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Throughout his pro career, Russell Westbrook has shown that he is one of the most powerful dunkers among all point guards. He also has the knack for following up missed shots and converting them into highlight reel worthy slams, just like he did on Wednesday versus the Toronto Raptors. With 5:05 remaining in the second […]

With a game as big as the matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, with both teams considered serious title contenders in their conferences, every basket counts in what is expected to be a close ball game throughout the night. Even botched plays could be converted to bonus baskets for both […]

Heading into Wednesday’s matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors, many were intrigued to see both teams compete against each another especially being top contenders in their respective conferences. It did not take long for it to be a hotly contested one, as a scuffle happened in the second quarter. It involved Russell […]

The Christmas Day game between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers was a highly anticipate one as it was their first meeting since last season’s Finals series. The Dubs ultimately won at home, 99-92, in what turned out to be a hotly contested matchup. Instead of having a celebration though, Draymond Green made it […]

Since entering the league, Dennis Smith Jr. has started to make a name for himself as a relentless rim attacker and someone who is not afraid to drive to the basket whenever he gets a chance to. However, it does not come without a cost as he often receives some scratches that leave a mark […]

The modern style of play in the NBA has leaned towards being position-less which means teams may field in multiple players playing the same natural spots and more small-ball lineups. It has resulted in having less need for traditional centers, putting the job security of the likes of Golden State Warriors big man Zaza Pachulia […]

Back on December 1, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell broke his team’s franchise record for the most points scored by a rookie with 41 against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was an unbelievable feeling for him that he couldn’t sleep until 3:30 in the morning despite having a tiring night. The 21-year-old Louisville product recently […]

With 0.6 seconds left in the game between the Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, Tyson Chandler stole the show with an epic game-winning alley oop that broke the hearts of their opponents. The referees had to review his dunk to check if he punched it in on time and no violations were made […]

Since being fortunate that Dennis Smith Jr. was still available for the Dallas Mavericks to select with the ninth overall pick back in June’s draft, the team already had high expectations for him and believes that he can be a big part of their future plans. The former NC State star has also earned the […]

Miami Heat forward James Johnson surprised many when he returned ahead of schedule, after being diagnosed with bursitis early last week. Initially slated to miss seven to 10 days, he already saw action again on Saturday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Not only did the team lose on the night though, but it has also […]

Since he entered the league last year, many were immediately intrigued of what Thon Maker can bring to the Milwaukee Bucks. He definitely fits the mold of their big men, being long and athletic, and he was thought of as someone who can make a difference for them especially on the defensive end. While he […]

Whenever Giannis Antetokounmpo sees action, fans look forward to seeing what kind of jaw-dropping play he’ll pull off next. From highlight reel-worthy dunks, to emphatic blocks, these are just some of the things the Milwaukee Bucks star has done in the past that have left fans in awe. Against the visiting Chicago Bulls, Antetokounmpo displayed […]

The Memphis Grizzlies surprised many during the offseason when they allowed Zach Randolph and Tony Allen to leave in free agency. Both were key players for them, but the team opted to bring in younger players to their fold instead in the hopes of continuing their run of success in the years to come. However, […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers would like to add LeBron James to their fold in next summer’s free agency, but many are still in doubt that there’s a big chance he’ll sign with the purple and gold. However, for the team’s former head coach, he gave very good odds on how […]

The Orlando Magic suffered a huge blow last week when their starting center, Nikola Vucevic, went down with a hand injury. He underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair the second metacarpal in his left hand, and it reportedly went well, according to John Denton of Magic.com. “Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic underwent surgery on Tuesday […]

Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of headlines last week when he took a shot at Big Baller Brand. In the Snapchat post he made, he criticized the high price tag of its merchandise and making it known that he will not purchase them. However, Lonzo Ball appears to still have […]

Like the current NBA regular season, the next NBA Summer League will also have some changes to its schedule. Instead of having two stops, the Orlando leg will reportedly be canceled, and the NBA will open the Las Vegas tournament to all 30 teams instead, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The NBA has […]

Since being signed by the Golden State Warriors last season, JaVale McGee has emerged as a key rotation player for them, who has provided the team with quality minutes off the bench night in and night out. However, he has only played a total of seven minutes in their past three games, including a DNP-CD […]

Even before the game between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers was played on Monday, a lot of fans already anticipated it to be a very competitive matchup, especially being the first time both teams will play each other since the Finals back in June. It turned out as expected, as the defending Eastern […]

For the past couple of years, Kyrie Irving has had one of the most popular sneaker lines in the market. Since the release of the Kyrie 1s, it has been patronized well by the public, leading to Nike not wasting time in designing the second and third edition of his line. With his fourth signature […]

Since the start of the season, a new Kevin Durant has been playing for the Golden State Warriors — once mostly calm and collected during games. However, he turned into a more intense persona, resulting to an increased amount of technical fouls and ejections slapped against him. However, after getting hit with another technical on […]

Despite their much talked about struggles to start the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have turned things around lately, and have now won five consecutive games, following their victory on Monday versus the Houston Rockets. With the home team only leading by three points and the Rockets with possession, Andre Roberson played the role of […]

Russell Westbrook added another achievement to his already impressive list on Monday during their Christmas Day matchup versus the Houston Rockets. By finishing with 31 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists, he is now on top of the list for the most points scored wearing an Oklahoma City Thunder jersey, according to StatMuse. Westbrook surpassed […]

The moves being done to maneuver a team’s salary cap situation may be managed by their front office personnel, but it could also affect the entire organization, including their players. That is apparently the case with the Los Angeles Lakers which Luke Walton recently acknowledged. The second-year head coach added, via Bill Oram of the […]

During their matchups the past two seasons, a rivalry started to brew between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards. Their meetings were hotly contested, with some of their players even getting involved in altercations. However, that changed on Monday, as the two teams faced off on Christmas Day, in a very competitive, yet skirmish-free game. […]

For Christmas Day games, it allows players and coaches to perform on the national stage, and compete knowing that millions of fans all over the world are watching them live. The moments they’ll have during that time could leave a lasting memory on them, which they can recall even after years have gone by. That […]

While it is not the easiest of tasks, Kevin Durant continues asking to defend LeBron James every time their teams meet. That was what head coach Steve Kerr recently revealed, via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, as he shared that his star forward is the one who asks him to give the assignment […]

Right after the Christmas Day game between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, a debate immediately sparked on Twitter on whether or not Kevin Durant fouled LeBron James during the last few plays of the matchup. He admitted that he already knew that will happen whatever the outcome will be, and also had a […]

As the Chase Center continues to be built in downtown San Francisco, it gives the Golden State Warriors fans more reason to be excited about their team’s future. Head coach Steve Kerr is also feeling the same way, especially after recently visiting the construction site. However, he also hopes the new building will still give […]

Wearing ugly sweaters has been a part of the Christmas tradition for many people all over the world. Despite the designs that have made them infamous, there are still a lot who continue to wear them, as it completes the Christmas feels for them. Reddit user Swizzay recently came up with NBA jersey designs inspired […]

During his stellar NBA career, Kobe Bryant established himself as an all-time great and was known best for being a fierce competitor with the ability to hit clutch baskets with ease. With his jerseys retired earlier this week, many former and current coaches and players shared their fondest memories of him, including Golden State Warriors […]

During his playing days, Kobe Bryant had one of the most successful careers, having won almost all awards the NBA has to offer, including five championships. Now that he is retired, it is still hard to imagine him not having the same amount of success in all of his future endeavors, given all the greatness […]

Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement ceremony earlier this week has taken the NBA and basketball community by storm. Fans began recalling their fondest memories of the Los Angeles Lakers great and even former and current players he went up against. However, since last year, Kyle Korver, John Wall, and Klay Thompson already shared their most unforgettable […]

Since being part of Inside the NBA, fans have been able to see a different side of Charles Barkley, which is way different than how he was on the court during his playing days. Playful and even often hilarious, this is how he has been on the show together with his co-hosts. Now that the […]

Portland Trail Blazers swingman Evan Turner became part of a lot of headlines recently when it was reported that a truck crashed into his pool. Fortunately, no one from his home was hurt and the driver will be fine despite suffering serious injuries after being taken to a local hospital in southwest Portland. Photos quickly […]

Before the end of the first half between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, the fans inside Staples Center had a scare when they saw Lonzo Ball exit the game abruptly after suffering a shoulder injury. Fear grew further as he went directly to the locker room while holding on to […]

When the Golden State Warriors announced that Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are all available to play versus the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, it was expected to be a high-scoring affair, and that the home team will have their high-octane offense in full display once again. However, that wasn’t the case, as the […]

As the Chicago Bulls were getting blown out by the Boston Celtics on Saturday, they knew that every basket counts, especially in the third quarter, to give themselves a chance to catch up, or even make the score look decent. That especially held true for Jerian Grant, who did his best to score in the […]

Whenever he competes inside the court, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard is always a picture of intensity and a no-nonsense type of player. He has proven that he can silence, or pump up a crowd with his big time plays and he does not hesitate responding to controversial questions or comments directed at […]