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The Golden State Warriors managed to get back on the right track with an impressive victory versus the upstart Philadelphia 76ers. However, things did not look that way early on after the Sixers dropped 47 points in the first quarter. Fortunately, the Warriors were able to answer with a 47-point quarter of their own to […]

It has been a rough stretch for the L.A. Clippers after losing their eighth straight game in an 102-87 loss to the equally-struggling Charlotte Hornets. Not only do they continue to falter down the final stretch, but they have given up at least 100 points in all but six games so far in the 2017-18 NBA season. […]

It has been a trying time for Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle. Not only does his future with the Lakers remain cloudy as ever, but the former lottery pick has largely been relegated to a bench role to start the 2017-18 NBA season. Although Randle has remained adamant about keeping his focus on the court, it […]

The Golden State Warriors were looking to bounce back after their disappointing 92-88 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Needless to say, things got off to a slow start after the Philadelphia 76ers caught fire early by dropping 47 points in the first quarter. However, Golden State still managed to erase a 24-point […]

The Boston Celtics put the NBA on notice by defeating the Golden State Warriors 92-88 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to 14. Even more surprising, two-time MVP Stephen Curry was seemingly sipping on the Celtics kool-aid after saying it was ‘very likely’ the Warriors would be back in the Boston Garden in June. […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off their worst offensive performance since acquiring superstar Kevin Durant prior to the 2016-17 NBA season after scoring just 88 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics. Although the Warriors were hoping to get back on the right track, the Philadelphia 76ers came out firing on all cylinders […]

The lowly Chicago Bulls finally managed to snap their five-game losing streak with a thrilling 123-120 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. The Bulls have carried a largely depleted roster all year long thanks to tensions within the team, as well as the injury to guard Zach LaVine. LaVine is still recovering from a […]

To say the Boston Celtics have been playing great basketball is an understatement. The Celtics have now won 14-straight after an impressive 92-88 victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Boston was expected to be a strong contender in the Eastern Conference prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, however, their sustained high level of […]

It has been an inauspicious start to the career of Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. After playing in just the first four games of the 2017-18 NBA season, Fultz was shut down by the Sixers indefinitely with a shoulder injury. That said, there has been plenty of uncertainty surrounding the first pick in the 2017 […]

The San Antonio Spurs continue to prove why they are still one of the NBA’s elite teams after a thrilling 104-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs came out flat to start the game and ultimately found themselves down by 23 at one point. However, after a responding with a few rallies of […]

The Washington Wizards were looking to complete their back-to-back against the Miami Heat with on a high note after winning their first matchup on Wednesday. However, the Wizards offense came out flat tonight and were unable to pull out the victory, dropping their second match with the Heat 91-88. Contrary to most of the 2017-18 […]

The Charlotte Hornets were still looking for a way out of their funk after dropping five straight entering their matchup versus the lowly Chicago Bulls. Despite their struggles, they have largely kept up with every team they have come across, losing four of the last five games by single digits. They found themselves in position to […]

Superstar Kevin Durant flipped the NBA upside down when he decided to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors. Durant rightfully took plenty of flak for the decision and still does to this day for joining a team that had just ousted him from the Western Conference Finals months before. Aside from […]

It has been a rough stretch for New York Knicks center Joakim Noah. In what was supposed to be a revitalization in his hometown has instead become an endless battle with injuries and league violations. Now that he is finally set to hit the court for the first time in the 2017-18 NBA season, it is […]

The New York Knicks almost came away with the biggest win of the 2017-18 NBA season after 104-101 loss to the high-powered Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite giving up a 23-point lead, the young Knicks team showed plenty of promise by going toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in the league. Not only did they manage […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball is in the midst of one of the worst shooting performances to start a career in NBA history. His shooting woes have noticeably affected the rest of his game as well after a disappointing performance in the Lakers’ 115-109 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. That said, the […]

The seemingly endless judicial teeter-totter between the NFL and Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott finally came to an end after the young star decided not appeal the rest of his six-game suspension. As a result, the Cowboys will be without Elliott until Week 16 when Dallas will face the Seattle Seahawks. Oddly enough, it […]

The Houston Rockets are already considered one of the NBA’s elite teams so far this year, however, the return of superstar point guard Chris Paul only solidifies that notion. The Rockets did not skip a beat in Paul’s return by scoring a franchise-record 90 points in the first half against the Phoenix Suns. Although blowout […]

It is easy for NBA fans to get caught up in all the drama the league has to offer. But some often forget that professional athletes lead normal lives away from work just like everyone else. Prior to tonight’s marquee matchup against the Golden State Warriors, it was discovered that a close friend of Boston […]

Two of the NBA’s best teams are going head-to-head tonight in a marquee matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. Both teams currently hold the best record in their perspective conference and have already begun to look every part of the championship contenders they were projected to be prior to the 2017-18 NBA season. […]

Often times with blockbuster trades, most of the attention is funneled towards where the superstar wounds up. Meanwhile, little is said about the other pieces involved in the transaction and how well they adapt to their new situation.That has certainly been the case for Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, who was acquired at the expense of […]

The stage was set for Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball to show out on Wednesday night versus the Philadelphia 76ers. With all the young stars finally aligning in Staple Center, it was a perfect opportunity for Ball to showcase the kind of ability that made him one of the biggest headlines of the offseason. […]

It has been a tale of two teams for the Minnesota Timberwolves so far in the 2017-18 NBA season. On the one hand, they have been one of the best teams at home, however, their struggles on the road have kept them from taking that next step as a unit. Regardless, the Timberwolves currently have […]

NBA fans got a glimpse into the future with a matchup of young stars between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. However, it was the magnificent performance of Sixers big man Joel Embiid that highlighted the evening. Embiid’s talent was on full display, as he led Philadelphia to a 115-109 victory over Los […]

It was a night to remember for Philadelphia 76ers budding superstar Joel Embiid. In a game with no shortage of young talent, it was clear that he was head and shoulders above the rest. Embiid finished with a career-high 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven blocks, and seven assists en route to a 115-109 victory over […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid wasted no time trolling Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball following their 115-109 win at Staples Center. It was a career night for Embiid, who finished with 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven blocks, while Ball’s shooting woes continue to plague his season. It may seem like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got more than they bargained for with the Philadelphia 76ers last night at Staples Center. Amidst all the buzz surrounding this matchup of young stars, it was Sixers big man Joel Embiid that shined brighter than the rest. Embiid finished with a career-high 46 points on an efficient 14-of-20 shooting from […]

There was plenty of buzz surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. Not only did they once again have the first pick in the draft, but their young core of talent was finally starting to look healthy. Needless to say, the Sixers have followed through on that hype by getting off to a […]

The Charlotte Hornets have struggled entering tonight’s game versus the high-powered Cleveland Cavaliers. If they were going to get back on the right track, the Hornets would need All-Star point guard Kemba Walker to set the tone at some point in the game. Walker gave them just that near the end of the first half […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert made headlines recently by calling Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters’ actions dirty after a hard collision between the two. Gobert sustained a bump to the knee on the play and has been ruled out for the next month. Both players have since exchanged jabs with Dion Waiters suggesting that last […]

The issue of medical marijuana use has become one of the most highly-discussed topics in professional sports. Former NBA commissioner Davis Stern recently threw in his two cents by advocating for it to be removed from the league’s banned substances list. As more states begin to legalize the use of medical marijuana, Stern felt that […]

Today’s NBA has ushered in a new era of basketball. Rather than the league being dominated in the paint, it has essentially begun to transform into a track meet with three-pointers being shot like they are going out of style. The three-ball revolution has not gone unnoticed by the gritty bigs of the league today. […]

The New York Knicks have been perhaps the most surprising team so far in the 2017-18 NBA season. At 7-6, the Knicks are doing much better than anyone could have expected given all the inauspicious activity over the offseason. Their performance has raised questions as to how far along this team is in the rebuilding […]

It has been a tumultuous 2017 NFL season to say the least for the New York Giants. Aside from being ravaged by the injuries all year long, the Giants have struggled to keep up with even the lowest-tier of teams. In turn, many have speculated that head coach Ben McAdoo will be shown the door […]

The New York Knicks look like a completely different team so far in the 2017-18 NBA season than in years past. Although there are a number of reasons for their resurgence, budding superstar Kristaps Porzingis thinks he may have narrowed it down. During an appearance on The Michael Kay Show on ESPN Radio, Porzingis says […]

Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving did not miss a beat in his return Tuesday night versus the Brooklyn Nets. Although his status was still up in the air leading into the game, Irving looked like his usual spectacular self after a 25-point performance on 8-of-20 shooting. However, the Celtics’ four-time All-Star rocked a […]

The Utah Jazz had their hearts broken over the summer with the departure of NBA All-Star forward Gordon Hayward to the Boston Celtics. Prior to his exit, Hayward helped turn the Jazz into a formidable playoff team. However, with him now gone, Utah has seemingly floundered back to the bottom of the Western Conference. Although […]

After a disastrous start to the 2017 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints have ripped off seven wins in a row to secure their place atop the NFC South. New Orleans is clicking on all cylinders, with superstar Drew Brees continuing to prove that age is just a number. Although the Saints are in the midst of […]

The NFL is currently in the midst of perhaps its most controversial season in league history. On one side of the boycott, there are fans refusing to watch professional football due to player protests while the other side is doing the same after quarterback Colin Kaepernick was seemingly being blackballed from the NFL. Although most […]