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The New Orleans Pelicans racked up another victory on Friday night, as they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-104 in the Smoothie King Center. This win was thanks in large part to another efficient performance from Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson, who finished with 24 points on 11-of-16 shooting, along with three rebounds, a couple of […]

Deandre Ayton had another monster performance for the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, finishing with 25 points (11-of-22 from the field, 3-of-4 from the line), 17 rebounds, and three blocks against the Los Angeles Clippers. It would, however, come in a losing effort, with the Clippers outgunning the Suns to emerge with a 102-92 victory in […]

The grueling season appears to be taking its toll on Dallas Mavericks sophomore sensation Luka Doncic. The 20-year-old made his return to the court on Wednesday following a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, and as it turns out, the reigning Rookie of the Year sustained another minor injury in the Mavs’ 109-103 victory […]

Despite recently signing free agent Markieff Morris for the rest of the season, it does not appear that the Los Angeles Lakers are done bringing in reinforcements for their title run this season. According to reports, the Lakers are also looking at 28-year-old shooting guard Dion Waiters as a potential late-season addition to their already […]

Chicago Bulls rookie guard Coby White has been on fire of late, averaging 33.7 points (on 57.4 percent shooting), 5.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while also knocking down 6.0 3-pointers (wow!) per game on a 58.1 percent clip (wow-er!) over the last three games. Those are some historic numbers right there, so the big question […]

We were all treated to an outstanding battle between the defending champion Toronto Raptors and the league-best Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, with the latter coming away with a huge 108-97 victory on the road. At the end of the day, this was just one out of the 82 other regular-season games for both teams, but […]

Prior to the start of this season, not many would have predicted that the Toronto Raptors would be able to successfully defend their Eastern Conference title. Teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers were always the favorites to come out of the East this term, but at this point in the campaign, Toronto has […]

There are probably few — if any — more popular teenage basketball players in the nation today than Bronny James. At such a young age, the media is already closely following his journey as he hopes to someday enter the NBA. LeBron James’ son, it’s time to take a gander at the projected heir to […]

The career of 31-year-old swingman Evan Turner is in a state of limbo right now. Turner was recently traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the blockbuster four-team trade that centered around Clint Capela (now with the Atlanta Hawks) and Robert Covington (now with the Houston Rockets). Turner was one of the many pieces […]

Monday’s Kobe Bryant memorial service was attended by some of the biggest celebrities on the planet, as they all paid tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend. Throughout all the coverage surrounding the recent death of Kobe and his daughter Gianna, very little attention — if any — has been placed on Bryant’s own […]

Former first overall pick Greg Oden recently opened up about the trials and tribulations he has and continues to go through following what was short-lived NBA career. One of the things the 32-year-old talked about is Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant, who incidentally, was selected second overall — just one spot behind Oden — back […]

The Atlanta Hawks scored another impressive victory on Saturday, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 111-107 in a tight encounter. This win was thanks in large part to the tremendous play of Atlanta’s duo of John Collins (35 points, 17 rebounds) and Trae Young (25 points, 10 assists), who have both been outstanding for their team this […]

The frustration appears to be mounting for the Chicago Bulls at this point during what has been a very disappointing season for the squad. On Saturday, the Bulls faced off against the Phoenix Suns, and at one juncture late in the game —  a point in which the game was already decided — Chicago head […]

There’s little doubt that Milwaukee Bucks reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will continue to dominate the league for years to come. This being the case, his impending free agency has gotten a ton of attention from every other NBA team, including the Toronto Raptors, even if the fact of the matter is that the likely scenario […]

Right now, New Orleans Pelicans big man Jahlil Okafor has settled in as a backup center on a promising team. Not so long ago, though, he was widely considered as a potential cornerstone after being selected third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers back in 2015. Unfortunately, things went poorly for Okafor with the Sixers. Some of […]

The highly publicized feud between former All-Star Charles Oakley and the New York Knicks appears to be moving in the right direction, with the organization extending an olive branch to Oakley after the Knicks legend lost his case in court against owner James Dolan. According to a recent write-up by Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Oakley’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was recently spotted vacationing in Cabo, Mexico. This was nothing out of the ordinary, considering how the All-Star break presents itself as an opportunity for the players to get some much-needed R&R time. What stood out for Leonard, though, was how he was photographed wearing his own jersey while […]

With the Australian NBL about to come to an end, 35-year-old big man Andrew Bogut has reportedly received some interest from a number of NBA teams. The belief was that the 7-foot center made his way home to his native of Australia this season as part of his retirement run, but Bogut’s outstanding form this […]

The Houston Rockets came out firing after an extended All-Star break, as they took down the Golden State Warriors in blowout fashion, 135-105. The Dubs did not stand a chance in this one, with the Rockets opening up a huge 38-17 lead to end the opening period, and they never looked back from there. Following […]

The Los Angeles Lakers duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis had a little bit of fun, which hilariously was at their own expense. The pair was shown some old Instagram photos of themselves, and they were asked to react to the same. As expected, hilarity ensued. 😅😅 @KingJames and @AntDavis23 dig into the archives […]

15-time All-Star and former NBA champ Kevin Garnett recently guested on Showtime’s “All The Smoke” hosted by Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes. During the episode, Garnett was asked to relive one of his best memories of the great Michael Jordan. It took Garnett a second to collect his thoughts — probably because he had a […]

New Orleans Pelicans first-time All-Star Brandon Ingram has been having the best season of his entire career. Interestingly, the 22-year-old is currently still on his rookie-scale deal, and will be entering free agency by the end of this current season. It is worth noting, though, that Ingram will be a restricted free agent, which means […]

Tim Bontemps of ESPN recently went out to interview several league executives and asked them about their expectations when it comes to some of the most pressing matters in the NBA today. One of the biggest issues discussed was the impending free agency of Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose current deal expires by the end of […]

The Boston Celtics will be in attendance during the Staples Center memorial service for Kobe Bryant, which will be held on Feb. 24. Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown recently opened up about having the privilege of attending this solemn occasion, and according to the 23-year-old, it will be an absolute honor for him to be able […]

A more relaxed and jovial Kevin Durant recently went on Bleacher Report’s “Take It There with Taylor Rooks.” In the 17-minute long interview, the Brooklyn Nets superstar opened up about a lot of things — from all the Knicks rumors to Kobe Bryant to his love of hip-hop. Toward the end of the entertaining interview, […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant recently guested on Bleacher Report’s “Take it There with Taylor Rooks,” and one of the first items discussed on the agenda was his foiled move to the New York Knicks last summer. In the interview, the two-time NBA champ explained why everybody thought he was going to be a Knick: “It’s […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the biggest winners coming out of the trade deadline. With the addition of veteran swingman Robert Covington, the Rockets further bolstered their squad and increased their chances of winning the title this season. James Harden and Russell Westbrook seem to agree with this notion, and they even believed it […]

One of the biggest what-ifs in the NBA over the past decade would have to be the now-defunct trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There’s no doubt that this was one of the most talented trios in league history, and the general consensus is that this group […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is now venturing into the vast world of children’s story books. It was recently announced that LeBron’s first book entitled “I Promise” is set for publication this August. As the name implies, the book will center around LeBron’s I PROMISE program. Last year, the three-time NBA champ opened the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is without a doubt one of the most prized assets in the NBA today. The Bucks are well aware of this and will do everything in their power to keep the 25-year-old in Milwaukee for as long as they possibly can. There is the matter, though, of Giannis’ current deal, […]

Houston Rockets former MVP winner Russell Westbrook had very little impact on Sunday in what was a historically successful All-Star Game. The 31-year-old — making his ninth All-Star appearance in his career — logged 27 minutes during the contest (second only in his team to Ben Simmons who played 29 minutes), but finished with only […]

We were all treated to a pleasant surprise as we witnessed what was one of the best editions of the All-Star Game on Sunday night. The shift in the contest’s format had a tremendous impact on the game as a whole, and it absolutely made the spectacle more enjoyable for everyone. So much so, that […]

Dallas Mavericks sensation Luka Doncic was one of the players that had to take a backseat in what was a thrilling All-Star Game on Sunday night. Being one of the top vote-getters in the entire league, the Mavs stud earned the honor of starting for Team LeBron, but was never really able to get it […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was just like the rest of us, avidly watched Sunday’s All-Star Game from the comfort of his living room. His wife, Ayesha Curry, shared a brief clip of herself and her husband enjoying the game, and as it seems, Steph was pretty invested in the thrilling contest: Steph was […]

At this point, it would be safe to say that the recently-concluded All-Star Game was a smashing success. The new format worked to perfection, bringing out the right amount of competitiveness from the participants — something that we have all been longing for for years now. As it turns out, it wasn’t only the fans […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran point guard Chris Paul was one of the participants in Sunday night’s epic All-Star Game showdown. The 34-year-old made his tenth appearance in this esteemed spectacle, but in his mind and in his heart, Paul knew that something was missing. Paul was part of Team LeBron, who edged out Team Giannis […]

On Sunday night, we were all treated to what was easily one of the most entertaining editions of the All-Star game in recent memory. It was Team LeBron that emerged victorious on the evening, edging out Team Giannis, 157-155. Much like previous All-Star contests, though, it wasn’t until late in the game that both teams […]

We finally may have some clarity from what was a truly controversial finish to Saturday night’s NBA All-Star Dunk Contest. This comes courtesy of a rather definitive all-out investigation carried out by renowned NBA Twitter personality “Sherwod Holmes” aka @WorldWideWob. In the five-minute video below, the investigation focuses on how Wob thinks that Miami Heat […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been one of the most sought-after personalities during this weekend’s All-Star festivities. The media was able to catch up with the 57-year-old head honcho during his All-Star weekend press conference, and interestingly enough, one of the most hotly-discussed items on the agenda was the major changes Silver hopes to implement […]