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With the end of 2019 drawing near, the producers at NBA on TNT compiled a top-10 list of the most memorable moments shared this decade between the show’s hosts, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. The NBA on TNT crew is a famous lot, known for their comedic outtakes. The pairing of […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell had high praise for the effort that his teammate, Rudy Gobert, put forth in Thursday night’s 121-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Mitchell led the Jazz to victory, scoring 28 of his 35 points in the second half alone. However, were it not for the hustling efforts of […]

The Utah Jazz acquired Jordan Clarkson from the Cavs as part of a trade that was completed earlier this week. The former Missouri Tiger should be a fine addition to Utah’s rotation, as he’s a proven scorer. However, he admits that it will be a challenge to learn head coach Quin Snyder’s offense. “Playing against […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets squared off against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas. It was supposed to have been a matchup of megastars, but the Dubs were without the services of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson due to injury. Despite this fact, Golden State carried the day behind a strong effort from Draymond […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star Victor Oladipo is progressing well in his recovery from a ruptured quad tendon, but he remains without an official timetable for return, according to head coach Nate McMillan. There was some hope that Oladipo would be recovered enough to take the floor with the Pacers sometime in January, but it’s not clear […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Wednesday night, falling to the Clippers in a highly-anticipated Christmas Day matchup. The Lakers were leading at halftime and held a 15-point advantage at one point in the third quarter. However, Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers on a late rally, and Patrick […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is still off in the distance, but several teams around the league are already turning their eyes towards the NCAA in search of talented prospects. Unfortunately, though, there is no true consensus on who should be selected at No. 1 overall. Via Sam Vecenie of The Athletic: Over the course of […]

The Lakers and Clippers squared off on Christmas in what was one of the more highly-anticipated games of this regular season. It was a hard-fought battle, but a strong defensive effort in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter led the Clippers to a 111-106 victory. So… should the Lakers be worried? Though their holding […]

Fat Joe is one of the most successful artist in the rap industry, but he might be interested in applying for an assistant coaching job with the New York Knicks. A native of The Bronx, Fat Joe is an avid Knicks fan. However, he knows his team is struggling this season, and he’s offering to […]

As part of a recent interview, LaVar Ball claimed that his JBA league helped to prepare his son, LaMelo, for the NBL. LaMelo is already being viewed as one of the top prospects for the 2020 NBA Draft. After dropping out of Chino Hills High School in California to play professionally for six months in […]

The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics were the first contenders in the NBA’s slate of Christmas Day games, and Serge Ibaka had presents for fans early in the first quarter. With just over five minutes remaining in the first frame and his team holding a one-point advantage, Ibaka received a pass in the paint and […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Los Angeles Clippers on Christmas Day in one of the more anticipated games of this regular season. With a win, LeBron will tie his long-time friend and former teammate, Dwyane Wade, for the most wins on this holiday, per ESPN Stats & Info. […]

LeBron James chose to take his talents to South Beach in July of 2010, joining the Miami Heat after seven seasons of service with his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a landmark decision for James, as he went on to win his first championship with Miami. With James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh on the […]

Earlier this week, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Utahh Jazz had agreed to trade Dante Exum and two future second round picks to the Cavs for Jordan Clarkson. Shortly after the deal was made official, Joe Ingles sent out a tweet to wish his former teammate and fellow Australian all the best in his […]

The NBA is looking into ways to provide compensation for the winning team of their proposed in-season tournament, according to a report from Marc Stein of the New York Times. The in-season tournament idea hasn’t been fully agreed upon yet. If it goes through, Stein reports that the winning team could be awarded with an […]

Hawks big man John Collins missed 25 games of this season after being suspended for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. He made his return to the lineup for Monday night’s game against the Cavs, and he wants to make it clear that he was not looking to gain a competitive advantage. According to several reports, […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isiah Thomas was issued a two-game suspension on Sunday for going into the stands at the Wells Fargo Center to interact with a Celtics fan who was shouting obscenities in his direction. In light of this act, former Wizards star Gilbert Arenas decided to share his own story of a heckling […]

Anthony Davis and LeBron James will be available to play in the Lakers’ matchup against the Clippers on Christmas Day, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin. There was some fear that Davis and James would be held out of the nationally-televised game, as they both have been dealing with minor […]

Though he’s currently serving as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Frank Vogel says the time he spent with Paul George and the Indiana Pacers will always be close to his heart. Vogel’s Lakers are set to face George and the Clippers on Christmas Day. Though they’re with different teams these days, Vogel […]

At 7-5, Boston Celtics big man Tacko Fall is one of the tallest humans on Earth. This size is useful on the basketball court, but can it be used in other settings? Say… as a conductor, perhaps? Fall, who’s on a two-way contract with Boston’s G League team, the Maine Red Claws, was honored as […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma sent out a reminiscent Instagram post on Tuesday morning, recalling the game in which he scored the most points on Christmas Day by a rookie in Lakers history: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6dXccoptOs/?igshid=1kgbg355ccu12 Though the Lakers were defeated by Karl Anthony-Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-104, Kuzma made his mark in the record […]

News came down the wire Monday indicating the Cavs had agreed to trade Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for Dante Exum and a pair of second-round picks. The deal seems to be fair for both sides, with Clarkson going to a playoff contending team and the Cavs moving further under the luxury tax threshold. […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown sent out a reminiscent tweet on Monday afternoon, recalling his days of watching LeBron James and Kobe Bryant playing on Christmas Day. Brown, who’s now in his fourth season of service in the NBA, says he remembers watching the two stars on the television at his grandmother’s house: “I always […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will wear a unique pair of shoes from Nike for Milwaukee’s Christmas Day matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. According to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, The Greek Freak will lace up in Nike’s Zoom Freak 1 “Soul Glo,” which features a “Coming to America” theme: Here is a classic scene from Eddie […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma returned to the lineup for Sunday night’s matchup against the Nuggets after missing five games due to a sprained ankle. Following the 128-104 loss, the former Utah standout noted that he felt like himself again. Though his team was defeated, Kuzma racked up 16 points, four rebounds, two blocks […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins was suspended for 25 games on November 5 for violating the NBA’s Anti-Drug Program. According to several reports, he tested positive for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2 (GHRP-2). He’s served his suspension and will play in Monday night’s game against the Cavs, but will his return to the lineup be enough […]

Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan enjoyed several prestigious victories over the course of his career in the NBA. The North Carolina native won six championships with Chicago and left a lasting legacy along the way. However, let’s take a look back at his last playoff defeat — a loss to Shaquille O’Neal and the upstart […]

Anthony Davis has been an excellent addition to the Los Angeles Lakers, but will the former Kentucky Wildcat remain with the team beyond this season? Davis joined the Lakers as part of a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Though he has been somewhat noncommittal about his plans for the future, expectation around […]

The Los Angeles Clippers defended James Harden fairly well in Thursday night’s matchup against the Rockets, limiting the league’s leading scorer to 28 points. However, Russell Westbrook went off for 40 points and 10 rebounds as Houston rallied for a 122-117 victory. LA had a set defensive plan for Harden, but they seemed to slack […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has been dealing with a left foot injury for over a month. The former Butler Bulldog has undergone two MRI’s, the most recent of which showed no structural damage, according to a report from Jay King of The Athletic. Brad Stevens said Gordon Hayward’s MRI revealed nothing structural. His issue […]

The Atlanta Hawks have struggled to find any sort of rhythm through the first quarter of this season. In fact, the team is currently holding a 6-23 overall record, which is last in the Eastern Conference. A recent report suggested head coach Lloyd Pierce might be on the proverbial hot seat soon, and Hawks president […]

Retired Celtics icon Kevin Garnett had some interesting remarks about Lakers superstar LeBron James during a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast. As part of the wide-ranging discussion, Garnett noted that he and his Celtics teammates were the reason The King decided to join the Miami Heat in 2010. Rajon Rondo, a former teammate […]

Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell could be in for a hefty pa day. In fact, the former Louisville Cardinal could earn up to $20 million annually in free agency. Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic: After surveying league personnel, it appears as if Harrell’s starting point will be around $20 million — think something like […]

When the Lakers acquired Anthony Davis this offseason, most experts penciled the team in as a favorite for the NBA Finals. Davis says he and his teammates are still striving to reach that goal, but they aren’t feeling pressured: “Do you feel pressure now — with LeBron (James), with all the teammates?” Davis was asked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks will square off on Thursday in what will be a historic night. The two teams have played exceptionally well through the early stages of this season, with both sides holding 24-4 overall records. As a result, Thursday night’s matchup marks the first game in NBA history to feature […]

Jimmy Goldstein has attended countless NBA games at the Staples Center. The millionaire “superfan” is easy to spot near his courtside seat, as he’s always dressed to impress, looking somewhat like a rock star. He’s a Clippers supporter, and he doesn’t mind seeing Lakers fans miserable. “I like to do the opposite of everybody else, […]

Though he struggled with accuracy from the field for most of the night, Zach Lavine’s clutch free-throws in the closing seconds of Wednesday’s night’s game against the Wizards led the Bulls to a 110-109 come-from-behind victory in overtime. Lavine made five big free-throws in the final 5.5 seconds of regulation to tie the game twice. […]

From the humble beginnings of the Springhill Apartment Complex in Akron, Ohio, LeBron James has risen to become one of the world’s most recognizable faces. Now in his 17th season of NBA service, the Lakers superstar serves as an inspiration to young athletes around the globe. On Thursday, Nike released a new video ad that […]

Milwaukee Bucks stud Giannis Antetokounmpo had a unique assessment of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ ability to perform at such a high level in his 17th season of NBA service. The Greek Freak says The King is “different” while also noting that he’s “an alien” because of what he’s doing: Giannis Antetokounmpo says LeBron […]