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LeBron James caused quite a stir lately when he spoke about the New York Knicks passing up on Dennis Smith Jr. with the eighth overall pick in this year’s draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers star thinks that the Dallas Mavericks rookie is a really good player and should’ve ended up representing the Knicks instead. However, as […]

As the New York Knicks welcome the return of Joakim Noah to their lineup from a PED suspension, they will also be faced with a decision to make on the future of their young forward, Mindaugas Kuzminskas. However, the Lithuanian international recently made it known that he is already aware that he has been placed […]

After getting inadvertently hit in the face by Aron Baynes during their game on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets, Kyrie Irving may most likely miss their next match, which is on Sunday versus the Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. It will leave the Boston Celtics thin in their backcourt, as they […]

With their league-leading 11-2 record to show, the Boston Celtics are continuing to silence their doubters. Even with Gordon Hayward suffering a gruesome injury in their first game, they have managed to win 11 straight games, and are not showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. While their offense has been a big reason for […]

Outside of his impressive all-around game, Draymond Green has infamously made a name for himself as one of the best trash-talkers in the league today. He has also not been shy to be engaged in some fiery exchanges with some players on the court, and even appears to enjoy having them. With only a few […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have the only ties with the controversial Ball family among all NBA teams. Lonzo Ball plays for them and they are also the team that his family has been supporting for years, being from Chino Hills. After news broke out about LiAngelo Ball’s arrest in China, it was understandable for the […]

Given the talent and skill set that he has, Washington Wizards star John Wall has established himself as one of elite point guards in the NBA today. His rare combination of precision passing, with the ability to score in different ways has turned him into a nightmare matchup for their opponents night in and night […]

James Harden continued his very strong start to the season on Thursday, when he led the Houston Rockets to an impressive win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He finished the game with a triple-double of 35 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists and five steals. The Beard’s efforts on the night allowed him to re-write the history […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been known to be the most successful franchise in the NBA since entering the league in 1973. They have only missed the playoffs four times over that span, and are looking geared to continue their run of success once again this season. The team still has one of the best […]

Throughout his stellar professional career, the Thunder’s Carmelo Anthony has proven time and time again that he is one of the best scorers in NBA history. He has never averaged fewer than 20 points per game in 15 seasons, and on Thursday night made history, he moved up to 24th on the league’s all-time scoring […]

With all the hype that surrounded him even before he entered the NBA, it’s safe to say there were a lot of expectations on the shoulders of Lonzo Ball. It also puts more pressure on him given that he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, one of most storied franchises in NBA history. However, he […]

Already playing without Al Horford and Gordon Hayward, the Boston Celtics lineup could further be depleted as Jayson Tatum may miss their game on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. An MRI was done on his injured ankle, which came back negative for any structural damage, however, he still remains questionable to see action in their […]

It’s no secret that Mark Cuban is not a fan of Donald Trump. He has heavily criticized him in the past, and has made it known that he is not supporting him or his presidency. However, the commander-in-chief’s camp has recently fired back at Dallas Mavericks owner, as Donald Trump Jr. Recently trolled him with […]

Now at 40 years old and in his 20th season in the league, Vince Carter is continuing to prove that age is just a number, and showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Despite playing his first campaign for the Sacramento Kings, he has not forgotten the Toronto Raptors, where he began his NBA […]

When the Sacramento Kings signed Zach Randolph during the offseason, he was easily thought of as the veteran who can serve as a locker room leader of the young team. However, he has proved that he can play more than that role for them, as he has been playing well in his eight starts this […]

The Chicago Bulls may not have a lot to cheer about lately, but things will definitely change soon with some good news for them. It has been reported that the team will hold a press conference on Friday, to announce that they will host the 2020 NBA All-Star Game inside the United Center, according to […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd has been slapped with a $15,000 fine by the league office for publicly criticizing game officials. The sanction stems from his team’s loss versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday inside the Quicken Loans Arena. He blasted the referees after the match, and called them out for the disparity in […]

LiAngelo Ball’s arrest in China has gotten the attention of a lot of members of the basketball community, including current and former NBA players. One such former pro is Devean George, who played in the NBA for 11 seasons, seven of those with the Los Angeles Lakers, who gave his reaction to Ball’s situation. The […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have not been afraid to troll other teams, and their social media accounts. Throughout the past couple of seasons, they have savagely taken shots at them, whether it may be during games or even on posts they’ve made. Such was the case once again when they shared online the ticket promotion they […]

Following LeBron James’ scoring explosion of 57 points on Friday, James Harden did not waste time, and fired 56 points of his own just two nights after. When asked if he was trying to match the production of not just The King, but other superstars in the league as well, the Houston Rockets guard made […]

After playing shorthanded against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors could be back to full strength in their next game. Kevin Durant expects to return to action for the team on Saturday when they host the Philadelphia 76ers at Oracle Arena. Kevin Durant (thigh contusion) tells ESPN he expects to play Saturday […]

For the past three seasons, Hassan Whiteside has made a name for himself as a great rebounder and rim protector for the Miami Heat. He led the league in blocks two years ago, and in rebounding just last season. The 7-foot center is once again enjoying a strong start to the campaign, as he is […]

The game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers inside the Moda Center on Sunday was a hotly-contested one, with the home team winning by only four points, 103-99. However, it was also filled with some controversy, as Carmelo Anthony was ejected from the game, following a questionable Flagrant 2 foul called on […]

Steve Kerr has always been one of the most animated coaches in the league since he started calling the plays on the sidelines for the Golden State Warriors. Even during interviews and press conferences, he has turned into a must-watch, for his unconventional and often hilarious responses. Before his team’s game on Wednesday against the […]

NBA referees have not had the most envious of jobs lately. They have been in the center of some controversies over some questionable calls recently, and officiating games has continued to be more difficult to call, especially given the rule changes, and how the game is played today. Even a simple toss of the ball […]

Throughout his stellar career, Kyrie Irving has been proving that he has one of the best handles in all of the NBA. Defending him 1-on-1 has been almost an impossible task for defenders, given his quickness, and ability to blow by them with ease. During the first half of the game between the Boston Celtics […]

Even with the good start his team has had this season, Mike D’Antoni is still not satisfied with it, and is expecting more from the Houston Rockets despite being atop of the Western Conference standings at 8-3. With their next two games against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies, the Rockets efficiency on both ends […]

There is no doubt Stephen Curry is one of the most well-known players in all of the NBA today. His popularity has continued to grow over the past few seasons, especially with his and his team’s success. To prove this point, the Golden State Warriors star guard is also as celebrated in Oakland like in […]

With all his achievements and the illustrious career he’s had, it’s very easy to think that being a basketball player was the best thing Kobe Bryant has done in his life so far. A five-time champion, former MVP, and 18-time All-Star, it has helped the Los Angeles Lakers great be widely regarded as one of […]

Always known for not being shy to speak his mind, LaVar Ball was once again back to his ways, this time giving his suggestion to the Los Angeles Lakers on what he thinks they should do to help his son, Lonzo, improve on his shooting this season. The 20-year-old has not had the best of […]

Lonzo Ball caused quite a stir back in the summer when he took a shot at rap artist Nas and claimed that he is no longer relevant in the hip-hop scene. That caused the rap legend’s manager to fire back at the Los Angeles Lakers point guard by calling him “oatmeal face,” before Ball clarified […]

After serving his eight-game suspension, Bobby Portis will be able to suit up for the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday when they face the Toronto Raptors. The suspension stemmed from the scuffle he had with Nikola Mirotic before the season started, which caused two fractures on the 6-foot-10 forward’s face. It may be more than a […]

Since being sidelined following the Houston Rockets’ season opener, Chris Paul may return to action ahead of schedule for his team. Head coach Mike D’Antoni recently revealed that the star guard is only around five practices away from being ready to play once again. He also added, via Tim MacMahon of ESPN, that he is […]

After missing their game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, Washington Wizards star guard John Wall will return to action on Tuesday when they face the Dallas Mavericks. He suffered a sprained shoulder during Friday night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but is now healthy enough to be back on the court for his team, […]

When the new season started, it marked the beginning of a new era for NBA jerseys, as Nike has taken over the outfitting rights for all teams from Adidas. However, the shoe and apparel giant has drawn a lot of negative reactions for the number of jerseys ripped during games. The company recently addressed this […]

The game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics on Wednesday is a highly-anticipated one given the history of both teams, and the key additions they made over the summer. With Lonzo Ball scheduled to go up against Kyrie Irving for the first time in his NBA career, many are looking forward to the […]

Lamar Odom was once again part of a lot of headlines, after it was reported that he collapsed inside a club in Los Angeles. A video was even released where it shows him being helped out to get to his feet, as he clearly passed out after a drinking binge. Now, more details have emerged […]

Since being drafted 13th overall back in 2015, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been proving that he will be a future star of the league. With his ability to score in different ways, he has emerged as a big time scorer for his team, and someone who is not afraid to take shots even […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have recently been on somewhat of a roll, having won their past two games, and climbing back to .500 for the season. Through 10 games so far, it has been very clear that they have embraced the youth movement, and only having Brook Lopez part of their rotation who’s aged 30 […]