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Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone is slowly integrating Michael Porter Jr. into the lineup by getting him to play more in the first and second quarters. Per Harrison Wind of DNVR, Malone believes that this tactic will allow the game to slow down for him, noting that Porter Jr. has a lot of ‘scary […]

After being posterized and stared down by Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Andre Drummond flocked to Twitter to share his reaction. Drummond couldn’t believe that Porzingis had the audacity to slam one down on him and stare him down, claiming that he and the Latvian are good buddies. @kporzee you suppose to […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic set multiple records with his 40-point triple-double in their win over the Detroit Pistons. Doncic tallied 41 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. He becomes the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double outside the USA and Canada. The duel between the Mavericks and the Pistons were held […]

After slamming one down in transition, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks received MVP chants from the Mexican crowd. Doncic seemed oblivious to the chants, but best believe that he’s liking every second of it. Luka Doncic is getting MVP chants in Mexico. https://t.co/3VzWeYRFxd — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 13, 2019 The Mavericks won over the […]

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis just spiked one over Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons. After freezing Blake Griffin with a shot fake, Porzingis drove hard to the hoop and slammed one down on Drummond. Porzingis made sure that Drummond felt the slam as he gave him a staredown before running back. Porzingis dunked on […]

Against the Detroit Pistons, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks unleashed a behind-the-back move to evade his defender en route to a layup. The Pistons defense looked helpless after Doncic unleashed the uncanny yet effective behind-the-back move. The Slovenian sensation finished the play off with a nifty reverse layup to the delight of the Mexican […]

Dion Waiters has been suspended five games by the Miami Heat for ‘failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and continued insubordination.’ Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the guard can return after the team’s game on December 23 against the Utah Jazz. Miami has suspended Dion Waiters again for “failure to adhere […]

Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic greeted the Mexican crowd in fluent Spanish, showcasing that his skills extend outside the basketball court. Of course, this shouldn’t be a surprise since Doncic spent a number of years in Spain when he played for Real Madrid. Nevertheless, the Mexican crowd was impressed by Doncic’s fluency in Spanish. LUKA […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic unleashed a nifty behind-the-back pass en route to a two-handed spike for Dwight Powell. Peep the clip below to see the picture-perfect pass by Doncic. Notice how the pass was right on the money. All that Powell had to do was catch the ball, jump, and slam it down as […]

Al Horford of the Philadelphia 76ers went back to the TD Garden for the first time since leaving the Boston Celtics. The home crowd put on a class act by giving the veteran center a standing ovation. In the clip below from John Karalis of MassLive, the crowd exploded as he was shown on the […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard heaped praise on Carmelo Anthony. For Lillard, having Anthony around has been a ‘joy’ given the things that he brings to the team day in and day out. Speaking with Rebecca Harlow of MSG Networks, Lillard broke down the things that Anthony contributes to the team. As transcribed […]

LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers witnessed the standing ovation that Kawhi Leonard received in his return to Toronto. For the head coach, both the Raptors and its fans put on a classy welcome. Rivers pointed out that the small ceremony welcoming Leonard and handing his championship ring is the best he’s seen ever. "I […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley isn’t bothered at all at his ejection in their win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. For the veteran, he has to stand up for his teammates. Peep the clip below per Spectrum Sportsnet where Dudley talks about the ejection, being ready to be called anytime, and getting his […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard made his return to Orlando to face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Seven years after his messy divorce from the team, however, some fans still haven’t moved on from the dark episode in their franchise. Howard, nonetheless, wants them to move on from that bitter past, just like he […]

The New York Knicks are headed to another disappointing season. This is after an offseason filled with decent free-agent acquisitions, trades, and the improvement of their young guns. However, amid all the jokes made around the organization, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted that he wants the franchise to do well. The Knicks, […]

Mo Bamba of the Orlando Magic met Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James at the top and swatted his dunk attempt. Bamba not only mustered his courage to get in the way of James, but he also showcased his perfect timing. In the replay below, Bamba got all ball. Mo Bamba blocked LeBron 😤 pic.twitter.com/ncTysXN00E […]

With their win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers have forged their best start since the 1985-86 season. The Lakers extended their winning streak to five games after their 87-87 win over the Magic. They are currently four games above the Los Angeles Clippers who are second in the West. At […]

The Orlando Magic hilariously roasted Los Angeles Lakers fans in attendance at the Amway Center with a ‘Bandwagon Cam.’ One by one, the Magic spotted the Lakers fans in attendance. While they’re grateful for their efforts in donning the Purple and Gold amid a Blue and White crowd, they weren’t giving them the free pass. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James just casually threw a full-court lob to JaVale McGee against the Orlando Magic. Peep the clip below to see James’ vision and passing accuracy in full effect. Some of the Magic were already back on defense but James’ pass and McGee’s athleticism was just too good for them. All […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler did not let Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young off the hook for saying “it’s over” when it clearly was not. On Instagram, Butler poked fun at Young, noting that the second-year man was right in his prediction. The game was over… but in the favor of the Heat. Jimmy Butler […]

For the first time in his coaching career, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is getting buried by regular-season losses. Amid all the defeats he has to endure, their home game against the Charlotte Hornets was the most ‘frustrating’ one. In an interview with Wes Goldberg of The Mercury News, their 87-93 loss in […]

Wesley Matthews wants the Milwaukee Bucks to not be complacent amid their league-leading record and overall dominance in the young 2019-20 season. Per Eric Woodyard of ESPN, the veteran guard wants his team to maintain their ‘hunter mentality.’ “Even though we’re No. 1 in the East right now, we’re not the defending champs and that’s […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was keenly aware that they were not going to be contenders this season before it even started. This was way before the Stephen Curry injury, which several tagged as the main culprit for the Dubs’ huge drop. In an interview with Wes Goldberg of The Mercury News, Kerr […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was convinced that being up six points with less than a minute to go is already a win in the bag. However, he must have forgotten that he’s in the NBA where leads, especially single-digit ones, can disappear in a matter of seconds. Young yells “it’s over!” as the Hawks […]

Former NBA player Channing Frye was tuned in to the duel between the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat, a game that was decided in overtime. One thing about the game, however, confused him. Frye wondered why Vince Carter — a 22-year pro — was still in the game. On Twitter, Frye shared his thoughts […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Wesley Matthews pounced on Milwaukee Bucks teammate Robin Lopez, showcasing that they might have a career in professional wrestling. Antetokounmpo and Matthews showed their wrestling moves, using a seemingly willing Lopez to be their punching bag. Once his NBA career is over, Giannis may have a spot waiting for him in the […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle had no plans of getting swatted by Denver Nuggets big man Mason Plumlee. So as he jumped up for the slam, he had to double pump it for the poster finish. Watch the clip below to see Thybulle’s fantastic slam. Thanks to the rookie’s presence of mind, the potential block […]

Rui Hachimura and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards had quite the reaction after Davis Bertans drained his sixth 3-pointer in a career game against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Peep the clip below as the Wizards bench went ballistic after the Bertans 3-point special. Things got so hyped that Beal fell to the floor […]

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris was stunned at how he converted on a one-handed off-balanced scoop shot over Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers in Tuesday’s game between the two teams. Peep the clip below to see Harris’ stunned reaction to his circus shot. He himself didn’t know that he had that type of shot […]

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics took a hilarious jab at Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers in discussing Grant Williams’ 3-point struggles. Per Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston, Brown revealed that they were teasing Williams during his 3-point drought — which was recently broken. Jaylen Brown asked about nicknames for Grant Williams during […]

Patrick Beverley and Derrick Walton Jr. of the L.A. Clippers played some hot potato toward the end of a game to avoid a turnover. With the game well in the bag for the Clippers against the Indiana Pacers, Beverley and Walton Jr. didn’t want to mar their personal stats with a turnover. It would be […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James admits that even up to now, he listens to the sound of the rain falling on leaves nightly to remind him of his childhood in Akron, Ohio. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, James shared his little ritual every night at the “Calm” event in Hollywood. According […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens believes that Kemba Walker’s work ethic and love of the game is what makes him special. Brad Stevens on what makes Kemba Walker special: "His work ethic and his love of basketball." — Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) December 10, 2019 Stevens gave a specific example of how Walker displayed this […]

Despite being booed by the Indiana Pacers home crowd, Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George still has nothing but love for his former team and its fans. After their 110-99 victory over the Pacers on Monday, George briefly recalled the good years he spent in Indiana while donning the Pacers jersey. The defensive stalwart started […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony doesn’t like the firing of David Fizdale. As a former member of the New York Knicks, Anthony says that he now has a clearer perspective of the organization. “I don’t like it,” Anthony said of the axing, per Marc Berman of the New York Post. “Somebody had to take […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has hinted that he’ll bulk up the minutes of Draymond Green and D’Angelo Russell moving forward D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green were held in the high 20s, minutes wise, at end of road trip. Steve Kerr said both can get an uptick in minutes starting tonight. — Anthony Slater […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is seeing the game change right before his eyes. He credits Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, James Harden, and the availability of the basketball videos online as the main reason for the change. “The game and the league has changed so much, and a big credit to that is Steph […]

After their frustrating loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had a heated exchange with a heckler. Lowry was so tense that he told the heckler where he lived so they can have a go at it. Per Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lowry — a Philadelphia native — […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic believes that becoming the Sports Illustrated’s “Breakout Star of the Year” is something special that inspires him to do even better. “When I heard about it I was happy, it was something special,” the Mavs star told DallasBasketball.com. “I appreciate everyone from ‘Sports Illustrated’ awarding that to me. It’s something […]