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Klay Thompson made a surprise appearance for the Golden State Warriors prior to tip-off of their Friday night tilt against the Toronto Raptors. The five-time All-Star was seen putting some shots up before the contest in full pre-game attire. Here’s a look at Klay throwing up a few shots on the hardcourt–something that we haven’t […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently in the midst of a dog fight for a spot in the playoffs in the Western Conference. On Thursday, Dubs star Draymond Green sounded off on the idea that he is motivated by the prospect of taking part in a play-in game in order to make the postseason cut […]

The Houston Police Department has just communicated that a new complaint has been filed against Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson. This report comes via an official statement courtesy of the Houston Police Department on Twitter: HPD Statement #HouNews pic.twitter.com/s9DfEDZYsy — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) April 2, 2021 Aside from confirmation that a new complainant has […]

Much has been made about the MLB’s decision to pull out the All-Star Game from Atlanta amid the major issue of voter suppression in the state of Georgia. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has weighed in on the polarizing issue, as he pronounced his full support towards the league’s decision. Roberts admitted that he […]

Kevin Durant’s spat with actor Michael Rapaport has developed into a full-blown social media controversy. Right now, it appears that the Brooklyn Nets are getting involved, with team head coach Steve Nash confirming that the organization is investigating the matter. According to Nash, the Nets are already looking closely at the issue at hand (h/t […]

On Thursday, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers posted a hilarious photo of himself in a seemingly distressed state. Melo was clearly unhappy with how much smoke the Detroit Pistons’ fog machine was producing and he made sure to make his true feelings known about it. As it turns out, it gave Los Angeles […]

One of the main reasons the Miami Heat brought in Victor Oladipo to the team is because of the elite defense he brings to the table. The two-time All-Star exhibited just that on his Miami debut on Thursday, clamping down none other than Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry in an outstanding defensive effort. Here’s […]

The COVID-19 vaccine has become one of the most polarizing issues not only in the United States but across the globe as well. As it turns out, not even NBA teams are immune from this hotly-debated topic, with recent reports emerging that some Boston Celtics players have refused to get vaccinated. Cs general manager and […]

Harrison Barnes is one of the first NBA personalities to reach out to the legendary Roy Williams following news that the 70-year-old has called time on his career as a head coach. Barnes, who himself spent two years under the tutelage of Williams in North Carolina, took to Twitter to honor his former coach. Barnes […]

It didn’t take too long for new Atlanta Hawks recruit Lou Williams to get accustomed to his new team. On Thursday, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner made his debut for the Hawks, and unsurprisingly, Sweet Lou picked up right where he left off. Williams scored his first bucket for the Hawks early […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant was faced with a tough, non-basketball question during Thursday’s pre-game press conference and the former league MVP took it like a champ. KD has been in a heap of controversy for his involvement in a heated and NSFW DM’s exchange with actor Michael Rapaport, and as it turns out, Durant […]

The defending champions Los Angeles Dodgers did not exactly kick off their title defense in the best way possible as they took on the Colorado Rockies on opening night. The third inning featured a pretty inexplicable play courtesy of Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner, which is the type of sequence that you just have to […]

The Brooklyn Nets were hosting the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, and the event presented itself as an opportunity for James Harden to rekindle some old flames with his former team. Prior to tip-off, Harden made his way to the Rockets bench to share a brief moment with former coach Stephen Silas and the rest […]

It was previously reported that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James started recruiting Stephen Curry during the All-Star Game back in early March. The rumor understandably went viral and has since prompted a response from Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers. According to Myers, these types of rumors are something that he has grown […]

The Bella Twins have just received the ultimate honor in the world of professional wrestling. On Tuesday, Nikki and Brie Bella were both inducted into the esteemed WWE Hall of Fame. Nikki shared an image of herself on Instagram in what appears to be a backstage shot prior to the awarding ceremony:   View this […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have just dodged a major bullet after young star Zion Williamson sustained what looked like a major injury on his right hand during Monday’s 115-109 victory over the Boston Celtics. According to Andrew Lopez of ESPN, Zion’s injury has been diagnosed as a sprained thumb on his right hand, and that […]

A date has been set for the much-awaited debut of Victor Oladio for his new team, the Miami Heat, following his trade deadline move from the Houston Rockets. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Oladipo is set to play his first game for Miami on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors: Erik Spoelstra […]

On Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets, Russell Westbrook just sent in his entry for dunk of the year. The Washington Wizards star baptized Hornets big man Bismack Biyombo in a poster slam that sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. For his part, Robin Lopez was a first-hand witness to the insane dunk, but as it […]

Denver Nuggets rising star Michael Porter Jr. has been so impressive this season that he has received the ultimate honor of getting his own personalized chant. For one reason or another, his Nuggets teammate thought it was a good idea to incorporate a bit of Finding Nemo into the chant, and unsurprisingly, it has resulted in […]

In case you missed it, Russell Westbrook threw down an insane tomahawk jam over a hapless Bismack Biyombo during the Washington Wizards’ 114-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. Pleasantries were exchanged after the game, though, and Westbrook appeared to have checked on Biyombo following the final buzzer (h/t Bleacher Report on Twitter): […]

Russell Westbrook baptized Bismack Biyombo on Tuesday night as his Washington Wizards took on the Charlotte Hornets at the Capitol One Arena in DC. Westbrook did not give the Hornets big man a chance as he elevated over Biyombo for an insane facial. Biyombo knew what was coming, but he also knew that he had […]

Don’t mess around with Facundo Campazzo. This is a hard lesson Ben Simmons learned on Tuesday night as he was run over by the diminutive Denver Nuggets guard in a sequence that will certainly put a smile on the faces of Nuggets fans from around the world. Simmons tried to set a screen against Campazzo […]

Damian Lillard is one of the few remaining lifers in the NBA. He’s been with the Portland Trail Blazers from the get-go, and he simply has no intention of leaving. Lillard recently reiterated (again) his unwavering loyalty to Portland while also taking a shot at the current state of the NBA (h/t Blazers Nation on […]

It’s hard to deny that right now, the Brooklyn Nets are looking like the heavy favorite to lift the title at the end of this season. Their mid-season moves all but guarantees that at the very least, this team is going to be competing in the Finals this term. If you ask Nets head coach […]

There is no doubt that Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will go down in history as one of the greatest to ever play the game. Nevertheless, the former back-to-back MVP was himself a bit of a late bloomer, who unlike his rookie teammate James Wiseman, is already navigating life in the NBA at the […]

One of the biggest developments that came out of last week’s trade deadline was the Brooklyn Nets signing former All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge to a one-year deal. This move further bolstered the Nets’ championship hopes this season, as they added another key piece in what has become a true powerhouse side. When asked why […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant may be on the sidelines right now due to injury, but he sure is taking his spot in the limelight. It’s not exactly the type of good publicity he would prefer though, as KD is now involved in another bit of controversy on social media. Just recently, actor and outspoken […]

It was earlier reported on Tuesday that the Utah Jazz team plane had to take an emergency landing after hitting a flock of birds. Fortunately, everyone on board came out of the incident unscathed. Players from the Jazz have since sent out their reactions to what turned out to be a frightening experience, and unsurprisingly, they […]

The Brooklyn Nets just bolstered their title aspirations this season after swooping in on former San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge. Nets star Kyrie Irving has spoken out about his team’s latest addition, and it’s safe to say that Kyrie is pretty happy about their latest mid-season recruit. Irving had nothing but praise towards […]

The Memphis Grizzlies came away with a 120-110 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday, but ironically, one of the best plays of the game came right after the final buzzer. Ja Morant saved his best for last as he came up with an insane slam to punctuate their win over the Rockets. Here’s a […]

The Miami Heat just pulled off a hard-fought victory against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden on Monday night, and it’s safe to say that they were pretty happy about it. So much so, that Heat big man Bam Adebayo decided to bust out his dance moves as he video-bombed teammate Jimmy Butler’s […]

Russell Westbrook had himself a game on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. The former league MVP logged an insane stat line for the Wahsington Wizards that has literally never been seen in the league before. Fred Katz of The Athletic provides some insight on how truly staggering Westbrook’s performance was: Russell Westbrook had 35 points, […]

Right now, it’s safe to say that Russell Westbrook has adjusted quite well to life with the Washington Wizards. On Monday, the former league MVP notched another triple-double en route to setting the record for the most triple-doubles in Wizards franchise history. The kicker? Westbrook has played just 37 games for the Wizards so far. […]

It’s no secret that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is a tremendous passer. So much so, that there have been more than a few folks out there that have made the claim that he is the best passing big man of all time. As it turns out, Jokic does actually have a claim to this […]

It has been a week since we last saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander take the floor for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The highly-promising shooting guard has been dealing with a foot injury, and as it appears, he is currently not in line for a return in the immediate future. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an update […]

With so much that has gone down in the NBA over the past couple of months, James Harden’s move away from the Houston Rockets now feels like a lifetime away. Rockets general manager Rafael Stone was recently asked if he holds any regret about letting Harden leave, but at this point, the high-ranking team executive […]

Victor Oldaipo’s tenure with the Houston Rockets lasted just 20 games. The Rockets offloaded the two-time All-Star during Thursday’s trade deadline, sending him to the Miami Heat. This put an abrupt end to Oladipo’s time in Houston after just around two months following his arrival in mid-January. Houston general manager Rafael Stone has spoken out […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson just had successful surgery to repair the foot fracture he sustained on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. This report comes via the Knicks’ official Twitter page: Mitchell Robinson had successful surgery today to repair a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot at the Hospital for Special Surgery […]

The rich just get richer. This is exactly the case for the Brooklyn Nets, who themselves recently acquired the services of former All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge after he agreed to a buyout with the San Antonio Spurs. Aldridge has been out of action for an extended period, and according to Nets head coach Steve […]