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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is considered to be one of the toughest players in the league. Even though he is only listed at 6’7 and 230 pounds, Green is known to consistently match up with opposing teams centers. Green was asked if these matchups take a physical toll on him, and he had […]

The sports world is used to seeing headlines announcing Curry buzzer-beaters. This time, however, it’s not Stephen Curry making the headlines but his brother, Seth Curry of the Portland Trail Blazers. Seth nailed three straight shots from beyond the arc to send Portland Trail Blazers fans all over the world into a frenzy. Channeling his […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam was not even guaranteed to play in his teams Game 4 matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. After he sustained a right calf contusion, he was expected to be held out of the starting lineup. Thankfully for the Raptors, he gutted out 29 minutes, and the Raptors escaped with a 101-96 […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray got Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals off to an exciting start with a ridiculous circus shot. After Portland Trail Blazers forward Moe Harkless forced Murray into the corner, the 22-year-old guard threw up a rainbow over the backboard with the shot clock expiring. HOW, JAMAL? pic.twitter.com/fWY8i6V3RN — Bleacher […]

After taking a nasty hit to the face in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals against the Portland Trailblazers, Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig is expected to be ready to play in Game 3 on Friday, May 3. I have been told that Torrey Craig will play tomorrow night for the Nuggets in Game […]

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Pat Connaughton was a multi-sport athlete for Notre Dame. In addition to impressing enough scouts to be picked in the second round of the 2015 draft, the Massachusetts native was good enough at pitching for the Baltimore Orioles to give him a shot in their Single-A affiliate. Obviously, Connaughton decided to […]

When NBA fans picture today’s Golden State Warriors, certain players come to mind immediately. These players are usually the superstars like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green. Sixth man/occasional starter Andre Iguodala is usually under-appreciated by the casual fan. However, his teammates certainly don’t overlook all that the veteran forward has done […]

Within the first 24 minutes of the Western Conference semifinals, Malik Beasley of the Denver Nuggets produced one of the best lowlights of the year and a prime Shaqtin-A-Fool moment. With the score tied 55-55 in the second quarter, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray stole an inbound pass from Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Murray […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has come under fire from the media on a night when his team fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star tweeted his displeasure with the rotation during the game, pointing out the fact that Nick Nurse was […]

The Toronto Raptors lost homecourt advantage on Monday night when they fell to the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 94-89. There were few bright spots for Toronto, who fell behind by a whopping 19 points to their opponent midway through the second quarter. Toronto was let down by everyone but Kawhi Leonard, and […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been dealing with gastroenteritis before Game 2 of their second round series against the Toronto Raptors. According to head coach Brett Brown, the Sixers big man even had to receive IV fluids before the contest to help address the issue. Fortunately, the Cameroonian big man played through the ailment […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry hasn’t been at his best in the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. Curry didn’t do much in the second half of Game 2 as the Clippers pulled off a historic comeback, and he was rather quiet in the last two games of the series. Curry’s substandard […]

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic has still not decided if he will test free agency this coming summer. The Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang reported that the point guard is still contemplating his options: “I didn’t think about it. I was just at home having a good time with my kids. I had a meeting with […]

Houston Rockets All-Star and reigning MVP James Harden was seen with a large wrap on his left hand on Friday, but he insists that it will have no effect on his game: James Harden has a large wrap on left hand. Said (twice) it is "nothing." — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) April 26, 2019 Since Harden […]

The Utah Jazz took a tough loss on Sunday night, falling by a final score of 90-122 to the Houston Rockets. They were dismantled defensively by James Harden, who scored 29 points and distributed 10 assists. Jazz forward Derrick Favors gave his thoughts on the beatdown, and analyzed what went wrong. “We started to turn the […]

The Detroit Pistons were crushed by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first game of their NBA playoff series on Sunday evening, losing 121-86. It was obvious from the first five minutes of the game that the Pistons’ defense was completely overmatched by the high-powered Bucks’ offense, and the game was never close. Pistons head coach […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley has long been a controversial player in the NBA. He is known as a chippy, headstrong instigator who has been in his fair share of dust-ups. Beverley has never backed down from conflict, and it was a surprise with no one when he and Kevin Durant were involved […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had legends play for them. Wilt Chamberlain, Charles Barkley, and Allen Iverson are some of the great Sixers from the past. However, the 76ers of 2019 broke a record with a show of offensive dominance over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night: With their 142nd point of the night, the Sixers […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins is now set to undergo an MRI after sustaining a quad injury in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Cousins sustained the injury early in the opening quarter. He tried to save the ball but he fell without any contact and slid on the […]

Even after taking Game 1 in the opening series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was still critical of one aspect of his team’s performance. Lillard was not pleased with his team’s defense of the three-point line and had the following to say about the performance. “I don’t think it […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Russell Westbrook is known to be a box score stuffer. He has recorded the second most triple-doubles in NBA history with 138, only 43 behind legend Oscar Robertson. However, he broke one of Roberton’s marks on Sunday night: most playoff triple-doubles. Westbrook recorded 24 points, ten rebounds, and ten assists […]

The Toronto Raptors received some good news on Sunday morning when it was announced that guard Patrick McCaw is nearing his return from a thumb injury. Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg broke the news via Twitter. Patrick McCaw was able to practice today. Nurse doesn't think he's quite game ready yet but is expecting him back […]

As the NBA Draft approaches, college players around the U.S. are debating whether to stick it out as a student for another year or try their hand in the biggest basketball league in the world. USC’s Kevin Porter Jr. is the latest to declare for the draft, Jonathan Givony of ESPN reports.  The athletic, lengthy […]

The Portland Trail Blazers received some troubling news Monday afternoon when it was announced that both Evan Turner and Rodney Hood are questionable to play against the LA Clippers for Tuesday’s game at Staples Center. Both Evan Turner (left knee) and Rodney Hood (right hip) are questionable for Tuesday's game vs. Clippers in L.A. — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has been a failure on most levels. Now that the team is all but eliminated from playoff contention, the organization has focused on further developing its young players. Usually, this would mean Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Kyle Kuzma getting extended time. However, Ingram and Ball are out for the […]

With only 14 games left in the regular season, the Chicago Bulls must make a tough decision on starter Zach LaVine’s playing time. The explosive guard is currently dealing with a right knee strain that could cost him the rest of the season. According to the Chicago Sun Times, Bulls head coach Jim Boylen has […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has become the clear frontrunner to win NBA coach of the year as the end of the regular season approaches. The betting site BetOnline.com currently has Budenholzer as the heavy favorite at -500. Behind him are Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone and Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan. There is […]

Early Monday morning, ESPN published a report by Kevin Arnovitz that detailed the workings of the Phoenix Suns’ front office. Needless to say, it was not a positive report. Suns owner Robert Sarver was described as an owner who micromanaged constantly. The story contains multiple anecdotes of Sarver laying into his own staff and players, including […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took the first step in keeping their impressive core intact when point guard Eric Bledsoe signed a four-year, $70 million extension Monday. The Bucks announced the official signing via Twitter: ✍️ Making it official!! The Bucks have signed @EBled2 to a contact extension » https://t.co/00miqtYWv4#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/NdOHQhGQCs — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 4, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr verified the rumors that the team has interest in signing Andrew Bogut to fill their last roster spot. Kerr answered questions on the benefits of having a defensive-minded center, knowing that reporters wanted the scoop on the Bogut situation. While he didn’t confirm that the team would definitely […]

The Toronto Raptors delivered a statement win on Tuesday night, defeating the Boston Celtics by a score of 118-95. The Celtics were thoroughly embarrassed, losing by as much as 31 points in the third quarter. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens laid into his team’s defensive effort after the game, claiming that they played lackadaisical defense the […]

One of the most heated college basketball matchups took place on Wednesday night when North Carolina matched up with Duke. Unfortunately, fans were robbed of seeing the likely No. 1 pick play when Zion Williamson injured himself after slipping out of his shoes in the first minute of play. Williamson was wearing Oklahoma City star Paul […]

Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic is regarded as not only one of the best big men in the league but also one of the funniest. Frequently referred to as “Joker”, the Serbian 7 footer has certainly earned the clownish nickname with his antics on and off the court. When he was selected to be an All-Star […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is easily one of the most exciting young players in the league. He has electrified NBA fans in his one and a half seasons of play, and its clear he is a special talent that will have a long and successful career. This is proven by the fact that the […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the five teams in the East that are seriously contending for the title, but Stephen A. Smith believes their chances lean on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The team is laden with veteran talent, from Kyrie Irving to Al Horford to Gordon Hayward. All three of these players are […]

The New York Knicks are deemed to be the perfect landing spot for Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant when he declines his player option this summer; however, they might need to sign another player to lure KD to the Big Apple: Quinn Cook According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Quinn Cook […]

New Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris began his career as a Milwaukee Buck, playing 42 games for the team in the 2011-12 season. Harris was only 19 years old but impressed with his athleticism and poise. This caught the eye of the Orlando Magic. Soon, Harris would be swapped in a package for sharpshooter JJ […]

It seems like a trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans involving Anthony Davis is dead for now. This is great news for Celtics fans, as their team now has a shot at the perennial talent. Unfortunately for the same fans, this trade would probably have to include young star Jayson Tatum. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were beat-down by the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, losing by a final score of 136-94. Even after the blow-out, Lakers wing Lance Stephenson found a positive from the game, as he was positively received by his former team’s fans. Even then, Stephenson was a little down, saying: Lance Stephenson on feeling love […]