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The New Orleans Pelicans have made strides to make a late and final playoff push, having won five of the last seven games. The most impressive of the wins, was Wednesday night’s against the Dallas Mavericks, given that Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, and Jrue Holiday combined to score 77 points, providing a balanced attack to […]

A retired Kobe Bryant isn’t shy of his desire to be around highly competitive surroundings, paying the University of Oregon and Gonzaga University basketball teams a visit prior to their Saturday night NCAA Final Four matchups. The Black Mamba posed with Gonzaga senior center Przemek Karnowski, as the Bulldogs get ready to face the South Carolina […]

Much resigned to a one-and-done deal with the New York Knicks, former MVP Derrick Rose will likely have to look for work elsewhere this summer, with plenty of teams that could use a decent scoring point guard on their roster. According to Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, one of his possible landing destinations could be the San […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant didn’t hesitate to voice his opinion on the NBA’s rest issue. In weeks prior, commissioner Adam Silver asked teams in a memo to be conscious of resting their players, urging owners to get more involved in their teams’ roster management. Durant said the league’s distaste for resting players only applies […]

The ageless wonder that is Vince Carter just had himself a record-breaking night against the Indiana Pacers, pouring in 21 points and passing sharpshooter Ray Allen for 22nd on the all-time scoring list. Vince Carter just moved up to 22nd in NBA all-time scoring, and this is how Marc Gasol congratulated him when he came to […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Devin Harris was unusually irate after catching an elbow in the face while defending shooting guard Jordan Crawford of the New Orleans Pelicans, immediately hitting the hardwood and getting whistled for a blocking foul. Upon getting up and getting wind of the call, Harris walked over to sideline referee Ben Taylor, […]

New York Knicks icon Bernard King, who took part in the organization’s reunion of the 1983-84 team, expressed his disappointment after seeing star forward Carmelo Anthony without the proper tools to compete for a championship in the Big Apple. A scoring machine in his own right, King said he feels for Anthony every time he […]

Draymond Green speaks his mind anytime, anywhere, and he didn’t disappoint in his conversation with USA TODAY’s Sam Amick on this year’s Defensive Player of the Year award. The Golden State Warriors forward has been outspoken about his desire to finally get the award that has escaped him the last couple of years, claiming it […]

Following his McDonald’s All-American Dunk Contest title, Alabama signee Collin Sexton showed off his passing skills, dishing out a between-the-legs dime to a trailing Wendell Carter Jr. for the dunk. Collin Sexton omg 😱 pic.twitter.com/p9Hp4rX14g — Logan Little (@LoganLittle_10) March 29, 2017 The nifty point guard showed just how many tools are in his arsenal with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made real improvements having notched 28 wins after a franchise low 10 victories last season. Along with the players on the court, the Sixers’ sales team have also crushed their goals, doubling their expected sales for the season. Senior Vice President of Sales and Services, Jake Reynolds, couldn’t think of a better way […]

What does it mean to be the Most Valuable Player? Going by its bare definition, it is a thing that is of great worth or something extremely useful or important. While there are many different concepts and opinions of what it really means to be an MVP and who it should be this season, one […]

The Golden State Warriors were right on schedule providing an update on the condition of forward Kevin Durant, four weeks removed from a suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain and tibial bone bruise in his left knee. The team released a statement explaining that a return before the start of the playoffs is still a possibility and […]

Tuesday’s 97-96 loss to the Miami Heat was more than just the fifth straight defeat for the Detroit Pistons, and either in nine games, but a catastrophic memento of what their season has been thus far. The Motor City entered the game with a chance to sneak into the playoffs by knocking off the eighth-seeded Heat, […]

Draymond Green has been vocally irate at the Oakland Raiders‘ decision to move to Las Vegas, urging Raider Nation to boycott the rest of the games, given that they’re forced to play in O.co Coliseum for another two seasons before their eventual move in 2020. “I won’t attend a game… I feel like all fans […]

Miami Heat forward James Johnson had no mercy during a crucial game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, taking an iso drive straight down the pipe and throwing it down over an unsuspecting Marcus Morris. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/846899627878076416 Johnson was flat out ruthless and took off with no regard for human life, putting the Pistons forward in […]

Following a key road win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr became the fastest coach in all major professional four sports to reach 200 regular season wins, needing only 238 games to hit the mark. Congrats @SteveKerr on needing the fewest amount of games (238) to reach 200 […]

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder couldn’t control his ire at the start of a timeout and one of his assistants got the worst of it, as Snyder got up from his seat all riled up and smashed a clipboard out of his hands before addressing the team. https://twitter.com/BenHibsh/status/846587107913158656 Perks of being a head coach: […]

New York Knicks center Joakim Noah took on the media after receiving a 20-game suspension without pay due to use of a substance banned by the NBA. “I made a mistake,” Noah told reporters after morning practice. “It was a tough year for me and this team … I let a lot of people down.” The […]

James Harden couldn’t be any more proud of having played every one of the Houston Rockets‘ 73 games so far this season. With 51 wins in the bag and nine games remaining, The Beard emphasized just how much consistency and durability should factor into the MVP race. “Yeah, (it matters) because you’re not leaving your […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder‘s fourth-quarter rally against the Dallas Mavericks has built undoubtable momentum for the team going forward, bouncing back from a double-digit loss to the Houston Rockets and tallying the team’s fifth win in the last seven games. Center Steven Adams was aware of the significance of their 14-point rally at the end […]

Stephen and Ayesha Curry made an addition to their family on Monday, bringing home a 10-week-old Goldendoodle from Murphy’s Doodles, a high-end breeder in Florida, according to TMZ Sports. The family fell in love with the pup soon after first seeing him, and shelled out a cool $3,800 to make him a part of the […]

While the NBA has been a predominantly male-dominated sport, the role of women in coaching is one the league has been slowly tapping into the last few years. Commissioner Adam Silver‘s intent is to have a female head coach “sooner, rather than later,” according to a report by ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. “There definitely will,” Silver said […]

In light of the dismissive words from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, MVP frontrunner Russell Westbrook was more than happy to walk out of American Airline Center with a 92-91 win, pulling out all the stops in his 37th triple-double of the season. Westbrook caught fire late and dropped 37 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists […]

After losing their fourth straight game at the hands of the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons are moving that much further away from a possible playoff berth this season. Point guard Reggie Jackson received the night off for Monday’s outing and could receive the rest of the season off as well after falling out […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon continued to wow the crowd at the Air Canada Centre after getting a steal in transition and blowing by two defenders after the whistle had blown, only to throw down an effortless two-handed reverse windmill after play had stopped. Style points from Air Gordon.#LetsGoMagic pic.twitter.com/c5yLJLuR6z — NBA (@NBA) March 27, […]

Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan was one of the most affected players upon the departure of Terrence Ross to the Orlando Magic in a trade deadline deal for Serge Ibaka prior to the trade deadline. Having had weeks to let it marinate, the Compton native has seen the silver lining in the situation as the two […]

The Sacramento Kings are denying prior reports that former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie was in the running for an executive position within the organization, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Owner Vivek Ranadive had reportedly held talks with Hinkie, but the latter was unsure of any imminent interest in the job. According […]

Dirk Nowitzki‘s illustrious career didn’t start as bright as most think it did. A lanky, blond-haired 7-footer from Germany played a mere 20.6 minutes per game and averaged only 8.2 points per game while shooting an erratic 40.5 percent from the field and 20.6 percent from deep during his rookie year. A then 20-year-old Nowitzki […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap is slated to be out at least three more games after being diagnosed with left knee synovitis following visits to team doctors and the renowned Dr. James Andrews in Florida, according to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The 6-foot-8 forward underwent a non-surgical procedure and will be re-evaluated after his three-game absence, missing […]

The Toronto Raptors‘ roster has made strides with the arrival of Serge Ibaka, but his addition would not have been possible without letting go of young swingman Terrence Ross, a player head coach Dwane Casey held in high regard. “It’s very difficult because he’s almost like a son,” Casey told reporters of delivering the trade […]

The BIG3 has signed former players Steve Francis, Kendall Gill, Donte Greene, Jumaine Jones, Ronald Murray, Joe Smith, DeShawn Stevenson, Mike Sweetney and Hakim Warrick to their player draft pool, according to the league’s official release. Francis is perhaps the most notable name in the list, having played five seasons for the Houston Rockets before two short […]

Andre Iguodala was more than his usual X-factor-self, but a wow factor after pouring in 20 points in the Golden State Warriors‘ Sunday night 106-94 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. After scoring only 15 points combined in his last two games, Iggy was a much-needed spark plug off the bench against a very physical Grizzlies […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner/governor Jeanie Buss has seemed to have put an end to the ongoing feud with brother Jim Buss, after the latter tried a palace coup of sorts, calling a meeting of trusts behind her back along with brother Johnny Buss, in efforts to remove her capacity as controlling owner of the team. […]

After a disheartening loss to the Kentucky Wildcats in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, UCLA freshman point guard Lonzo Ball has his eyes set on the NBA, a place he knew all along he was destined to be. The swift-handed 6-foot-6 guard admits he won’t pull a Steve Francis and will play for […]

The Stache Bros are back with their own rendition of fashion week, encouraging some of their Oklahoma City Thunder teammates to compare their outfits to Most Valuable Player candidate Russell Westbrook. First is rookie forward Domantas Sabonis in one-strapped overalls, as Enes Kanter said: “You look like a farmer, bro. I’m not gonna lie.” Next is […]

With only 21 wins in the season and the second-worst record in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers don’t have many reasons to win with only nine games left in the season and the NBA Draft approaching this offseason. But point guard D’Angelo Russell isn’t the front office and has other things in mind. “Individually, […]

LaVar Ball‘s overbearing nature isn’t just limited to television and radio airwaves, but has also translated into the very hardwood where two of his sons play — Chino Hills High School. The Ball family’s spotlight started with a storied 2015-16 season where former UCLA standout and expected lottery pick Lonzo Ball won the Naismith National Player […]

Following the New Orleans Pelicans‘ 25-point beatdown of the Denver Nuggets, it looks like it might have been the result of a little friendly gamesmanship with Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. The Rip City star reportedly texted Anthony Davis and former teammate Tim Frazier, asking them both to beat the Nuggets on the road […]

The Sacramento Kings pulled the largest comeback of this NBA season, rallying from an 18-point deficit in the last eight minutes to edge the L.A. Clippers in a dire put-back layup by Willie Cauley-Stein. Only one team had a comeback of that nature in the past 20 years. But it wasn’t just fortune or a […]