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At this point in the 2017-18 NBA season, it is well-documented what happened between Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis. However, since Mirotic returned to the team’s starting lineup, he is averaging 18.1 points and 7.3 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls have won 10 out of their last 12 games. As winning usually cures all, that […]

After re-signing key contributors, the Miami Heat are currently 19-17 to begin the 2017-18 NBA season. As head coach Erik Spoelstra has dealt with numerous players being injured, it appears they will be signing some help. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports, the Heat are planning to sign Derrick Jones Jr. on a two-way […]

2017 was an entertaining year for the NBA and it will likely be capped off by Anthony Davis posterizing Ron Baker in the New York Knicks’ 105-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. As Baker did not have any business attempting to block Davis in the paint, the Knicks guard had some time to reflect […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers recently had a team meeting, head coach Luke Walton inserted Julius Randle into the team’s starting lineup for the first time during the 2017-18 NBA season. Unfortunately, despite 18 points and seven rebounds from Randle, the Lakers could not snap their losing streak. Following the 121-106 loss to the Los […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers recently had a team meeting, head coach Luke Walton inserted Julius Randle into the team’s starting lineup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite 18 points and seven rebounds in 29 minutes, Randle could not snap the losing streak as the Lakers fell 121-106. Following the team’s fifth consecutive loss, Walton […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season in progress, Avery Bradley has been accused of sexual assault. The incident allegedly occurred during the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers when Bradley was still a member of the Boston Celtics, according to TMZ: Here’s what we know … the allegation stems from an incident on May […]

With Lonzo Ball diagnosed with a sprained left shoulder, the Los Angeles Lakers have fallen short against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies. In the 109-99 loss to the Grizzlies, the Lakers finished with a season-low 14 assists, according to Kevin Ding of Lakers. Following the team’s loss, head coach Luke Walton was asked about […]

After missing back-to-back games against the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves, Brandon Ingram went through a full practice. As the Lakers prepare for the Memphis Grizzlies in the third game of the team’s four-game home stand, Ingram is considered questionable. Following the team’s practice at the UCLA Health Training Center, the 20-year-old provided an […]

Without Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram due to injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day. While the undermanned Lakers were able to stay competitive throughout most of the game, Karl-Anthony Town’s block on Josh Hart changed the momentum and eventually led to the team’s 121-104 loss to Minnesota. Since […]

Through the 2017-18 NBA season, Marcus Morris has missed 20 games for the Boston Celtics, including the last eight with a nagging left knee injury. However, the Celtics received good news about the 28-year-old. According to John Goodman of ESPN, Morris will make his return on Christmas Day against his twin brother Markieff Morris and […]

After signing a two-year, $3.3 million deal (player option) with the Minnesota Timberwolves, things have not gone according to plan for Shabazz Muhammad during the 2017-18 NBA season. Since the start of December, Muhammad is no longer a part of head coach Tom Thibodeau’s rotation and is averaging 4.0 points and 1.7 rebounds in 22 […]

Despite the 11-20 record after losing to the Portland Trail Blazers, there is great optimism for the Los Angeles Lakers. After a difficult stretch against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors (twice), and Houston Rockets, the young Lakers showed they could compete against championship contenders. Following the 95-92 loss at Staples Center, head coach Luke […]

To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, there have been debates about Lonzo Ball’s potential through 30 games. After Ball’s 24-point performance against the Golden State Warriors, he is averaging 10.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in 33.8 minutes. While most of the conversation has been about his shooting percentages, Ball is establishing the type […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there were expectations it would take time for the Oklahoma City Thunder after teaming up Carmelo Anthony and Paul George with Russell Westbrook. Through 32 games, the Thunder have been inconsistent, but are currently 9-3 in December. After Westbrook’s game-winning three-pointer against the Atlanta Hawks, Anthony believes he has […]

During the 2017-18 NBA season, it has been a challenging fourth year for Julius Randle. Despite coming off the bench and an uncertain future in Los Angeles, Randle is controlling what he can control. In 30 appearances, he is averaging 12.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in just 22.4 minutes. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, […]

After 14 consecutive wins, the Houston Rockets have lost to the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. Without Chris Paul, who suffered an adductor strain against the Lakers, James Harden became the first player since Kobe Bryant with back-to-back 50-point performances. As the Rockets were looking to make one final push, Harden was called […]

Through nearly the first half of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been inconsistent as Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony build chemistry. After winning four out of their last five games, the Thunder found themselves in a tight contest with the worst team in the league in the Atlanta Hawks. […]

After missing two out of the last three games during the 2017-18 NBA season, De’Aaron Fox will miss additional time as he deals with a quad bruise. According to Sacramento Kings, an MRI revealed Fox has a partial tear of the right quad muscle and will the next two weeks before being re-evaluated: https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/944403404696182785 Originally […]

Through 29 games of the 2017-18 NBA season, Lonzo Ball is averaging 9.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists. While most of the conversation has been about his poor shooting percentages, he is slowly improving, especially in the last five games — 43.6 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from the three-point line. As […]

Before the social media era, one of the greatest ‘what-if’ situations came in the 2000 NBA free agency. After the Orlando Magic signed Grant Hill, they were determined to sign Tim Duncan. Ultimately, Duncan re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs as Tracy McGrady signed with the Magic. During the Los Angeles Clippers’ game against the […]

Following a 7-12 record to begin the 2017-18 NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach David Fizdale. Since then, they have lost nine of their last 11 games. With a relatively new roster and Mike Conley expected to miss two more weeks with a sore left heel, it has only created more speculation about […]

After Paul George informed the Indiana Pacers he would not re-sign with them in 2018 NBA free agency, they ultimately traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. Originally considered a lopsided trade, Oladipo has established himself as an All-Star caliber player in Indiana. As the Thunder are currently .500 […]

After LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball left school for different reasons, many wondered what the next step was. Ultimately, the Ball brothers signed with Prienai Birstonas Vytautus in Lithuania. As the Ball brothers are headed to Lithuania, their father, LaVar Ball, announced he is launching Junior Basketball Association according to Darren Rovell of ESPN: LaVar […]

After spraining his ankle against the New Orleans Pelicans, Stephen Curry has missed the Golden State Warriors’ last five games. However, the Warriors are doing just fine without him, going 5-0 during this stretch. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Curry will be re-evaluated in a week, which likely rules him out for their Christmas […]

After retiring following the 2015-16 NBA season, Kobe Bryant just had to wait 20 months for the Los Angeles Lakers to retire both of his jersey numbers. As Bryant focuses on building Kobe Inc. and the art of storytelling, he took time to reflect on his future Hall of Fame career. Prior to the team’s […]

After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz. Just 20 months later, Bryant’s two jersey numbers were retired against the Golden State Warriors. While there will continue to be debates about 8 vs. 24, the five-time champion finally revealed which number he would have […]

Before the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors game ended, Brook Lopez sprained his ankle while defending Kevin Durant. He did not return for the second half as the Lakers now prepare for a two-game road trip against the Houston Rockets and Warriors. According to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, the […]

After Kobe Bryant retired following the 2015-16 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Brandon Ingram with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. As the Lakers began their rebuilding process during Bryant’s final seasons, most feel Ingram has the potential to become the new face of the franchise out of the team’s […]

After a drama-filled offseason, the New York Knicks eventually traded Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Enes Kanter and Doug McDermott. In Anthony’s first return to New York since the trade, the Knicks dominated the Thunder 111-96 led by Michael Beasley’s 30 points. Despite establishing a big three of their own with Anthony, […]

Through 28 games of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks are currently 15-13, which is the eighth-best record in the Eastern Conference. Despite a monster season from Giannis Antetokounmpo and acquiring Eric Bledsoe, the Bucks have not been able to take the next step yet in their development. As the Bucks are planning for […]

In the first triple overtime game of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 119-117. Despite Joel Embiid’s 34 points and eight rebounds, Russell Westbrook finished with his 10th triple-double of the season — 27 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists. During overtime, Embiid fouled out Steven Adams and waved […]

In the Philadelphia 76ers’ 118-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, it featured two of the best young centers in the league — Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. As Embiid (28 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists) won the battle against Towns (19 points and 16 rebounds) on the court, it obviously did not end there. […]

Since Nikola Mirotic’s return to the Chicago Bulls, they are undefeated (3-0) after starting the 2017-18 NBA season with a 3-20 record. Against the Utah Jazz, the Bulls’ winning streak was on the line. With 32 seconds remaining in the game, the Jazz were down 98-96 and needed a defensive stop. However, Kris Dunn sealed […]

Following eight seasons with the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard has since played for four teams in the last six seasons. Fortunately for the 32-year-old, Howard reunited with head coach Steve Clifford after the Atlanta Hawks traded him to the Charlotte Hornets during the offseason. To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, Howard is quietly having a […]

At just 23 years old and in his fifth season with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo has established himself as one of the best players in the league. Through 24 appearances, Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 37.5 minutes. In the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans, the fifth-year […]

After winning 13 championships as a player and head coach, there was great optimism when Phil Jackson was introduced as the President of the New York Knicks during the 2013-14 NBA season. However, Jackson was fired shortly after the 2017 NBA Draft as the team failed to make the playoffs during his tenure. With the […]

With four All-Star players in their prime, it is difficult seeing any team beating the Golden State Warriors in a seven-game series. However, during the offseason, the Houston Rockets challenged the Warriors by acquiring Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers. Through the 2017-18 NBA season, the Rockets currently have the league’s best record at […]

After LaMelo Ball and LiAngelo Ball signed with an agent with the intent of playing overseas, Lithuanian club Prienu Vytautas emerged as a potential destination for the Ball brothers. With the initial report of the Lithuanian club deciding within the next 24-48 hours, the Ball brothers have agreed to one-year deals according to Shams Charania […]

With LaMelo Ball being home-schooled instead of attending Chino Hills High School and LiAngelo Ball recently pulled from UCLA, there is a new development. After signing an agent with the intent of playing overseas, a team has emerged for the two youngest Ball brothers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony of ESPN, Lonzo Ball’s […]