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The New York Knicks and Julius Randle have rightfully raised eyebrows this season for their stellar play. One particular statistic reveals that the Knicks are almost unbeatable when they’re up by a huge margin. Per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, the Knicks hold an eye-popping 20-1 record when they’re able to mount a 16-point lead, […]

It’s no question that Metta World Peace is one of the all-time great defenders in the NBA. His physical play has contained some of the best offensive gunners in the league. Via Twitter, World Peace asked his followers how we would fare against Michael Jordan if they played in their primes. MWP gave an honest […]

In their blowout win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks surely maximized the services of Luka Doncic who dropped a casual 39 points in just three quarters of play. Doncic did most of his work in the third period, where he exploded for 23 points. He did his damage everywhere. From […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant doesn’t seem to be bothered that teammate James Harden is still out with a few games left in the regular season. Durant has his eyes locked on the NBA Playoffs where he believes The Beard will return and do some damage. After their 116-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on […]

Fans expected a close duel between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. But the Mavericks decided to just blow out the Warriors into oblivion. It was an embarrassing loss yet there were no harsh feelings as All-Stars Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic shared some love for one another. After the final […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was having a lot of fun in their beatdown of the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. So much so that he unleashed a wacky celebration after draining a wide-open transition three-pointer in the third quarter. Doncic’s shot would be considered a bad one if it was someone else or if […]

Golden State Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins may need to spend more time in the gym. Against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, Luka Doncic just outmuscled him for a circus and-1 layup. Peep Doncic’s fantastic finish below. The Mavs star didn’t even break a sweat in swaying off Wiggins to unleash the soft floater with a […]

As expected, Kevin Durant and the rest of the Brooklyn Nets have officially qualified for the NBA Playoffs, but coach Steve Nash is not satisfied yet. In his first trip to the postseason as a tactician, it appears Nash is already gunning for that Larry O’Brien trophy. Per Kristian Winfield of the NY Daily News, […]

Yes, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves won’t make it to the NBA Playoffs this year, but crazy statistics reveal they are the league’s newest comeback kids and have a bright future ahead of them. The Timberwolves have been mounting huge comebacks since the All-Star break. Perhaps their biggest milestone was climbing back from a […]

Despite a mini-slump, the Utah Jazz remain the head honchos of the Western Conference. Even after two consecutive losses to the cellar-dwelling Minnesota Timberwolves, star center Rudy Gobert remains confident in his squad. Gobert has been in the NBA long enough to know that even the best teams fall to bottomfeeders twice in a row. […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White suffered an ankle injury on Monday against the Washington Wizards and did not return. After the game, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich expressed his disappointment but vowed to move on from the unfortunate situation. Per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Popovich spoke of White’s journey back from an […]

It would’ve been understandable if Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba closed his eyes and freaked out after seeing Devin Cannady’s gruesome ankle injury against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. But in an expression of camaraderie, Bamba took off his jersey and used it to cover Cannady’s injured foot. After the game, Bamba shared what was […]

Even without Trae Young in the fold due to a left ankle sprain, the Atlanta Hawks were able to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. After the game, Young celebrated the victory by praising his teammates. On Twitter, Young tagged the Hawks’ 111-104 victory as a “team win.” He also posted a […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry put on a show on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. After hitting a crazy step-back three-pointer from the logo, Curry followed it up with a no-hesitation pull-up from almost the same spot. Curry once again dazzled Warriors fans with his sharpshooting skills. The man was definitely feeling it against […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is back at it again with crazy shots that only he can drain. To beat the clock on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings, Curry effortlessly sinking a step-back logo shot. Peep the clip below to witness Curry’s amazing step-back 3-pointer. Tons of NBA players like James Harden and Luka […]

Kevin Durant and Mike Conley have now joined Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant as the only Academy Award winners from the NBA with their Oscars victory on Sunday, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Brooklyn Nets forward and Utah Jazz guard were executive producers on the short film “Two Distant Strangers,” […]

Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal just claimed a historic scoring record in franchise history — a milestone that his former teammate John Wall wasn’t able to achieve. Beal became the second player in Wizards history to reach 13,000 points on Sunday, further establishing his mark as a franchise legend. 1️⃣3️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣➕ Bradley Beal is the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a heartbreaking loss on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. After the game, star forward Zion Williamson was blunt in admitting his frustration for their failure to close it out. With less than 20 games left and the Pelicans grasping for a spot in the play-in tournament, the Pelicans’ 134-129 loss […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony showed off his quick reflexes and smooth stroke on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, turning back the clock in the process. Anthony dazzled fans on Tuesday with his slick behind-the-back move en route to a drifting perimeter shot. NBA players are the best ballers in the world but […]

It’s a long shot for New York Knicks star Julius Randle to win the MVP plum this season. But his stellar performance has gained the respect of many that veteran TV analyst Jeff Van Gundy believes Randle should get a vote or two for MVP. But as far as Randle is concerned, everything he does […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards continues to dazzle NBA fans with his athleticism. His latest feat: a vicious one-handed slam that left the Sacramento Kings speechless. After receiving the pass from D’Angelo Russell, Edwards quickly drove to the hoop. This caught the Kings’ defense off guard as there was practically no one who covered him. […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George just showed off his handles to Portland Trail Blazers swingman Nassir Little. Not only did George paralyze him with a series of moves, but he also finished the play with a soft lay-up. Peep the clip below to witness George’s filthy handles. Look at how the seven-time All-Star almost […]

Johnny Juzang, the UCLA star responsible for leading his team to an epic journey into the NCAA Tournament Final Four, has declared for the 2021 NBA Draft but will still maintain his college eligibility. Juzang made the announcement on his Instagram and Twitter accounts, noting how wonderful the process has been. He also thanked the […]

Though Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul has nothing but gratitude for passing Magic Johnson in the all-time assists list, he also has a long way to go before calling it quits. After their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Paul thanked his teammates and loved ones for the parts they played in his life […]

After Stephen Curry dropped 49 points against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, ex-NBA player turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins offered an apology to the Golden State Warriors star, taking back everything bad he has said. Following Curry’s epic performance, Perkins trooped to Twitter to express his thoughts on the two-time MVP. Perkins even revealed the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry just dropped 49 points on Monday, embarrassing George Hill and the Philadelphia 76ers with his 3-point shooting. Curry shot 10-of-17 from downtown. He drained one of his 3-pointers after shaking off Hill in the fourth quarter to finally seal the win. Steph Curry is not of this world. https://t.co/0uYoN49QmD […]

In the process of breaking their four-game losing streak, the Charlotte Hornets upset the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday behind the efforts of Terry Rozier. After the game, Rozier said whenever he’s handling the floor, the Hornets become hard to read and therefore more dangerous. In the Hornets’ 109-101 victory, Rozier dropped 34 points, eight […]

The Dallas Mavericks were pummeled by the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, leading to questions about the team’s lack of urgency amid the race for the NBA Playoffs. Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic himself seems to be puzzled by their seemingly relaxed mindset. On paper, the Mavericks are the better team against the Kings, yet they […]

Toronto Raptors big man Khem Birch believes that his fellow Canadian Lu Dort is the future of their country. However, Birch isn’t really in favor of Dort’s flopping antics on Sunday. After the Raptors’ 112-106 victory over the Thunder, Birch heaped praise on Dort by calling him the future of Canadian basketball. For him, Dort […]

After their tough loss against the Miami Heat off a Bam Adebayo game-winner, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving believes he could’ve done more to lead his team to victory. Irving uncharacteristically failed to perform in the clutch on Sunday, missing his final three shots. And from his point of view, the Heat took this as […]

After Bam Adebayo hit the game-winning shot against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra broke down the play, noting how critical the eye contact was between him and the forward. Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Spoelstra — using his eyes — told Adebayo to make sure that the […]

After his big night against the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown got his groove on with teammates Tristan Thompson and Kemba Walker. While Brown was being interviewed by Reggie Miller and Kevin Harlan, Walker suddenly hugged him from behind as a congratulation for his 40-point outburst for the Celtics against the defending […]

Against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Kemba Walker of the Boston Celtics showed off his perfect vision on a sweet dime to Jaylen Brown, who finished it off with a one-handed spike. See the perfectly executed play by the Celtics below. It’s a play that was made possible by the chemistry between Walker and […]

After a win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks joined Charles Barkley and the crew for a postgame interview. Barkley couldn’t help but notice Mamadi Diakite, who decided to gatecrash the interview. But instead of getting a laugh, Barkley called him an “ugly dude.” See Diakite’s hilarious video bomb […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has been sitting on the sidelines for quite some time. So it’s understandable if he tries all sorts of antics to combat the boredom. On Thursday against the Boston Celtics, he tried to entertain himself by clowning none other than LeBron James. Peep the clip below to witness Davis’ […]

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors dropped 33 points on Thursday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marks his ninth consecutive 30-point game, which matches a 55-year-old Warriors franchise record. Per the Warriors PR department, Curry has matched Rick Barry’s old scoring record achieved back in the 1966-67 season. Stephen Curry has his ninth consecutive […]

On the day his team received good news on his impending return to action, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was spotted putting in some light work ahead of the game with the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Peep the clip below to see Davis casually nail a perimeter shot. According to Lakers head coach Frank […]

For the first time in more than a year, fans are now allowed to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play in Staples Center. In a sweet coincidence, the first game that fans are going to witness is with the Lakers’ archrivals, the Boston Celtics. Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times caught the first sight […]

With less than 20 games left in the shortened 72-game regular season, Golden State Warriors icon Stephen Curry has a good chance to snatch the scoring title away from Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. The observation was made by Anthony Slater of The Athletic. As of this writing, Curry is averaging 30.7 points per game […]