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Joel Embiid is basically blaming Ben Simmons for the Philadelphia 76ers’ shocking upset loss in Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks. The Sixers lost to the Hawks on Sunday by a final score of 103-96, and Simmons certainly did not have a lot of contribution with his five points (though he did finish with eight […]

It sure looks like Doc Rivers is not happy with Ben Simmons, or at least with his performance in the crucial Game 7 that saw the Philadelphia 76ers lose to the Atlanta Hawks. When asked postgame if he still believes Simmons can be a point guard for a championship team, Rivers shrugged it off and […]

Doc Rivers is on the wrong end of history once again after his Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 7 of their playoffs series. After the shocking defeat of the East’s top seeds, the Sixers head coach has now tied Rick Adelman for the longest losing streak in Game 7s by any […]

If there were any concerns whether Devin Booker can lead the Phoenix Suns alone in the Western Conference Finals, all those were erased with his epic Game 1 performance against the Los Angeles Clippers. Booker did not only fill the void left by the absence of Chris Paul on the offensive end, but he was […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker gives credit where credit is due. After all, he knows that without the likes of Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul mentoring him, he won’t be able to reach the level he is in  today. After scoring 40 points on top of 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the the […]

While Chris Paul remains out for the Phoenix Suns due to the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, it doesn’t mean he’s not involved with the team–including in their celebrations. After the Suns took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul apparently FaceTimed Jae Crowder in excitement before expressing […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker impressed the whole NBA world once again. After all, he chose the perfect time to drop his first career-triple double. In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers, Booker recorded 40 points, 13 rebounds and 111 assists to lead the Suns to a 120-114 victory. […]

New York Giants legend Eli Manning is already retired, but he is still throwing nasty touchdowns against now Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady. In a hilarious special for the Giants, the younger brother of  Peyton Manning told some dad jokes with former teammate Shaun O’Hara. During the segment, Manning just couldn’t help but drop […]

When Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker rewarded the fan who figured into a fistfight with two Denver Nuggets supporters, some people criticized him for doing so. However, it sure looks like the home fans appreciate what he did. In fact, the so-called “Suns in 4” guy was an absolute celebrity in Game 1 of the […]

If Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has a magical lamp with a genie coming out, he would probably wish to make his feet one inch shorter. After all, that was the only difference between their playoffs exit and what could have been an East Finals appearance. With six seconds left in the fourth quarter of […]

Everyone knew James Harden was not 100 percent when he forced himself to return from hamstring injury, but no one outside the Brooklyn Nets understood the severity of his condition. Apparently, Harden is dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, and he never really had the chance to test it as he rushed back his […]

Kevin Durant’s first full season with the Brooklyn Nets ended in disappointment. Luckily for him, his mom was there to comfort and give him some encouraging words. The Nets lost Game 7 of their playoffs series against the Milwaukee Bucks by a narrow margin at 115-111. It officially ended the season for Brooklyn, though KD […]

Kevin Durant gave it his all to propel the Brooklyn Nets to victory in Game 7, but his last attempt for a game-winner swished nothing but the air as their season officially ended against the Milwaukee Bucks. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, however, knew exactly why KD and Brooklyn struggled in overtime. Durant extended […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is a player that shines the most in the hardest of situations, and he showed just that in Game 7 of their playoffs series with the Milwaukee Bucks. Durant made history during Saturday’s game, becoming only the fifth player in NBA history to have at least four 30-point outings in […]

As expected, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has officially been ruled out of the Western Conference Finals Game 1 against the Phoenix Suns. However, Ty Lue is not closing the door on a potential return in Game 2 of the series. When it was announced that Leonard won’t be joining the team in their […]

Joel Embiid felt that the officiating in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 6 win favored Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, and Sixers head coach Doc Rivers thinks he’s right. To recall, following their win to tie the series at 3-3, the Sixers center ripped the foul calls during the game. According to Embiid, if referees […]

Rudy Gobert has been on the receiving end of massive hate following the Utah Jazz’s shocking Game 6 defeat to Terance Mann and the Los Angeles Clippers. After all, a lot of critics said he was basically exposed by the Clips as he became a liability on the defensive end. In response to all the […]

The Brooklyn Nets may be a little worried heading to Game 7 due to the absence of Kyrie Irving and the injury struggles of James Harden, but with Kevin Durant leading the way, there is reason  to believe they can win. While that is basically common knowledge given how great Durant has been throughout his […]

Devin Booker knows it will be difficult for the Phoenix Suns if Chris Paul is sidelined in their Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Clippers, but he understands there is little he can do with regards to the situation. With that said, Booker has one simple message to his Suns teammates as they […]

Devin Booker is standing by his belief there is nothing wrong in rewarding the Phoenix Suns fan who went viral after fighting two Denver Nuggets supporters during their second round playoffs series. To recall, Nick McKellar–the Suns faithful in question–got into a brawl with a couple of Nuggets fans during Game 3 of the series. […]

Kawhi Leonard has been basically ruled out of the L.A. Clippers‘ first two games against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals due to his knee injury. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Leonard didn’t join the Clippers in their trip to Phoenix as he rehabs the injury. Game 1 of the West […]

Donovan Mitchell gave it his all for the Utah Jazz in their series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough. Right after their brutal 131-119 Game 6 loss that officially eliminated the Jazz from the playoffs, the young guard admitted he’s in a lot of pain. Besides, with their NBA-best record […]

After helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6, Joel Embiid is ready to go all-out in their do-or-die showdown on Sunday. In his postgame presser following the Sixers’ 104-99 win, Embiid emphasized that there is no way he would play as poorly as he did in the contest. The Cameroonian big […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might have won Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks, but Sixers center Joel Embiid is not happy with the way it was officiated. According to Embiid, the foul calls appeared to be more in favor of the Hawks, specifically Trae Young–though the Sixers’ All-Star big man did not name him and just […]

Ben Simmons was obviously happy and motivated after the Philadelphia 76ers forced a Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks, but he caught some unnecessary heat over his postgame reaction to the victory. The Sixers got the much-needed W, 104-99, in Game 6 over the Hawks to set up a do-or-die showdown on Monday. Sure enough, […]

Tobias Harris stepped up when the Philadelphia 76ers needed him most, and head coach Doc Rivers couldn’t be happier as the Sixers star showed what he is truly capable of. After leading the Sixers to a pivotal 104-99 Game 6 win to force a do-or-die against the Atlanta Hawks, Harris got an interesting comparison from […]

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Terance Mann just loves making a fool out of Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert. For the second game in a row, Mann showed no mercy and dunked on the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. This time, he did so right in the first quarter of Game 6 as if saying […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is at a loss for words after witnessing how John Collins took the soul out of Joel Embiid in Game 6 of the Philadelphia 76ers-Atlanta Hawks series. Midway through the third quarter, Trae Young found Collins with an open lane to the rim. Sure enough, the Hawks guard didn’t […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have suffered an early exit in the 2021 playoffs, but their future certainly looks bright. Aside from Ja Morant who has established himself as a true star in the 2020-21 season, they also have center in Jonas Valanciunas who seems to be hitting his peak. Morant took notice of that as […]

Steve Nash knows his Brooklyn Nets are in a difficult situation heading to their do-or-die Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks, and he didn’t raise much confidence with an update on James Harden‘s injury. Harden sustained a hamstring injury in Game 1 of the series, but he forced his way back in Game 5 after […]

Jamal Crawford has been in the NBA for two decades now, so he knows filthy when he sees one. For him, some of the filthiest and most dangerous players the league has ever seen include Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. During a recent appearance on The Rex Chapman Show, Crawford was asked about […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is not shying away from the recognition that he might just be the most clutch player in the NBA today. In fact, it looks like he’s embracing it. After seeing a statistic that show he has the highest clutch true shooting percentage in NBA history, Lillard had the perfect […]

The Golden State Warriors may have missed the playoffs for the second straight year, but Klay Thompson promises things will change next season. During another Instagram live session in his boat, the Warriors sharpshooter is not only predicting a return to the playoffs for the Dubs. According to Klay, the plan is to get that […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash is not losing faith despite the injuries to Kyrie Irving and James Harden. The Nets are facing their biggest and most important challenge of the season after the Milwaukee Bucks forced a Game 7 in their second-round series. It’s do-or-die on Saturday for Brooklyn, but  they will have to […]

The Dallas Mavericks just got Dirk Nowitzki back as a special advisor, and team owner Mark Cuban couldn’t be more excited for the return of the Mavs legend. Amid the drama surrounding Dallas after the exit of GM Donnie Nelson and head coach Rick Carlisle, Nowitzki’s hiring serves as a bit of a good news […]

Trae Young has been sensational for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 playoffs so far, and he has undoubtedly established himself as a legitimate star and big-time performer. Amid the attention his son is getting, however, Rayford Young got real about the talent of the sharpshooter. Following the Hawks’ comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert may be a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, but that doesn’t exempt him from being on the wrong end of a poster from time to time. Los Angeles Clippers swingman Terance Mann reminded him of that. Late in the fourth quarter of the Jazz-Clippers Game 5, Paul George sent […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson is in awe of the Atlanta Hawks’ incredible comeback in Game 5 of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, and he knows exactly how they pulled it off. After witnessing how the Hawks’ erased a 22-point halftime deficit to win 109-106, Johnson praised Nate McMillan for guiding his team […]

The All-NBA Team selections made waves on Tuesday, not because of the superstars selected into it but because of the players that were snubbed. Among those who didn’t make it are Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, which Paul Pierce didn’t take well. A day after the announcement was made, […]