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The last few days of the NBA’s regular season have been as frantic as they’ve ever been thanks to the addition of the NBA play-in tournament. The fate of the Los Angeles Lakers hangs in the balance of a handful of different outcomes – one result they can control, others they cannot. But LeBron James […]

The massive outpouring of emotions for Kobe Bryant’s Hall of Fame induction proves just how widespread the star’s impact was to the sport. Both superstar players and regular fans alike were just overjoyed watching the ceremony that honored the Los Angeles Lakers icon. Watch below as Steph Curry looked all sorts of emotional reflecting on […]

UPDATE: Bradley Beal is active for the Washington Wizards’ final game vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Washington’s Bradley Beal (hamstring) will play vs. Charlotte today, sources tell ESPN. Washington needs win to clinch 8th. Beal (31.4) trails Steph Curry (31.8) points in scoring title race. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 16, 2021 Washington Wizards fans, rejoice. Franchise […]

Chris Webber, 15-year NBA veteran and celebrated collegiate basketball hooper, is set to be inducted into the 2021 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Webber is certainly having a roller coaster month of May. The Sacramento Kings icon was just recently let go by TNT as a color commentator after serving […]

John Wall hasn’t even been a Houston Rocket for an entire season, and yet speculation is already swirling on whether he stays or goes in H-Town. The former Washington Wizards first overall pick has been the vocal leader on a despondent Rockets franchise clearly in rebuild mode. But now rumors have arisen coming from an […]

James Harden has always been a man of few words. The Brooklyn Nets star would often let his game do the talking, something he learned from his Los Angeles Lakers idol Kobe Bryant. But when it came to Kobe Bryant, The Beard wasn’t hesitant in speaking out. Harden never hid the fact that his admiration […]

One is adored by millions of Boston Celtics fans around the world, and the other is Kevin McHale. Jayson Tatum’s son Deuce and Celtics living legend Kevin McHale posed for a photo together, which the St. Louis native posted on his Twitter account. The 23-year-old had the perfect caption for it, too. Idk who wanted […]

Russell Westbrook just took the crown from NBA legend Oscar Robertson, recording the most triple-doubles in league history. But apparently, the Washington Wizards star’s reign at the top was short-lived. In a hilarious graphic mix-up during the Wizards’ live game broadcast, the visual credited Robin Lopez as the new owner of the triple-double record. It […]

LeBron James is back, baby. Los Angeles Lakers fans could put to bed any questions on any lingering ill-effects from The King’s injury after he threw down a nasty hammer dunk. Anthony Davis tossed the ball ahead to Dennis Schroder, who then served up an alley-oop dish to LeBron James on a silver platter. Bron […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has made it clear – he’s not planning on ducking any opponent, not even if that’s LeBron James and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. The Play-In games have the entire NBA universe scrambling to figure out seeding possibilities. With just a couple of games left in the season, you’d […]

Just when the Brooklyn Nets finally seemed like they’d have a clean bill of health for their big guns, they lose another. Sharpshooter Joe Harris is expected to miss the final two games of the regular season. The Nets swingman is dealing with a left gluteal strain that’s causing him discomfort, as reported by ESPN […]

Boban Marjanovic is a human wonder in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks big man’s skyscraper height and hulking physique would frighten just about anybody who dares cross him. That’s why it was a scary scene when the Mavs center smacked Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole when the teams faced off. But what makes Boban […]

Albert Pujols is clearly a long way off from his glory days. The former MVP was an institution in St. Louis before he was poached away by the Los Angeles Angels. But it appears as though The Machine could be headed back to where it all began. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported a scoop […]

The NBA has been buzzing over Russell Westbrook’s box score blow-ups in recent weeks. The Washington Wizards star already eclipsed legend Oscar Robertson’s seemingly unbreakable triple-double record. Westbrook is already building his lead over the rest of the NBA, as the Brodie notched his 183rd triple-double against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. His final […]

Everyone self-respecting Los Angeles Lakers fan knows the story by now. Franchise icon Kobe Bryant was a lifelong Laker, but he wasn’t actually drafted by the Purple & Gold. The Mamba joined the Lakers via a draft day trade with the Charlotte Hornets, which was famously orchestrated by the logo himself, Jerry West. Despite the […]

It’s been a long trek to the summit for the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid is the final remnant from the earliest stages of #TheProcess that started nearly a decade ago by direction of former Sixers GM Sam Hinkie. As such, only Embiid can truly appreciate the whole struggle in its entirety as the Sixers went […]

Damian Lillard is no stranger to putting his entire team on his back when it matters most. The Portland Trail Blazers superstar is known for his late-game heroics and scoring barrages in the fourth quarter. Lillard turned on “Dame Time” for the Blazers once again vs. the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, piling on 24 […]

The undermanned Golden State Warriors definitely showed out against the New Orleans Pelicans. With Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins kept sidelined, the rest of the Dubs made sure to keep things exciting. Nico Mannion was finally given free rein to showcase his skills with the Warriors’ stars taking a rest day. The first-year […]

Diana Taurasi is one of the biggest performers on the basketball court in the history of mankind. The Phoenix Mercury star is considered by many to be the greatest WNBA player of all-time. Her exploits in the clutch need no introduction for even the most casual of hoops fans. When the game is on the […]

The Golden State Warriors have a true test ahead of them, as they await their grudge match against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. With everything boiling down to that final contest, that allowed the Warriors to rest their stars Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green. But Green isn’t one to take a day […]

Tim Duncan is the definition of a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer. The San Antonio Spurs icon is widely considered by many to be the greatest power forward of all-time, with a championship-winning pedigree that spanned over three decades. After hanging up his rather large sneakers in 2016, the big fundamental was finally set to get his moment […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is known for many things on the basketball court. Showing off his fancy handles isn’t one of them. The Frenchman tried to get tricky with it in the backcourt, pulling off a fancy behind-the-back dribble. The Jazz star clearly just wanted to test out his skills since there was no […]

As a self-identified Washington Wizards fan, these last few weeks have been an absolute thrill ride. Bradley Beal has been a walking stick of dynamite on offense, as he has been all season. The Russell Westbrook experience has transformed from a house of horrors and turned into a high-speed roller coaster that’s in equal parts […]

The Los Angeles Lakers caught a huge break on Thursday night as the Portland Trail Blazers choked away a late lead against the Phoenix Suns. Damian Lillard put the Blazers up by three with about 30 seconds left to play: Lillard and clutch shots name a better duo pic.twitter.com/c3UtBwxqE8 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 14, 2021 […]

If you’re a true, die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan, answer me this. Do you know who the Lakers drafted in the 2nd round of the 2011 NBA draft? If you answered Ater Majok, I salute your crazy level of fandom, good sir. The Sudanese-born hooper is currently rostered by the US Monastir basketball team, which […]

Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors was the worst thing to happen to Stephen Curry’s all-time legacy. There, I said it. That’s not to say that Curry wouldn’t do that move over. The Warriors star is so selfless that he absolutely would. The move to bring in KD brought in two more championship runs […]

The modern NBA game has certainly evolved since the days that hulking giants roamed the paint. With the game moving further and further away from the paint, the emphasis has become on outside scoring. But someone forgot to tell Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak turned back the clock in a huge way, […]

Damian Lillard was seconds away from becoming a hero. The Portland Trail Blazers had clawed their way back against the Phoenix Suns, ready to snatch away victory from the jaws of defeat. The Blazers trailed by eight points entering the final frame. That’s when Lillard decided to put the team on his back, signaling Dame […]

The NBA’s play-in tournament has had its fair share of critics this season. But you can’t deny that it’s going to be exciting. With a potential Western Conference matchup featuring the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers, how could anyone not tune in? They heavyweight bout between LeBron James and Stephen Curry in […]

Miami Heat icon Udonis Haslem doesn’t get on the court much these days. But when given the opportunity to take the floor against the Philadelphia 76ers, he made sure to make his minutes count. The Miami Heat lifer entered his first game if the season, and as you’ve probably seen by now, hilariously got ejected […]

Udonis Haslem just put in the performance of the year for the Miami Heat. All-Star center Bam Adebayo couldn’t help but react to the madness. The Miami Heat lifer entered his first game if the season, and as you’ve probably seen by now, hilariously got ejected shortly after thanks to on-court scuffle with Philadelphia 76ers […]

Ever since he’s stepped on the court for the Golden State Warriors, Juan Toscano-Anderson has given his all. That’s why when the news was announced that the Dubs were signing him to an official two-year deal, he truly earned it. In a heartwarming moment that should get every Warriors fans’ eyes watery, JTA called his […]

Stephen Curry is not your average human being. Even in the NBA, a league filled with some of the most incredible athletes on the planet, the Golden State Warriors star manages to stand out. We’ve all heard it by now that Stephen Curry is having a banner year for the Warriors at age 33. But […]

This has been the absolute season from hell for the Boston Celtics. They’ve been dealt with a myriad of injuries and health complications all throughout the season, both COVID-19 related or otherwise. Kemba Walker started off the year on the shelf, missing the team’s first 11 games. Walker would end up missing 27 total out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just broke a franchise record. For a franchise as storied as the Purple & Gold, it’s always a special achievement whenever that happens in the modern day. Normally, the records that go down relate to outside scoring or shooting from downtown. With the 3-point revolution in full swing, it’s understandable for […]

Kyle Kuzma is the last man standing. The Los Angeles Lakers forward feels like the last remaining vestige that the squad had to the deep, dark trenches they franchise found itself in just a few years ago. Sure, they still have Alex Caruso and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, both of whom joined the team during Kuzma’s 2017-18 […]

Utah Jazz star and proud Filipino-American Jordan Clarkson had a strong message for his countryman, rising hoops phenom Kai Sotto. Clarkson’s advice could be summed up in five words: “Don’t put limits on yourself.” Utah’s leading Sixth Man of the Year candidate spoke to ESPN’s Chao Meng about a host of different topics, including the […]

Kyle Kuzma comes up large for the Los Angeles Lakers. The swingman put his head down in the dying seconds of their game against the Houston Rockets to put the Lakers up one with 6.9 seconds to play. Watch Kuzma show off his clutch gene: KYLE KUZMA PUTS THE LAKERS IN FRONT!@HoustonRockets 122@Lakers 123 6.9 […]

Talen Horton-Tucker just revealed he has a personal vendetta against NBA rims. The Los Angeles Lakers guard flew right by his Houston Rockets defender to for a huge one-handed throw down. Peep the vicious hand-on-hoop attack THT made at the rim: https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1392684435544317955?s=20 Put that one in the young fella’s highlight reel already, for future use. […]