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For top athletes like Stephen Curry, winning is the most important part of their lives. But in a recent post, the Golden State Warriors star dismissed such belief. Well, sort of. For the three-time NBA champion, there’s one thing better than winning: Winning on his birthday while celebrating with his family. Getting a victory seems […]

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White has been relegated to the bench for the first time this season. But rather than fret about it, White seems at ease with his new role. Per KC Johnson of NBCS Chicago, White isn’t bothered about being relegated to the second unit after being the Bulls’ starting point guard. Coby […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been on a minutes restriction since coming back from a calf injury. It’s a relatively new sight for fans, as they’re used to seeing the guard grind it out for almost the entirety of the game. According to head coach Brad Stevens, however, Smart’s minutes ultimately depends on his […]

Anthony Edwards continues to dazzle Minnesota Timberwolves fans with his play. In his latest performance, the 19-year-old rookie surpassed Stephon Marbury as the youngest player in franchise history to record a 30-point game. In their 114-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, Edwards scored a career-high 34 points. With that, he booted out […]

Though they took down the Orlando Magic on Sunday night, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was so impressed with the performance of the Magic’s All-Star center Nikola Vucevic. So much so that called the versatile big man the modern iteration of NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki. Per Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Spoelstra shared his observations […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards continues to add to his highlight reel. His latest offering is a monster jam over Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington. Edwards has been showcasing his athleticism in his first year as a pro. The first overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft is proving why he’s considered the top […]

The 2020-21 NBA season has been a year of experimenting for Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Kerr teased a major shake-up to the Dubs’ closing lineup. In their 131-119 win over the Utah Jazz, the Warriors closed out the game with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Kelly Oubre, […]

Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker casually put up 35 points in their win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Chris Paul, who by now should be used to Booker’s talents, is actually continually surprised. Per Duane Rankin of AZ Central, Paul had two words for Booker’s stellar performance in the Suns’ 127-121 victory […]

Amid the drama between Houston Rockets and PJ Tucker, coach Stephen Silas has made the announcement that the veteran enforcer will no longer be part of the squad. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Silas revealed they are trying to iron out things with Tucker that would benefit both parties. He also shared his thoughts on […]

After surpassing Chris Bosh for second the Toronto Raptors’ all-time scoring list, guard Kyle Lowry thanked the Hall of Fame finalist for what he’s done to the organization, noting that it’s an honor to mentioned alongside him. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, Kyle Lowry admitted that he never actually gunned for taking the spot […]

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose has one of the most interesting narratives in all of sports. After seemingly falling off the radar after a series of injuries, Rose has successfully come back as a trusted veteran guard in the NBA. In a recent revelation, Rose pointed out that his first stint with the Knicks […]

Star guard Kyrie Irving recorded his fifth 40-point game in a Brooklyn Nets jersey on Thursday. This ties Bernard King’s mark for third-most in the organization’s history. Irving led the Nets against the Boston Celtics, 121-109. The seven-time All-Star dropped 40 points on 15-of-23 shooting from the field, 5-of-8 from deep, and 5-of-5 from the […]

The suspension of games in accordance with the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols has been the new normal this season. Teams have been used to sitting out for a few days after a violation gets spotted. A report, however, stating the Toronto Raptors violated the health guidelines didn’t sit particularly well with coach Nick Nurse. In a […]

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner and president Jeanie Buss has said LeBron James is a real-life superhero. And in a recent tweet, Buss doubled down on her earlier statement, highlighting the elite standards of the Lakers organization. Buss believes that LeBron’s superhero-like persona fits the winning culture of the Purple and Gold. She recently spoke […]

Ja Morant has forged his name into the Memphis Grizzlies record books by attempting at least 10 free-throws in three consecutive games. He is the first player to do so since NBA champion Pau Gasol. Per the Grizzlies PR, Morant is a game away from tying the record set by Gasol in the 2005-06 NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will welcome the second half of the 2020-21 NBA season without stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Despite this, veteran swingman Danny Green believes that the Sixers remain a top-tier squad. Embiid and Simmons are still under quarantine after being exposed to a person who tested positive for COVID-19. As such, they […]

The New York Knicks were not really sold on drafting Immanuel Quickley in the 2020 NBA Draft. But a certain executive passionately pushed for the team to pick the talented guard, even to the point of quarreling with his colleagues. Per Yaron Weitzman of the New York Post, Knicks executive vice president and senior adviser […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball strengthened his claim that he’s the real deal by breaking an insane rookie record that stood for six decades. Per Elias Sports Bureau, Ball is the only player in the last 60 seasons to lead all rookies in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals at the All-Star break. LaMelo Ball […]

The talk of the town in the NFL right now is whether or not offensive tackle Trent Williams will continue donning the San Francisco 49ers uniform or not. For Richard Sherman, who’s also a free agent, he firmly believes Williams will stay with the team. Interestingly, Williams himself had an intriguing response to Sherman’s prediction. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James holds a 4-0 record as team captain in the NBA All-Star Game. He credited luck as one of the major reasons for his impressive streak. And from the looks of it, he wants to remain undefeated forever. Per Sanjesh Singh of Lakers Nation, LeBron wants to retire from being […]

Anfernee Simons’ ‘Kiss Dunk’ in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest last Sunday was perhaps the most talked-about throwdown that evening and may have been the main reason for his win. In a recent interview, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard revealed that he played a key part in prodding Simons to go for the gimmick. […]

Vanessa Bryant has won the case to name four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies who took and leaked the gruesome photos of the Kobe Bryant crash site. Via Instagram, the widow of the Los Angeles Lakers icon sent her gratitude to the judge who presided the case. Vanessa shared screenshots of the Los Angeles Times […]

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash made headlines in the offseason after he was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Halfway into his first stint as a lead tactician, Nash boasts a 24-13 record for second in the East. Now, in a recent interview, Nash isn’t letting his relative success with the Nets get […]

It was during his stint with the Los Angeles Clippers that Blake Griffin rose as one of the best power forwards in the game. With Doc Rivers at the helm, Lob City was born with Griffin at the center of highlight reels. While his tenure didn’t exactly yield a title, Griffin has tons of respect […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard is not just known for his 3-point shots from the logo. Throughout his NBA career, he’s built a reputation for closing out games for his squad. Before hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in the 2021 All-Star Game, Lillard actually shared his thoughts on being dubbed as the closer. Anyone […]

Without a doubt, NBA on TNT is one of the greatest and most hilarious shows on basketball. Among the many stellar moments the show has given fans, Shaquille O’Neal’s hilarious faceplant in 2015 takes the cake. The NBA legend recently shared the inside scoop behind the epic moment. Shaq noted that it was a little […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a good mood during the entirety of Sunday’s All-Star festivities. After putting on a show during the game and locking in the All-Star MVP, the Greek Freak took things up a notch by spoofing LeBron James’ iconic “Cleveland, this is for you” NBA Finals interview. Peep the clip […]

Boston Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown went toe-to-toe with one another in the NBA All-Star Game, particularly in one epic possession early in the second quarter. It was Brown who got the best of Tatum as the former got fouled. After the game, though, Tatum claimed that Brown put that homecourt advantage to […]

Fans were treated on Sunday as Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry donned the same jersey for the first time ever. Apart from the fans, James himself was glad that he got to share the floor with Curry, whom he showered with praise in a tweet. After the […]

For one of his dunks in the NBA Slam-Dunk Contest, Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons channeled his inner Tracy McGrady with an epic 360 slam. Like many have done before, Simons took the effort to bring out a vintage Toronto Raptors McGrady jersey for his slam. The likes of Josh Smith (Dominique Wilkins jersey), […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest definitely brought some entertainment to all NBA diehards, albeit mostly mocking the underwhelming competition. Sure enough, the contest produced some hilarious memes. Let’s take a look at some. One of Anfernee Simons’ dunk involved kissing the rim before throwing it down. He didn’t get a full kiss. but it still […]

The NBA All-Stars decided to have a little fun by letting their respective guards jump for the ball at the start of the second quarter. Team LeBron sent out Chris Paul while Team Durant sent out Mike Conley. Stephen Curry, who was chilling on the bench, loved every second of it. Check out the jump […]

In his 17th appearance in the NBA All-Star Game. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James continues to dazzle fans with his athleticism. And not just that, but he also guided his team to a first-quarter victory. On the break, James casually spiked the ball with a reverse slam. It’s an impressive dunk, especially the mileage […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the most successful organizations in the NBA. On top of their two titles, the Rockets have managed to remain a perennial playoff team in the competitive Western Conference. A good part of the franchise’s success is their diligence in scouting and luring in the best point guards to bolster […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks had a little fun with his photo from the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Perhaps the two-time MVP recognized that his photo is pretty meme-worthy. When you see bae in the crowd 😍😇 pic.twitter.com/0Kh40mAHky — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 5, 2021 Below is the actual play as […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard just shut down the hopes of the Sacramento Kings by going on a 10-0 run by himself. He capped off his stellar streak by unveiling the classic ‘Dame Time’ taunt. Peep the clip below to witness Lillard’s solo 10-0 run. The Kings were probably feeling good about themselves as […]

After picking up the win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, the New York Knicks are now over .500 for the first time since the 2012-13 season heading into the All-Star Break. Per ESPN, the aforementioned season is the last time the Knicks made the playoffs. Will they be able to mirror that success this […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum contracted COVID-19 in January and subsequently missed several games. While he seems to be doing okay now, the swingman admitted that he’s still isn’t ‘normal’ after recovery. Per Aaron Rose of Sports Illustrated, Jayson Tatum shared that it’ll take him a while to feel 100 percent. He noted that while […]

Despite a loss to the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry forged his name into the franchise record books as one of the best passers the Canadian NBA team has ever seen. Per NBA on ESPN, Lowry’s 19 assists in their 132-125 loss to the Celtics ties the Raptors franchise record. Despite the loss, […]