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The New York Knicks just received a triple black eye following their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Both teams fought tooth and nail for a down-the-wire finish that saw the Timberwolves take the road win, 112-110. However, based on the NBA’s official “Last 2-minute (L2M) report,” the Knicks got the short end […]

The 2022 Australian Open hasn’t even started but Novak Djokovic has already experienced a wild ride in the Land Down Under. To recall, the world number one’s entry to Australia was met with controversy due to his vaccination status. Djokovic has become infamous as of late for his stand to not get the shot, which is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers gave the Sacramento Kings a rude welcome inside Crypto.com Arena Tuesday night. It was the Lakers’ third-straight victory, but the spotlight shone on Russell Westbrook for breaking one unflattering streak. Westbrook was flawless against the Kings in the turnover department, snapping his streak of 407-straight games with at least one miscue, […]

LeBron James celebrated his 37th birthday on Thursday, and the Los Angeles Lakers superstar made sure to not leave anyone out of his appreciation message. James is arguably the most polarizing superstar in NBA history. The number of cheers and jeers directed towards him throughout the years are almost at par with each other. It’s […]

The last time Ja Morant faced the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies left the game with a loss. In spite of the defeat, Morant had a sterling performance, scoring 40 points to go along with 10 assists, three steals, and five 3-pointers. It was a sign of things to come for Memphis, and it […]

Anthony Davis had virtually every type of bad luck happen to him in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Davis failed to finish the game, heading to the locker room twice, due to a knee contusion. Adding insult to injury, this use of brute force by Karl-Anthony Towns put […]

The Dallas Mavericks missed the services of Luka Doncic in their 107-104 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers due to an ankle injury. Things would’ve been different for the Mavs had their superstar guard suited up, but Doncic had to settle into being a spectator on Wednesday night. After a certain turnover by the Lakers, […]

Stephen Curry broke the all-time record for career 3-pointers made. The Golden State Warriors won on the road. It’s easy to think that everything must be good, right? Well, think again. Through all the success Curry accomplished in his career, one constant has been the presence of Klay Thompson. Sans the other half of the […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden joined a slew of players in the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Tuesday. These developments placed their respective teams in an uneasy position as their laundry list of roster woes became more concerning. The Bucks, already without Brook Lopez for an undetermined amount […]

LeBron James notched his second triple-double of the season in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ home victory over the Orlando Magic. The superstar forward tallied 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in 37 minutes for the purple and gold. Speaking with Mike Trudell in his walk-off interview, James tipped his hat to a couple of […]

Domantas Sabonis’ name is back in trade conversations. This comes after rumors about a potential roster shakeup by the Indiana Pacers front office surfaced. The Pacers have experienced a decline since they finished fourth in the Eastern Conference in 2019-20. The team ended up in ninth place last season. After 28 games in the 2021-22 […]

Karl-Anthony Towns used to be a soft-spoken star who would rather let his game do the talking. The KAT of old is gone, though. These days, the Minnesota Timberwolves center no longer holds back when pissed. Towns did just that after the Timberwolves’ disappointing home defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, via Jon […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are dealing with a litany of injuries. Damian Lillard has missed several games after taking a cortisone injection in his abdomen. CJ McCollum has a collapsed lung. Anfernee Simons, Cody Zeller, and Nassir Little have their own health issues. With these bodies out, the Blazers could use every productive minute they […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic holds the key to the Dallas Mavericks’ future. His all-around brilliance allows him to stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis. However, the Mavs guard’s short temper also leads to several counts when it comes to technical fouls. After the Mavs’ disappointing loss at the hands of the New […]

After being nudged out of the NBA’s No. 1 overall spot the other day, the Golden State Warriors exacted revenge on the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. In doing so, the Warriors were able to put an end to the Suns’ 18-game winning streak. The win was as sweet as Stephen Curry’s jumper, but it […]

The Memphis Grizzlies clobbered the Oklahoma City Thunder in historic fashion on Thursday night. Ja Morant’s absence only fired up the home team as they humiliated the visitors, 152-79, to establish a new NBA record for the largest margin of victory. While the Grizzlies made the Thunder feel like putting paper bags on their heads […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns adds his name to another page in the franchise’s book of records, breaking Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett’s mark for most career games with at least 30 points. With that basket, @KarlTowns eclipsed 30 points on the night, his 83rd career 30+ point game, passing Kevin Garnett for the most […]

A little over a month into his first season with the Chicago Bulls, Lonzo Ball is enjoying an unusual level of success while thriving as the team’s lead guard. As of writing, the Bulls hold a 13-7 record, which is good for second place in the Eastern Conference. Ball’s road to Chicago is quite interesting. The […]

If Hogwarts accepted applications from the NBA, there would be a small group of players wishing to be part of Slytherin. One of them would be Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, who could buddy up with Draco Malfoy if it increases his odds of joining the notorious house. Simply put, Howard loves snakes. He […]

The slumping Houston Rockets entered their Wednesday night matchup against the Chicago Bulls with 15-straight losses. With the game far from over, the Rockets already took an L as Jalen Green was forced to make an exit due to a lower leg injury, per Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet. Green collided with Coby White as […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Greg Brown III made Rip City roar with one of the day’s best plays on Tuesday. After snatching the ball away from the Denver Nuggets, Brown saw an open lane to the basket then finished with a between-the-legs dunk to the delight of the crowd inside Moda Center. THIS MAN REALLY […]

The Golden State Warriors won their fourth-straight game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Warriors were led by the scoring tandem of Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole, who registered 32 and 33 points, respectively. As it turns out, Wiggins and Poole’s offensive efforts marked the first time a pair of Warriors teammates finished […]

The Utah Jazz notched back-to-back wins after defeating the Toronto Raptors in Salt Lake City, 119-103. Thursday night’s matchup saw the debut of veteran swingman Rudy Gay, who contributed heavily to the Jazz’s cause. In 18 minutes of floor time, the 35-year-old registered 20 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Gay shot the ball extremely […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a bright future with Anthony Edwards being one of the team’s key cogs moving forward. The talented swingman is a natural-born scorer who’s only going to get better with a little more seasoning. Edwards displayed his bucket-getting ability and parlayed it with a dash of creativity in the Timberwolves’ matchup against […]

Kyle Kuzma is playing in only his first season for the Washington Wizards, so it’s still easy for NBA fans to associate him with the Los Angeles Lakers. After all, the young forward had plenty of highs and lows while donning the purple and gold. He won a championship in 2020 with the Lakers. Also, […]

It’s no secret that Draymond Green can easily get under the skin of his opponents. Being tasked to defend the other team’s best players, the Golden State Warriors forward has made a living by pestering anyone who’s not wearing the Dubs’ colors. Dwyane Wade was one of those on the receiving end of Green’s tenacity. […]

Kevin Durant isn’t letting any type of distraction get in the way of his business of leading the Brooklyn Nets to as many wins as possible. An ending to Kyrie Irving’s situation isn’t on the horizon. James Harden appears to be at an adjustment period due to the NBA’s recent rule changes. This leaves Durant […]

The Golden State Warriors trounced the Chicago Bulls, 119-93, behind another helluva performance from Stephen Curry. Fans inside Chase Center were treated to a historical night as Curry became the NBA’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made—regular season and playoffs combined. The Warriors superstar played head and shoulders above everyone en route to scoring 40 points […]

Zach LaVine had his first stint for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. It was a learning experience for the Chicago Bulls guard, who’s never been surrounded by such a constellation of the NBA’s best players. As much as it was an eye-opener for LaVine, one of his teammates also realized something that probably hasn’t […]

The NBA world hasn’t moved on from the dust-up between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris, but everyone was already greeted with a familiar sight during the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz’s matchup. Myles Turner and Rudy Gobert were at the center of it all as the latter tugged on the former’s shorts after his shot […]

Tempers flared towards the end of the Miami Heat and Dever Nuggets’ matchup on Monday night after Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris exchanged blows at mid-court. As Jokic was about to pass the ball, Morris barrelled into the upper body of the Nuggets star. In retaliation, Jokic shoved the Heat forward that sent the latter […]

After a back-and-forth affair in the first two quarters, the New York Knicks pulled off a disappearing act in the second half of their matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was the Knicks’ fourth loss in ten games to start the season. Following the contest, All-Star forward Julius Randle couldn’t help but rue over his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves squandered control of the game in the middle of the third quarter against the L.A. Clippers and never got their groove back. As a result, the Timberwolves dropped their fourth consecutive contest. Minnesota turned into a completely different team after their 3-1 start. Now, Anthony Edwards’ patience is being tested, evidenced by […]

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is placed under heavy scrutiny after his name got involved in a serious allegation stemming from a report by ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. In the said report, Sarver was painted in a horrible light, no thanks to accusations of racism and misogyny. Among those who shared their side of the story […]

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a two-point victory, 119-117, over a gutsy Houston Rockets squad on Tuesday night at Staples Center. Both teams started the contest with guns ablaze, finishing the first half with a combined 134 points. The game went down to the final miss by Kevin Porter Jr., but it did not […]

The Rui Hachimura saga has flown under the radar within NBA circles, but the latest development from the Washington Wizards camp suggests this episode may be coming to an end—for the right reason. To recall, Hachimura was excused from team activities during the offseason due to personal reasons. As a result, the Wizards forward missed […]

With Zion Williamson yet to play a single game this season, the New Orleans Pelicans have found themselves at the bottom of the team standings after seven contests. The Pelicans hold a troubling record of 1-6, tied with the Orlando Magic, as of writing, for the unenviable distinction as the worst team in the league. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans were up in arms on Twitter over TV commentator Bill Macdonald’s recent statement during their team’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. The veteran play-by-play announcer dropped what many seemed to consider as the mother of absurd comments when he compared Talen Horton-Tucker to the one and only Kobe Bryant. To Billy […]

The NBA has slapped Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant with a $25,000 fine for throwing the ball into the stands against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, per Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes. The league announces Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has been fined $25,000 for forcefully throwing the game ball into the spectator stands. The incident […]