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When you’re one of the best players in the world, every little move you make is analyzed. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has experienced this scrutiny for years already. On Tuesday afternoon, it happened yet again. James was caught distancing himself from his teammates midgame, sitting a full three seats away from his team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sending Svi Mykhailiuk and a draft pick to the Detroit Pistons for Reggie Bullock. Sources: The Lakers are trading guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a draft pick to Detroit for guard Reggie Bullock. Deal is expected to be completed Wednesday. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2019 More to follow.

The Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans faced off in New Orleans on Monday night. The game came down to the wire, and the Pacers ended up coming away victorious by a final score of 109-107. After the game, fans were able to witness a heartwarming moment when brothers Aaron and Jrue Holiday swapped jerseys: […]

As we approach the 2019 NBA Trade Deadline, more and more names pop up as potential trade bait. Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin has become one of those possible trade chips. As Detroit tries to figure out whether they will be buyers or sellers at the deadline, scouts attempted to put a set trade […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojarnowski tweeted out more updates on the Anthony Davis trade saga, and it doesn’t look like a trade will be happening soon. Per Wojarnowski, Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge is doing all he can to convince the Pelicans to wait to trade AD, so that the Celts can get a shot at […]

The Anthony Davis trade drama continues to drag on, with no sign of either the Los Angeles Lakers or New Orleans Pelicans budging from the latest offer. ESPN’s Adrian Wojarnowski broke the news that the Lakers were willing to part ways with almost their entire young core to acquire Davis, but the Pelicans are not […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been looking for potential deals for their two aging stars. Both point guard Mike Conley and center Marc Gasol might be playing their home games in different venues by the end of the month. Per Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the Grizzlies seem to be holding out for a better […]

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor is having one of the best stretches of his young NBA career these past few weeks. Okafor has taken advantage of the absence of star Anthony Davis, stepping up to play some huge productive minutes for the team. During a Sunday night matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the big man […]

Throughout his career, the Philadelphia 76ers Jimmy Butler has played almost exclusively at the shooting guard or small forward position. Standing at 6’8 and boasting some impressive post up play meant Butler was perfect for these roles. On Tuesday night, he got a rare chance to play some point guard against the Los Angeles Lakers, and […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is always one of the highlights of the season for fans. Because of this, the league is always sure to have a few star performers for the event. On Wednesday, the NBA released a full list of the performers who would be present for this year’s star-studded event. Per Jordan Zirm of […]

Nowadays, it’s rare to find a professional athlete that has a clean social media history, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball was the latest athlete to get publicly shamed for something that he tweeted years ago. An eagle eyed Lakers fan spotted a message Ball had broadcast to the world over six years ago: […]

The San Antonio Spurs have put on an offensive showcase in their last two games, shooting the lights out from beyond the arc. For the first time in franchise history, the team has made 15 threes in back to back games: Spurs have hit 15+ three-pointers in back to back games for the first time […]

The NBA was set abuzz when it was announced that Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans wanted a trade. Rumors then quickly began to spread that Davis wasn’t the only big man who wanted a change of scenery, and the Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin was looking for a new home as well. Griffin shut […]

Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers are taking on an injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers team Tuesday night. The Sixers wasted no time in pulling away from the battered team, cruising to a quick 39-22 first quarter lead. Midway through the inter-conference matchup, Jimmy Buckets and teammate Amir Johnson made some viewers chuckle with a mini-celebration. Jimmy Butler […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made an appearance on the Late Late Show with James Corden on Tuesday night. Curry’s team had just come off a dominating 130-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, but Curry must’ve known that one particular clip would be waiting for him on the comedy show. He had maybe the […]

The matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors on Monday night featured plenty of entertainment. Klay Thompson set a record for most consecutive three-pointers made (10) before his first miss, Stephen Curry had one of the most embarrassing sequences of his career, and Ivica Zubac sent the crowd into hysterics with a gem […]

Dallas Mavericks first-year man Luka Doncic continued to make his case for Rookie of the Year on Tuesday night.L Luka Doncic splits the defense! #NBARooks pic.twitter.com/psmiAJUYHZ — NBA Draft (@NBADraft) January 23, 2019 Luka Doncic went between Marcin Gortat and Patrick Beverly with ease, giving him an easy finish at the rim with his left […]

The Golden State Warriors have two of the greatest shooters of all time in Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Ben Golliver of the Washington Post found an interesting factoid that makes a solid case for the two being the best-shooting combo to ever take the NBA floor, per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. Most games […]

Golden State Warriors star guard and franchise face Stephen Curry already has a career filled with highlights. He is regarded as one of the best shooters of all time, and it’s a good bet that he’ll be in the Hall of Fame when he decides to hang it up. But even the best can have […]

Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green all personified the true meaning of the Golden State Warriors’ selfless culture as they sacrificed their bodies for Klay Thompson to add to his dunk count. Hustle is an important attribute to have for an NBA player. Without it, even the best ballplayers can be beaten by scrappier, […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star DeMarcus Cousins is playing in only his second game this season against the Los Angeles Lakers. That said, Los Angeles’ third-year center in Ivica Zubac had a rude greeting for him in the second quarter of their matchup, swatting Cousins’ shot and then locking him down to force a shot clock […]

Flopping has unfortunately become a big part of the NBA. Players use it on both the offensive end to get free throws and the defensive end to draw offensive fouls. Flopping was on full display Monday night when the Houston Rockets’ James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers Corey Brewer: Who flops better, Corey Brewer or […]

The “Shaqtin-a-Fool” segment is dreaded by NBA payers leaguewide. No one wants to be featured in a blooper reel that replays gaffes over and over again, effectively immortalizing them. Unfortunately for Kyle Korver of the Utah Jazz, he was the latest player to be featured on the segment. Kyle Korver, welcome to your #Shaqtin moment […]

The NBA regular season can be draining for players. They have to play 82 games in a little over five months, including back-to-backs and occasionally playing three games in five days. The New York Knicks are going through a particularly taxing phase in the season, as the team is on a 13-day road trip. Knicks […]

Monday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets has already provided plenty of highlights in the first half. The second quarter ended with one of the best of the night when James Harden swooped in for a seemingly easy layup: Joel with the HUGE rejection on James Harden 🚫#HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/IE2rWTs1Tz — NBA […]

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles has become one of the most valuable players in the league. Before he became a key figure for the Jazz, the Australian was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers, a mistake the franchise regrets to this day. On Wednesday, Clippers coach Doc Rivers recounted the time when his team waived […]

The 10-year challenge is the latest social media gimmick that has swept that nation. The challenge calls for one to post a photo of themselves 10 years ago, followed by one from today. Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic is the latest to participate. He posted the two photos on his Instagram, and they can be seen […]

The Golden State Warriors put on a show Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. The team scored 51 points in the first quarter, setting a modern-day NBA record. The team also hit 21 threes, with Klay Thompson chipping in five. The sharpshooter was ecstatic about his four dunks, perhaps more pleased with himself then he ever […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has to be one of the biggest trash talkers in the NBA. The Sixers star is constantly jawing at opponents and attempting to get in their heads. On Tuesday, he targeted the entire Minnesota Timberwolves franchise, throwing a jab their way via Twitter: Joel Embiid: Troll King pic.twitter.com/dpG7AHsKCY — Bleacher Report […]

Indiana Pacers fans trolled Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre on Tuesday night, loudly chanting “John Wall hates you” while Oubre shot free throws. Indiana fans chanted "John Wall hates you" at Kelly Oubre 😬 pic.twitter.com/irS3VcdJyV — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2019 Kelly Oubre was recently acquired by the Suns from the Washington Wizards, where […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder returned to State Farm Arena on Tuesday night when his team faced the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks gave him a video tribute on the big screen, and he was mostly received well by his former home crowd. Schroder tribute video from the Hawks. Positive response from the fans. Heard […]

Houston Rockets swingman Danuel House Jr. has come out of nowhere to play huge, impactful minutes for his team. The Texas A&M product is now looking for a contract to match his production, and apparently, the Rockets aren’t ready to offer one to him. On Tuesday night, Tim MacMahon announced that House had rejected a guaranteed three-year […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker is a San Antonio Spurs legend. The six-time All-Star spent a whopping 17 seasons with the Spurs and helped the team win four championships. For this, he will be loved by Spurs fans forever. This is in direct contrast to Kawhi Leonard, who was roundly booed by the crowd at […]

On Monday, L.A. Clippers guard Patrick Beverley messed around when he threw New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis’ shoe to his sideline. Messing with an opposing player’s shoe isn’t unheard of in the NBA. Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade did it in a playoff game, throwing Mike Bibby’s shoe to the sideline after he lost […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol endured a rough game on Monday night against the Houston Rockets. The Spaniard shot only 2-of-5 from the field and turned the ball over seven times. The Grizzlies ended up losing the game 112-94. In a postgame interview, Marc Gasol explained the poor shooting and the apparent reluctance to shoot […]

One of the best feelings in the world for NBA players is being the one to seal a win for their team with a clutch shot. Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles got to experience exactly that on Monday night when he hit a key three-pointer to clinch a win against the Detroit Pistons. What he did […]

There were some fireworks on Monday night when the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers faced off at Golden 1 Center. When Kings guard Iman Shumpert tried to run through a screen set by Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, the latter clipped the former with his shoulder. Intentional or not, Shumpert took exception to the hard […]

Earlier this year, Uproxx published a story which claimed that taking a charge from Duke’s Zion Williamson was equivalent to getting hit by a slow moving jeep. Unfortunately for Syracuse player Marek Dolezaj, he was able to experience this first hand on Monday night. Hahahaha Homie got knocked out after taking a charge from Zion Williamson […]

Rumors have been flying around the NBA after league insider Adrian Wojarnowski announced that the Dallas Mavericks were shopping point guard Dennis Smith Jr. According to NBA columnist Mitch Lawrence, the Detroit Pistons are one of the teams that are looking into potentially acquiring him. Pistons have talked to the Mavs about Dennis Smith Jr., […]