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After missing their game on Monday night due to a sore back, Wilson Chandler could return to action as early as Wednesday when the Denver Nuggets face off against the Houston Rockets. It was Chandler’s first missed game of the season, and he may have just needed to give his sore back additional rest to […]

Lonzo Ball caused quite a stir on Sunday, when he recorded the second triple-double of his young professional career. He finished with 11 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists in a convincing win for the Los Angeles Lakes versus the Denver Nuggets. However, a video was shared on Twitter by Mo Dakhil of The Jumpball, […]

Having already missed his team’s first 14 games of the season, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine still remains without a timetable for a return, as he continues to recover from the ACL injury he suffered last season. However, it has been reported that he is already making a lot of progress, and is working on […]

The Miami Heat have not had the best of starts to this season so far, yet they are still in the thick of things in the Eastern Conference. However, Erik Spoelstra is obviously not satisfied with his team’s performances, especially with the trend he’s seen in their first 16 games. The South Beach team has […]

The Golden State Warriors have a promising rookie in their lineup this year in Jordan Bell, who has been providing them with a lot of energy off the bench. His high-flying ways and strong attacks to the basket have made him a crowd favorite in Oakland, but for Kevin Durant, he gave credit to another […]

LaVar Ball’s interview on CNN did not fail to entertain viewers with his controversial, and even absurd comments. It turned out to be a must watch, as Chris Cuomo proved to be the perfect person to conduct the one-on-one with the Big Baller Brand founder. Right from the start, it became a war of attrition […]

Since the Summer League, Dennis Smith Jr. has continued to turn a lot of heads with his solid play, and proving that he deserves all the hype that surrounded him even before he entered the league. Despite falling to the Dallas Mavericks with the 10th pick in last June’s draft, even if he was projected […]

After he made his debut last season for the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid has established himself as one of the fast-rising big men in the league today. He has excelled not just on the offensive end, but also on defense, being the solid rim protector that he is. That facet of his game was on […]

With news that surfaced about Tim Hardaway Jr. playing through a sore foot, New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek fears the worst for his starting small forward. Hornacek shared recently that he thinks Hardaway could be suffering from a more serious injury The 54-year-old made it known that he feels like Hardaway is dealing […]

Following his stellar performances so far with his new team, Jared Sullinger has agreed on the full-season extension the Shenzhen Leopards have offered him. It includes bonuses up to $1.4 million, and will keep him in China until next year, once the season ends, according to international basketball reporter David Pick. Source: Jared Sullinger, Chinese […]

Despite their starting small forward suffering from a sore foot, the New York Knicks will still be in full strength on Monday when they face the L.A. Clippers, as Tim Hardaway Jr. is scheduled to suit up and play for them, according to Ian Begley of ESPN. Tim Hardaway Jr. (sore foot) will play tonight […]

Throughout his career, Kevin Durant has shown that he is as savage as it gets when it comes to roasting his teammates. He does not hold back in making some friendly banter, or even fire shots directed at them on his social media accounts. That was the case recently when he poked fun at his […]

With all the achievements he’s had during his playing days, it does not come as a surprise that Kobe Bryant memorabilia has been one of the most valuable and expensive among all basketball collectibles. The price of his game-worn apparel has skyrocketed since he retired and are often sold in auctions, or even online. However, […]

Lonzo Ball may have more doubters than believers these days, but his teammates have always been there for him since he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers back in June. Now that he has made a lot of headlines because of his poor performances and refusing to help prevent the scuffle during the game […]

There may have been a multitude of articles, write-ups, and even some books about Kobe Bryant, but there are still some facts about him that catch his fans by surprise whenever he makes them known publicly. Such was the case recently when Bryant revealed on Twitter that he took a year of summer school after […]

Kobe Bryant is one of the most successful players to ever play in the NBA. He also belongs to a small group who went straight to the league from high school, never playing in a single college game. Times have changed, and now it is required for players to spend at least one season in […]

After sitting out their game on Sunday versus the Toronto Raptors, John Wall could return to action as early as Monday, when the Washington Wizards play the second game of their back-to-back set against the Milwaukee Bucks. The news came directly from Scott Brooks, who gave an update on the status of the star guard’s […]

Although Lonzo Ball and Julius Randle’s huge games took the spotlight from the blowout win by the Los Angeles Lakers over the Denver Nuggets Sunday, Luke Walton also gave credit to two of his players who played incredible defense on the night, helping them come out with the win as well. The second year head […]

Given all the attention he’s had even before entering the league, Lonzo Ball has experienced the highs and lows when it comes to comments from fans, as well as from members of the media. From criticizing him for his poor performances, to receiving a lot of praise for notching two triple-doubles so far as a […]

Outside of his poor shooting percentages, Lonzo Ball has showcased his impressive all-around game since turning pro, including his ability to block shots, and dish out assists to his teammates. That was once again in full display on a highlight reel-worthy sequence for him, during the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets matchup on Sunday. […]

The war of words between Donald Trump and LaVar Ball does not appear to be ending anytime soon, after being a much talked-about topic over the past few days. Now, it’s The White House’s social media director’s turn to fire a shot directed at the founder of Big Baller Brand, as he took to his […]

Even if they have missed out on the playoffs in two of the last three years, the Miami Heat have been one of the most successful franchises in the NBA since 2006, having won three championships and reaching the Finals a total of five times. However this season, they are still struggling to win consistently, […]

Following the slow start the Portland Trail Blazers have had so far this season, head coach Terry Stotts has been the subject of a lot of criticism before they took on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, blaming him for their 8-7 record. However, the team’s star point guard, Damian Lillard, came to his coach’s defense […]

Even before he entered the NBA, Lonzo Ball already had a lot of eyes on him, waiting to see which team will draft him, and how he will fare at the highest level. Now that he is with the Los Angeles Lakers, the amount of attention he is getting has increased further, as he is […]

Despite already owning the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban may soon have more than just one basketball team in his empire. It has been reported that the billionaire businessman is currently in talks to become the majority owner of his team’s G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have lost five of their last six games, but one of the bright spots for them during that stretch is their starting center, Brook Lopez. Not only has he scored in double-digits in five games, but he has also joined a select company, following the 1,000th block of his career […]

The Washington Wizards could be shorthanded on Sunday as their star guard, John Wall, remains questionable for their game against the Toronto Raptors, according to Raptors beat reporter Josh Lewenberg. Wall played through a sore knee in their loss on Friday versus Miami Heat, and was visibly hampered by the injury, finishing with only eight […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green has not been shy to speak his mind, whether it’s during interviews or even in games. He proved that once again on Saturday when the Warriors visited the Philadelphia 76ers inside Wells Fargo Center, as he made a savage response to some talkative fans who were trying to […]

Since he suffered the gruesome leg injury on opening night, Gordon Hayward has had surgery, and stayed at home during Boston Celtics games. However, that changed on Thursday night, as he made his first appearance inside TD Garden, and sat behind the team’s bench to support his teammates while they faced the Golden State Warriors. […]

Since the addition of Kevin Durant to their fold last year, it has been a normal occurrence seeing the Golden State Warriors in high scoring games, with their “Big 4” leading the way for them. However that wasn’t the case on Thursday when they faced the Boston Celtics inside the TD Garden, as Stephen Curry, […]

Although it’s still early in the season, the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics are looking very good at this point, and could make a push in their respective conferences to make it all the way to the Finals. Stephen Curry found out first hand on Thursday how well the C’s are playing, and admitted […]

The Houston Rockets came out firing on all cylinders against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, as they scored 90 points in the first half. By shooting 12-of-20 from beyond the arc, the team has tied the record for second most points scored in the first two quarters, joining the 1990 Denver Nuggets, who also had […]

The game between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors on Thursday was a highly anticipated one, being the first matchup between two title favorites this season. However, it did not turn out to be the shootout many thought it would be, as Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry struggled to knock down their shots from […]

Even with Delon Wright most likely missing a significant amount of time this season, the Toronto Raptors are not looking to sign a player to take over his roster spot, per general manager Bobby Webster. The team is apparently satisfied with the rotation they’re seeing with Kyle Lowry, Fred Van Vleet and their two-way player, […]

Mike Brown gave Kyrie Irving a lot of credit for the strides he’s shown in locating his open teammates on the floor. The Golden State Warriors assistant coach believes that making plays for others is no longer an issue for the Boston Celtics All-Star. Brown recently said that watching a lot of film has made […]

Only 15 games into the season, the Dallas Mavericks are already making some changes to their roster in the hopes of turning around their fortunes following their very slow start. It has been reported that the team will sign free agent guard Antonius Cleveland to a two-way deal, and will waive Gian Clavell to make […]

Avid fans of the storied franchise once again saw Lonzo Ball struggle with his shooting during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. He only managed to knock down 1-of-9 attempts from the field, which resulted in him being benched in the entire fourth quarter. The rookie’s minutes were […]

While he remains a free agent after being waived by the New York Knicks last week, Mindaugas Kuzminskas now has a few teams that are rumored to be interested in his services. One of them is the Milwaukee Bucks, who could claim him off waivers, but will need to create a roster spot for him […]

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent struggles, one bright spot for them is the solid play of Kyle Kuzma, who has been a revelation for them since the NBA Summer League. However, his contributions have not been enough for the team to translate it to a winning record so far this season, and they are […]