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The series between the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets has been headlined by Donovan Mitchell. But for the young guard, Jordan Clarkson should be getting credit. In the Jazz’s Game 4 victory which put them up 3-1 against the Nuggets, Clarkson dropped 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field and 4-of-7 from deep. But […]

After the Dallas Mavericks’ Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, NBA analyst Skip Bayless highlighted Luka Doncic’s poor 3-point shooting while slamming the Doc Rivers-coached squad. On Twitter, Bayless called Doncic “one of the worst” 3-point shooters in the NBA regular season. However, he was more puzzled that in a Clippers team that […]

Much thanks to Luka Doncic’s heroics, the first-round series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks is now tied at 2-2. After the game, head coach Rick Carlisle reiterated how special of a player Doncic is, while his teammates echoed similar sentiments. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, heaped praise on the […]

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry saw the Game 4 thriller between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks as a virtual fan. And when Luka Doncic nailed the game-winner at the buzzer, Curry quickly shared his thoughts on social media. Via Twitter, Curry tagged Luka Doncic, calling his game-winner “ridiculous.” sheeesh @luka7doncic […]

Brandon Aiyuk, the 25th overall pick of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2020 NFL Draft, has impressed both head coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle. From their point of view, the rookie will be big things to the fold. Shanahan believes that Aiyuk has the talent and the work ethic to succeed […]

For San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, it’s been a treat watching offensive live man Trent Williams battle it out with defensive end Nick Bosa at training camp. Shanahan shared his thoughts on watching Williams and Bosa face off. He noted that it’s been entertaining — seeing the sheer talent the two possess and […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has fired back at Knicks fans, defending himself after apparently mocking the team’s unfavorable draft lottery result. The Knicks landed the eighth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. While it’s a decent placing, analysts and fans have been wishing to get either the first overall pick or somewhere in the […]

During Game 2 of the first-round duel between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers, some juicy action was also brewing. On Twitter, ex-NBA head coach George Karl savagely slammed Mark Jackson during the latter’s comments about his defensive approach. George Karl, who boasts of almost four decades of coaching experience in the NBA, […]

Guard Gary Harris missed all of the Denver Nuggets’ eight seeding games due to right hip strain. Head coach Michael Malone gave an update of the guard’s condition, noting that Harris’ return is “getting closer and closer.” On Thursday, a day before Game 3 with the Utah Jazz, Malone shared the status of Harris. He […]

The Golden State Warriors will have the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. And Stephen Curry, who represented the team in the lottery, admitted that he was nervous during the whole ordeal. Peep the clip below to hear what Curry thought about the Warriors landing the number two pick. He also debuted a […]

After picking up the victory in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has a renewed confidence that might power him and the Mavs to pull off a historic upset. After the game, Doncic reiterated his firm belief that they can oust the Clippers — […]

The Boston Celtics cruised to a 128-101 in Game 2 of their first-round series with the Philadelphia 76ers. After the game, guard Kemba Walker raised a major issue with the 76ers defense that they took advantage of. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Walker shared that he saw lots of gaps in the 76ers defense. […]

In Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George shot an airball. Teammate Kawhi Leonard let out a hilarious yet expected reaction. Peep the clip below and wait for Leonard’s reaction to George’s airball. This might be the next big meme. https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1296283868169818113 Leonard fans know that his reaction is very characteristic […]

Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell can’t wait for veteran guard Mike Conley to return to action. In a video, Mitchell expressed his excitement. Conley is currently is still in quarantine after leaving the bubble for the birth of his son. Mitchell visited Conley while maintaining a safe distance. And their exchange is hilarious. Donovan […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are now down 0-2 after their Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics. In the postgame interview, big man Joel Embiid seemed to take a shot at head coach Brett Brown for failing to make defensive adjustments to stop Jayson Tatum. Per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, Embiid appeared to criticize […]

To kick off another postseason run, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is digging into a new book: “The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley.” James has been known to integrate a new book or two during the playoffs. Via his Instagram account, James posted a photo of himself on a stationary […]

Extension talks between the Houston Rockets and Mike D’Antoni will resume after the postseason. PJ Tucker shared his piece on why he believes that D’Antoni should remain the team’s head coach. Tucker called D’Antoni a “player’s coach,” noting that the 69-year-old always takes time to communicate with him, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. “Mike handles […]

Paul Pierce expressed his concern for the Los Angeles Lakers after the first seed lost in Game 1 to the Portland Trail Blazers. For the former NBA player turned analyst, the Trail Blazers are not just any team. And the Lakers have a real chance of losing to the eighth seed. Pierce was speaking with […]

LeBron James admits the Los Angeles Lakers committed a defensive lapse after allowing Damian Lillard’s game-changing logo-shot in the opener of their first-round playoffs series. However, LeBron is not taking anything away from Dame, noting that the Blazers star is a true big-stage player after banking the shot. LeBron James on deep clutch three from […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley had some choice words for sports analyst Skip Bayless after the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers duel. While the highlight reel from the Blazers-Lakers was playing, Barkley can be heard in the background slamming Bayless several times. His co-hosts tried to ignore and calm him down, but Barkley was […]

After the Portland Trail Blazers’ Game 1 upset of the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA legend Charles Barkley predicted the outcome of the series by pulling out a broom. The Blazers took Game 1 of their first-round series against the Lakers, 100-93. While a lot can still happen in the series, Barkley seemed confident that Portland […]

Houston Rockets head coach opted to field Jeff Green over Robert Covington late in the fourth quarter of their eventual Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. For the head coach, Green’s innate playmaking abilities informed this key decision. In their 123-106 win over the Thunder, Green finished with 22 points, six rebounds, and […]

After their disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1, Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers has moved on from the heartbreak and is looking to bounce back in Game 2. Harris admitted that the dismay brought about by the Game 1 loss lingered overnight. But Harris acknowledged that they still have an opportunity […]

While odds are not necessarily in favor of the Dallas Mavericks in their first-round series with the Los Angeles Clippers, big man Kristaps Porzingis strongly believes that the Mavs could beat the Western powerhouse. Although Porzingis was controversially ejected in Game 1, the Mavs’ performance showed they can compete with the Clippers. With that said, […]

Superman is back! Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard showed his power against the Portland Trail Blazers with a thunderous two-handed slam that broke the rim. The dunk was so powerful that the rim bent, forcing play to stop in the second quarter so officials can fix it. This is the play where Lakers’ […]

In the first-round NBA playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are matched up against one another. Their good friend Dwyane Wade loves every single minute of it so far. On Twitter, Wade expressed his excitement seeing his two friends go at it. Melo and […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis was controversially ejected in Game 1 of their eventual loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Like most, the Latvian didn’t agree with the call but was nonetheless apologetic. The officials slapped two technical fouls on Porzingis which led to his ejection with 9:10 remaining in the third quarter. The […]

When news broke that Carmelo Anthony had been speaking to teams with hopes of mounting a comeback, rumors quickly circulated that his good friend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will take him in. Though things didn’t pan out as Melo inked a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, James is nevertheless happy with […]

Ahead of their first-round duel with the Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared his side of the story about the time he rescued good friend Carmelo Anthony during a vacation trip that went amiss. The banana boat crew — comprised of James, Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Paul — were with […]

Russell Westbrook and the entire Houston Rockets squad have locked into “playoff mode” and will be staying away from social media for the time being. Russell Westbrook, Robert Covington, PJ Tucker and Ben McLemore among others have posted their last photos on Instagram before switching to playoff mode. All Rockets players seem to hint that they’ll […]

Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic has been involved in trade rumors with the Los Angeles Lakers since February. The rumors have died down since, primarily because Kyle Kuzma’s fit with LeBron James and Anthony Davis seemed flawless. But given Bogdanovic’s string of good performances in the bubble, the Lakers just might re-entertain the thought of […]

Not a lot of experts believe that Marc Gasol and the Toronto Raptors will successfully defend their title this 2020. After all, they don’t have a superstar-caliber player like the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. However, Gasol reminded everyone that basketball is a team sport, and it’s group effort and chemistry that wins titles. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will make his playoff debut tomorrow against the Los Angeles Clippers. He’s well-aware at how different the regular season games are from the postseason. And in the series, he expects their foes to be extra aggressive and the referees to swallow their whistles. Doncic will finally get his first taste […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs. While odds seem to be in favor of the higher-seeded Clippers squad, Shawn Marion believes that his former team can eclipse the Western powerhouse. Per Dwain Price of mavs.com, Marion believes that the Mavs’ offense is their […]

Amid a family tragedy, Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is a “ways away” from reporting to training camp, according to head coach Pete Caroll. Reports reveal that Carson will be away indefinitely to deal with personal matters involving death in his family. Caroll shared his sympathies with the running back. He reiterated that Carson’s […]

Tight end George Kittle recently inked five-year, $75 million extension (with $40 million guaranteed) with the San Francisco 49ers, and head coach Kyle Shanahan shared the team’s mindset in offering the hefty, yet well-deserved deal. In Shanahan’s eyes, Kittle is the best tight end in the league, bar none. That’s why he deserves every penny […]

Despite being the fifth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft, there’s a chance that Tua Tagovailoa might be benched behind veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. While this might be bothersome to up and comers like Tagavailoa, the 22-year-old trusts in whatever the team decides on. Per Nick Kosko of 247 Sports, […]

Dont’a Hightower’s fiance Morgan Hart had to endure 17 hours of labor. And during the whole ordeal, the New England Patriots linebacker pulled out his football mantra to motivate his fiance. Per Stan Grossfield of the Boston Globe, Hart shared that Hightower kept on chanting “28-3, 28-3” during labor. Hightower has brought the lessons he […]

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers swished another one from the logo in their win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. After the game, he shared what was going through his mind during that epic 3-pointer. According to Lillard, every time he sees a glimmer of space, he won’t hesitate to rise up and […]