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Throughout his professional basketball career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Byrant has won almost all awards the NBA has to offer. From All-Star nods, MVP Awards, to his five championships, he has won it all in a career that lasted 20 years long. He may add another award to his trophy cabinet soon if […]

As the saying goes, “once a baller, always a baller.” That holds true for a lot of NBA players, as they are used to competing at the highest level, and always want to be a solid contributor to their teams. However, some of them suffer injuries that force them to sit out games while they […]

With everything that he has done for the Thunder since playing for them back in 2009, there is no doubt that Russell Westbrook is beloved in Oklahoma City community. His impact transcends beyond basketball, being admired by a lot of fans there, as he continues to help different communities as well. When he made a […]

LaVar ball received a lot of criticism again following the news that was reported about him pulling out his son, LiAngelo Ball, from the UCLA Bruins recently. Many believe it was the wrong decision, as it will greatly affect his chances of becoming an NBA player in the future. However, the CEO of Big Baller […]

As Lonzo Ball’s shooting struggles continue to be much talked about among basketball fans, there have been many reasons that emerged as to what the real cause for it is. However, the 20-year-old rookie himself recently shared what he thinks may have added to his woes on the court since the start of season. His […]

Since he started his professional career, Kevin Durant has always been a fierce competitor, who does not allow himself to be carried away with too much passion during games. In his first 810 appearances in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors star has only been ejected twice, which goes to show how good he is […]

Battling foul trouble throughout the match, DeMarcus Cousins and the New Orleans Pelicans did not have a lot to celebrate on Monday versus the Golden State Warriors. However, one play pumped up the 6-foot-11 big man during the second quarter, where he can be seen head-banging on the bench. With 2:49 left in the period, […]

Throughout his NBA career, DeMarcus Cousins has shown that he is not the type who is shy to troll and get into heated exchanges with his opponents. With five fouls on Stephen Curry on Monday, the three-time All-Star center tried to get him end his night early, as he attempted to imitate how he fishes […]

Since being dealt to the Charlotte Hornets, Dwight Howard is enjoying a resurgence to his career. He has been playing very well this season, and is anchoring the defense and rebounding duties for his team. Howard’s splendid start to the season also includes some impressive highlights, just like the one he did versus the Orlando […]

The Golden State Warriors have now won all four games in their current road trip, and are looking geared to defend the title they won last season. Even with some of their stars being forced to sit out some games due to minor injuries, their other players have stepped up in their absence, making it […]

The Houston Rockets had some fun following their win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Instead of leaving Staples Center immediately after they dressed up, some of them returned to the court, namely Chris Paul and James Harden. The two star guards even made a bet of $200 for whoever can drain a half-court […]

Since entering the league back in 2013, Giannis Antetokounmpo has continued to leave a lot of fans in awe of how athletic he is, and with the highlight reel plays he pulls off. On Monday, he completed another one versus the Boston Celtics, which can be considered hard to believe until he made it. Given […]

The Portland Trail Blazers received some good news recently, as forward Al-Farouq Aminu has been cleared from his minutes restriction. However, he won’t be reinserted to the starting lineup just yet by head coach Terry Stotts, according to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Terry Stotts says Al-Farouq Aminu has been cleared to play more minutes […]

With all the attention given to the records of the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets this season, the Golden State Warriors have been flying under the radar, and many are forgetting how dominant they’ve also been. Their 18-6 win-loss slate may only be good for third best so far, but their margins of victory have […]

The Ball family was once again part of a lot of headlines on Monday, as news surfaced about LaVar Ball deciding to pull out his son, LiAngelo, from UCLA. However, that does not mean he’ll be neglected by Big Baller Brand, as their CEO made it known that his second son will also receive his […]

Steve Kerr is one of the most entertaining and hilarious personalities in the entire NBA. He is very comfortable speaking to reporters during interviews and press conferences and even jokes around with them often. That was exactly the case on Monday before the game between the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans, when he […]

Despite suffering from an illness, Ben Simmons will reportedly be available to play on Monday for the Philadelphia 76ers when they face the Phoenix Suns. T.J. McConnell will miss his third consecutive game. TJ McConnell out for Sixers. Ben Simmons will play but has the flu — scott bordow (@sbordow) December 4, 2017 Simmons was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have won their game on Sunday versus the San Antonio Spurs, but Paul George was still far from happy on the night. He cited the lack of calls he got, and the inconsistent way the game was officiated, which he believes contributed to his team only winning by a small […]

Last season’s MVP battle was one of the closest in recent memory, as former teammates Russell Westbrook and James Harden competed mightily. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder star eventually won, the Houston Rockets stalwart is once again making a strong case for himself to be the winner this season. However, when asked if he has […]

Playing for the Golden State Warriors has its pros and cons, especially for rookies. Not everyone has the opportunity to be part of the defending champions, but at the same time, also has to sacrifice a lot, including playing time, as the stars get the lion’s share of the minutes at their natural positions. For […]

Since the start of the season, it has been obvious that Brandon Ingram is more aggressive on both ends of the floor. He has taken a bigger role, which has resulted to better production from him. His efforts have not gone unnoticed, as Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton has nothing but good words to […]

After missing the past two games due to a left shoulder contusion, the Charlotte Hornets could have their All-Star point guard Kemba Walker back when they play against the Orlando Magic on Monday, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. He is officially listed as “probable” and may see action on the night if […]

Joel Embiid continues to be one of the most entertaining players in all of the NBA. After calling himself the best big man in basketball today, the Philadelphia 76ers center went on to reveal his tactic to getting his defenders foul him more, and eventually fouling out. The 23-year-old Kansas product shared, via an interview […]

Even with the game down to its last seconds, and the result already settled, some players of the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers were part of heated moment, as Jamal Murray made a taunt on Lonzo Ball while dribbling off the time. It resulted to Julius Randle fouling him and giving out a few […]

Corey Brewer reached a milestone on Sunday night during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game versus the visiting Houston Rockets. After checking in to start the second quarter, the veteran swingman extended his current streak of consecutive games played to 300. Brewer currently holds the longest active streak in the entire NBA, and is showing that […]

One of the best team trainers in the NBA today is Timmy Walsh of the Brooklyn Nets. His career spans three decades, which is a big reason why he is well respected throughout the league, by players, coaches, and team personnel alike. He also has good relationships with almost everyone, and has experienced a number […]

Playing shorthanded, especially in their frontcourt, Gary Harris knew he needed to step up his game on Saturday to lift the Denver Nuggets at home versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Like how he has done throughout the season so far, he played at a high level once again on the night, and made a number […]

Although this season is only a quarter on its way, there have already been number of records broken by some players. From 3-point field goals made, triple-doubles and milestones on the all-time lists, these are just some that have been re-written in the record books so far. However, in a topic made by faridyuharden on […]

Saturday night did not turn out to be a good one for George Hill and the Sacramento Kings, as they suffered their second loss in five nights against the Milwaukee Bucks. It wasn’t a blowout this time as it was a close game until the final few minutes of the game, but they were not […]

Team mascots have been a staple inside NBA arenas, as they add to the entertainment for fans watching live, as well as keep them pumped up during games. One of the best in the business is Rocky The Mountain Lion of the Denver Nuggets, who often does some crazy antics on the court, to the […]

If there’s one thing Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has proven in his NBA career, it’s his penchant for being a clutch performer. He is not afraid to take on the big shots, and plays better during fourth quarters, which leaves many wondering what his secret is to leading his team to a lot of […]

The altercation between Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic during their practice session just before the season started became much talked about, as it caused the Spanish international forward to miss all of their games so far due to a facial fracture. Portis then received an eight game suspension from the team, and the two have […]

The injury bug has hit the Denver Nuggets frontcourt players badly, as Paul Millsap and Wilson Chandler have been sidelined with different injuries. During Thursday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls, they saw their promising young center, Nikola Jokic, also go down in pain, as he suffered what appeared to be a severe ankle sprain. It […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received good news following the MRI test done on Kyle Kuzma, as results came back negative. However he still remains questionable to play on Saturday versus the Denver Nuggets, and is in danger of missing his second consecutive game, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. Kyle Kuzma’s MRI […]

Since suffering a pattelar tendon injury in the opening game of the season, not a lot has been heard from Jeremy Lin. He did make an appearance last week at the Barclays Center for a talk to a youth group and gave a short update about himself, but did not specifically share how he plans […]

With how good he has been playing since the start of the season, many forget that Jayson Tatum is still a rookie. What’s even more impressive is he only 19 years old, but has shown maturity in his game well beyond his years. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens shared recently that he is starting […]

The Chicago Bulls may not have a lot of reason to celebrate this season, especially with their 3-16 record so far, However, one of the bright spots for them is the remarkable play of their rookie, Lauri Markkanen, who has started his pro career well. He has been a reliable scorer for them through 19 […]

Over their past two games, it has been noticeable that Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan has given the backup shooting guard minutes to rookie Terrance Ferguson over Alex Abrines. Not only is he not playing at the same level as he was last season, but the veteran head coach also noticed that he […]

Despite all the shooting woes he’s experiencing since the start of his pro career, Lonzo Ball continues to receive a lot of support from his family, teammates, and coaches. That includes Luke Walton, who has not lost his confidence on the 20-year-old rookie and still gives him the same amount of playing time to help […]