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Maybe it’s in their DNA, but the Ball family has proven they can find a way to get a lot of attention to themselves, and continue to be much talked about. A recent video surfaced where this year’s top rookies were asked to share who they think is the GOAT. Whether it may be in […]

The Houston Rockets stunned the Golden State Warriors on opening night, as they won on the road against the defending champions in a squeaker, 122-121. They showcased their new identity, as their improved defense was in full display, especially when they rallied from 17 points down in the second half, to pull off the come-from-behind […]

The Houston Rockets players had to check on the replay of the jumper Kevin Durant knocked down with time running out, before they figured out that he did not release it on time, and that they’ve won the game. While they celebrated on the court, one thing that was noticeable was Chris Paul already wearing […]

The Golden State Warriors may have lost a squeaker against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, but there are also some positive takeaways for them on the night. One of them is Nick Young’s explosion off the bench in his debut for the team, as he top-scored for the Dubs with 23 points, on 6-of-7 shooting […]

The Boston Celtics is one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. There have been a number of great players who have donned their Green and White jerseys, including legends like Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish, just to name a few. However, for team president Danny Ainge, he said that […]

Outside the players and referees on the floor, one of the people nearest to Gordon Hayward during the time he suffered his gruesome injury is ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The veteran analyst, who was apparently only around 20 feet away from him that time, gave his thoughts about witnessing it first hand. After the game […]

As the new season begins, it also marks the start of the first season where Nike is the NBA’s official jersey provider. That said, they welcomed the campaign with a video that will surely add more hype to fans who have long been looking forward to Tuesday night’s tipoff. The clip depicts the story of […]

The messages of support for Gordon Hayward are continuing to pile up. During halftime of their game against the Houston Rockets, Stephen Curry took advantage of the break to send his own for the Boston Celtics forward. The former back-to-back MVP took to his Twitter account to ask his followers to pray for Hayward, as […]

After seeing Gordon Hayward in pain following his awkward landing during the early minutes of the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers’ season opener, speculations quickly emerged on the extent of the gruesome injury he suffered. After the game, Brad Stevens addressed the media and gave an update on the condition of the All-Star forward. The […]

Gordon Hayward’s gruesome foot injury has caught the attention of many since he suffered it early in the season opener between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James even approached him before he was stretchered out of the floor to offer some words of encouragement, and players around the league have tweeted their support […]

Russell Westbrook has been known for not being shy to speak his mind. Whether it may be about a facet of his game, his fashion style, or anything concerning the Oklahoma City Thunder, he has given his opinion on it, and does not mind shutting down reporters along the way either. That was exactly the […]

As two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference square off on opening night, it’s not surprising that a lot of fans, and even players from other teams are tuned in to the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. It also adds to the hype that Kyrie Irving will debut for the […]

With the new season about to start, one question that remains is which team will be able to give the Golden State Warriors all they can handle, and even dethrone them on top of the NBA mountain. Many consider the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets as […]

The NBA’s one-and-done rule has continued to be a controversial topic in the past few years. With more players deciding to go that path before declaring for the draft, it has been a concerning area for the NCAA, as it has affected the continuity of basketball programs of different schools, as well as the level […]

With the Golden State Warriors keeping their core intact this offseason and even adding a few key pieces to bolster their already formidable lineup, they remain the favorites to defend their title. Should they win their third championship in four years, a dynasty could be started, and it could lead to being included in the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves caused quite a stir this offseason when they traded for Jimmy Butler and also successfully added Taj Gibson, Jamal Crawford and Jeff Teague, among others, to their fold. Now with veterans to play alongside their dynamic young duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, there is growing belief that they could turn […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the most successful team in the NBA the past three years, as they have made it to the Finals in each season during that stretch and won two championships. However, Draymond Green believes this campaign will be their best yet and gave out reasons why he thinks so. The […]

The Chicago Bulls have already decided to not offer Zach LaVine an extension for now, allowing him to hit restricted free agency next summer. However, if he plays well for them this season, it can be expected that the team will match any offer extended to him in order to keep his services, according to […]

This offseason, the Golden State Warriors were successful in keeping their core intact, as well as adding a few key pieces to their already formidable lineup. While Nick Young and Omri Casspi are the biggest names who agreed to join them, rookie Jordan Bell may have brought in the biggest intrigue. The Warriors’ coaching staff […]

After seeing the Houston Rockets get sold for a record price of $2.2 billion to Tilman Fertitta earlier in the offseason, Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov is also hoping he can find a buyer for his team for an amount close to that. The Russian billionaire has apparently set a price of $2 billion for […]

The Houston Rockets found a way this offseason to bring in Chris Paul to their fold, putting one of the best point guards in the league today side by side with superstar James Harden which makes Mike D’Antoni’s famed offense much more lethal. However, with new personnel, especially someone as big as Paul, comes the […]

Over the past year, Joel Embiid has made a lot of headlines not just for his strong play on the court, but also for his often-hilarious comments on social media. Recently, he once again caused quite a stir as he had a back-and-forth with Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside on Twitter, which a lot of […]

With Monday being the last day for teams to offer some of their players contract extensions, the Houston Rockets have made a decision on the future of their promising young big man, Clint Capela. Capela will be headed to restricted free agency next summer, with the team having the right to match any offer given […]

For many NBA players, they credit hard work, their coaches and trainers for helping them reach their full potential, and their goals as well. They continue to put in a lot of work, and even spend countless hours inside the gym to further improve their skill sets. However, for Karl-Anthony Towns, he believes a video […]

Two of the best centers in the Eastern Conference, Hassan Whiteside and Joel Embiid, made a lot of headlines recently with their playful banter on Twitter. It all started during the preseason game between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, when Whiteside was whistled for a foul against the 7-foot Cameroonian international. He […]

The Chicago Bulls have now finalized their roster for this season, and have decided to keep Kay Felder, while waiving center Diamond Stone and forward Jarell Eddie instead. The team now has a full roster of 15 players, and has the maximum number of guaranteed contracts, per Shams Charania of The Vertical. Sources: Bulls waived […]

DeAndre Liggins will have another shot at continuing his NBA career, as he was recently claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Richard Jefferson indeed cleared waivers today, league sources say. Liggins' contract is non-guaranteed but does take Bucks' roster to full — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be shorthanded during the first week of the new season, as Seth Curry is still recovering from a stressed left tibia. It’s still unclear when he can return, but he will be evaluated weekly, as confirmed by head coach Rick Carlisle, via Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com. Rick Carlisle also says […]

For NBA players, their ultimate goal is to play at a high level for many years, and win a title along the way. Some even make a lot of sacrifices to give themselves a bigger chance of earning a championship ring, which is of the utmost value to them. With what it takes to win […]

With the start of the new season looming, players have been working hard to get their conditioning back by spending countless hours inside the gym. The same goes for Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown, who’s been putting in a lot of work to be in tip-top shape when the games that count start coming in. […]

During their playing days with the Utah Jazz, Karl Malone and John Stockton became one of the best duos in the NBA. Their familiarity with each other’s games was very evident on the floor, as they gave their opponents nightmare matchups whenever they competed against them. What’s even more impressive was they were very effective […]

After recently apologizing for leaving his team’s bench during an altercation on the court, Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum has changed his tone, and has recently fired back at the league for the suspension he received. It can be recalled that the former Most Improved Player Award winner received a one game suspension for his […]

The Sacramento Kings treated their fans to a night of fun on Sunday when they held an open practice session. It was filled with a lot of promotions, and even a dance contest, wherein their rookies competed in it. However, it wasn’t just any other showdown, as it included De’Aaron Fox showing his mastery of […]

Over the past year, Gilbert Arenas has made a lot of headlines for the rants he made on social media over different issues players have been involved in. The former All-Star did the same recently, as he gave his thoughts about the future of Jahlil Okafor with the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s no secret that Okafor’s […]

Facing a deadline on the future of their two young stars, the Detroit Pistons decided to pick up their options on Stanley Johnson and Henry Ellenson for this coming season. #Pistons announce they have exercised team options for Stanley Johnson and Henry Ellenson for next season. — Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) October 15, 2017 Stanley Johnson […]

With a lot of stars from the Eastern Conference moving to the West, many believe that this season will be one of the widest open races for a playoff spot in recent memory. Almost all teams have a strong chance of making the postseason, including the Detroit Pistons, who are heading to the coming campaign […]

Whenever the Philadelphia 76ers’ young core is being talked about, the names of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Markelle Fultz and Dario Saric are usually the first ones being mentioned. However, there are also some who are not being included in the same sentence as the four aforementioned players, but are also capable of contributing to […]

Lonzo Ball may have not played a single regular season game for the Los Angeles Lakers yet, but he is already starting to have a huge following. With all the attention he received even before being drafted by the team, it’s not surprising that he now has a lot of fans, who are all hoping […]

After failing his physical with the Miami Heat before the start of last season, Chris Bosh has rarely made public appearances, and has not been seen near NBA practice facilities. However, that changed recently, when he was seen attending the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice session. The former 11-time All-Star was spotted chatting with the team’s […]