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Los Angeles Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell is the 2020 Sixth Man of the Year, and the energetic North Carolina native is dedicating the award to his late grandmother who was the first person to put a basketball in his hand as a youngster. Harrell’s grandma passed away last month, and the tragic event forced […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is the best shooter in NBA history and someone who really doesn’t get flustered by opposing defenders. However, Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala–who won three titles with Curry on the Warriors–says New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday is one guy he’s seen “scar” Curry before. Iguodala also […]

Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert responded to a tweet on Friday that featured a drawing of him. Unfortunately for the artist, Gobert wasn’t impressed at all. Someone really let his son do this to me. https://t.co/VlTp5pJyqc — Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) September 4, 2020 Whoever the artist is gave it the good old college try. […]

The Miami Heat have released a statement following news that their arena in downtown Miami won’t be allowed to be used as a voting center. As expected, the Heat are upset with the decision since other NBA arenas have already been selected as polling centers for the upcoming election. pic.twitter.com/e7RCAnq8Tf — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart isn’t happy with his rebounding rating in NBA 2K21, which came out on Thursday. Hart took to Twitter to bash the “idiots” who made his rebounding rating low. That’s when Ronnie 2K fired back with his own tweet. How I average almost 7 boards off the bench and […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is extremely happy for forward Montrezl Harrell, who won the 2020 Sixth Man of the Year Award on Friday. My Lil Big Bro @MONSTATREZZ happy for you Gang. Keep proving everybody wrong 🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍 — Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) September 4, 2020 Harrell, who began his NBA career with the Houston […]

During his media session on Friday, Houston Rockets power forward P.J. Tucker talked about the difficulty of stopping Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Tucker, arguably the Rockets’ best defender, will defend Davis to start Game 1 on Friday, and he’s going to have his hands full since he’s only 6-foot-5 and […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell has won the 2020 Sixth Man of the Year Award, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Clippers‘ Montrezl Harrell has won the NBA 2019-20 Sixth Man of the Year award, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Harrell had a breakout season, averaging 18.6 points and seven rebounds. — Shams Charania […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard’s seventh signature shoe is in NBA 2K21. Lillard took to Twitter to show off his new shoe, Dame 7, in the popular video game. 👀 #Dame7 /// https://t.co/JT9mU3IumX — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 4, 2020 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/KCoFh1TTb7 — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 4, 2020 Damian Lillard, James […]

During his media session on Friday, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone ripped the NBA for not allowing coaches to bring their family members to the bubble. Only players and refs are allowed to bring family to the bubble, something Malone is not happy about: Mike Malone – "Today is day 60. The players have […]

NBA 2K21 is out and so are the ratings for LeBron James and the other superstars in the league. James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the top-rated players in the game. They are both at 97. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are next at 96, followed by Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Stephen Curry at 95. […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is accusing the Brooklyn Nets of “white privilege” after hiring Hall of Famer Steve Nash as their new head coach. Smith, who said he loves Nash, says something is fishy about this whole situation, via Aaron Colen of The Blaze. “This is one of the toughest, toughest positions that I’ve ever […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown was very upset after Toronto Raptors swingman OG Anunoby hit the game-winning buzzer-beater over him in Game 3. Jaylen Brown: "That was just a fucking disgrace at the end of the game. That was just terrible. No way we should have lost that game. I take responsibility for that. […]

Toronto Raptors guard OG Anunoby hit the game-winning shot over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 at the buzzer to save the team’s season. Unreal. Better than the D Fish 0.4?pic.twitter.com/y1pbdezmF2 — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) September 4, 2020 The Raptors were in jeopardy of going down 3-0 to the Celtics before OG Anunoby channeled […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was one vote shy of winning the 2020 Rookie of the Year Award unanimously. Someone voted for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, and Morant wants to know who the culprit was. Ja Morant on the one ROY vote he didn't get: "I want to shoot them a direct […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant won the 2020 Rookie of the Year Award. The explosive guard took a beautiful picture of the Rookie of the Year trophy with his daughter. Morant and his daughter also shared a cute dance. Daddy Daughter ROY Dance 💙🏆@JaMorant | #KiaROY pic.twitter.com/8qr1jeOJja — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) September 4, 2020 […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker had a hilarious reaction to Toronto Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry arguing a foul call in Game 3 on Thursday. Kemba was not having it. 😂 pic.twitter.com/wzh9EiREzs — House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) September 3, 2020 As you can see, Kemba Walker has no idea what Kyle Lowry is arguing about. […]

If the Minnesota Timberwolves keep the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft, most league insiders expect the Wolves to take Georgia guard Anthony Edwards, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Timberwolves could pair Edwards in the backcourt with All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell. The Wolves acquired Russell at the 2020 trade deadline from the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James helped start the “More Than A Vote” movement which is trying to end voter suppression. Over the years, James has understood the importance of voting and he’s trying to do everything he can to get more and more people to vote in the upcoming election. However, James […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been relaxing at Disney World for a week since they were waiting for the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder to finish their series. So, what did James do during his downtime? The Lakers superstar answered that question on Thursday during his media session. LeBron on how […]

ESPN insiders Kevin Arnovitz and Zach Lowe recently had a conversation about Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo can become an unrestricted free agent in 2021 if he doesn’t sign the supermax extension with the Bucks this offseason. Many believe Antetokounmpo could leave Milwaukee for the Miami Heat or Toronto Raptors […]

Boston Celtics players have paid homage to Hall of Famer Bill Russell for being a civil rights pioneer. The Celtics’ Twitter account tweeted several videos of players thanking Russell for paving the way for them as African American athletes. You inspired a new wave of athletes. #BecauseOfYou, @RealBillRussell. pic.twitter.com/1MZpiDILUi — Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 3, […]

The ending of Game 2 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat on Wednesday was one of the wildest finishes in NBA playoff history. Heat star Jimmy Butler hit two free throws with zero seconds left in the game to give Miami the win after getting fouled by Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. This came after […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was clearly in a good mood on Thursday while talking to reporters about the team’s second-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. D’Antoni was breaking out some lame but also kind of funny dad jokes, and it was quite the spectacle: Mike D'Antoni is digging deep into his bag […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has already been in contact with Steve Nash, who was named the Brooklyn Nets’ new coach on Thursday. D’Antoni and Nash, who had a stellar run with the Phoenix Suns back in the mid-2000s, are very close. Naturally, the Rockets coach is thrilled for his former superstar point guard: […]

The Charlotte Hornets have fired radio broadcaster John Focke, the team announced in a press release on Thursday. Focke tweeted the N-word during a Utah Jazz-Denver Nuggets game and was suspended, but now the Hornets are completely relieving him of his duties. Charlotte Hornets Statement: pic.twitter.com/6FS29oU5Yj — Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) September 3, 2020 Focke, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler on the final play of Game 2 of their second-round series on Wednesday. In a chaotic ending, Butler hit two free-throws with zero seconds left on the clock to give the Heat a commanding 2-0 lead over the Bucks. After the game, a somber […]

After Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler made the game-winning free-throws with no time left on the clock in Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks, the five-time All-Star shared a hilarious moment with Miami president and Hall of Famer Pat Riley. Via Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report: Jimmy Butler sees Pat Riley & says […]

The Miami Heat are up 2-0 on the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs thanks to two free-throws from Jimmy Butler with zero seconds left on the clock in Game 2. Butler was fouled with no time left and made both free-throws to give the Heat a commanding 2-0 series lead over […]

Goran Dragic is the third player in Miami Heat history with six consecutive 20-point playoff games, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. The other two are LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Goran Dragic is the third player in Miami Heat history with six consecutive 20-point playoff games. The other two … pic.twitter.com/aVUrb8fyyR — Tim […]

Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler pulled the chair on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo perfectly in Game 2 during the second quarter. Take a look. Jimmy uses the oldest trick in the book to force a Giannis turnover 😅pic.twitter.com/E556JVPNjd — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 2, 2020 The Heat have looked like the No. 1 […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is struggling against the Miami Heat folks. The reigning MVP was below average in the Bucks’ Game 1 loss and he didn’t start Game 2 that well either. https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1301291106970210305 Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to have to hit jump shots in their series, otherwise the Heat are going to win. Miami’s […]

Future Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade was one of the virtual fans watching the Miami Heat-Milwaukee Bucks game on Wednesday. It was pretty easy to notice Wade since his hair is awfully bright these days. Dwyane Wade in the virtual crowd to cheer on the Heat 🙌 pic.twitter.com/RiAFjawO16 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 2, 2020 After […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray suffered a thigh injury in Game 7 against the Utah Jazz after getting fouled by Joe Ingles. While Murray was laboring a little bit during Game 7 following Ingles’ hit, the Nuggets star will be playing in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes people are taking LeBron James for granted. The greatest scorer in NBA history isn’t referring to James’ play on the court, though. Abdul-Jabbar, a civil rights legend, said that the current Lakers superstar is “setting the example for generations to come” in terms of his off the court […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe will play in Game 2 against the Miami Heat after missing Game 1, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Bucks are down 1-0 in the series after losing Game 1. Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (hamstring) will play in Game 2 against Miami, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue reportedly have a “strong” mutual interest in forming a partnership, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. The Sixers fired head coach Brett Brown after getting swept in the first round of the 2020 playoffs by the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia is expected to interview Lue once […]

Scott Foster will be one of the refs working the Oklahoma City Thunder-Houston Rockets Game 7 on Wednesday, and NBA Twitter hilariously reacted to it. To recall, both Rockets star James Harden and Thunder guard Chris Paul have well-documented beefs with Foster. Harden once said Foster shouldn’t be allowed to work a Rockets game ever […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran point guard Rajon Rondo practiced with the team on Wednesday, per head coach Frank Vogel. Rondo is expected to play in Game 1 of the Lakers’ second-round series on Friday against the Houston Rockets or Oklahoma City Thunder, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. Rajon Rondo hasn’t played at Disney World yet. […]