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Kevin Durant is not buying into the notion some analysts had brought to the forefront, stating the Washington Wizards had become better without starter John Wall running point for the team, as they had bested their assists total and assist-to-turnover ratio in the first few games without him. “That’s from people that don’t understand basketball,” […]

The NBA has managed to keep some of its character despite the many changes in officiating throughout the years. Part of its color has been the use of trash talk, that while different, is still somewhat prominent among some of the most competitive individuals in this game, especially some Warriors players. As one of the […]

Russell Westbrook has been known as the Tasmanian Devil of the NBA during his 10-year tenure in the league. His demonic speed, freakish athleticism and reckless abandon have made him one of the most fun players to watch and one of the most feared opponents to face. Along with Westbrook’s dynamite package comes the trash-talking, […]

Stephen Curry’s evolution as the leader of the Golden State Warriors has come a long way since asserting himself as a top-of-the-line star in this league. Besides being one of the most dangerous weapons on the court, the 6-foot-3 floor general has found ways to impact his teammates — a trait that has earned him […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers secured a buyout with veteran forward Corey Brewer, a reunion with his former Florida coach Billy Donovan and the Oklahoma City Thunder could be a “serious possibility,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brewer was part of a Florida team that won back-to-back NCAA championships (2005-07), along with Joakim Noah and […]

In the midst of four years of unparalleled success, monotony is bound to kick in at one point or another, but even with the pressure of the world hanging upon the Golden State Warriors last season, they managed to meet and then exceed expectations, capturing their second title in three years. Forward Kevin Durant attributes […]

The Golden State Warriors faced an ugly decision upon winning their most recent NBA championship. Would a team this largely opposed to the government of President Donald Trump attend the customary White House visit, or will they be the first team to publicly pass on the opportunity? Despite the dilly-dallying that followed their immediate championship […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has gone on a mission to ensure teams won’t tank anymore after the recent findings of nine teams (almost a third of the NBA) is vying for a lottery pick for the upcoming draft. Silver had sent a memo last week to each team, stating the league is going to “monitor […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and forward Corey Brewer have agreed to a buyout, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports. A buyout must be completed with the Lakers by Thursday, March 1 to make Brewer eligible to play in the playoffs this season with another team. L.A. is likely to try and use the open roster […]

After coming off the bench for the first time as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers and now with his old team, the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade is pondering his imminent future for the first time in his NBA career. The three-time champion admitted that at the end of this season, he’ll be forced to […]

Marc Gasol’s frustration was evident as his Memphis Grizzlies had lost yet another game on Monday, this time against the Boston Celtics, making this the team’s 10th straight loss. The Spaniard didn’t sugarcoat his feelings about this recent skid, noting his disagreement with the front office’s plan to tank and try to get into this […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry didn’t need to make a case for his star player, Anthony Davis, who has been in a torrid run as of late; but he still did. Davis has been averaging 35.8 points, 13 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.2 steals, and 2.8 blocks in his last five games — numbers […]

As the New York Knicks have gone full-throttle in their efforts to grow through their youth, head coach Jeff Hornacek is hoping rookie Frank Ntilikina can get stronger this summer through a more rigorous strength and conditioning program. “With Frank, it’s just strength,” Hornacek said before the Knicks lost to the Warriors on Monday, according […]

Draymond Green got his 15th technical foul of the season rescinded by the league office on Monday after finding no conclusive evidence the Golden State Warriors power forward was screaming at an official or at the prone Jerami Grant. Green had met Grant at the rim, stuffing a dunk attempt, and attempted to fire up […]

Jarrett Jack has seen himself go from a roster hopeful to the starting point guard of the New York Knicks, soon after becoming inactive as the All-Star break came to a close. Due to the acquisition of Emmanuel Mudiay in a three-team trade, the blow of Kristaps Porzingis’ season-ending injury, and eight straight losses coming […]

JaVale McGee has been undefeated after being named the permanent starting center of the Golden State Warriors following the All-Star break and his confidence it sky-high. Despite picking up his usual limited-minute run with the team, McGee made the most of his minutes, making five of his six shot attempts, the last one a turnaround […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George recently had a few bones to pick with the officials after a 112-105 win over the Orlando Magic, claiming he should have gotten to the line more often. George shot 6-of-7 from the foul line, despite attempting 20 field goals in the game, telling reporters after a bounce-back win […]

The Memphis Grizzlies held on to one of the biggest assets prior at the trade deadline in guard/forward Tyreke Evans, who has proven one of the very few shining points of this otherwise faulted season. Among the suitors for the much-coveted dynamo were the Boston Celtics, who reportedly wanted him to bolster their depth, able […]

Despite a key bounce-back win over the Orlando Magic on Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t get to the free-throw line as often coach Billy Donovan would have liked. According to the helmsman, this was no fault of his two catalysts, Paul George and Russell Westbrook, who had done plenty to merit some shots at […]

Among the NBA personalities offended by Zaza Pachulia falling over Russell Westbrook during the Golden State Warriors’ 112-80 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder was former Warriors forward and NBA pundit Stephen Jackson, who denounced the big man for his action. A guest in the set of Undisputed in Fox Sports 1, Jackson emphasized his […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Mark Cuban have likely had their share of disagreements throughout the former’s 20-year career, and the idea of tanking is perhaps one of many. Cuban recently admitted his Dallas Mavericks would be better off tanking the rest of this season during a conversation with Hall of Famer Julius Erving in his podcast House […]

Houston Rockets forward Joe Johnson was showered with warmth upon his arrival at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Utah, the place he called home for the last season and a half. Upon his return, Johnson was met by staff and players, just as cordially as he had when he was playing with the team, all […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have put themselves on the map as the Eastern Conference opponent of the Los Angeles Lakers, vying for a shot to reel in the biggest talent in the league — LeBron James. At 33 years of age, James is still delivering in splendid triple-double ways and has shown no signs of slowing […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was yet another NBA coach to denounce the NCAA for its actions after an FBI probe revealed a list of names with prospective professional players that received money during their time in college, a violation of collegiate rules. Kerr noted that after all the cases, investigations, and probes […]

The Golden State Warriors will have rookie forward Jordan Bell back from injury tonight against the New York Knicks, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The University of Oregon product won’t take part in the starting lineup, but will get significant minutes, giving head coach Steve Kerr a chance to save some mileage on […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy came in defense of one of the best NBA prospects in top-ranked Michigan State star Miles Bridges, who was involved in the NCAA fiasco, as part of a list of names that have allegedly received improper compensation for signing with their respective schools. While the probe was part […]

San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard has returned to the team after getting a second opinion on his quadriceps injury, opening up a potential March return, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. The 26-year-old is looking to resume basketball activities with the team this week, in hopes to gear up for a potential […]

The NBA has decided they will not take any action against Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia, after he awkwardly fell over Russell Westbrook during Saturday’s 112-80 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post. https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/967626797834620929 Pachulia has a poor reputation preceding him, which led to the likes of […]

The Chicago Bulls will rest shooting guard Zach LaVine against the Brooklyn Nets tonight, as he’s yet to be cleared for back-to-back outings, according to Vincent Goodwill of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls face will face the Charlotte Hornets tomorrow, but Brooklyn and Chicago are only separated by 1.5 games in the lottery standings, making […]

In an unforeseen chain of events, the NBA league office has rescinded Draymond Green’s 15th technical foul, one which was assessed to him after stuffing Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant at the rim during Saturday’s 112-80 win, according to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. https://twitter.com/jonjonwise/status/967591834468810753 Green was visibly yelling at the crowd, as a means […]

Despite an unforeseen meniscus injury that has sidelined his for four-to-six weeks, Jimmy Butler remains nonchalant about his future, even if the Minnesota Timberwolves choose to bypass the opportunity to lock him down long-term this summer. The Wolves can re-negotiate the contract of their 6-foot-7 All-Star forward this summer, signing him to a longer deal […]

The saga involving the intent behind Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia’s awkward fall over Russell Westbrook has brought many sides to the argument since the highly-anticipated Saturday night matchup concluded. Unsurprisingly, Steven Adams; who has taken a kick to the groin as graciously as a 6-foot-11 big man can, said no on-court retaliation would […]

The LeBron James recruitment campaign has officially started in the City of Brotherly Love, as Power, a Philadelphia-based company put up three billboards on a highway toward downtown Cleveland this morning, expressing their desire for The King. A Philadelphia-based company put up three billboards on highway to downtown Cleveland this morning saying that city wanted LeBron. […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry could join a very select group of elite company tonight at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only players to have reached the 50-point milestone multiple times at the mecca of basketball, according to Elias Sports Bureau. A […]

The mysterious alteration of Markelle Fultz’ shot mechanics has been one worth of a Scooby Doo night infiltration mission into the Philadelphia 76ers headquarters, as the back and forth between the team and the players have left the most attentive of fans confused as to what holds any truth about his situation. A report by […]

The New York Knicks have resolved to make the most of the remainder of the season by playing their young pieces through the last 23 games after the All-Star break. With only 21 left coming into Monday’s showdown at The Garden against the defending champion Golden State Warriors, coach Steve Kerr noted just how important […]

Former lottery pick Trey Burke has come out like a bat out of hell in the last two games following the All-Star break, leading the New York Knicks with 26 points in each game, despite a swift change for another high draftee in Emmanuel Mudiay as the starting point guard. The Michigan alum has flourished […]

The reported rift between the San Antonio Spurs and their franchise star, Kawhi Leonard, has been a complete mystery, showing no signs of clarity. The organization has refuted any divide between them and their cornerstone player, while reports of disagreements, lack of trust, and frustration regarding his injury have made the 6-foot-7 forward distance himself […]

The skirmish between Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony put the fire into a game that had the makings of a night of fireworks. Yet Durant said upon his arrival in New York that there is nothing but love and respect for his former Team USA running mate. […]