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To say that Jimmy Butler’s right knee has been problematic this season would be an understatement at this point. The Miami Heat talisman missed seven straight games with soreness on this same knee and he has been forced to sit out three more games since as the team manages the knee injury. Butler has been […]

James Harden is considering a move back to the Houston Rockets in free agency — at least according to NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar was asked to comment on these shocking rumors, and Harden had a pretty strong response to the whispers. Right before the Sixers’ Christmas Day win over […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics came up with a statement win on Sunday night as they took down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, 139-118. It was an absolute blowout in this Christmas day spectacle, and for good measure, Tatum came out with arguably the play of the game with a filthy poster dunk […]

Dirk Nowitzki received an epic honor from the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday as the Mavs unveiled his statue outside the American Airlines Arena. It was a fitting occasion to pay homage to the greatest player in franchise history as the Mavs hosted LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas day showdown. For […]

Jordan Poole had a scorching start on Sunday as the Golden State Warriors took on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in their highly anticipated Christmas day matchup. The Dubs guard dropped 17 points in the first quarter as he did his best to help Warriors fans forget about Stephen Curry’s injury absence. Washington Wizards […]

At this point in the season, it seems like Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors have moved past the former Defensive Player of the Year’s infamous knockout punch on teammate Jordan Poole during the summer. However, it seems that the issue has left a lasting mark on Green’s tenure with the Dubs. According to […]

Could it really be? Could Klay Thompson actually leave the Golden State Warriors? At this point, it’s hard to imagine the five-time All-Star wearing a different jersey other than that of the Dubs. However, one particular league executive believes that this is actually a distinct possibility. At the moment, Thompson is still under contract with […]

Christmas day is a very special occasion for the NBA. The league always produces a praiseworthy slate that features some of the top teams going head-to-head in marquee matchups that usually have significant implications for the rest of the season. One fine example is Sunday’s highly-anticipated contest between the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wasted a vintage LeBron James performance on Christmas day as Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks marched on to a 124-115 victory. LeBron looked like a man on a mission in this one, dropping a game-high 38 points as he did all he can to carry his team to victory. In […]

Jalen Brunson had an impressive performance on Sunday in his first Christmas day game for the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old finished with 23 points on 10-of-19 shooting, to go along with three rebounds, 11 assists, two triples, and just one turnover in 35 minutes of action. Unfortunately, Brunson’s effort was put to waste as […]

Joel Embiid was the star of the show for the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas day as they took down the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, 119-112. The Sixers’ superstar big man went off for 35 points on 12-of-22 shooting, en route to setting a new franchise record for Philly. Sunday’s effort marked Embiid’s […]

Christmas day’s matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers was a close one. This was until the Mavs decided to go full throttle in the third quarter, scoring a mind-numbing 51 points in 12 minutes of action. It was an insane scoring run for Luka Doncic and Co., who have now set […]

The Los Angeles Clippers felt the full wrath of the Philadelphia 76ers’ superstar duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden. Embiid exploded for 44 points in the 119-114 win, while Harden dished out a mind-blowing career-high 21 assists on the evening. The Clippers, who had strong performances from both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, simply […]

James Harden put on a show for the basketball world on Thursday night as he dished out a mind-numbing 21 dimes in a 119-114 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Philadelphia 76ers had one of the best performances of his career — at least from a playmaking standpoint — as he set a new […]

Kyrie Irving’s high-profile divorce from Nike was the talk of the town for a few days after the sportswear giant decided to cut ties with the Brooklyn Nets star. This was after Kyrie was involved in an antisemitic scandal that also led to a team-sanctioned suspension, among other things, for the seven-time All-Star. Nike didn’t […]

Miles Bridges found himself making headlines again of late after news hit that the Charlotte Hornets had already begun extension negotiations with the embattled free agent. The 24-year-old recently pleaded no contest to felony domestic violence charges that were filed against him by his ex-girlfriend. Bridges was able to avoid jail time and it now […]

Most Miami Heat fans are familiar with Eric Reid. The renowned announcer has made quite a name for himself with his trademark “kaboom” expression gaining a bit of a cult following among Miami supporters everywhere. As it turns out, even Indiana Pacers stud Buddy Hield is familiar with Reid’s reputation. Reid recently took to Twitter […]

Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns officially saw their playoff hopes come to a bitter end on Saturday after a disheartening 17-10 loss courtesy of the New Orleans Saints. This wasn’t exactly the Christmas present Browns fans were hoping for. After the gutting loss, Watson was understandably disappointed in his post-game interview. The three-time Pro […]

There has been a lot of hype surrounding Ja Morant‘s upcoming signature shoe from Nike. This is going to be the first-ever release of his own shoe line with the sportswear giant and it’s no surprise that Memphis Grizzlies and sneaker fans alike have been looking forward to news about its release date. Well, it […]

It now feels like a lifetime ago when Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook were pitted in one of the biggest individual rivalries in the entire NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers duo has come a long way since being fierce nemeses on the basketball court. At this point, these two have basically become BFF’s. A clear […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton earned himself a few more believers on Thursday night after he exploded for 43 points in a 111-108 win over the Miami Heat. So much so, that even Kevin Durant couldn’t help but jump in on the Haliburton hype train. In case you were previously not familiar with former one-time […]

The Holiday season has Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker reminiscing about years past. One thing that recently came back to his memory is the NBA’s iconic Christmas jerseys. By his own admission, Booker hopes that the league decides to bring these back. The league had a pretty good run with the Christmas jerseys. They abandoned […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies came out with a statement win against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. It’s true that the Devin Booker-less Suns came into the matchup shorthanded, but the fact that the Grizzlies still pummelled them in a 25-point blowout is a clear indication of Memphis’ intentions this season. What’s even more […]

Thursday night’s marquee matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets had no shortage of action. At one point, Giannis Antetokounmpo got into it with Nets big man Nic Claxton as the pair ended up down on the floor after a botched layup attempt by the former back-to-back MVP. Claxton did not appreciate the […]

There is perhaps no bigger personality on NBA Twitter than Kevin Durant. The Brooklyn Nets superstar isn’t only active on the social media platform on a regular basis, but more importantly, KD’s knack for interacting with the fans makes him a true marvel on NBA Twitter. Durant himself is well aware of this fact. The […]

It’s been a tough year so far for Khris Middleton. The Milwaukee Bucks star has now missed four straight games with soreness in his right knee. This was after the three-time All-Star missed his team’s first 20 games of the campaign as he recovered from offseason surgery on his wrist. The good news for the […]

Nikola Jokic has been doing much of the heavy lifting for the Denver Nuggets this season. This has been the trend for the reigning back-to-back league MVP over the past couple of years. It now sounds like Jokic will need to do a little bit more for the Nuggets after the team was slapped with […]

Jalen Brunson just had one of his most heartbreaking moments as a member of the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old blew two crucial free throws late in the game that ended up seeing the Knicks fall to the Chicago Bulls, 118-117. To be fair, the Bulls needed an ice-cold DeMar DeRozan game-winner to clinch the […]

Luke Doncic went ballistic on Friday night as he led the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-106 win over the Houston Rockets. Doncic made all sorts of history in a mind-blowing 50-point explosion that saw him join LeBron James in an elite young gun record book. Luka finished the game with 50 points on 17-of-30 shooting, […]

Jalen Brunson had a chance to close out the game for the New York Knicks on Friday night. He was sent to the line with just six seconds remaining in the contest and his team up by one point. Sadly, Brunson ended up missing both free throws only to see Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan […]

The Miami Heat suffered a second straight loss on Friday in a thrilling contest against the Indiana Pacers, 111-108. Jimmy Butler was able to suit up in this one after being forced to sit out Miami’s loss against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Unfortunately, it looks like the Heat talisman is set for another spell […]

Jerry Edmond was just minding his own business during last Sunday’s matchup between the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders. All the 24-year-old Pats fan wanted to do was cheer on his team in peace. A Raiders fan made sure that this was not to be, though, and the video of their altercation […]

Are the Chicago Bulls a broken squad right now? If you listen to the noise, then you’d probably think that this is definitely the case and that the team is doomed. However, if you consider the fact that they have now won three straight games, it would probably be safe to say that all hope […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were hit with some concerning injury news on Friday on the Anthony Davis front. According to reports, AD has been diagnosed with a stress injury in his right foot, and at this point, the Lakers will need to wait 7-to-10 days before he is re-evaluated. Right now, the eight-time All-Star has […]

Shaquille O’Neal is without a doubt considered one of the greatest big men in the history of the NBA. Shaq also happens to be one of the most prominent figures — both figuratively and literally — for the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic. As it turns out, the 50-year-old could make a bigger mark […]

Klay Thompson isn’t exactly playing the best basketball of his career of late. He’s also been given the occasional night off here and there, but at this point, it’s hard to deny that the five-time All-Star is looking as good as ever — at least healthwise. Thompson himself has confirmed this notion. Speaking to Howard […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the midst of a brutal stretch right now. Without Stephen Curry in the picture, the harsh reality for the defending champs is that it’s very much possible that it only gets worse from here on out. Be that as it may, Draymond Green has chosen to remain positive despite […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson got ejected for the first time in his career a couple of months ago after getting into it with Phoenix Suns stud Devin Booker. Thompson was heavily criticized for his antics, which also included some rather contentious comments from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, who said that he doesn’t […]

Right now, the Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the potential landing spots for Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner. The Toronto Raptors have reportedly joined in on the race as well as the chase for the 6-foot-11 center heats up. It does not look like it’s going to be a straightforward chase […]