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Out of nowhere against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant unleashed a vicious slam, which surprised Zion Williamson almost out of his seat. Morant has built a reputation as one of the most athletic guards in the NBA. But even Williamson, who’s also known for his aerial assaults, was caught […]

Kyrie Irving did not suit up in the Brooklyn Nets’ duel against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday due to lower back tightness. While this alarmed Nets fans, coach Steve Nash believes there shouldn’t be any cause of concern. Per Malika Andrews of ESPN, Nash believes that Irving won’t be out for long. He added that […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade agrees with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s claims that there is a “double standard” among players regarding trade talks. Some people slammed Green for his comments, noting that the players do have a job to honor the contract they’ve signed. However, Wade backed the Warriors star up and noted […]

Amid the controversy involving Andre Drummond and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the ever-outspoken Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shared his thoughts on the fiasco, pointing out that the NBA has to step in to protect the players. The Cavaliers have now placed Drummond in the trading block, a clear indication that they plan to move […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s broadcasting career is most known for his debates with fellow NBA legend Charles Barkley and his criticism of younger players. Shaq’s antics have not been well-received by some fans who have been tagging him a “hater” and “over-sensitive.” But for Dwyane Wade and Gilbert Arenas, they know exactly where Shaq is coming from. […]

John Wall’s return to Washington understandably brought back a lot of memories to the new Houston Rockets guard. After all, it was his first time to play in the arena since his mother passed away two years ago. Per Chase Hughes of NBC Sports, Wall reminisced on his late mother Frances Pulley, who passed away […]

After Jordan Clarkson’s 40-point outburst on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley expressed his belief that the swingman should bag two major NBA awards. Via Twitter, Conley backed Clarkson as his choice for the Sixth Man of the Year and the Most Improved Player of the Year for the 2020-21 NBA […]

After his second meeting with former teammate John Wall, Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal offered a “crazy” thought involving the now-Houston Rockets guard. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Beal shared his thoughts about facing up against Wall moving forward. The Wizards guard does not seem to believe that he’ll play alongside the speedy guard […]

Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls entered the consciousness of basketball fans as an athletic swingman with hops and fantastic dunks in his arsenal. These days, he’s known as a capable offensive gunner and is even showing hints of being a strong defender. Per KC Johnson of NBC Sports, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said […]

Monday’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Utah Jazz would’ve featured two of the top big men in the league today. Unfortunately, Joel Embiid had to sit out the game due to back tightness, as reported by Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Joel Embiid is now going to miss tonight's game against the Jazz with […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is set to go through an MRI to see the severity of his Achilles injury he sustained against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Understandably, Lakers fans are anxiously waiting for the result. But Davis himself is remaining positive with his future hanging in the balance. According to Lakers […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is not really known for his superb shooting stroke, but on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the defense-first playmaker showed off his best impression of Stephen Curry. After receiving the ball and launching the triple from the corner, the Clippers star looked away in confidence knowing the shot would […]

Not only is Keldon Johnson one heck of a basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs. Apparently, he’s also a big Mariah Carey fan, so much so that he listens to “We Belong Together” every single day. Check Johnson’s interview below, per Evan Closky of KENS 5 Sports. It is worth noting that as soon […]

Despite picking up the victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio isn’t resting on his laurels and gave a blunt evaluation of his season performance thus far. Per John Krawczynski of The Athletic, Rubio knows he hasn’t played up to the level expected of him. But he did acknowledge his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley is not a name you’ll often hear in the highlights. But on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Bazley spiked one over reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo. Peep the clip below to see Bazley’s nasty slam. Antetokounmpo tried his best to catch up and deny […]

Last season marked Alex Caruso’s first time experiencing the high-octane atmosphere of the NBA playoffs with the Lakers and Rajon Rondo. Winning the is definitely up there in his resume. But in a recent interview, Caruso admitted that the win-or-go-home environment of the postseason is something he’s craving for again. Caruso appeared on “The Long […]

On Thursday against the Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry knocked down 10 3-pointers in a game for the 17th time in his career, which is the NBA record by a mile. Per ESPN, Klay Thompson of the Warriors, plus James Harden, Damian Lillard, JR Smith, and Zach LaVine have 16 combined games […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has been teammates with Joel Embiid for the entirety of his young NBA career. While Simmons already knew of Embiid’s talent early on, the imposing big man seems to be on a whole different gear this season. Simmons has identified what happened with Embiid this campaign, where he’s in the […]

Against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers showed his calm demeanor by beating the halftime buzzer with a smooth fadeaway bank shot. The Sixers needed this boost. Peep the clip below to see Embiid’s buzzer beater. It seems that Joel Embiid has been practicing this type of shot under […]

Against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry tied James Harden’s record of at least four 3-pointers in 13 consecutive games — the longest streak in NBA history. Per ESPN, Harden achieved the milestone in the 2018-19 season during his time as a member of the Houston Rockets. Stephen Curry has […]

The NBA has some of the best athletes in the whole world. But from time to time, NBA players also showcase their clumsy side. In the duel between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors at the TD Garden on Thursday, the two teams featured 46 seconds worth of bloopers. The crazy gaffe-filled sequence between […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry is on pace to be the first-ever player to shoot 50 percent from the field, 50 percent from deep and 100 percent from the free-throw line. His brother, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, couldn’t be more proud of his sibling’s stellar statistics. On Twitter, Curry retweeted SportsCenter’s discovery of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns returned after missing 13 games because of COVID-19. Naturally, like most NBA players and someone who has experience the dreaded virus first-hand, he’s against the All-Star Game scheduled to take place in March. Per Eric Woodyard of ESPN, Towns said he doesn’t believe there’s a need for the All-Star […]

After out hustling and slamming one down on the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers forward Montrezl Harrell let out a primal scream. Peep the clip below to witness Harrell’s intensity. The man practically outmuscled the Thunder frontcourt and slammed one down on their faces. Don't get in Trezz's way 😳 pic.twitter.com/JsPpYqqZW3 — Bleacher Report […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was visibly heated after the final buzzer of their loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. In his post-game presser, he sounded off on the no-call and noted that the most disappointing part was that he didn’t even get a chance to make a play for his team. Per Chris […]

After a surprising undefeated run in the NBA Bubble, the Phoenix Suns continue to make waves this season partly due to the presence of veteran guard Chris Paul. This was somehow expected given Paul’s Hall of Fame career. Fans see how his play has guided the Suns to victories. But behind the scenes, Devin Booker […]

The Washington Wizards endured another loss on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, and poor 3-point shooting was the culprit behind their loss. However, Bradley Beal offered a rather interesting theory behind their struggles. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Beal blamed gravity for their 29.3 percent shooting clip from downtown in their 137-115 loss to […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler did everything to eke out the victory against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Apart from padding the stat sheet, Butler showed off his acting chops by trying to sell a flagrant foul late in the game. Check Butler’s Oscar-worthy performance below. With 4.8 seconds left in the game, the […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered their third consecutive loss on Tuesday after bowing to the Detroit Pistons. Superstar guard Kyrie Irving admitted he isn’t too happy with their recent struggles, especially since they’re losing to teams that they’re supposed to beat. Per Brian Lews of the New York Post, Irving pointed out their lack of aggressiveness […]

It has not been long since James Harden started donning a Brooklyn Nets jersey and he’s already forging his name into the record books. Against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, The Beard matched an assists record by franchise icon Jason Kidd. Per ESPN, Harden has now recorded six straight games with at least 10 assists. […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were forced into another overtime game on Monday as they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. During a timeout in the extra period, LeBron gave his 36-year-old body a quick rest by laying down on the video board. LeBron was so exhausted in their back-to-back OT outings that he […]

Dejounte Murray of the San Antonio Spurs had his best game of the season in their hard-earned 105-110 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday. He finished with a team-high 27 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and more astoundingly, a career-high eight steals. After the game, DeMar DeRozan had the perfect joke for Murray’s […]

With less than 10 seconds left in the game against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green committed a horrible blunder that eventually cost them the game. It has since garnered criticism. Draymond Green himself had some choice words for it. Per Nick Fridell on ESPN, Draymond Green called his […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has a quota of just 35 minutes per game, which is pretty low considering he’s the team’s franchise player. A few more minutes would’ve helped the Warriors on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs, but head coach Steve Kerr is sticking to his guns. After Monday’s loss, Kerr shared […]

In just his first year in the NBA, LaMelo Ball has already been heralded by critics as the next great point guard. Fans have seen his filthy passes and supreme basketball IQ. But off the court, the Charlotte Hornets guard brings a whole lot more according to teammate Malik Monk. According to Monk, LaMelo Ball […]

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett played just 19 minutes in their loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau benched him midway in the third quarter and never fielded him back, much to the confusion of fans. After the game, Thibodeau explained the reason behind the decision. Per Marc Berman of […]

After picking up his seventh Super Bowl title, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady shared a heartwarming moment with his family. Watch the clip below to witness the tender moment between Brady and his kids while his wife Gisele Bundchen looks on. Brady’s kids and wife also joined him up on the stage as he […]

After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up the Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs, a bunch of NFL players congratulated Tom Brady on his seventh ring. Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns believes that Brady’s win officially declares him the Greatest of All Time and he’s not willing to debate about it. Congrats… […]

Apart from betting on who’s going to be crowned Super Bowl LV champion on Sunday, fans also laid money on the table on the color of the Gatorade Showe on the winning coach. Well, the color has been revealed after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won over the Kansas City Chiefs. Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians, who […]