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James Harden had a hell of a debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The newest Sixers guard piled on 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a 133-102 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Things looked business as usual for the Beard with step-back threes and an endless parade of free throws on […]

Klay Thompson is slowly getting back to the swing of things after missing the last two seasons. The Golden State Warriors have brought him in slowly thus far. Through his first 17 games played, he’s averaged a shade over 25 minutes of action per game. He’s breached the 30 minute mark twice this season, both […]

There’s a school of thought that doesn’t consider Stephen Curry a true point guard. When you’re the greatest shooter of all-time, it’s hard to argue against not getting labeled a shooting guard. The word “shooting” is literally in the title. But the Golden State Warriors icon just made point guard history thanks to his co-star […]

LeBron James has a legitimate claim as the greatest basketball player of all time. But in an era where the world’s icons are as visible as ever, the Los Angeles Lakers star’s impact has been felt far beyond the confines of a basketball court. LeBron recently reflected on the 10th year death anniversary of Trayvon […]

Stephen Curry is one of the most beloved figures in the NBA. But even the Golden State Warriors superstar isn’t spared from ridicule over a polarizing pregame fit. Twitter went at Stephen Curry for his rather shiny look walking into the Warriors-Blazers game on Thursday night. "You know you bad when you can wear that." […]

The shockwaves of the Russian invasion of Ukraine have been felt throughout every corner of the globe, extending even to the sporting world. Formula 1, which currently features a Russian driver and hosts a race on Russian soil, has been no exception. Four time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel was vocal on potentially boycotting the […]

Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals have been in the headlines of late with a reported rift growing between the quarterback and the franchise that drafted him. Murray was seen to have wiped clean his Instagram and rumors swirled about Murray’s frustration with the team as they were eliminated unceremoniously by the eventual Super Bowl […]

Few stars across the NBA are as universally beloved as DeMar DeRozan. The Bulls star has captivated the entire league this season to elevate him from jilted Toronto Raptors icon to resurgent Chicago savior. He flexed his muscles once again on Thursday night as he sank the game-winning bucket plus the foul to carry the […]

Brandon Williams hit an awesome personal milestone against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The Portland Trail Blazers rookie made his first career three-pointer on the evening. Check out Williams’ first triple which gave Portland a 35-33 lead over the Warriors: 🎯 @TheeBWill 🎯 pic.twitter.com/XitLbo41EL — Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) February 25, 2022 However, […]

DeMar DeRozan does it again. The Chicago Bulls superstar just sank Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks with yet another game-winner in the closing seconds. The home team held on for a 112-108 win. Check out Deebo put the Bulls on his back, plus the foul: https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1497050913684353024 DeRozan has had a season for the ages […]

After a magical season first season with the Knicks for Tom Thibodeau, it seems as though the clock has struck midnight in New York and everything is back to normal. The Knicks find themselves in 12th place in a crowded Eastern Conference, almost 10 games out of a guaranteed playoff berth at sixth and 3.5 […]

Damian Lillard has had some memorable duels against the Golden State Warriors over the years. The Portland Trail Blazers star has proved himself as a worthy adversary, but his teams have just never been stout enough to go up against Stephen Curry and co. Instead of growing any contempt towards Curry and the Warriors for […]

Good things usually happen for the Golden State Warriors when Gary Payton II is on the court. Head coach Steve Kerr as a firm believer of that. The Warriors mentor was vocal that he’s planning to keep Payton in the starting lineup with Draymond Green still out of action. Via Anthony Slater: “More than likely, […]

The Dallas Mavericks sent a clear message for their strategy this season after they traded away Kristaps Porzingis at the NBA trade deadline. They’re giving the keys exclusively to Luka Doncic and he’s taking them as far as they can possibly go. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was vocal on Luka Doncic during the All-Star […]

Andrew Wiggins has been a revelation for the Golden State Warriors this season. His success has been a testament to the internal development and strong team culture that they’ve built over the past decade in the Stephen Curry era. Wiggins has turned himself into an All-Star, making good on the potential he’s had even before […]

The Golden State Warriors already have the highest payroll in the NBA. With gargantuan contracts to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, they’re outspending an entire league filled with billionaire owners – and they’re not done yet. According to reports, the Warriors are keen on locking in promising young guard Jordan Poole to an extension in […]

The Los Angeles Rams just celebrated in style during their Super Bowl parade last week. But it wasn’t all happy for quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly. The Rams QB and his wife were asked by photographer Kelly Smiley if they wanted a photograph while on stage. Smiley stepped back and accidentally fell off […]

The greatest players in NBA history were all gathered together in Cleveland as the NBA’s Top 75 players of all-time were honored during the All-Star Weekend festivities. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was excited to be around all the legends of the game, but there was one man, in particular, he was most infatuated […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was rather vocal during NBA All-Star Weekend on a host of different topics. While LeBron didn’t flat out shade the Lakers front office or threaten to take off his purple and gold jersey anytime soon, he did speak out on a host of different topics that led to speculation […]

While it sure looks like James Harden is set to make his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers real soon, it remains to be seen when Ben Simmons will make his first appearance for the Brooklyn Nets. According to one report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Ben Simmons is expected to “ramp it up” this week in […]

The father of New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson III has reportedly gone missing. Mitchell Robinson Jr.’s final whereabouts when he was last seen were along Atilla Avenue in Pensacola, Florida. “My dad is missing if you have info on his whereabouts please contact 850-436-9620,” pleaded the Knicks center on social media. Details of the […]

There’s nobody more excited about James Harden making his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers than Daryl Morey. The Sixers team president was excited enough to send out an ominous tweet directed at the Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia’s first opponent after the All-Star break: “Find out Friday,” said Morey, even tagging the TWolves’ official Twitter account. Find […]

Stephen Curry promised a hefty check for the city of Cleveland based on his All-Star Game performance. The Golden State Warriors point guard made sure it was bigger than anyone could have imagined by the end of the game. Before the game, the Warriors star pledged $1,000 for each point, $3,000 for each triple and […]

Safe to say Draymond Green is not the biggest fan of Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. With the Golden State Warriors starcoming onto the live TNT broadcast during the NBA All-Star Game, he wasn’t hiding his disdain for the Frenchman. After being compared defensively with the likes of Dikembe Mutombo and Rudy Gobert as former […]

LeBron James knows a thing or two about winning in Cleveland. The Los Angeles Lakers star just turned back the clock for an epic game-winner to end the NBA All-Star Game. Check out the Lakers star call for the ball and sink the dagger to win it: 🗣 CLEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU! LeBron James […]

LeBron James and Michael Jordan may have clashing legacies when it’s all said and done, but there’s the utmost respect for one another as human beings. The Los Angeles Lakers star and Chicago Bulls icon shared a heartfelt moment during the NBA Top 75 announcement. Check out two legends of the game hug it out: […]

The Chicago Bulls have the makings of an Eastern Conference powerhouse for years to come. But after failing to negotiate an extension with Zach LaVine in the offseason, getting pen to paper is essential to lock of their core. While the clear expectation is for him to stay with the Bulls, he’s not exactly planning […]

While the top spots in the Western Conference have been virtually untouched for a while now, with the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors atop the standings for majority of the season, the Eastern Conference seeding continues to shuffle on a daily basis. The latest blockbuster trade between two East powerhouses sending James Harden to […]

Draymond Green knows a thing or two about what an MVP looks like. He’s played alongside Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the Golden State Warriors, with three Maurice Podoloff trophies between them. The current debate wages on between the same two big men who were seen as the frontrunners for last season’s award: Joel […]

The Atlanta Hawks were seen as one of the frontrunners in the pursuit of All-Star point forward Ben Simmons. The prospect of teaming an oversized defensive juggernaut with an offensive supernova in Trae Young was certainly a tantalizing prospect. However, it was not meant to be as Simmons was shipped off the the Brooklyn Nets […]

The Chicago Bulls have found a solid addition from the NBA buyout market in veteran center Tristan Thompson – and Zach LaVine is all for the move. The Bulls All-Star was vocal on what he feels Tristan Thompson brings to the table for Chicago. Via Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune: “He’s going to bring […]

It sort of feels like the Golden State Warriors were saved by the bell as the NBA All-Star break kicked in this past week. They’ve lost four of their last five and are definitely missing defensive anchor Draymond Green in the lineup. Each of their past five opponents have scored 110 points in every contest, […]

Stephen Curry is not exactly a fan favorite in the city of Cleveland. Even before he stepped foot in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, a handful of people felt the Warriors guard was already slighted ever so subtly by the NBA All-Star organizers. During the Clutch Challenge event on Rising Stars Friday, the spots on the court […]

The 2022 NBA dunk contest was forgettable to say the least. Stars around the league were collectively deflated after what they witnessed in the finale of NBA All-Star Saturday night. A handful of them believed they could’ve possibly taken home the trophy this year – a list that includes Kevin Durant, Paul Pierce and De’Andre […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is universally beloved by virtually all NBA circles — except in Cleveland, Ohio, that is. The greatest shooter of all time and his wife Ayesha were greeted with a chorus of boos at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse during NBA All-Star Saturday Night. The Warriors star was simply promoting his […]

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores risked it all when he pursued legal action against the NFL. But his football talent has landed him a job nonetheless with the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Brian Flores is now the Steelers’ senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach. The Steelers […]

The Golden State Warriors have two active players suiting up for the NBA All-Star game. While Dub Nation is always excited to see Stephen Curry in the game, the buzz surrounding Andrew Wiggins was arguably the biggest among all selections this season. That level of excitement is clearly shared by his fellow All-Stars as well. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves sophomore Anthony Edwards was one of the headliners of the NBA Rising Stars competition during All-Star weekend. But he wasn’t much of a factor in Friday night’s festivities. Ant-Man finished his first contest with just four points as Team Isiah beat Team Worthy by the skin of their teeth. But those hoping that […]

Juan Toscano Anderson is the lone player repping the Golden State Warriors on NBA All-Star Saturday night. With both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson sitting out the three-point contest this year, there’s arguably nobody more fitting to represent the franchise given how much he bleeds blue and gold. “I thought he was trolling,” the Warriors […]