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In Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry was the human embodiment of this famous tagline: “If you don’t like that, you don’t like NBA basketball.” In leading the Golden State Warriors to a series tie against the Boston Celtics, the point guard once again reminded the basketball world of his greatness. The […]

In the very first episode of his new podcast, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill already made some headlines with his latest comments on former Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes. The first clip that made the rounds on the interwebs was that of Hill asserting the his Dolphins QB, Tua Tagovailoa, is actually more […]

Jordan Poole hasn’t been as explosive in these NBA Finals as he was earlier in the postseason. But the Golden State Warriors guard still deserves a ton of credit for producing in his secondary scorer role behind Stephen Curry. Klay Thompson certainly agrees. Asked about what he’s been seeing from Poole in his first NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors bodied the Boston Celtics in Game 4, with Stephen Curry throwing haymaker after haymaker to tie the series at 2-2. Stephen Curry poured in a scorching-hot 43 points to lead his Warriors to victory. But based on the numbers, it could have gone a lot worse for the Celtics side. According […]

The Orlando Magic have been blessed with the number one pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. But that also comes with the best kind of problem – they have first dibs at three prized prospects of the lot. The only downside is the pressure at calling which one of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., and […]

Game 4 was indisputably won by none other than Stephen Curry. The supernova scorer put the Golden State Warriors on his back for a signature performance that might be his best one ever. But there was another unsung hero that made a huge, albeit lowkey impact on their win. The Warriors hero’s name is Kevon […]

Everyone knows Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. But even as venerated as he is among NBA circles, the Golden State Warriors icon’s greatness is often still overlooked. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade certainly agree. Both all-timers were vocal on the Steph Curry and how he doesn’t get as much love as […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to pull off the critical Game 4 victory on the Boston Celtics’ own home floor. But let’s be real – it was in spite of another stinker from Draymond Green. It’s gotten to the point where the Warriors star’s own mother doesn’t know what’s going on. Draymond’s mom, Mary […]

Stephen Curry came out with guns blazing and never relented in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. He hit every big shot necessary during key moments for the Golden State Warriors that kept them in the game and ultimately escaping TD Garden with the series tied at two games apiece. Steph Curry poured in 43 […]

To say that Stephen Curry is fully engaged in Game 4 of the NBA Finals would be a complete understatement. The Golden State Warriors point guard has been fired up all game, over the good and the bad. The usual confident smile from the Warriors star took a backseat as angry Steph Curry took on […]

Stephen Curry was absolutely fired up to start Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. The Golden State Warriors point guard showed that not just with his play, but with his words as well. Check out Steph Curry chirping at Celtics fans while carrying the load for Golden State: STEPH HEATING UP AND TALKING TRASH 🗣 […]

Stephen Curry isn’t missing Game 4. The Golden State Warriors point guard made that clear on Thursday amid fears over his foot injury that outside observers worried would be enough to keep him out. “I’m gonna play. That’s all I know right now,” said Steph Curry definitively ahead of their TD Garden rematch against the […]

For a five-time All-Star, Al Horford is a relatively mild-mannered presence on the Boston Celtics and throughout his 15-year NBA campaign. But his sister, Anna, has made sure to voice her opinions on matters relating to his career. With the hot topic from Game 3 being on Celtics fans chanting obscenities at Golden State Warriors’ […]

The obscenity-filled chants against Draymond Green have been a hot topic after the conclusion of Game 3. His Golden State Warriors teammates in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson didn’t like it one bit. His own wife even called out the Boston Celtics fans in attendance. Not surprisingly, the Celtics players themselves aren’t exactly pining for […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams had a game-high three steals in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. But there was apparently rampant thievery going on off the court as well. With the Celtics making the NBA Finals again for the first time in over a decade, there’s obviously insane demand for tickets in a basketball-crazed […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Shaquille O’Neal was arguably the biggest prize of the NBA draft in the 1990s and was a no-doubter number one overall pick for the Orlando Magic back in 1992. The hype isn’t exactly the same for his son Shareef. But the 2022 NBA draft prospect is reportedly getting a look […]

Draymond Green was subjected to a host of boos and chants, of varying degrees, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors made their stance known that they were not happy with the cursing and vitriol hurled at their defensive talisman. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver did not exactly share in the same […]

The NBA Finals have been a seesaw affair thus far, both from game to game and within individual quarters. If that trend continues, the Golden State Warriors should be looking to punch right back after getting dealt their second defeat in Boston. But the Celtics aren’t just going to get complacent with a 2-1 lead […]

Is Draymond Green the most hated man in Boston right now? If you polled Celtics fans, it would be surprising for him not to be the top answer as their team leads the Golden State Warriors 2-1 in the NBA Finals. In the first game of the series in Boston, they showed exactly that with […]

Draymond Green isn’t exactly the most beloved man in Boston right now. The Golden State Warriors forward was reminded of that fact in Game 3 of the NBA Finals as Celtics fans rained down the jeers against him. From the Warriors‘ starting lineups, it was clear that the crowd was coming after Draymond Green the […]

Draymond Green didn’t have his best performance in the Golden State Warriors’ Game 3 loss against the Boston Celtics. He clearly wasn’t in a jovial mood after the game, either. During the postgame press conference, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer asked the Warriors star if he’s “conscious” at all about potentially revealing information on their own […]

Jayson Tatum had himself a solid outing in the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors. But according to at least one Los Angeles Lakers icon, his numbers don’t hold a candle to his true impact on the win. Magic Johnson was effusive in his praise of the Celtics star after the […]

There’s a pretty surprising stat on the Boston Celtics box score after their Game 3 NBA Finals win over the Golden State Warriors. Beside Marcus Smart’s name there are two zeros under “steals” and “blocks”. It’s just one example, but those two goose eggs prove that defense is more than just the counting stats. That’s […]

Golden State Warriors held their collective breath during the fourth quarter of Game 3. Boston Celtics center Al Horford landed on Stephen Curry’s ankle, leaving him clearly in pain. Watch the scene below as the Warriors star was seen limping shortly thereafter: Steph appeared to be in pain after scrambling for a ball late in […]

Josh Hart isn’t known to be a turnover prone player on the basketball court. He’s averaged just 1.2 turnovers per game throughout his career. But the Portland Trail Blazers swingman can’t say the same about his … AirPods? Hart was responding to gaming YouTuber Andrew Sigils on whether owning two pairs of AirPods is considered […]

After locking up Aaron Donald to a massive new deal, the Los Angeles Rams made sure to keep their checkbook out for Cooper Kupp. The superstar wide receiver just got his extension to run it back. Kupp scored a record-breaking $75 million in guaranteed money from the Rams throughout the next three seasons. That total […]

The Chicago Bulls have a huge offseason ahead of them. Priority number one would be to keep Zach LaVine as he enters unrestricted free agency. But part and parcel of that is ensuring that the team around him is one worthy of committing long-term to. Could a swing for Rudy Gobert do the trick? According […]

It’s been weeks since Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies bowed out of the NBA playoffs, which has given the superstar some time to enjoy himself. But not everyone is happy to see him living his best life. Morant was seen on Instagram Live having the time of his life with some friends and alcohol, […]

Could the Brooklyn Nets’ offseason be more ho hum than previously thought? If the latest buzz on Kyrie Irving rings true, that might be the case. The reports have flowed throughout the offseason that Kyrie Irving’s future in Brooklyn is in limbo. The Nets were rumored to be unwilling to sign him to a long-term […]

The Golden State Warriors had an up-and-down start against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. In fact, they trailed for majority of the time in the first half before asserting their dominance in the second. One controversial call, or maybe better described as a non-call, could have been a key factor […]

There was a rather contentious moment in Game 2 of the NBA Finals as Draymond Green was called for a foul on Jaylen Brown attempting a 3-point shot. With the Golden State Warriors forward already harboring a technical foul, he got into it with Brown while both of them were sprawled on the floor. In […]

Draymond Green didn’t have much on an impact on the box score as the Golden State Warriors took Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. But as he is known to do, he found other ways to make his presence felt. He does his very best to make his opponents feel uncomfortable with physicality and a […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics had themselves an NBA Finals performance to forget in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. While JT had a much better showing on the box score from a scoring standpoint, piling on 28 points and six threes after just 12 points in Game 1, he also posted a […]

Boston Celtics fans probably have a sour taste left in their mouth after the drubbing their team was dealt in Game 2. The Golden State Warriors turned up the heat on them in the second half as they took a 107-88 loss to the chin. Al Horford’s sister Anna was not a happy camper while […]

Jayson Tatum had himself a first half to remember in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and he made sure it stays immortalized in Boston Celtics history. Tatum was scorching hot in the first half, pouring in 21 points and five threes, a far cry from the 12 points he had in the first contest. […]

If they were giving out an MVP award for the entire playoffs, Luka Doncic would probably be the odds on favorite to win it. The Dallas Mavericks were the only team in the conference finals not to have multiple All-Star caliber players and yet they were among the last four standing, thanks in no small […]

The NFL season is still a ways away, but thankfully gems like The Match have allowed us access to some of our favorite gridiron stars. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills teamed up for the golfing event, which blessed fans with an opportunity for them to be on […]

With his untimely passing in 2020, Kobe Bryant left a lasting legacy for an entire generation of Los Angeles Lakers fans and basketball fans alike. That’s why it’s no surprise that the last pieces of his memorabilia are going for mind-blowing sums. The latest on that list is an unreal Kobe Bryant game-worn jersey that […]

Al Horford closely resembled a certain Golden State Warriors icon in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics big man was raining threes just like Stephen Curry, which helped neutralize the point guard’s scorching-hot start when he made six threes in the first quarter. Horford didn’t hit six threes in a quarter, but […]