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The Denver Nuggets will likely get home court advantage at least in the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. However, Nuggets coach Michael Malone is not taking any chances in their remaining games this season. While other playoff teams are expected to rest or limit the minutes of their key players in their upcoming […]

Russell Westbrook has been a triple-double machine over the past several seasons, and he set another record on Tuesday night in their game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook finished with 20 points, 21 assists and 20 rebounds for the Oklahoma City Thunder, becoming the only player since Wilt Chamberlain to record a 20-20-20 stat […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George is continuously proving that the gruesome injury he sustained years ago is now a thing of the past. George has been on a tear, and he had another highlight dunk on Tuesday night. George cruised for a 360 dunk during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the […]

Golden State Warriors stars Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green were fined by the NBA for publicly criticizing officials after their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. According to the official statement from the league, Green was fined $35,000 for criticizing officiating through social media. The league also handed a $25,000 and $15,000 […]

Jimmy Butler is often tagged as a chemistry killer during his stint with the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves. There were also doubts about how his strong personality will affect the Philadelphia 76ers when he was acquired earlier in the season. Some Sixers fans feared that Butler will ruin team chemistry and the future […]

Jimmy Butler had a falling out with the Minnesota Timberwolves before he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. While Butler reportedly had a tumultuous relationship with their front office and some players, the superstar guard remains close with some of his former teammates. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague and […]

Superstar guard Jimmy Butler sounded like he is ready to call Philadelphia his home despite the uncertainty surrounding his future with the team. There were questions about how Butler will fit into the Philadelphia 76ers because of his strong personality. There were doubts about his willingness to step aside in favor of resident Sixers stars […]

The Chicago Bulls had a roller-coaster season and are on pace to finish with one of the worst records in the NBA. While they still have five games left to play this season, Bulls head coach Jim Boylen is already looking forward to his first training camp with the team. Boylen took over in Chicago […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will miss the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, and they are already looking ahead to the future. The team has announced that they are signing NBA G League standout Jemerrio Jones. The terms of the deal were not disclosed per team policy, but Shams Charania of The Athletic revealed that the […]

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford is unsure if he will play against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Horford was initially listed as probable against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, but the veteran forward eventually played for the Celtics. The 32-year-old recently recovered from a knee injury, and the Celtics are taking a cautious approach in […]

Luka Doncic and Goran Dragic had a special moment after they went against each other on Thursday night at the American Airlines Arena. Dragic and Doncic swapped jerseys after Dragic’s Miami Heat scored a 105-99 win over Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks. It was the first NBA game in which these two stars from Slovenia played against […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was a bad man in one play on Thursday night. He floored one defender during a showdown with the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena. Doncic, the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, put James Johnson into his highlight reel collection this season. The rookie sensation leaned […]

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors has been suspended several times in his colorful NBA career, and the veteran forward is not worried about another possible suspension. Green already has 14 technical fouls in the regular season, and getting a 16th technical foul would lead to a one-game suspension. While he is nearing the […]

Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green was on the wrong end of a highlight play on Tuesday. On Wednesday, however, Green was the one making a poster play during their game against the Phoenix Suns. Green received a fast-break pass from Tomas Satoransky almost halfway through the second quarter of the game. Seeing the opportunity for […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had nothing but praises for Kevin Durant for his efficient performance on Wednesday night. Durant led the Warriors to a 118-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on the road at the FedExForum. Durant scored 28 points on 12-for-13 shooting from the field and was a perfect 3-for-3 from […]

While most fans and basketball pundits are already counting him out, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton is not raising the white flag yet. The embattled coach believes that his stint with the storied franchise this season will not be his last despite failing to make the playoffs again. Walton told Bill Oram of […]

Justin Holiday tied a franchise record for the Memphis Grizzlies in steals in a quarter during the first quarter of their game against defending champions Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Holiday recorded four steals in the opening period, which tied the franchise records in steals in one quarter. Former Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes was the […]

Boston Celtics star Al Horford believes that Aron Baynes deserves more playing time and possibly a spot in their starting lineup moving forward. The veteran forward said that Baynes just makes their defense better based on how they played against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Baynes had a surprise start against the Cavaliers. While he […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen joined the long list of NBA personalities who expressed support to Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic. The Trail Blazers starting center will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to address a left leg injury. Nurkic had an awkward fall during their win against the Brooklyn […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic had a light moment with a fan during their game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Doncic was caught in a video having fun with a spectator at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas. The Mavs star was seen playing rock-paper-scissors with a fan while he was on the bench. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans announced that Frank Jackson was placed under concussion protocol of the league. The sophomore guard sustained a concussion during their 130-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. Jackson took a hit to the head during the third quarter of their match against the Hawks. The 20-year-old point guard will likely […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to hire a high-profile coach with championship experience after another disappointing campaign this season. Despite acquiring LeBron James in free agency, the team is set to miss the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Big changes are expected to come this summer, and it is likely to start in […]

Sacramento Kings rookie Marvin Bagley III had a night that he will never forget for the rest of his career. Bagley received a special gift from Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, who is likely playing in the final season of his career. According to Jason Jones of The Athletic, Bagley received an autographed Dirk Nowitzki […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic was considered a runaway favorite to the 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year award earlier in the season. However, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is making a strong case for himself with his performance since the All-Star break. Young has already earned the support of several players like Utah Jazz […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is one of the frontrunners for the 2019 Rookie of the Year award. But for Mavs coach Rick Carlisle, Doncic is already among the best players in the league today. Carlisle had nothing but praises for the rookie sensation after Doncic had another stellar game for Dallas. The 20-year-old rookie […]

The Toronto Raptors will now have to surrender their 2019 first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs after scoring a 112-103 win against the Chicago Bulls at home on Tuesday. The Raptors sent a first-round pick to the Spurs during the deal that sent Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to Toronto, and DeMar DeRozan to […]

Rookie sensation Trae Young is often compared to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. And on Tuesday, Young broke a record previously set by the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. According to the Atlanta Hawks, Young is now the only rookie to tally at least 30 points, 10 assists, and five three-pointers in his rookie […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the best teams in the league today, and they are set to get richer in the offseason. The Celtics now have at least three first-round picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Celtics have formally acquired the first-round pick of the Los Angeles […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe had his fair share of the spotlight during their match against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. The Bucks-Rockets showdown was tagged as the final showdown of the Most Valuable Player favorites Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden this season. But while all eyes were on Antetokounmpo and Harden, Bledsoe made […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden are in a close race for the Most Valuable Player award this season. Bucks fans made sure that the world will know who their bet is for the most coveted individual award this year. Bucks fans showed a lot of love to Antetokounmpo early […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is having the best season of his NBA career, but the Milwaukee Bucks superstar has also found himself on the wrong side of highlight reels. Antetokounmpo was dunked on anew during their game against the Houston Rockets at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday. Rockets center Clint Capela received a timely bounce pass from […]

DeMar DeRozan of the San Antonio Spurs is arguably the best mid-range shooter in the NBA, but that does not mean that he cannot make highlight plays. DeRozan left Charlotte Hornets defenders stunned during their showdown at the Spectrum Center. Leading by six points early in the third period, DeRozan received a baseline pass from […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers struck a surprising big trade on Tuesday night involving emerging forward Tobias Harris. The Clippers sent Harris along with Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott to the 76ers. In return, Los Angeles received a decent haul, as they acquired rookie guard Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, Philadelphia’s […]

Kyle Anderson almost scored the game-winning basket for the Memphis Grizzlies in their intense showdown with the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Down by just a point in the final possession of the game, Anderson converted a shot from behind the backboard. However, officials waived the basket off, saying that the 25-year-old stepped out of […]

The Golden State Warriors are sending a strong message to the rest of the league that they are still the overwhelming favorite to win the title despite struggling early in the season. According to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, his team is simply playing at another level. The three-time NBA champion coach said his team […]

D’Angelo Russell is having some sort of a breakout season for the Brooklyn Nets, as he is finally showing why he was a highly touted prospect when he was selected second overall back in 2015. Russell is on pace to average career-high figures in points and assists. Not only that, the 22-year-old is setting records […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic fired back at Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook following their game Tuesday night. During a postgame interview, Westbrook was seen in a video calling Nurkic a “clown.” The Thunder superstar was asked about his thoughts on fighting screens set by Nurkic. The former NBA Most Valuable Player said […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid got into the head of another fellow superstar on Monday night. After engaging in a heated tussle with Russell Westbrook on Saturday, Embiid exchanged words with James Harden during their match against the Houston Rockets in Philadelphia. Harden went down after hitting Embiid, who was trying to double-team the Rockets […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon might miss their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks after hurting his back during their Eastern Conference showdown with the Brooklyn Nets. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Gordon confirmed that his back is very tight, which makes him doubtful against the Bucks on Saturday. The 23-year-old forward said […]