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More than 12 years ago, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had one of the best individual performances in NBA history by recording the second highest points scored by a player in a single game, with 81 against the Toronto Raptors. His main defender on that one unforgettable night was Jalen Rose, who received a […]

With the this year’s All-Star Weekend only a few days away, the stage is set for a lot of events, including the much anticipated Slam Dunk Contest that will feature Donovan Mitchell, Larry Nance Jr., Victor Oladipo, and Dennis Smith Jr. competing for the title. As the festivities will take place in Los Angeles, a […]

Since entering the league last season, Jamal Murray has made a name for himself as a knockdown shooter from beyond the arc, as well as a very efficient free throw shooter. He had one of the highest percentages from the charity stripe last year and has rarely missed from that distance. However on Thursday during […]

During episodes of Inside the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have had some heated exchanges in the past about different topics surrounding the league. That happened once again on Thursday, as the two were talking about The Diesel’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. With O’Neal […]

With more than half of the total games this season already played, some things have been made clear in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors continue to dominate the standings, living up to expectations as the title favorites, James Harden is making a strong case to win the MVP award, and Donovan Mitchell is doing the […]

Before he became the player that he is today, Blake Griffin was just like any ordinary basketball player, trying to improve his skills at a young age. That includes finding the best shooting form in order for him to become more efficient on the court, which a throwback video recently revealed. While his shooting stroke […]

After being chosen as the replacement of Lonzo Ball in this weekend’s NBA Rising Stars Game, Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox suffered a head injury during the team’s game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, drawing blood and appearing to be in danger of missing the exhibition game as well. However, he has […]

Outside of his handles and clutch plays on the court, Boston Celtics star guard Kyrie Irving has also been known for his alter ego, Uncle Drew, in the Pepsi commercials series. His grandpa look, together with other players also appearing to be “old,” have taken basketball fans by storm as they are very much entertained […]

As this season progresses, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is playing even better and looking to make a strong case for himself to win the Rookie of the Year Award this year. He has also been the catalyst for his team during its current 10-game winning streak, including its victory on Wednesday against the Phoenix […]

Before their game on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell found out, along with the rest of the world, about the violent shooting incident that occurred in Parkland, Florida earlier in the day. The NBA and its players have been trying to send strong messages to the fans by promoting equality […]

The popularity of the hit T.V. series from HBO, Game of Thrones, has made it one of the most watched shows in history. As its episodes became much talked about, some parodies have emerged, including Bleacher Report’s “Game of Zones.” Now that the series is in between seasons, the Game of Zones series has also […]

The world was shocked on Wednesday as news emerged about another violent shooting incident that happened earlier in the day, this time in Parkland, Florida. The suspect, a 19-year-old former student of the school where the act of violence was done, killed 17 people, which was confirmed by authorities after he was taken into custody. […]

To say that the New York Knicks’ season has not gone according to plan is definitely an understatement. With a lot of optimism that they can contend for a playoff spot before the campaign started, the hopes of the New York faithful dwindled when they were not able to start the year in their ideal […]

The game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans turned out to be a hotly-contested one early on as Isaiah Thomas and Rajon Rondo were both ejected after figuring in a shoving match. However, the action wasn’t only on the floor, as Luke Walton also got heated on the sidelines. The second-year head coach […]

Earlier this season, Rajon Rondo became part of a lot of headlines for the comments he made against Isaiah Thomas, when he said that the Boston Celtics should only pay tribute to their former players who brought a championship to the franchise. With the two players facing off Wednesday for the first time since the […]

Throughout his illustrious career, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has established himself as a winner on and off the court. The feats he’s reached as a player has made the Mavs icon widely considered as the best international talent to play in the NBA. Off the court, specifically on his social media activity, Nowitzki has […]

As father time is catching up with him, it has been a normal occurrence for Dwayne Wade to be given additional nights off and at times even placed on a minutes restriction the past few campaigns. However, now that he is once again with the Miami Heat, the team apparently has no plans of placing […]

Being the first overall pick in last June’s draft, a lot of expectations were quickly placed on the young shoulders of Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. However, he has not been able to showcase his skills on the court, as he has missed all but five games for the Sixers this season after suffering a mysterious […]

As Valentine’s Day is being celebrated on Wednesday, NBA teams are also participating in the festivities, including the Toronto Raptors. To get their fans in the mood for hearts day, a promo video of their players singing the popular song “My Girl” was shared on their Twitter account. Seven of their players appeared on the […]

Following their successful first season last summer, the Big3 League, created by rapper and actor Ice Cube, is looking to expand their teams’ rosters and bring in more big names to their fold. After seeing the likes of Baron Davis, Carlos Boozer and Metta World Peace, just to name a few, agree to take their […]

A fan of Dwyane Wade went viral on Tuesday as he held a sign inside Chesapeake Energy Arena making it known that he purchased a ticket to watch the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this season, but is dismayed that his favorite player has already been traded to the Miami […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr caused quite a stir on Monday when he decided to hand over the coaching duties on different occasions to Andre Iguodala, David West, and Draymond Green. It has divided the opinion of many with some thinking it is a brilliant move from him as it gives the players […]

Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder saw first hand on Tuesday how the Cleveland Cavaliers look like now with the four new players they have in their lineup. Many have already given their thoughts about the new-look team and now, it was the reigning MVP’s turn to chime in on the defending Eastern Conference […]

Since entering the league, Enes Kanter has made a name for himself for being very active on social media. He has made some hilarious posts in the past, trolled his former teammates, and even had a fiery exchange with LeBron James. Recently, he took to his Instagram account to share a funny photo of him […]

After last playing back in December 23rd, Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is almost fully recovered from his fractured left hand and is already eyeing their game on February 22 against the New York Knicks to make his return. He confirmed the development himself, via Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel, and also said that […]

Having already missed his team’s last eight games due to a hamstring injury, Houston Rockets veteran swingman Trevor Ariza will not make his return until after the All-Star break, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The team has apparently opted to rest him out in their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, […]

Since suffering from an injury earlier this season, not a lot has been heard from Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. The exact extent of his injury and timetable for his return remains unclear, but the team’s President of Basketball Operations, Bryan Colangelo, gave an update recently that he is ramping up his activity in order […]

After seeing Steve Kerr have his players coach themselves during timeouts during their game on Monday, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was definitely inspired by it. He also pulled off the same scheme in practice, and had two of his players call the plays on the sidelines. With the team divided into two in […]

The Jordan Brand has long been one of the top sneaker and apparel manufacturers in the world. Their family of talented athletes vary across multiple sports are are the best in the world. One of them is Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook, who has been their sponsored athlete for a lot of […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell turned a lot of heads on Monday with his impressive performance against the New York Knicks. By recording 10 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, he became the first Sixers guard since 1970-71 to notch a triple-double off the bench. His teammate, Joel Embiid, couldn’t help but be very […]

Since making it to the NBA, Marco Belinelli has made a name for himself as a knock down shooter, especially from beyond the arc. However, a lot of fans also remember him for having a resemblance with a young Sylvester Stallone, particularly when he starred in the iconic Rocky movies. The 31-year-old Italian international recently […]

With Joe Johnson deciding to join the Houston Rockets after clearing waivers, it has left the team with a big decision on who to part ways with in order to open a roster spot for him. While it was initially reported that Troy Williams will the odd man out, it appears that they will be […]

When the Brooklyn Nets traded for Jahlil Okafor, he was expected to play a major role for the team especially given their need for a big man with his skill set. However, Okafor has only seen limited playing time so far and even received some DNP-CDs from head coach Kenny Atkinson. While it can be […]

Joel Embiid has been known to be one of the most hilarious figures on all of social media. He has made some posts in the past that has brought a lot of laughs to his followers, and he is not showing any signs of planning to stop anytime soon. After witnessing his teammate, T.J. McConnell, […]

Since going down with a strange injury, not a lot has been heard about the real situation of Markelle Fultz. Recently though, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo gave an update on his recovery but still did not share the exact timetable for the Sixers rookie. Colangelo, though, expects Fultz to ramp up […]

There’s truly no feeling like winning, especially in the NBA. It can turn the meanest of players shed some tears after, as emotions usually get the better of them. There are also others who couldn’t stop jumping and screaming while being filled with a lot of joy. Such was the case on Monday after the […]

Since the start of this season, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has turned a lot of heads with his impressive performances. Heading into last June’s lottery, he was not one of the highly touted prospects, but Mitchell has proven that he could be considered the biggest steal of the draft. The 21-year-old Louisville product is […]

Throughout his rookie campaign, Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen is proving that he can be more than just a serviceable big man for his team. He has the skills to score inside the paint and also a soft touch from the perimeter. When fouled and sent to the charity stripe, he can knock down shots […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has established himself as one of the best rim protectors in the NBA today. His mere presence is enough to change shots inside the paint, but he can also score near the basket when the opportunity presents itself. Gobert proved just that on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. In […]