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Because of Lavar Ball’s intriguing comments, the Ball family is getting a lot of eyes. It’s not just the Los Angeles rookie Lonzo Ball the media is talking about. The media is also now all over Lonzo’s younger brothers, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball. LiAngelo and LaMelo are currently playing for the Lithuanian team Prienu Vytautas. […]

When All-Star Gordon Hayward was injured within the first five minutes of the NBA season, everybody counted out the Boston Celtics. But Hayward’s injury only made the Celtics play like they are on a mission to prove everyone wrong. In this mission, Jayson Tatum, the team’s No. 3 overall pick in the last draft, had […]

The relationship between Austin Rivers and Doc Rivers is one of the more controversial issues among NBA players. It stems from the speculation that the L.A. Clippers guard is receiving undeserved playing time because his father is the head coach. The speculation leads to more questions, like how many think that Chris Paul’s decision to […]

There is no question that James Harden is the leader of the Houston Rockets. But it seems like the Rockets superstar is doing too much on his own. According to the stats database on the official NBA website, Harden has scored 125 points in isolation this season more than an average player would be expected […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are doing pretty well right now. They are 29-17 in the season, which is enough to give them the fourth seed in the West. Jimmy Butler is averaging 21.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Timberwolves this season. He is obviously having a good time. But it seems that Butler […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a good position right now. The Jimmy Butler-led squad is now 29-17 so far in the season. Only the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs have better records in the West. This winning position is heavily influenced by the acquisition of Butler, who is averaging 21.6 points, […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge couldn’t hold his excitement as his second-year forward Jaylen Brown drove to the basket and scored over DeMarcus Cousins, all while getting contact and the foul call for a 3-point opportunity. Ainge couldn’t stop laughing as Brown flexed his bicep on Cousins, even though Brown smiled at the end to show […]

It cannot be denied that there is a concerning level of racial tension in the United States right now. Hence, it is very timely of the Los Angeles Lakers players and staff to visit the National Civil Rights Museum just before Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Lakers are composed mostly of young players, making […]

It has been a good stretch of games for the Miami Heat’s Goran Dragic as of late, and the NBA is not letting it slide. The league is naming Dragic the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14. Per the Heat’s official announcement: “The NBA announced today that […]

There’s been a lot of talk about the All-Star voting lately. Most of them are serious issues, like whether the draft involved in the new format of the All-Star game should be televised or not. It’s a breath of fresh air to get news that are not so serious. Fred Katz of Thunder After Dark […]

The Orlando Magic are among the bottom dwellers in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-31. There are even talks saying their valuable assets Evan Fournier, Elfrid Payton and Nikola Vucevic are on the move. You may think that this is the best time for the Magic to pray, but it seems like you […]

Nobody is doubting Giannis Antetokounmpo’s crazy athletic abilities. He’s been dominating practically everybody on the basketball court. He is averaging 28.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. But it looks like the Greek Freak’s athletic abilities will be exclusively for professional basketball — and that’s not going to change anytime soon. In an interview after […]

Enes Kanter has proven himself to be a serviceable big man for the Knicks. He is currently averaging 13.4 points, 10 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Many have started seeing how Kanter can affect the game if given ample playing time, but recently, Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has been reducing his minutes on the court. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently 15-29 on the season and are the 13th seed in the West. They are probably not the most watchable team in the NBA. But you can’t count out a team that has Dirk Nowitzki. Father Time may be catching up with the Mavs great, but he still has some fuel […]

It’s tough to be a Utah Jazz fan these days. Just when you thought the team is on its way to contention, Gordon Hayward goes to the Boston Celtics and George Hill ends up with the Sacramento Kings. It looks like the only things the Jazz have are Rudy Gobert, Rodney Hood and the promising […]

Trade rumors can only grow as the NBA trade deadline approaches. One of the rumors circling around is how DeAndre Jordan may be wearing a Milwaukee Bucks jersey faster than we realize. Marc Stein said on the Dunc’d On Basketball Podcast that the Bucks are 100 percent interested in Jordan and they are probably just […]

If you ask around who the best center in the league is, you will probably get a lot of DeMarcus Cousins answers. The New Orleans Pelicans center has the stats to back it up. He is averaging 25.5 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. The dynamic duo of Cousins and Anthony Davis has propelled the […]

As early as last season, many had set their eyes on the Minnesota Timberwolves. They were a team with a lot of young potential stars in Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, and Zach LaVine. But everything didn’t turn out as expected. The Timberwolves had a 31-51 record. And everybody put their eyes off the team once […]

When you think about the Golden State Warriors, the first thing that comes to mind is a devastating offensive arsenal. They have the Splash Brothers, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, offensive mastermind Kevin Durant, and a group of decent role players that can also be offensive threats. But another thing the Warriors have becoming devastating […]

There have been a lot of intriguing technical fouls and ejections this season. Players arguing questionable calls get automatic technicals. Players initiating passable physical contact get suspicious ejections. LeBron James even got his first ejection of his NBA career this season. It’s easy to conclude that the players and referees are not on good terms. […]

Not everybody saw Stephen Curry coming. Scouts used to say that he relied too much on his outside shot and lacked athleticism. Curry’s first few years in the NBA had also been relatively quiet, mostly because of persisting ankle injuries. Fast forward to today and Curry has led the Golden State Warriors to three straight […]

When you think of NBA competitiveness, the Dallas Mavericks are probably not one of the teams that first come into your mind. The Mavs have not been very relevant since they won the championship in 2011. But they do have some promising acquisitions in Harrison Barnes, Yogi Ferrell, and Dennis Smith Jr. However, they will […]

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers game at Quicken Loans Arena concluded with a 118-108 score, favoring the visitors. 2017 NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant led the Warriors with 32 points, five rebounds, and eight assists, while four-time MVP LeBron James led the Cavs with 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. It was […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Amile Jefferson have agreed to a two-way deal, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Sources: The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing forward Amile Jefferson from G League affiliate Iowa to a two-way NBA contract. He'll also be a free agent this summer. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 15, 2018 Amile Jefferson […]

Just recently, Hall of Famer and former NBA champion Dennis Rodman got arrested for DUI charges. This past Saturday at about 11 p.m. in Newport Beach, Rodman was pulled over by the cops because of a traffic violation he had committed. The cops initiated a field sobriety test and Rodman failed. But according to a […]

Everybody knows who Anthony Bennett is, but not because of good reasons. He was drafted No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2013 NBA Draft. Since then, he has bounced around different teams in the league, including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets. After about four years of being a journeyman, […]

The Houston Rockets and R.J. Hunter have agreed to a two-way deal, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. R.J. Hunter was a first-round draft pick of the Boston Celtics in the 2015 NBA Draft. He played in 36 games before being waived. He was picked up by the Chicago Bulls, only to be […]

We’ve all been mesmerized by Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell. He is averaging 18.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists — very impressive for someone who is new in the league. Nobody expected him to be this good. That’s why he was drafted No. 13 by the Denver Nuggets and ended up being traded to […]

According to Chris Forsberg of ESPN, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics plans to return playing on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The rookie missed some time because of knee soreness that has become persistent after their London game with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, Brad Stevens said […]

The Brooklyn Nets and James Webb III have agreed to a two-way contract, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports. It may not be a blockbuster signing, but it’s still very interesting where this can go. Webb is a 6-foot-9 power forward who is averaging 11.6 points and 6.7 rebounds for the Delaware 87ers in […]

The rivalry of the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is probably one of the most iconic rivalries not just in basketball but in all of sports in the present. The two teams faced in the NBA Finals for three consecutive years — a feat that even the Celtics-Lakers rivalry back in the day […]

When you think about the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are the first players that come into your mind? They’re probably Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony. But one more player is starting to get more recognition and he may be one of those household names in the future — Steven Adams. Adams is currently […]

It’s not new to anybody that the Golden State Warriors have been one of the deepest and most dangerous teams in the NBA, especially for the last three seasons. The trade deadline is fast approaching, but will the Warriors make any moves? The Warriors can be even stronger without relying too much on outside help. […]

LeBron James is not someone you can call a ball hog. In fact, he is known not just for his scoring abilities, but also for how he involves his teammates with his passing. But The King seems to not be at his best when facing the Golden State Warriors in the regular season. In the […]

Orlando Magic fans had a lot to cheer for earlier in the season. Their team started with an 8-4 record and was one of the top dogs in the East. Fast forward to today and the lackluster Magic are 12-31. It’s hard to be a Magic fan these days. It would be way easier to […]

Earlier in the season, many fans have been hyped up by the rise of the New York Knicks as the team hovered over the .500 mark. But the Knicks current record is 19-24, a .442 win percentage. It seems that the Knicks are having trouble closing out games, especially in the second half. This is […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is not just an amazing basketball player. He is also trying to be a good businessman. Durant has multiple investments focusing on the tech world, including companies involved in cloud computing, sports technology media, and delivery services. But he wants to be in business with what he does best […]

The Golden State Warriors took the NBA by storm in 2015 where they went on to win the NBA Finals. A key to their offense has been their 3-point shooting. When Mike D’Antoni became the head coach of the Houston Rockets, the Rockets started playing with the same offensive setup with the hope of dominating […]