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The Boston Celtics came in to the Verizon Center on Friday night, wearing all-black outfits to depict a funeral in an attempt to send a message to the Washington Wizards that it will be their final game of the season. It was something their opponents did to them during the regular season and Markieff Morris took […]

Washington Wizards star guard John Wall proved that he can be counted on by his team to step up when their season is on the line on Friday, but it appears like Isaiah Thomas was given a lesser chance to save the day for the Boston Celtics on the night. With 3.5 seconds left in Game […]

When reports surfaced that the Sacramento Kings emerged as a legitimate contender to land the services of Milos Teodosic next season, it was clear that they finally found the point guard they’d been looking for the last couple of seasons. However, it did not take long for the team to deny the speculations, as one of […]

Having spent his last two seasons in the NBA with the Miami Heat, Ray Allen had the chance to form a strong bond with his former teammates, including Dwyane Wade. Now that the Chicago Bulls shooting guard has another big decision to make in this summer’s free agency, Allen has some advice for him on how […]

Still fresh from their disappointing end to the season following their blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, Mike D’Antoni is already thinking of what adjustments to make in the next campaign. The Houston Rockets head coach shared that he feels James Harden can still play at an even higher level next year, […]

In what was the biggest game of his career, John Wall did not back down from the challenge and faced it head on. With time running out and the Boston Celtics leading by two points, the Washington Wizards All-Star point guard took it upon himself to extend his team’s season and force a Game 7 in their […]

With Chris Paul slated to become a free agent, he will undoubtedly become one of the most sought-after players this summer. Teams around the league are expected to pitch to him as they try to add him to their fold. However, there is also speculation that he may likely remain with the L.A. Clippers. Despite having […]

Isaiah Thomas is having his best season as a pro and many have given him high praise for leading the Boston Celtics to their run of success this year. He has continued his strong play in the postseason, as he has been inspired by words of encouragement from one of the league’s greats. After recently working with Kobe […]

Following his poor performance in Game 6 of their second round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, James Harden has received a lot of criticisms for failing to step up for his team when they needed him the most. The Twitterverse had a field day as they did not hold back in letting their thoughts […]

It’s no secret that the Sacramento Kings have long been looking for a point guard that can provide them with steady playmaking skills and who can be part of their long-term plans. After a failed experiment with Rajon Rondo last year and playing this season with a fairly inexperienced duo of Ty Lawson and Darren Collison, […]

After not being cleared by doctors following his repeated blood clots scare, Chris Bosh‘s future with the Miami Heat has been filled with a lot of uncertainty. The 6-foot-11 big man made it known that he wanted to continue playing while taking medications, but his team did not agree to it. He then wanted the […]

Playing without their best player on the night, the San Antonio Spurs still surprised a lot of people when they eliminated the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinals series. After injuring his ankle in Game 5, Kawhi Leonard was forced to sit out Thursday’s match as he was still not back […]

Mike D’Antoni was lost for words after the Houston Rockets‘ disappointing loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. In what was their biggest game of the season, his team had a very poor game and was eliminated in a blowout, 114-75. After the match, the veteran head coach was asked how he felt following […]

The San Antonio Spurs will be close to full strength once again as their best player is expected to suit up in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Kawhi Leonard, who sat out his team’s series clinching victory on Thursday night versus the Houston Rockets, will reportedly be back […]

The Houston Rockets came in to the Toyota Center on Thursday with their backs against the wall, and knew that they had to play with a lot of urgency to force a winner-take-all Game 7. However, it was the San Antonio Spurs who came out like a house on fire and took a huge lead […]

Despite coming off an emphatic win in Game 6 of their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, Gregg Popovich is not getting a big head after the victory. The San Antonio Spurs head coach gave the Rockets a lot of credit for having a great season, but then turned his attention back […]

The Inside the NBA hosts have long been known to be a hilarious crew that is not shy in making fun of one another even on national TV. Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and Ernie Johnson were back at it again during their broadcast on Thursday for Game 6 of the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs‘ […]

Even with all the uncertainties the New York Knicks are facing this summer, Jeff Hornacek made it known that he is confident Kristaps Porzingis will stay put with the team. The head coach spoke publicly for the first time since the team’s exit interviews last month, and told Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News that […]

Even after spurning the Miami Heat during last year’s free agency, many are still believing that Dwyane Wade may still return to South Beach at some point in his career. However, others are already seeing it happen as early as this summer, as the 35-year-old owns a player option in his contract. Although Wade and Pat […]

After all the controversial comments and what many believe is overpricing of a pair of basketball shoes, not a lot of people are supporting LaVar Ball and his family. However, one NBA player has made it known that he thinks the ZO2’s are a good pair of shoes and that he is “rollin” with Big Baller […]

Stephen A. Smith has always been animated when he shares his views and opinion on-air about different sports topics. On Thursday night, he had to discuss James Harden‘s poor performance in Game 6 of their second round series against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran sports show host gave a history of games where Harden also […]

Before he became the famous Asian-American professional basketball player that he is now, it wasn’t all good times for Jeremy Lin. He faced a lot of racist remarks growing up, and the worst ones were during his college days. The Brooklyn Nets point guard recently made an appearance on the “Outside Shot with Randy Foye“ […]

May 16th will be a big day for NBA teams, especially those who are hoping to land one of the top picks in this year’s draft. The Los Angeles Lakers are one of them, as they have a 46.9 percent chance of landing a top-three pick, giving them the chance to add a rookie who can address their […]

Closing out a series is always a tough task, and it will be more difficult for the San Antonio Spurs to come up with a victory in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets as they will be without their best player, Kawhi Leonard. Head coach Gregg Popovich announced the development during his pregame interview, and ultimately decided […]

Markelle Fultz is further boosting his stock by participating in the NBA Draft Combine. Many coaches have had the chance to see him showcase his skills up close, which strengthens his case of being a top pick in this year’s draft. That said, even with only 15 percent chance of landing the first overall pick, […]

With Mike D’Antoni having the privilege to coach one of best players in the league today, James Harden, it gives him a deeper understanding of how great his skills are, compared to other people who are on the outside looking in. He has seen everyday how he has improved his playmaking skills, especially with this […]

Matt Barnes made a lot headlines when he made it known that he was rooting for the L.A. Clippers to win against the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs because there was apparently no nightlife in Salt Lake City, and the Warriors would be heading to the winner of the Clippers-Jazz series […]

After Kristaps Porzingis posted a cryptic tweet last week saying nothing but ‘L.A. Clippers,’ many speculated that he already decided where he wants to play next. However, his brother, Janis, has recently denied this claim, saying instead the real team the New York Knicks big man wants to play for next season. Although his team’s […]

As soon as the Toronto Raptors were eliminated in this year’s playoffs, speculations already emerged as to where their All-Star point guard, Kyle Lowry, would end up after this summer’s free agency. Although his current team is still considered the frontrunner to secure his services once again, other teams could also make a run for him […]

When Steve Kerr was forced to miss time on the Golden State Warriors‘ bench due to his back’s condition, many wondered how Mike Brown will fare in a fill-in role as the team’s head coach starting in Game 3 of their first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he has silenced his doubters by leading the […]

With the NBA Draft Combine already in progress, Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant could not help but recall the time when he participated to showcase his skill set. Apparently, it did not go well for him 10 years ago as some scouts and conditioning coaches did not think he had what it takes to […]

Even with the Boston Celtics having a very strong start to Game 5 of their second round playoff series against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, their players were still nit picking their performance in the first 24 minutes of action. They wanted the win so bad that some of them called out each other […]

Last night, Dirk Nowitzki thought it was the perfect time to run a poll for his Twitter followers. The Dallas Mavericks forward posted a photo of him wearing an “old school” outfit of his and added that hashtag together with “class of ’98.” Spring closet cleaning. Keep or no? #oldschool #classof98 pic.twitter.com/qRwlXFYFT3 — Dirk Nowitzki […]

As expected, Kelly Oubre received an unwanted welcome from the hostile crowd inside TD Garden on Wednesday night. Following the vicious shove he gave Kelly Olynyk in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series, the 21-year-old Kansas product was suspended by the league. However, what he had to prepare for as well was how […]

The Houston Rockets won’t be pleased with the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report for their Game 5 loss on Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. With only 1:24 left in overtime, James Harden made his way to the basket in an attempt to stretch the Rockets’ lead to three points. It did not turn out […]

After Kelly Oubre shoved Kelly Olynyk in Game 3 of the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics‘ second round playoff matchup, the Beantown faithful already knew how they will welcome Washington’s backup forward in Game 5 of the series. With the series once again in Boston on Wednesday night, and the 21-year-old Kansas product felt the crowd’s displeasure immediately. […]

After being named head coach of the Houston Rockets, Mike D’Antoni was impressed with the lineup of the team that he had to work with. With the amount of shooters he had on hand, he knew they will fit his style of play and could blossom in his system. However, one player who left a […]

The Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics has not had a shortage of physicality and flaring tempers. Proof of this is the number of technical fouls, and even a suspension, that have been handed out through the first four games of their matchup. Kelly Oubre made a lot of headlines when […]

After suffering an ankle injury in Game 5 of their second round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs are officially listing Kawhi Leonard as questionable to play in their next match. The development comes even after the 25-year-old San Diego State product claimed that he will be able to […]