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The Malice at the Palace — widely considered as the most infamous brawl in NBA history — celebrated its 15th anniversary on Tuesday. One man who was in the thick of the violent scenes during that fateful evening is none other than former Indiana Pacers forward Stephen Jackson, who recently reflected on this experience. “I […]

The heavens opened up on Wednesday night for Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, as the All-Star guard made his first ever 3-pointer in his NBA career. The 23-year-old’s acumen from distance — or lack thereof — has long been identified as his Achilles heel, so Simmons’ historic make from downtown is certainly a cause for […]

Former Chicago Bulls All-Star forward Luol Deng called it a career on Wednesday night, as he made his retirement official following a memorable 15-year tenure in the NBA. The 34-year-old was given a rousing ovation as he made an appearance during Chicago’s 109-89 victory against the Detroit Pistons, and as it turns out, there were […]

Former New York Knicks head coach Rick Pitino has recently come out to say how he desperately tried to convince the Knicks to draft Donovan Mitchell in the 2017 NBA Draft. The 67-year-old veteran shot-caller actually coached Mitchell during the 6-foot-1 guard’s two-year stint at Louiseville, so Pitino definitely had some insider knowledge on the […]

The Denver Nuggets showcased their defensive prowess on Wednesday, as they scored a 105-95 victory against fellow Western Conference contenders, the Houston Rockets. Following the game, Rockets superstar James Harden was questioned about his rather pedestrian performance on the evening. The former league Most Valuable Player was in an understandably stand-offish mood, and when asked […]

There is no doubt that Los Angeles Clippers veteran guard Patrick Beverley is one of the toughest players in the league today. The 31-year-old’s unmatched intensity was on full display on Wednesday, as he helped his team to a hard-fought overtime victory against the Boston Celtics, 107-104. Following the entertaining contest, Beverley was asked about […]

In the summer of 2017, Paul George was involved in one of the biggest trades of that particular offseason, as he made his move from the Indiana Pacers — a team he had spent the first seven years of his career — to the Oklahoma City Thunder. As it turns out, however, teaming up with […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and long-time host of NBA on TNT Charles Barkley has recently found himself in some hot waters. As it turns out, this was completely of his own doing, with the 56-year-old opting to apologize for what he deemed to be an inappropriate joke. Statement on behalf of Charles Barkley in response […]

The bad news just keeps on coming for the Chicago Bulls. It has now been announced that veteran forward Otto Porter Jr. is expected to be out for at least a couple more weeks as he continues to recover from a pesky foot injury: OFFICIAL: Otto Porter Jr. underwent a repeat MRI on Tuesday of […]

Orlando Magic third-year forward Jonathan Isaac appears to be nearing his return to action following a brief spell on the sidelines. According to the 22-year-old himself, he is currently targeting Wednesday night’s matchup against the defending champs, the Toronto Raptors, as his potential return date. Magic F Jonathan Isaac (sprained right ankle) went through practice […]

There is no doubt that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport. Now at the ripe age of 70, it is also a known fact that coach Pop will be hanging it up sooner rather than later. As a matter of fact, as […]

Days after he agreed to a deal with his new team, 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony made his much anticipated debut for the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. The 35-year-old veteran was thrust into the starting lineup, with Anthony logging a healthy 24 minutes in his first game back after almost a year on the sidelines. […]

The Chicago Bulls suffered another defeat on Sunday, this time at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks, 115-101. It was the same story for a hapless Chicago side, who once again played poorly in the fourth quarter, which resulted in a victory for Giannis Antetokounmpo and company. Following the defeat, Bulls star guard Zach LaVine […]

The Atlanta Hawks have just delivered some pretty awful news with regards to the injury of second-year shooting guard Kevin Huerter. According to Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk himself, the team expect the 21-year-old to miss at least a month, as he continues to deal with a pesky shoulder injury. Hawks GM Travis Schlenk tells […]

The manager of highly-touted NBA Draft prospect LaMelo Ball has recently spoken out about how he feels his client is being used by the people around him to make a ton of money. Jermaine Jackson, who himself played in the NBA between 1999 and 2006, currently manages the affairs of Ball, and the former NBA […]

The Indiana Pacers had a field day on Monday, as they absolutely pounded the Brooklyn Nets in a 115-86 blowout victory. It was an especially memorable evening for siblings Justin and Aaron Holiday, with both guys coming up big for the Pacers while making a bit of history in the process: Hooping runs in the […]

Paul George had another memorable outing for his new team, the Los Angeles Clippers, on Monday night. The 6-foot-8 swingman hit a big trey with less than 30 seconds on the game clock, which would prove to be the nail in the coffin for their opponent, as the Clippers escaped with a 90-88 victory against […]

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz had another impressive outing on Sunday, as the 21-year-old logged a career-high 19 points in a 125-121 win against the Washington Wizards. Fultz went 2-of-3 from distance on Sunday, and while his 3-point shooting remains one of his weaknesses, it is clear that the former first overall pick is continuously working […]

The frustration continues to mount within the Golden State Warriors, as the team’s struggles are now reaching epic proportions with a boatload of injuries and a 2-12 record. This was on full display Sunday, with Dubs star Draymond Green caught on video getting in the face of rookie Jordan Poole, who himself had an atrocious […]

With the Boston Celtics recently announcing their decision to send rookie big man Tacko Fall to the G League, it appears that the 23-year-old is more than ready to take on the challenge. When asked about the physical play in the G League, Fall seemed unfazed, and even sent out a warning for those who […]

Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young had another explosion on Sunday night, as he casually dropped 31 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to the contest, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel did appear to provide a bit of a foreshadowing of things to come when he described how difficult he expects things are going […]

A brief clip of Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert draining a 3-pointer in practice has recently been making its rounds on social media. The video was shared by the two-time Defensive Player of the Year winner himself, who even added a very interesting caption in his tweet: Never say never https://t.co/f0eD5TMcck — Rudy Gobert […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has taken a lot of flack for what has been a less than stellar start for him this season. For his part, however, teammate Dwight Howard has shown his all-out support for his embattled co-Laker by sending out a message of encouragement via Instagram. Fellow teammates LeBron […]

New Orleans Pelicans veteran point guard Jrue Holiday was in a pretty feisty mood at the end of Thursday’s huge victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, 132-127. Following an outstanding performance against the Clippers, the former All-Star took a shot at his critics by calling out their inability to recognize his capabilities as a player. […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale appears to be adamant when it comes to his role in the Kristaps Porzingis saga last season. According to the 45-year-old shot-caller, he is pretty certain that he had nothing to do with the former Knick cornerstone superstar’s decision to force a move away from the club. “Kristaps […]

With the job of New York Knicks team president Steve Mills seemingly in the balance, a number of noteworthy names have already emerged as potential replacements. One such name is none other than NBA executive Kiki VanDeWeghe, who currently serves as the league’s executive vice president for basketball operations. This is via Stefan Bondy of […]

Derrick Rose was not afraid to take on the blame for the Detroit Piston’s razor-thin 109-106 defeat at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. According to the former MVP, he is more than willing to take responsibility for what could have been a victory for the Pistons. Derrick Rose on #Pistons last-second loss […]

Following the hotly-contested matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks on Thursday — a result that went in the favor of the latter, 106-103 — Knicks young guard Dennis Smith Jr. spoke out about his admiration for Mavs sophomore stud Luka Doncic. According to Smith himself, he is a self-confessed Doncic supporter. […]

ESPN’s Nick Friedell has provided an update on the status of Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney and his nerve-related injury. According to the report, the 6-foot-9 big man will be re-evaluated in the coming week. Warriors say Kevon Looney (nerve condition), Jacob Evans (adductor strain) and Alen Smailagic (ankle) will all be re-evaluated […]

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradely Beal recently opened up about his decision to sign a two-year, $72 million extension with the Wizards last month. According to the 26-year-old, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki actually had a lot to do with his decision to extend his stay in the capital. Full Woj Pod with Bradley Beal: […]

Kemba Walker is absolutely loving life as part of the Boston Celtics. On Friday, the C’s logged their 10th straight victory in a 105-100 win against a hapless Golden State Warriors side. Following the historic win, the 6-foot point guard shared how ecstatic he is with the victory. Kemba: “I’ve never won this many games […]

Dallas Mavericks second-year man Luka Doncic has recently announced his intention to represent his home nation of Slovenia for the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournament in 2020. According to Doncic himself, while his focus remains with the Mavs, he is still very much willing to play for his country’s national side as they continue to pin […]

Despite the fact that the Minnesota Timberwolves were blown out by the Washington Wizards on Friday night, 137-116, Wolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns was still able to remain upbeat. For the 24-year-old, it was important that the the team put the ugly loss behind them as soon as possible, and focus on the next game at […]

Utah Jazz veteran point guard Mike Conley is the owner of one of the more respectable records throughout his current 13-year tenure in the NBA. Over this entire span, the 32-year-old has yet to be called a single technical foul — a record that Conley himself admitted to be something he is extremely proud of. […]

New Utah Jazz recruit Mike Conley will be playing his first game back in his former stomping ground, as his team take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The veteran point guard admitted that it’s not going to be easy for him to play in the FedExForum — a stadium that he called home […]

Boston Celtics superstar Kyrie Irving played through a minor shoulder injury on Thursday, as his team suffered a 101-93 defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old point guard did look a bit worse for wear, going 8-of-20 from the field against the Nuggets en route to an inefficient 17-point performance. He really […]

There’s no love lost between former Milwaukee Bucks teammates Giannis Antetokounmpo and Malcolm Brogdon, who joined the Indiana Pacers over the summer on a sign-and-trade deal. Ahead of Saturday’s matchup between the Bucks and the Pacers, the reigning league MVP could not help but take a shot at Brogdon, starting of course, with the former […]

10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony grabbed headlines on Thursday when it was announced that he had agreed to a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. The news spread like wildfire, and of course, the guys at NBA on TNT had a few things to say about this recent development. Retired NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles […]

On Wednesday, the Portland Trail Blazers suffered another disappointing defeat, this time at the hands of the defending champs, the Toronto Raptors, 114-106. That’s now back-to-back losses for the Blazers, following a 107-99 defeat against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. What’s even worse is the fact that the team has lost all but one out […]