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Former MVP candidate Isaiah Thomas is back in the NBA donning the New Orleans Pelicans jersey. One would think that Thomas has a chip on his shoulder on his return to the league. But after his first game back, Thomas believes that he doesn’t have to prove himself anymore. Per Pelicans reporter Jim Eichenhofer, Thomas […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey may be most known for his penchant for data analytics and the three-point revolution, especially during his stint with the Houston Rockets. But in a recent interview, Morey actually believes that the long shot “skews” the game in a not-so-good way. Morey appeared in The Dan Le Batard Show […]

The most cherished friendship in the NBA today is that of Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic and Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris. We all know about their antics when they were teammates and even when they got separated. In a recent interview, Marjanovic compared Harris to his wife—not in a romantic way. But it […]

Still out with a toe injury, Los Angeles Lakers big man Andre Drummond had some ample time to sit and reflect about Easter. He wasn’t shy to share his query with his Twitter followers. Drummond sent out a survey about participating in an Easter egg hunt despite being over 25 years old. Drummond seems serious […]

Despite the heartbreak of not making it to the NCAA championship game, UCLA maintained its historic milestone after Gonzaga’s loss to Baylor on Monday. The 1995 class of UCLA still holds the longest winning streak entering the NCAA Tournament of any national champion since the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers. The 1995 Bruins, led by future NBA […]

NBA players were glued to their TV screens on Monday watching the NCAA Championship game between Baylor and Gonzaga. As die-hard basketball fans themselves, NBA players couldn’t help but express their excitement on Twitter. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard commended Baylor’s performance after leading early, noting that all they had to do is close […]

Gary Trent Jr. has been a member of the Toronto Raptors for less than 10 games and he’s already receiving some love from fans via DMs. This has not only motivated Trent to play better, but it has made him extra giddy to meet them at the Scotiabank Arena. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN, Trent […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard is still keeping an eye on former teammate Gary Trent Jr. After the Toronto Raptors guard knocked down the game-winning three-pointer against the Washington Wizards on Monday, Lillard heaped praise on Trent with a series of tweets. In just his sixth gaming donning the Raptors jersey, Trent already […]

The trailer for Space Jam 2 starring Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is out and is already driving basketball die-hards wild. James’ friends flocked to social media to congratulate him for his upcoming film. Richard Jefferson applauded his former teammate, too, specifically pointing out James’ infamous hairline. James posted the trailer of Space Jam […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball has been one of the more interesting individual narratives in the league. From having a wacky jump shot back in his days with the Los Angeles Lakers, Ball slowly and surely fixed his shooting form, as well as his percentage. For Ball, correcting his form is part of his […]

Apart from the basketball itself, trades and other forms of player transaction are what make the NBA so entertaining to fans. But for players, trades can be life-changing, especially if they’re leaving a team that has a special place in their heart. Via the Players’ Tribune, Portland Trail Blazers guard Norman Powell shared some of […]

A hater decided to troll Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard on the lack of milestones in his career. NBA players get a lot of hate mail every single day. They know this is par for the course of being a public figure and so responding to every single basher is a waste of time. […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is a funny guy. So much so that ahead of facing the Los Angeles Lakers, he had some jokes for twins Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris. Per Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated, Leonard toyed around with his teammate Marcus ahead of their duel with the Lakers., warning that he’d […]

Chicago Bulls fans expected their team to snag win after win after acquiring All-Star Nikola Vucevic at the trade deadline. However, the team slipped to a four-game slump (a six-game losing streak overall) even with Vucevic in the fold. They recently snapped that slump in a win over the Brooklyn Nets. And head coach Billy […]

Everyone knows that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is one hell of an athletic freak. We’ve seen all his nasty dunks and acrobatic layups in his first two years in the league. But against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, Morant showed off his incredible vision through a crafty pass. Peep the clip below to witness […]

After their disappointing loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will reevaluate his status after his tailbone started acting up yet again. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Curry will wait to see how he’s feeling before suiting up against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. To recall, Curry missed […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook continues to rack up the triple-doubles. Over the last five seasons, he has amassed a total of 127 triple-doubles which, in that duration, are more than any other NBA team. Per NBA on ESPN, the entire Denver Nuggets have the most triple-doubles that aren’t tallied by Westbrook. .@russwest44 has 127 […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady joined in the April Fool’s Day fun by threatening to shift to baseball not just as a player, but also as a coach and an owner. Peep Brady’s tweet below, complete with a realistic photo. Brady even said he’ll be the “first” player/coach/owner in MLB history with this move. […]

In just his second year donning the Memphis Grizzlies jersey, Ja Morant is already aligning himself with franchise legend Mike Conley Jr. Per ESPN Statistics and Information, Morant has logged in 300 points and 100 assists in a month—a feat that had only been achieved by Conley. To make things sweeter, Morant reached the milestone […]

Andre Drummond’s Los Angeles Lakers debut was cut short as he had to leave their game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a toe injury. After the game, Drummond explained what actually occurred. Per Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation, Drummond shared that Bucks center Brook Lopez actually stepped on his foot, causing his entire toenail to […]

The Toronto Raptors’ struggles continue past the midway mark of the season. Guard Fred VanVleet admitted that they are done pointing fingers. For him, he and his teammates are not just playing up to par. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, VanVleet gave his honest assessment of the Raptors’ mediocre season thus far. After their […]

It’s not every day that an NBA player airballs a free-throw. After all, they spent countless hours in the gym perfecting their craft. However, when a player airballs two consecutive free-throws, then it’s a sign that he needs to spend more time in the gym. San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl might be the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James remembered the legacy of Nipsey Hussle in the hip-hop legend’s second death anniversary. Via Twitter, LeBron quoted the late rapper to commemorate his life. To recall, Nipsey Hussle or Ermias Joseph Asghedom, was shot and killed in a gang-related incident two years ago right outside his store, The Marathon […]

The rumor that Blake Griffin is washed up and cannot dunk has to be put asleep. Against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets forward unleashed an impressive putback dunk which showcased his strength and impeccable timing. Peep Griffin’s dunk below to see and believe. Little by little, the doubters are hushing up. Griffin […]

Former NBA veterans Robert Horry and Richard Jefferson formed a tag team to slam JJ Redick over his critical remarks on the New Orleans Pelicans‘ front office. The Pelicans are currently 21-25, which has them sitting in 12th place in the Western Confernce. Jefferson poked fun at Redick while referencing the fact that several notable […]

Reggie Miller was a big-time trash talker in his playing days. He has toned down since becoming an analyst. But after UCLA beat Michigan to advance to the Final Four, Miller went back to his roots. His target: fellow analyst Chris Webber. Via Twitter, Miller posted a clip of the Bruins celebrating after their victory […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love is ecstatic to see UCLA, his alma mater, move onto the Final Four after beating Michigan on Tuesday. Via Twitter, Love celebrated the victory of UCLA. He praised Johnny Juzang who dropped 28 points to guide the Bruins to a 51-49 victory. Juzang, who transferred from Kentucky, scored 14 of […]

Towards the end of the game between the Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Hornets, Russell Westbrook unleashed a massive spike right on Bismack Biyombo’s face. Sure enough, teammates Bradley Beal and Rui Hachimura couldn’t hold back their thoughts and had something to say about the emphatic finish. Via Twitter, Beal even retweeted the clip to […]

It took a few days for veteran guard Lou Williams to embrace the Atlanta Hawks as his new team. There was even a point when he considered retiring from the game. However, in a recent interview, the 34-year-old explained his absence, noting that he had to switch to a ‘positive’ mindset. Per Mirjam Swanson of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn’t too comfortable in getting the COVID-19 vaccine shot. Fortunately, his teammate Lu Dort was there to offer a helping hand quite literally. The vaccine is now available to everyone in Oklahoma City aged 16 years and above. With this, the Thunder have made steps to inoculate their players. […]

One diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan posted an old photo of the legendary Jerry Buss with basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The post caught the attention of Jeanie Buss, who then shared a heartfelt message. Jeanie reposted the photo on Instagram, interestingly comparing it to the current situation of the Lakers. While Andre Drummond is certainly […]

Stephen Curry’s sister Sydel Curry-Lee was tuned into the Golden State Warriors’ duel against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. After watching his brother explode for 32 points, she had some choice words to celebrate the Warriors victory and the two-time MVP’s performance. Via Twitter, Sydel boldly said his brother wasn’t even trying in the Warriors’ […]

Draymond Green has been teammates with Stephen Curry for quite some time, so you could assume that the Golden State Warriors forward has learned a thing or two on shooting the ball from the logo. Against the Chicago Bulls on Monday, Green casually knocked down a long-range 3-pointer to beat the buzzer. Notice that he […]

After putting on a stellar performance on the offensive boards, Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo had some high praises for himself. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Adebayo cheered for himself upon discovering that he had a total of seven offensive rebounds on Monday against the New York Knicks. Bam Adebayo, upon hearing […]

After posting yet another triple-double on Monday, Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook got a wild surprise from his teammates as soon as he entered the locker room. Westbrook got doused in water after his monster triple-double, the 162nd of his career, led the Wizards to a huge 132-124 victory over the Indiana Pacers. You can […]

Big man JaVale McGee was one of the players who was shipped last week during the NBA trade deadline. Almost all of the traded players need some adjusting to do regarding their new team and their new city. But not McGee. He’s now on his second stint as a member of the Denver Nuggets. He […]

After a disappointing 2020-21 NBA season donning the Orlando Magic jersey, Aaron Gordon is simply ecstatic as the newest member of the Denver Nuggets. After helping his team win in his debut, Gordon showed nothing but love for the city. Per Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports, Gordon shared his thoughts on the new city he’s […]

Johnny Juzang just forged his name into the UCLA record books right beside Kevin Love’s 13-year-0ld school record. Juzang now has a total of 78 points in this year’s NCAA tournament which is the most since Love’s 99 points in 2008. Through 11 points today, Johnny Juzang has 78 points in this NCAA Tournament. That's […]

It’s no question that the Toronto Raptors are not having the best season. So much so that their former swingman Norman Powell has won more games with the Portland Trail Blazers than with the Raptors in the whole month of March. Note that Powell was recently traded to the Trail Blazers and has played only […]