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We still don’t know if Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to play in Game 5 against the Miami Heat due to his sprained ankle. The Bucks, who are down 3-1 in the series, are hoping Antetokounmpo can give it a go. It’s worth mentioning, though, that The Greek Freak was wearing […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D’Angelo Russell was recently a guest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick’s podcast, and he was asked about the possibility of playing with LaMelo Ball in the Timberwolves’ backcourt next season. The Timberwolves have the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft. Although the franchise has been heavily linked […]

WWE legend Shawn Michaels took to Twitter to react to Toronto Raptors swingman Pascal Siakam’s kick to Boston Celtics big man Daniel Theis’ face in Game 5 on Monday. Michaels clearly found the whole situation amusing: Well, while I APPRECIATE you’ve been watching my old @WWE tapes, you may run into issues hitting sweet chin […]

After the Toronto Raptors got blown out by the Boston Celtics in Game 5, All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry shut down the idea that the team was tired. Although the Raptors did expend a lot of energy in Games 3 and 4 to get back in the series after falling down 2-0, Lowry isn’t going […]

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka was upset at point guard Kyle Lowry after the All-Star got a technical foul while the team was down more than 20 to the Boston Celtics in Game 5. Via Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report: Serge Ibaka had a moment of frustration with Kyle Lowry after that technical. Said […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic will play in Game 3 vs. the Los Angeles Clippers despite having a sprained wrist. Denver All-Star Nikola Jokic (wrist) will be active for Game 3 vs. Clippers. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 7, 2020 This was expected, as Nikola Jokic wasn’t going to miss a playoff game. He’s a […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown started Game 5 with a bang by putting Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby on a monster poster dunk. This was probably Brown’s way of getting revenge on Anunoby, who hit the game-winning buzzer-beater over the Celtics star in Game 3. Jaylen Brown with AUTHORITY as the Celtics are dominating […]

Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat version of LeBron James is “peak LeBron.” Bosh recently appeared as a guest on the podcast of New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick. During the interview, he talked about why he’s taking Miami LeBron over Cleveland and Los Angeles LeBron. James won two MVPs, two NBA titles and […]

While his Game 5 status remains up in the air, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly believed to be feeling similarly to before Game 4. Per Shams Charania of Stadium, the Bucks are listing Antetokounmpo as questionable for Game 5 after he hurt his ankle again in the second quarter of Game 4. Bucks’ […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic is questionable to play in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a right wrist sprain. When Jokic was added to the Nuggets’ injury report, many fans were confused since he finished Game 2 and played excellently. Per Mike Singer of the Denver Post, it appears Jokic […]

When Kawhi Leonard left the Toronto Raptors for the Los Angeles Clippers last offseason, the prevailing thought around the NBA was that Marc Gasol and Co. wouldn’t be an elite squad anymore. Fast forward to today and the Raptors are in the second round of the 2020 playoffs, tied with the Boston Celtics at 2-2 […]

After Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hurt his ankle again in Game 4 in the second quarter, he surprisingly said he should have “dunked” the ball instead of going for a layup in heavy traffic. That’s at least what Bucks veteran point guard George Hill told reporters on Monday during his media session: George Hill […]

During his media session on Monday, Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden said the team is actually even more confident about winning the series against the Los Angeles Lakers despite losing Game 2. The Rockets were in a position to win Game 2 after erasing a 21-point deficit. Unfortunately, Lakers stars LeBron James and […]

If the Oklahoma City Thunder trade point guard Chris Paul this offseason, the franchise could embark on a full-scale rebuild, with more trades coming after that. Royce Young, who covers the Thunder for ESPN, talked about OKC’s future on The Hoop Collective pod.  Via Real GM: “By all appearances, once the Thunder make the move […]

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for COVID-19, per Goal.com. Mbappe is asymptomatic. He has left the team to isolate at home, and he will not participate in France’s match against Croatia on Tuesday in the UEFA Nations League. A statement was released on the situation: “Kylian Mbappe will not participate in France […]

The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report is out from Game 4 between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, and Heat star Jimmy Butler got screwed on multiple calls. Butler should have gotten two free throws with 24.2 seconds left with the Heat up 107-106 in the fourth quarter. The five-time All-Star was also fouled by […]

Markieff Morris provided a huge spark off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers in their Game 2 win over the Houston Rockets. The veteran forward, who was signed by the Lakers after getting bought out by the Detroit Pistons, scored 16 points in 23 minutes and shot 6-of-8 from the field and 4-of-5 from […]

Boston Celtics All-Star small forward Jayson Tatum‘s Lion King lunch box is for none other than his son, Deuce. After the Celtics lost Game 4 on Saturday to the Toronto Raptors, Tatum explained to reporters why he’s carrying around a Lion King lunch box at Disney World, via John Karalis of Mass Live. “Deuce loves […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker blasted his performance in Game 4 against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Walker, one of the best players in the NBA, only took nine shots in the Game 4 loss and finished with 15 points and eight assists in 41 minutes. The All-Star guard says he should have taken […]

L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers hilariously trolled President Donald Trump while speaking about his empty press conference room before Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Rivers said the empty room looked like a “Trump rally,” per Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports. “It looks like a Trump rally in here.” As most […]

Houston Rockets superstars Russell Westbrook and James Harden are among NBA 2K21’s 10 fastest players. Westbrook (96) is the second-fastest player in the popular video game, trailing only Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (97), while Harden (89) is No. 10. The top-19 players in NBA 2K21 in terms of speed can be seen via Hoops […]

Director of USA Basketball and chairman of the Basketball Hall of Fame Jerry Colangelo doesn’t think new Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash should be getting bashed for getting the job despite having no coaching experience. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith created headlines when he said Nash got hired by the Nets due to “white privilege.” […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was reportedly “enamored” with point guard Dennis Smith Jr. prior to the 2017 draft when he was running the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Ian Begley of SNY TV. The Dallas Mavericks drafted Smith with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 draft out of N.C. State. The Knicks acquired […]

During an interview with Spectrum SportsNet’s Allie Clifton, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James announced the winner of the team’s “Madden NFL” tournament at Walt Disney World in the NBA bubble. According to James, Lakers backup guard Quinn Cook defeated veteran small forward Markieff Morris to take home the trophy. Via Lakers Nation: “Year […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D’Angelo Russell has some high praise for Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. On New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard J.J. Redick’s latest podcast, Russell remarked that he’s picking the Heat’s Adebayo as the player to build his franchise around for the next 10 years. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald: […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are listing superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable for Game 4 against the Miami Heat on Sunday, per The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. Antetokounmpo suffered a right ankle sprain in Game 3 and was severely limping throughout the contest and while leaving the arena. On the first injury report for tomorrow's Game […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse admitted to reporters on Saturday that he probably wouldn’t have brought his family to the bubble had coaches been given the option. However, Nurse understands why Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone is upset at the NBA since being away from your family for an extended period of time can […]

There’s good and bad news on the Gordon Hayward front for the Boston Celtics. The good news is that Hayward will be returning to the Walt Disney bubble on Sunday. However, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says the small forward is “not going to play any time soon,” per Jared Weiss of The Athletic. “He’s […]

During his media session with reporters on Saturday, Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon talked about the challenge of guarding Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James. No one is going to stop James for four quarters since he’s an all-time great. With that said, Gordon is just going to do whatever he can […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal’s son, Shareef O’Neal, recently posted a powerful picture on Instagram of him seeing Kobe Bryant’s No. 8 jersey in the sky. “I can’t believe I saw this today,” Shareef O’Neal, the 20-year-old son of the former Lakers center, wrote on Instagram. “It sent chills through my body .. it […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ wife, Savannah, has joined him in the NBA’s bubble and The King is obviously very happy to see her. James, though, did admit to reporters his three kids and mom aren’t in the bubble with him, via Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. Lakers’ LeBron James on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are down 3-0 to the Miami Heat in the second round of the playoffs and veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford knows why the team is struggling to score in the half-court. Crawford believes the Bucks need “another dependable bucket getter that can create, generate when things get tight,” the […]

When Carmelo Anthony was an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2014, he was very close to signing with the Chicago Bulls, who were coached by Tom Thibodeau. However, Anthony wound up re-signing with the New York Knicks on a monster max contract. Fast forward to today and Thibodeau is now the head coach […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and point guard George Hill believe the team can make history and come back from their 3-0 deficit against the Miami Heat. No team in NBA history has erased a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs. Bucks’ George Hill on 3-0 deficit to Heat: “Might as well make history. First time […]

According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Disney arena after the team’s Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat “severely limping.” Antetokounmpo suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter and played through it. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says his ankle wasn’t bothering him during the game, […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer says superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was cleared by the medical staff as good to go despite the right ankle tweak he suffered in the first quarter of Game 3 against the Miami Heat. Budenholzer also admitted he doesn’t regret playing Antetokounmpo only 35 minutes. In fact, the former […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, who is also the NBA’s Coaches Association President, has released a statement following Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone’s rant about coaches not being allowed to have family in the bubble and calling it a “criminal decision” by the league. Thus far, only players and refs have been allowed to […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler scored on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in crunch time in Game 3, and he made sure to let the Bucks bench know about it. After scoring on Giannis, Butler turned to the Bucks bench and said, “He can’t guard me.” Jimmy Butler scores on Giannis in clutch, looks […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran point guard Rajon Rondo will play in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets on Friday, per head coach Frank Vogel. This will be Rondo’s first game with the Lakers since March 10. Frank Vogel says that Rajon Rondo will play tonight and come off the bench. It will be his first […]