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Once in a while, stories pop up about players from opposing teams talking to one another, sharing advice. Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers are the most recent ones to join the trend. As reported by Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Green has been texting playoff […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, considered to be one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, is now entering the entertainment arena. As reported by Marisa Guthrie of The Hollywood Reporter, Curry has inked a deal with Sony Pictures. The contract is a development deal with Curry’s new production company, Unanimous Media — named […]

The San Antonio Spurs took Game 4 of their series against the Golden State Warriors. The win kept them alive in the series. It was also a statement that the San Antonio matchup won’t be a walk-in-the-park for the powerhouse Warriors. Draymond Green gave the credit that the Spurs deserve. He knew that the Spurs […]

The Washington Wizards have climbed back after being down 2-0 against the Toronto Raptors. They have tied the series at two games apiece. Star guard Bradley Beal looked back on that game. To recall, Beal fouled out in the 4th quarter with just under five minutes remaining. It was a critical point in the game. […]

NBA players are one of the toughest competitors in the world. They are willing to do anything just to get that win — even if it means shoving their opponents to the ground. Yet off the court, when they see a tinge greatness from their foes, they are not afraid to swallow their pride and show […]

The NBA’s goal is for each franchise to have an affiliate in the G-League. This season, they had a total of 26 teams in the G-League. And recent news reveal that they might add to that tally as the Portland Trail Blazers are closing in on a G-League team. As reported by Adam Johnson of […]

The Washington Wizards finally won a game in their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors. Star guard Bradley Beal, had a big role in the win and right before checking out, he rewarded himself with a little snack. As posted by Aaron Dodson of ESPN, Beal got some popcorn from the fans watching along the […]

Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, is now a part-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks. As reported by Matt Velazquez of the Journal Sentinel: The @Bucks just announced that @AaronRodgers12 has bought in and is now a part owner of the franchise. The @Packers QB is here sitting courtside along with girlfriend Danica Patrick […]

It’s National Look-Alike Day today and none other than the New York Knicks’ Enes Kanter joined in by posting a collage of his “long lost brothers” on social media. Do you know who they are? Below is the collage, as posted by Kanter on his Twitter: My long lost brothers 😂#NationalLookAlikeDay (Pick your favorite) 🤔 […]

We rarely hear stories about our favorite athletes outside their respective fields. Sometimes we hear stories about their big-time charity events, their parties with fellow athletes and celebrities. But little do we hear little narratives about who they are as a person. Recently, Alicia Jessop of RulingSports shared her LeBron James story: This my favorite […]

It seems like Hassan Whiteside’s role on the offensive end has diminished. He was limited to just five points in their Game 3 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only that, he merely played 13 minutes due to foul trouble. But according to Whiteside himself, his seemingly diminished role is a coaching decision. Head coach […]

In a playoff atmosphere, players are willing to do everything necessary to have the advantage over their foes. For Justice Winslow of the Miami Heat, this means stepping on the mask of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, which serves to protect his injured face. Everyone noticed Winslow’s antics. After the game, the Sixers star commented […]

Understandably, Gregg Popovich was not present in Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors after the death of his wife, Erin. It was expected that some sort of tribute or even just a moment of silence will be held for his wife. Yet as it turned out, there was none. As Michael C. Wright of […]

Though Dwyane Wade was struggling throughout the entirety of Game 3, he still found a way to help his teammates out. As seen in the clip below posted by NBA on TNT, Wade was hyped after Goran Dragic flexed right in front of Philadelphia 76ers’ Marco Belinelli after converting a tough and-1 lay-up. .@Goran_Dragic has […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat played an excellent and tightly-contested Game 3 on Thursday night, and it resulted in a win for the Sixers. However, in the process, Miami set a new franchise playoff record for made three-pointers in a playoff game with 16. This eclipsed their previous high of 15 made three-pointers, which they […]

Joel Embiid talks a lot of smack on Twitter and in person. Justise Winslow knows about this. So when he got an opportunity to deny Embiid, he let him know about it right in his face. In Game 3 between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers, Winslow emphatically blocked Embiid as he went up for […]

Portland Trail Blazers will have to make lineup changes as forward Evan Turner has been officially declared out for Game 3 against the New Orleans Pelicans. As reported by Casey Holdahl, beat reporter for the Blazers: Evan Turner (toe contusion) is OUT for Game 3 — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) April 19, 2018 Blazers head coach […]

DeMar DeRozan’s father has been in a hospital due to several health issues over the last couple of months. On Wednesday afternoon, however, Raptors head coach Dwane Casey shared news that DeRozan’s father sent a video to the entire Toronto Raptors team, hoping to share a message of hope. Per Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun: […]

Former NBA player and current TNT analyst Kenny Smith will be interviewed for the head coaching job for the New York Knicks. According to ESPN, a source close to analyst Stephen A. Smith said that the former champion with the Houston Rockets will be interviewed for the coaching job on Friday. Smith played 13 seasons […]

Apart from calling the plays and managing the players’ minutes, a coach’s job also involves protecting his players. Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan did exactly this when he saw Lance Stephenson fall to the floor after an apparent push from LeBron James. Yet lady luck was not on his side. It seemed that he […]

NBA legend Allen Iverson, upon hearing the death of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich’s wife, sent out his thoughts to the Popovich family via Twitter. Below is Iverson’s tweet: Prayers and condolences go out to Gregg Popovich and his family!! — Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) April 19, 2018 Iverson is among the first who sent […]

Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr clarifies earlier reports that Stephen Curry would be out for three weeks. As posted by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Kerr cleared Curry’s situation. Various media outlets reported that Curry will be out for three weeks. Kerr said that there is no definite timetable so far: “It was probably […]

The injuries are piling up for the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. Athletic big man JaVale McGee is now part of the injured list. As reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic, McGee is questionable for Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs: JaVale McGee an add to the Game 3 injury report. Came […]

Utah Jazz super rookie Donovan Mitchell will be starting tonight in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The good news was posted by the Utah Jazz via Twitter: Donovan Mitchell will be available for tonight’s game and will start. pic.twitter.com/s8IKRbCVeQ — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 18, 2018 To recall, Mitchell […]

The New Orleans Pelicans now lead 2-0 against the Portland Trail Blazers. And Jrue Holiday played a big part in securing the lead over the higher-seeded team. Holiday chipped in 33 points, nine assists, and three rebounds in Game 2. He shot the lights out from the field, at an impressive 58.3 percent. He also […]

Fans and critics alike have dished out their opinion on the San Antonio Spurs-Kawhi Leonard situation. It has gained so much attention that NBA legend Scottie Pippen shared his views on the matter. As posted by ESPN, Pippen blasted Leonard’s absence from the team. The former six-time champion said in part: “I think it is […]

Come summer, all eyes will be on LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard. The former is expected to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if they don’t win a ring this year. The latter, on the other hand, is in the middle of controversies with the San Antonio Spurs. For former Los Angeles Lakers guard Byron Scott, he […]

Usually, when a player is injured, he just doesn’t stay at home. If he can, he joins the team or at the very least, gives them updates. But the Kawhi Leonard-San Antonio Spurs situation is very different. It was revealed that Leonard went weeks without communicating with the team. As reported by Ailene Voisin of […]

Eric Bledsoe of the Milwaukee Bucks claimed he doesn’t know who Terry Rozier of the Boston Celtics is. Whether Bledsoe was telling the truth or throwing shade at Rozier, the latter doesn’t seem fazed. As reported by Jeff Goodman of ESPN, Rozier said: Rozier’s response when I told him about Bledsoe’s comments: “I’m not feeding […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe does not know who Terry Rozier is. Maybe he has a valid reason. The Boston Celtics guard has been in the league for just three years. Bledsoe has been a pro for nine years. As reported by Matt Velazquez of the Journal Sentinel, Bledsoe was asked to comment on Rozier’s performance. […]

DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors has been marred by inconsistency in the regular season. There are some nights he’ll score a measly eight or 10 points. There are nights where he would explode for over 30. But come playoff time, he seems bent on leaving the inconsistent days behind. In their Game 2 win […]

Drake has been a regular presence along the Toronto Raptors sidelines. He’s a valuable presence for the Raptors. Not only because he’s a bigtime celebrity, but he also makes an effort to help the team by trash talking their foes. Recently, Drake called Kelly Oubre a bum as he jogged to the other side of […]

Apart from being one of the best coaches in NBA history, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is also known for his sarcastic quips. It varies from stone-faced replies to reporters, one-worded answers to lengthy questions, and recently, cheering the opposing team on. As posted by TMZSports, Popovich said “Go Warriors” while riding out […]

After each and every play, players high five one another. It’s a sign of appreciation and a way to further motivate themselves. It’s a subtle yet intricate part of sports. A high five seems to be second nature to NBA players like dribbling the ball, passing, and shooting. In a game, players exchange over hundreds […]

It takes one to know one. Splash brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors know the form and mechanics of each others’ jump shot. When the mechanics are perfect, it is bound to swish the net. In Game 2 of the Warriors’ series against the San Antonio Spurs, Curry, once he […]

There’s a pretty good reason why Dwyane Wade, despite 36-years-old, performs as if he’s still in his mid-20s. His wife is actress Gabrielle Union. She’s not only one of the prettiest celebrities out there, she also knows how to reward his man for doing a good job. Wade carried the Miami Heat in their Game […]

Less than 10 seconds remaining and with the victory well in the bag for the Miami Heat, guard Goran Dragic ran the length of the court for a lay-up. After which, boos subsequently reverberated around the arena. Clearly, the Philadelphia 76ers’ fans did not like Dragic’s antics. Below is the clip as posted by Michael […]

Dwyane Wade and Kevin Hart’s friendship is well-documented. The two even attended each other’s weddings. And as with any friendship, they have a good old competition amongst themselves. Hart, a Philadelphia native, was at Game 2 of the series between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers. At the half, the Heat were up by […]

After the loss to the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sent out an angry and cryptic message via Instagram stories. Below is a screenshot of the message, as posted by Zach Harper of Count the Dings: 👀 pic.twitter.com/2urOKacUCR — Zach Harper (@talkhoops) April 17, 2018 Embiid, in fact, did not play in Game […]