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With just one more game remaining in the regular season, the scoring title is now Joel Embiid’s to lose. That is unless a miraculous turn of events goes down in the favor of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who mathematically speaking, can still snatch away the crown from Embiid during Sunday’s season finale. The odds […]

Much like most of us expected, the Miami Heat have successfully secured the top spot in the East with the best record in the conference. This has been a long time coming and it was only a matter of time before the Heat’s dominance all season long would result in them claiming the No. 1 […]

Zion Williamson and Ja Morant shared a friendly moment on the basketball court on Saturday following the Memphis Grizzlies’ 141-114 demolition job of the New Orleans Pelicans. The two superstars exchanged pleasantries after the game and naturally, we just can’t help but read into what could have been said between the pair. The Pelicans star […]

Stanley Johnson is no star, but there’s also no denying that he was one of a few bright spots in what turned out to be a wasted season for the Los Angeles Lakers. After signing no less than three 10-day deals with the Lakers between December and January, Johnson was rewarded for his efforts after […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have just seen their postseason hopes take a major blow after it was revealed that both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are now unlikely to return this season. This update comes via NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports that these two Nuggets stars will not […]

Joel Embiid turned in another epic performance on Saturday night as he led the Sixers to a 133-120 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Sixers superstar dropped 41 points en route to joining the likes of Shaquille O’Neal and Wilt Chamberlain in the history books. Embiid is now just the seventh player in NBA history […]

The Chicago Bulls received some brutal news after it was revealed that Lonzo Ball is now set to miss the remainder of the season due to a lingering knee injury. This was a tough blow for a Bulls side that was hoping to get their star point guard back in time for the playoffs. Chicago […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James wants to stay in the NBA for as long as he can in order to get the opportunity to play with his son someday. Bronny is now just one year away from being eligible for the NBA Draft and by the looks of it, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets have two of the most gifted offensive players this game has ever seen in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. When they’re both on their game, the Nets are virtually unstoppable, and this is exactly what Brooklyn is hoping for now that the playoffs are just around the corner. For his part, however, […]

As close as the race might be for this season’s Most Valuable Player award, it appears that the competition for the Defensive Player of the Year has become even more intense. Right now, Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart is considered by many as one of the top contenders for this prestigious award. For NBA legend […]

Russell Westbrook had more than a few spats with the media this season. The former league MVP has never been the most jovial person around the press, but it felt like he was a bit more on edge throughout the season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Apparently, Westbrook’s foul mood could have a lot to […]

Russell Westbrook had a horrible first season with the Los Angeles Lakers this term. There’s just no other way to put it. In fact, more than a few folks out there believe that it was his poor play that turned out to be one of the biggest factors in LA not even making it to […]

Nikola Jokic made history on Thursday night after being the only player in NBA history to log 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists. It was indeed a historic evening for the one-of-a-kind Nuggets big man. After Jokic led Denver to a 122-109 win over a surging Memphis Grizzlies side, the NBA on TNT crew […]

The NBA on TNT crew is a pretty fun bunch. On Thursday, however, Shaq and Co. may have gone a bit overboard with their antics. Dwyane Wade and Jamal Crawford went on a bit of a shootout on the set which resulted in one badly damaged camera. Considering all the high-tech equipment used by these […]

Things got heated between the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic on Thursday night and unsurprisingly, Montrezl Harrell was in the middle of what turned out to be a bench-clearing fight between these two sides. For starters, here’s a look at the incident that led to the ejection of Harrell, and two other players from […]

Rudy Gobert has won the Defensive Player of the Year award three times in the last four years. Right now, however, the Utah Jazz star is not considered to be the frontrunner to defend his title. Gobert himself has spoken out about what he clearly feels is an atrocity. The Jazz big man heaped praise […]

Anthony Edwards kept it going on Thursday night with another huge performance as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 127-121. Edwards dropped a career-high 49 points en route to joining the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant in the scoring record books. After his explosion against the Spurs, Edwards now has the […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic looked the worse for wear on Thursday night after being on the receiving end of a nasty elbow from Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. The reigning league Most Valuable Player had to quickly exit the game after he was bloodied up by the violent turn of events. Here […]

Much has been made out of LeBron James’ earlier statement about wanting to play with Stephen Curry. The hype isn’t surprising at all considering how the Los Angeles Lakers superstar basically hinted at the possibility of teaming up with the greatest shooter of all time somewhere down the road. As expected, this statement had the […]

It’s been nearly two years since Rudy Gobert emerged as the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19. The moments that led up to the Utah Jazz star’s infection were not exactly Gobert’s best moments, and there are still some folks who believe that he was responsible for starting the COVID outbreak within his […]

It’s completely possible that the Los Angeles Lakers would not be where they are right now if Anthony Davis were healthy. Unfortunately, the eight-time All-Star missed a significant part of the season, which has left the Lakers eliminated from playoff contention. This has been the case for Davis these past two seasons. This year, he’s […]

Anthony Davis has now spoken out about the rather surprising rumors swirling about his potential exit from the Los Angeles Lakers. With this team now looking at an early summer vacation after being eliminated from playoff contention, Davis was one of the names that popped up as a potential trade candidate for LA as this […]

Much has been made about Kevin Durant getting his jersey retired — both by the Oklahoma City Thunder and by the Golden State Warriors. Draymond Green has now chimed in on the debate and in his mind, it is clear which side he is taking here. In a recent interview on CBS Sports Radio, Green […]

Devin Booker has emerged as a late-season contender for this year’s Most Valuable Player award. The whispers became even louder of late after the Suns set the franchise record for most wins in a regular season. For Suns head coach Monty Williams, however, there is no doubt in his mind about Booker’s credentials. The 50-year-old […]

The first round of the playoffs in the East could present some of the most enticing matchups of the entire postseason. The Miami Heat are close to finally securing the top seed in the conference, but they could be facing one of the toughest teams in the East if Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets […]

Luka Doncic put on a show yet again on Wednesday night as the Mavs took down Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons, 131-113. Doncic had it going all game long and even Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes had to take notice of Luka’s outstanding play. Mahomes was left in awe of one particular […]

ESPN golden boy Stephen A. Smith had a few things to say about how the Los Angeles Lakers have failed miserably throughout the season. Now that they have officially been eliminated from the playoffs, Stephen A has turned his attention to LeBron James and his legacy. The King isn’t going to like what Smith has […]

At this point in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers parting ways with Frank Vogel feels all but inevitable. Someone has to take the blame for what has been a disastrous season for LA this term and unfortunately for him, it appears that coach Vogel is going to serve as the scapegoat. Several candidates have already […]

Now that the season is officially over for the Los Angeles Lakers, the time has come for the team to self-examine in order to identify the causes of their many shortcomings throughout the year. This will include team general manager Rob Pelinka, who let’s just say, probably isn’t in the safest of positions right now. […]

The Phoenix Suns just took down the Los Angeles Lakers in sensational fashion on Tuesday night with a 121-110 win. It wasn’t just any victory for the Suns, though, as it was their 63rd win of what has been a historic campaign for them. Tuesday’s victory allowed Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and the rest of […]

Jalen Green kept his late-season surge going on Tuesday night with another strong performance for the Houston Rockets. The rookie dropped another 30-piece en route to joining Sixers legend Allen Iverson in the NBA record books. Following Tuesday’s 30-point outing, Green is now just the second rookie in league history to score at least 30 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season officially came to an end on Tuesday night after they suffered a disheartening 121-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns. This was a long time coming for a hapless LeBron James-less Lakers side but it did not make the moment any easier for LA fans everywhere. To add insult to injury, […]

Joel Embiid came up with another monstrous performance on Tuesday night as he led the Sixers to a 131-122 win against the Indiana Pacers. The five-time All-Star exploded for 45 points en route to surpassing Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the race for this year’s scoring title. After Tuesday’s eruption, Embiid is now […]

It’s been a rather tumultuous past 10 months for Dennis Schroder but it seems as though the 28-year-old has found a home with the Houston Rockets following his mid-season move from the Boston Celtics. Schroder is currently on an expiring deal, however, and it remains to be seen if the Rockets intend to offer him […]

To say that the New York Knicks have been one of the most disappointing teams this season would be an understatement. After making a postseason appearance last year for the first time since 2013, Knicks fans were under the impression that things were finally beginning to look up for their beloved team. Now that they’re […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant recently received one of the biggest honors of his career when he was named as part of the NBA’s Top 75 players in league history. The NBA decided to follow it up with an epic token which KD clearly enjoyed receiving. The Nets star was gifted with an NBA Top […]

The Chicago Bulls received some brutal news on Tuesday night after it was revealed that Lonzo Ball could be shut down for the remainder of the season due to a lingering knee problem. This report comes via NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic: Sources: Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected to be shut down […]

Kevin Love is a trailblazer when it comes to mental health in the NBA. The Cavs star was one of the first individuals to come out publicly about his mental health illness, which basically started a movement within the league. Love has now chimed in on the nasty rumors involving Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons […]

DeMar DeRozan’s botched trade to the Los Angeles Lakers last summer has been the talk of the town of late after Magic Johnson revealed how he basically gave the former San Antonio Spurs star to LA on a silver platter only for LeBron James and the front office to turn him down in favor of […]