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The Orlando Magic had a chance to finally snap that ugly eight-game losing skid against the New York Knicks on Thursday, up until Reggie Bullock and Alec Burks spoiled their plans in the waning seconds. Down by one point with less than 10 ticks left in regulation, Magic guard Evan Fournier had the ball in […]

The Brooklyn Nets are definitely looking good after pulling off the biggest blockbuster trade of the 2020-21 campaign so far. Their major heist in acquiring James Harden back in January has elevated the already powerhouse Nets from strong contenders to scary title favorites this season. Even with superstar Kevin Durant sidelined by that bothersome hamstring […]

The Norman Powell sweepstakes could open up a week before the 2021 NBA trade deadline. The Toronto Raptors are reportedly open to listening to offers for the 27-year-old swingman, who is enjoying a career year in his sixth season with the team. Per TSN Sports’ Josh Lewenberg on Thursday, Powell has joined teammate Kyle Lowry […]

The Boston Celtics have had mixed results in the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season and are barely hanging on in the playoff picture with an underwhelming 20-20 start. Losers of their last two games and five of their last 10 outings overall, it appears that a major shake-up is in order in Beantown […]

Retired NBA player Richard Jefferson seems to have a playful relationship with most of his ex-teammates. This extends even to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, whom Jefferson trolled with a hilarious Instagram comment on Wednesday. The King was obviously feeling himself after sharing his own highlight clip in the Lakers’ 137-121 rout of the […]

There has been a bounty of triple-doubles recorded in one day for the second time in less than a week around the NBA. A total of six players recorded impressive triple-doubles on Wednesday, eclipsing the previous record of five, which was curiously just set last weekend. Walking triple-double machines James Harden of the Brooklyn Nets […]

Apart from being one of the best young talents in the NBA, there’s no doubt Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is also quite easy on the eyes. And it appears even referees are susceptible to Doncic’s boyish charm. In a light-hearted moment in the second period of the Mavericks’ hosting of the Los Angeles Clippers […]

After single-handedly punishing the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo got well acquainted with the culture of the City of Brotherly Love. In the aftermath of the Bucks’ thrilling come from behind 109-105 overtime win against the Sixers at Wells Fargo Arena, the Greek Freak treated himself with a Pennsylvania staple snack. […]

The Golden State Warriors possibly dodged the biggest bullet of the season following head coach Steve Kerr’s update on the latest Stephen Curry injury scare. Dubs fans can let out a huge sigh of relief after the multi-titled tactician revealed that the two-time MVP won’t need further evaluation after prematurely leaving the game against the […]

After months of brooding in the Houston Rockets bench, embattled forward PJ Tucker finally got his wish to be traded to a contender on Wednesday. The Milwaukee Bucks acquired the 35-year-old defensive specialist alongside Rodions Kurucs and a 2022 first-round pick in exchange for DJ Augustin, DJ Wilson and a 2023 unprotected first-round pick. The […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the toughest covers in the league today. Most opposing teams often put their best wing defender on the two-time All-Star, or even resort to double teams in a bid to slow him down. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, however, found an unlikely way to […]

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2020-21 campaign with some renewed optimism following their impeccable 8-0 run inside the NBA bubble last season. The acquisition of superstar point guard Chris Paul in the offseason proved to be the missing piece of the puzzle, as the Suns have raced to the second-best record in the Western Conference […]

It took one disparaging postgame interview for James Harden to finally get his wish. The Houston Rockets ended their eight-year relationship with the disgruntled superstar by sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster four-team deal that also included the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. As with the case with every superstar player […]

Given their franchise’s rich basketball history, the Milwaukee Bucks have their fair share of heated rivalries over the years. While the all-time Bucks roster has been blessed to employ some of the biggest names in the sport, several opposing players also managed to give them fits in numerous playoff battles. The Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, […]

Since joining the league in 1967, the Houston Rockets have managed to develop a winning pedigree over the course of multiple eras. The Rockets have become playoff staples throughout the years. They’ve won two NBA titles, four conference titles, and seven division titles. It’s franchise information nearly everyone should know.  Houston is perhaps best known […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden had a greater appreciation for Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic following their respective teams’ showdown at Barclays Center on Saturday. The Beard, after all, bore witness as Doncic masterfully led the road team to a 115-98 victory, effectively snapping Brooklyn’s red-hot eight-game winning streak in the process. After the match, […]

Cade Cunningham is likely the next big thing coming to the NBA next season. In case you haven’t heard of him, he’s really really good. Like possibly franchise-player good. The latest 2021 mock drafts still have him as the top choice for next year’s intriguing draft pool. The 19-year-old phenom put on a show in […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has already been compared to a lot of all-time greats in his first three seasons in the league. Following another stellar performance in the Mavs’ 115-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Saturday, the now two-time All-Star addressed the most recent ones calling him the second-coming of […]

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson was feeling like His Airness on Saturday against the Orlando Magic at Vivint Smart Arena. The 28-year-old Filipino-American scorer did his best Michael Jordan impression after dropping defender Michael Carter-Williams with his nifty handles. Clarkson had too much fun at MCW’s expense, as he totally owned him in this iso-play. […]

With the outcome already decided in the closing seconds of overtime of the Philadelphia 76ers’ showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Ben Simmons figured it’s not a bad idea to hoist his first and only 3-point attempt of the evening. Simmons, who’s had his troubles shooting the long ball throughout his career, […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant won’t play in the 2021 NBA All-Star game next month due to a bothersome hamstring and has already been replaced by Domantas Sabonis of the Indiana Pacers. But as far as KD is concerned, he’s still the captain of the ship. ESPN’s Rachel Nichols revealed on Saturday that the one-time […]

Another day, another triple-double for Washington Wizards superstar Russell Westbrook. The 32-year-old guard raked in another personal milestone on Saturday, becoming just the third player in NBA history to record 10 or more triple-dubs in his first season with a team. Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson tops the list with 26 during the 1960-61 season […]

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose has been known to hit plenty of buzzer-beaters in his prime, and he added another entry to his resume against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. With a few ticks remaining before the halftime horn sounded, Rose made a crucial defensive stop against Pacers All-Star Domantas […]

The worst possible outcome involving the mysterious disappearance of  Louis Nix III happened on Saturday after his mother confirmed that the former NFL defensive lineman has passed away. Just a day after the Notre Dame standout was reported missing, authorities reportedly recovered Nix’s car from a pond near his apartment in Jacksonville. Further details surrounding […]

Draymond Green admitted he was feeling a bit vengeful heading into the Golden State Warriors’ rematch with the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center on Friday. The struggling 3-time All-Star played his best game of the 2020-21 NBA campaign so far, recording a triple-double of 11 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 19 assists in the Dubs’ […]

The Milwaukee Bucks could welcome back the man they’ve been missing for the past 10 games, as starting point guard Jrue Holiday is expected to play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Fiserv Forum on Sunday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski shared the good news on Saturday, which definitely gives a smile to every Bucks fans’ face. […]

Anthony Edwards’ unreal athleticism also translates to the defensive end, something Russell Westbrook found out at Capital One Arena on Saturday. In the first half of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ road game against the Washington Wizards, Brodie blew by last year’s top overall pick and went straight to the cup for one of his patented strong […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash knows a thing or two about being a hard puzzle to solve for opposing defenses. After all, the two-time NBA MVP was a handful to guard as a player back in the day. Ahead of the Nets’ hosting of the Dallas Mavericks at Barclays Center on Saturday, Nash is […]

The first-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death has once again re-ignited discussions about changing the NBA’s current logo to his likeness. The public clamor only grew louder when Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving recently aired his support for the movement. Kobe, after all, is a beloved figure all over the world. To this day, […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ benchwarmers Jared Dudley and Kostas Antetokounmpo did not log in a single second against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday but were still responsible for one defensive stop. Well, unofficially, of course. The rowdy duo was seen messing around the Lakers bench at one point in the game while Blazers center Enes […]

The Boston Celtics will always be associated with the color green. But as according to this intriguing statistic, looks like the Celtics are better off ditching their iconic green threads for a higher chance of winning more games in the 2020-21 campaign. NBCS Boston’s Chris Forsberg shared an interesting tidbit, noting that Boston has been […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard had no chill against Dennis Schroder on Friday, who was just returning from a four-game absence for the Los Angeles Lakers. The two point guards were matched up in the post in the fourth period of the two teams’ showdown at Staples Center. Dame completely faked out the playmaker […]

LeBron James broke his silence on Friday after getting criticized by football icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic about his strong political views. The Swedish striker practically mirrored disgraced news anchor Laura Ingraham controversial “shut up and dribble”  comments to the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, after basically claiming that James should do what he’s good at and stay […]

Paul George built up quite an appetite after playing 32 minutes in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 119-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum on Friday. So much so, that he brought the team’s postgame meal, a savory bucket of fried chicken, to the postgame interview. But unfortunately for his superstar teammate Kawhi Leonard, […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell refused to dwell on his team’s disappointing 124-116 defeat to the surging Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday. Instead of sulking about it, Spida offered a short yet straight-to-the-point response about the whole thing. Bounce back! — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) February 27, 2021 Mitchell is the rare type of […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recorded his new career high in assists against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center on Friday. The three-time NBA champion achieved the feat early in the fourth quarter, locating rookie James Wiseman for an alley-oop jam. Green finished with 19 assists, three over his previous high of 16. Green […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was supposed to clown teammate Jimmy Butler during his postgame interview on Friday. But the joke’s on him, as the quick-witted Jimmy Buckets managed to turn the tables around on the big man. Adebayo, who was recently signed by Jordan Brand as its next ambassador, interrupted Butler’s interview after leading […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is no longer the only Melo in the NBA, as Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has taken the league by storm this season. Aside from inadvertently taking Anthony’s nickname, looks like the brash rookie is also stealing his celebration moves during their game against the Warriors as well. This […]

Former NBA player Elijah Millsap is standing by his story after the Utah Jazz released a statement concerning his allegations of bigotry within its brass. Elijah, the younger brother of former Jazz player and current Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, accused team executive Dennis Lindsey of once threatening to cut his “Black ass” and sending […]