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Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal went through all the feels during a recent interview with Taylor Rooks for Bleacher Report. Apart from discussing some of the most heartbreaking moments of his career, the three-time All-Star was also nearly reduced to tears after hearing a heartfelt message from his good friend Jayson Tatum of the Boston […]

The bitter reality is that the Washington Wizards have not been a very good team ever since Bradley Beal emerged as the team’s cornerstone superstar. This is not necessarily a knock on Beal, who has proven that he is one of the most explosive scorers in the NBA today. Perhaps it is more of an […]

As expected, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was met with a not-so-warm welcome by home fans of the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The former Defensive Player of the Year was on the receiving end of a barrage of NSFW chants throughout the contest which would have had a significant […]

Paul Pierce was in attendance at the TD Garden as the Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 116-100. Amid his post-win celebrations, The Truth spotted a couple of Dubs fans in attendance. Pierce wasn’t too pleased with how the visiting fans were acting after the game so […]

Draymond Green failed to make a major impact for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday as they fell to the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 116-100. After the game, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr was asked to address Green’s lackluster play and unsurprisingly, the three-time NBA champion coach did not seem […]

The Boston Celtics came up with a huge win on Wednesday night as they took a 2-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Boston’s Big 3 all stepped up to the plate in Game 3 and it resulted in Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart matching a long-standing NBA […]

Udonis Haslem is going to be entering his 20th season in the NBA next term. That is, of course, under the assumption that the Miami Heat veteran does not decide to retire before the start of the new season. If you ask Heat president Pat Riley, however, it seems that Miami is more than willing […]

Ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics, NBA commissioner Adam Silver took some time to discuss a pressing issue that continues to be a major problem not only for professional sports, but for the entire nation as well. The league’s top executive shared his thoughts […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green took a bit of heat after he shared his true feelings about not getting ejected in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The outspoken former All-Star said that he knew he wasn’t going to get tossed simply because he “earned preferential treatment” from the game […]

There’s no denying that there’s some lingering beef between Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and Grant Williams of the Boston Celtics heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Well, it didn’t take long before the pair got into it on Wednesday night. Williams was called for an offensive foul after an illegal screen […]

After what was a horrendous debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook ended up on the receiving end of a ton of criticism from fans and the media alike. So much so, that some folks mercilessly gave Russ the moniker “Westbrick.” For those that require context, “Westbrick” is a reference to the Lakers […]

The NBA Finals now shifts to Boston for Games 3 and 4 with the series tied 1-1 between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Dubs head coach Steve Kerr is more than aware of what Boston’s home fans bring to the table and he knows exactly what his team must do to counter […]

Draymond Green’s physicality against the Boston Celtics has been a bit of a big issue of late. The Golden State Warriors star stamped his authority in Game 2 and it didn’t exactly sit well with his opponents. If you ask Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, however, he believes he has the answer as to how […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green sparked a huge debate when he started talking about the physicality of the 80s and the 90s as opposed to today’s NBA. The ESPN crew jumped on the conversation on Wednesday and it resulted in a heated moment between Stephen A Smith and JJ Redick. Redick is himself part […]

Vacation time is over for The King. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is back on the basketball court — somewhat — working on his game ahead of what many expect to be a bounceback 2022-23 campaign. On Wednesday, the Lakers talisman hopped on IG Live to showcase his elite basketball gene while playing with […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers were the laughing stock of the NBA during the 2021-22 season. Their troubles on and off the court were well documented, and it resulted in LeBron James and his squad missing out on the playoffs entirely after what can only be described as an utterly miserable campaign. […]

Tony Parker is without a doubt one of the most influential figures in San Antonio Spurs franchise history. This is exactly why the team and the city would welcome him back with open arms should he decide to return. At the moment, Parker is the majority owner of both the men’s and women’s teams of […]

Udonis Haslem is the oldest player in the NBA right now. He’s turning 42 on Thursday and he just completed his 19th season in the league. At this point, it is only natural to ask questions about his plan to finally call it a career. Right now, though, Haslem isn’t ready to plan his retirement […]

When you talk about dynasties in the NBA, the first two teams that are likely to come to mind are the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. This is only natural simply because these two teams are the two top franchises in the league in terms of championships won. Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and […]

Klay Thompson has not had the best start for the Golden State Warriors in the first two games of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Thompson has gone just 10-of-33 from the field through Games 1 and 2, while also shooting 4-of-15 from distance. If you ask Stephen Curry, though, it is clear that […]

Jaylen Brown has been a force for the Boston Celtics all season long. He’s been one of the team’s most important players, and there’s no denying that this squad would not be where they are today had it not been for Brown’s heroics. Celtics star Marcus Smart recently opened up about Brown’s growth. The Defensive […]

Draymond Green was a menace against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. As it turns out, this is exactly what the Golden State Warriors star had planned out as he looks to help his team win their fourth title in eight years. Speaking to the press ahead of Wednesday’s Game 3 […]

With a new head coach sitting at the helm, the Los Angeles Lakers can now focus on the adjustments they need to make on their roster ahead of the 2022-23 season. According to reports, LA is now dipping into the free agency pool as it looks to add some depth to its squad for the […]

Things definitely got chippy between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Naturally, Draymond Green was in the thick of most of the action. The outspoken Warriors talisman had a bit of a smack talk exchange with Celtics forward Grant Williams, who himself heaped praise […]

Juan Toscano-Anderson didn’t exactly wow the basketball world during his appearance in this past season’s Dunk Contest. Gary Payton II may want to redeem his Golden State Warriors teammate for next season’s spectacle, but he will need to work on his dunks a bit more. On Tuesday’s practice ahead of Game 3 of the NBA […]

Gary Payton II has firmly established himself as a key part of the rotation for the Golden State Warriors this season. At this point, it’s hard to imagine that the Dubs nearly cut him from the team during the offseason. As a matter of fact, the Warriors did send Payton packing after they waived him […]

After averaging 25.9 minutes per game in the regular season for the Miami Heat, Duncan Robinson became a bit of an afterthought in the playoffs. Head coach Erik Spoelstra tightened his rotation in the postseason, and unfortunately for Robinson, he ended up getting the short end of the stick in the deal. Rumors have emerged […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is without a doubt one of the most influential players in the history of basketball. It is clear, however, that the four-time NBA champ wants to leave a mark not only on the sport but in the community as well. After building his own school a few years ago […]

Tuesday’s press conference featuring the Golden State Warriors was an opportunity to discuss the intricacies of Game 3 of the NBA Finals scheduled for Wednesday night. For Dubs superstar Stephen Curry, however, it turned out to be a chance for him to hilariously call out a reporter during an unexpected moment of unprofessional behavior. Curry […]

As it turns out, Magic Johnson is all in on the Darvin Ham hype train. The Los Angeles Lakers icon quickly took to Twitter after Monday’s press conference that featured LA’s new coach, and Magic’s reaction to Ham’s statements should have LA fans hyped. Magic is a prominent figure for the Lakers organization, so people […]

The niece of Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar quarterback Tom Brady also happens to be a star in her own right. Maya Brady, the daughter of Tom’s sister, plays softball for UCLA, and she had a tremendous performance for the Bruins on Monday. Maya hit a three-run homer at one point in the game as the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley is widely considered as one of the top defenders in the game today. So much so, that there have been calls for Pat Bev to be in contention for the Defensive Player of the Year title. Be that as it may, the NBA snubbed Beverley for the DPOY trophy this […]

Much has been made about the possibility of shortening the regular season starting next year. A lot of sides have come out and more than a few points have been made. New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has chimed in on the debate and clearly, the former Most Improved Player winner isn’t happy about certain […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum made his first appearance on ESPN’s First Take recently and he had quite a few things to say. One of his more contentious statements centered around players sitting out games when healthy. The 30-year-old veteran got brutally honest in his message as he described how this processed work during his […]

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham recently talked up Russell Westbrook’s importance for the squad next season. It sounds like Ham has no intention of facilitating Russ’ exit this summer, but the first-year head coach also said that one of the most important aspects of his conversations with the Lakers star centers around […]

Quin Snyder’s recent decision to step down as the head coach of the Utah Jazz is expected to send ripples throughout the league. The Jazz need not look any further, though, with this recent development expected to have an impact on the future of cornerstone superstar Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell has long been linked to a […]

Quin Snyder rocked the basketball world on Monday after he announced his decision to step down as the head coach of the Utah Jazz. There were already rumors circling about Snyder’s desire to take a hiatus from coaching but it was still a bit of a shock when he finally announced his decision to leave […]

Stephen Curry was a dominant force in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night as the Golden State Warriors blew out the Boston Celtics, 107-88. Curry dropped a game-high 29 points in the win. He had his foot on the gas from the get-go and the Dubs star did not let up. After […]

The Los Angeles Lakers do not have a pick entering the 2022 NBA Draft. Be that as it may, it doesn’t look like this fact is going to stop Rob Pelinka and the Lakers from participating in the upcoming draft. During a press conference on Monday, the Lakers general manager revealed his plans for the […]