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Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic thought he had one over Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Friday at Vivint Arena, but he was sadly mistaken. The Stifle Tower put his Inspector Gadget arms to full use, as he beautifully recovered after getting deceived by a pump fake by the Slovenian. Doncic launched a floater but […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich did not hide his displeasure for the so-called anti-vaxxers, specifically for the COVID-19 vaccine. After answering questions about his team’s impressive 119-109 victory over the Denver Nuggets at AT&T Center on Friday, Pop directed his ire to people still questioning the effectiveness of the vaccine, via Tom Osborn […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is not giving in on the public outcry for Immanuel Quickley to be elevated as the team’s starting point guard. Shortly after the Knicks dispatched the Cleveland Cavaliers, 102-81, at Madison Square Garden on Friday, the 63-year-old tactician addressed why being in the first five is a non-issue […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook usually keeps it short when talking to the media, but he couldn’t help but address his verbal spat with Atlanta Hawks guard Rajon Rondo on Friday. In the aftermath of the Wizards’ 116-100 defeat at Capital Arena, where the one-time MVP was ejected in the fourth period, Westbrook said he […]

LaMelo Ball’s basketball IQ is indeed advanced for a player his age. His quick thinking was in full display on Friday, gifting the Charlotte Hornets a 108-105 win over the streaking Indiana Pacers and its superstar Domantas Sabonis. The flashy 19-year-old rookie ensured his team will hang on to the victory with a gutsy play […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got an up-close look of just just how good Kyrie Irving is with the basketball in his hands. The Brooklyn Nets superstar toyed with his taller defender on Friday, in the third period of the two teams’ clash at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Brooklyn gave Uncle Drew an isolation play […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is extremely close to his younger brother Seth Curry of the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the two-time NBA MVP recently admitted that he doesn’t always keep tabs on how Seth’s team is doing, especially since they play in another conference. In fact, Curry revealed that he has no idea that […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Rajon Rondo got the last laugh over Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook in their mini on-court spat on Friday at Capital One Arena. After jawing at each other all night, it was Brodie that got the boot mid-game after getting his second technical foul early in the fourth quarter. Rondo made sure […]

Former Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas aired his disagreement with ESPN’s latest graphic about the four most influential NBA players over the last 30 years. The two-time All-Star argued that Hall of Fame point guard Allen Iverson‘s name should have been in the conversation. You are forgetting Allen Iverson https://t.co/PkEHQ3UZBf — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) January […]

Stephen Curry gave an honest assessment following another inconsistent outing by the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Following back-to-back wins against the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dubs reverted back to their losing ways and fell against the Phoenix Suns, 114-93, at Talking Stick Resort Arena. After the game, the two-time NBA MVP admitted that the Warriors […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as early favorites to get out of the Eastern Conference this year following their red-hot 13-6 start. While a lot of fans and pundits are now hopping aboard the Sixers hype train, ESPN analyst Jay Williams is still not impressed. In the latest episode of ESPN Radio’s morning […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma sounded off on the reigning champions’ disastrous performance against his hometown team Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. According to the 25-year-old shooter, it was the team’s uncharacteristically poor communication on defense that led to the Pistons’ stunning 107-92 upset. Kyle Kuzma thinks the team wasn't "connected […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has certainly laid waste to doubters who questioned if he will ever return to his superstar status following that scary Achilles injury. The two-time NBA champion and Finals MVP has actually returned even better than ever at the beginning of the 2020-21 season. Bleacher Report recently praised KD for having […]

Multiple reports have indicated that there’s trouble in paradise within the Atlanta Hawks, as its two promising players Trae Young and John Collins are reportedly not seeing eye-to-eye this season. Young finally addressed those rumors on Thursday, denying any discord between him and the high-flying forward (via Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports). “Of course if […]

Jaylen Brown is set to rake in a cool $22 million this season in the first year of his four-year extension with the Boston Celtics. Turns out, he could receive an extra $1.3 million bonus if his name will be among the players selected for the NBA All-Star Game. According to Keith Smith of Yahoo […]

Most fans and pundits believe that Bradley Beal is wasting his talents with the Washington Wizards and should demand a trade before the deadline. But as far as Paul Pierce is concerned, Beal’s best course of action is to play it out with the struggling Wizards franchise and put utmost trust in the organization. In […]

Gregg Popovich has become the first NBA head coach to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. He got the first dose on his birthday on Thursday. The legendary San Antonio Spurs tactician partnered with NBA Cares for a PSA to encourage others to do the same as well. “I’m going to get the COVID-19 vaccine shot. It […]

Philidelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has jokes for days, and the Sixers forward unleashed another hilarious one on Wednesday. Shortly after Harris buried the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers with a game-winning shot, he channeled his inner Michael Jordan and addressed his haters online: https://t.co/RJmMpkEuZv pic.twitter.com/GLM0veDErP — τobias Harris (@tobias31) January 28, 2021 Tobias Harris’ hysterical […]

Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. is not allowing the relentless trade rumors to get into his head. Instead of holding it against anyone, the 25-year-old high-flyer is focusing his energy on how to help the Warriors win more, according to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. Kelly Oubre said he appreciated the transparent post-trade rumor […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is not threatened at all by Joel Embiid and the rest of the Philadelphia 76ers in the event that they face each other in the 2021 NBA Finals. This, even after the Sixers handed the reigning champs their first road loss of the season, 107-106, at Wells Fargo Arena […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is extremely happy for his teammate James Harden, who was back to his old self against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. The Beard aggressively looked for his shot all game and led Brooklyn to a 132-128 road win in overtime at State Farm Arena. Post-match, Uncle Drew had some high […]

Bradley Beal must be getting pretty fed up over the Washington Wizards’ inability to win despite him putting up herculean scoring numbers. Looks like his wife Kamiah Adams-Beal is feeling the same, too. The outspoken Mrs. Beal aired out her frustrations with this three-word tweet, shortly after the Wizards lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, […]

It was the same story on a different day for Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards. The NBA’s leading scorer put up a game-high 47 points against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, only to find himself on the losing end of a 124-106 blowout. It was the Wizards’ third straight defeat as […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had an up-close look at the new-and-improved Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday after losing in heartbreak fashion, 107-106, at the Wells Fargo Center. After the tightly contested match, The King admitted he was impressed by the revamped Sixers team and affirmed their status as favorites in the East this year. […]

The Bradley Beal trade rumor mill has been in full swing over the last 24 hours. Most pundits and fans believe his days in D.C. are now numbered, following that viral clip of him looking distraught on the Washington Wizards bench after another devastating loss to the Houston Rockets. The 27-year-old does have quite the […]

The decision to remove James Wiseman from the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup is not a permanent one, coach Steve Kerr said on Wednesday. The promising 19-year-old center came off the bench for the first time this season in the Warriors’ 130-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although Kerr didn’t say exactly say when he’ll […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey gave a straightforward answer about his expectations for the team in the 2020-21 campaign. After making significant changes in the offseason, the former longtime Rockets executive said it’s either a championship or bust type of situation for the Sixers, per John Clark of NBC Philadelphia. “I think […]

It seems that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s frustrations are mounting against the Los Angeles Lakers at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. Shortly after being on the receiving end of a LeBron James’ push in an earlier possession, the Cameroonian center looked like he got even by committing a flagrant foul of his own against […]

It’s quite evident that James Harden hasn’t looked like the same player since joining the Brooklyn Nets. But judging by his first-half scoring outburst against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, it looks like he is slowly returning to the fearless gunner fans are used to seeing. The Beard put up 18 points in the first […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs stayed behind in the aftermath of his team’s disappointing 24-38 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. As the rest of his team hurried back to the locker room to avoid witnessing the coronation of the back-to-back AFC champions, the 27-year-old WR hanged around to […]

Even boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is in awe of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady’s longevity and consistent greatness on the field. After Brady led the Buccs to a Super Bowl LV berth against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, the boxing great took to Instagram to share his appreciation for one of the best […]

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal had another “meme-able” reaction on Sunday following a reporter’s rather silly question. As shared by The Athletic’s Fred Katz, the two-time All-Star made a hilarious face during a video conference call when asked if he keeps up with the Houston Rockets more this season. Bradley Beal made this face for […]

The stage is now set for a monumental clash between Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the right to be called Super Bowl LV champions. Shortly after Mahomes helped the Chiefs dispose of AFC rivals Buffalo Bills, the reigning NFL MVP posted a short tweet as they get […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson is as hyped as everyone for the upcoming Super Bowl LV match-up between reigning NFL champions Kansas City Chiefs and new challengers Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Los Angeles Lakers icon couldn’t help but point out the highly anticipated young versus old match-up between superstar quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. I’m […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are one step closer to defending their Super Bowl title after besting the Buffalo Bills, 38-24, in the AFC title game at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. They will now take on the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV next week. By doing so, the Chiefs […]

Gordon Hayward is definitely living up to the huge contract he signed with the Charlotte Hornets in the offseason. The 30-year-old swingman eclipsed 30-plus points for the second game in a row, leading Buzz City to a thrilling 107-104 victory over the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on Sunday. Apart from recording a game-high 39 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were on the verge of their second straight ticket to the Super Bowl against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday when they received gut-wrenching news in the final quarter. Offensive tackle Eric Fisher has been ruled out for a possible Super Bowl LV match-up versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week after […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr offered quite a compliment for the Utah Jazz after they annihilated his team, 127-108, at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Sunday. According to the multi-titled tactician, the Quinn Snyder-mentored team greatly reminds him of the Dubs’ own championship unit a few seasons ago. “They’re where we were 3-4 […]

The Green Bay Packers’ season came to an end on Sunday after getting eliminated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 31-26, in their NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field. The blame for the shocking defeat soon shifted to head coach Matt LaFleur for his supposed questionable decision-making skills in the crucial junction of the game. The […]