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Five games into the 2021-22 season, the Washington Wizards have D.C. fans spellbound by their stellar play. After defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home, 122-111, the Wizards’ record stands at 4-1. Washington’s victory was powered by 20-point performances from four of its players: Bradley Beal, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Kyle Kuzma. Following the contest, […]

Brooklyn Nets teammates James Harden and Blake Griffin had the home crowd roaring after their alley-oop connection against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Bruce Brown knocked the ball away from Tyler Herro near midcourt, leading to a loose-ball play which the Nets ended up winning. Brown tossed the leather to Harden, who then lobbed it […]

The San Antonio Spurs failed to defend their homecourt against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 125-121. On a night LeBron James sat out due to an injury, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook still proved to be too much for the Spurs’ side. As a silver lining, Dejounte Murray’s statistical marvel gave fans more reasons to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have bowed out to the Los Angeles Lakers in a 121-118 squeaker, but Ja Morant continues to draw praise for his impressive start to the 2021-22 regular season. Morant was virtually unstoppable on Sunday night, finishing the game with 40 points and 10 assists to become the first player in Grizzlies […]

The Golden State Warriors are known for being a tightly-knit crew. So while Klay Thompson fumes over missing the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, his teammates, led by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, exerted effort to heal his broken heart. This is how Draymond Green and the Warriors trolled Klay Thompson for not making the NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their second game of the 2021-22 season, at home yet again, when they folded against the Phoenix Suns, 115-105. All of the preseason hype appears to be for naught at this early stage as the Lakers have now lost two in a row. After watching their team go winless in […]

Kyrie Irving standing firm on his opinion towards the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is bound to hurt the Brooklyn Nets at some point. With R&B star Chris Brown offering his support for the enigmatic point guard, the attention it’ll drive in favor of Irving’s beliefs could lead to more distractions for the Nets. In a recent […]

Stephen Curry is off to a Stephtacular start this season. After registering a triple-double against the Los Angeles Lakers, the two-time Most Valuable Player took things to another level by scoring 45 points against the L.A. Clippers. The Warriors won both games, catapulting Curry atop the way-too-early MVP ladder. This isn’t something new to Curry, […]

Add another feather to Dwyane Wade‘s cap as the Miami Heat legend made it to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team on Thursday afternoon. This comes as no surprise as Wade carved a reputation as the Heat’s greatest player ever, winning three championships for the franchise while leaving his name on top of several all-time statistical categories […]

The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2021-22 regular season in high spirits, largely due to LaMelo Ball‘s presence. The second-year guard is coming off an impressive first year that saw him bag the top rookie plum, giving Hornets fans plenty of reasons to get excited about their team’s future. Ball took centerstage in Charlotte’s home opener […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is always looking out for his family. That’s why when the Bucks raised their championship banner on opening night, the Greek Freak made sure his brother, Thanasis, will savor the moment entirely, per Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. For Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Tuesday night was his title celebration. He […]

Stephen Curry’s all-around effort sparked the Golden State Warriors‘ opening night win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. It was a night to remember for Curry, who notched his eighth career triple-double. However, the Warriors superstar also found himself in quite a lowlight early in the contest. In true Shaqtin’ a Fool fashion, Curry […]

The Sacramento Kings have been ridiculed for missing out on Luka Doncic when they selected Marvin Bagley III second overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. Ideally, the Kings would be keen on helping Bagley reach his ceiling, but that might not happen in Sacramento after all. ESPN’s Bobby Marks mentioned a clause in Bagley’s contract […]

The L.A. Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard for an undetermined period of time, but his involvement with the team won’t be limited on the court. Leonard leads by example, letting his actions do the talking for himself. However, his recent injury has forced him to become more vocal as he tries to help his […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is among the more prominent players around the NBA who haven’t been vaccinated yet. He joins Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal, to name a few, in this stance. However, Porter Jr. clarifies he’s not against getting vaccinated. He only wants more […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond knows a thing or two about Detroit Pistons fans. So when the Sixers rolled into town Friday night, the former All-Star wasn’t surprised by the jeers from a crowd that used to be on his side. For Drummond, it’s all part of the game, per Ky Carlin of the Sixers […]

Ben Simmons may have reported back to the Philadelphia 76ers‘ camp, but it doesn’t mean the Sixers’ problems involving their All-Star guard are finally going to end. The situation has become so troublesome, it has hogged most of the attention throughout the Sixers’ offseason. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recognizes this dilemma. So, in an episode […]

Jimmy Butler is the Miami Heat’s present, but Bam Adebayo is the team’s future. Adebayo wasn’t touted as an All-Star caliber player when he got drafted out of Kentucky. However, his maniacal work ethic and dedication allowed him to become one of the best young players in the league. The 6-foot-9 center knows how to […]

The offseason drama involving Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is one ugly mess. In spite of his reported return to Philly, Simmons is still believed to be looking forward to his exit from the Sixers. If and when Simmons steps on the court wearing a Sixers jersey again, two pressing questions await. How bad will […]

Klay Thompson has had a lot of time to himself these past two years, albeit for the wrong reason. Still, the Golden State Warriors guard didn’t let the adversity affect his other passion. Thompson is known for his laser-sharp focus in games. Now, the Warriors star opens up about his journalistic side that also requires […]

Nothing comes in between a foul-mouthed Carmelo Anthony and his rebounds. Everyone knows it but Russell Westbrook had to be reminded the hard way in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Westbrook is notorious for taking away rebounds that are well on their way towards his teammates. This […]

The Chicago Bulls had one of the busiest offseasons among NBA teams. They added firepower, leadership, and defensive teeth, making them a legitimate dark horse in the Eastern Conference. As a validation of their moves, the great Michael Jordan, in speaking with Craig Melvin of the TODAY show, even commented on how the Bulls stack […]

The Chicago Bulls caught the NBA world’s attention after an offseason that saw the arrival of DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso. One addition outside of the more celebrated names probably resonated more to fans in the Windy City. Ayo Dosunmi was born in Chicago. He played three years in college for Illinois. In […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is easily one of the best centers in the NBA. However, Towns has had to endure watching other big men lead their respective teams to the postseason in recent years. Enter Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, the top two contenders for the MVP award last season. Pound for pound, Towns […]

James Harden sees a gem in Brooklyn Nets rookie Cam Thomas. Drafted 27th overall this year out of LSU, the 6-foot-5 shooting guard has put his offensive prowess on display throughout the Summer League and in preseason play, thus far. As such, Thomas has caught the attention of the 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player. “Obviously […]

The Portland Trail Blazers began the offseason dealing with incessant rumors concerning Damian Lillard‘s future in Rip City. Since then, Lillard and his teammates have quashed the idea of the All-Star point guard leaving the team multiple times. However, if Lillard contemplates a change of scenery, head coach Chauncey Billups would be the last person […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo banked on his work ethic to get where he is right now. He spent countless hours in the gym to improve his game, leading to an NBA Finals appearance, an All-Star nod, and an Olympic gold medal under his belt thus far. That is why when Adebayo was left out […]

Deandre Ayton had to watch some of his fellow 2018 draftees sign their max contracts this offseason. Unfortunately for the former top overall pick, the Phoenix Suns haven’t decided on his extension with the team. If only head coach Monty Williams was in charge of doling out money to his players, this would be a […]

The Phoenix Suns proved naysayers wrong last season when they made it to their first NBA Finals appearance in 18 years. Despite bowing out to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and co. still earned a lot of people’s respect. Unfortunately, there are still those who remain unimpressed by […]

The Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers all made minor moves Tuesday night involving salary dumps and future draft picks. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Nets are acquiring Edmund Sumner and the Miami Heat’s 2025 second round pick from the Pacers. Once the deal is finalized, Woj reports the Nets will then waive […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is a straight shooter, regardless of the platform. This time, Lillard is giving his personal take on the neverending GOAT debate. In an exchange with a fan on Twitter, the Blazers guard bluntly responded when asked about who he thinks is the greatest basketball player of all time. MJ […]

Zion Williamson has had enough of playoff misses. Despite having played only two seasons in the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans star is yearning for more success. It has fueled a burning desire inside of Williamson, who is sick and tired of settling for a pat on the back. As transcribed by Oleh Kosel of […]

Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards will be parading a new-look roster in the 2021-22 season, largely thanks to the blockbuster trade centered on Russell Westbrook. As such, chemistry is on top of Wes Unseld Jr.’s bucket list. Fortunately for the Wizards’ new head coach, Montrezl Harrell organized a players-only meeting after Friday’s practice where […]

Many believe the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are headed for a collision course in the NBA Finals. While it’s way too early to bank on such, it’s hard to blame overly excited pundits for placing their money on the possibility. LeBron James and Anthony Davis now have Russell Westbrook on their side, matching […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler still has a good number of playing years left in the NBA, but his post-basketball career is already locked up. Speaking to Jabari Young of CNBC, Butler shared his plans for when he decides to call it a career. As it turns out, the gig he started inside the NBA […]

The Boston Celtics‘ title hopes now lie on the shoulders of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. No more Kemba Walker. The Kyrie Irving ship has sailed away a long time ago. Al Horford is no longer the star that he was years back. Brown and Tatum have managed to grow alongside each other, despite playing […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony is one of the most decorated players in USA Basketball history. He’s been to four Olympic tournaments, bagging the gold medal in three of them. The single instance Anthony tasted defeat while wearing Team USA’s colors was at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. As it turns out, Anthony […]

The rumored demands by Ben Simmons will not stop when the Philadelphia 76ers finally decide to trade him. The burden will only be passed on to the team with enough cajones to give in to the Sixers’ alleged asking price. As Simmons and the Sixers are stuck in a standoff, the pressure of trading away […]

As a member of the New Orleans Pelicans for two seasons, Lonzo Ball displayed a significant improvement in his game—particularly his shooting—that convinced the Chicago Bulls he’s worth a four-year, $85 million deal. Ball struggled from the field in his early years, but he found his stroke in the Bayou, leading to career-highs of 37% […]