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It’s no secret that Dwight Howard’s stint with his hometown team, the Atlanta Hawks, did not turn out as planned. He only lasted one season there after signing a lucrative deal in the summer of 2016. However, that did not stop the team to honor him with a weird tribute video on Wednesday when the […]

Greg Monroe’s stint with the Phoenix Suns has come to an end. It has been reported that the veteran big man is not inside Talking Stick Arena with the team on Wednesday night, as he and the team have already reached a buyout, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He will be available for teams […]

Since entering the league last year, Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown has continued to show improvement in his game. From being aggressive on offense, to how he defends during games, he has not stopped in turning himself to the best version of him as a player. Brown has been known to also have mad hops […]

There is no doubt that JaVale McGee is a very talented player and has made a name for himself as a good rim protector who has the knack of finishing strong on dunks and alley-oops. However, the Golden State Warriors center is also known for pulling off some questionable plays that have made him a […]

Now that he is already part of the Detroit Pistons, Blake Griffin will have first hand experience of how it’s like to represent The Motor City and be cheered by their fans. When asked what he thinks is the difference he’s seen so far from Los Angeles’ to his current team’s fan base, he did […]

It’s a well-known rule in basketball that the referees are part of the playing court. Whether they get hit by the ball that leads to an easy basket or causes a team to lose a possession, players won’t be able to contest it and whatever call was made, or a non-call in some cases, will […]

The Utah Jazz surprised the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday by playing inspired basketball all-night long, leading to their blowout victory against the defending champions. A number of their players stepped-up their production, but none more than Joe Ingles, especially from beyond the arc. The Australian international torched the Warriors by drilling more 3-pointers than […]

With the cap space the Los Angeles Lakers have now and next summer’s free agency looming, Rob Pelinka currently admitted that he and their other executives still have a lot of thinking to do. Despite the growing belief that they will most likely go for a big name free agent, he knows that is not […]

After hearing that John Wall will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons’ hopes of becoming an All-Star was once again high. However, his high hopes were crushed as Adam Silver ultimately chose Andre Drummond to be his replacement for the exhibition game on February 18th. The former LSU star […]

The game between the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic on Tuesday will feature both teams that are not in full strength. Chris Paul and Aaron Gordon will reportedly miss the game for their respective teams as they are dealing with different injuries. The Rockets are also without Trevor Ariza, who is suffering from a hamstring […]

The Memphis Grizzlies received devastating news recently as their veteran point guard, Mike Conley, has been required to undergo season-ending surgery. He has not played in all but 12 games this season as he has been forced to remain on the sidelines with a heel injury. However, he has apparently been dealing with the same […]

With a winning record and sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference, it appeared like DeMarcus Cousins was on his way to his first playoff appearance in his career. However, everything changed in an instant on Friday, as he ruptured his Achilles late in the game versus the Houston Rockets. It was the biggest […]

Just this past offseason, Blake Griffin re-signed for a max contract with the L.A. Clippers. While he was thought of as the team’s franchise player for at least another four years, as he owns an opt-out clause in the final season of his agreement, the Clippers pulled off a sudden deal on Monday that sent […]

L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is the latest to give his message to Blake Griffin after his team pulled off the sudden trade that sent their star forward to the Detroit Pistons. The billionaire took to his Twitter account to post a farewell message to Griffin and thank him for the years of service he […]

Since the start of the season, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has continued to impress with his solid all-around game. From scoring in different ways to his versatility on the defensive end, he has turned a lot of heads and living up to expectations placed on his young shoulders being the third overall pick in […]

Following the surprise trade the L.A. Clippers and Detroit Pistons pulled off on Monday centered around Blake Griffin, the basketball world has given their opinion about it via multiple social media platforms. From average fan to members of the media, they have all given their thoughts on the biggest trade so far ahead of the […]

It did not take long for news to reach Andre Drummond that he will share the Detroit Pistons frontcourt with Blake Griffin. This comes after the former L.A. Clippers forward was shipped to The Motor City in exchange for Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic and a first-round pick. The season’s current rebounding leader then […]

Gordon Hayward turned a lot of heads recently when a video of him putting up some jumpers went viral. It came as a surprise as he appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from the gruesome opening night foot injury he suffered. He then took to his blog to give his fans an […]

Only minutes after it was reported that he got traded to the Detroit Pistons from the L.A. Clippers, Blake Griffin made it known how he felt about the development. He took to his Twitter account to post a shocked GIF of Will Smith from his Fresh Prince of Bel-Air days. Many reacted to it and […]

Monday has been a day of surprises for Blake Griffin. It was reported that the L.A. Clippers have agreed to trade him to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic and a first-round pick. It caught him in off guard, per the GIF he tweeted, and now another bomb has […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry and Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton have been named Players of the Week for week 14 by the NBA. The dates inclusive are from January 22 to 28. Milwaukee #Bucks forward Khris Middleton and Golden State #Warriors guard Stephen Curry have been named the NBA Eastern and Western […]

The trade that sent Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons has been a shocker for basketball fans around the world. While DeAndre Jordan and Lou Williams have long been rumored to be on the trade block for the L.A. Clippers, the team surprisingly pulled the trigger on the deal involving their All-Star forward, which not […]

LeBron James has been part of a lot of headlines lately because of the highly publicized struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before they won back-to-back games, the Northeast Ohio team dropped 10 of their previous 14 games, raising a lot of questions on what’s the real cause of it. It has also overshadowed the free […]

The basketball world was given a huge shock on Monday as it was reported that Blake Griffin has been traded by the L.A. Clippers to the Detroit Pistons. Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic and a first round pick have all been given up in exchange for the five-time All-Star forward. The Clippers also included […]

With several months having already spent with each other, Los Angeles Lakers players now know the kind of music Lonzo Ball likes to play. However, not everyone from the team is a fan of it, including his fellow rookie, Josh Hart, who took to his Snapchat account to post a video of him listening to […]

Over the course of this season, Lonzo Ball has showcased his skill set on the court whenever he’s healthy. He has also shown that he has other talents off the court, like rapping, just like he did during his birthday. To take his love for music and his singing skills to the next level, the […]

The NBA surprised their fans when they announced the new format of the All-Star Game. In order to make it more competitive and for the participants to shy away from making it an extension of the Slam Dunk and 3-point shooting contests, they made the team captains choose their teammates in a draft instead of having […]

The game between the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs on Sunday can be considered a David and Goliath matchup, especially with the difference in the success the two franchises have had over the past few years. As expected, the home team won in convincing fashion, 113-98, and added to the current woes of the […]

One of the players included in a lot of trade chatter the past couple of weeks is Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker. Being a former All-Star and with his ability to score in different ways, it is very understandable why there are a number of teams intrigued by the prospect of adding him to […]

The game on Sunday between the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors quickly turned into a hotly contested one. At the 1:46 mark of the second quarter, Julius Randle and Jonas Valanciunas had to be separated following a heated exchange and some trash-talking. It all started on the previous play when the Lakers forward hit […]

After originally expected to return to action near the start of February, Nerlens Noel may need to wait longer before he steps on the court once again for the Dallas Mavericks. He reportedly did not suffer any setbacks in his recovery from thumb surgery, but his head coach shared that he wants him fully recovered […]

It’s no secret how much LaVar Ball has been supportive of his sons which was seen from him since his popularity rose, prior to Lonzo Ball getting drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. He has always spoken highly, and even at times gave some absurd downright comments just to keep the spotlight on him. However, […]

Ben Simmons’ performance on Wednesday night was one of his best so far in his pro career, as he recorded a monster triple-double after only 22 minutes of action. That included some on-point dimes, and a highlight reel worthy poster slam on Chicago Bulls swingman Justin Holiday. With how powerful he threw it down and […]

During his playing days, Charles Barkley was one of the most intimidating players in the NBA. His sheer presence, especially inside the paint, punishes opposing big men as he had a unique combination of a muscular frame with a lot of heft. Now that Barkley is retired, it’s already a different story as he has […]

The Miami Heat had a golden chance to get back to their winning ways on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. Leading by a point in the final seconds of the game, the team only had to make one stop and force a miss from their opponents. They did just that as Bogdan Bogdanovic missed a […]

Thursday night was a big one for the NBA as the rosters for the new format of the All-Star Game was revealed following the draft between captains LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook was selected by The King to be one of his teammates and he found out about […]

With the Sacramento Kings down by one point against the Miami Heat, De’Aaron Fox showed everyone that he is a clutch performer who can will his team to victory despite his young age. After seeing his teammate miss on a jumper, the 20-year-old rookie soared to the basket to throw down a powerful two-handed follow-up […]

The Phoenix Suns could receive a huge boost on Friday when they take on the New York Knicks, as their second-year forward, Marquese Chriss, may already return to action on the night. He apparently did not suffer any setbacks and should already be available to play, according to Scott Bordow of AZ Central. Chriss said he […]

The game on Thursday between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards was a highly anticipated one as it was a matchup of two teams many fans believe are strong contenders in their respective conferences. It turned out to be very competitive and physical, especially in the third quarter. With 4:26 left in the period, […]