Jazz's Quin Snyder Enters COVID-19 Protocols; Alex Jensen to Serve as Acting HC

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby could possibly net as many as three first-round draft picks in a trade, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski during Friday's edition of NBA Today (2:07 mark):. "OG Anunoby is a player around the league—there is great interest in him at really probably the most important position...

The Minnesota Timberwolves may be planning to move on from their starting point guard soon. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, "rival NBA executives believe" the Timberwolves will look to explore deals for D'Angelo Russell prior to the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Russell is set to become an unrestricted free...

The Toronto Raptors are still weighing whether to make any big moves before the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, but one Eastern Conference executive believes they have the most coveted player on the market. Ric Bucher of Fox Sports reports that swingman OG Anunoby likely "would inspire the fiercest trade-deadline...

While the voting format and framework of the NBA All-Star Game tend to make it a popularity contest, an unexpected player occasionally slips into the showcase. Throughout the last two-plus decades, the contest has seen the surprise inclusion of Theo Ratliff and Kyle Korver, among several others. These unanticipated All-Stars either held a supporting role and/or didn't have huge production.

The Los Angeles Lakers have abstained from making any sort of earth-shattering trade around LeBron James and Anthony Davis despite lingering questions dating back to last season's rough campaign. And the acquisition of Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards may have bought Rob Pelinka enough goodwill with the Lakers fanbase...

Kenny Smith details just how miserable the culture of the Sacramento Kings was, having spent 3 years with them

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant paid Los Angeles Lakers counterpart LeBron James a massive compliment Friday night. Appearing on NBA HooperVision during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder, KD showed LeBron immense respect for what he continues to accomplish in the NBA at the age of 38:

Sorting through the gossip and rumors leading up to the NBA's Feb. 9 trade deadline can be a puzzling mess, but organizing it by position can bring order to the chaos. While lines have blurred recently, it's reasonable to split players into three groups: ball-handling guards, wings and bigs. With guards complete and wings in order, the focus shifts to bigs. These delineations can be subjective, with guards playing without the ball (Eric Gordon, Alex Caruso, etc.) and bigs spreading the floor as wings. For clarity (and sanity), players like John Collins, Jarred Vanderbilt and P.J. Washington are considered bigs.

After being named an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson isn't ruling out being able to play in the NBA's midseason showcase game. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Williamson said he feels "great" as he continues to rehab his hamstring and...

The only undefeated dynasty in the NBA will have another opportunity to extend its winning streak this year. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were named the captains of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City. Team LeBron has won all five games in the current format which calls for captains to draft their teams instead of the traditional matchup between the Eastern and Western Conferences.

On Thursday, the NBA revealed this year's All-Star starters from both the Eastern and Western Conference. And, as is often the case, the fans (whose votes account for 50 percent of the final tally), media and players (25 percent each) didn't quite get it right in the East... NBA on...

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey isn't happy that Joel Embiid wasn't voted as a starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. During an appearance on 97.5 The Fanatic, Morey said Embiid was "completely hosed" in the All-Star voting. The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum...

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is under the spotlight after a Reddit user insinuated that his defensive statistics are being boosted during home games, but the NBA doesn't believe there's been any wrongdoing. NBA senior vice president of communications Tim Frank released a statement refuting the notion that...

Reigning back-to-back NBA MVP and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić believes Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid was snubbed for a spot as an All-Star Game starter. Nikola Jokic said he was surprised Joel Embiid wasn't named an All-Star starter: "He deserves it." The starters were announced on Thursday...

As the Chicago Bulls continue their fall down the Eastern Conference standings, they have a decision to make about whether or not to become sellers at the trade deadline. Per NBA insider Marc Stein, "do not be surprised" if the Bulls move Andre Drummond ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline.

The Brooklyn Nets announced that guard Ben Simmons will not play Saturday against the rival New York Knicks due to left knee soreness. Simmons is averaging 7.4 points on 56.6 percent shooting, 6.5 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 27.3 minutes per game over 37 contests this season. Left leg issues...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards posted a team-high 25 points along with seven assists and seven rebounds to lead the T-Wolves to a 111-100 home win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. The 21-year-old entered the game on fire. First, he posted 44 points, three blocks and three steals in...

Cam Reddish may be on the move yet again before the NBA's Feb. 9 trade deadline. "The New York Knicks, you can expect that they're going to move Reddish at the deadline," ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on NBA Countdown Saturday. "It'll be a combination of a second-round pick and a player. Whatever combination best fits what they can get."

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off NBA trade season by acquiring Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks. This can't be—or, at the very least, shouldn't be—the lone move the Lakers make. With Anthony Davis on the mend and LeBron James threatening...

With the NBA's Feb. 9 trade deadline looming, it appears to be a strong seller's market. Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer reported on his Please Don't Aggregate This podcast (via HoopsHype) the Chicago Bulls believe Alex Caruso could yield two first-round picks in a trade. Caruso is averaging 5.5 points, 3.3...