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Star forward Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder is just like us: he has a New Years’ resolution. Per Royce Young of ESPN, George intends to acquire more free throw attempts. The first step, of course, is to figure out how to do it: Paul George's New Year's resolution: "Probably get to the line […]

After their victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Russell Westbrook gave his game-worn shoes to a young Oklahoma City Thunder fan. It was pretty obvious that Westbrook was happier than usual after their New Year’s Eve win. During the post-game interview, he praised his teammates for their efforts and even greeted everyone back home a happy […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets is the first player in NBA history to notch a 40-plus point game with eight field goals made or less. Per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer: James Harden scored 43 points on 8 makes today, which makes him the first player in NBA history to score over 40 on […]

John Wall of the Washington Wizards will try to be with his team as close as possible and intends to rehab from heel surgery in the nation’s capital alongside his teammates. Chase Hughes of NBCS Washington reported the news first on Monday afternoon. John Wall said he will rehab from surgery in D.C.: "I will […]

For Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey, Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic reminds him of a young Blake Griffin. Per Ron Beard of The Detroit News: In pregame, #Pistons Dwane Casey called Aaron Gordon a young Blake Griffin. I thought that was an interesting comp…and he's looking like every bit of it so far. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived forward D.J. Stephens and signed Jarnell Stokes to a two-way deal. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the 24-year-old Stokes has been playing for the G-League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce: Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The Memphis Grizzlies plan to sign forward/center Jarnell Stokes of G League Sioux Falls to a two-way […]

Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves filled up the stat sheets against the Miami Heat and forged a place right beside NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In their 113-104 victory over the Heat, Towns finished with 34 points, 18 rebounds, seven assists, and six blocks. Per Basketball-Reference, the only player to log in similar numbers is Abdul-Jabbar […]

Brandon Ingram of the Los Angeles Lakers utilized his long arms to fool Willie Cauley-Stein of the Sacramento Kings. Check out the clip below posted by NBA TV where Ingram faked a pass and unleashed a Euro step, turning Cauley-Stein into a statue. Brandon Ingram’s long arms made the series of moves look easy. .@B_Ingram13 got […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers believes that he became the greatest player of all time after he carried the Cleveland Cavaliers past the 73-win Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Finals in 2016. James admitted it in the latest episode of More Than An Athlete. Below is a snippet as posted by […]

Robin Lopez of the Chicago Bulls had a fun moment with the Toronto Raptors mascot. Check out the clip below, posted by the Bulls on Twitter. It seemed like a fun and harmless moment between Lopez and the mascot. But towards the end of the video, something happened that triggered Lopez. You’d think by now […]

So that players won’t fear tossing up halfcourt shots before the buzzer sounds to signify the end of a quarter, NBA teams have pitched the idea of not counting such shots against their attempts. Per Zach Lowe of ESPN, teams have entertained the thought of a rule change. Though it may seem crazy at first, […]

With LeBron James out for multiple games due to a groin injury, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton emphasized the importance of the upcoming stretch of games. Walton says that his team has the same mindset for every single game. For him, the goal is to win as many games as they can and learn […]

Zaza Pachulia, a former member of the Golden State Warriors who now plays for the Detroit Pistons, offered an interesting new tactic to contain former teammate Klay Thompson. Hack a @KlayThompson — Zaza Pachulia (@zaza27) December 28, 2018 Pachulia’s tweet came in after Klay Thompson missed another free throw in the Warriors’ game against the […]

Many believe that the reason for Klay Thompson’s shooting struggles lies in his mechanics. But for Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, Thompson’s form looks technically sound. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Kerr said: “I’ve never seen a more technically sound shot than Klay Thompson’s. It’s spectacular.” Steve Kerr said he sees nothing […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal believes that what’s preventing Boston Celtics from performing up to par is mentality. On NBA on TNT, O’Neal believes that if the Celtics can just put on the same mentality as the defending champions Golden State Warriors, then they’ll be his favorite team in the Eastern Conference. Per boston.com: “They’re, in my […]

The Dallas Mavericks might miss the services of Luka Doncic and Dennis Smith Jr. when they go up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. According to Dwain Price of Mavs.com, Luka Doncic is listed as probable due to a toenail injury. Meanwhile, Dennis Smith Jr. is questionable for the Mavs due to a sprained […]

Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets doesn’t want individual accolades to get in the way of winning. Dinwiddie, who comes off the bench for the Nets, is one of the leading candidates for the Sixth Man of the Year Award. In their double-overtime victory on Wednesday over the Charlotte Hornets, the 25-year-old tallied a game-high […]

Like the rest of us, Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki is impressed by how 19-year-old Mavs rookie Luka Doncic has already made a name for himself in the NBA. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Nowitzki said: “He’s made a name for himself. Any time you’re known by just your first name after just a few […]

Rajon Rondo is partly responsible for preparing Ivica Zubac for his bigger role with the Los Angeles Lakers. Per Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, Zubac revealed that he had three-on-three games with the veteran guard, while the latter was recovering from a broken hand. These drills created familiarity and chemistry between the two: “I […]

Derrick Rose of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the youngest MVP in league history, got MVP chants from Chicago Bulls fans on Wednesday. He admitted that this meant a lot and he had to smile to let the fans know: D-Rose on MVP chants: "I had to crack a smile… it meant a lot" pic.twitter.com/OL8QR6P0no — Bulls […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton revealed that despite the impending return of starting center JaVale McGee, Ivica Zubac will remain in the rotation. Per Christian Rivas of SB Nation, Walton admitted that it would be tough to send Zubac back to the bench even if everyone’s healthy. The 21-year-old Croatian has been the […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers was in die-hard basketball fan mode as he tuned in to the double-overtime thriller between the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets. Via Twitter, James revealed that he’s been watching the game since tip-off: Man this @BrooklynNets @hornets game is damn good!! I been watching from the tip off. […]

Rajon Rondo of the Los Angeles Lakers won’t suit up on Thursday when they face the Sacramento Kings. Per Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times, Rondo is out with a Grade 3 sprain in his right ring finger. Add Rajon Rondo to the injured list. He is out with a Grade 3 sprain in […]

Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves shared a light moment with Taj Gibson as the former did a trust fall into his teammate’s arms. After snagging the offensive rebound and converting on a potential and-1, Towns comfortably fell into Gibson’s arms. Check out the video below posted by NBA on ESPN: KAT with the mid-game […]

Back when he was still a member of the Chicago Bulls, teammates of Derrick Rose motivated him by name-dropping other star point guards in the league. Per Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic, former Chicago Bulls teammates Taj Gibson and Ronnie Brewer revealed how they motivated Rose back then. According to Gibson, whenever an elite guard would […]

When news broke out that LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers won’t come back to finish their Christmas day game against the Golden State Warriors, NBA fans collectively held their breath. After all, apart from his superior basketball IQ, James is known for his superhuman durability and stamina. Seeing him go down and leaving […]

In case anyone forgot, Isaiah Thomas of the Denver Nuggets reminded everyone of his big Christmas day game. Via Twitter, Thomas reminded everyone how he “cooked” the New York Knicks on Christmas of 2016 as he dropped 27 points, back when he was still a member of the Boston Celtics: Cooked they ass lol https://t.co/EjpcVa4HLr — […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, who has built a rivalry with the Golden State Warriors over the last few years, admitted that he didn’t give any input on their game plan for the Christmas Day matchup with the defending champs. Per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, James gave the credit to the Lakers’ […]

Statistics reveal that Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors performs poorly during Christmas day. As observed by Redditor u/mrilly, in seven Christmas day games, Curry has never scored more than 20 points hit more than two 3-pointers. Below are his statistics since 2010: -2010 = 4 points, 2-for-15 FG -2011 = 4 points, 2-for-12 FG -2013 […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens praised Terry Rozier for his efforts in their Christmas day win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Per Brian Robb of Boston Sports Journal, Steves admitted he had a hard time deciding if he should take Rozier out or not: Stevens gave credit to Terry Rozier to lifting the team's energy […]

If you’re wondering why Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors regularly drains shots from near mid-court, it’s because he really practices those types of shots. Below is the two-time MVP prior to their Christmas day match up against the Los Angeles Lakers, draining three consecutive shots as if they were normal 3-point shots. Steph […]

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers just converted on a mid-range jumper. Yes, you read that right. Below is proof of the rare moment for the Sixers star, as posted by NBA TV on Twitter: Ben Simmons hits the mid-range jumper! 👀#NBAXMas | #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/0TS7pGwlYd — NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2018 As observed, it […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will look at the free agency market to recruit more players, believing that it wouldn’t be hard to lure in guys to play in LA. In an interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, as reported by Dave McMenamin, James looked backed briefly on his recruiting efforts with the […]

LeBron James has complete trust in Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka that they will do everything in their power to work on the roster of the Los Angeles Lakers. Per ESPN, via Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, James admitted that the various possibilities and combinations of players have been crossing his mind. “I can’t sit here […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is surprised that his new team is doing better than initially thought they’d be. In an interview with ESPN, via Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, James admitted that the Lakers won’t be making a ton of waves this season primarily because it’s a relatively new group and will take […]

Ahead of their Chrismas day duel with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors showered the purple and gold’s young core with praises. Per Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Durant shared his observation on the Lakers’ playstyle this season, pointing out their energetic play. He singled out the stellar play of […]

Basketball prodigy Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks made a fadeaway three which forced their game against the Portland Trail Blazers to overtime. However, the Mavs couldn’t finish the game off, falling short by just three points. Below is the 19-year-old’s amazing shot with 0.6 seconds left which sent the commentators wild and the crowd over […]

The L.A. Clippers set the NBA record for the best 3-point percentage in a half against the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers shot an impressive 81.3 percent from downtown or 13-of-16. The #Clippers shot an NBA RECORD for 3 point percentage in any half, minimum 13 made triples.https://t.co/ViykD62UwB — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 24, 2018 They […]

Dewayne Dedmon of the Atlanta Hawks believes that teammate Vince Carter “put his walker down” in their win over the Detroit Pistons. At one point in the game, the 41-year-old Carter managed to sneak in a dunk — an impressive feat considering his age and the number of games he’s played in a professional setting: .@mrvincecarter15's […]