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Victor Oladipo could have already played his last game for the Houston Rockets. With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Rockets have just announced that the 6-foot-4 combo guard will be out of action for Wednesday’s tilt against the Charlotte Hornets. As reported by Marc Stein of the New York Times, Oladipo will sit out […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has some very high hopes for Wolves rookie sensation Anthony Edwards. However, the 51-year-old shot-caller admits that Edwards still has a bit to learn at this point. While he has taken the league by storm in what has been a highly impressive debut campaign, there’s no denying that there […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick nurse has addressed the much-talked-about spat he had with Pascal Siakam during Sunday’s disappointing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Apparently, lines were crossed during the exchange which led to the team reportedly fining Siakam a hefty $50,000 for his actions. For his part, Nurse attempted to downplay the heated exchange […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre has a bit of a hot take on the whole GOAT debate, and it’s not going to make fans of LeBron James happy. In a recent appearance on The Complex Sports Podcast, Oubre explained why he firmly believes that there are no players from this generation (read: LeBron) that deserve […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the market for a point guard. Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors has been heavily linked to a move to the Sixers, but as it turns out, he’s not the only guard on Philly’s radar. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Sixers have a few other point […]

Aaron Gordon has come out with a clear statement following his recent decision to request for a trade away from the Orlando Magic. As it turns out, Gordon is no longer happy with how things stand with his current team. Gordon faced the media following Orlando’s 110-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets, and unsurprisingly, the […]

It’s no secret that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are BFFs. Nevertheless, this did not stand in the way of the Miami Heat legend saying out loud that in his mind, Michael Jordan will always be the GOAT. For starters, Wade set the premise as to why he firmly believes that LeBron has done enough […]

The Golden State Warriors will need to make a few changes to their lineup with superstar point guard Stephen Curry on the shelf. Steve Kerr already has a solution in mind and it comes in the form of rookie sensation James Wiseman. No, Wiseman isn’t going to be taking on point guard duties sans Steph. […]

Don’t mess around with Brian Scalabrine. This was the lesson a high school kid had to learn the hard way as he made the horrible decision of challenging the White Mamba to a game of one-on-one. The worst part was that they put their shoes on the line. Here’s a 43-year-old Scalabrine mercilessly taking a […]

With trade rumors surfacing on a potential move away from the Boston Celtics for veteran big man Tristan Thompson, reports recently emerged that one of the reasons why Thompson could be on his way out is because he isn’t exactly the most well-loved figure inside the Celtics locker room. Boston star Jaylen Brown caught wind […]

Kyle Lowry has emerged as one of the biggest names in the trade market of late. The Toronto Raptors guard could be on the move in the coming days, and the Philadelphia 76ers appear to be extremely interested in landing the services of the six-time All-Star. According to reports, the Sixers are now willing to […]

Tragedy struck in Boulder, Colorado on Monday when an armed suspect shot and killed no less than 10 individuals inside a supermarket in what is being dubbed as yet another mass shooting. For his part, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone could not help but be emotional when speaking about the incident that transpired so […]

The Los Angeles Clippers appear to have hit a bit of a speed bump in their rumored pursuit of New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball. L.A. still remains determined to land their man, though, and they have now reportedly resorted to a different approach in their attempt to acquire the 23-year-old. According to reports, […]

Kyle Lowry’s future in the NBA is going to be decided within the next few days. As it turns out, he might actually be leaving the Toronto Raptors. Rumors have been rife about a looming trade for the veteran point guard, and despite his own indication of his desire to stay in Toronto, it appears […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves bowed out to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, 112-103. Anthony Edwards did not have the best of games for the Wolves, and it resulted in the highly-touted rookie being benched in the fourth period. After the game, Edwards admitted that he was not happy with Timberwolves coach Chris Finch’s decision to […]

Joakim Noah recently announced his retirement from professional basketball. He was in attendance in the United Center on Monday night as the Chicago Bulls hosted the Utah Jazz, so the team decided it was a good opportunity to honor the former Bull. Chicago came out with a pretty awesome tribute video for Noah which they […]

One of the biggest storylines that have come out of late is the saga involving Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and former player Kevin Durant. KD clapped back at Kerr for the comments the latter made on Monday, and right now, coach Kerr has called out the media for what he deems to […]

Things are certainly heating up with regards to Lonzo Ball’s current status with the New Orleans Pelicans. With trade talks rumbling, it is now being reported that the 23-year-old is looking at a $9-million increase in his pay for the 2021-22 campaign. Right now, Ball is set to earn $11 million this season — a […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul just cracked 10,000 career assists. It was an undeniably impressive milestone from the 11-time All-Star point guard and it has prompted a congratulatory message from another all-time great in Magic Johnson. Johnson took to Twitter to heap praise on Paul and his remarkable achievement: I want to congratulate Chris Paul […]

It’s safe to say Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant didn’t appreciate the recent remarks of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. In a recent appearance on the Real Ones podcast with Logan Murdock and Raja Bell, Kerr noted that he didn’t enjoy the Warriors’ final season with Kevin Durant, noting that it was full of […]

Last season, the Golden State Warriors won just 15 games throughout the campaign. Nevertheless, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr recently admitted that he enjoyed that year even more than he did the 2018-19 season, which happened to be Kevin Durant’s final year with the Warriors. In a recent appearance on the Real Ones podcast with […]

We lost a legend on Monday when it was announced that the great Elgin Baylor had passed away at the age of 86. His death was mourned by the basketball community, and for his part, former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Jerry West, now with the Los Angeles Clippers as an executive board member, could not […]

Lonzo Ball has sounded off on the trade talks linking him to a move away from the New Orleans Pelicans. According to a report, the 23-year-old appears to be willing to remain in New Orleans, despite his dad, LaVar Ball, adamantly stating that Lonzo wants out. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, […]

Sunday night featured a marquee matchup for the New York Knicks as they took on the mighty Philadelphia 76ers. It ended up being a nail-biter with Knicks star Julius Randle tying the game in the dying seconds with a corner triple that is reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard’s series-winner against the Sixers a couple of years […]

Victor Oladipo’s days with the Houston Rockets appear to be numbered. With the trade deadline fast approaching, it now appears that the Rockets are shopping off the former All-Star, which at this point, might just lead to a reunion between Oladipo and the Orlando Magic. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer reports that an Oladipo-Aaron Gordon […]

The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, with the home team emerging with a 113-106 victory. After the game, Wizards star Russell Westbrook made an effort to interact with the fans in attendance as he decided to give away his game-worn jersey. It wasn’t just any fan, though, as Russ handed it […]

Reports have just indicated that Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has sustained a fractured right wrist and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. The 19-year-old suffered the injury during Charlotte’s 125-98 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, and below is the exact play where LaMelo fractured the wrist on his […]

The season of Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is in jeopardy after it was revealed he fractured his wrist. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Ball is feared to have sustained the right wrist  injury after his fall against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. The Hornets, however, are seeking second opinions on the […]

Jaylen Brown had a memorable outing on Sunday as he led the Boston Celtics to a 112-96 win over the Orlando Magic. The 24-year-old torched the Magic for 34 points on no less than 10 three-pointers, which apparently, was just one shy of teammate Marcus Smart’s franchise record of 11 triples in a single game. […]

There was some concern surrounding James Harden after the Brooklyn Nets superstar appeared to have sustained a head injury in a collision with Garrison Mathews during Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards. Harden took a hard hit to the head as Mathews dove for a loose ball, which resulted in the former MVP staying on […]

Blake Griffin finally made his long-anticipated debut for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night after signing with the team as a free agent a couple of weeks back. Griffin instantly made his mark for the Nets in his first game as he emphatically rejected a lay-up attempt by Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal. Here’s […]

The New York Knicks have been pegged as potential buyers as the trade deadline approaches. Victor Oladipo and Lonzo Ball are a couple of big names that have been linked to a move to The Big Apple prior to March 25th and at this point, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has decided to address the […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the name of John Collins has emerged as one of the most sought-after targets on the trade market. A move away from the Atlanta Hawks seems to be imminent for the 23-year-old, but at this point, the Hawks are reportedly asking for a king’s ransom. According to Kevin O’Connor […]

Despite efforts made by both the Toronto Raptors and Kyle Lowry himself to quell trade rumors, talk of a potential move away from Toronto for the veteran point guard continues to rumble. The Miami Heat have now emerged as a frontrunner to acquire Lowry, given how the former All-Star reportedly prefers a move to South […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey has been known for his out-of-the-box approach when it comes to all things basketball (and perhaps beyond). Recently, the high-ranking Sixers executive addressed the constantly growing epidemic that is the three-point shot in the NBA, and apparently, Morey has a bit of radical a solution to it. […]

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan is gunning for PJ Tucker’s throne as the league’s undisputed sneaker king. Well, probably not. Nevertheless, DeRozan is definitely getting Ja Morant’s vote if there ever was an election for the NBA’s top sneaker dawg. Check this (really short) story out. Morant recently took to Twitter to share his […]

It comes as no surprise that Aaron Gordon’s name has once again surfaced in the weeks leading to the trade deadline. As it turns out, however, the Orlando Magic have slapped a huge price tag on the 25-year-old. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Magic will only consider parting ways with Gordon if they […]

The Atlanta Hawks bagged their eighth consecutive victory on Saturday in a tremendous win over the defending champs, the Los Angeles Lakers. What caught headlines, however, is the ankle injury LeBron James sustained during the contest — something that Hawks star Trae Young addressed after the game. James was forced to exit in the second […]

The Golden State Warriors enter Saturday’s tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies without their superstar point guard Stephen Curry, who is currently dealing with a tailbone injury. Ahead of the game, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr was asked about his star’s injury and unsurprisingly, the three-time NBA champion coach was cryptic in his response. Coach Kerr […]