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The Toronto Raptors or should I say Tampa Bay (at least for this season) Raptors cannot catch a break. It’s been an underwhelming season so far for the 2019 champions and it even got a little more disappointing on Tuesday. Head coach Nick Nurse mentioned that he has no timetable for the return of Fred […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel started his press conference on Tuesday by honoring former Indiana Pacers coach and broadcaster Bobby “Slick” Leonard. Leonard, who served the Pacers for 50 years, died on Tuesday at the age of 88.  In a tribute by the NBA, Leonard was described as a hard-nosed player, legendary coach […]

High-flying dunks and impressive stat line: it’s another day at the office for Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. LaVine scored 30 points along with seven rebounds and six assists in a losing effort. However, he did get the highlight of the day was when he slam dunked in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns unfortunately lost his mother Jacqueline Towns to COVID-19 last April. It’s been a tough year for Towns to say the least and the Timberwolves organization is doing everything they can to support their big man.  Before Sunday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls, the Timberwolves reserved a seat for Mrs. […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was brought out of his seat after Miles Bridges’ explosive dunk that is probably going to be considered the highlight of the day. Bridges sprinted from the 3-point line, ran straight to the paint and accelerated for a high-flying slam dunk on the face of Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela. […]

It seems like Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is high on the team’s latest buyout acquisition Ben McLemore. James, who’s still sidelined due to high ankle sprain, tweeted that McLemore will be heard loud and clear in the next coming weeks—maybe from the three point line, where McLemore seems to be an expert at.  […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic didn’t hold back when he spoke about the officiating after Sunday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. The MVP candidate may have been unhappy with the referees’ performance on Sunday but said it’s just really part of the game—what’s important for the Nuggets is to do their job.  It makes […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic seemed unhappy after they gave up Sunday’s game to the visiting Boston Celtics. Jokic and his team allowed the Beantown team, led by All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, to mount an impressive 40-8 run to close the fourth quarter.  The Nuggets were without their closer Jamal Murray, but […]

The Boston Celtics secured a much-needed victory over the streaking Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The Beantown team, led by All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, spearheaded an impressive 40-8 scoring run to close the fourth quarter. It was really a feel-good game for the Celtics, who have been up and down this season.  Jayson Tatum […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James may be nearing his return, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj reported on NBA Countdown on Saturday that the four time champion could potentially come back in three weeks. Based on James’ timetable, that would be his sixth week since suffering a high ankle injury.  LeBron has exited the […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ recently acquired center Andre Drummond flexed his skills against Brooklyn Nets’ fellow buyout acquisition LaMarcus Aldridge on Saturday. The newest Laker scored a dribble hook shot in front of Aldridge’s face, giving his team an advantage in the first quarter.  Drummond and Aldridge were considered two of the biggest acquisitions during the […]

Like several NBA superstars today, Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett most likely felt a lot of emotions after hearing the sudden passing of rapper DMX. After all, Garnett–who recently published his book called “KG: A to Z”–dedicated a tribute for one of the most known rappers of all time in his work.  Kevin Garnett attributes […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is four technical fouls shy from being suspended for a game, at least based on the NBA’s rules. It’s something to keep an eye on, especially now that the Mavs are pushing their way up the Western Conference standings As far as head coach Rick Carlisle is concerned though, he […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris was thrown out on Thursday’s game versus the Miami Heat after garnering two technical fouls. Morris left the game with 12 points and three rebounds in 34 minutes of action in Thursday’s loss. This marks the Lakers’ sixth loss without their superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.  In Morris’ […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will be active in the starting lineup for the Warriors in their upcoming back-to-back games, according to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. Curry, who was recently sidelined because of a tailbone injury, missed the second game of their recent back-to-back.  At this point, the Warriors need Curry more than ever. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat took the hardwood against each other for an NBA Finals rematch on Thursday. In the first quarter, the story of the game was the Heat’s free throw advantage. They were given 18 attempts in the first quarter alone. Meanwhile, the Lakers made a trip to the free throw […]

Good news, Los Angeles Lakers fans! The Lakers will be revealing their 17th championship banner on May 12 before they go up against the New York Knicks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This was announced by Lakers President Jeanie Buss on Spectrum SportsNet on Thursday.  The Lakers, who claimed their championship rings on opening […]

The Toronto Raptors — or one could say, Tampa Raptors — are entering Thursday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls shorthanded, as coach Nick Nurse knows. This is all because of guard OG Anunoby’s flagrant foul on Dennis Schroder last Tuesday, which garnered multiple fines and suspensions from both the Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers players.  […]

It has been two weeks since the NBA trade deadline and it’s safe to say that the Denver Nuggets indeed won. The Nuggs’ latest addition in Aaron Gordon has been the perfect fit for the team, playing like peanut butter and jelly alongside MVP candidate Nikola Jokic. One stat alone proves as much. Did you […]

The Houston Rockets ended the Dallas Mavericks’ winning streak on Wednesday with a 102-93 victory at home. Mavs star Luka Doncic had 23 points, nine rebounds, and five assists but was visibly frustrated after Wednesday’s loss. Doncic was caught on camera throwing a water bottle to the ground and yelling some words out of frustration.  […]

If there was one criticism on Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin before he suited up for the Nets, it’s that he can’t dunk anymore. But that has all been put aside now after Griffin has proven he still has bounce and can bring the crowd on their feet. The former All-Star did that once again […]

After missing 23 games straight, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant returned to the hardwood on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Durant, who came off the bench on Wednesday, knocked down his first bucket in the most KD way possible—an unguardable midrange jumper.  This is a good sign for Durant and Nets fans who certainly […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving made a delightful gesture to his family after an impressive dunk versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Irving pointed to his family while dunking in front of two Pelicans—talk about swagger.    Irving has a ton to smile about on Wednesday. Not only is his team the number one […]

Dwyane Wade gave his honest feedback on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Wade, a regular analyst for NBA on TNT, said that the 2020-21 Celtics lack team identity; hence why they’ve been struggling this season. The Beantown team is currently the eighth seed in the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is once again causing nightmares for his opponents. The latest victim? Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday on Tuesday. The Baby-faced Assassin crossed Holiday (a really good defender) not once but twice and knocked down his 3-pointers.  Stephen Curry’s 3-pointer in front of Jrue Holiday made him the only player […]

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant had a bittersweet return to Mile High City on Tuesday when they faced the Denver Nuggets. Despite falling to his former team 134-119, Grant was all love and a little nostalgic after the game.  But while he was happy to see his former teammates, he said there’s no time for […]

The superstar-less Los Angeles Lakers dominated the undermanned Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, 110-101. LA garnered multiple contributions from their role players, including Talen Horton-Tucker who recorded 17 points, four rebounds and six assists. Not a bad all-around performance for the sophomore, who is practically in his rookie year since he didn’t get much playing time […]

Good news, Los Angeles Clippers fans! Patrick Beverley will be back in action against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night after missing 12 games. This is a good sight for the Clippers, who need to build more on-court chemistry as much as possible before the playoffs kick in. Patrick Beverley WILL PLAY tonight against […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner showed why he’s a candidate for this season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Award by blocking Nikola Vucevic at the rim in Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Myles Turner is currently averaging a career high of 3.5 blocks along with 12.7 points and 6.5 rebounds a […]

LeBron James surely loves this: Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is taking his talents to production. Anthony announced on Tuesday in an interview with Variety that he and his business partner Asani Swann are debuting Creative 7—a productive and content company that already has a couple of TV and film projects.  Carmelo Anthony joins […]

Philadelphia Sixers coach Doc Rivers was bold about why they have lost three of their last five games. After Sunday’s defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, Rivers said the condensed schedule this year is a factor in their recent slump (via The Athletic’s Derek Bodner).  True enough, this season’s schedule has been pretty tight due to […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma did not hold back when he was asked about the Lakers’ struggles after losing to the Los Angeles Clippers on Easter Sunday. Kuzma, who scored just six points in the game, said that the LeBron James and Anthony Davis-less Lakers’ problems were on the offensive end.  True enough, LA’s […]

The NCAA Women’s Championship went down the wire on Easter Sunday, as the Stanford University Cardinals defeated the Arizona Wildcats (54-53) in a thrilling game. The Cardinals secured their third NCAA Women’s championship and defeated the Wildcats thrice this season.  Haley Jones led the White and Red squad with 17 points and eight rebounds. The […]

It looks like the Atlanta Hawks will be on the receiving end of Stephen Curry’s revenge game with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Or maybe not, since at this point, Curry banking in four straight logo shots is just his usual pre game warmup.  However, if there’s one thing the Warriors must do on […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry showed his full support for the Asian community by rocking Asian-themed kicks on Sunday. Curry has been one of the handful of superstars in the league who has brought awareness to the issues Asians are going through today.  Curry’s sneakers on Sunday’s game versus the Atlanta Hawks is an […]

Los Angeles Clippers’ Rajon Rondo made his debut on Sunday with the Clippers versus his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. In 13 minutes, Rondo only scored two points and had three assists and one rebound. The Clippers went on to defeat the defending champions, 104-86 and now lead the regular-season matchup 2-0.  In the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sent a tweet about the officiating in the NCAA Final Four match between the UCLA Bruins and the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday. Safe to assume that James was critical of the referee’s crucial call on Johnny Juzang that changed the outcome of the game.  James’ tweet was sent out […]

Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid and Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns have had a complicated competitive relationship over the past few years. The two have been in between multiple flagrant fouls, fights, wrestles and cursed words. In their recent NBA showdown on Saturday, Towns and Embiid went at it once again.  In the third […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James showed his appreciation via Twitter to fellow NBA and WNBA stars for joining “Space Jam 2: A New Legacy.” James gets joined by teammate Anthony Davis, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, Golden State Warriors shooter Klay Thompson, and the Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi in his movie.  After the […]