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Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond could achieve an incredible feat that only Moses Malone has done in the past 40 years. According to former Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy — as noted by Keith Langlois of Pistons.com — Andre Drummond is on pace to become only the first player since Moses Malone to average 15-plus […]

Damian Jones had a breakout performance for the Golden State Warriors in their 117-116 win over the Sacramento Kings, and it’s all thanks to his mom. The 23-year-old Warriors center tied his career high in points (13) and grabbed six rebounds in the game. He was aggressive throughout, fighting for the boards, running the floor, […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse thinks Gregg Popovich is wrong about Kawhi Leonard. Popovich recently grabbed headlines when he claimed that Leonard wasn’t a leader during his time with the San Antonio Spurs. Coach Pop even said that Manu Ginobili and Patty Mills were the leaders for them — particularly last year — while […]

JaVale McGee is thankful to LeBron James for lobbying the Los Angeles Lakers to sign him in free agency. Javale Mcgee signed with the Lakers in the summer for the veteran’s minimum worth $2.4 million. The deal is now proving to be a bargain, with the 30-year-old center having a breakout season and averaging a […]

The Phoenix Suns can’t get things together to start the 2018-19 NBA season, and that was even more evident when the coaching staff hilariously failed a fist bump. During their match with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Suns’ coaches were caught on camera doing their pregame fist bumps or “handshakes.” Unfortunately, just like the team’s season […]

If there’s one thing fans and the media know about San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, it’s the fact that he hates interviews. However, one particular reporter seemed to not get the notice and made matters worse by proceeding to ask a long question that irritated Gregg Popovich. During a post-game press conference after […]

During his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dario Saric has been often referred to as “The Homie.” As it turns out, however, that nickname came from his former teammate Joel Embiid. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Sixers fans were already calling Dario Saric “The Homie” even before he officially joined […]

“He sacrificed his dream, so I could live mine.” These were the exact words of Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving in his latest Nike commercial that pays tribute to his father, Drederick Irving. Kyrie Irving never shied away from talking about the huge influence his father had on him when he was growing up. And in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook is dishing out assists on and off the court. In the Thunder’s game versus the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, Russell Westbrook surprised an Oklahoma City fan by giving him his game-worn shoes. What made the act even more remarkable was the fact that the fan wasn’t expecting […]

Allen Iverson has had always spoke highly of Vince Carter, so it’s no wonder why the Philadelphia 76ers legend is one of the first people to congratulate the Atlanta Hawks veteran when he joined the elite NBA 25,000-point club. Vince Carter reached the landmark feat in Wednesday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, scoring 14 points […]

Phoenix Suns small forward Trevor Ariza has returned to the team after missing the past two games due to a personal issue. Trevor Ariza didn’t play for the Suns in their win over the San Antonio Spurs last week. Moreover, while he was in constant communication with Phoenix head coach Igor Kokoskov, he remained away […]

Despite his production for the Detroit Pistons, Andre Drummond has taken a lot of criticisms from fans and media members. As it turns out, however, the All-Star center doesn’t also get the appreciation he deserves from Reggie Jackson and his other teammates. Andre Drummond is currently averaging career-bests in scoring and rebounding, putting up 18.9 […]

As Goran Dragic continues to be bothered by a recurring knee issue, the Miami Heat are starting to consider sidelining him for an extended period of time. Goran Dragic already missed two games earlier this November due to the right knee issue. He returned and played for four straight matches for the Heat, but he […]

The Indiana Pacers could be without All-Star guard Victor Oladipo in Monday’s game against the Utah Jazz due to a knee injury. Victor Oladipo picked up the injury during Saturday’s match with the Atlanta Hawks. He played less than five minutes in the opening quarter before asking to be substituted. The 26-year-old did not return […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler finally made his home debut for his new ballclub, and it is everything he expected as he received a rising welcome from Sixers fans in the Wells Fargo Center. Jimmy Butler gets introduced in his first home game for the @sixers! 👀👏(Via @nba)pic.twitter.com/yrXhjUA2zE — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) November 17, […]

It appears that it’s not only Philadelphia 76ers fans who are excited about Jimmy Butler joining the Sixers. Jimmy Butler recently arrived in Philadelphia following a trade that got him out of Minnesota in exchange for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round pick. He made his debut for the Sixers Wednesday […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a no-win situation when looking for a trade partner for Jimmy Butler, but head coach Tom Thibodeau thinks they got the best out of the circumstances. The Timberwolves finally got over the drama surrounding the organization as they sent Jimmy Butler and second-year center Justin Patton to the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

Detroit Pistons All-Star Blake Griffin isn’t just all about dunking, and he showed that to every basketball fan with an impressive move against the Atlanta Hawks. Griffin was double teamed by Hawks’ rookies Kevin Huerter and Omari Spellman midway in the third quarter of the game. Instead of passing the ball, however, he fooled the […]

It’s safe to say San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan is excited to play against his childhood friend and Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden. San Antonio hosts Houston on Saturday night at the AT&T Center, and new Spur DeRozan is relishing the opportunity to go up against the reigning NBA MVP. DeRozan and Harden grew […]

Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward has officially marked his return to Utah. Hayward, who hasn’t played against the Utah Jazz since leaving them for the Celtics last season, made his first points back at the Vivint Smart Home Arena with a running layup off an assist from Jaylen Brown. Gordon Hayward gets on the board […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving sees a bright future for Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, and he made it known that he’s a believer of the 22-year-old rising NBA talent. Irving, who will play Booker and the Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday, revealed that he hung out a lot with the reigning […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry believes the Milwaukee Bucks are the next big thing in the NBA, saying that they remind him of the Dubs of four years ago. The Bucks are second in the Eastern Conference and are currently 8-2 this season, losing only to the Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers. […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton is set to miss Wednesday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls but could return on Saturday to face his former team, the Phoenix Suns. Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry confirmed this development to Scott Kushner of The Advocate, saying that it’s possible for the former lottery pick to see […]

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have plenty of issues they need to address, but Brian Windhorst of ESPN thinks the roster is the team’s biggest problem. In an appearance on The Jump with Rachel Nichols and Amin Elhassan, Windhorst discussed the recent news of Magic Johnson reprimanding and allegedly “yelling” at Luke Walton for their […]

Serge Ibaka’s next special guest on his food show will be new Toronto Raptors teammate Kawhi Leonard. The Raptors big man revealed his tidbit of information in an interview with Joseph Casciaro of The Score, citing that he wants people to see Leonard on a different light compared to how fans see him and how […]

Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic could finally make his 2018-19 season debut against the Toronto Raptors, though the team remains cautious about his condition. Bogdanovic has been sidelined for the Kings since undergoing a left knee procedure late in September. He had arthroscopic surgery in April to repair a slight medial meniscus tear, but he […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks sees great things ahead for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, and he even predicts that the Mavs’ rookie will be a superstar and will dominate the league in the years to come. Ahead of the Wizards Tuesday visit to the Mavs at the American Airlines Center, Brooks opened up […]

Tyson Chandler’s time with the Phoenix Suns might not be as memorable compared to his stints with other teams, but he will always be remembered by Devin Booker and Richaun Holmes as a great leader. Chandler recently agreed to a buyout with the Suns, with reports citing that he will join the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. remains active for the New York Knicks, but he will be a game-time decision as they host the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. The 26-year-old guard-forward suffered a back injury in Sunday’s loss to the Washington Wizards. Tim Hardaway Jr. received an inadvertent knee from Wizards star John Wall in the […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo will fill in the starting center role in the absence of Hassan Whiteside. Hassan Whiteside has been officially ruled out of the game against the Detroit Pistons after sustaining a right knee injury in their last match against the Atlanta Hawks. The 29-year-old center is set to undergo further […]

Tyson Chandler leaves the Phoenix Suns at the hands of young stars Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton, and the former All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year wants “nothing but the best” for the two as they take over the franchise. The 36-year-old center recently reached a buyout agreement with the Suns, effectively ending his […]

The Miami Heat could be without two key starters when they visit the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, with both Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic listed as questionable for the game. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Hassan Whiteside has picked up a right knee injury that raised […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay will be sidelined against the Orlando Magic due to a right heel soreness. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich confirmed the development ahead of the Magic’s visit to AT&T Center, per Michael Wright of ESPN. Rudy Gay has been initially listed as doubtful for the Sunday game as he battles […]

The LA Clippers will likely stick on Boban Marjanovic as their starting center when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on Monday. The 7-foot-3 Serbian came off the bench in their first eight games of the season before getting the starting nod in Saturday’s win over the Orlando Magic. Boban Marjanovic posted a […]

Clearly, no one does NBA social media better than Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. The self-proclaimed king of NBA social media showed fans the reason for that once again as he made fun of Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond after outplaying him in Sixers’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers big man posted a […]

Joel Embiid dominated Andre Drummond in the latest match between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons, and the Sixers big man made sure his fellow All-Star center will remember it throughout the season. The Cameroonian star recorded 39 points, 17 rebounds, and two blocks to lead the Sixers to victory over the Pistons. He was […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. certainly has a lot to improve when it comes to his shooting, including his free throws. While the Mavs’ star can throw the basketball with force and produce highlight reel materials with his nasty dunks, his shooting leaves much to be desired. And that was even more evident when […]

New York Knicks prized rookie Kevin Knox is reportedly set to return to action on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Kevin Knox picked up a left ankle sprain against the Boston Celtics last month, effectively ruling him out for at least two weeks. He already missed five games for the Knicks so far, though he […]

After starting at the center spot in the last three games for the New York Knicks, rookie big man Mitchell Robinson might have just won the role permanently over veteran Enes Kanter. Robinson got his first start for the team in their match with the Golden State Warriors last week, with Knicks head coach David […]