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In this season alone, there have been many questionable calls by the referees, which have sparked a league-wide response. At the All-Star break, players and league officials will meet to discuss the issues brewing between both parties. The problem between players are referees is somewhat because of the dialogue between the two parties, while most […]

Standing at 5 feet and 9 inches, Isaiah Thomas is clearly at a disadvantage against many of his opponents. Even for a point guard, Thomas simply isn’t tall enough to score dominantly or defend his position like most superstar point guards in the NBA. Nonetheless, Thomas uses his height to his advantage most of the […]

Nikola Jokic has a peculiar game for a traditional NBA big man. Unlike most centers, Jokic is an adept passer and he runs the offense for the Denver Nuggets. His crisp passes and timely assists are what fuels the Nuggets offense. This season, Jokic is averaging 16.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists in 31 […]

On Wednesday afternoon, a mass shooting shook the nation at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. In the aftermath, 17 innocent people were killed after a man fired at students, teachers, and staff during a terrifying raid. After the incident, there were already rumors that the suspect would plead a case of insanity once he […]

Apparently, the NBA takes its tampering rules very seriously. According to the NBA bylaws, team executives are forbidden from contacting or recruiting players to their team until the free agency moratorium has ended. Unfortunately for the Lakers, Magic Johnson had to learn this the hard way. In the off-season, the NBA fined the Lakers $500,000 […]

In today’s league, the NBA has evolved into a super team association. The reigning NBA champion the Golden State Warriors are a reminder that the NBA is built on the foundation of a super team, while other franchises try to forge their own super teams to compete for a championship these days. In any case, […]

Russell Westbrook is consistently regarded as a freak of nature. Rightfully so, Westbrook plays his with his emotions on his shoulder. He is one of the most explosive point guards in the NBA, and he isn’t afraid to lead his team to a victory no matter what. Last season, Westbrook made history and became the […]

YouTube TV has been making shock-waves in the entertainment series for its relatively cheap and reliable TV service. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the YouTube TV is continuing its growth and has now partnered with Turner to bring NBA games to its platform in the future. The partnership will allow users with paid subscriptions to […]

Make no mistake, Lonzo Ball is an exceptional NBA talent. Although he hasn’t exceeded the lofty expectations his father set for him, Ball is still a worthy lottery pick and contributor for the Los Angeles Lakers. Ball is currently averaging 10.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 7.1 assists for the Lakers this season. In his absence, […]

It has been two full years since Chris Bosh has set foot on an NBA court. This seems like an epic fall from grace from a player who was once the franchise star of the Toronto Raptors, and a member oft he Miami Heat’s championship-winning Big Three. Bosh, who unfortunately suffered from blood clots in […]

NBA head coaches are definitely individuals that don’t get a ton of credit in the league. When teams are performing well, the players are normally praised for winning at a high level. In most cases, the organizational leaders are given credit for building the team. However, coaches rarely get their share of credit. Though, when […]

The Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks engaged in an Eastern Conference battle on Wednesday’s Valentine’s Day special. The Wizards ended up coming away with a 118-113 win over the Knicks without their star point guard, John Wall. Fortunately for Washington, Bradley Beal stepped up and led the Wizards to a close victory, registering […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are definitely one of the most peculiar teams in the NBA. Unlike most playoff-bound teams, the Pelicans don’t have a superstar point guard and they don’t necessarily push the pace and get out on the floor. The Pelicans strongly rely on their frontcourt superstars Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins to carry […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Isaiah Thomas is usually a laid back and calm individual. However, New Orleans Pelicans guard Rajon Rondo is a short-tempered player who sometimes rubs people the wrong way. What happens when both of those players mix? It definitely wasn’t a good sight. On Wednesday afternoon, the Lakers took on the Pelicans […]

The Sacramento Kings have been one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Kings are currently 18-39 in the Western Conference. After trading DeMarcus Cousins last season, the Kings saw the transaction as an opportunity to begin a quick rebuild through the NBA Draft. Rightfully so, the Kings selected De’Aaron Fox with the fifth […]

Wednesday night’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat was definitely an exciting affair. After leading the game by as many as 26 points, the Sixers mounted a ferocious comeback to win the game 104-102. In the closing seconds, JJ Redick nailed a tough jumper to seal the game for the Sixers. All […]

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo has been one of the most surprising players in the NBA this season. Although Oladipo was the second pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, he didn’t quite live up to these expectations during his tenures with the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder. Now with the Pacers, the dynamic shooting […]

Ben Simmons is undoubtedly one of the best rookies in the NBA. After missing all of the 2016-2017 NBA season with a broken foot, Simmons has evolved into a do-it-all player that has helped the 76ers achieve substantial success this season. Simmons is known for being an exemplary point forward, and has already been compared […]

When he was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, many thought that Channing Frye was the missing link. Frye, who is a fantastic 3-point shooter, would supposedly fit well alongside of LeBron James who is known for making 3-point shooters excel in the Cavaliers isolation-heavy system. Instead, Frye proved to be a mediocre addition to […]

The Denver Nuggets are nicknamed “The Mile High City” for a reason. Denver is a mountainous city, sitting at one of highest altitudes in the United States. As a result, it is often difficult to breathe in the region, especially for individuals that aren’t used to the climate. Many NBA players have expressed the difficulty […]

Since his introduction as a confident sports father, LaVar Ball has been one of the most vocal personalities hovering around the NBA perimeter. While many of his supporters dub him as a marketing genius and an excellent father, his critics label him as a narcissist who loves the spotlight and uses his sons as a […]

It has been a rough season for Luol Deng. After being taken out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation completely, Deng is forced to watch the team from the sidelines until he’s released. With the NBA’s trade deadline ending on February 8, Deng will likely stay with the Lakers until the end of the season, […]

Blake Griffin, the otherwise lovable NBA star, and personality, apparently has some skeletons in the closet. On Sunday, it has been reported by The New York Post’s Jaclyn Hendricks that the Detroit Pistons star’s ex-fiance has filed a lawsuit against him for allegedly “fawning” over Kendall Jenner. In the suit, his ex-fiance claims that Griffin has cut […]

The antics of LaVar Ball appears to receive widespread attention by millions of people around the world. Much to the detest of basketball purists, the Ball family patriarch has evolved from a sports dad into one of the most received voices in sports entertainment. However, by no means is Ball a basketball professional. He simply […]

On Wednesday, another tragic mass shooting occurred, this time at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. While an exact number of fatalities is still unavailable, authorities have estimated that at least 17 lives in the school have been lost in the shooting. Video of the horrific incident was captured almost instantaneously after it happened, […]

Against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics officially retired the jersey of Paul Pierce, who is now remembered as a Celtics legend. The future NBA Hall-of-Famer stuck it out with the Celtics since he was drafted in 1998. Alongside of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, Pierce delivered a championship to the Celtics in 2008, breaking a […]

In what seems like an eternity since Markelle Fultz has last touched the basketball court in an NBA game, the Sixers rookie now appears to be making progress. According to Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer, Fultz is now playing four on four scrimmages with the Sixers’ reserve unit. .@MarkelleF played 4-on-4 with the low-minute […]

In his prime, Vince Carter was one of the most skilled players in the NBA. His amazing jumping and dunking prowess endeared him to millions of fans around the globe. While playing for the Toronto Raptors, Carter became an icon and was widely considered to be the second coming of NBA legend Michael Jordan. However, […]

Stephen Curry is one of the most successful players in the NBA. The two time NBA champion, and the only unanimous MVP in league history, is also happily married to his childhood sweetheart, Ayesha Curry. Since the rise of Curry as one of the best players in the NBA, the Curry family has transcended into […]

One of the most interesting storylines of the NBA is the discrepancy of calls made during games. Whether if it’s common fouls, traveling violations, or other illegal acts, the league certainly has some work cut out for its brain trust to minimize the mistakes made in their games. On Monday night, it sure didn’t take […]

For the third time in his career, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James will become a free agent. Though, like the rest of his free agency campaigns, this one carries a specific degree of uncertainty. After being drafted by the Cavs in 2003, James did all he could to lead the franchise to success. He even […]

There have been some interesting rumors concerning Clippers guard Milos Teodosic. Some have claimed that Teodosic follows an unhealthy diet, eating cheeseburgers for breakfast. Surely, this is an outrageous claim. Sam Dekker originally started these rumors with a tale of how his first breakfast on the Serbian point guard went down. As Dekker tells it, Teodosic […]

In recent years, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been known for their excellent team chemistry. When superstar Kevin Durant left the Thunder in 2016 to join the Golden State Warriors, there were low expectations for the Thunder. Somehow, Russell Westbrook and his team have made the postseason even in Durant’s departure. To put it simply, […]

Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett share a close bond that is defined by their respect for one another and their championship together in 2008 with the Boston Celtics. Both of these legends have had a different road in the NBA. Kevin Garnett was drafted at 17 years of age in 1994. He went on to […]

The NBA is definitely starting to tense up now that teams are starting to make a run for the postseason. On Saturday, the Bulls took on the Wizards in a classic Eastern Conference showdown. On one particular play, Tomas Satoransky drove to the basket for a layup. Following that, Bulls forward Bobby Portis clotheslined him and […]

After signing a five-year $153 million contract, the largest NBA contract at the time back in 2016, Mike Conley put a target on his back. With the lucrative deal, Conley was expected to ‘earn his money’ and lead the Grizzlies into deep postseason runs, and possibly even a championship along the way if things fell […]

It would be an ill-advised understatement to mention how good DeMarcus Cousins really is. This season, Cousins has averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 assists, and 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 1.6 blocks, and 2.2 three-pointers per game on 47-percent shooting. The Pelicans center has evolved in game in a way that has not been seen in the modern […]

Markelle Fultz has been somewhat of an enigma in these past few months. Originally, Fultz was one of the best college prospects. The 76ers drafted him mainly because of his exemplary ability to shoot off the catch and dribble. However, Fultz received a questionable shoulder injury right after he was drafted to the Sixers. This […]

At the Feb. 8 trade deadline, Isaiah Thomas was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. For the sixth time in his six-year career, Thomas has been traded team after team. Particularly in 2017, the Celtics traded Thomas for Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving. They did this in spite of Thomas’ visible commitment to the franchise […]