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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is known not just for his dreaded step-back jumper, but also for his penchant for complaining to the referees. It has caused him to accumulate a bunch of technicals for the Mavs. Now he knows that he needs to work on containing his emotions. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Luka […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered their longest losing streak of the season at four games. After the contest, Kyrie Irving pointed out what’s wrong in their play. Per Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Irving criticized the Nets’ seeming penchant for isolation ball. Irving believes that this won’t help them in their quest for that […]

In their loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had a rough shooting night. After the game, one reporter asked if head coach Steve Nash should hand out advice to the forward. Nash brushed the question off, noting that Durant will be just fine. Durant had a total of 20 points but […]

Fred VanVleet has proven once again that he’s one heck of a shotmaker. Against the Washington Wizards on Thursday, the Toronto Raptors guard drained an off-balance three-pointer to force the game into overtime. And he did it right in front of Russell Westbrook’s face. From the looks of it, VanVleet was fishing for the foul […]

In an attempt to beef up their roster, the Golden State Warriors are eyeing to acquire Jordan Bell once again, a player highly familiar with the Stephen Curry ecosystem. Marcus Thompson of the Athletic first unveiled the news, although nothing is official and it’s still a matter of wait-and-see. Nevertheless, it’s an interesting development for […]

Chicago Bulls veteran forward Thaddeus Young decided to turn back to clock against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday by catching a lob and spiking it down hard. Peep the clip below to see the connection between Zach LaVine and Young. Props to LaVine for easily blowing by his defender and recognizing that the defense was […]

After torching the San Antonio Spurs with 30 points on Wednesday, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson reminded everyone why he’s tagged as one of the fastest rising stars in the NBA. Clarkson came off the bench and shot 12-of-16 from the field to help guide the Jazz to a 126-94 win over the Spurs and […]

Nikola Jokic did his usual work on Wednesday by leading the Denver Nuggets to a victory over the New York Knicks. Apart from producing more MVP numbers, he also surprised many by dunking the ball four times. This seemed like a landmark achievement for him. So much so that he concocted a name. In the […]

A good reason why Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is among the MVP candidates this year is that amazing enough to back up the fact that he’s oozing with confidence. He knows that he’s way better than most of the big men in this league, and that he can keep up with the small ones […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie posted a video of himself putting in some work in the gym. After a recent Steve Nash comment that a return is unlikely, could this post mean that the guard is looking to overcome those odds? To recall, Dinwiddie tore his ACL in December. It dampened the hopes of Nets […]

Sacramento Kings young gun Marvin Bagley just decided to come out of the gates and explode on the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. In just the first half, Bagley made 24 points and eight rebounds. Check Bagley’s 22nd point in the clip below. This was already a good sign that things were bound to go […]

The injury bug has hit the Denver Nuggets, worrying their fans about their chances in the upcoming playoffs. According to head coach Mike Malone, the condensed schedule is to blame for the series of injuries to his players. Per Mike Singer of the Denver Post, Malone made the bold claim in light of PJ Dozier’s […]

It hasn’t been the best season for the Toronto Raptors. Yet they recently proved that they can go toe-to-toe with some of the league’s titans by nearly upsetting the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. But instead of feeling good about himself and his squad, guard Fred VanVleet had an interesting take on the Raptors’ campaign. […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has received an ample amount of criticism for not calling a timeout amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-1 run on Tuesday. This decision might have led to the Nets’ defeat. But for veteran forward Blake Griffin, the no-call by Nash didn’t have any bearing on the result. Per Brian Lewis […]

It’s a sad day for the Milwaukee Bucks as their legendary play-by-play television announcer Jim Paschke has made it known that he’ll retire at the conclusion of the 2020-21 season. Upon the sad announcement, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reminisced on his times with Paschke. Giannis recalled his first few years in the NBA, which marked […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is grateful that he’s now etched in franchise history as one of its best three-point shooters. He, however, was never really gunning for any record of any sort. He claimed he was just focused on the game. Hardaway drained 10 three-pointers on Tuesday against the Miami Heat, greatly aiding […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a monster performance on Tuesday at the expense of the Brooklyn Nets. Despite this, head coach Steve Nash isn’t too impressed with the Milwaukee Bucks forward’s shot efficiency. Antetokounmpo finished with 36 points and 12 rebounds. He shot 11-of-30 from the field and 4-of-12 from deep. Like most opposing teams, the […]

Gone are the days when haters slammed Lonzo Ball for his funky jump shot. Against Golden State Warriors forward Kent Bazemore on Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans guard hit a nifty step-back jumper in the clutch. In a tied game with less than 30 seconds on the clock, Ball took matters into his own hands […]

Another game, another 3-point record by Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. On Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Curry became the fastest player in history to reach 300 3-pointers in one season. Per Bleacher Report, Curry needed just 58 games to drain 300 3-pointers. While it’s a little-known record, it shows once again why […]

None other than Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis flocked to Reddit to hold an Ask Me Anything with his legion of fans. One fan, in particular, asked the All-Star about his dream superpower. Davis had an interesting and extra cheesy answer. In the Reddit AMA, a fan gave him three choices on what he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the favorites to represent the East in the NBA Finals and maybe even win it all. They are on top of the conference with a stellar win-loss record, but dissecting their impressive record reveals that the Sixers are the best team in the clutch. Per Sixers reporter Brian Seltzer, […]

The New York Knicks have raised not a few eyebrows this season for their improved play. For a number of fans and experts, Julius Randle is the one responsible for bringing the winning culture back into the franchise. For his efforts, teammate Taj Gibson believes Randle is one of the season’s MVP contenders. Per Mike […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has seen first-hand the incredible things Stephen Curry has done this season. Amid all the furious highlights, there’s one single game that stands in Green’s watchful eyes. After their 123-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, where Curry dropped 41 points, Green said his favorite Curry moment […]

Though Jamal Murray is out of the season with an ACL injury, he is still trying his best to help the Denver Nuggets in any way he can. During their warm-up on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers, Murray participated in the drills even though he had crutches. Murray just wants to play some ball […]

In a bid to pull the Golden State Warriors out of the rut, Stephen Curry has been putting on a show for the last month or two. Not only has gained more and more viewers, but it has also placed Curry in the MVP race. In fact, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne wrote a lengthy piece about […]

Atlanta Hawks guards Trae Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic usually display their seamless chemistry when they’re on the floor. But against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, the two teamed up for an epic Shaqtin’ A Fool moment. Young was looking to find Bogdanovic for a wide-open transition three-pointer. The latter’s legs, however, suddenly turned into […]

In the tense game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, the referees missed a crucial call involving Devin Booker appearing to step out of bounds. Even in real time, it was obvious that the star guard’s right shoe touched the sideline after a trap set by the Thunder. With just […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis back on the roster, showed off their chemistry and ball movement on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors in a possession that ended with an Andre Drummond slam. Check the Lakers’ ball movement below. It started off with a great read by Davis to kick the […]

Once upon a time, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was a top receiver in high school. While he eventually chose to become a professional basketball player, James’ football chops are well intact. In fact, he showed off his inner Odell Beckham Jr. on Sunday ahead of their duel with the Toronto Raptors. Peep James’ […]

Many players have said that Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic may be the nicest guy in the NBA. Not a single soul is doubting this claim. On Sunday, Marjanovic once again showed his kindness and his hoop skills as well—especially with a broom. Ahead of their duel with the Sacramento Kings, Marjanovic helped the visitors […]

Another Boston Celtics game, another record claimed by star Jayson Tatum. Against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, Tatum exploded for 24 points in the first half, making him the first player in Celtics history with consecutive 20-point halves over the last 20 seasons. Apart from breaking the Celtics record, Tatum also forged his name […]

There are many reasons why Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is tagged as the next face of the NBA. One of them is that he has eyes in the back of his head which he utilizes to deliver sneaky dimes. Doncic fooled the Sacramento Kings on Sunday after dishing out a no-look pass to Dwight […]

While Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a zero percent chance of making the NBA Playoffs this year, they are nonetheless happy that they’ve been surging as of late. The Timberwolves snagged their fourth straight win on Thursday after upsetting the Golden State Warriors, 126-114. After the game, Towns and rookie sensation Anthony Edwards […]

The Las Vegas Raiders selected offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood for their 17th overall pick in the NFL Draft. A fan decided to ask Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard what he thinks about the pick. Lillard had a one-word reply. Lillard’s reply could mean nothing or everything at all. But he seems to be leaning […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis exited the game on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons after a knee injury. After the game, head coach Rick Carlisle believes that the big man should be alright. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, Carlisle shared Porzingis’ situation after the game. The head coach seems optimistic about […]

Three-pointers were never considered highlights. That’s until Stephen Curry came along. Against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, the Golden State Warriors star guard just posterized four defenders with his patented side-step 3-pointer. Peep how four defenders quickly flocked to Curry during the scramble after the jump ball. The funny thing is, the wise thing to […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been playing professional basketball long enough to know that talent alone is not enough to win in the NBA. There are many factors involved, including luck, but ultimately, it rests on the players. After their tight 114-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Jokic became the newest […]

Amid his extremely physical playstyle, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson isn’t getting as many foul calls as he would wish. Rather than express frustration, Williamson believes that he should earn the respect of the referees. Per Will Guillory of The Athletic, Williamson shared his thoughts on getting more favorable calls from the officials. Williamson […]

The San Antonio Spurs haven’t been performing up to par over the last two seasons. Despite this, legendary head coach Gregg Popovich is proud of his current crop of players. After their tough 116-111 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday, Popovich expressed how much he loves his team. He knows that they’re struggling, but […]