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On the day of Kobe Bryant’s first death anniversary, several NBA players looked back on their first match up with the Los Angeles Lakers great. Houston Rockets big man DeMarcus Cousins, who was part of the Sacramento Kings during that time, realized that his dreams had actually come true upon seeing Kobe. Cousins fondly remembers […]

The Kobe Bryant stories will never end. A year after the tragic passing of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal shared an amusing anecdote about Kobe’s bizarre tactic to get the ball. Kobe famously gave himself the nickname Black Mamba, noting that the “length, snake, the bite, the temperament” fit his […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash did not just battle with Kobe Bryant for most of their careers, but he also had the opportunity to be teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Now, on the anniversary of Kobe’s passing, Nash admitted that the tragedy of his death doesn’t necessarily lie in the basketball court […]

Rather than fret over losing his starting job to Kevon Looney, Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman viewed his new role as a chance to see the game from a different perspective. His mentor Draymond Green echoed his sentiments, adding that Wiseman is a critical part of the team’s success. In the Warriors’ 130-108 victory […]

A Cleveland Cavaliers front office member got a little too excited after LeBron James missed a buzzer-beater at the end of the third. As he walked to the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench, James saw the executive celebrating his heart out. At this moment, it became personal for The King. Check the clip below to see […]

Over the last couple of games, James Harden hasn’t been looking like his old self. Instead of unleashing a series of dribbling moves for his deadly step-back jumper or an unstoppable drive to the hoop, Harden has been looking to let Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant carry the scoring chores. This strategy worked on Monday […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was ejected on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks after hitting Tim Hardaway Jr. in the groin area late in the third quarter. It remains unclear if it was an accident or retaliation by the usually composed Murray. The Mavericks coaching staff, however, reacted adamantly after seeing the ballsy play. Jamal […]

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, LeBron James exploded for 46 points. This makes James the oldest Laker with a 40-point game since Kobe Bryant’s 60-point explosion in his final career game. James’ scoring outburst guided the Lakers to a 115-108 victory over the Cavs. He shot 19-of-26 from […]

When news broke that James Harden was about to join forces with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in the Brooklyn Nets, many were skeptical as to how the new Big 3 would work. After all, all three players need the ball in their hands to be successful, most especially Harden who was used to being […]

A year after the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi Bryant, Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty said she honors their legacy every single day by using her platform and trying to lead by example. In a story by Cassandre Negley of Yahoo! Sports, Ionescu, who has […]

The Washington Wizards had to face the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday with just eight players on their roster due to COVID-19 protocols. As expected by many, they got blown out. Bradley Beal, however, reiterated they played under unusual circumstances. It marked the Wizards’ first game after the postponement of their last six outings. They […]

Ahead of the AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN unveiled a graphic showing Josh Allen as the better quarterback than Patrick Mahomes. The photo reached Mahomes after they manhandled the Bills, and he sent out a rather savage reaction to it. On Twitter, Mahomes re-tweeted the ESPN graphic […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has moved up the ladder in the all-time 3-pointers made list, passing Chauncey Billups to take the 16th spot. Lillard achieved the feat on Sunday against the New York Knicks. Next on the list is JJ Redick of the New Orleans Pelicans, though Lillard may have a difficult time […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face off in Super Bowl LV next Sunday. The matchup will not just feature two of the best quarterbacks of today in Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, but also two stars with a pretty huge age difference. On Twitter, Portland Trail Blazers star McCollum retweeted […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was among those tuned in during the NFL titles games on Sunday. In particular, his eyes were locked on to the NFL Conference Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. Mitchell was so impressed by the performance of Patrick Mahomes that he had to share it […]

Powered by RJ Barrett’s monster night against the Golden State Warriors, the New York Knicks have improved to 8-8. Rather than celebrate, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau claims there’s more to be done. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, Thibodeau is not satisfied that his Knicks are is now 8-8. What does […]

Thursday’s duel between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks was one of the most anticipated matchups this season. The result wasn’t so much in favor of  Giannis Antetokounmpo’s fans as LeBron James put on his best performance. The Laker win and James’ season-high in points wasn’t enough. They made sure that they got […]

Despite picking up a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis wasn’t too happy with his performance. Per Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group, Davis claims he “sucks” after a subpar performance for the Lakers (based on his standards) in their 113-106 win over […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell just crushed Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ankles on a series of filthy moves that ended with a sweet dish. Peep the clip below to see Mitchell’s array of dribbles on the New Orleans Pelicans guard. Mitchell already had Walker on the floor with his first move. But he unleashed another crossover just […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is usually the one who unleashes flashy passes much to the chagrin of the opposing team. But against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, he was a victim of a filthy nutmeg from Khris Middleton en route to a Jrue Holiday finish. Peep the clip below to Middleton bounce the […]

Despite snatching wins over Western Conference powerhouses Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr named their win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday as their “best game” of the season. Per Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, Kerr was impressed with his team’s performance on both ends. […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman continues to get an earful of knowledge from veteran forward Draymond Green. Against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Green was spotted, unsurprisingly, talking up the young rookie. Peep the clip below to see the mentor sharing lessons with his mentee. Fans and analysts have expressed their admiration for […]

After hitting the game-winning 3-pointer on Wednesday, rookie guard Cole Anthony was drenched cold by his Orlando Magic teammates in the locker room. Peep the clip below to see the Magic players waiting for Anthony to enter the locker room. Upon Anthony’s arrival, the water bottle showers quickly began. The Magic's locker room went off […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart slammed Joel Embiid by calling him a flopper. As expected, the Philadelphia 76ers big man had a sharp retort. Per Derek Bodner of The Athletic, Embiid retaliated to Smart’s criticism by telling the Celtics guard to look at himself in the mirror. “Marcus Smart just told me that I flail […]

Against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young casually pulled up for a long-range bomb to seal the victory in overtime. Peep Young’s 31-foot 3-pointer below, which put the Hawks up by six with a minute left. Young’s 3-pointer was enough to put the game away for good. Trae Young DAGGER […]

The Brooklyn Nets relied on their big three of James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to hit the dagger several times against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, all three of them botched their chances. Harden was the first Nets star who tried to give his team the win. At the 27.5-second mark of the fourth […]

For some reason, an old clip of Brooklyn Nets players Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Jeff Green has resurfaced. It was back when the three were teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder and happily lip-syncing to the 2010 hit song “Say Aah” by Trey Songz. Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, who has plenty of […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has forged himself in the record books as one of the most efficient players in the league. Against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, Williamson scored 32 points and shot 73 percent from the field, making him the youngest player to drop 30+ points on at least a 70 percent […]

So far, Nikola Jokic is averaging a career-high in points dropping 25.0 per game. This has raised the eyebrows of some people as they view Jokic as a playmaker more than a scorer. Sought on how he motivates Nikola Jokic to continue piling up the points, head coach Mike Malone had a hilarious response. Per […]

Even without Klay Thompson in the fold, many expect the Golden State Warriors to make waves this season. So far, they’re doing a good job behind Stephen Curry’s impressive fourth-quarter performances, which believe it or not, tops the NBA. Statistics gathered by one Twitter user revealed that Curry averages 40.7 points per 36 minutes in […]

The much-anticipated matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers will be on Wednesday. Fans from both sides not only look forward to some good basketball between two Eastern powerhouses, but also a bunch of stars battling it out. Unfortunately, Jayson Tatum will not suit up against Joel Embiid and the 76ers for health […]

The first few games of the 2020-21 NBA season has all the makings of a breakout campaign for Chicago Bulls star guard Zach LaVine. It’s too early to tell if he remains consistent or if his individual performance will eventually trickle on over to his team’s win-loss record. But so far, many are impressed by […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not resting on his laurels after his team erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers. Amid the long haul of the regular season, Kerr believes that his team needs to focus on the fundamentals of the sport, not fleeting emotions. The Warriors entered Monday’s […]

The Golden State Warriors’ gutsy 115-113 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday added a stack of brownie points to Steve Kerr’s coaching prowess. Unfortunately for LeBron James, it came at the expense of his legacy. Per ESPN Statistics and Information, the Warriors’ 19-point come-from-behind win brings their 15+ point rallies to 29 […]

In a strange turn of events, Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. was slapped with a technical foul after blowing a kiss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Peep the clip below and decide if Oubre deserved a technical foul or not. NBA players taunt their foes almost every time. Reggie Miller certainly didn’t feel […]

In the final two minutes of the close game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors on Monday, forward Draymond Green got away with a clear traveling violation, leading to his critical basket. Green made a strong cut to the basket but was met by Montrezl Harrell. After receiving the ball from […]

According to recent reports, Kyrie Irving may suit back up on Wednesday when the Brooklyn Nets face the Cleveland Cavaliers. Aware of his impending return, head coach Steve Nash laid out his plans for Irving and the rest of his squad. Per the Associated Press via ESPN, Nash intends to review some game film and […]

After the Brooklyn Nets’ big win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum reminded everyone how good James Harden and Kevin Durant are. Via Twitter, McCollum gave his honest assessment of the trade that sent Harden to the Nets. He also highlighted the fact that Durant is one hell of […]

Thanks to Ja Morant’s late-game heroics, the Memphis Grizzlies picked up a win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. After the game, Morant flexed his clutch gene with a five-word tweet. Morant retweeted his crucial layup against a hoard of Suns defenders with a caption that boasted of how he approaches the fourth quarter. The […]