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With the All-Star Weekend coming up later this week, players who will be participating in events scheduled are already preparing for everything from gear to dinner reservations with family. That includes what shoes they are going to wear for the big game, just like what Under Armour has developed for Stephen Curry. The Golden State […]

Since debuting for the Philadelphia 76ers last season, Joel Embiid has become a crowd favorite for his often hilarious comments and the way he involves the fans during games. He is the type of player who will openly celebrate whenever he sees a teammate successfully pulling off a high highlight reel worthy play. That was the case […]

2K18 is the most popular video game of the NBA. Despite being well-known, it still has some glitches in it, which surprisingly, does not affect how the public has been patronizing it. From movements of players, to some mistakes on the uniforms, these are just some of the mistakes the developers are trying to work […]

Since DeMarcus Cousins suffered a ruptured Achilles and forced to miss the remainder of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans have been finding the best combination for them to fill the void left by the All-Star center. They even recently signed veteran big man Emeka Okafor to see if he can help their cause. With […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball may be injured right now and currently recovering from an MCL sprain, but that doesn’t mean he can’t make some TV appearances and enjoy himself. Being in Hollywood and representing the Purple and Gold, the former UCLA star was invited to be a contestant on the latest episode of […]

After getting traded last week, Isaiah Thomas finds himself with his third team in the last eight months. Now that he is with the Los Angeles Lakers, he looked back at his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and reflected on why he thinks his stint in Northeast Ohio did not work out as planned. The […]

On Sunday night, one of the most historic days for the Boston Celtics happened, as they retired the jersey of a legend of theirs in Paul Pierce. He spent 16 seasons in Beantown, through the ups and downs, and was a vital cog of their championship-winning team in 2008. Along with Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, […]

Despite only playing in his first season with the Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving has nothing but good words to say about the franchise. He understands the history they have, producing some of the best players to ever play the game, and witnessed first hand on Sunday how they treated one of their legends, Paul Pierce, […]

It did not take long for Lonzo Ball to welcome his new teammates, Channing Frye and Isaiah Thomas, to the Los Angeles Lakers. Just like what he’s been doing recently as well, Ball made sure he roasted both of them, just like how he and Kyle Kuzma have been throwing banters at each other the […]

Since entering the league back in 2011, Jimmy Butler has established himself as one of the best two-way players in the NBA. He excels on both ends of the floor, especially on the defensive end where he shows a lot of hustle in trying to get extra possessions for his team during games. Now in […]

With the Slam Dunk Contest only a few days away, some of their participants have already started warming up for the event. After seeing Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell throw down a big-time dunk on Saturday, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo was not to be outdone. He also gave fans a sneak-peek of what he’s […]

Sunday’s game between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers is one of the most anticipated matchups this regular season, as it had a lot of subplots to it. It is the battle between two of the favorites in the Eastern Conference, and also a chance for the fans to see former teammates, Kyrie Irving and […]

Heading into Saturday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks, a lot of eyes were on Isaiah Thomas, as he was slated to make his debut for the Purple and Gold. He did not disappoint as he played a solid game for them, and was impressive in 30 minutes of action, finishing with […]

Newly-acquired Los Angeles Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas turned a lot of heads on Saturday when he made his debut for the team. Despite coming off the bench, he showed off his current form and played very well on the night, finishing with 22 points, one rebound and six assists. He also proved that he […]

When not appearing in movies or T.V. shows, Kevin Hart has often watched NBA games live and even joining some events like the All-Star Celebrity Game. He is also known as one of the funniest comedians in the world today, who can bring a lot of laughter without even doing much. With LaVar Ball emerging […]

Following the blockbuster trade the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off on Thursday, both teams will now have new players coming in to help them this campaign. The Lakers received two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas, veteran big man Channing Frye, and a first-round pick in exchange for young guns Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance […]

With Nikola Vucevic still recovering from injury, it has opened up a lot of minutes to be distributed to the other centers of the Orlando Magic. Bismack Biyombo has started in his place, but Khem Birch has also received some playing time and has been able to showcase his skill set. The 25-year-old UNLV product […]

LeBron James stole the show on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves as he knocked down a buzzer-beating fadeaway to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to an overtime win, 140-138. However, overshadowed by his heroics on the final play was his game-saving block on Jimmy Butler in the previous sequence that led to him getting a chance […]

Amidst all the chaos of the NBA trade deadline brought on Thursday, the Phoenix Suns were quietly able to address their need for a point guard. After seeing Isaiah Canaan go down last week following a gruesome ankle injury he suffered, it was expected that they will pull off a move to bring in a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world as they completed a series of trades prior to Thursday’s deadline as they totally shook their roster up. Fans took to their social media accounts to give their reactions after finding out about the deals, and now Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was asked to share his […]

Getting traded in the middle of the season is something most players fear in the NBA. Needing to live in another city without prior notice and adjusting to playing with new teammates and coaches are just some of the challenges they’ll face, which makes them prefer to stay put. With Thursday’s trade deadline fast approaching, […]

With the success the Oklahoma City Thunder are having so far this regular season, it’s not surprising that Paul George is enjoying himself with the team. Despite this being the first campaign he’s spending with them, he has shown that he can co-exist with Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and the rest of his teammates, which […]

As teams continue to wheel and deal ahead of the trade deadline, some are planning to stay put and wait for the offseason to possibly make some moves. One of them are the Dallas Mavericks, who are reportedly opting to keep their assets intact for the remainder of the season. The Mavs do have options […]

Tuesday night did not turn out to be a good one for the New York Knicks. Not only did they lose to the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, but they also saw their best player, Kristaps Porzingis, go down with a torn ACL, as well as Tim Hardaway Jr. forced to leave the game early with an […]

Despite being included in some trade rumors as Thursday’s deadline nears, Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee still remains with the team and no deal has materialized yet. While there is growing belief that he will be moved, he made it known that he prefers to stay in Oakland. The 30-year-old Nevada product understands that […]

With this year’s All-Star festivities happening in Los Angeles, it can be expected that there will be a lot of celebrities from Hollywood that will watch the events live inside Staples Center. There will also be a number of them that will participate in the Celebrity Game, which were revealed recently. They will be divided […]

The matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors on Tuesday was a highly-anticipated one as it features some of the biggest stars in the league today. With Carmelo Anthony forced to exit the game early after tweaking his ankle, Paul George and Russell Westbrook knew that they had their work cut out […]

Tuesday evening in the NBA was the gift that kept on giving with all the scheduled games providing plenty of highlights. After witnessing Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antokounmpo jump over Tim Hardaway Jr. for a vicious alley-oop slam, Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart pulled off an incredible play of his own against the Phoenix […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo caused quite a stir on Tuesday against the New York Knicks when he jumped over Tim Hardaway Jr. on his way to a fastbreak alley-oop slam. With the fifth-year shooting guard standing at 6-foot-6, it made the play even more impressive, with Rob Perez even making an argument on […]

The New York Knicks already saw their best player, Kristaps Porzingis, forced to leave their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday early as he suffered a knee injury — later revealed as a torn ACL. Later in the game, another key player of theirs had to exit the matchup as well, as Tim Hardaway […]

The anticipation and excitement of the New York Knicks fans on Tuesday in their team’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks quickly vanished as they saw Kristaps Porzingis lying on the floor after his knees buckled following a vicious poster dunk on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The crowd inside Madison Square Garden were stunned with what they witnessed and […]

Despite already having Jarrett Jack and Frank Ntilikina in their fold, the New York Knicks are reportedly still looking to add another point guard and are apparently interested in trading for Orlando Magic floor general Elfrid Payton. The team’s general manager, Scott Perry, used to hold the same position with the Magic and was the […]

It’s no secret that the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking for a replacement for Andre Roberson who will be out for the remainder of the season due to a ruptured patella he suffered. There have been some players linked to them, but it’s still up in the air who they will eventually go for before […]

The fans inside Madison Square Garden were ecstatic to witness the New York Knicks’ best player, Kristaps Porzingis, throw down a vicious poster dunk on Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, their cheers quickly turned to concerned looks as the Latvian international fell to the floor after his left knee buckled, and was visibly in a lot of […]

Some Charlotte Hornets players have been included in a lot of trade chatter ahead of Thursday’s deadline, but the changes for them may not only be limited to the team’s composition, but also in their front office after this season. With general manager Rich Cho in the final year of his contract, his possible replacement […]

Despite what was reported previously that the Philadelphia 76ers may act as buyers by opting to use their first round pick and convert it to multiple second rounders ahead of the trade deadline, that may not be the option they could go for after all. When asked what the team needs via a trade, Brett Brown […]

Monday night was a memorable one for Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki as he became just the fifth player in NBA history to reach 50,000 minutes played in his career. He surpassed Elvin Hayes on the all-time list and his latest feat further strengthens his case as the most successful international player in league history. […]

Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss made a lot of headlines recently when news broke out that he had a verbal confrontation with an assistant coach. It has led to the team suspending him for it, but there could be more repercussions for him as a result of disrespecting a member of the coaching staff. Reports […]

Now in his 20th season in the NBA, Dirk Nowitzki has won all awards the NBA has to offer. From being a champion, former MVP, 13-time All-Star, to one of only seven players to reach 30,000 points in his stellar career, it’s hard to think of another feat the Dallas Mavericks forward has not reached […]