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ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins addressed Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on his “weird energy” comments after Thursday’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James addressed Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards and his comments regarding being the face of the league, which took a shot at NBA analysts. Perkins weighed in on LeBron’s take. James’ blanket statement about […]

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith named Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant among his top five players who need to show up in this year’s NBA playoffs. After Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins disagreed with ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins’ hierarchy take about Memphis, Perkins’ colleague called out Morant with a playoff challenge. Morant is at the top of Smith’s […]

In a game where Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic went 1-for-9 from three amid his shooting slump, his most challenging attempt found the bottom of the net. Doncic’s shooting woes continued in Thursday’s 111-102 win against the Timberwolves. After the game, he discussed the difficulty of making such a challenging shot from behind the […]

After beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was hard on himself for his tenure with his new team. LeBron James commented on Doncic’s shooting woes. However, for a team that’s quickly climbing the Western Conference standings, perhaps the Lakers will make their tremendous leap when Luka eventually turns things around. […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith calls out Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for his comments about Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards on being the face of the NBA and the responsibility that comes with it. James warned Edwards of the daily scrutiny that comes with being the face of the league, which Smith took […]

After LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102, he addressed All-Star Anthony Edwards’s face of the NBA take. On the night Edwards was ejected for his second technical foul, which will result in a suspension, James reminded the young All-Star that becoming the face of the league comes with great […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green can see the light at the end of the tunnel. As the 2024-25 regular season winds down, Green doubled down on his championship prediction with Jimmy Butler in tow. Now, he says his team has activated into playoff mode for the final push before the NBA postseason. Post All-Star […]

In a game in which the Oklahoma City Thunder grabbed their first lead in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault discussed what led to an 18-0 run in Wednesday’s 129-121 win. During his media availability, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander credited Chet Holmgren with helping Oklahoma City chip away at the Nets’ […]

It felt like old times when Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant teamed back up with Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry with Team USA. In a conversation where Warriors veteran Draymond Green gave Durant his flowers for creating the best era of NBA basketball, Kevin reminisced about competing with his former Golden State teammate, Curry, […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers’ trying season continues, could it spell the end of head coach Nick Nurse’s run with the team? Health concerns with 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have added to the issues plaguing Philadephia from emerging into playoff contention. However, for a franchise that made moves, such as acquiring Paul George, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will soon decide on Joel Embiid’s knee, and ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that they are weighing their options to ensure the best outcome for all parties. As fans wait to see how the rest of the 2024-25 campaign plays out, one doctor predicted Embiid would undergo a procedure similar to Lonzo Ball’s […]

After connecting on 49.2% on 1.6 attempts from deep, it’s no coincidence Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Aaron Wiggins took on an increased role from head coach Mark Daigneault this season. After Sunday’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Thunder’s Daigneault implemented a small-ball approach, Wiggins was a significant part. He’s continued to gain traction […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade took another trip down memory lane in a recent interview, addressing how team president Pat Riley’s micromanagement may have led to LeBron James’ departure. After Wade recalled an All-Star beef with Dirk Nowitzki, a fellow Hall of Fame forward, Dwyane shed light on a time during James’ last season with […]

After All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed the biggest lesson learned from the 25-point collapse against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed his biggest regret. While Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended the Timberwolves for their epic comeback, his All-Star duo reflected on what they could have done differently. Williams wouldn’t change a […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is playing the best basketball of the season, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons. After James surpassed Ray Allen on the 3-point list, he took a leap in Simmons’ player rankings for an impressive run throughout February. LeBron finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surprised Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant with a story from the Olympics he hadn’t heard before. In a recent interview, the two former Warriors teammates discussed various topics, including Durant’s honest take on his future with the Suns and a secret Green has never revealed. On the day Durant […]

After a 128-92 win against the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler addressed teammate Jonathan Kuminga’s return. After Draymond Green doubled down on the Warriors winning their next title since Butler’s arrival, Jimmy discussed what Kuminga’s return from his right ankle injury would mean for Golden State. When a reporter asked about the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his team blowing a 25-point lead in a 131-128 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave the Timberwolves credit for crawling back from such a large deficit, stating Minnesota’s offense overpowered Oklahoma City. Gilgeous-Alexander blamed his team’s defensive approach down the stretch. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams shared a funny anecdote that he and head coach Mark Daigneault still laugh about today. Before the Thunder secured a win on Daigneault’s birthday on Sunday, Williams revealed he didn’t know who Oklahoma City’s head coach was throughout his pre-draft workout in 2022. As Williams started warming up for […]

On Sunday, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault guided his team to a 130-123 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder secured the win on Daigneault’s birthday. The game was undoubtedly a game of runs before Oklahoma City kept its opponent at bay in the final frame. After the Timberwolves ended the first half on a […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick had a strong message for his team after Sunday’s 123-100 blowout win against the Denver Nuggets. Redick couldn’t sleep before facing the Nuggets — that’s how excited he was for Sunday’s matchup. After the win, he revealed his sleep deprivation to his players and his faith in his […]

Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123 on Sunday, avenging their 116-101 loss from before the All-Star break. Before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s birthday gift to coach Mark Daigneault, Holmgren joined ESPN’s SportsCenter after Sunday’s win and addressed Aaron Wiggins’ impact. Holmgren finished with 19 points, four rebounds, and three blocks against […]

For Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, adding Jimmy Butler to his team has completely changed the complexion of the 2024-25 campaign. Green guaranteed the Warriors would win a championship. Then, he explained why anyone could get frustrated with Butler — it’s because they’re losers. For Green, it’s the only explanation for why players couldn’t […]

Golden State Warriors Draymond Green isn’t backing down from his prediction of his team winning this year’s NBA Finals. Before the Warriors cruised to a 126-102 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Green doubled down on guaranteeing Golden State would win it all this season. Green is surprised by people’s reactions to his guarantee […]

In a recent interview, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort didn’t hold back while discussing his 2024-25 regular-season goal to win Defensive Player of the Year. While the Thunder are relatively healthy to finish the campaign, their longest-tenured player revealed his personal goal between now and the end of the postseason. As a team leader, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. LeBron James is on the injury report alongside Luka Doncic, with both players listed as probable. James is dealing with left foot soreness, while Doncic has a sore left calf that forced him to miss the Lakers’ 110-102 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers […]

After playing in 10 games, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren missed 39 regular-season games this season due to his pelvic bone injury. Holmgren is slowly getting reacclimated back into the Thunder’s starting lineup. However, after Oklahoma City’s 130-107 win against the Utah Jazz, Chet revealed an unforeseen truth about his health this season. As […]

Superstar LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have a grueling upcoming schedule in March, which he pointed out on social media. After James inched closer to breaking Robert Parish’s record for most games played in the NBA, he reacted to the Lakers’ regular-season schedule next month. The Lakers will face the Milwaukee Bucks, the […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla addressed why he hasn’t anointed a captain for his championship team. After Payton Pritchard’s big night off the bench in the Celtics’ 124-104 win against the Philadelphia 76ers, Mazzulla explained why crowning one player his captain isn’t ideal. For Mazzulla, leadership is a responsibility shared among all of his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams faced his brother, Utah Jazz rookie Cody Williams, for the first time in Friday’s 130-107 win. It was a fitting family moment for the Williamses, who traveled to San Francisco to watch Thunder’s Williams play in his first All-Star Game and then made the trip to Utah to watch the siblings go […]

After All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 130-107, he opened up about his decision to let go of his agent. After playing in his third All-Star Game, news broke that Gilgeous-Alexander parted ways with his representation. A reporter asked Shai about that decision after Friday’s blowout win. After the […]

Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz made his debut in Friday’s 132-108 loss to the Golden State Warriors. After Fultz signed with the Kings on February 12, fans reacted to his debut on social media throughout the night. After a five-year stint with the Orlando Magic, it was the former first-overall pick’s first game of the […]

Denver Nuggets veteran Aaron Gordon participated in one of the greatest Dunk Contest in the past 25 years, rivaled by only Vince Carter’s showstopping performance in 2000. Gordon is teasing a potential comeback in 2026. Unlike Carter, he’s never won a Dunk Contest despite reaching the final round in three appearances (2016, 2017, and 2020). […]

On the heels of winning Super Bowl LIX, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown revealed who kept his team together. After Brown called out his haters during the championship parade, he gave his organization’s general manager, director of gameday coaching operations, Dom DiSandro, his flowers. Brown discussed DiSandro’s impact on the Eagles in an episode […]

As the NBA world continues to react to the 2025 All-Star Game and its new tournament-style format, 2008 Boston Celtics champion Eddie House shared his take on how the NBA can fix its midseason showcase. While a group of the 2025 All-Stars reacted to the new format with primarily positive reviews, analysts and commentators continue […]

Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder are excited to finish the 2024-25 campaign. Heading into the post-All-Star break, the Thunder will face the Utah Jazz before entering 27 more games to wrap up a dominating regular season. Oklahoma City, 44-10, leads the Western Conference standings by 8.0 games and is relatively healthy for the […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran James Harden scored his 27,000th point in a 116-110 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, placing him in rare company, while his former teammate Chandler Parsons showered him with praise. Parsons, who played two seasons with Harden during his time with the Houston Rockets, anointed James as one of the […]

San Antonio Spurs TV color commentator and former player Sean Elliott reminisced over a legendary dinner with Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. Surrounded by some of the franchise’s all-time greats, such as Hall of Fame center David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili, it was a dinner in San Antonio before Victor played his first game. […]

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson showed his appreciation for teammate Mikal Bridges, whose block at the end of a 113-111 overtime win against the Chicago Bulls saved his team from a heartbreaking loss on Thursday. After the win, Bridges revealed a critical mistake Bulls Nikola Vucevic made that gave him the opportunity for the […]