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The Ball family were once again part of a lot of headlines recently after LiAngelo Ball was arrested inside a Louis Vuitton shop in Hangzhou, China for shoplifting, together with two of his teammates from UCLA. After being detained, he was finally allowed to depart for the U.S., with president Donald Trump playing a huge part […]

After missing his team’s last two games, Gary Harris appears healthy enough to make a return on Friday and rejoin the Denver Nuggets when they face the New Orleans Pelicans. Harris had been sidelined by a sore right shoulder, and was given some time to recover. The 23-year-old Michigan State product was able to participate […]

Kyrie Irving’s hot start to the season has not gone unnoticed, as he is receiving a lot of high praise for leading the Boston Celtics to the league’s best record of 13-2, including 13 straight wins. Despite all the headlines he was part of regarding his request from the Cleveland Cavaliers to be traded in […]

Dwight Howard showed off his playful character once again on Tuesday night, when he and three of his Charlotte Hornets were spotted watching WWE Smackdown live. He appeared to be having the time of his life as he was pumped up when the cameras focused on him, and even joined a promotion scene on the […]

Since the Summer League, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma has turned a lot of heads with his impressive play, especially being a late first round pick. However, even before the Lakers selected him back in June, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown already had eyes on Kuzma, per Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports. The 56-year-old […]

After being included in the package that the Milwaukee Bucks sent last week in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Greg Monroe may already debut for the Phoenix Suns as early as Thursday, when they host the Houston Rockets. Suns GM Ryan McDonough says Greg Monroe could be in uniform tomorrow night vs Houston. — John Gambadoro […]

While he is only averaging 44.3 percent from the field so far this season, John Wall was on fire on Monday during their game against the Sacramento Kings. The Washington Wizards star guard made 9-of-10 shots, and barely missed out on a double-double with 21 points, two rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 27 […]

The Miami Heat will have another player included on their injury list, as promising young forward Okaro White has reportedly fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, and will require surgery to repair it, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. There’s no timetable set for his return, but he will most likely miss a […]

Following the release of his brother, LiAngelo, in China, Lonzo Ball has given his reaction to it recently. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie made it known that he is happy he is back with their family, and is also hoping that he learns from the mistake he made, according to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet. […]

The local government of Charlotte is confident with the Hornets’ chances of beating the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Ahead of their matchup, their social media team fired a shot directed at the visiting team on the night, as they already claimed victory against them. They even wondered if the Cavs would be taking the “light […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gave an update on when Kawhi Leonard could return to action and finally make his debut for his team this season after missing the team’s first 15 games and counting. Although the legendary coach did not give an exact timetable for the former three-time Defensive Player of the […]

Right after the Boston Celtics won against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, Kyrie Irving immediately took off his game-worn jersey and sneakers. However, it wasn’t inside their locker room. Irving then made his way to a group of soldiers at courtside and handed his stuff over to them. Beautiful moment in Brooklyn as @KyrieIrving gives […]

With their very strong start to the season, the Boston Celtics have turned a lot of heads and some of their doubters into believers. They have received a lot of praise for how they play as a team, even with a number of new faces and abruptly losing an integral piece in Gordon Hayward. Even […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2004, Dwight Howard has continued to show that he is a force inside the paint, while also being a playful character on and off the court. Now with the Charlotte Hornets, his teammates, and the thousands watching WWE Smackdown on Monday, saw for themselves how pumped up and hilarious […]

Just last week, Kyrie Irving toyed around with three Los Angeles Lakers players, before finishing impressively with an uncontested layup. He proved that was not a fluke on Tuesday night, as he once again showed that three defenders are not enough to stop him. While running a fastbreak, Irving blew by two Brooklyn Nets players […]

During the offseason, it has been a norm for some players to join their respective teams’ front offices in recruiting some free agents who they believe will fit well and help them become better. That includes LeBron James, who has been active in luring big names to join him and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and even […]

USA Basketball has recently named their 12-man roster for the first two FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying games. Similar to the FIBA AmeriCup tournament last September, G League players will represent the flag and help the country make it to the 2019 World Cup in China with its new format starting this year, according to the […]

After remaining a free agent since being waived by the New York Knicks on Sunday, Mindaugas Kuzminskas is now looking ahead to where he can continue playing professional basketball. If he doesn’t receive any offers from teams around the NBA, Kuzminskas is apparently considering a return to Europe, according to Lithuanian reporter Domantas Urbona, via Sportando. […]

During his playing days in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal made a name for himself as a dominant force on the court. Now that he’s retired, he’s still proving that he is larger than life, and big on everything, including spending on parties. As a gift to his daughter, Amirah, on her 16th birthday, the Hall […]

After he got traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the offseason, Paul George thought he’d still have the time to go fishing, which is one of his hobbies. However, his move to his new city has not translated to as much fishing as he would’ve liked, but also stated something that the team’s fans […]

Following the odd moment he had at the podium on Saturday before his team took on the Philadelphia 76ers, where he clipped his nails while being interviewed, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had another curious moment Monday night, also during the pregame press conference. After announcing that Stephen Curry and Jordan bell are […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is continuing the excellent start he’s had to his professional career. Towns has been proving that he can co-exist with the new additions of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the summer, while playing at a very high level. Proof of this is the versatile big man making history on Monday night. Karl-Anthony Towns joins […]

New York Knicks fans have been known for not being the shy type, and are vocal when it comes to their feelings towards their team. Whether they are happy with their performance, or disappointed with how things are going for them, they’ve always opted to speak their minds. During games, they also show a lot […]

Throughout this season, Kristaps Porzingis has been on a tear, and playing at a very high level. He has had a number of huge performances in the early days of the campaign, and has been showcasing his much-improved all around game. That includes his ability to block shots, which has made him average a career […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been hit by the injury bug so far this season, and currently have four key players sidelined. Despite their unfortunate situation, general manager Travis Schlenk recently made it known that they won’t apply for the hardship exception from the NBA. This stems from their belief that they will soon have all […]

Entering this season, expectations on the Philadelphia 76ers quickly grew, especially after the addition of this year’s top overall pick Markelle Fultz, and with Ben Simmons finally scheduled to make his debut for the team. It also added to the hype surrounding them that Joel Embiid, Robert Covington, and Dario Saric, among others, were all […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris have been named NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week for their solid performances, and leading their respective teams to perfect records from November 6-12. Nikola Jokic (West) and Tobias Harris (East) are NBA players of the week. — Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) […]

When the Houston Rockets selected Zhou Qi last year with the 43rd overall pick, they knew he was more of a project, who can be part of their team in the future. Only a season after they stashed him in China though, they decided he was ready to play in the league. Now with him […]

For NBA rookies, their first season as pros is a chance for them to learn about the demands of a campaign’s grind, and competing against some of the best players in the world. That is exactly what Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is currently going through, and had a lot of realizations after […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers in the midst of a four-game road trip, it gives their players more time to spend together and further strengthen their bond. As such, the team found a way to speed it up while they were in Milwaukee before they went up against the Bucks last Saturday. According to Bill […]

As soon as Kevin Durant announced his decision to join the Golden State Warriors last year, a lot of questions already emerged about how he will co-exist on the floor with the team’s three other stars, particularly with Stephen Curry, who was the reigning back-to-back MVP at that time. Now, more than a season into […]

Best known for his strong performances whenever he plays for the New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony Davis has established himself as one of the elite players in the NBA today. However, he is also popular for his unibrow, and even earning the nickname, ‘The Brow.” That trademark brow was on full display during his the post-game interview […]

God Shammgod only played 20 games in the NBA, but is widely regarded as having one of, if not the best handles ever. He even invented a crossover move, the Shammgod, which is named after him and is used by some players in the league to this day. With Kyrie Irving widely considered to have […]

There is no doubt that Russell Westbrook is a fierce competitor on the court, never shy to be engaged in trash-talking regardless of who he goes up against. He proved just that on Sunday when the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Dallas Mavericks, as he was involved in a war of words with Salah Mejri […]

Following the shocking news about LiAngelo Ball getting arrested in China for allegedly shoplifting, the Ball family are once again in the center of controversy. While the attention they received in the past has mostly stemmed from LaVar Ball’s absurd comments, this time it’s one of his sons who has placed the spotlight back to […]

Despite playing without Kyrie Irving on Sunday, the Boston Celtics were still able to extend their winning streak to 12 games, with a victory against the Toronto Raptors. Escaping with a one-point victory, 95-94. Jaylen Brown knows they were very lucky to end up with a win, especially with DeMar DeRozan missing a potential game-winner. […]

After news broke out that the New York Knicks are going to waive Mindaugas Kuzminskas to make room for the return of Joakim Noah, there are already some teams reportedly interested in acquiring his services, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Lithuanian international forward will be up for grabs once he […]

Lonzo Ball may have just broken LeBron James’ record of being the youngest player to record a triple-double in NBA history, but there’s also a chance it won’t be hold up for a long time. With Dennis Smith Jr. playing well this season for the Dallas Mavericks, he still has time to beat the Los […]

Following a string of underwhelming games, Lonzo Ball turned a lot of heads with a historic performance on Saturday, as he became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. At only 20 years old and 15 days, he was able to beat the feat set by LeBron James by five days, and […]