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One of the best stories of the 2006-07 NBA season was the Golden State Warriors, who completed an upset in the first round of the playoffs against the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks. With their Game 6 victory, the Warriors became the first ever team in league history to defeat a number one seed in a best-of-seven […]

His last game in the NBA may not have had a storybook ending, but Paul Pierce will leave a legacy that can’t be measured based purely on statistics. Yes, he won a championship, is 15th on the all-time scoring list, and was a perennial All-Star during his prime, but the work ethic he showed everyday in […]

Kwame Brown may have been selected in the recent Big3 league draft, but he was still not happy being chosen fifth overall. After seeing Rashad McCants, Andre Owens, Reggie Evans, and Xavier Silas chosen before him, the former top pick of the 2001 NBA draft took offense on Charles Oakley and Stephen Jackson‘s decision to […]

He may already be 37-years-old, but Metta World Peace is not allowing his age to get in the way of studying once again. The Los Angeles Lakers forward has reportedly enrolled at UCLA to take some classes about digital analytics and social media marketing, according to Serena Winters of Lakers Nation. His first class will be […]

The Big3 league had its inaugural draft on Sunday at The Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort Casino in Las Vegas. It was a much anticipated event as some of the best retired players from the NBA are already part of the league, while others can join it if they will be selected by one of […]

When the Boston Celtics went after Al Horford during last year’s free agency, they thought of him as their center for the future who could be the inside presence and rebounder they have always wanted. Although he has been doing a decent job in his first season in Beantown, his teammate noticed that he has […]

In a surprising turn of events, the head coach of Chino Hills High School, Stephan Gilling, has been fired from his position despite leading his team to a 30-3 season. The young head coach confirmed the development, via ESPN’s Jeff Goodman, and even said he is relieved about it. He then gave a shoutout to his former […]

Despite playing with a heavy heart. Isaiah Thomas still found enough courage to compete in Game 1 of their second round series against the Washington Wizards. Only a few hours after the funeral of her sister, who passed away in a car accident, the 5-foot-9 guard made his way back to Boston to help his […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently in a tough battle against the fourth-seeded Washington Wizards. After facing a 2-0 deficit following their loss in Game 2 of the series, they were able to bounce back with an emphatic win at home on Saturday to pull within one game from tying their opponents. Their starting point guard, […]

Despite all the trade rumors that surrounded Paul Millsap before the deadline in February, Atlanta Hawks team owner Tony Ressler recently made it known that they still want him to remain with the team. The 57-year-old businessman spoke about the impending free agency of the four-time All-Star, and said they will do their best to […]

Despite coaching him for four years in college, Tom Izzo still admitted recently that he wasn’t a believer of Draymond Green at some point back then. The Hall of Fame coach did not understand what he was capable of, and also did not know how good he could be. The veteran Michigan State head coach appeared […]

Patrick Beverley was recently part of numerous headlines after he received a $25,000 fine for the confrontation he had involving a fan following the Houston Rockets‘ Game 3 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Here is a small GIF of the live video between the fan and Patrick Beverley post game pic.twitter.com/4ZGkYvOx5c […]

Following their painful Game 4 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, Paul George was understandably not in a good mood, especially with the feeling of getting swept still fresh. During the post game press conference, the Indiana Pacers small forward was asked by a reporter about his plans for his future and whether or not […]

Despite seeing their franchise player, James Harden, struggle on the night, the Houston Rockets were still able to win Game 4 of their first round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder to take a commanding 3-1 lead. An unexpected hero emerged for them as he played a career game on Sunday. Nenê finished with 28 points and 10 […]

The first round series between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls has lived up to expectations as all four matches have been hotly contested so far. During Game 4 on Sunday, it did not take a long time before tempers began to flare. After Isaiah Canaan stole the ball from Marcus Smart and scored on […]

The Golden State Warriors may once again play shorthanded on Monday, when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4. Kevin Durant is still dealing with a calf strain and could miss his third consecutive game. He is not the only Dubs player officially listed as questionable, as Matt Barnes and Shaun Livingston are […]

Being teammates for five years now, Patrick Beverley understands James Harden‘s game more than most people do. That said, it’s not surprising that he may be one of the few who knows best how difficult it is to defend him, as he has been doing it in practice all the time. Beverley has been asked time […]

The first round series between the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks has been a hotly contested one, with their players being very physical in its three games so far. However, the action has not been limited to the court, as some of them are having a back-and-forth, with shots through the media. After Markieff Morris […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard‘s stellar play in the first four games of their series against the Memphis Grizzlies has already given David Fizdale a lot of headaches. With averages of 32.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals, the first-year head coach now has a deeper understanding of why he is widely considered […]

Kawhi Leonard once again had a huge game on Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Not only did he finish with a very impressive stat line of 43 points, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc, to go along with eight rebounds, three assists and six steals, but he once again made history on the night. […]

Despite missing the services of Kevin Durant, Shaun Livingston and Matt Barnes during Game 3 of their first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, the Golden State Warriors may have a more serious health concern they need to face. When the Dubs announced that Steve Kerr won’t be calling the plays for […]

The Milwaukee Bucks raised a lot of eyebrows when they selected Thon Maker with the 10th overall pick in last year’s draft, for the raw talent and the lack of experience he had playing college basketball. Now seeing action in the NBA playoffs, he is proving his worth and embracing his role with his team, […]

Over the years, Pat Riley has established himself as one of the best front office executives in the NBA. From adding players to his team’s roster, and building a culture within the organization, the Miami Heat president is considered a master of it. With his squad missing out on the playoffs this year, many are already expecting him […]

When the Miami Heat brought Dion Waiters to their fold last summer, many did not see it as a major signing for them. However, the 25-year-old Syracuse product turned out to be a huge boost for the team with his strong play this season. Waiters cited his improved conditioning as the main reason for his rise in Miami. […]

Marcus Smart caused quite a stir during Game 2 of his team’s first round matchup against the Chicago Bulls. At the midway point of the fourth quarter, the Boston Celtics guard pointed flipped off a fan, raising his middle finger at him. His obscene gesture cost him a lot of money as the NBA slapped […]

Despite only playing in 31 games after suffering a knee injury late in the regular season, Joel Embiid still believes he deserves to win the Rookie of the Year Award. The Philadelphia 76ers center recently spoke to Jackie MacMullan of ESPN and explained that even with the lack of games he played in, the panel members should […]

After barely missing out on the playoffs, the Denver Nuggets can now start focusing on their plans for the summer, to try and improve their roster. One of the top questions faced by the franchise is how they’ll be able to re-sign their starting small forward, Danilo Gallinari, who is slated to become a free agent. […]

The Miami Heat were one of the best stories in the NBA this season. After only winning 11 of their first 41 games, the South Beach team was able to turn their fortunes around, only missing the playoffs by virtue of a tiebreaker. They even had a chance to make a playoff appearance until the […]

Following their tough come-from-behind victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their first round playoff series on Wednesday, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey saw first hand how Russell Westbrook almost single-handedly willed his team to victory. However, for the 45-year-old front office executive, he believes the Brodie is more of a stat-padding […]

Following the tough loss they suffered in Game 2 of their first round series against he Washington Wizards, Dwight Howard was understandably not in the best of moods. Reporters surrounded him inside their locker room, and the Atlanta Hawks center was literally lost for words to the questions thrown at him. He could only respond […]

Marcus Morris was once again inside the Verizon Center for Game 2 of the first round series between the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks. The Detroit Pistons forward was obviously there to support his twin brother, Markieff Morrris, and inspire him to play better, to help his team win. During halftime, he also took to his […]

The city of Los Angeles just received a major boost to its bid to host the Olympic Games in 2024. Being one of the finalists for the hosting rights, stars have been helping out with advertisement campaigns. Now, perhaps the city’s most admired athlete ever, Kobe Bryant, has joined in made his pitch, by participating […]

Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James have long been compared for their superb play and ability to dominate games, while playing the same position. Now that their teams are both leading 2-0 in their first round playoff series, their advanced statistics have once again been measured against each other. Their player efficiency rating, true shooting percentage, […]

The 16th-ranked prospect of the 2018 high school class has announced on Twitter which school he’ll play for in college. Shareef O’Neal, the son of Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal, proudly shared that he has committed to the University of Arizona. https://twitter.com/cynreef/status/854712790904221696 His decision somehow came as a surprise, as many […]

After Marcus Smart appeared to have flashed his middle finger towards a fan in Game 2 of their first round series against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, the NBA made a thorough review of the incident. The league office determined that the Boston Celtics guard indeed made the obscene gesture to the fan, and […]

After his efforts in helping tornado victims in New Orleans and his continuous commitment to promote gender equality, Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday has been awarded with the NBA’s Community Assist Award for the month of March. The 26-year-old UCLA product has also donated $31,000 for immediate help to families affected by the tornado, and also […]

Being one of the more popular and longest-tenured endorsers of the Jordan Brand, Ray Allen‘s name has been almost synonymous with it as the legendary shooter has been seen wearing some of its rarest player-exclusive models throughout his stellar professional career. The NBA’s all-time leader in three-point field goals made recently shared, via Jarrel Harris of Sports Illustrated, […]

By having the best players in the world, and being well organized in all aspects, it gives more reason for many to consider the NBA as the best basketball league in the world. That said, their sponsorships and TV deals have been the highest paying, which translates to higher salaries for their players. However, according […]

Following Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan‘s indirect comments about the Milwaukee Bucks setting illegal screens, one of the Bucks’ rookies gave his thoughts about what he has learned about screens in the NBA in general, and not just his team’s. Malcolm Brogdon admitted that what his team sets during games is up to the standards […]