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Friday night’s Game 3 spectacle between the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks went down the wire and unsurprisingly, the game did not end without controversy. Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was not at all happy with how the contest was officiated, particularly in the dying seconds, and he made sure to speak out about […]

The basketball world was buzzing after Boston Celtics superstar baptized Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second quarter of their Game 3 matchup on Saturday night. Tatum got the and-1 over the Bucks talisman on an eye-popping fastbreak dunk and according to renowned broadcaster Skip Bayless, Giannis should have been thrown out for his foul. Bayless was […]

Miles Bridges is going to be one of the hottest free agents in the offseason, and the Charlotte Hornets will likely do everything in their power to re-sign the 6-foot-6 forward to an extension. Bridges will not be short of suitors, though, with Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers now being linked to the […]

Who could forget about Kyrie Irving’s infamous quote a couple of years ago about finally having a teammate he can trust to make clutch shots? This was in 2020 when Kyrie teamed up with Kevin Durant for the Brooklyn Nets. When he came out with that statement, more than a few folks believed that he […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was not very pleased with his team’s performance in Game 3 after they were blown out by the Sixers, 99-79. After the game, coach Spo made sure to let his team know that their effort was simply unacceptable. The Heat coach admitted that he was pleased by his team’s […]

James Harden has been heavily criticized of late for the role he has played — or the lack thereof — for the Sixers as they fell to an 0-2 hole against the Miami Heat. The former league MVP bounced back in a major way on Friday as he helped Philly to a season-saving Game 3 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been keeping busy on Friday. After it was revealed that former Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts has been interviewed for the head coaching post, it is now being reported that former Golden State Warriors shot-caller Mark Jackson is also being considered for the job opening. According to NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for their next head coach is now in full swing. Several names have already been linked to the high-profile job opening, which just recently, has reportedly included former Portland Blazers head coach Terry Stotts. A darkhorse that has emerged for the job is Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy, who is […]

Mavs superstar Luka Doncic has been receiving a lot of stick after he got schooled by Chris Paul in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Phoenix Suns. For Stephen A. Smith, however, it shouldn’t be all about Luka. The NBA on ESPN panel was at a loss in terms of what else Luka […]

It looks like the Boston Celtics could get Defensive Player of the Year winner Marcus Smart back for Saturday’s Game 3 matchup against the Bucks. The 28-year-old missed Game 2 with a thigh injury but he has now been tagged as probable for Game 3. Smart appears to be well prepared to suit up for […]

The second-round series between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies has not been short of controversial moments — and we’re only two games into this seven-game war. Dubs star Draymond Green has now come out with a bold warning for Ja Morant and the Grizzlies ahead of their Game 3 tussle on Saturday: […]

Kendrick Perkins just made one of the most contentious statements of the offseason (at least for the Los Angeles Lakers) by saying that LA should seriously consider trading Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving for Anthony Davis. Naturally, Stephen A Smith nearly lost his mind the moment he heard Big Perk’s proposal. Stephen A had to […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is never one to turn away from controversy. Right now, the Dubs talisman is involved in a very contentious and polarizing issue involving broadcaster Chris Russo, who himself told Green that he should just “shut up and play” during a recent episode of First Take on ESPN. Green has already […]

Things are not very peachy in Utah right now after the Jazz suffered another disappointing first-round exit in the playoffs. Rumors have been rife about a potential Donovan Mitchell exit and at the moment, Rudy Gobert is another star that could be on his way out. There will be no shortage of suitors for the […]

Luka Doncic has been on the receiving end of a ton of criticism after the Mavs were blitzed by the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their second-round matchup. Chris Paul hounded Luka in the fourth quarter to expose his defensive shortcomings and it resulted in the Suns blowing out Dallas, 129-109. Colin Cowherd has […]

JJ Redick gained a lot of new fans after he called out Chris Russo on live TV after the latter went on a bonkers tirade against Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. Veteran broadcaster Colin Cowherd has now spoken out about the epic incident and it sounds like he’s taking Redick’s side here. For starters, […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is not done with his tirade against controversial broadcaster Chris Russo, who earlier stated on ESPN’s First Take that he wants Green to “shut up and play.” Russo got absolutely dunked on by co-host JJ Redick and right now, it’s Green’s turn to spew fire on the highly-polarizing sports […]

The Milwaukee Bucks struggled mightily in their Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday and it is clear that the defending champs are missing the services of their injured All-Star swingman Khris Middleton. The Bucks need him back at the soonest possible time and apparently, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. just might get their […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has caught wind of the NBA’s decision to hand Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks a one-game suspension for his controversial foul on Gary Payton II in Game 2 of their second-round series. For his part, however, coach Kerr revealed how this development doesn’t really move the needle for […]

Sixers head coach Doc Rivers has quite a unique relationship with Miami Heat team president Pat Riley. Apart from being two of the greatest coaches in the history of the NBA, these two were actually on the same team nearly three decades ago. Back then, Rivers was still a player while Riley was the head […]

According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report from Game 2 between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies, the referees missed a traveling call on Ja Morant with less than a minute remaining on the clock. The contest was close throughout and a turnover at that point could have swayed the game in […]

We are now all witnessing a new era of Golden State Warriors basketball. The media has been quick to identify the Dubs’ new “death lineup” which is spearheaded by none other than Stephen Curry, alongside Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and Jordan Poole. For his part, however, coach Steve Kerr isn’t buying into the […]

Jose Alvarado has emerged as a crowd favorite not only for the New Orleans Pelicans but for a lot of NBA fans from around the world as well. The undrafted rookie has made a name for himself all season long with his relentlesses and the unbridled energy he brings to the court. Surely, fans are […]

JJ Redick has been making a name for himself as a basketball analyst of late and he’s now emerged as a rising star for ESPN. The fans seem to love Redick’s takes on all things basketball. The former NBA journeyman turned broadcaster has now come out with a hot take on the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been slapped by the NBA with a $25,000 fine for flipping off Grizzlies fans in Game 2 of their first-round series. Green was incensed by the fact that Memphis supporters started cheering as he made his way to the locker room after he got hit in the head […]

There’s no doubt that Mavs superstar Luka Doncic is one of the top players in the NBA today. However, his defense was badly exposed on Wednesday night as Chris Paul and the Suns took full advantage of Doncic’s shortcomings on the defensive end. After a tight game throughout the first three quarters of play, Paul […]

It was announced on Thursday that the NBA has decided to slap Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks with a one-game suspension for his Flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green learned about the news as he was doing his podcast and he quickly provided his unfiltered reaction to this […]

Phil Jackson has been the talk of the town of late after it was reported that he’s emerged as an influential figure for the Los Angeles Lakers as they search for their new head coach. As it turns out, however, not everyone is happy with the fact that team owner Jeanie Buss is seeking counsel […]

The Sacramento Kings are closing in on the hiring of their next head coach. Right now, there are reportedly three finalists for the opening, with LeBron James’ former Cavs coach being named as one of the frontrunners to land the job. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Mike Brown, who is currently Steve Kerr’s […]

As soon as the Los Angeles Lakers officially got eliminated from playoff contention, it was only a matter of time before Frank Vogel was going to get fired. It was inevitable as the Lakers needed a scapegoat for what turned out to be a horrendous 2021-22 campaign. It also comes as no surprise that Russell […]

Earlier in his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James locked horns with then-ESPN anchor Michelle Beadle. While he may never come to admit it, the word on the street is that LeBron tried to get Beadle fired from her post simply because he didn’t like the things she was saying about him on TV. […]

Devin Booker and Chris Paul absolutely dominated the Mavs in the fourth quarter of Game 2 as they led the Phoenix Suns to a jaw-dropping 20-2 run to blow this contest wide open. The game was actually pretty close for the most part before the Suns went on an all-out barrage in the final frame. […]

Victor Oladipo produced another eye-popping performance for the Miami Heat on Wednesday as they defeated a shorthanded Sixers side, 119-103. The Heat are now 2-0 up in the series and are looking good to book their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Oladipo came off the bench to score 19 points as he single-handedly outscored […]

Dwyane Wade came out to support the Miami Heat on Wednesday night as they took down the Sixers, 119-103, in Game 2 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. The Heat icon was all smiles as he congratulated coach Erik Spoelstra and some of the players after their big win. What Wade did […]

Luka Doncic and Devin Booker exchanged blows in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Mavs and the Suns on Wednesday and Trae Young was all for it. The Atlanta Hawks point guard took to Twitter to share his reaction to what has been quite a spectacle from these two young stars. Trae […]

Tyrese Maxey balled out on Wednesday night as the Sixers fell to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their second-round matchup, 119-103. The Sixers were still missing Joel Embiid in this one and somebody had to step up, so Maxey made sure his team wouldn’t go down without a fight. The Sixers guard dropped […]

Right now, with the Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoffs picture, LeBron James has no choice but to enjoy the postseason as a spectator. On Wednesday, the four-time NBA champ was caught reminiscing about better days. In particular, James looked back at his epic title run with the Cavs back in 2016. The Lakers […]

Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are without a doubt two of the top players in the NBA today. If you ask renowned broadcaster Colin Cowherd, however, it’s a clear choice for him who he’s picking if he were to build a franchise around one of these two superstars. Unfortunately for him, the Brooklyn Nets superstar […]

The stars came out to see the Miami Heat try and take a commanding 2-0 lead against the Sixers in Game 2 of what has been a very intriguing Eastern Conference Semifinals on Wednesday night. This included Heat legend Dwyane Wade, who shared an endearing moment with Udonis Haslem on the sideline before the game. […]