott and Bryant gone, possible replacements have been cropping up including Golden State Warriors’ assistant coach Luke Walton.

NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Dominates the Rockets Despite Curry’s Absence

By Jenn Loro - Apr 19, 2016 01:45 PM EDT

Golden State Warriors scored a 2-0 playoff series lead against Houston Rockets on Monday’s Game 2 despite Stephen Curry’s recent absence from the court due to knee injury. Meanwhile, three-pointer NBA legend and Hall of Famer Ray Allen hinted that Curry might be the next NBA’s greatest shooter in a recent interview.

NBA 2K17 Release Date PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 & PC: Fans Speculate About Game Post Kobe Announcement

By Peter R - Apr 19, 2016 10:38 AM EDT

The game is expected to release in September, 2K announced. The legend edition features Kobe Bryant who retired last week.

NBA Rumors: Van Gundy Thinks Ref Is Biased In LeBron's Performance; 'He Gets To Do What He Wants'

By Jenn Loro - Apr 18, 2016 02:25 PM EDT

Pistons head coach apparently became frustrated as Detroit lost to the Cavs in the first game in the playoff series. For nearly seven year’s absence from the playoffs, Pistons have been gearing up for the postseason playoffs as they face strong Eastern Conference rivals.

NBA Draft Rumors: Celtics Wins 5 Picks in Top 35 in Tiebreaker

By Jenn Loro - Apr 18, 2016 10:43 AM EDT

In a coin flip tiebreaker last Friday, Celtics won 5 of the top 35 picks and another 5 second round picks starting from No. 31. Meanwhile, Celtics’ hope of acquiring Jimmy Butler to their fold fell dead when Chicago Bulls demanded Jae Crowder in return.

NBA Rumors: Van Gundy Thinks Ref Is Biased In LeBron's Performance; 'He Gets To Do What He Wants'

By Jenn Loro - Apr 18, 2016 10:42 AM EDT

Pistons head coach apparently became frustrated as Detroit lost to the Cavs in the first game in the playoff series. For nearly seven year’s absence from the playoffs, Pistons have been gearing up for the postseason playoffs as they face strong Eastern Conference rivals.

NBA Rumors: Game Association Approves Jersey Sponsorship in 2016-17 Season

By Jenn Loro - Apr 17, 2016 07:52 AM EDT

NBA has finally allowed basketball clubs to sell jersey adverts to company sponsors in a lucrative sponsorship option that’s expected to generate as much as $150 million annually. Global figures estimate the worldwide sports sponsorship revenue at $45.3 bn.

NBA Rumors: All-Star Game in North Carolina Pushed Through Despite Controversial LGBT Issue

By Jenn Loro - Apr 17, 2016 07:51 AM EDT

NBA clarified its previous statement regarding the league’s displeasure over North Carolina’s controversial anti-LGBT bathroom law. Instead of moving the All-Star Game out of Charlotte, the league’s top brass now insists on talking with State officials and the community instead of threatening the state using its economic weight.

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