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DeMar DeRozan has saved his best games for when it counts the most, becoming the first Toronto Raptors player with back-to-back 40-point games since Vince Carter did it in the 2001. DeRozan poured in a game-high 40 points against the Miami Heat on Thursday night, and has now led the Raptors to four straight wins down […]

Matt Barnes spared no words of his dislike for the Sacramento Kings prior to his visit to the state capital, the first as a renewed member of the Golden State Warriors. “I’m trying to kill ’em,” Barnes told Connor LeTourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. “Simple. Things didn’t go well there. They’re the enemy now.” […]

Another day, another LaVar Ball disparate claim. This time, the outspoken father of UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball said his son can be as impactful as Los Angeles Lakers legend and President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson, even going one step further. “Lonzo (would) have that same impact Magic (Johnson) had. I’m trying to tell you. […]

Two of the best products of the 2010 NBA Draft could join forces in the near future, depending on how their futures line up. Paul George hasn’t had the season he was hoping for after the Indiana Pacers made plenty of talented acquisitions to supplement a roster that just didn’t have the punch to compete […]

Stan Van Gundy can’t help but to feel guilty for the recent struggles the Detroit Pistons have faced trying to keep the ship afloat. During a six-game span, the team has gone a feeble 1-5, dropping from seventh place in the East to a ninth-place tie with the Chicago Bulls with only 10 games left […]

With only 11 games left in the regular season, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert had the most efficient field-goal percentage game of the season, connecting in 13-of-14 shots from the floor en route to a career-high 35 points against the New York Knicks. “The Stifle Tower” feasted on the low block, gobbling up a career-high […]

The Milwaukee Bucks grabbed their 10th victory in 12 games on Wednesday night, but not before Jason Terry dropped a gem of a soundbite talking about the poor Sacramento Kings‘ defense. “Well we can’t get tired of scoring,” the veteran sharpshooter said, who was 3-of-5 from beyond the arc on the night. “This team defensively […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had their hands full with Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Wednesday’s 122-97 loss. Sixers guard T.J. McConnell and head coach Brett Brown were particularly impressed with the All-Star point guard’s overall performance, as he only needed six shots to do devastating damage to the Philly defense. “He averages a […]

Stephen Curry has taken his play style and made it one unlike any other seen in NBA history. A long-range assassin that can move around and keep the defense at his mercy — whether it’s making buttery-smooth jumpers or picking his spots to set up his teammates with surgeon-like precision. But just about every player […]

Paul George‘s love for the Indiana Pacers organization is undeniable. The 10th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft has made plenty of strides in his young career and remains thankful to the franchise for sticking by his side through a tough 2014-15 season after suffering a broken leg playing for Team USA. But as much […]

Throughout his 13 years in the league, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade has been known as one of the most stylish players to enter a room. Venturing into his own line of hats, shirts, and socks, D-Wade is often decked out in the finest threads and Wednesday night was no exception, even risking a […]

Brandon Jennings made the most of his opportunities after being waived by the New York Knicks, landing in a potential Eastern Conference contender, the Washington Wizards. But during his stint as a Knick, there were many things the Compton dimer just didn’t feel at ease with. “It was a dream come true for me to be […]

The brawling duo of Serge Ibaka and Robin Lopez have received a suspension of one game without pay by the league office after throwing punches during the third quarter of Tuesday’s of the Toronto Raptors‘ 122-120 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls, the NBA announced this afternoon. Raptors assistant and former NBA All-Star Jamaal Magloire […]

The Golden State Warriors have another week left before releasing an update of the status of star forward Kevin Durant‘s knee, along with a timeline for his return. But there is a “cautious optimism” for his return before the end of the regular season, according to a dual report by Marc Stein and Chris Haynes […]

For those familiar with Portland Trail Blazers forward/center Meyers Leonard, it’s no strange fact that he’s very close to his Husky dog Bella, who’s been suffering from Stage 3 kidney failure, according to The Oregonian. To honor his recovering pupper, the 6-foot-11 big man wore these custom-made socks with Bella’s face on them, matching his red […]

In the midst of Tuesday night’s punch exchange between Serge Ibaka and Robin Lopez, Spanish international Nikola Mirotic tried to get a hold of a frenzied Ibaka in attempts to calm him down. Mirotic was met by Toronto Raptors assistant and former All-Star Jamaal Magloire, who shoved him out of the way as Niko tried to approach […]

Russell Westbrook is the latest of MVP candidates to chime in on resting players during national broadcasts after former teammate James Harden did so on Monday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard claimed that it’s all about the competition for him, and he won’t get that by resting. Marquee players like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade […]

The much-awaited BIG3 summer league has hyped many hoping to see former NBA stars battle it out in an action-packed 3-on-3 format. Founder Ice Cube has been promoting the league since the start of the year, only to put the final nail on the board, partnering with FOX Sports for broadcasting rights of its inaugural […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez is expecting harsh punishment to come down from the league office following Tuesday night’s fight with Toronto Raptors‘ new addition Serge Ibaka, a melee that quickly escalated in the later stages of the third quarter. “I’m expecting to be suspended,” Lopez told K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. The two […]

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka and Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez gave the fans and critics a sight rarely seen in an NBA hardwood when both men exchanged whiffing punches in the later stages of the third quarter of Tuesday night’s game. While the two far-reaching big men attempted to connect, Ibaka claims he was […]

Chicago Bulls center and mascot-hating extraordinaire, Robin Lopez, had his annual encounter with the Toronto Raptors mascot prior to Tuesday night’s game was nothing but mere tradition. The curly-haired big man continued his ritual of playfully beating down mascots across the league, but the mascot was one step ahead, setting up a cache of plastic […]

The Portland Trail Blazers took a tough 93-90 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, but not before Damian Lillard took John Henson‘s ankles for ransom with a nasty behind-the-back dribble that nearly ended in a faceplant by the big man. Lillard drove left, then craftily changed hands in a shifty motion, going behind his […]

After back-and-forth dialogue between NBA franchises, coaches, players, and the league, the argument of periodic rest being a scientific proven factor that can lengthen the longevity of players’ careers has become a staple in every discussion. So much so that Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr would be willing to take a pay cut […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, the innovator behind the periodic rest of veteran and star players will not stop his proven roster management tactics despite commissioner Adam Silver‘s memo, addressing the business/contractual end of the NBA. Silver implored owners to become more involved in everyday roster decisions, especially when it comes down to games […]

Draymond Green didn’t miss a chance to troll his teammates prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, as Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry as they made smoothies. “You’re a professional smoothie maker, huh?” Green teased his frontcourt mate as he gathered the ingredients. “You too?” Green asked Curry, who took his teammate’s mocking […]

Unlike the rest of the 2007-08 Boston Celtics who received a personal invitation from point guard Rajon Rondo, longtime journeyman center Scot Pollard found out by reading the story on The Undefeated instead. The 42-year-old former player quickly took to Twitter to express his astonishment by being shunned by his former teammate. “I haven’t heard about […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid may not be out on the hardwood, but he’s still making waves with his charismatic personality in this new Jolly Rancher ad. The commercial mocks his short 31-game rookie year stint with the Sixers, announcing his pre-game introduction in quite a ruthless way. “Sitting out his first two seasons for […]

The New York Knicks are expected to remain committed to trading star forward Carmelo Anthony in the offseason, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. A season that started with plenty of promise with a vast difference in the composition of the roster and two very important signings coming from Chicago, turned into a burning kite, descending […]

Andre Iguodala will miss the Golden State Warriors game against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday due to a left hip strain, the team announced this morning. There is no word on the severity of the injury as of yet. The Warriors’ sixth man played 22 minutes against Oklahoma City on Monday without any visible discomfort, but […]

As many expected, tempers flared during an electric matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, with reigning MVP Stephen Curry getting into a shoving match with Semaj Christon before the end of the half — a deed ending with two technical fouls for each side. Curry attempted to gain […]

Draymond Green has been no stranger to technical fouls and Monday night’s showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder proved no different for the Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Just seconds before the end of the first half, point guard Stephen Curry got in the middle of a shoving match […]

After notching a fourth-straight win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Stephen Curry and the Warriors prepare for another Western Conference challenge against the Dallas Mavericks tonight. His brother, Seth Curry, is now an established starter under head coach Rick Carlisle — a much different look than he’s had during his first few years in […]

LaVar Ball, father of UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball, stood by his former claims that his son is better than reigning MVP Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Ball went on Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed and was asked by co-host Shannon Sharpe if he felt he might have gone on a limb with his comments. “No,” […]

The Golden State Warriors have undergone a drastic change this offseason, going from an all-out juggernaut to a team slowly figuring out its roots and crafting its identity from the ground up. With two new starters on the team — Kevin Durant and Zaza Pachulia replacing Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut respectively, the Warriors have […]

Longtime actress Meryl Streep can do no wrong in DeAndre Jordan‘s eyes. That stands strong even after the 67-year-old’s speech at the Golden Globes on Sunday after accepting her Cecil B. Demille Lifetime Achievement Award. Streep had shot from the hip during her speech, saying: “Hollywood is crawling with outsiders and foreigners and if we kick them […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen did what we all thought some players would do with their vote for this year’s All-Star picks — vote for all his teammates. Given that the new provision on the polling for this year’s ASG includes being able to vote for oneself and/or teammates, this was and is bound to […]

Every basketball player in the league was just a kid at one point in life, looking up to an NBA star and mimicking his moves, watching his interviews, collecting his posters or trading cards, all in hope of becoming that star one day. For Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Jordan Clarkson, his favorite players growing […]

The implications of being an ever-improving back-to-back MVP and living up to ridiculous numbers from last season has caught up to Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warriors point guard has fallen short of replicating last season’s historic numbers and has been under criticism for not shooting the ball as effectively and not taking over games […]

The craziest thing about Russell Westbrook‘s season isn’t only about the amount of triple-doubles he’s managed to collect or the fact that he’s still averaging such, 39 games into the season — but how many he could possibly have if he put his mind into getting as many as he could. According to ESPN Stats and Information, the […]