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The Memphis Grizzlies took care of business on Monday night as they blew out the Golden State Warriors, 123-95. Both teams were missing some of their stars in this one, which meant that other players on the squad had to step in for their respective sides. For Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala, it was a chance […]

The Miami Heat finally ended their four-game losing streak on Monday with a big win over the Sacramento Kings. It was a crucially important victory for the Heat whose struggles of late have led to a major bust-up within the squad. Last Wednesday, in Miami’s 118-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors, Jimmy Butler got […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost another big lead on Sunday night as they let the New Orleans pelicans mount a come-from-behind victory in what was a crucial game in terms of positioning out in the Western Conference. LeBron James and Co. let the Pels come from as much as 23 points to take the 116-108 […]

Sooner or later, the Los Angeles Lakers will need to face the music. They just aren’t a very good team and the odds of them winning the title this season have been reduced to slim to none. They might be able to book their place in the playoffs via the Play-In game, but it’s now […]

Colby Covington is not only one of the top MMA fighters in today’s game. The interim UFC Welterweight Champion also happens to be one of the biggest haters of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on the entire planet. Just recently, Covington decided to take another shot at The King. This time, the UFC champ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a big one on Sunday night after they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans, 116-108. The defeat means that the Pels have now surpassed LA for the ninth spot in the West as both teams battle for positioning for the last remaining Play-In slot in the conference. After the game, […]

The Cleveland Browns were able to land one of the top quarterbacks in the game today when they successfully traded for Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. However, there’s also no denying that the three-time Pro-Bowler happens to be one of the most controversial figures in the NFL right now. Watson is currently in the […]

Tristan Thompson’s most recent referee altercation is going to cost him big time. The Chicago Bulls veteran has been slapped by a hefty $20,000 fine by the NBA for using profanity towards the referee. This report comes via  Larry Hawley of WGN News: For using profanity at an official late in the Bulls’ loss to […]

The older generations out there — yours truly included — still fondly remember how truly dominant of a force the great Shaquille O’Neal was during his playing days with the Los Angeles Lakers. For some of us, it’s hard to imagine that Shaq is actually already 50 years old. Much like most other 50-somethings out […]

In 14 games since the All-Star break, the Chicago Bulls have won just four of them. This is exactly why this team has fallen to the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference and is now in danger of falling further behind in the rankings. Something’s gotta give for Chicago and right now, it is clear […]

He may not be in contention for this season’s Rookie of the Year award but there is no doubt that Josh Giddey had a tremendous debut campaign with the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Giddey has been out of action for more than a month now due to a lingering hip injury and as it […]

Saturday’s clash between the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors was abruptly suspended in the second quarter after a rather alarming incident inside Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. According to Raptors beat writer Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, a small fire broke out inside the stadium prompting the city’s fire services to call for an emergency evacuation […]

It’s no secret that Allen Iverson was one of the most controversial figures in the NBA during his playing days. The diminutive 6-foot guard’s larger-than-life persona was unlike any other the league had seen before he arrived and it did not come as a surprise that the Sixers icon absolutely took the NBA by storm. […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be hosting the Miami Heat on Saturday night in what is a marquee matchup between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Miami currently has the best record in the East, while Kevin Durant and his Nets remain as one of the favorites to go all the way this […]

Mathematically speaking, the Sacramento Kings are still in the running for an unlikely appearance in the playoffs via the Play-In game. Realistically, however, this team is on the verge of yet another forgettable season. The Kings made some major moves during the February trade deadline, which included the addition of two-time All-Star big man Domantas […]

Amid what has been a forgettable season for Russell Westbrook in Hollywood, rumors have already been circling about a potential exit from the Los Angeles Lakers this coming offseason. In the weeks leading up to the February trade deadline, Russ was actually already linked to several teams in a handful of trade scenarios. One such […]

Few other players in the history of the NBA can say that he changed the culture of the NBA. Well, Sixers legend Allen Iverson is one of those guys. He took the league by storm the moment he arrived and he almost single-handedly started a revolution in the culture of not only the NBA but […]

The MVP chatter has been very loud of late with guys like Devin Booker and Ja Morant forcing their way into the conversation with the likes of Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. If you ask Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel, however, the 48-year-old shot-caller firmly believes that LeBron […]

There are few more memorable moments in Allen Iverson’s decorated career than the time he crossed the great Michael Jordan. The Sixers icon had a very colorful career in the NBA, to say the least, so for this particular moment to stand out speaks volumes of its magnitude. Iverson recently looked back at that infamous crossover […]

In spite of all the battles they had on the basketball court during their time in the NBA, it is clear that Allen Iverson holds Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant in very high regard. Iverson was devastated by the untimely passing of his foe-turned-good friend back in January 2020 and like most of us, […]

Russell Westbrook is simply one of, if not the most hated on individuals in the NBA this season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been on the receiving end of what feels like non-stop slander ever since he suited up for the purple and gold. Russ’ ex-teammate, Bradley Beal, has grown tired of all the […]

Most supporters of the Los Angeles Lakers don’t necessarily like former NBA point guard Jason Williams. He was a thorn on their side during his time in the league, particularly during the rivalry era between the Lakers and the Sacramento Kings. As it turns out, however, Williams appears to have a goal of establishing himself […]

Draymond Green is one of the most outspoken individuals in all of the NBA. This is exactly why it comes as no surprise that he has now decided to chime in on the raging debate about who the real GOAT truly is between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and the great Michael Jordan. Interestingly […]

No one is above the law. Not even if you’re Boston Celtics icon and two-time NBA champion Ray Allen. The 46-year-old Hall of Famer had to learn this the hard way after Allen was reportedly reprimanded and slapped with a fine by a U.S. District judge for failing to fulfill his duty as part of […]

The Phoenix Suns just clinched the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference on Thursday night with an emphatic win over the Denver Nuggets, 140-130. It was a big game for the Suns so naturally, Devin Booker stepped up to lead his team to victory. It was a statement performance by the Suns All-Star, dropping […]

The entire football world was shocked when the Green Bay Packers announced that they were trading Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders. We all knew that Adams and the Packers were at an impasse with regard to his new contract, but still, not too many saw this one coming. Apparently, even Packers wide receiver […]

Even before John Wall left the Washington Wizards back in 2020, rumors about his alleged rift with teammate Bradley Beal were already circling. In fact, some believed that this was one of the reasons behind Wall’s decision to move on from the franchise that drafted him first overall more than a decade ago. All of […]

The Miami Heat may be in the midst of a bit of a rough patch with regard to the recent in-game dust-up involving Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, and Udonis Haslem. However, they are keeping their eye on the prize and the front office continues to make moves to ensure that this team is in the […]

JR Smith took a lot of flack when he announced his decision to go back to college to become a golf player. When Smith enrolled in North Carolina A&T, a lot of people did not take his move seriously. As a matter of fact, more than a few folks out there thought it was a […]

Apparently, Marcus Smart is a big Star Wars buff. The Boston Celtics guard showcased his fandom on Twitter recently by quoting the great Jedi Yoda to stake his claim for this season’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Smart retweeted a post by The Athletic running down their picks for this season’s DPOY. The Celtics […]

Former Sacramento Kings point guard Jason Williams recently made waves amid his hot take about Kobe Bryant. In a recent statement, Williams said that he does not consider Kobe to be part of his Top 5 list of greatest Lakers of all time. Unsurprisingly, Williams was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism after […]

If the Play-In tournament started today, the ninth-seeded Los Angeles Lakers would be facing the New Orleans Pelicans, who are currently 10th in the Western Conference. There’s still a little less than a month remaining in the regular season, but it does look like this is going to be the scenario for the Play-In game. […]

Anthony Davis is working his way back from a mid-foot sprain that has kept him out of the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers for well over a month now. Based on this most recent report, it sounds like LA will be able to get their superstar big man back right on time. According to […]

James Harden was forced to exit Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after the Sixers superstar suffered what appeared to be some sort of leg injury. Harden, who sat out Monday’s 113-106 win against the Miami Heat, was seen writhing in pain on the floor grabbing onto his right leg late in the third […]

LeBron James came up with one of the best dunks of the season on Monday night as he absolutely posterized his good buddy Kevin Love. The basketball world was left in awe by the 37-year-old’s aerial acrobatics, and even Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green had to jump in on the action. Green had a […]

Jimmy Butler got into a heated altercation with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra during Wednesday’s disappointing 118-104 loss against a shorthanded Golden State Warriors side. The pair had to be separated after their conversation escalated to a rather unsavory level. Even Heat veteran Udonis Haslem got involved, and he too had to be held […]

Ja Morant’s dad was in attendance for the Memphis Grizzlies’ marquee matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Apparently, he knew all along that the Grizzlies would emerge victorious in this one. True enough, his confident message turned prophetic as a shorthanded Memphis side upset Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the rest of the […]

Draymond Green recently made a sizable contribution to the NBA’s ever-growing fine pool after the Golden State Warriors star was involved in yet another altercation with a game official. Green was ejected from Monday’s 110-108 loss to the San Antonio Spurs for directing profanity at the game official and he was subsequently slapped with a […]

Right now, there remains a glimmer of hope for the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite what has been an undeniably horrible season for them this year, all hope is not lost. At least not yet. Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal appears to be on the same boat. The Hall of Fame big man recently came out with […]