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Kevin Durant is one of the most talented basketball players of this generation, and it’s kind of hard to envision him playing elsewhere outside the NBA. As it turns out, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has aspirations of taking his talents overseas someday before he decides to hang-up his sneakers for good. Sitting down with […]

He may not hog the headlines as much as his former Duke teammate Zion Williamson, but RJ Barrett is silently putting up impressive numbers to start his NBA career with the New York Knicks The 19-year-old Canadian etched himself to the Knicks’ record books on Monday by becoming the first rookie in 40 years to […]

Derrick Rose’ magical comeback run continues, as he played the role of a hero in the Detroit Pistons’ 96-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. With Detroit down by one point with under 35 seconds left in regulation, the NBA’s youngest MVP calmly brought the ball down court and made his move after using […]

The NBA has taken strict measures to ensure player safety over the years by cracking down on extremely physical play and excessive contact. Officials are now quick to blow the whistle and warrant a Flagrant 2 foul — even on some questionable calls that appear like regular fouls to some. Such was the case in […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid threw down one heck of a rim rocker in the Sixers’ match against the Atlanta Haws on Monday. The 25-year-old Cameroonian big was squared up at the 3-point line when he baited his initial defender Alex Len to contest his shot four minutes in to the third quarter. Embiid turned […]

It usually takes a while for young players to settle in after being traded to a new team, but Brandon Ingram seems to be thriving now that he’s away from the bright lights of Hollywood. Sure, the youth-laden New Orleans Pelicans are off to a dreadful 0-3 start in the 2019-20 NBA regular season, but […]

John Wall might be entering the sneaker free-agency pool much sooner than expected. A report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula revealed that Adidas is looking to end its supposed five-year endorsement deal with the Washington Wizards star point guard. The footwear and apparel titan reportedly have issues with Wall’s inability to stay healthy in the past […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes the NBA coach’s challenge rule had something to do with the team’s 121-119 loss versus the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but Luka Doncic thinks otherwise. The 20-year-old Slovenian wonder shouldered the blame for Dallas’ first setback of the season, particularly with his decision making in the dying seconds […]

The NBA’s new “Coach’s Challenge” rule claimed its first victim on Sunday night, as the Dallas Mavericks suffered its first defeat of the season, 121-119, at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers following a challenge made by Terry Stotts. Dallas came out of the short-stick of the decision after referees rescinded an initial foul […]

By the way Kendrick Nunn is playing his first three NBA games, you’d think the Miami Heat guard was a lottery pick in the 2019 draft. The 24-year-old undrafted shooting guard has been a revelation for the Heat so far, introducing himself big time when he scored 40 points in the team’s preseason finale. He […]

After a lackluster start in his first two games as an NBA player, Ja Morant finally showed why he was picked second overall by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 20-year-old guard form Murray State was instrumental in the Grizzlies’ stunning 134-133 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Going head-to-head with six-time All-Star Kyrie Irving, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies scored its first victory in dramatic fashion on Sunday, beating the Brooklyn Nets by a hair in overtime, 134-133, after a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Jae Crowder. Down by two with just 3.7 ticks left in the extra period, Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant raced down the court and was met by two defenders […]

LeBron James got a dose of his own medicine as he was on a receiving end of a chase down block by Donovan Mitchell during the Los Angeles Lakers versus Utah Jazz match at the Staples Center on Friday night. The high-leaping third year guard stalked James as he made his move to basket and […]

Looks like the Chicago Bulls certainly found a gem in Coby White. Going head-to-head with the top point guard of this year’s draft class, Ja Morant, the Bulls’ seventh overall draft pick held his own and helped his team bounce back from their opening day defeat to Charlotte Hornets.  The Bulls came from behind to […]

Two games into the 2019-20 NBA regular season and we already have a contender for one of the nastiest ankle breakers. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray added one more to his growing highlight reel, as he floored Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker with a shifty crossover on Friday. The 22-year-old Canadian shooter lulled his fellow […]

Count Magic Johnson to the list of “non-believers” that the James Harden and Russell Westbrook tandem can deliver a championship to the Houston Rockets. The Rockets’ new dynamic duo looked out of sync in their season-opener loss to Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, which did not escape the watchful eye of the NBA Hall of Famer. […]

Kyrie Irving is already setting record just two games into his Brooklyn Nets career. After stellar back-to-back performances to begin the 2019-20 NBA season, the 31-year-old six-time All-Star has scored the most points through the first two games of a season by any Nets player in franchise history. His total of 76 points has eclipsed […]

Kyrie Irving proved that “Uncle Drew” still has the clutch gene after delivering in crunch time for the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, giving his team its first triumph of the season with a 113-109 victory over the New York Knicks. Down by one with under 30 ticks left in regulation, Irving calmly sank a step-back […]

Sacramento Kings rising star De’Aaron Fox is betting on himself big time this season. During an appearance in the Purple Talk Podcast with Doug Christie and James Ham, the Kings’ speedy guard discussed about becoming a much more complete player entering his third year in the league. “I think obviously, it’s becoming a consistent shooter,” […]

Hobbled with injuries, the Golden State Warriors’ 2019-20 campaign got off on the wrong foot as they got decimated by the Los Angeles Clippers, 141-122, at the Chase Center in their season opener. Playing with a much leaner roster that they’re used to the last couple of seasons, the Warriors did not look like the […]

Contrary to what some pundits say, Zion Williamson will see action in his rookie year this 2019-20 NBA season. New Orleans Pelicans VP of Basketball Operations David Griffin quickly diffused rumors that this year’s number one overall pick might not see the floor this year after undergoing surgery to remove a piece of torn meniscus […]

Charles Barkley is on a roll to start the 2019-20 NBA regular season. Apart from telling Klay Thompson straight up that the Golden State Warriors won’t make it to the playoffs this year, the retired NBA player and current TNT analyst vented his ire to United States Vice President Mike Pence. Barkley explicitly told Pence […]

Charles Barkley is not one to bite his tongue and he has no problem dishing criticism straight to someone’s face. The opinionated Inside The NBA host one again dished out his unfiltered brand of commentary by telling Golden State Warriors’ injured star Klay Thompson that his team won’t even make it to the top eight […]

It truly is an end of an era for the Golden State Warriors. Following the trend of players wearing statement shirts, Stephen Curry donned a black one with the words “RIP Oracle” on his way to the Warriors’ new arena Chase Center in their season opener versus the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. Steph pulled […]

NBA legend and current TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal is mourning the passing of his beloved sister, Ayesha Harrison-Jex, 40, who died of cancer on Thursday. O’Neal was absent during his usual post with the Inside the NBA crew, as his co-host Ernie Johnson revealed the upsetting news. “Basically the big fella, who I’ve described as […]

After claiming his first ever NBA Most Valuable Player Award last season, Giannis Antetokounmpo proved he won’t be resting on his laurels this year. The 24-year-old Greek superstar became the first ever Bucks player to record a triple-double in the season opener, scattering 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Milwaukee’s impressive 117-111 […]

The term “Father Time” has been loosely thrown around the association these days, but Vince Carter seems to defy that distinction. Playing in what will be his final year of an illustrious NBA career that span 22 seasons, the 42-year-old legend out of North Carolina officially made his 2018-19 campaign debut for the Atlanta Hawks […]

After a stellar showing last season when he posted career-highs all across the board, Joe Harris is expected to be a vital piece for the re-tooled Brooklyn Nets in the 2019-20 NBA season. The 28-year-old sharpshooter out of the University of Virginia started 76 games for the Nets and was one , if not the, […]

Much to the delight of millions of basketball junkies across the world, the 2019-20 NBA season officially kicked off on Tuesday night. Aside from a lot of players changing zip codes, fans watching at home were also treated to a new on-screen graphic by TNT which highlighted the 24-second shot clock. The slick new feature […]

The Toronto Raptors were in a giving mood on opening night of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. After receiving their championship rings prior to tip-off of their home opener versus the New Orleans Pelicans, the Canada-based franchise rewarded one of their most loyal followers of all time. Canadian business man Nav Bhatia, or most popularly […]

Kawhi Leonard is officially on the board for the Los Angeles Clippers. The reigning NBA Finals MVP took a while to get it going in his first official game in a Clipper uniform, getting his first bucket with just a minute left in the first quarter of their opening night match-up against the Los Angeles […]

The Brow era in Los Angeles has officially began. After fielding lumbering bigs in the past few seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers finally got their coveted big man in Anthony Davis. The 26-year-old six-time All-Star showed a glimpse of his full repertoire in his first official game as a Laker, converting on a difficult short […]

It looks like people in LA still have mixed feelings to Kawhi Leonard choosing the Los Angeles Clippers over the Los Angeles Lakers. The 2019-20 NBA regular season tipped off featuring the premier match-up between the cross-town rivals. Prior to tip-off, Leonard addressed the fans in attendance and thanked them for their support. “Welcome Clipper […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is not letting Michael Jordan’s words get to him. The two two-time MVP recently addressed statements made by “His Airness”, where he claimed that Curry “is not yet MVP worthy” despite the impressive list of accomplishments he compiled throughout his 10-year NBA career. “I think I’m good, but then […]

Lonzo Ball’s jump shot has always been a cause for concern, but no one can deny his extraordinary playmaking and phenomenal court vision. The 21-year-old point guard is off to an auspicious start with his New Orleans Pelicans team, dropping a unique, highlight-worthy dime just minutes in their match against the defending champions Toronto Raptors. […]

In just 10 seasons in the NBA, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has already created quite an impressive resume. Most people would think Michael Jordan agrees… but not so fast. A three time-NBA champion, two-time MVP, and six-time All-Star — not to mention his fast track to becoming the NBA’s leader in all-time […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is looking forward to the start of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. After missing out on the playoffs last year, “The King” returns in his second year as member of the Los Angeles Lakers with a re-tooled squad that appears to be one of the clear-cut contenders to win […]

Even with the odds stacked against them, Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse still has full confidence with his team. After the departure of one-and-done reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles Clippers, most pundits have already been doubting the Raptors’ chances of repeating in the 2019-20 NBA season. Some were even brazen […]

The Golden State Warriors will once again have to stick with the “Splash Brothers” in terms of dealing it from deep after Kevin Durant changed zip codes this offseason. Durant — who will miss the entire 2019-20 season for the Brooklyn Nets after recovering from an Achilles injury — recently had a lighthearted conversation about […]