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Trae Young, John Collins and the Atlanta Hawks exceeded expectations with a deep run in the 2021 playoffs, and head coach Nate McMillan deserves a ton of credit for that. While the Hawks’ Cinderella run ended in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, no one can deny the massive change they have undergone since […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be progressing positively from his knee injury and could very well suit up for the team when they play Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. According to head coach Mike Budenholzer, Antetokounmpo remains “day-to-day” due to the hyperextended left knee injury he […]

In a rather wild NBA Finals fact, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Chris Paul won’t be the biggest winners when it’s all said and done. That honor goes to Torrey Craig, who should be getting an NBA ring no matter what happens. Craig is currently suiting up for the Finals-bound Suns, and he is actually getting some […]

Injured forward Giannis Antetokounmpo came in full support of the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks, and sure enough, he was absolutely hyped when the team got the job done. Celebrating with his teammates on the court after the huge 118-107 victory that gave them their ticket […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James know how to motivate his teammates, just ask his former teammate in the Cleveland Cavaliers Channing Frye. During an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, Frye revealed how LeBron motivated him and his Cavs teammates in games during their run together. As the former NBA champion shared, LeBron often […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul apparently played through the Western Conference Finals with an injured shooting hand, shocking everyone and raising questions how he was able to pull it off while still impacting the team. On Saturday as the Suns await their opponents from the East, Paul opened up on what exactly he did to […]

A lot of teams are reportedly interested in trading for Damian Lillard if the Portland Trail Blazers make him available, and if recent rumors are true, the Philadelphia 76ers could be one of them. When discussing about the Indiana Pacers’ offseason plans, J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star mentioned that the Pacers haven’t had any […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic wants to win an NBA championship. He has said so repeatedly in his first three years in the league. However, for the Mavs guard, winning gold with Slovenia in the Olympics (or in any international competition) is much more meaningful than a ring in the top professional basketball league. After […]

Shaquille O’Neal is right: players with the last name that has “vic” on it are good shooters. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic probably learned that just recently after witnessing his Mavs teammate Boban Marjanovic. During Serbia’s Olympic qualifying game against Puerto Rico, Marjanovic banked a wide-open corner triple to the delight of everyone watching the […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul understands and feels Sha’Carri Richardson’s pain after the sprinter was handed a suspension for her recent positive drug test. Richardson failed the drug test for marijuana, which was conducted during the US Olympic Trials for the women’s 100-meter event on June 19. She won the contest, but the one-month suspension […]

When the Phoenix Suns secured their NBA Finals ticket on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was across the street from Staples Center to watch a WNBA game. He didn’t even congratulate his good friend Chris Paul–at least not publicly on social media–despite it being CP3’s biggest career milestone. Such snub didn’t go unnoticed […]

It looks like Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been in contact with a lot of different players this offseason, including Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. In fact, according to a recent report from Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Lillard played a big role in Tatum’s decision to join Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics […]

Chris Paul is a true leader and mentor to Devin Booker, and he proved as much when Book suffered from a broken nose in Game 2 of the Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Clippers Western Conference Finals series. To recall, Booker broke his nose after a headbutt with Patrick Beverley in the third quarter of the contest. […]

In the closing seconds of the Western Conference Finals Game 6, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul was seen sharing an emotional moment and hug with head coach Monty Williams. Obviously, there is more to it. Thanks to the NBA, a mic’d up version of the moment has been released. And in a rather heartwarming talk, […]

It sure looks like Klay Thompson is mentally ready for the 2021-22 season. As for his physical condition, the Golden State Warriors star is also positive in that regard. During another boat trip on Friday, which he documented via Instagram live, the Warriors sharpshooter talked about his mentality heading to next season. He doubled down […]

Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald knows what makes great quarterbacks, and Kyler Murray better take notes. In a Bleacher Report  Q&A, Fitzgerald was asked what a QB needs to do to help his wide receiver–or his whole team for the matter. The 37-year-old free agent wideout had a rather simple answer, though, noting that all […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley is not happy with what Chicago Bulls icon Scottie Pippen is doing–not for his shots at him but rather for “burning bridges.” Pippen has been on the headlines as of late for his rather controversial takes on various people he has a history with, particularly Phil Jackson and ex-teammate Michael Jordan. […]

LeBron James may be 36 years old, but the Los Angeles Lakers star remains one of the most dominant players in the NBA today. In fact, he continues to give rookies nightmares, just like what Memphis Grizzlies freshman Desmond Bane experienced. In an interview with Quenton Albertie of Slam Online, Bane shared how the Lakers […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has been listed as questionable for Game 6 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Milwaukee Bucks, but there is hope he could return for the contest. Head coach Nate McMillan pointed out that Young missed the past two contests in the series because of some pain that had […]

As expected, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been officially listed as doubtful for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks. Antetokounmpo suffered from a hyperextended left knee injury in Game 4 of the series, causing him to miss Game 5 as well. While no structural damage has been discovered in […]

Chris Paul is on his way to his first NBA Finals appearance, and despite the long time he had to wait to get his chance, the Phoenix Suns star never really doubted that he would make it. In his postgame presser after leading the Suns to a Game 6 victory in the Western Conference Finals […]

When Patrick Beverley lost it and shoved Chris Paul from behind in the fourth quarter of Game 6, it was when Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder knew they had broken the Los Angeles Clippers. Speaking after the Suns’ Western Conference Finals series victory, Crowder addressed the cowardly shove of Beverley and hit the Clippers with […]

Chris Paul may have needed to eliminate his former team to lead the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals, but that doesn’t mean he has completely forgotten his time with the Los Angeles Clippers. In fact, in Paul’s emotional speech after winning Game 6 and booking their ticket to the Finals, he sent a heartwarming […]

Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers may have lost in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns; however, PG13 made sure there would be some bad memories for CP3 in the game. Midway through the fourth quarter with the Suns way ahead, George showed he was not […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has nothing but love and  appreciation for his European basketball idols that recently retired from the game, and he made sure to give them a proper send-off and acknowledgement. After leading Slovenia to an incredible 1118-68 win over Angola in their FIBA Olympic Qualifying game, the Mavs star spoke to […]

Lionel Messi’s four-year, $674 million contract with FC Barcelona has officially expired, but Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant still can’t believe the deal he got. Messi’s deal, which he signed in 2017, is the highest in sports history, according to Boardroom. However, he is yet to sign a new contract with his club as negotiations […]

Even if the Los Angeles Clippers force a Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns, it is doubtful Kawhi Leonard will return at all. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Leonard is not expected to return in the Western Conference Finals as he recovers from his knee injury. And if ever the Clippers perform a […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been listed as doubtful for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he is not giving up just yet and is holding out hope he can return sooner rather than later. Head coach Mike Budenholzer talked about Antetokounmpo’s health in length in his latest talk with the media, […]

The New York Knicks are ready to go all out just to bring back the NBA title to the Big Apple, so much so they are willing to part ways with RJ Barrett if it means getting Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. According to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, the Knicks […]

After a successful season that ended their seven-year playoff drought, the New York Knicks are now looking to build further from what they have established and create a true championship contender. In fact, according to the latest rumors, they are specifically targeting Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. Per Kristian Winfield of the New […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been officially listed as doubtful for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks. According to the Bucks’ official announcement, an MRI on Antetokounmpo’s injury confirmed their initial diagnosis of left knee hyperextension. However, it  is worth noting that an earlier report from Adrian Wojnarowski  of […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young showed some love for Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who suffered a troubling knee injury on Tuesday during Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Finals series. After the Hawks got the 110-88 win to tie the series at 2-2, Young took to Twitter to share his thoughts and prayers for […]

Call Ja Morant super impressed by Clint Capela. After all, the Atlanta Hawks big man just did his best Kobe Bryant impression mid-game — in the Eastern Conference Finals no less! Midway through the final quarter of Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Capela was pressed with time with only five seconds left on the […]

LaMarcus Aldridge may not able to return to the Portland Trail Blazers as a player, but he is more than open to coming back as a coach for the team. Aldridge’s final season ended abruptly, announcing his retirement with the Brooklyn Nets midway through the 2020-21 campaign due to a heart issue. However, he is […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is still in disbelief after seeing Giannis Antetokounmpo’s scary knee injury in Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks-Atlanta Hawks Eastern Conference Finals series. Midway through the third quarter of the contest, Antetokounmpo tried and failed to block a lob to Clint Capela from behind. As he went down, however, […]

Penny Hardaway was recently rumored to be a serious candidate for the vacant head coaching position of the Orlando Magic. However, the team legend is squashing those talks even before it affects his current status. In a video announcement on Instagram, Hardaway confirmed that he is staying with the Memphis Tigers as he reiterated his […]

As expected, Kawhi Leonard remains out for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Fortunately, they could have Ivica Zubac back for the contest. According Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Leonard has been ruled out while Zubac has been labeled as questionable for Wednesday’s showdown. Kawhi is […]

Los Angeles Lakers youngster Talen Horton-Tucker is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, and if an NBA executive is to be believed, LA might need to throw some serious money to retain the guard. In a report by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, a current Eastern Conference team executive expressed belief that […]

Devin Booker is part of the Team USA that will play in the Tokyo Olympics this summer. However, with his Phoenix Suns just one win away from the NBA Finals, Book might have to make some sacrifices to work things out. Should the Suns make it to the Finals and end up playing all seven […]