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After the Dallas Mavericks’ heartbreaking loss to the Toronto Raptors, Kristaps Porzingis shared his thoughts on the matter, noting that the Mavs did not just react properly to the opposing team’s pressure and energy. Porzingis: “We kind of folded under pressure.” pic.twitter.com/0IY9R7Dqge — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) December 22, 2019 In their 110-107 loss, the Mavericks […]

Malcolm Brogdon of the Indiana Pacers threw some shade at the Milwaukee Bucks ahead of Sunday’s game. According to Brogdon, he would’ve loved to remain the team but felt that they did not value him enough. “I would’ve loved to play for this team, if they had wanted me. If they had valued me the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks saved Robin Lopez from an attack by Wesley Matthews in a new twist to their pro-wrestling pre-game ritual. Peep the clip below which features Antetokounmpo putting on his best impression as a pro wrestler. Near the end of the video, as Matthews was about to hit Lopez with a […]

In their heartbreaking loss on Sunday, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle took the blame for failing to respond to the Toronto Raptors’ 30-point comeback. In their 110-107 loss, the Mavs led by as much as 30 points against the defending champions. They practically had the game won but come the fourth quarter, the Nick […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets — considered the best offensive player today — went up against LA Clippers defensive stalwart Paul George. Harden had to dig down deep in his bag of dribbling tricks to blow by George who had no choice but to look at the referees in disbelief. Peep the clip below […]

Against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks claims that he’s the king now after making a crown gesture. Peep the clip below and try to read Antetokounmpo’s lips. He made the gesture in their game against the Lakers. The Purple and Gold were trying to mount a comeback […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have not budged. They remain firm in their stance that the other teams can acquire veteran and Finals MVP Andre Iguodala only through trade. And the Grizzlies want a first-round pick in return. To recall, Iguodala was sent to the Grizzlies over the summer but hasn’t stepped onto the floor to play. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has moved to ninth on the all-time assists list, passing Gary Payton. Next in the list is Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas which James could likely pass in the next several games. Passing his good friend Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder will be a tough assignment as […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell made the extra fancy pass to a trailing Rudy Gobert, who finished it with a double-handed spike. Peep the clip below as Mitchell showcased both his athleticism and vision. Joe Ingles tossed up a lob but Mitchell saw a better opportunity and tipped it to a trailing Gobert who promptly […]

LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was honored by the Professional Basketball Writers Association with the Rudy Tomjanovich Award for his “cooperation with the media and fans, as well as his excellence on the court.” This is the third Rudy Tomjanovich Award for Rivers as he won one back in the 2011-12 season when he […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul gifted his teammates with custom suits. Steven Adams, who is not fond of wearing suits, initially wanted to hang it up. But then, Paul told the team that they’ll have to wear it before the game. Adams had no choice but to wear it, noting that the ‘weird […]

Although Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney is up and ready to play after his bout with several injuries, Steve Kerr opted to sit him out in their loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. According to the head coach, Looney — whom he called a foundational piece — is still “struggling to get his […]

For basketball legend Gary Payton, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is not telling the truth about their load management antics on Kawhi Leonard. Contrary to Rivers’ claims that it is the Clippers’ philosophy as a team to rest their stars, Payton believes that it is actually Leonard’s initiative to be put on load […]

For those wondering why Robert Covington didn’t start against the New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders revealed that the swingman was ‘late for something.’ "He was late for something," Ryan Saunders said about RoCo coming off the bench. — Michael Gallagher (@MikeSGallagher) December 19, 2019 Though Covington didn’t start, he played 30 […]

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley, who re-injured his left hamstring against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, will be re-evaluated during the team’s upcoming road trip. Prior to re-injuring his left hamstring, Conley had missed the previous five games due to the same injury. https://twitter.com/UtahJazzPR/status/1207409132384538627 The Jazz will start off their three-game road trip on Thursday […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gave an update on Luka Doncic’s ankle injury, comparing it to former Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki’s injury before. Per Brad Towsend of the Dallas Morning News, Cuban has no idea when the Slovenian will return. However, Doncic is already moving about freely with no visible limp. . @mcuban says he […]

In their win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, RJ Barrett and Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks dropped 27 and 22 points respectively, making them the youngest duo in franchise history to score at least 20 points each in a game. In addition to the snagging the franchise record, Barrett and Mitchell logged […]

After their dominant win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley cussed in his postgame interview that was on live TV and heard across Staples Center. Beverley didn’t seem to care, as he was just happy and pumped about the 120-99 victory at home. "We ain't f***ing around"- Patrick Beverley […]

Malcolm Brogdon of the Indiana Pacers tagged their win over the Los Angeles Lakers as their biggest one yet. The Lakers at the time had the best record in the league at 24-3 and held a 7-game winning streak including 14 away from Staples Center. While the victory came at the expense of the Lakers’ […]

The New York Knicks exploded for 143 points in their win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. This marks the highest-scoring game in 39 years for the legendary organization. On Nov 11, 1980, the Knicks dropped 149 points over the Detroit Pistons. Their 143-point explosion on Tuesday marks the 10th time in franchise history that […]

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley left their game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday and did not return due to a sore left hamstring. Conley finished the game with seven points and six assists in 19 minutes of action. .@utahjazz PG Mike Conley has a sore left hamstring and won't return to tonight's game. @OrlandoMagic […]

New Orleans Pelicans prized rookie Zion Williamson has taken a “big first step” in his recovery from his knee injury, according to Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin. Griffin highlighted that the Duke product is now “fully weight bearing” on his knee, which is a significant step in his journey to his NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James recently reiterated his stance on load management, noting that he’s going to play if he is healthy. Now, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has chimed in on James’ comments, saying that resting their players throughout the regular season is their team’s philosophy. Doc Rivers brought some heat […]

Malcolm Brogdon of the Indiana Pacers came up with the clutch layup over Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers to put his team ahead with 36 seconds left. His lay up turned out to be the biggest basket of the game as it helped snap the Purple and Gold’s 14-game road winning streak. Peep […]

With the shot clock about to expire, Indiana Pacers swingman Jeremy Lamb heaved up a turnaround 3-pointer. Star guard Victor Oladipo, who’s still out with an injury, got up to his feet to celebrate Lamb’s shot. Peep the clip below per NBA TV. Oladipo was hyped and even unleashed a celebration. Jeremy Lamb’s DEEP👌 had […]

Sports agent Rich Paul defended Anthony Davis and his trade request from the New Orleans Pelicans last year. According to Paul, the Los Angeles Lakers star felt a change was needed. In an interview of Clay Skipper of GQ, Paul explained what it’s like to be an athlete in a billion-dollar business. From Paul’s observation, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul has forged his name beside John Stockton as the only two players in NBA history to log in 18,000 points, 9,000 assists and 2,000 steals. Paul accomplished the feat in their 109-106 comeback victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. He had a total of 30 points, 10 rebounds […]

Down by two points with 30 seconds remaining, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard took matters into his own hands by converting on a go-ahead 3-point play to snatch the victory away from the Phoenix Suns. Despite the contact, Lillard managed to convert the tough layup to tie the game and get the game-winning freebie. […]

In their 109-107 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Rockets mounted a 25-point comeback — the biggest comeback in franchise history. In the first half, the Spurs outscored the Rockets, 72-53. James Harden, the Rockets’ focal point on offense, was having a bad shooting night thanks to the stifling defense by the Spurs. […]

On Monday against Chicago Bulls, the Oklahoma City Thunder snatched the victory by way of a 26-point comeback — tying their biggest comeback win in franchise history. Final: Thunder 109, Bulls 106. Chris Paul with 19 of the Thunder's 27 points in the fourth quarter. Ties the biggest comeback in Thunder history. At the end, […]

Luka Doncic was on Twitter while the Dallas Mavericks were out to snap the Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak. He was out of action due to an ankle injury and wasn’t with the Mavs as they visited the Bucks in the Fiserv Forum. With that said, the 20-year-old Slovenian live-tweeted to show his support to […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets unleashed a nifty Euro step move to sneak in a layup against the San Antonio Spurs. Harden actually struggled in the first half against the Gregg Popovich-led squad. So in the second half, it only made sense that he be a little more aggressive in his offensive campaign. James […]

Against the Milwaukee Bucks Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks drove to the hoop with malicious intent. Once near the hoop, he slammed it down as hard as he could. With Luka Doncic out due to an ankle injury, Porzingis took matters into his own hands and tried to give the team an offensive boost. […]

After their hard-fought win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James gave his game-worn shoes and jersey to one of his favorite rappers, Lil Boosie. Lil Boosie, as it turns out, is also Anthony Davis’ guy. LeBron signed both of his shoes and his game jersey and gave them to […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has admitted that he missed his flight for his cameo on “Uncut Gems,” a movie which stars Adam Sandler. Per Bill Oram of The Athletic, Rondo said that he didn’t want to take a private jet to fly out to the shoot. Kevin Garnett, his former Boston Celtics teammate, […]

According to the latest rumors surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team is not planning to trade Chris Paul before the trade deadline in February. To recall, Paul was involved in the trade deal between the Thunder and the Houston Rockets last summer. Paul plus several draft considerations were sent to the Thunder in exchange […]

Amid various team’s penchant for letting their star players sit out citing ‘load management,’ Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James double-downed on his stance. In his 17th season, James insists that he’ll play wherever he’s healthy and won’t sit out just to rest. No load management days in Year 17 for LeBron 😤 pic.twitter.com/oL29ERpY3m — […]

According to the latest rumor surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks, the team could look to acquire Robert Covington or J.J. Redick via trade. Zach Lowe, speaking on the Woj & Lowe Trade Deadline Special, believes that the Bucks are looking at the two players and are willing to go above the luxury tax. https://twitter.com/BlazersBySagar/status/1206369155005345792 Covington currently […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly looking to add a “big physical presence” next to Kristaps Porzingis via trade. ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe briefly discussed the rumor on the Woj & Lowe Trade Special. Wojnarowski particularly noted that the Mavs are looking for a big man to “put beside” Porzingis. They mentioned […]