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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 2 of their playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and it’s easy to know why. While there were plenty of contributing factors to LA’s 103-93 loss, perhaps their shooting woes in contested shots was the biggest culprit. Apparently, the team shot just 24 percent […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been in the game for so long that he can come up with the best plays in various situations. He proved as much in Game 2 of their series against the Memphis Grizzlies. At one point during the game, James drew an ATO play for himself that worked […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis did his best Shaquille O’Neal impression on Wednesday, transforming into a block monster in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Davis just kept blocking shots in the game, as if he wanted to show Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. what it really […]

The Sacramento Kings may be up 2-0 over the Golden State Warriors in their NBA Playoffs series, but head coach Mike Brown warned his team that things won’t go easier from here on out. Brown–who was named the first unanimous Coach of the Year after helping the Kings break their 16-year playoff drought–reminded his team […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. gave fans quite the scare when he had to leave Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers following an injury. Midway through the first quarter, Jackson accidentally stepped on Anthony Davis’ foot while trying to catch up to him. It led to JJJ tweaking his left ankle, forcing […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has the ultimate respect for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, and he didn’t hide that admiration amid their NBA Playoffs battle. On Wednesday during a media huddle, Durant spoke in length about Leonard and why he has nothing but respect for the Clippers leader. KD cited Kawhi’s work ethic […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins confirmed that Ja Morant is recovering well from the hand injury he suffered on Sunday in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs series with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, that doesn’t mean he has the green light to play for Game 2. Speaking to reporters an hour before tip-off […]

When it was announced Tuesday that Draymond Green is going to be suspended for Game 3 of their playoffs series against the Sacramento Kings, many kept an eye on Dray’s social media channels to see his reaction. To the surprise of many, however, the Golden State Warriors vet has remained silent. Usually, Green is the […]

Paul George will never forget going against the 2010-11 version of Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose during his rookie season with the Indiana Pacers. Speaking on his Podcast P show, George shared how difficult it was to match up with Rose during that year, which was also the Bulls superstar’s MVP season. He recalled how […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is now the sole member of a modern day NBA club that no one would want to be part of. After the NBA announced Green’s suspension for Game 3 of their playoffs series against the Sacramento Kings, the Warriors vet has now become the only player in the last […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has the whole NBA Twitterverse celebrating alongside him after he broke his Scott Foster curse. Prior to Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series with the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul was on a 13-game losing streak in playoff match-ups that Foster officiated. The beef between the two and Paul’s frustrations […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been suspended for Game 3 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Sacramento Kings following his stomping incident with Domantas Sabonis. While there have been reports that it’s unlikely Green would be suspended for his actions in Game 2, the NBA ultimately decided to punish him for it. […]

De’Aaron Fox may have won the inaugural Clutch Player of the Year award, but the Sacramento Kings guard knows very well he didn’t do it alone. After he was officially named the recipient of the Clutch Player of the Year trophy–a new award given to the player “who best comes through for his teammates in […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook is locked in. And Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant learned that the hard way in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series. Westbrook didn’t waste time showing Durant that he won’t have it easy scoring in the game. Early in the first quarter, KD tried to escape Russ’ defense […]

Game 1 of the Golden State Warriors-Sacramento Kings NBA Playoffs series didn’t disappoint, and it delivered plenty of eyes for the league. The start of the 2023 NBA Playoffs turned out to be the most-watched opening weekend of the postseason since 2011, with the games garnering an average of 4.15 million viewers across ESPN, ABC […]

In a bit of good news for Brooklyn Nets fans, Ben Simmons is progressing well in his recovery from back issues. He also seems to be in a good place mentally, so much so that there are high hopes about his return to his All-Star form. Simmons was shut down for the rest of the […]

Malcolm Brogdon delighted his Boston Celtics teammates and all fans watching in the arena and on TV after he drained a halfcourt buzzer-beater to end the first quarter of Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks. Brogdon got the ball off a Trae Young turnover, but with less than three seconds left and still half the […]

The Golden State Warriors are in trouble, and their own history suggests there’s no way out of their current predicament. Golden State fell 0-2 to the Sacramento Kings in their NBA Playoffs series. It’s the first time in Stephen Curry’s career that he found himself in such situation, meaning the Dubs are in uncharted territory […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George firmly believes Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen deserves to win the Most Improved Player award for 2022-23, and for good reason. Markkanen is one of the three finalists for the honor along with New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. All three have […]

In rather concerning news for the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is currently nursing an injury heading into Wednesday’s Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round playoff series. Jokic is reportedly dealing with a right-wrist sprain, which has made him questionable for their upcoming showdown with the Timberwolves, per NBC Sports Edge. While it’s unlikely […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield couldn’t hide his pain after learning the death of his former Cleveland Browns teammate Chris Smith. Smith passed away on Monday at the age of 31. His former High School first shared the news before his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed the sad development. No cause of death was revealed. […]

Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis underwent X-rays on his ribs and lungs following the controversial moment with Draymond Green that led to the Warriors forward being ejected, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The X-rays on Sabonis’ sternum reportedly returned negative, and it seems as if Sabonis avoided any kind of injury. There will be […]

After Draymond Green’s incident with Domantas Sabonis in Game 2 of the Golden State Warriors-Sacramento Kings series, the question in everyone’s mind right now is: Will Green be suspended for his actions? For those who missed it, Green stomped on Sabonis’ chest early in the fourth quarter after the Kings big man fell and grabbed […]

Stephen Curry entered Game 2 against the Sacramento Kings needing just eight points to climb one step higher on the NBA Playoffs points leaderboard. Sure enough, the Golden State Warriors star did more than just that. Curry surpassed Wilt Chamberlain for 19th on the list after he erupted for 15 points in the first half. […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was ejected late in Game 2 after getting twisted up with Domantas Sabonis and kicking the Sacramento Kings big man. Early in the fourth quarter, the two got entangled as players battle for the rebound. Sabonis was pushed by Klay Thompson and fell near Green. The Kings center ended […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid got absolutely posterized by Cam Johnson during Game 2 of their playoff series with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. However, the Sixers big man claimed it didn’t happen. That, or the 2022-23 MVP finalist just wants to forget the embarrassing moment and quickly move on from it. For those […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is on a playoff skid that hasn’t been seen in decades. Following Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of their postseason series, Durant has reached a level that only Michael Jordan has stepped in before. While that may sound good since it’s Jordan we’re talking about, […]

Charles Barkley couldn’t resist trolling Shaquille O’Neal after Shaq tried to remind him that he forgot to mention the big man’s name among the NBA’s best shot-blockers. On Monday after Jaren Jackson Jr. won the 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year award, Barkley heaped praise on the Memphis Grizzlies forward and compared him to the […]

Brooklyn Nets rising star Cam Johnson sent the whole NBA Twitter buzzing after he put Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid on the wrong end of a poster dunk in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series. With 50 seconds left on the clock in the second quarter, Johnson attacked the rim with no fear. […]

After Jaren Jackson Jr. won the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award on Monday, Los Angeles Lakers fans and several NBA aficionados couldn’t help but bring up Anthony Davis in the conversation. Remember in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, Davis absolutely outshined JJJ on […]

Kawhi Leonard has high expectations on his Los Angeles Clippers teammate Russell Westbrook in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. After all, he knows very well what he’s capable of. Leonard said as much on Sunday after Westbrook stepped up in crunch time to help the Clippers take down the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook was left in awe of Kawhi Leonard’s brilliance in Game 1 of their playoff series with the Phoenix Suns. Now, he wants to make sure he provides their superstar with the right kind of help as they try to make a deep run this 2023 postseason. Leonard was sensational […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. is your 2023 Defensive Player of the Year. The Memphis Grizzlies big man beat out strong competition from Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley and Milwaukee Bucks stopper Brook Lopez for the highly coveted award. Of course JJJ’s win didn’t really come as a surprise. While Mobley and Lopez both had strong cases, […]

With the Dallas Mavericks taking an early vacation, Mark Cuban and the front office’s focus now is on improving the team around Luka Doncic. Now, as they gear up for free agency and the offseason, they appear to be making some moves to put themselves in a good position to succeed. According to the latest […]

Ohio State football offensive coordinator Brian Hartline has been hospitalized after he was involved in a scary ATV crash. Fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening. According to reports about the incident, Hartline sustained injuries and was brought to a hospital along with a friend following an all-terrain vehicle crash on his property in the early […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have lost Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs to the eighth-seeded Miami Heat, but hope is not lost for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. Looking at the Bucks’ playoff history under head coach Mike Budenholzer, the team doesn’t have to worry about losing the series opener. Since Budenholzer took over in 2018, […]

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers were neck-and-neck throughout Game 1 of their playoff series on Sunday. However, a hot shooting streak from LA late in the final quarter doomed what could have been a brilliant postseason start for the Kevin Durant-Devin Booker-Chris Paul trio. With less than three minutes left and the Clippers […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker certainly thought he was fouled by Russell Westbrook in the game-deciding play of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. His actions right after the wild turn of events prove that. However, Booker made it a point to emphasize that he’s not crying over spilled milk as he and the […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook was pivotal in their Game 1 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday; however, he knows very well the job is not yet over. As he was heading to the locker room following his clutch performance for the Clippers, Westbrook emphasized that they have yet to achieve anything. It’s […]