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The Miami Heat had one of the most impressive comeback stories in NBA history this season, going from a decadent 11-30 start to an eye-popping 30-11 in the second half, missing the playoffs only by a tiebreaker rule to the Chicago Bulls. A team that was believed to be destined to tank after the departures […]

Kevin Durant was plenty disgruntled after getting called for a Flagrant 1 foul and a technical foul for shoving Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the late stages of the fourth quarter of Game 3 on Saturday. The Golden State Warriors forward had gotten shoved from the back by the Frenchman in order to gain […]

A disgruntled Golden State Warriors team was not happy with a Flagrant 1 foul call on Kevin Durant in the later stages of the fourth quarter of Game 3, after he pushed Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert in the back after being shoved himself when battling for inside position. The incident was reviewed and Durant […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr underwent a spinal cord leak procedure on his back after traveling to Duke University on Friday prior to Game 3 of the series, and remains out indefinitely. Co-owner Joe Lacob provided an update of Kerr’s condition this Saturday during an interview with Bloomberg Radio. “It’s very unfortunate what’s happening here,” Lacob […]

The Utah Jazz faced a pivotal situation in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, being down eight points with 3:02 to go in the fourth quarter on their own home floor, so they got a little enthusiasm from their mascot, the Jazz Bear, who overstayed his welcome on the hardwood. […]

Game 3 of the Utah Jazz against the Golden State Warriors wasn’t short of its share of physicality, with Kevin Durant and Rudy Gobert getting into it, exchanging shoves for rebounding position in the fourth quarter. Gobert pushed Durant to free himself up for the a shot in-close, but Durant retaliated by shoving him on the […]

Kristaps Porzingis has been making the most out of his postseason and as any sane person would, staying as far away from the New York Knicks organization as possible. So far, in fact, that the 7-foot-3 unicorn attended Saturday’s game between FC Barcelona against Villareal at the Camp Nou in Spain. The azulgranas took a […]

Having gone down in the proverbial abyss that is a 0-3 deficit in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey will try to make Sunday’s Game 4 about pride and avoiding a sweep in front of his team’s home crowd at the Air Canada Centre. Casey summed up what Game 4 is all […]

After sitting out a crucial Game 3 with a left ankle injury, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry considers himself “probably doubtful” for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I’m probably doubtful. I don’t think I’ll be able to play,” Lowry told Eric Koreen of The Athletic after Saturday morning’s shootaround, claiming he thinks he […]

The Golden State Warriors could tie one of the most resurgent teams by winning tonight’s Game 3 on the road against the Utah Jazz. By tallying a seventh straight win this postseason, they would tie the 1988-89 “Bad Boys” Detroit Pistons as the team to win the most games after having lost a Game 7 […]

With a brand new shoe on the market after being denied by three of the most recognized shoe brands in the basketball world, LaVar Ball defended the marginally steep price tag in his son’s signature shoe line. Lonzo Ball‘s ZO2 Prime, the standard model, retails for an exorbitant $495, while his autographed premium ZO2 Wet […]

The NBA has suspended Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre for Sunday’s Game 4 after his altercation with Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk on Thursday’s Game 3, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Oubre charged at Olynyk after getting checked by a hard pick for the second time in a span of two minutes, inciting his […]

Adding to the long list of random objects fans want signed in today’s NBA, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili was asked to autograph a beer can by an early comer at the Toyota Center. Manu signs a fan's beer can. 😳 (via SC/@nba) pic.twitter.com/z2HaGreUQH — SLAM (@SLAMonline) May 6, 2017 This comes after […]

Utah Jazz center and Defensive Player of the Year hopeful Rudy Gobert was the latest to get the shooting stars treatment by none other than reigning MVP Stephen Curry in the second quarter of Thursday night’s Game 2. Getting caught on a switch, the 7-foot-1 Frenchman was in no man’s land trying to keep up with […]

After suffering a mild late-game left knee injury during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s Game 2 against the Utah Jazz, forward Draymond Green has been listed as probable for Saturday’s Game 3 at Salt Lake City, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. The Golden State Warriors all-around engine attempted to get up in […]

After some of his teammates commented on the lack of nightlife in Salt Lake City and noted it as the reason they rooted for the L.A. Clippers to come out of the first round, shooting guard Klay Thompson faced reporters prior to Saturday’s Game 3, only to get asked about what he will do with his […]

As the series switched back to the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Raptors fans took on the chance to clown on Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. Some of their best antics included wearing photos of a Crying LeBron meme right as he approached the sidelines. Love this. #lebron #rtz #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/1UWxYLQngw — Lucas Timmons (@lucastimmons) May […]

Through a very emotional Game 3 against the Boston Celtics, tempers flared as the Washington Wizards fought their way to a win, needing another one at home to even out the series come Saturday night. Thursday’s game saw eight technical fouls and three ejections during a high-octane, tit-for-tat outing that was tough to keep eyes […]

Multi-platinum recording artist and Toronto Raptors Global Ambassador Drake made his long-yearned return to the Air Canada Centre to root for his hometown team against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3. The often-enthusiastic representative of The Six has had his loyalty questioned the last couple of seasons after being spotted at Golden State Warriors‘ and L.A. Clippers‘ games, while making […]

For the first time in 16 years, the San Antonio Spurs will play a postseason game without their perennial point guard Tony Parker. His teammate and longtime friend, Manu Ginobili, is feeling all the nostalgia in the hours prior to Game 3 against the Houston Rockets, where his usual No. 9 won’t be announced, as a staple […]

Former Boston Celtics power forward and TNT host Kevin Garnett will bring along his 2008 championship teammates Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins, Glen “Big Baby” Davis and soon-to-be-retired Paul Pierce as guests of his show Area 21 for Monday’s broadcast of Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and the Utah Jazz, the network announced. Notably missing from […]

A frustrated Gerald Green had a simple eight words to emphasize the Boston Celtics plans for their upcoming game on Sunday after getting throttled 116-89 on Thursday night. “We’re gonna beat their a** in Game 4,” Green told reporters during Game 3’s post-game press conference. Thursday’s Game 3 was the chippiest of the them all, […]

The San Antonio Spurs will have an inevitable void in their starting lineup for the first time in 16 years, as point guard Tony Parker will not be there to suit up due to a ruptured left quadriceps tendon. His absence will end an NBA-record 221 straight playoff games played with the same franchise, marking the […]

Tempers flared early in Game 3 of the Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards, boasting plenty of physicality, trash talk and energized play from all involved. Among the many altercations in the game, Wizards reserve forward Kelly Oubre‘s charging at Celtics center Kelly Olynyk was the one that caught the most attention. Oubre got popped with […]

In efforts to alleviate his recurring symptoms, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will miss his team’s road trip to Salt Lake City and travel to Duke University Medical Center to see a specialist, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Kerr had previously gone to one of the most renowned local institutions in Stanford Hospital […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry told reporters his ankle is still sore and will be a game-time decision for tonight’s Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic. Lowry sprained his ankle in the third quarter of Wednesday’s Game 2, coming back into the game shortly after being checked […]

Draymond Green had yet another spectacular game at both ends of the floor during the Golden State Warriors‘ 115-104 Game 2 victory against the Utah Jazz — but it wasn’t his defensive antics that caught the attention of the home crowd at Oracle Arena, but a rather ominous sign of him rubbing his left knee […]

The Washington Wizards took their last two road losses to the Boston Celtics in stride and played with a chip on their shoulder, this time not relinquishing their first-quarter lead and keeping it throughout the entirety of the game. Game 3 wasn’t short of altercations and physicality, resulting in multiple ejections and back-and-forth trash talk […]

Despite a well-rounded performance by all starters of the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 against the Utah Jazz, point guard Stephen Curry stole the show late in the fourth quarter, banking a three-pointer from the corner to get the crowd on its feet. The reigning MVP couldn’t help but turn to his bench and smile, […]

John Wall‘s consistency at the offensive end has put his name among one of the Washington Wizards‘ best — becoming the all-time franchise leader for most consecutive playoff 20-point games after his 24-point outing in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Wall surpassed Hall of Famers Elvin […]

The Utah Jazz will trot point guard Shelvin Mack in the starting lineup in place of an injured George Hill for Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors tonight, the team announced prior to the game. Mack is a fast-paced rim-attacking guard that will suit Utah in the drive-and-kick game while also favoring the transition […]

The heated rivalry between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics came to a head after a second hard pick from Boston center Kelly Olynyk popped Washington’s Kelly Oubre in the opening minutes of the second quarter, inciting the ire of the young forward. Oubre retaliated quickly after, shoving Olynyk to the ground and being consequently ejected after […]

UCLA freshman and lottery pick hopeful Lonzo Ball was torn apart by the internet upon releasing his new signature shoe line the ZO2, including a standard and a premium model, along with a comfort slide pair. The premium ZO2 Prime will retail for $495, the most expensive non-limited edition shoe out to hit the market. Twitter obviously […]

In light of the acts of bigotry against Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones at Fenway Park, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green chimed in with some of his thoughts regarding racial abuse around professional arenas. “I’ve gotten the N-word, all of that. I’d rather not get into [where],” Green told Marc J. Spears of […]

After getting shut down by the trinity of basketball shoe retailers — Nike, adidas, and Under Armour — Lonzo Ball has revealed his own signature sneaker line from his family’s brand “Big Baller Brand.” This new line features three different models, starting with the ZO2 Prime, retailing at $495, then the ZO2 Wet at $995, which includes […]

James Harden‘s offensive efforts fell short of his MVP-hopeful performances throughout the regular season, scoring only 13 points in the Houston Rockets‘ 25-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2. A large part of a dismal 3-of-17 shooting night was the haunting shadow of the two-time Defensive Player of the Year wing Kawhi […]

The Utah Jazz will be without point guard George Hill for tonight’s Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors due to soreness in left big toe, according to the team. Hill was rather ineffective to start the series, tallying a mere seven points on 3-of-9 shooting through his 28-minute stint on the court, marking his lowest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have expressed more than a sincere interest in drafting UCLA freshman point guard Lonzo Ball, who is expected to be a top-three pick in this year’s NBA Draft. According to ESPN Insider Chad Ford, the Lakers organization is “enamored” with his talents and on-court performance and have somehow let this be […]

The Houston Rockets followed an impressive 27-point road victory with a 25-point loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2. MVP candidate James Harden went from a well-paced 20 points and 14 assists in Game 1 to a measly 13 points on a dreadful 3-of-17 shooting from the floor in Game […]