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The Memphis Grizzlies continue to make a strong case to advance to the NBA Playoffs. Led by sophomore Ja Morant, the Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday to secure another critical victory. Morant filled up the numbers with 28 points, eight rebounds, and three assists as the Grizzlies completed a sweep of Damian […]

Boston Celtics’ All-Star Jaylen Brown was honest about his team’s performance after the Celtics’ lost to the Charlotte Hornets. Brown, who has become a more reliable and consistent player this season, said the C’s did not match the Hornets’ energy throughout the game hence why they lost a crucial game, at least standing wise. After […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard had quite a few interesting quotes after Sunday’s disappointing loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Lillard, who just returned back from a hamstring injury, mentioned that the Blazers are obviously not like the Brooklyn Nets, a team that can just somewhat automatically win because of the loaded superstar in their […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard didn’t hold back as he blames himself for his team’s recent losing streak in this crucial stretch of the season. Lillard, who hasn’t been the same since suffering a hamstring injury mid-April, said he hasn’t played well enough. True enough, the Blazers have dropped to seventh in the Western […]

Brooklyn bromance is at full effect after Brooklyn Nets’ superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant led their squad to victory against the second seed Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Both Irving and Durant, who returned from a hamstring injury, combined for 67 points in what was an offense masterpiece from these two.  One significant reason why […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ sophomore Talen Horton Tucker outplayed Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic on a couple of plays in Saturday’s vital head-to-head matchup between both teams. THT’s most solid play so far was this filthy pass to the cutting Wesley Matthews, who scored a bucket out of it.  The Lakers, who dropped to the fifth […]

Good news, Los Angeles Lakers fans! LeBron James might return to the court as soon early next week, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. James has missed more than a month of action due to a high ankle sprain he suffered last March 20. His co-superstar Anthony Davis returned to the lineup last Thursday, so it […]

If there’s one thing the Sacramento Kings do not lack, it’s team chemistry. Kings forward Buddy Hield was hilariously tripping on rookie Tyrese Haliburton, locking him up in the bathroom of the team’s bus. Hield went on Instagram live as he continued to troll on the rookie, showing no mercy as he continued to ask […]

It seems like the rivalry between Donald Trump and LeBron James isn’t over after all—even if the former has officially departed the White House. In light of the recent events, Trump released a statement calling out James for his racist rants on Twitter. James has regularly been vocal about the social injustice issues happening in […]

As usual, Shaq did not hold back. In this case, Sixers fans should be happy that the Big Diesel said what he thought. NBA Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal chimed in on who he thinks should walk away with the MVP award this season. As far as O’Neal is concerned, Philadelphia 76ers […]

If there’s a recurring theme in this NBA season, it’s the injuries which are affecting superstars and above-average players. This week alone, NBA fans did not get to see LeBron James, Anthony Davis (returning on Thursday), Kevin Durant, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and a handful more players on the court.  The amount of injuries this […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Danny Green had some high praises for fellow teammate and All-Star Ben Simmons and Matisse Thybulle. Green, who played with the San Antonio Spurs for eight years, compared both his teammates with him and superstar Kawhi Leonard—one of the best defenders in the league today.  “When me and Kawhi [Leonard] were in […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving wants one and only only thing for James Harden—to get as healthy as possible. The Nets have not been healthy all season as Kevin Durant, Harden and Irving have only played seven games together this season.  According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Harden had a setback with his hamstring injury and […]

Filipino basketball standout Kai Sotto is reportedly signing a multi-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This was the same route Charlotte Hornets rookie sensation LaMelo Ball took before taking his talents to the NBA.  Sotto, who’s eligible to declare for the upcoming NBA Draft, […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has a new gear after injuring his eye in last Sunday’s win versus the Indiana Pacers. Young rocked a pair of goggles versus the Orlando Magic on Tuesday and it looked like it didn’t bother him at all as the rising star had 25 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. […]

The Detroit Pistons social media team took a shot at Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin on Twitter last Monday. The team tweeted a video of guard Tyler Cook’s dunk with the caption: “When you don’t wait over a year to dunk a basketball.” The corresponding tweet has been deleted since. But of course, the Internet […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently suggested that there are only three players in the NBA who are untouchable. According to Kerr, those three players are Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Dubs sharpshooter Stephen Curry and Milwaukee Bucks freak of nature Giannis Antetokounmpo.  As expected, Kerr’s comments blew up simply because he […]

If there’s one thing Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian lillard and Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant have in common aside from getting buckets, it’s that they love spending time on Twitter. Lillard’s recent tweet was for Durant, who didn’t include Russell Westbrook at least at first when he was asked who his top five best […]

How do you know if New Orleans Pelicans’ rising superstar Zion Williamson is indeed a really good player? This stat alone will tell you. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Williamson recorded his 20th career 30-point game on Sunday versus the New York Knicks, tying him alongside Hall of Famer Allen Iverson for second fastest […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant listed his top five best players he ever played with and omitted former teammate Russell Westbrook. This was a shocker considering how Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook played together in what was then a very competitive and fierce Oklahoma City Thunder team. But it turns out, Westbrook did not make […]

If there’s one headline that has been going unnoticed since the past week, it’s Lu Dort’s emergence. But this might change after the Oklahoma City Thunder guard went on a crazy Stephen Curry-like run to start off Sunday’s game versus the Toronto Raptors. Dort scored 21 points (yes that’s not a typo) and went a […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had some interesting comments after the team dropped Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jimmy Buckets called out his teammates after he said they played “soft,” but Bam Adebayo spoke out on Sunday to clarify Butler’s comment. According to Adebayo, Butler’s comments weren’t meant to throw the team under the […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson was caught off guard when he talked about the city of New York after the Pelicans lost to the Knicks. Zion Williamson elicited several eye emojis after he said that New York is his second favorite city to play in.  “I mean, New York is the mecca of basketball. […]

Bam Adebayo’s game-winner was the perfect way to end a thrilling Sunday game between the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets. Adebayo wouldn’t want it any other way except maybe for one thing: he should’ve stood on a table to celebrate just like Dwyane Wade. Despite not climbing the table, Adebayo’s game-winner was still incredible […]

It seems like Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was spending his Sunday watching the thrilling Miami Heat versus Brooklyn Nets game. After Heat forward Bam Adebayo won the game for the Heat, James went on Twitter to react to an impressive shot.  James, who is currently rehabbing from an ankle injury, is set to […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is once again putting on a show. His latest highlight? A magical And-1 shot on Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams. Curry started the first half scoring 22 points on three threes as the Dubs lead the Celtics 66-60 in the half.  HOW, STEPH?! pic.twitter.com/LlCQ1WACjW — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) […]

Dallas Mavericks‘ Kristaps Porzingis has been receiving criticism from a handful of people this season. The latest one is coming from New York Knicks’ retired player and Hall of Famer Earl Monroe. Monroe tweeted that Porzingis has gone from being a franchise player to a role player for the Mavs. Porzingis, who was drafted by […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was caught on camera rehabbing his right ankle in the sidelines during Saturday’s game against the Utah Jazz. James was putting weight on his right ankle, which is a good sign for the Purple and Gold.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ESPN (@espn) […]

If you thought Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry can only shoot at an elite level, to the exclusion or severe diminishment of everything else he does, you’re wrong and shortsighted. The superstar can also pass and he displayed just that on Wednesday’s win versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Curry drove in to the paint and […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics. Drummond, who the Lakers previously acquired via the buyout market, is still recovering from the toe injury he hurt versus the Milwaukee Bucks in his debut.  Drummond’s toe was stepped on during the Brooklyn Nets game where he […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman is officially ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee. The 20-year-old tore his MCL versus the Houston Rockets last April 11.    This is a huge blow for Wiseman, who has had an up-and-down season. Wiseman was amongst the few rookies […]

The Phoenix Suns have something the rest of the NBA doesn’t — an in-arena sports betting partnership with FanDuel. This allows fans or guests who watch Suns games to enter their votes on the main level of the arena or through Jefferson Street.  This is certainly unique for an NBA team to have a partnership […]

No Kawhi Leonard? No Paul George? No problem for the Los Angeles Clippers who defeated the Detroit Pistons on a second night of a back to back on Wednesday. The Clippers were led by Reggie Jackson’s 29 points and six rebounds including the game winner.  Jackson has been a huge part of the Clippers’ success […]

The Philadelphia 76ers outlast the shorthanded Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday to take the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite not suiting up for Brooklyn, though, Kevin Durant was showered with “KD sucks” chants towards the end of the final quarter. This just shows how Sixers fans indeed have no chill and just maybe want […]

The 2020-2021 NBA schedule has been insane, to say the least. While it may have benefited basketball fans to watch a ton of daily, it clearly doesn’t suit well for any player right now. One veteran assistant coach in the league told ESPN’S Bextern Holmes that the NBA schedule has been the worst he’s ever […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler hurt his ankle on Tuesday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns. Buttler, who only had approximately 72 days of rest this off season, was caught grabbing his right ankle early in the fourth quarter. Good news for the Heat is that their superstar eventually returned to the game so hopefully it’s […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic sneaked in a huge highlight before the first half ended against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Nurkic rose up and dunked on Marcus Smart and Robert Williams to tie the game. This is definitely a good sign for the Blazers, who lost Nurkic at the start of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard and fan favorite Alex Caruso came up big for his team down the stretch on Tuesday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Caruso made one important play after another including a three-pointer that helped the Lakers seal a game. The best part? How the Bald Eagle celebrated right after the huge play. Caruso’s […]

Minnesota Timberwolves upcoming co-owner Alex Rodriguez interacted with his potential future franchise player for the first time in the most hilarious way possible. Rodriguez introduced himself to Anthony Edwards via his Instagram story after the rookie said he has no idea who the baseball player is.  After the Timberwolves lost to the Brooklyn Nets on […]