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The Boston Celtics recently announced that Gordon Hayward will need around a month to recover from a Grade III sprain he sustained in the C’s Game 1 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Boston guard Marcus Smart is expected to take over the reigns as the starter in Hayward’s absence, and Smart opened up […]

It has been nearly three decades now since the father of the great Michael Jordan was murdered in North Carolina. A new development has recently turned up in this case. According to a report by TMZ Sports, Larry Demery, one of the men convicted of killing James Jordan Srs, is set to be released in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a surprise loss on Tuesday, as the Portland Trail Blazers handed them a Game 1 defeat in their first-round matchup. After the game, Lakers superstar Anthony Davis was asked to comment about the disappointing loss, and the 27-year-old could not help but discuss the significance of losing home-court advantage in […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran swingman Danny Green has emerged as a scapegoat for many Lakers fans following their team’s disappointing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. After going down 1-0 in the series against an underdog Blazers side, the Lakers faithful had to find someone to blame for their team’s subpar showing in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was asked about his intention of activating “playoff mode” following his team’s shock loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round matchup on Tuesday. LeBron was quick to remind the media about the huge difference of playing inside the bubble, and how this has affected […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James decided to put on a hat with a very strong message during his team’s post-game press conference on Tuesday. The 35-year-old took a “Make America Great Again” hat and revised the text to “Make America arrest the cops that killed Breonna Taylor.” When asked about his message, LeBron reiterated […]

Inside the NBA host Kenny Smith came out with a bold statement following the Portland Trail Blazers shock win against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round matchup. Smith was so impressed with Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard that he came out and said: “I don’t think you can shoot as […]

The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off a huge upset on Tuesday, as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of this first-versus-eighth Western Conference Playoffs matchup. Damian Lillard led his team with another tremendous performance, but he was quick to heap praise on his teammates after what was an amazing victory for Portland. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers just shocked the Los Angeles Lakers with a Game 1 victory in their first-round matchup in the Western Conference Playoffs. Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard was on point again, as he led his team to a very impressive upset against the first-seeded Lakers, 100-93. The Blazers take a 1-0 series […]

LeBron James made history yet again for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday in Game 1 of LA’s first-round matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. With LeBron logging a triple-double late in the third quarter, he just passed the late, great Kobe Bryant for the third most triple-doubles in Lakers franchise history. LeBron passed Kobe […]

It wasn’t until 1974 that the Utah Jazz made its debut in the NBA. They may be a relatively younger franchise as opposed to their more tenured counterparts in the league, but the Jazz still have a rich history to their name. Through the years, this team has been involved in a number of memorable […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic just made history on Monday, as his 42-point outing set the record for the most points scored by any player in his playoffs debut. However, despite his heroics, the Mavs still suffered a 118-110 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers. After the defeat, Luka gave a rather […]

The Boston Celtics secured a 109-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in the opening game of their first-round playoffs match-up. Unfortunately, it came with quite a cost after Gordon Hayward sustained an ankle injury. New reports have now surfaced pertaining to the status of the 30-year-old small forward, and at the moment, it’s […]

The Boston Celtics drew first blood in their first-round playoffs match-up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, winning 109-101. For Sixers star big man Joel Embiid, he believes that he needs to take a more significant role for the team moving forward in order to give Philly a fighting chance. Embiid took a bit of […]

As most expected, the Toronto Raptors secured a Game 1 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. However, despite the convincing win, Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry has no intention of letting their easy victory get in their heads. In Kyle Lowry’s mind, he believes that the best thing to do would be to […]

A timely update has been provided on the status of Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook, as the former MVP continues on his road to recovery from a quad injury he recently sustained. In line with previous reports, Westbrook is indeed set to miss the first couple of games of his team’s first-round matchup against the […]

Along with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has headlined the “More Than a Vote” movement that recently penned an open letter for fans about Black voter suppression. The lengthy message started off by providing an introduction of the movement and the cause they are fighting for: We are […]

The 2020 NBA Playoffs are finally upon us. At one point we weren’t sure we were going to make it, but thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of everyone in the league, here we are. There’s so much to cover in our version of predictions for the 2020 NBA Playoffs, so without further adieu, […]

The season-ending injury sustained by Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is just one reason why many believe the Sixers are going to be one-and-done in the playoffs. However, the Sixers’ first-round opponent in the Boston Celtics continue to be wary of the dangers of this side sans their All-Star point forward. Celtics head coach Brad […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker emerged as one of the best players in the bubble, but now that he’s departed the Disney World complex following his team’s elimination, the 23-year-old is still shooting his shot off the court. Booker was recently spotted with Kendall Jenner having a nice evening out in the town. A report […]

The first-round meeting between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder has emerged as one of the most intriguing matchups in the opening round of the playoffs. Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul has done a tremendous job leading his team to a surprisingly impressive performance all season long, which is why Rockets guard Eric […]

After what was a disappointing time inside the Disney World bubble, the New Orleans Pelicans front office have made their first move of the offseason. It comes in the form of a major shakeup in the coaching department, with the Pelicans opting to part ways with head coach Alvin Gentry. Having signed with New Orleans […]

Steve Nash joins the long list of former and current NBA players jumping on the MVP hype train of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Nash admitted that it’s going to be a tough choice between the Bucks forward and Los Angeles Lakers leader LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. But in his mind, Giannis […]

There’s no denying that momentum-wise, the Portland Trail Blazers have the edge over the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round matchup in the Western Conference Playoffs. The Blazers are coming off a tremendous run in the bubble, which they ended with another impressive victory on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies to secure their spot in […]

Isaiah Thomas has just pitched himself as a potential offseason addition for the Golden State Warriors. According to the 31-year-old, he’d be more than willing to take on a bench role for the Dubs, who are fully expected to mount a formidable challenge for the title next season. Thomas made his proposal in response to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face an uphill battle to kick off their postseason campaign as they take on the defending champion Toronto Raptors in the first round. Nets swingman Caris LeVert will need to carry much of the load for a depleted Brooklyn side, and the 25-year-old recently shared how teammate Kyrie Irving […]

TMZ Sports has obtained leaked audio of the farewell speech made by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as he bid farewell to everyone on set of the highly anticipated film, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Not to worry, the speech had nothing to do with the movie’s storyline, so there won’t be any spoilers. […]

The first-round playoffs match-up between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets presents itself as possibly the most intriguing series in the opening round. For starters, these two teams have history. The Thunder and the Rockets were involved in one of the many blockbuster deals in the summer of 2019, with Chris Paul and […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard is one of the best players in the NBA at the moment — a fact that he has proven through his tremendous performances since the restart. He is also a marketing genius, as it turns out, opting to release a new track right after securing a huge […]

The Portland Trail Blazers secured their spot in the playoffs following a 126-122 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, thanks in part to CJ McCollum who played really well despite a lingering back issue. After the game, McCollum opened up about playing through the lower back fracture and explained why it was important for […]

As far as odds go, the Brooklyn Nets are one of the teams that many expect to have a short postseason run this season. Finishing seventh in the Eastern Conference, the Nets are set to face off against the second-seeded Toronto Raptors, who also happen to be the NBA’s defending champs. Obviously, this is not […]

An NBA photographer has been relieved of his post after sharing a highly-offensive meme targeting Democratic party vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris. A veteran photographer named Bill Baptist decided to post an overly misogynistic message degrading the character of Harris on his own Facebook page, and unfortunately for him, the NBA caught wind of his tasteless […]

The Miami Heat have been one of the biggest surprise packages of the season, as they are now set to face off against the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs. If you think that Miami is just happy to be part of the postseason picture, then you are mistaken. Just ask Heat […]

The Phoenix Suns and their tremendous run in the Disney World bubble have been the talk of the town of late. However, despite winning all eight of their games since the restart, this team still missed out on the playoffs — a tragedy that Suns star Devin Booker has recently opened up about. According to […]

One of the most intriguing storylines entering the postseason is the playoffs debut of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. Now in his second year in the league, the reigning Rookie of the Year is set to get his first taste of NBA Playoffs basketball, which according to some of his former EuroLeague colleagues is something […]

The season of the New Orleans Pelicans might have ultimately ended in disappointment, but they can at least cling onto the fact that rookie sensation Zion Williamson had an outstanding debut campaign. So much so, that the 20-year-old was actually able to (almost) replicate a scoring feat held by none other than the GOAT himself, […]

Skip Bayless loves to be at the center of controversy. Most recently, he took aim at Protland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard, which seems only natural for the outspoken broadcaster given how Lillard has made headlines of late due to his tremendous play inside the Disney World bubble. Bayless has criticized Lillard on more than […]

The Houston Rockets recently shared a James Harden clip on its official Twitter account, aimed directly at Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. Before we get into it, here is the aforementioned clip: https://twitter.com/houstonrockets/status/1294455624047239168?s=21 For those lacking context, Doncic dished out a similar between-the-legs dime the Houston star’s a few days ago. He hit up Mavs […]

Los Angeles Clippers rookie Terance Mann had the best game of his life on Friday, nearly finishing with an impressive triple-double to lead LA to a hard-fought 107-103 overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reigning Finals MVP and Clippers teammate Kawhi Leonard was in Mann’s ear all night long, and towards the end, the […]