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The New York Knicks found themselves on the receiving end of James Harden’s historic 53-point, 16-rebound, 17-assist effort on Saturday night, losing the game, 122-129. It was a mesmerizing display of game-long brilliance mostly because of how effortless Harden achieved the monster line. As usual, the projected West All-Star starter did a lot of damage […]

Kristaps Porzingis is enjoying a breakout sophomore season that has put the entire league on notice. The seven-foot-three Latvian unicorn has been a pleasant sight for New York Knicks fans with his unique bigman skillset that promises an exciting future for the team. But when Porzingis was forced to miss the team’s previous game against […]

The talk regarding strategically resting players now hits the Mile High City. Facing the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings on consecutive nights, rumblings about the Denver Nuggets potentially giving its key starters a night off surfaced. The more logical choice, if rest is to happen, would then be against the league-leading Warriors. But coach […]

Losing eight of their last 10 games, the Los Angeles Lakers are in dire need of lift. Gone are the excuses of health with the team now practically complete as only Larry Nance, Jr. remains on the injury list. Therefore, the puzzle that is hounding the team right now is yet to be solved and […]

2017 could not have come quicker for Mariah Carey after her New Year’s eve performance disaster. The recording superstar welcomed everyone with news about her lip sync controversy that caught a lot by surprise, probably even herself, with how things unraveled in front of her Times Square audience. In light of this, the Indiana Pacers […]

Locked up in a tight position battle out West are the Memphis Grizzlies. With a 22-14 record, they are currently ranked 6th, but very close on the Utah Jazz’s backs who possess a 21-13 slate. The main force behind Memphis’ attack is their man in the middle, Marc Gasol. The seven-foot Spaniard is having one […]

For the past two games, Rajon Rondo has found himself in coach Fred Hoiberg’s doghouse. After being benched in the second half against the Indiana Pacers two nights ago, the former All-Star point guard saw no playing time at all in their gut-wrenching loss to the Milwaukee Bucks last night. The Chicago Bulls’ summer acquisition […]

With bowl season officially underway, plenty of must-watch college football is on tap over the next two weeks. Even the most die-hard fan can get lost in the hustle and bustle of 40 games, so TicketIQ is here to break down the “studs and duds” of this year’s bowl games. We’ll look at which games […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers already nursing injuries to key players, fans would hope that they have seen the last of the team’s misfortunes. But it seems that the string of bad luck hasn’t stopped as DeAndre Jordan was reportedly involved in a car mishap. Fortunately, the All-Star center was unharmed. It was initially believed that Chris Paul […]

When it comes to dressing up, Tony Parker is rarely questioned when it comes to is taste, and his French blood may have something to do about it. During San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan’s jersey retirement ceremony, long-time court general of the Spurs decided to play the role of fashion police for a moment […]

Timofey Mozgov got his shining moment at The Quicken Loans Arena last night as he received his championship ring from last year’s title with the Cavaliers. That would be his lone moment of pride. Now a member of the Lakers, the seven foot Russian manned the middle against his old teammates in a forgettable 15 […]

Craig Sager’s passing has united the NBA family and fans alike to reflect on how the legendary broadcaster handled life and its challenges. Everyone knew about Sager’s jovial nature and friendly demeanor. And one Wikipedia user took it further to give him a legendary sendoff. Notice how Craig Sager’s changed age is described in the […]

No doubt, Nerlens Noel has the talent. However, his health has obviously been the question for years, but as it turns out, there is an even bigger concern that needs to be addressed within the young center. According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Noel, despite being on the trading block for months, has managed to […]

Last night, Houston had no problems whatsoever from long distance as their three-point barrage catapulted them to the NBA record books. In their 122-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Mike D’Antoni-influenced team stayed true to its coach’s philosophy, making it rain threes all over Toyota Center as they hoisted long bombs one after […]

The league-leading Golden State Warriors are once again having a jaw-dropping regular season. They don’t possess an immaculate record, but the way the ball moves in the Warrior offense is a thing of beauty, making them the monster that the rest of the league feared would become. Chemistry is certainly not an issue with this […]

The 2016 NFL season is rounding its final stretch, and with many teams locking divisional horns as the playoff picture forms, a slew of marquee games are on tap over the next three weeks. It will come down to the wire in several divisions, setting up pivotal matchups through Week 17. With plenty of big […]

Luke Walton has got to be the best thing that happened to the Lakers this season. After a tumultuous campaign under the previous leadership, the youthful and talent-laden squad from Los Angeles is now exuding a positive vibe thanks to the change in culture brought by Walton’s arrival. The rookie coach has received nothing but […]

With the way Joel Embiid has enamored the city of Philadelphia, thanks to his promising play, it is safe to say that he has owned the process. As we all know, the Sixers organization went through a lengthy and tedious period that forced them to coast season after season, but the emergence of Embiid seems […]

Hoping to see the Thunder at home in December? If so, the cheapest route to take may be through the primary ticket market. The Thunder will host seven games at Chesapeake Energy Arena in December, and six of those games currently own cheaper prices on Ticketmaster, the team’s official primary ticket partner, than on resale […]

In a very rare turn of events, the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia suddenly became a hazardous playing court. Apparently, the floor at the 76ers’ home had wet spots caused by “irregularly high exterior temperatures”. Hearing condensation issues on the floor in Philly due to irregularly high exterior temperatures. Game is in question. Will know […]

The Boston Celtics entered the 2016-2017 season with high expectations after a very prolific summer haul. Not only did they add an All-Star talent in Al Horford, but they also secured a very promising piece for the future in rookie Jaylen Brown. However, injuries to Horford and the team’s swiss army knife, Jae Crowder, have […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Brandon Ingram 2nd overall in the recent NBA draft, the expectations were sky-high as the team entered unfamiliar territory which is the post-Kobe Bryant era. Despite young stud D’Angelo Russell having the upper hand, the torchbearer role for the storied franchise is still up for grabs, and Ingram, armed […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers kept on saying “trust the process”, they might have been referring to a prized big man that has been silently working his way to full health after missing the entirety of his supposed first two seasons. Because as it turned out, Joel Embiid is “The Process”. The seven-foot lottery pick out […]

Michael Carter-Williams has only played in three games for the Chicago Bulls and that total will remain the same for approximately a month and a half from now. According to a team report, the lengthy point guard has been given a new timetable for his return from injury. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, Michael Carter-Williams was […]

The recently concluded election brought a wave of emotion in its aftermath as different personalities and individuals made their case known to everyone either through protests or public announcements. In the NBA, a number of players and coaches have spoken their mind on Donald Trump’s presidential win, and the league recognizes that their words do […]

More often than not, teams only go as far as their franchise player takes them. In the case of the Sacramento Kings and its star, DeMarcus Cousins, the belief holds true as they still have to get a taste of success during the burly center’s reign. Cousins’ numbers have never been the problem. In fact, […]

Anthony Davis is having a monster start to the season. His numbers are insane and has been as consistent as one could wish. The only problem? New Orleans is at the bottom of the league-wide standings. It’s easy to chalk up the atrocious start to the absence of key starters Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans, […]

It’s no secret that Brandon Jennings is taking on a more active role as a leader off the bench for the New York Knicks. The wily point guard has brought in a certain type of swagger that’s unforgiving, at times cocky, and he plays with an edge, hoping that this type of attitude rubs off […]

Just when everyone thought that Kobe Bryant was the last player to retire from the fabled draft class of 1996, we are reminded that Ray Allen hasn’t officially called it quits yet. That was the case until today when the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers announced that he is officially retiring through a message he […]

A few days into the regular season, the Toronto Raptors find themselves in a tough spot due to a recent injury to one of its key players. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, burly big man Jared Sullinger will miss the early part of the season as he undergoes foot surgery. Toronto forward Jared […]

The Chicago Cubs will playing in the World Series in a few days, and it will mark the franchise’s first in 71 years. Saturday’s Game 6 win was a monumental moment for the city of Chicago, but the game was also home to an equally epic failure that is Scottie Pippen’s singing. Watch the video […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are now on the clock to decide on the final roster to begin the 2016-2017 regular season. Already missing Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans, the team is now faced with the question of who among Lance Stephenson and Alonzo Gee should they keep and cut, per NOLA.com’s John Reid. In five […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking like an even bigger juggernaut heading into the upcoming NBA season, but tickets won’t be as pricey as they were from a season ago. With Kevin Durant joining the likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors are again heavy favorites to be the top team […]

Substance over style. This is what Chinanu Onuaku holds close to himself. The Houston Rockets rookie made news lately due to his very eccentric manner of shooting free throws, as everyone witnessed in his team’s recent preseason game in China. Onuaku has been using what’s popularly known as the “granny style” method of shooting since […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ 2016-2017 prospects may not be too enticing, but Randy Foye reveals one thing fans should keep an eye on. Appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio, the veteran guard could not hold back his excitement over what he foresees as a breakout campaign for Jeremy Lin. “We have been playing in the backcourt for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers just couldn’t get their three young centers all healthy at the same time – at least for now. According to coach Brett Brown, Nerlens Noel’s strained right groin doesn’t project to be fully healed in time for their October 26 season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s no secret that the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls have finalized a trade centered around former Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams. In the said deal, Carter-Williams will now act as Rajon Rondo’s backup in exchange for the sweet-shooting Tony Snell, who will then look to provide much needed outside scoring after Khris Middleton’s injury, per ESPN’s Jeff […]

After an extremely slow rehabilitation process that was marred by a few setbacks, costing Joel Embiid his first two years in the NBA, the 2014 third overall pick is blazing through the preseason. Coach Brett Brown initially slated Embiid to play within a minutes restriction, and over a short amount of time, the Sixers’ prized […]

The NBA regular season is right around the corner, and it signals a wave of stat-crazy fans grouping together for another year of serious competition in fantasy basketball. Most leagues begin to hold their drafts during this period, and managers, especially the more determined ones, are already armed with their own tools that will aid […]