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The New York Knicks have the third overall pick in this month’s draft. The consensus around the league is that they will use it to select Duke University product RJ Barrett. Kevin Knox, the Knicks’ lottery pick last season, is excited about the possibility of playing with the 18-year-old prospect. In an interview with New […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant will be traveling with the team as the Dubs head to Toronto to face the Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday. However, there is still no guarantee if he will be available to play. Warriors departing for Toronto right about now. Kevin Durant on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have a decision to make on the fourth pick in this year’s draft. If they decide to keep it, a lot of talented prospects will be available when their turn comes. One of those options is Vanderbilt’s Darius Garland. LeBron James gave him a test drive. Garland, a 6’2 point […]

The Toronto Raptors have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals after winning Game 4, 105-92 Friday night. Kawhi Leonard was unstoppable once again, scoring 36 points, including 17 in the third quarter that helped erase a 12-point lead by the Dubs. Now he’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo shed some light on how the Anthony Davis trade talks back in February impacted the team’s chemistry for the remainder of the season. In his interview with Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report, Rondo said that almost everyone on the team grew up idolizing LeBron James. So when they found […]

Are the Golden State Warriors no longer expecting Kevin Durant’s return in the NBA Finals? With the team down three games to one in the championship series against the Toronto Raptors, their optimism about his potential return has turned into frustrations. .@WindhorstESPN: “Durant just isn’t ready. His body isn’t ready. The trainers don’t believe it, […]

College sensation Zion Williamson is one of the nine prospects who were invited by the league to the NBA Draft green room, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports. Williamson, who is expected to be selected first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans, will be joined by Ja Morant, RJ Barrett, Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter, Jarrett Culver, Coby […]

Toronto Raptors fans are excited to be part of history as they have already lined-up at Jurassic Park and will be literally staying there until Game 5 of the NBA Finals tips off on Monday, according to a report from The Canadian Press. The Raptors lead the series against the Golden State Warriors, 3-1, and […]

When the Toronto Raptors acquired Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs last year, they were also able to get Danny Green as part of the deal. The duo has now played eight seasons together. Green has been really impressed with Leonard’s phenomenal playoff run, and now that the Raptors are on the verge of […]

The Toronto Raptors won Game 4 convincingly after Kawhi Leonard sparked a third-quarter comeback. They beat the Golden State Warriors 105-92 and are now leading the NBA Finals 3-1. They have the opportunity to finish off the two-time defending champions at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. The Raptors proved that they can beat the Warriors at […]

Over the past couple of months, there have been reports that some people in LeBron James’ camp, particularly agent Rich Paul, are trying to dictate to Los Angeles Lakers management what they want to happen in order to keep the superstar happy. For veteran point guard Rajon Rondo, that’s not the case. Or at least, […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet had to leave the game early in the fourth quarter of Game 4 after getting elbowed in the face by Golden State Warriors’ Shaun Livingston. His team managed to get a 105-92 win. However, Marc Gasol said that VanVleet doesn’t look good at the moment. Gasol on VanVleet: "(Losing) the […]

The Golden State Warriors are facing a daunting task of winning three straight games in the Finals after losing Game 4 to the Toronto Raptors 105-92. For the first time in three years, the Dubs are in a must-win situation, an unfamiliar territory for a team that has dominated the league for half a decade. […]

Kawhi Leonard continues to cement his legacy as one of the best players in the league today. He just led the Toronto Raptors to a 105-92 win in Game 4, and with another 36-point outing, he is now tied with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for the most 30-point games in the playoffs over the […]

Although they’re thousands of miles away from Canada, Toronto Raptors fans who were in attendance at the Oracle Arena have shown their overwhelming support to the team, especially after their Game 4 win against the Golden State Warriors. Hundreds of Raptors fans celebrate Finals Game 4 win over Warriors at Oracle Arena pic.twitter.com/lOfRequXMq — Ben […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Jared Dudley called out Michael Salfino of The Athletic for saying that the team has no fan base. Who is this guy?? Never heard of him.. cuz obviously he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.. No fan base in Brooklyn 😂😂.. I live in the city and get talk to by fans […]

Since the beginning of this season, a lot of rumors and speculations have circulated from all over the league. Conversations about who’s going where have been one of the hottest topics in the NBA media this season. Even up to this point when the Finals is taking place, analysts and color commentators still find ways […]

The free agency season is just around the corner, which means NBA teams will look to sign one of the top-tier free agents this summer. In addition, it’s also the time when celebrities indirectly help the franchise their support, which is what rapper Fat Joe did when he saw incoming free agent Kyrie Irving recently. […]

Head coach Steve Kerr wants his Golden State Warriors to do everything they can to make sure there will be at least one more game at the Oracle Arena after Game 4. Steve Kerr on Oracle Arena: “Our mindset is make sure there’s two more here.” — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) June 7, 2019 If the […]

NBA Free agency is less than a month away, and one of the biggest names who will be available in the market is Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant. It is expected that several contenders, as well as big market teams, will go all-in on their pitch to sign him. However, it seems two franchises […]

Backup big man Kevon Looney, who missed Game 3 because of a fracture near his collarbone, will be playing for the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Moreover, the team’s trainers insists that there’s no risk of him re-aggravating his injury. Kevon Looney will play tonight, Steve Kerr says. — Anthony […]

Kawhi Leonard has been sensational for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals, and his performance is certainly turning heads as people look at potential Finals MVP candidates. Leonard is averaging 29.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 block in the Finals so far. He’s also shooting at an impressive 43.1 percent […]

Golden State Warriors reserve Kevon Looney is officially listed as questionable for Game 4 of the NBA Finals series against the Toronto Raptors. The 23-year-old forward suffered a fracture near his collarbone in Game 2, and he hasn’t played since. However, people close to the situation are saying that Looney is very eager to play […]

Despite the Toronto Raptors leading the NBA Finals series 2-1, fans are still not convinced that the Canada-based team can beat the Golden State Warriors for the championship. Odds from BetOnline.ag shows that the reigning two-time defending champions are still heavily favored to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy when all is said and done. Series […]

Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry praised Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry for his professionalism in handling the shoving incident that took place in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Steph Curry gives credit to Kyle Lowry for handling the situation with Mark Stevens the way that he did. pic.twitter.com/c5vThmSNvH — ESPN […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has announced that he will be ready for Game 4 of the Finals on Friday and that he can’t wait to get out on the court with the team. "I just can't wait to get out here tomorrow." Klay Thompson says he's ready to play in Game 4 of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr apologized to Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors for the Game 3 incident involving Lowry getting shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens: “I personally apologize to Kyle and the Raptors. That was unacceptable,” – Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about incident with Stevens. — Marc J. Spears […]

The Houston Rockets recently announced they are going to be aggressive this summer as they hope to improve their roster. Basically, everyone on the roster not named James Harden is available, but only for the right deal. Well, one of their most attractive assets is veteran guard Eric Gordon, who averaged 16.2 points and shot […]

It’s official. Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has a street named after him. The city government of Dallas approved the renaming of Olive Street to Nowitzki way, ESPN’s Tim McMahon reports. The city of Dallas has approved the renaming of a street to Nowitzki Way. It was Olive Street, which runs by the American Airlines […]

Marc Gasol’s tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies ended in February when he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. From a bonafide star, he’s now a member of Kawhi Leonard’s supporting cast, and he’s fit in well in that role. That’s because of everything that he’s learned during his time in Memphis. Throughout his 11-year career, […]

Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant hasn’t played since Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals when he suffered a strained calf. There were initial reports that he could return sometime in the NBA Finals, but that has not happened yet. Three games have already been played, and the Warriors are now down in the best-of-seven […]

Paul Pierce took a shot at Lakers fans who made fun of his confession related to his wheelchair game back in the 2008 NBA Finals: Sorry to bust y’all haters bubble but the only 💩💩💩💩Ing I did June 5 2008 was on the Lakers #factz #haterzgonnahate #😂😂😂 — Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) June 6, 2019 Paul […]

Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals took place, Shaquille O’Neal talked to Toronto Raptors wing Danny Green during warmups, telling the veteran sharpshooter to get his act together and play better. Green responded by scoring 18 points, all of which came from beyond the arc. He helped the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors […]

The mantra “Strength in Numbers” has been associated to the Golden State Warriors in recent years, but in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, it was the Toronto Raptors who showed them the true meaning of it. All five of the Raptors starters scored at least 17 points, a statistical feat that hasn’t been done […]

Stephen Curry had an amazing performance for the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Despite their 123-109 loss, the two-time MVP finished with 47 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. He also hit six 3-pointers in the process. He’s the first player in NBA history to achieve this particular stat line: […]

Team USA’s August training camp roster ahead of the FIBA World Cup is taking shape, as Portland Trail Blazers guards Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, and Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love have all been included in the 18-man pool, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The FIBA World […]

One of the biggest controversies that the Los Angeles Lakers faced last season was the young core’s behavior after they were involved in trade rumors surrounding New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis. According to reports, the constant speculations about them moving to another team has impacted their play, and that’s one of the reasons why the […]

The Boston Celtics have become one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference and a significant part of that is because of head coach Brad Stevens. The 42-year-old coach has led the Celtics to back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2017 and 2018. However, the team took a step back this season and was […]

Over the past couple of months, Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has been confident about re-signing All-Star guard Kyrie Irving. In fact, However, that no longer seems to be the case at this point. Irving is set to become a free agent and there are reports that he’s already narrowed down his preferred destination […]