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A trainer has revealed what rising star for the Los Angeles Lakers, Brandon Ingram, has been working on in the offseason. It aims to take him to the next level, and at the same time, make him healthier. Gunnar Peterson, an NBA trainer for 22 years, shared what are Ingram’s workout goals this season. As […]

With just one game in, most are convinced that the Golden State Warriors are truly the better team than the Houston Rockets. Head coach Mike D’Antoni already seems to know this, but being the competitor that he is, he won’t accept it as a fact. As reported by Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, […]

In Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Golden State Warriors head coach says he’s tempted to change his lineup against the Houston Rockets. As reported by Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Kerr confessed: “I am tempted to switch it up, but I’m not going to announce anything as usual. We’ll see what I […]

The Houston Rockets’ go-to play on offense has always been the isolation for James Harden or Chris Paul. It has worked wonders in the regular season, but not so much in the playoffs. If Clint Capela — who has been instrumental to their success — is concerned, they should lessen these plays and move the […]

Marcus Smart and J.R. Smith got into a scuffle in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals duel. After the commotion, the Boston Celtics’ home crowd let the Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard know how they feel about him. Below is a clip of the Boston crowd getting at Smith: As observed, Smith couldn’t do anything […]

The Houston Rockets went down to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. James Harden, who finished with 41 points, admitted that his personal efforts will never be enough to beat the defending champions. As reported by Jack Maloney of CBS Sports, Harden said: “We’re in this together,” Harden said […]

The Phoenix Suns are getting the number one overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Franchise star Devin Booker quickly reacted to the good news. In his Twitter account, Booker posted: 👀 — Book (@DevinBook) May 16, 2018 This is the first time in the Suns’ franchise history that they’ll get the first overall pick. […]

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 was unconstitutional. The decision overturns the law that prevented individual states from legalizing sports gambling individually. According to Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, such a decision will double NBA franchises’ value. As reported by Jacob Wolf of ESPN, […]

Actor Ethan Hawke, whose movies include Training Day, Before Sunrise, Boyhood, among others got his New York Knicks tickets taken away from him after publicly criticizing the team. In an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Hawke shared his story behind losing his gift tickets. He confessed that after hitting the Knicks for keeping Carmelo […]

In this day and age, eyes are everywhere. Social media has put celebrities and athletes alike under one big magnifying glass. Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder may not be a worldwide name just yet, but his social media activity sparked some controversy. He didn’t have to, but he aired his side regarding the matter. As […]

Time stood still for most NBA fans during last night’s Western Conference Finals opener. Everyone seemed to be locked in on their TV screens to see the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors do battle. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Game 1 between the Rockets and Warriors was the most-watched opener to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has been lighting it up in the NBA postseason, and an NBA Finals appearance would allow Durant to display his brand new signature shoes, the Nike KD11’s. As posted by Bleacher Report: First look at Kevin Durant's latest signature shoe, the Nike KD 11 pic.twitter.com/MeBvtpaNdB — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) […]

After losing Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, the L.A. Clippers were at a standstill. They were left with Blake Griffin — who’s injury-ridden history marred the franchise’s bright future. It was a sign that they had to move on, but had initial troubles of doing so, mainly because of the personal connection between Griffin […]

In his new book, Metta World Peace detailed an incident with Michael Jordan — the incident which left him restless for days. In his new book entitled, “No Malice: My Life in Basketball or: How a Kid from Queensbridge Survived the Streets, the Brawls, and Himself to Become an NBA Champion,” World Peace shared the […]

In their Game 1 win, Nick Young provided quality minutes for the Golden State Warriors. In just 15 minutes of playing time, Young chipped in nine points by nailing three 3-pointers out five attempts. After the game, Young admitted that he dreamed about head coach Steve Kerr. As reported by David Aldridge, Young shared that […]

In the Game 1 win against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, Draymond Green finished with five points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. Though subpar numbers, the Golden State Warriors star had a plus/minus rating of +19 — the highest among all players. For his performance, head coach Steve Kerr was all praises, tagging […]

The Houston Rockets are considered the underdogs in their Western Conference Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors. But in the backcourt wars, Paul Pierce believes that the Rockets have the edge. Below is the clip, as posted by Twitter user Bo. St. Jean: Here's the vid clip pic.twitter.com/jbRkboJDqv — Bo is no Saint😎 (@SportsHackCA) […]

After heading to the bench on what seems like an ankle injury, James Harden of the Houston Rockets has returned to the game. Below is a clip of the incident, as posted by Dime on UPROXX: James Harden is down and in a lot of pain https://t.co/5DuiqmiE3u — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) May 15, 2018 As of […]

A few hours before the Western Conference Finals tips off, Steve Kerr was asked to reveal his starting line up. The head coach refused, understandably. As reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic: Steve Kerr asked to reveal his starting lineup 90 minutes before tip of Game 1: "No" — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 14, […]

Many know about the scuffle between Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic when the two were teammates in the Chicago Bulls. It sent Mirotic to the hospital after suffering a concussion and multiple facial fractures. Many pointed to Bobby Portis as the bad cop in the incident. Portis himself shared that he also had his fair […]

Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers recently named his top five players at each position. The list may hint where the Lakers wunderkind got his play style from. As posted on his Twitter, Kuzma’s top players include Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tim Duncan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. MagicJordanBronTimmy DKareem https://t.co/74hBCYO5Ju — kuz (@kylekuzma) […]

P.J. Tucker was one of the key acquisitions of the Houston Rockets this season. While he’s a decent 3-point shooter, his main role is to defend the opposing team’s star player. In the Western Conference Finals, he’ll most likely be matched-up against elite scorer Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors. As reported by Drew […]

As the Golden State Warriors take on the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, expect two-time MVP Stephen Curry to go one-on-one with James Harden in some possessions. Curry acknowledged this fact and commented on the difficulty in guarding Harden. As reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Curry observed that Harden is an […]

Chris Paul, highly considered one of the best point guards in NBA history, has finally booked a ticket to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in his career. It’s been a long journey for Paul. At times he’s been accused of faltering in the clutch, especially during several of the L.A. Clippers’ late-game […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is now starting to build his coaching staff. Recently, he got Nick Van Exel as an assistant, as reported by the New York Daily News. After his career as a player in the NBA, Van Excel went on to take several coaching posts. He became as an assistant […]

In last year’s playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Boston Celtics a gentleman’s sweep with a 4-1 series victory. This year, Al Horford is a bit more confident in finally beating James and his crew. As reported by Scott Souza of MetroWest Daily News: #Celtics Al Horford: Last year was a unique group that played […]

The Boston Celtics’ second-year man in Jaylen Brown posted an Instagram story of his teammates on a roller coaster. It was a funny bit, but it’s definitely a good metaphor for what the Celtics have been through this season. Below is the Instagram story, as captured by Andrew Doxy of the CelticsBlog: Jaylen’s IG is […]

Josh Hart of the Los Angeles Lakers trolled fellow rookie Justin Jackson of the Sacramento Kings, taking a jab at the seemingly-late reaction from the latter. In his Twitter account, Jackson posted: Rookie season with the @SacramentoKings is in the books! Great year & looking forward to next year. Let’s get it done! Sporting @tommyjohn […]

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who’s known for perfect shooting mechanics, offered advice to budding superstar Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. He said that Simmons should change his jump shot. In an interview for the Chris and Caron show on Fox Sports Radio, Bryant said: “Just aesthetically, I would say build that thing anew,” Bryant said […]

Their season just ended but Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers already has some concrete plans for next season: he intends to take home the Most Valuable Player award. As reported by Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia: Joel Embiid has his sights set on MVP consideration next season. — Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) May 10, […]

The Houston Rockets are set to meet the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Both teams have laid out their scouting report. Kevin Durant of the Warriors gave a general breakdown of the Rockets’ defense, which has improved a whole lot this season. As reported by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Durant […]

Fans got a good look at Markelle Fultz’ talents towards the end of the season. After sitting out most of the season with a shoulder injury, which messed up his jump shot, it seemed that Fultz was good to go. He even became the youngest player to record a triple-double. But, according to the 19-year-old […]

Helmed by offensive master Mike D’Antoni, the Houston Rockets are known for high-scoring affairs, laced by three-point baskets all over coupled with an offensive display by James Harden. But this year, the Rockets seemed to be deadset on improving their defensive game as well. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, however, commented on how the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki, at 39-years-old, has not announced his retirement just yet. In fact, the Mavs great may play more than one season after next year. He’s currently rehabbing a surgically-repaired left ankle, which forced him to miss the last four games of the season. It was his 20th season in the league […]

The Golden State Warriors are back in the Western Conference Finals for the fourth straight year. But this time, things are a little bit different, as their foes — the Houston Rockets — are the ones who have the homecourt advantage. As reported by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Klay Thompson shared his thoughts […]

Ben Simmons is slowly rising as one of the biggest stars in the NBA. While most fans around the world see him as just another NBA talent about to bloom, back home in Australia, Simmons is referred as a role model by kids. Asked about this, Simmons shared his thoughts, per NBA TV: “That’s amazing […]

They might have been booted out in the second round. But the mere fact that the Philadelphia 76ers got that far is a testament to a bright future for the franchise. They have two potential superstars in Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid who have not even reached their prime just yet. And early in their […]

The Eastern Conference Finals has now been booked. It will feature the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers — a rematch of last year’s battle in the East. Both teams look different now, though. The Cavs have a mixed bag of new acquisitions. The Celtics, meanwhile, now have Kyrie Irving — although he’s not playing. […]

New England Patriots legend Drew Bledsoe was sought for comment on Terry Rozier and the Boston Celtics right after the team booked a ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. Bledsoe, now enjoying retirement, is managing a winery along with his friends. And asked about Rozier, he said that he intends to make Rozier his own […]