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The Boston Celtics entered Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings as the clear favorite. But after the final buzzer, it was the Kings who came out on top, 116-111. After the loss, Jaylen Brown wasn’t too impressed with the Celtics’ performance and their overall record. Brown pointed out their subpar 11-9 record, including dropping six […]

For New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy, their win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday is their best game so far as a team. But from an individual perspective, Van Gundy also heaped praises on Zion Williamson’s performance. Per Will Guillory of The Athletic, Van Gundy felt the Pelicans put on a great effort […]

LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets has been crowned Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month. Following the announcement, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers shared his thoughts on the rookie, noting that he’ll become a “terrific player” in the future. Per Hornets reporter Rod Boone, Rivers believes that Ball is proving why he was […]

As his impressive scoring streak continued on Wednesday, Washington Wizards Bradley Beal eclipsed no other than NBA legend Michael Jordan for the most consecutive games with at least 25 points to begin a season. In their win 103-100 win over the Miami Heat, Beal dropped 32 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Per ESPN Statistics and […]

After their tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis surmised they are too intimidated by elite teams. He said this could be the main reason why the Pacers haven’t gotten over the hump in the last few seasons. Per Pacers beat reporter J. Michael, Sabonis shared his thoughts […]

Once again, the Brooklyn Nets were almost beat down the stretch on Tuesday against the LA Clippers. Stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant acknowledged their team’s seeming struggle to close out games. Per Alex Schiffer of The Athletic, Irving recalled the big shots opposing teams have hit against them in critical moments of the game. […]

Back in their days with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant already knew of James Harden’s abilities. Since then, Harden has grown into one of the most potent scorers in NBA history. But for Durant, Harden’s defensive skills have always been there too. After the Brooklyn Nets’ 124-120 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on […]

Since donning the Brooklyn Nets jersey, James Harden hasn’t gone off for 40, 50, or 60 point outbursts like his days in Houston. Harden knows that with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving by his side, going on a scoring tear isn’t necessary anymore. At this point in his career, Harden simply wants to win. Per […]

After nailing the dagger 3-pointer against the Washington Wizards, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard unleashed his signature “Dame Time” taunt. Peep the clip below to see Lillard’s signature moves. First, his dreaded step-back 3-pointer from way downtown followed by his “Dame Time” celebration. The Wizards had no chance to come back even if Lillard […]

Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers was not just a regular-season game for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving. He knows that the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George-led squad is one of the best in the league. So picking up the victory was huge for Irving and the Nets. Per Michael Scotto of USA Today, […]

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden showcased his basketball IQ by fooling the entire Los Angeles Clippers squad with a game-winning touchdown pass to Jeff Green. With less than six seconds remaining and with just a one-point lead, the Nets had a tedious task of inbounding the ball. The Clippers did the right thing of pressuring […]

Fred VanVleet dropped a career-high 54 points in the Toronto Raptors 123-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The prolific guard not only bested himself, but he also broke several records along the way. Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, VanVleet surpassed NBA legend Moses Malone for the most points by an undrafted player. VanVleet […]

Many believe that Steve Kerr is among the best coaches in NBA history, as he led turned the Golden State Warriors into a dynasty in just his first few years as coach. However, in a recent admission, Kerr acknowledged how lucky he was on “inheriting” a solid Stephen Curry-led roster from Mark Jackson. Per Drew […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker may have hit the game-winner on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, but it was veteran guard Chris Paul who’s the true mastermind behind the play. After the game, Paul admitted that the play they ran for Booker on Monday was the same play they used to run for JJ Redick […]

On their way to locking their sixth straight victory, the Houston Rockets set a franchise record with 28 3-pointers against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Check the clip below for a glimpse of the Rockets’ hot night from downtown. Houston shot at a stellar 53.8 percent from 3-point territory or 28-of-52. They were just one 3-pointer […]

Monday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns marked the Dallas Mavericks’ sixth consecutive defeat. Rather than venting out his frustration, Luka Doncic is choosing to stay optimistic. The Mavs were just a few seconds away from snapping their five-game losing streak, but Devin Booker shattered their hearts by hitting a game-winning 3-pointer. While it would be […]

Though the Portland Trail Blazers got demolished by the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, CJ McCollum saw a silver lining in the form of young forward Nassir Little. McCollum shared his admiration for the second-year swingman after the Trail Blazers were blown out by 28 points by the hot-shooting Bucks, 134-106. In the losing effort, Little […]

The last several years have been tough for the Golden State Warriors. From winning three titles in five years to a bottom-feeder last year, it has definitely been a rollercoaster ride, especially for star guard Stephen Curry. Despite everything he’s gone through, Curry still believes he has ample gas left in the tank. Curry, now […]

Like most fans, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was relaxing at his place when news broke that the Los Angeles Rams had acquired Matthew Stafford via trade. His mind quickly reverted back to football upon knowing that the Jared Goff saga has ended. Not to mention that their division rival is now armed with a […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard called out fans and analysts who talk a lot about the game despite not actually taking the time to watch one. The tweet has garnered thousands of replies from those who share the same thoughts. Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal was among those who echoed Lillard’s sentiments. On Twitter, […]

Sunday’s game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards featured another epic battle between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, and the thriller made its way to the record books as the second-highest non-overtime game in the last 25 seasons. The 149-146 Wizards victory combined for a whopping 295 points. Safe to say that defense […]

As a lifelong basketball fanatic, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard actually sits down for hours per day to watch games. He knows that not a lot of people do the same, especially fans and analysts who, for some reason, have a lot of opinions on the sport. On Twitter, Lillard blasted the “wannabe” […]

Kyrie Irving was the one who closed out on Russell Westbrook when the Washington Wizards guard nailed the game-winning three-pointer against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. After the game, Irving took the blame for not putting his best defensive stance in the crazy sequence. Per Malika Andrews of ESPN, the six-time All-Star shared his honest […]

The Los Angeles Clippers may have defeated the New York Knicks on Sunday, but young guns RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley got the attention of two-way stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Leonard finished with 28 points in the Clippers’ 129-115 victory. However, this did not hinder him from noticing Barrett’s aggressiveness and eagerness to […]

The Houston Rockets picked up their fourth win in a row after beating the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, 104-101. After the win, Rockets star point guard John Wall noted how the James Harden fiasco strained the team’s progress early on. But now that it’s over, they are exactly where they want to be. The […]

After Sacramento Kings big man Marvin Bagley III put on another strong performance, Buddy Hield had a message for the young gun’s critics. Bagley logged in a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds in the Kings’ win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. This marked his second straight double-double which is also the Kings’ […]

Against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose might have committed the worst inbound pass of all time, worthy of induction to the Shaqtin’-A-Fool Hall of Fame. Rose made the error in the first few minutes of the fourth quarter of a close game. Was it good defense by the Lakers? […]

In a recent revelation, Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul shared some intricate details about his relationship with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Even before Curry set foot in the NBA, he was already hanging out with Paul on and off the court, giving CP3 an opportunity to know what type of person the two-time […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson might be looking for a bigger role as expressed in a now-deleted tweet. Head coach Tom Thibodeau holds the keys to Robinson’s wishes but he’s the subject has not been raised in their face-to-face discussions. Per Ian Begley of SNY, Thibodeau shared that he’s not into social media […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert put up a monster double-double of 29 points and 20 rebounds to lead his team to a victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. However, in Donovan Mitchell’s eyes, Gobert’s efforts were not enough. Mitchell, who actually missed the game due to the concussion protocol, wanted more production from Gobert. […]

Bradley Beal’s 47 points were not enough from being blown out 124-106 by the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. A reporter had the courage to ask the Washington Wizards star if he’s frustrated with his team’s recent performances amid his great numbers. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Beal offered a question to the reporter’s […]

Alex Caruso was instrumental in the Los Angeles Lakers’ late-game surge on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. After the game, LeBron James praised Caruso, noting that he can literally do anything on the floor. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, LeBron called Caruso a “Swiss Army knife” as he can impact the game in so many […]

After the thrilling game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, NBA icon Magic Johnson tweeted out a bold prediction. Johnson highlighted the top performers of the game, including Tobias Harris who hit the game-winner and Joel Embiid whom he called a candidate for the MVP award. Given the close duel […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers was not too surprised that the Los Angeles Lakers almost snatched the victory on Wednesday. For him, the Sixers need to adapt a killer mindset to take down the defending champions. Per Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Rivers praised the Lakers for their late-game surge. Doc Rivers on the Lakers' […]

In his first 15 games donning the Brooklyn Nets jersey, Kevin Durant is averaging some 30 points per game, making him just the second player in NBA history to log in that stat with a new team. Per ESPN Stats & Info, Wilt Chamberlain achieved the feat in the 1959-60 season with the Philadelphia Warriors. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James committed a hard foul on Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, which left the big man grimacing in pain. With the intention of trying to prevent the easy slam, James pushed Embiid with both hands near the midway mark of the third quarter. After a review, the referees slapped James […]

Amid a struggle on the offensive end, the Utah Jazz managed to squeeze out a victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. According to center Rudy Gobert, the ‘ugly’ win proves that the Jazz are legit. Per Eric Walden of The Salt Late Tribune, Gobert acknowledged the offensive struggles against the Knicks. Despite this, […]

Against the league’s COVID-19 protocols, Houston Rockets guard John Wall approached and hugged former Washington Wizards teammate Bradley Beal. Wall knows that what they did was illegal but was willing to pay for any consequences. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Wall shared that though they’re not donning similar jerseys anymore, Beal will always remain […]

The end of the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets duel on Tuesday showed a disgruntled Bradley Beal on the bench. His frustrations are understandable as his team fell to a horrendous 3-10 record. And in today’s era of the professional ball where players hold control over their futures, there are now whispers that Beal might […]