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Following the shocking news that came out recently about the turmoil within the Dallas Mavericks organization, their owner, Mark Cuban, has not spoken publicly yet about it apart from the official statement the organization released. That changed recently though as the 59-year-old billionaire made it known how he feels about the controversy the Mavs are […]

Throughout his NBA career, Damian Lillard has shown that he is one of the best point guards in the league today. Proof of this is being named an All-Star three times, and leading the Portland Trail Blazers to the playoffs the past four seasons, even reaching the Western Conference Semifinals twice during that span. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been the subject of some headlines lately following news that was reported about one of their former officers allegedly harassing a female employee in the workplace. The team has issued a statement recently letting the public know that they are on top of things and are already investigating the matter. The […]

Throughout the course of this regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks’ All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has continued to impress with his highlight-worthy plays and solid performances during games. These have made him a starter in the All-Star Game, where he played a lot of minutes for Team Stephen on Sunday night. However, Antetokounmpo revealed that he […]

Despite undergoing a nasal fracture surgery recently, Washington Wizards point guard Tim Frazier is still expected to see action on Thursday when they face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has apparently now adjusted to the mask he will be wearing during games, and it won’t cause him any discomfort, according to Chase Hughes of […]

Entering the season, a lot of expectations were already placed on the young shoulders of Jonathan Isaac to immediately make an impact for the Orlando Magic. Being selected sixth overall in last June’s draft, many thought of him as a game-changer for the team, but that has not been the case so far as he […]

Being a rookie in the NBA is a surreal feeling for the first year players as it is the realization of a dream for them to now be playing at the highest level. However, it’s also a big adjustment, with living in a new city and starting from scratch as a challenge that they will […]

The Orlando Magic have been hit badly by the injury bug this season, but they are now reportedly on track to return to full strength as soon as Thursday when they face the New York Knicks. Both Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon are slated to see action on the night, according to Josh Robbins of […]

Before he suffered multiple injuries, Derrick Rose was one of the best players in the NBA. Proof of this was his MVP season back in 2011, where he became the youngest winner of the highest individual award the league has to offer. He went up against other elite players at that time and impressed them […]

Since fully recovering from an ACL injury he suffered and returning to action last month, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is proving that he is better than ever. He has been performing at a very high level and giving his team a lot of hope that he can help them speed up their rebuilding process. […]

In an attempt to shake things up and give more playing time to their young players, the Chicago Bulls will make some changes to their starting lineup when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. David Nwaba and Cristiano Felicio will be inserted in the first unit and will take on the spots of […]

Tanking has been a controversial topic over the past few years — made prominent by the Philadelphia 76ers. It has promoted a lack of parity during games, where teams that are not faring well tend to sit out players to increase their chances of getting a higher pick in the draft. True to the spirit […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is beginning to have a strong following for how good he has played so far in his first season in the NBA. Entering last June’s draft not as one of the highly-touted prospects, he landed with the Salt Lake City team after being traded by the Denver Nuggets who took […]

Following the news that was reported about the New York Knicks being one of the teams that have shown interest in signing free agent forward Troy Williams, they have now agreed to terms with him, bringing him to their fold on a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports. Free agent Troy Williams is […]

The NBA today is dominated by a plethora of players who have the ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc, as well as those who can finish inside the paint. That said, the perimeter jumpers have become a lost art in the league, with only a few players continuing to use it on […]

Paul George is undoubtedly one of the best players in today’s NBA. His ability to score from anywhere on the court coupled with his prowess on the defensive end has made him one of the toughest players to go against since he entered the league. George is also slated to enter NBA free agency this […]

Replays have been a used in the NBA to show fans watching on T.V. what really took place in a given sequence, especially those that happened quickly and they did not see clearly in real time. It also gives commentators a chance to take back their initial judgment of a call, if it was the […]

While there are a lot of die-hard NBA fans who consistently watch games and follow the league’s players, there are also some who just ride the bandwagon, even calling them with different nicknames just to keep up with the action and pretend as though they have been fans for a long time. A recent Reddit […]

LaVar Ball has made a name for himself as someone who isn’t shy of speaking his mind, bringing a lot of attention to his family. Despite his absurd comments, he has gotten what he had wished for, especially with his eldest son, Lonzo Ball, playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Big Baller Brand founder […]

The festivities of this year’s All-Star Weekend did not just occur on the court, but also in the different venues near Staples Center. One of them hosted a concert on Saturday night where The Killers played in and brought a lot of fun and entertainment to the fans who watched them perform live. In between […]

After getting waived by the Houston Rockets recently to make room for their signing of veteran swingman Joe Johnson, free agent forward Troy Williams is currently receiving a lot of interest from teams around the league. One of them is from the New York Knicks, who currently have an open roster spot and can use […]

The All-Star Game on Sunday allowed the best players in the league today to share the court together, as well as interact with their teammates ahead of the exhibition game. With the players representing different teams in the NBA, it allowed them to spend some time to get to know everyone better and form strong […]

The NBA’s landscape was drastically changed back in 1997 when Shaquille O’Neal agreed to take his talents to Los Angeles and play for the Lakers. After his successful first four seasons in the NBA with the Orlando Magic, he was thought of as a difference maker for the Purple and Gold, and could instantly turn […]

Sunday’s 2018 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles was different compared to the ones from previous years. Not only was the format changed with two captains drafting their teammates, but it was also the first time in recent memory that defense was actually played for the majority of the match. The final play was even […]

Fergie made a lot of headlines on Sunday for her unique rendition of the National Anthem, which she sang before the start of the All-Star Game. The opinion of the public was divided after watching her performance, as it was both very awkward as well as unique, to say the least. After all the criticism […]

The All-Star Game allows those selected for both teams to share the court with the best players in the league. It’s a fun environment where they get to interact with their fellow stars and showcase their talents on the court at the same time. After this year’s edition of the exhibition game, some members of […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell proved on Saturday that he is the best dunker of the night as he won the Slam Dunk Contest. The rookie pulled off some impressive slams and turned a lot of heads with his performance. One of them was when he asked for the help of Kevin Hart and his […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis honored his injured teammate in the first half of Sunday’s All-Star Game by wearing the jersey of DeMarcus Cousins instead of his. After suffering a ruptured Achilles last month, the 27-year-old Alabama native was forced to remain on the sidelines and have Russell Westbrook replace him in Team […]

One of the more anticipated moments prior to the start of All-Star Games is the singing of the National Anthem, which has been sung in the past by award-winning artists. The same goes during this year’s iteration as eight-time Grammy Award-winning singer Fergie took center stage to sing the Star Spangled Banner. She surprised those […]

Throughout his career, Jamal Crawford has established himself as one of the players with the best handles in the NBA. He has not had a shortage of highlight worthy plays where his dribbling has been on the spotlight, which has left a lot of fans in awe. That includes NBA games, as well as summer […]

After retiring for good back in 2013, Rasheed Wallace has not made a lot of public appearances since. That changed recently though when he appeared with Kevin Garnett for his own segment in KG’s Area 21 where they interviewed some All-Stars and participants in this year’s All-Star Weekend festivities and asked them random questions, including […]

Since the start of the season, Donovan Mitchell has continued to impress with his solid performances for the Utah Jazz night in and night out. Despite being the 13th pick in last June’s draft, he is now one of the leaders for the Rookie of the Year award, establishing himself as a cornerstone of the […]

Since he infamously made his decision not to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 and take his talents to the Golden State Warriors, it was believed that Kevin Durant no longer has the same relationship with Russell Westbrook. The two have been the topic of a lot of headlines and even had some fiery […]

Joakim Noah was part of a lot of headlines earlier this month when it was reported that he will not be on the floor for the New York Knicks until further notice. The development stemmed from an altercation he and Jeff Hornacek had. A new side to the story has now emerged though, with the […]

From 2000 to 2002, the Los Angeles Lakers were the kings of the NBA who had one of the best duos in league history, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. While they were dominant during that stretch, many may have forgotten how they were pushed to their limits by the Sacramento Kings in the 2002 Western […]

The NBA Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night gave some of the best young players in the league today an opportunity to showcase their talents on the world stage while sharing the floor together. With a number of solid performances, including Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, throwing down a number of highlight reel worthy dunks […]

During his playing days, Kobe Bryant made a name for himself as one of fiercest competitors the NBA has seen. He was popularly known for having the drive to always want to win every game he played in for the Los Angeles Lakers, bagging five championships in his illustrious career. One of his best traits as […]

Covering live events is always both a good thing for viewers and a challenge for those who host them as they have to be spontaneous and careful at the same time. Such was the case during the NBA’s All-Star Saturday festivities which Dennis Scott was recently tasked to work on. However, the veteran analyst for […]

The game on Wednesday between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans was a hotly-contested affair with Isaiah Thomas and Rajon Rondo were both being ejected from the game. Luke Walton was also thrown out later on as he continuously complained to the referees after not agreeing to a call they made on Kyle Kuzma. […]