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The Boston Celtics are not in a great place right now. Marcus Smart recently called out teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown publicly following another disappointing loss and unsurprisingly, Smart’s comments have been overly scrutinized by the media. In an earlier report, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that the Celtics held a players-only meeting to try […]

The drama within the Boston Celtics continues to rage on after Marcus Smart decided to call out Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown following the C’s monumental collapse against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Celtics reportedly held a players-only meeting which apparently, may not have produced the desired result. ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski […]

At this point, it has become abundantly clear that Klay Thompson is nearing his much-anticipated return to action. Dubs fans everywhere have gotten very excited about Thompson’s comeback and, as it turns out, even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is ready to go all-in on the Klay hype train. LeBron came across a now-viral […]

Golden State Warriors fans, it’s officially time to get excited. A clip of Klay Thompson draining three’s in full Dubs gear has just surfaced and this definitely serves as living proof that the All-Star two-guard is nearing his much-anticipated return to action. The Warriors star looked like he was ready to make a start for […]

There’s no denying that Miami Heat stud Tyler Herro has been one of the biggest revelations early in the season. Herro has been absolutely balling for the Heat to start the campaign and as a matter of fact, his performances have propelled him as an early contender for this season’s Sixth Man of the Year […]

In case y’all forgot, Derrick Rose still holds the record for being the youngest ever NBA MVP. The New York Knicks star made history several years ago when he bagged the coveted individual award at the age of 22. Right now, though, it looks like his son PJ is going to be gunning for that […]

To say that Giannis Antetokounmpo was relieved following the Milwaukee Bucks 117-89 win over the Detroit Pistons would be a complete understatement. The former back-to-back MVP literally let off a huge sigh of relief after the victory as he came out with a hilarious confession during his post-game presser. According to Giannis, he thought the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bagged another victory on Tuesday after defeating the Houston Rockets in Staples Center, 119-117. Russell Westbrook put forth one of his best games as a member of the Purple and Gold, but unfortunately for him, he still was not spared from some post-game criticism. Lakers icon Derek Fisher was speaking as […]

During his playing years, Sir Charles Barkley was never the most in-shape player in the league. The Hall of Famer spoke from experience as he provided some words of wisdom for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who appears to be struggling with his weight right now. According to Barkley, he’s been in this exact […]

The Phoenix Suns pulled off a tremendous comeback win on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, 112-100. For his part, it was a truly historic evening for the point god himself, Chris Paul. CP3 just passed another Suns legend in Steve Nash for the No. 3 spot on the NBA’s all-time assists list. The Suns […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night as they looked to improve on what has been a lackluster start to their 2021-22 campaign. LeBron James looked like a man on a mission throughout the contest and at one point, he released some of his anger at the rim with an […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to ban an unvaccinated Kyrie Irving from joining the team has received mixed reactions from the public. However, the Nets have one major supporter in New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who herself recently praised the organization for taking a stance against Irving’s decision not to get the vaccine. According to Gov. […]

The Toronto Raptors have received a huge boost after it was revealed that former All-Star forward Pascal Siakam is nearing his return. After undergoing surgery on his left shoulder last June, it appears that Siakam is now very close to a full recovery as he looks to re-join his team at the soonest possible time. […]

Right now, it remains to be seen if Kawhi Leonard will be able to take the floor for the Los Angeles Clippers this season. The former Finals MVP is still recovering from ACL surgery and right now, the Clippers have yet to provide an official timetable for his return. One thing we can say for […]

There appears to be a lot of confusion right now with regards to New York City’s vaccination mandate. Even the governor herself seems to have been misinformed when it comes to the city and the NBA’s policy on unvaccinated players. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving will likely have something to say about this issue. New […]

It looks like Draymond Green believes in the saying “Start ’em young.” This is exactly what the Golden State Warriors star is doing with his son, Draymond Jr., who himself appears to be auditioning for Stephen Curry’s job. Here’s a heartwarming clip of Draymond Jr. assisting his dad during 1-on-1 drills, and it’s probably the […]

Marcus Smart made headlines on Monday after he decided to call out Boston Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for not passing the ball enough. Boston fell to the Chicago Bulls in disastrous fashion and it has put the team in a bit of a frenzy. Smart was not very positive in his post-game […]

It was previously reported that LA county had demanded that Vanessa Bryant submit the results of a psychiatric test as part of her lawsuit against the county. A judge has now made a ruling on the claim, and it looks like the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant won’t be undergoing any tests […]

Damian Lillard had another poor shooting night on Monday as the Portland Blazers fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 113-103. Dame has been struggling mightily to start the season as the Blazers now fall to 3-4. In his mind, however, Dame is more than willing to embrace the difficulties he’s currently going through. According to the […]

The Boston Celtics suffered their fifth loss of the season on Monday in embarrassing fashion. After mounting a significant lead over the Chicago Bulls in the second half, the Celtics had a monumental collapse in the fourth quarter as they allowed Chicago to escape with a 128-114 comeback victory in TD Garden. Celtics talisman Marcus […]

Fans of Philadelphia 76ers serenaded Damian Lillard on Monday night as the Portland Trail Blazers came to town. Early in the game, the Sixers home crowd began chanting “We want Lillard” as the Blazers star headed to the free-throw line to shoot a pair. Dame did not pay any attention to the cheers, but as […]

Anthony Davis put up an impressive 16-point, 13-rebound double-double on Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers logged back-to-back wins at the expense of the Houston Rockets. It was an all-around effort from the entire squad, but in his mind, AD believes there was one key factor that led to the W. According to Davis, it […]

It’s official. The Denver Broncos are sending three-time All-Pro linebacker Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams after the two teams agreed on a blockbuster deal that will involve LA sending back a couple of 2022 draft picks to the Rams. Miller himself has already come out with an emotional farewell message for Broncos fans […]

The Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams have just pulled off one of the biggest trades of the season thus far. The Broncos are sending former Super Bowl MVP winner Von Miller to LA in exchange for draft picks as the Rams look to mount a serious challenge for the title this year. Miller […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers were in Philadelphia on Monday to face off against the Sixers. As it turns out, this game presented itself as an opportunity for Philly fans to blatantly try and recruit Dame to their team amid trade rumors. Despite the fact that Ben Simmons’ relationship with the Sixers appears […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fourth win of the season on Sunday after defeating the Houston Rockets, 95-85, in Staples Center. LeBron James and Co. came out with a relatively impressive performance in the victory and it prompted quite a reaction from Rockets head coach Stephen Silas. After the game, Silas admitted that he’s […]

The Tennessee Titans recently received some concerning news about Derrick Henry’s injury status that could pretty much put their season in jeopardy. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has caught wind of Henry’s current situation and he’s taken to Instagram to share his thoughts on what could be a season-ending injury for the Titans running […]

Despite the marvelous things he’s done over the past few years, there are still a lot of people who continue to doubt LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has now sent a strong warning for his doubters after leading LA to their second straight win on Sunday against the Houston Rockets. At 36, there’s […]

Carmelo Anthony has been one of the biggest revelations for the Los Angeles Lakers amid what has been a slow start to the new campaign. Melo had another noteworthy outing in a 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday as helped LA improve to 4-3 on the season. At this point, there is little […]

The Washington Wizards faced off against the Boston Celtics on Saturday and this matchup presented itself as an opportunity for Wizards big man Montrezl Harrell to face off against a former Los Angeles Lakers teammate in Dennis Schroder. There appears to be no love lost between the ex-teammates with Harrell literally talking trash to Schroder […]

We are currently faced with some sad news after it was reported that Michael Johnson, the son of renowned TNT broadcaster Ernie Johnson, has died at the age of 33. Ernie Johnson himself confirmed the reports as he sent out a truly heartbreaking message via Twitter: “We are grieving and at the same time so […]

The Los Angeles Lakers logged their third win of the season on Saturday with a much-needed 113-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. LA was able to come out on top against a young and promising Cavs side, which also featured yet another noteworthy performance from rookie Evan Mobley. After the game, Anthony Davis had nothing […]

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has been through a lot during his time with the C’s. He’s faced all sorts of problems and controversies throughout his tenure as a head coach and now, as a top-level executive. Amid the myriad of rumors and speculation, the one allegation the 45-year-old has faced with […]

It’s now been 18 years since LeBron James made his debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers. So much has happened from that time and LeBron, who is now with the Los Angeles Lakers, recently looked back at the journey he’s taken. James took to Instagram to send a heartfelt message of appreciation, which also happens to […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered Saturday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers with a 2-3 record and there’s no denying that the team has been a bit on edge after a rather lackluster start to the new season. Kevin Durant was not exactly in a great mood throughout the contest and at one point, the Nets superstar […]

Klay Thompson may still be watching his Golden State Warriors teammates from the sidelines, but he’s definitely making his presence felt. In true Klay Thompson fashion, the Dubs star recently trolled Warriors teammate Stephen Curry and his outfit of choice from more than a decade ago. The NBA recently shared a clip from 2009 that […]

Arguably the biggest highlight of the Charlotte Hornets’ early-season run was their 111-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. As it turns out, however, it might have come at quite a cost for the Hornets considering how hip-hop icon and New York native Jay-Z appeared to have attempted to recruit LaMelo Ball to The […]

Udonis Haslem has long been the heart and soul of the Miami Heat. His invaluable role with the franchise has been his own for many years, and this dates all the way back to the Big 3 era with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Haslem recently sat down with Tyler R. Tynes of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been quite a revelation early in the season. Their strong play has led to a 3-1 start for the team in what could very well turn out to be a resurgent campaign for the young Wolves. After all the hard work they’ve been putting in, the Timberwolves took some time to […]