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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James makes no-look passes appear like the easiest thing in the world. Within the last two minutes of the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers, James made another one of those jaw-dropping no-look passes. This time, JaVale McGee was the lucky recipient. Just a casual no-look alley-oop pass from […]

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and wife Gabrielle Union recently had a baby. Some people do not think he will be on diaper duty, but others think he will. A fan asked Wade and Union to settle a bet with his boss on if Wade has ever changed a diaper. Reminder: Wade had two sons […]

BetOnline.ag has released new odds on the possible landing spots for Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony if he is indeed released by the team as rumored. There is a surprising favorite to land Anthony: 76ers: +200 Lakers: +400 Nets: +500 Nuggets: +1000 Any Chinese Team: +100 If/when Carmelo Anthony gets released by the Rockets at […]

Imagine if the Golden State Warriors signed a player like Tyson Chandler who could help them right away as they wait for DeMarcus Cousins. Well, it almost happened. According to Chandler himself, the Los Angeles Lakers and Warriors were the final two teams he considered signing with: Tyson Chandler says there were 5 teams in […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez made a career high eight three’s against the Denver Nuggets Sunday night. Due to the fact he is seven feet tall and can hit threes, there is a new nickname going around for Lopez, which is “Splash Mountain.” It seems like Lopez is OK with the nickname. I asked Brook […]

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night in overtime, 121-116, and tempers flared between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant after Green failed to pass to Durant at the end of regulation and didn’t get a shot off. Tuesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Marc Spears reported that the heated exchange between […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the top 3-point shooting teams in the league, and they’re especially outstanding on corner triples. But what is wild is they have taken so few of them: Wild, random stat: Only 5% of Clippers shots have been corner 3s, 2nd-lowest in league. They have made 56% (!!!!) of them, […]

Brooklyn Nets star Caris LeVert is one of the most talented guards in the league. He also has one of the most interesting nicknames in the league. Zach Lowe of ESPN has the story on how he got the nickname, “Baby Durant.” Soon after, LeVert visited Michigan for an informal workout. Coaches and players had […]

New Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse was hired over the summer. Since then, the franchise underwent a transformation with their roster and have the best record in the league at 12-2. On the opposite end of the world, the Detroit Pistons fired head coach Stan Van Gundy and hired longtime Raptors head coach Dwane […]

The Philadelphia Sixers have an open roster spot thanks to the Jimmy Butler trade. However, do not expect them to use it anytime soon. Elton Brand says the Sixers are not in a rush to fill out the roster spot created by the Butler trade — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) November 13, 2018 The 76ers and […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz’s struggle with his shot has been well-documented. It has changed drastically since his college days, but there hasn’t been a compelling explanation for the Sixers sophomore’s shooting woes. However, that might have already changed. According to a Redditor who goes by the username LonzoBBBall, Avi Saini is a medical student and […]

The Golden State Warriors lost to the L.A. Clippers Monday night, 121-116. Kevin Durant fouled out of the game and he seemed pretty frustrated. That frustration may have led to an early exit from the locker room before the media even entered. Quick Kevin Durant exit from the locker room tonight. Gone before reporters entered. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson has entered the record books once again. Against the L.A. Clippers, Thompson moved up to 22nd on the all-time 3-pointers list, passing Mike Miller. With this bucket, Klay Thompson passes Mike Miller for 22nd on the All-Time 3-pointers list with 1,591 3FGs. #ThisIsWhyWePlay 📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/5DTcCXR4yP — NBA (@NBA) […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns got a triple-double in a win over the Brooklyn Nets Monday night, but it was not the traditional one you usually see. Per Reddit user, KiIgore-Trout, Towns had a triple-double in points, rebounds, and turnovers. Here is the full stat line. K. Towns MINS:37:12 FG:9-11 FT:5-6 3PT:2-2 (+/-)+7 ORB:2 TRB:21 […]

Per Reddit user, ridiguluz, Derrick Rose has been in the same building in some of the most horrific injuries that we have seen in a live sporting event. It was just something I realised after hearing about Caris LeVert tonight. Derrick Rose was a firsthand witness to all. He was at the Team USA exhibition […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard JJ Redick had one of the most interesting 3-point conversions in recent memory as the Sixers were playing the Miami Heat Monday night. No shoe? No problem. https://t.co/AhoCTNcBh7 — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 13, 2018 JJ Redick came up big time for the Sixers in their victory over the Heat. He had […]

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson had a block party Sunday night, and he was nice enough to invite the Orlando Magic with him: Mitchell Robinson established a Knicks rookie record with eight blocked shots. The franchise record for blocks in a game is 10 by Dikembe Mutombo and Joe C. Meriweather. — NY_KnicksPR […]

The Boston Celtics’ loss against the Portland Trail Blazers marked the end of a tough 1-4 road trip for Boston. After the latest defeat, Celtics star Kyrie Irving pondered about the need for a grizzled veteran to help out: Kyrie: "Right now I think it would be nice if we had someone that was a 15-year […]

The Houston Rockets have started their season in the worst way possible, considering how high the expectations were entering the 2018-19 campaign. To compound their woes, center Clint Capela banged his knees early in the game against the Indiana Pacers Sunday night. Clint Capela was unable to return down the stretch after banging his knee […]

Vince Carter is 41-years-old, but he is still playing at a high level. He is also putting posters on some of the league’s young players. During the closing moments of the Atlanta Hawks-Los Angeles Lakers game Sunday night, Carter dunked all over Josh Hart. This dunk would give the Hawks a late lead, but the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics faced off against each other Sunday night. Apparently, there was something fishy happening with the hoop the Celtics were shooting at during the first half. Very interesting situation right now in Portland. Blazers (-2) lead 54-37 at the half but now they are working on the hoop […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young threw a beautiful bounce pass in between the legs of Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee. The nifty dime led to a power slam by Alex Len. It happened during the first quarter of the Hawks-Lakers game Sunday night. Trae Young's floor vision is A1. 👏 (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/C6BWVD7sR1 — […]

Before the Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers faced each other Sunday night, Evan Turner talked to the media before the game. Turner joked that head coach Brad Stevens would get his first title when he re-joins the team. Evan Turner, the legend, on when Brad Stevens is going to win his first NBA […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a sprain right ankle and he did not return to the game vs. the Detroit Pistons. INJURY UPDATE: @hornets F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist returned to the locker room in the 2Q with a right ankle sprain. He will not return to today’s game. #Hornets30 — Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) November […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Sacramento Kings Friday night, 121-110. They went winless during a five-game road trip. Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose talked about when you could give feedback to a teammate. These quotes were obtained by Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “It’s about understanding one another and having that chemistry where you […]

The Philadelphia Sixers acquired Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton from the Minnesota Timberwolves for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second round pick early Saturday afternoon. With the trade, the Sixers odds of winning a title have increased significantly. Before the trade, they were a +2200 to win the title, per Bleacher […]

The Philadelphia Sixers reportedly acquired star Jimmy Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade Saturday afternoon. Golden Tate was traded by the Detroit Lions to the defending Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles this past Tuesday. Yooo @JimmyButler welcome to the new city. Wanna explore it together 😂😂 — Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) November 10, 2018 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have recalled guard Jerome Robinson. He was the 13th pick in this past years draft in June. Clippers say they’ve recalled Jerome Robinson from the G League ahead of today’s Bucks/Clippers game. — Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) November 10, 2018 He has played in seven games for the Clippers this season, but […]

After the game Friday night in a loss to the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler sat down and talked with Sam Amick of The Athletic. There have been reports of Butler having problems with his teammates, specifically Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. However, it seems like Butler may not have an issue with […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant got a tour of the Warriors future home in San Francisco, the Chase Center. He talked about what is more than likely going to happen next year when the team hits the floor. Nick Friedell of ESPN wrote the story. “I’m thinking about a lot of points being scored,” […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Sacramento Kings Friday night 121-110. But, that did not stop Jimmy Butler to talking to Sam Amick of The Athletic after the game. I’m not a bad dude. I’m not a bad teammate. I’d do anything for my guys, man. If Thibs is coming at somebody, I’m the first […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox got blown by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose twice, but he did not give up on both of those plays. On Friday night, he used those instances to make a name for himself. Fox and the Kings put on a show as they defeated the Wolves, 121-110. Sacramento moved to […]

During Gordon Hayward’s return game to Utah on Friday, the Jazz wanted to send the Celtics star a message. Whether it was intentional or not, the Jazz made a statement to start this game: their first three possessions involved Rudy Gobert setting screens for Joe Ingles — who was being guarded by Gordon Hayward. Jazz […]

Gordon Hayward returned to Utah to face the Jazz for the first time since signing with the Boston Celtics. He signed with the Celtics in the summer of 2017. Hayward was met with boo’s as soon as he hit the floor Friday night. Gordon Hayward says with a smile of the boos he heard tonight, […]

You always see some interesting things in the crowd when you watch a game. When a game is on national television, fans usually get a little bit crazier. That was the case on Friday, when a Utah Jazz fan got involved in some fun. If you watched the game, you could also see this guy […]

The Boston Celtics faced off against the Utah Jazz on Friday. It was the first game back in Utah for Gordon Hayward since leaving to sign with the Celtics. It was expected to be an emotional return for all parties involved Friday night. It also seems like one fan still has not got over Hayward […]

The Vancouver Grizzlies were one of two teams that were part of an NBA expansion. This happened ahead of the 1995-96 campaign. Ex-NBA commissioner David Stern talked before Monday’s Hockey Hall of Fame. The Province has obtained the quotes. “It doesn’t gnaw (at me),” Stern said. “But when I think of it, I regret that […]

In spite of the turmoil the Minnesota Timberwolves have gone through this season, they can at least look at some of the positives and the latest of which was provided by Karl-Anthony Towns. On Friday against the Sacramento Kings, the Timberwolves center became the fastest player to reach 5,000 points and 3,000 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns […]

The Utah Jazz and the Boston Celtics squared off Friday night in what was the first game for Gordon Hayward back in Salt Lake City. As expected, Hayward was met with boos during the introductions and when he touched the ball each time. So, when current Jazz star Donovan Mitchell scored on Hayward, the crowd […]