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Following the solid start he’s had to his professional career so far, Montverde Academy has decided to retire the high school basketball jersey of one of their best basketball players ever — D’Angelo Russell. The ceremony happened on Wednesday, when the Los Angeles Lakers point guard became the first player in the school’s history to have […]

Damian Lillard is known to not being shy in letting his thoughts known and firing back at his critics on Twitter. Just recently he proved that once again and took exception to a shot made by Fox Sports’ Chris Broussard towards him. With the Portland Trail Blazers being included in the Paul George rumor mill, the often-embattled […]

One of the most infamous incidents in NBA history was the “Malice at the Palace” back in 2004 where the players from the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons got into a brutal fight, where many fans also got involved. Although the main participants in it were Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O’Neal, and Ben Wallace, none of them […]

With Isaiah Thomas slated to miss the remainder of the postseason due to a hip injury, the Boston Celtics have made a decision on who will start in his place. Head coach Brad Stevens announced that he will insert Marcus Smart in the starting unit, per A. Sherrod Blakely of CSNNE, and is hopeful he can provide […]

Many were caught by surprise when the Sacramento Kings decided to trade DeMarcus Cousins ahead of the trade deadline in February, considering they didn’t receive much in return and there was growing belief that he’d re-sign with them when his contract was up. As it turned out, the New Orleans Pelicans were able to land and pair […]

Gregg Popovich has always been known to be a man of a few words during interviews, and is very well versed in sarcasm. It’s often that he gives very short responses, as well as one-liners that leave reporters speechless. The San Antonio Spurs head coach was at it again during the postgame media session after their […]

After Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia appeared to have intentionally tried to injure Kawhi Leonard in Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series, LaMarcus Aldridge responded by also looking to do the same trick on Kevin Durant, by sliding his foot under him on his three-point attempt. In Game 3, Dewayne Dedmon was […]

Before the playoffs started, many were looking forward to seeing the Golden State Warriors go up against the San Antonio Spurs, and a showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, as they are the top two teams in the West and East. Now facing off in the conference finals, fans are disappointed watching their […]

If the very high asking price of $2 billion for a shoe deal was not enough, LaVar Ball has made it known that his family’s Big Baller Brand has now increased the cost of how much a shoe company needs to pay to close a deal with them. The outspoken former professional football player recently […]

Following their blowout victory in Game 2 of their Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs, and the uncertainty in the condition of Kawhi Leonard’s ankle, the Golden State Warriors were heavily favored to win the next match. The oddsmakers gave almost the same odds for them to win by at least 20 points, as […]

When the San Antonio Spurs announced that Kawhi Leonard was out for Game 3 of their Western Conference Finals series against the Golden State Warriors, nothing changed for Shaun Livingston. The 12-year league veteran understands that their opponents are still dangerous and could pull off the upset even without their franchise player. He even said that […]

After being held in Romania following the cancellation of his passport, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Enes Kanter has finally been released and reportedly put on a plane to London. The spokesperson for the Romanian border patrol confirmed the development, via Benjamin Hoffman of the New York Times, and said that he boarded the plane after […]

Despite being in the early days of their offseason, Mike D’Antoni is already planning on the adjustments he’ll have to do to turn the Houston Rockets into championship material next season. The veteran head coach talked about the need for his squad to be a top-10 defensive team to make them better, via Jonathan Feigen of the Houston […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler, who only saw limited action for his team this season, was in a gym recently to work out and keep himself in shape during the offseason. He was playing a pick-up game with a younger player, but was schooled by the kid with his crossover. The 29-year-old Duke product […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals may be a forgettable one for the San Antonio Spurs, squandering a 25-point lead and losing to the Golden State Warriors, 113-111. However, there is a personal consolation for their veteran shooting guard. Playing in the 210th postseason game of his stellar career, Manu Ginobili made history on the […]

Basketball players have been known to be one of the most superstitious athletes in the world. From how they wear their socks, shooting routines and choosing their jersey numbers, it all has a special meaning to them. On Sunday night following a Game 1 win against the San Antonio Spurs, Kevin Durant showed everyone that he […]

Only at 20-years-old and already 6-foot-10 and 240 pounds, it’s no secret that Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons is a huge person. However, what many don’t know is he was already big since he was a baby, and much bigger than most of the toddlers his age, The Australian international and former LSU Tiger recently took […]

The Golden State Warriors were down by 20 points at halftime and looked like they were on their way to losing Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs. However, they came out with a lot of urgency in the third quarter and were able to pull off a come-from-behind […]

Zaza Pachulia took a lot of heat from the San Antonio Spurs‘ fans after he appeared to have intentionally undercut Kawhi Leonard in the third quarter of Game 1 of their second round playoff series. After challenging Leonard’s three-point attempt, the All-Star forward landed on Pachulia’s foot, causing him to reaggravate his ankle injury, and forcing him to […]

Kevin Durant received a timely gift from Nike, as his latest signature shoe, the KD10, has officially been released. The announcement for the latest sneakers of the former MVP and four-time scoring champion, comes exactly 10 years after his first signature shoe was released in 2007. A video was also made where Durant talked about […]

Following his 40-point explosion in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry once again made history by moving up in the all-time playoff three-point field goals made list. The reigning back-to-back MVP knocked down 7-of-16 from beyond the arc, and with 10:45 […]

After seeing John Wall knock down a clutch three-pointer to give the Washington Wizards the lead in Game 6 of their second round playoff series, Isaiah Thomas knew he still had the opportunity to tie or even win the match as there were still 3.5 seconds left on the clock. On the ensuing play, the […]

The highly competitive Game 1 matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors on Sunday was overshadowed by one controversial play that a lot of people have been talking about. Kawhi Leonard was forced to miss parts of the third quarter, and the entire fourth period, after reaggravating his ankle sprain, when he […]

Detroit Pistons fans may want to start getting used to seeing Andre Drummond with a new look starting next season. It’s not a change in his hairdo, or even his shooting form, but the 23-year-old UConn product may sport a mask moving forward as he is more prone to a broken nose now. Pistons head […]

As the Boston Celtics tried to close out their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Washington Wizards on Friday, one of their players had extra motivation to win on the night, as he knew winning on the road is a huge achievement. Their starting shooting guard, Avery Bradley, shared that he wanted to experience once […]

Entering college at the same time as Kevin Durant, a young Stephen Curry already knew the then-Texas forward was one of the best players in their class. Curry admitted that because of all the hype that surrounded the eight-time All-Star forward then, it made the former Davidson Wildcat understand that if he wanted to be a highly touted NBA prospect, […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has long been considered as one of the best coaches in NBA history. He is no stranger to receiving high praise for his work ethic and desire to win, be it from his former players and fellow league greats. Stephen Jackson, who played for Popovich for four seasons, […]

Zaza Pachulia caught the attention of many during the third quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs, as it appeared that he intentionally tried to injure Kawhi Leonard. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year attempted a three-pointer from the corner when Pachulia challenged […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Donatas Motiejunas was the subject of a number of headlines recently when it was reported that he was suing his former team, the Houston Rockets, over the matched offer he received from them during last year’s free agency. The 26-year-old Lithuanian international was given a four-year, $37 million deal by […]

A new playoff series means having the opportunity to go up against a different set of players, which is the case when the San Antonio Spurs face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals starting on Sunday. It will also be a chance for David Lee to compete against his former team and […]

The Golden State Warriors are once again on a roll this postseason and have remained unbeaten through eight games. Now in the Western Conference Finals, they are hoping they can continue their run of success and eliminate the San Antonio Spurs. That said, Gregg Popovich understands how difficult it will be for his team to […]

While many were surprised to see the San Antonio Spurs win Game 6 of their second round series against the Houston Rockets, there are still some who weren’t, and said they expected it. One of them is Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant, who gave them credit for continuing to run their system regardless […]

As the San Antonio Spurs prepare to battle against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, Manu Ginobili knows it won’t be an easy task to eliminate them. With their four All-Stars leading the way, he understands it will take a herculean effort to pull off the upset against the top seeded team in […]

The annual Summer League has long been the avenue teams use to get a first look at their young players competing at a level closest to the NBA. It also gives the ones who came from injury to have a feel of the game once again, and prepare them for the coming season. That said, many […]

After playing for him for four seasons, Gregg Popovich knows Steve Kerr better than most people in the NBA today. The two worked together from 1998-2003 and won two championships, before the 6-foot-3 point guard retired. Now that he is also a champion head coach like him, Kerr has made Popovich even more proud, especially […]

The Golden State Warriors received a major boost ahead of their Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs, as their head coach attended his team’s practice for the time since taking a leave. Steve Kerr, who recently underwent a procedure on his spinal cord, has not been calling the plays for the Dubs since […]

It is very understandable that the Houston Rockets are still feeling the sting of their disappointing end to the season. Only a few days after they were eliminated at home by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinals series, Trevor Ariza is left to reflect on why they weren’t able […]

After playing for the San Antonio Spurs last year, David West may be familiar with some of their players and the plays they run. Mike Brown believes that’s the case, and knows that it gives them an advantage, now that he is part of their fold. According to the 47-year-old acting head coach, West has been helping […]

With the Draft Combine currently in full swing, coaches are having the opportunity to take a closer look at some of the players who have declared for this year’s draft. Although already a top prospect, De’Aaron Fox still opted to join the event to further boost his stock and show everyone he is the real […]