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Ouch. Goran Dragic’s foot injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals dealt a huge blow to a Miami Heat side already considered underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, it looks like the Heat will have to get by without one of their best players. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the veteran guard suffered […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis once again showed why they’re arguably the best tandem in the league as they led the Los Angeles Lakers to a no-sweat Game 1 win over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins didn’t have to think hard to find a comparison for […]

After Goran Dragic exited Game 1 of the NBA Finals with an apparent foot injury, the Miami Heat suffered another huge blow as Bam Adebayo also sustained a shoulder injury. Bam was going for a layup in the third quarter when he collided with Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard. He continued to play for […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler started strong against the Los Angeles Lakers in the much-anticipated Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. However, he gave the team quite a scare late in the second quarter when he twisted his left ankle on a strong drive against Anthony Davis. Jimmy Butler sprains his ankle […]

The trickiest part about naming the All-NBA Teams is choosing just 15 players—with positions in mind—from dozens of deserving superstars. Leaving out someone is as inevitable as a sunset. That’s why every year, debating who got snubbed is as recurrent as celebrating those who made the cut. The NBA originally only had two All-NBA Teams […]

The NBA world was in disbelief after watching the 2020 US Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on Tuesday, and not in a good way. Several players tuned in to watch the front runners to become the next US president debate over issues concerning the nation. A lot also hoped to hear a […]

Kendrick Perkins is one of the more recognizable NBA analysts these days. He loves to give hot takes as much as he loves engaging with his fans on social media. But of course, he also has his fair share of haters, and he doesn’t hold back on them as well. One meme called the 35-year-old […]

Is Victor Oladipo out of the Indiana Pacers? If rumors are to be believed, the answer is yes. Reports are swirling that the athletic guard is looking to move elsewhere. If that happens, it will be an unfortunate parting of ways as Oladipo had his best year in the NBA just two years ago with […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been impressive on offense in the first three weeks of the NFL season. They are averaging 37 points an outing, second best in the league behind the Green Bay Packers. As for their defense, well, what’s the opposite of impressive? The Seahawks have found themselves on the wrong pages of the […]

LaMelo Ball is one the biggest names in the upcoming NBA Draft. He clearly has star potential. That’s why many teams have at least shown some interest in acquiring him. But apparently, the Chicago Bulls aren’t one of them. According to a report by KC Johnson of NBC Sports, the Bulls, who own the fourth […]

While Patrick Mahomes once again starred for the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, Eric Fisher achieved a milestone against the Baltimore Ravens. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, offensive tackle Eric Fisher became the first no. 1 overall pick to catch a touchdown pass since Keyshawn Johnson in 1996. Eric Fisher is the first Ni. […]

Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala is widely regarded in the NBA as a high IQ player, which is why many assume that he would become a coach when he retires. Well, not so fast. In a story by Sam Amick of The Athletic, Iguodala said he doesn’t see himself on the sidelines — at least […]

At first glance, Daniel Theis doesn’t look like an NBA player. He looks like one of those international villains in James Bond movies. But one thing is clear: He’s a crucial piece for the Boston Celtics in their quest for the title. Theis entered the league with little to no fanfare in 2017 as an […]

Boston Celtics’ main man Jayson Tatum beat himself up after scoring zero points in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. They lost to the Miami Heat to go down a 3-1 hole. The fast-rising 22-year-old star said it’s inexcusable that he wasn’t aggressive enough. That’s why in tonight’s Game […]

Jayson Tatum lifted the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. However, while the young standout had a game-high 31 points on top of 10 rebounds and six assists in another all-around effort, he deflected the credit to two of his teammates. Tatum praised Celtics […]

Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala is no stranger to physical play in the NBA Playoffs. But it looks like he let his emotions get the best of him in a rebound tussle in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. Early in the fourth quarter, he and Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis […]

Newly installed New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau doesn’t have to look far for inspiration as he prepares for his first year in the Big Apple. All he has to do is tune in to the Eastern Conference Finals. According to a New York Post story, he wants to follow the Miami Heat model and […]

Boston Celtics star guard Kemba Walker found himself on the short end of a call in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. He was closely defending Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler late in the second quarter when he got an elbow to the chin and flopped hard to sell the […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley has never been afraid to voice out his opinions. He’s received blowbacks many times in the past but they still don’t stop him from expressing himself. Tonight was no different. He said on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” that he doesn’t agree with the calls for defunding the police in the wake […]

After Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone delivered a snide remark on the officiating in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, his star big man Nikola Jokic was a little more diplomatic. As reported by Mike Singer of the Denver Post, the two-time All-Star said the Nuggets also shot themselves in the foot with […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to be a leading voice for social justice in the NBA. After the Lakers’ Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night, LeBron James was asked by TNT’s Allie LaForce during the postgame interview about his thoughts on the decision to […]

At 35 years old, LeBron James isn’t done setting records in the NBA. Despite the Los Angeles Lakers losing tonight in Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets in their Western Conference Finals matchup, “The King” added another item to his ever-growing list of accomplishments. He put up 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists to […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis came from having the biggest game of his career to having one of his most bizarre performances. After leading the Purple and Gold in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals with his career-defining game-winner at the buzzer, AD followed it up with a strong 27-point output […]

Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray continues to make his ascent to the NBA’s elite. After a tough loss in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers in their Western Conference Finals series, he wants nothing more but to bounce back — and he showed that desire in the closing stages of Game 3. Following […]

Denver Nuggets main man Nikola Jokic looks like he’s a man on a mission in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals. He was aggressive right from the tipoff against the Los Angeles Lakers, pouring in 11 points in the first quarter on 5-of-7 shooting. He scored in various ways from different parts of […]

Marcus Smart is many things: A tough defender, a passionate leader, a loving son, and a success story. But maybe we should also add one more – weatherman? Asked about their cloudy start in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics guard told Celtics.com’s Taylor Snow: “Before you see the rainbow, it has to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a proud family man. He spends most of his off-hours with his wife and their three children. Unfortunately, he couldn’t do it inside the NBA bubble in Orlando after he decided not to bring his kids. So while most of his teammates are enjoying their time with their […]

It’s a date for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. They’ll meet again after last battling in 2009. At that time, Avatar was the top-grossing film, the Black Eyed Peas were still a thing, and Instagram wasn’t even invented. So yeah, a lot has changed since then. To […]

Joe Burrow’s name is being thrown a lot these days. But not as much as he threw the ball on Thursday night. The impressive rookie quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals broke all sorts of NFL records in their close 35-30 loss to the Cleveland Browns at the FirstEnergy Stadium. He attempted a whopping 61 passes […]

Stephen A. Smith, Paul George, and Dwight Howard are all aware that Kyle Kuzma of the Lakers has had a long break while waiting for an opponent in the NBA Western Conference Finals. Kuzma, like the Lakers, has lots of time to watch TV and browse social media. Or defend a teammate for that matter. […]

Jimmy Butler received a late birthday gift as the Miami Heat took a 2-0 lead over the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference Finals series on Thursday night. He turned 31 years old on Monday and since he didn’t bring his family to Orlando, he celebrated it with his teammates by having his personal chef […]

Jaylen Brown is looking at the big picture. After blowing a 17-point lead in Game 2 of the East Finals versus the Heat, Marcus Smart reportedly launched a tirade inside the Boston Celtics locker room. It was reportedly loud enough for some people to hear outside. But while it sounds bad, literally and figuratively, Smart’s […]

Another year, another disappointment for the Houston Rockets. It seems like a premature NBA playoff exit has become an annual tradition for the squad. After getting rolled over by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is once again left to ponder things: Are we doing it wrong? […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has 120,000 reasons to win. Make that $120,000. An article from the International Business Times revealed that Spoelstra earns at least $120,000 per win. It quoted a report from Patch last January: “The 49-year-old is earning $3 million this year. A report from Patch revealed that a 0.51 win percentage […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was named to the All-NBA First Team for the fourth time and one person wasted no time in congratulating him: LeBron James. LBJ proudly shared on Instagram a photo of his running mate, while putting “Generational talent at its finest!” in the caption. The two All-Stars have truly formed […]

Kemba Walker throwing an alley-oop to LeBron James in the NBA Western Conference Finals? That could’ve happened. According to a report from Inquistr, the Los Angeles Lakers tried to lure Walker during the offseason after their failed pursuit of Kawhi Leonard. The Purple and Gold wanted a third star to join LeBron James and Anthony […]

What’s one thing that most NBA players do when reaching a milestone in life? Get a tattoo. Why not? After all, it’s a proud and permanent reminder of a certain phase or achievement. Like a timestamp, but on the skin—and more painful. With that in mind, today is Deandre Ayton tattoos season. Pretty soon, Deandre […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic knows they weren’t supposed to be in the West Finals, at least that what most pundits believed. However, the Mile High City team proved all their doubters wrong. On Tuesday, the Nuggets completed a historic 3-1 comeback to send the Los Angeles Clippers packing and book their ticket to the […]

If there’s one thing Kendrick Perkins does, aside from having a perpetual scowl, it is speaking his mind. He has had his fair share of Twitter beefs, most notably with Kevin Durant and most recently with Lou Williams. But it looks like he’s found an ally in Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. “The Flash” reacted […]