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Fourth overall pick Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies just matched a rookie record by Pau Gasol. As per the Grizzlies PR, Jackson Jr., who recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds, along with five blocks in their game against the Utah Jazz, is the first rookie to record a double-double with at least five blocks […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves might have crossed the line after sending out an insensitive tweet right after Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert’s gruesome injury. At halftime, the Timberwolves’ Twitter account sent out the tweet below. It has since been deleted but was captured by Twitter user @streethistory. Smh pic.twitter.com/SfnMv4ugzP — StreetHistory Videos (@streethistory) November 13, 2018 In […]

DJ Stephens of the Memphis Grizzlies unleashed a series of insane pregame dunks Monday night ahead of their matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. As amazing as his slams were, it begs the question: is he preparing to join the Slam Dunk Contest? Check out the clip below where Stephens casually cocked the ball way back before […]

Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat sent Markelle Fultz of the Philadelphia 76ers in a daze after a nifty crossover. Check out the clip below as posted by Bleacher Report: Dragic had Fultz dancing 🕺 pic.twitter.com/ecI1lYwzFy — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 13, 2018 At first, it seemed like Dragic couldn’t get rid of Fultz after […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey is about to make his return to Toronto, and he gushed over the league-leading Raptors squad. The Pistons are set to take on the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, and Lori Ewing of CBC asked Casey on how he feels about the upcoming matchup. To recall, Casey was the Raptors’ head […]

According to the latest rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers are not interested in signing Carmelo Anthony — who is expected to part ways with the Houston Rockets soon. As per Marc Spears in an appearance on The Jump on ESPN, teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers or the Miami Heat might be interested in acquiring […]

The Boston Celtics are off to a slow start amid high expectations this season. Head coach Brad Stevens took the blame for his team’s poor record so far. Per Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report, right after their 100-94 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers, Stevens said: https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1061838332521410562 The loss is their second in a row […]

In any fastbreak opportunity, Lonzo Ball and LeBron James make a very dangerous duo for the Los Angeles Lakers. Against the Atlanta Hawks Sunday night, the two athletes proved just that. Lonzo ➡️ LeBron for the SLAM! (via @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/EujfaU7zoZ — SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 12, 2018 Lonzo Ball is slowly developing into one of the best […]

Tyson Chandler of the Los Angeles Lakers just swatted Trae Young’s lay-up that could’ve won the game for the Atlanta Hawks. Check out the game-saving block by Chandler, who just played his third game for the Lakers. Tyson Chandler’s perfect block on Trae Young as the buzzer sounds saves the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/JFA4z1qxlR — USA TODAY […]

Carmelo Anthony of the Houston Rockets may be on his way out of the team, based on the common belief among Houston’s players and coaches. As reported by Tim MacMahon of ESPN: Sources: Rockets players and coaches believe that Carmelo Anthony has played his final game for the franchise. — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 12, […]

As a tribute to the victims of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks wore ‘Enough’ shirts during the pre-game warmups. Check out the photo below, as posted by the Lakers on Twitter. It features LeBron James donning the shirt. #ENOUGH pic.twitter.com/9a2wDw5vBZ — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November […]

Blake Griffin of the Detroit Pistons was ejected after committing a flagrant II foul on Malik Monk of the Charlotte Hornets. Check out the clip below as posted by TheNoLookPass: Blake Griffin got a Flagrant 2/ejection for this foul on Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/TFGTFJ2k31 — 𝐑𝐞𝐲-𝐑𝐞𝐲 (@TheNoLookPass) November 11, 2018 At first, it seemed that Griffin […]

Jimmer Fredette, the former 10th overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, just dropped 75 points in China for the Shanghai Sharks. Along with 75 points, Fredette almost had a triple-double as he also tallied eight rebounds and seven assists. In addition, the 29-year-old was 24-of-34 from the field, including 7-of-10 on 3-pointers, and was 20-of-21 […]

Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks just blasted the Atlanta Hawk’s Twitter handler, tagging him as a high schooler. The post below features an edited clip of Kanter, front flipping and landing on his back after a battle for a rebound: https://twitter.com/ATLHawks/status/1060567874455003136 Kanter himself retweeted the clip and responded to it. He added that […]

Prior to an NBA game or any sports event, the whole arena offers a moment of silence as a sign of respect to those who have fallen to a recent tragic incident. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been part of many of these pre-game traditions, and he uttered the harsh yet accurate […]

Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets kept mum when asked about his right elbow injury. As per Tim MacMahon of ESPN: Chris Paul is dealing with a right elbow injury that he won't discuss. Asked how much it's impacting his shooting, he said, "I can play better." He's taking a big share of the blame […]

After Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks jammed on Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney, power forward Draymond Green was so stunned that his face seemed to be glitching. Check out the clip below as posted by SLAM: Giannis’ dunk has Draymond in awe 😮 (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/9sySObaXGy — SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 9, 2018 Antetokounmpo […]

In the first half of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns, Kyrie Irving was the only starter to score in the first half. As observed by Chris Forsberg of NBCS Boston, Irving notched 13 points in the first half. The other starters — Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward, Jaylen Brown, and Al […]

Sports photographers take hundreds or even thousands of pictures every game. Since they are professionals, almost all of them are good. But only a few of them can be called picture-perfect, such as the one featuring Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Check out the photo below featuring Adams in what looks like a […]

It’s official. The L.A. Clippers new Nike City Edition jerseys are now out. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, below is a first look of the new Nike City Edition jerseys, which is a celebration of their 35th season in LA. The L.A. #Clippers officially announce their Nike City Edition jerseys, celebrating 35 years in […]

For Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, Justise Winslow has helped the team deal with injuries, primarily due to his ability to play different positions. As per Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel, Spoelstra praised Winslow’s versatility — specifically his ability to play with or without the ball in his hands. Spoelstra also credited his professionalism, being […]

For Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs is utilizing the mid-range game better than anyone else in the league right now. As per Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel, Spoelstra praised how Popovich and the Spurs have managed to play their own style and not be dragged by what […]

In an effort to revitalize the winning culture of the club, New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale brought in legend Bernard King and wants him to build a bond with top rookie Kevin Knox. As reported by Marc Berman of the New York Post, Fizdale brought in the 61-year-old King during the Knicks’ shootaround […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart jumped over the front row in an effort to save the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A fan saw it as an opportunity for a high-five. But things didn’t go well as he expected: Awwww @joshhart left him hanging 😢😢😢 pic.twitter.com/RQh80Fmhti — Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) November 8, 2018 […]

Rajon Rondo of the Los Angeles Lakers flopped to perfection by drawing an offensive foul from Derrick Rose of the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a seemingly danger-free inbound play, Rondo decided to tighten up on Rose. So as not to turn the ball over, Rose gently pushed him off. Little did he know that it was the […]

When trade talks between the Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves were ongoing, Josh Richardson was among the names that were brought up. The discussions fell apart, but Richardson’s future with the Heat is still being questioned. But the 25-year-old is not letting the rumors bother his play. As per Dan Feldman of NBC Sports, […]

The Chicago Bulls botched a fastbreak opportunity as Jabari Parker overshot a lob pass intended for Wendell Carter Jr. But instead of blaming himself, Parker looked at Carter Jr. for the fault. Check out the clip below as posted by Tyler Pleiss. It was a golden opportunity that could’ve sparked a run. The Bulls were […]

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors is set to action tonight against the Sacramento Kings. In a video posted pregame by the Raptors, Leonard was seen shooting around and moving well. According to head coach Nick Nurse, they’re planning to clear Leonard to play tonight: “We’re planning on him going.” – Coach Nurse https://t.co/TgKdyCqx3z — […]

For Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, his team has the best defender in the NBA in Draymond Green. As reported by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Kerr was asked how they intend to contain Giannis Antetokounmpo when they face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday without Green. The brash forward sprained his right toe […]

Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki shut down the comparisons with phenom Luka Doncic, noting that it’s not even close. As per Marc Stein of the New York Times, Nowtizki reminisced for a bit and compared his entry to the NBA to that of teammate and rookie sensation, Luka Doncic. According to Nowitzki, he didn’t have the confidence […]

Apart from playing center for the Toronto Raptors, Serge Ibaka also hosts his own show on YouTube, ‘How Hungry Are You?’ He’s featured several people so far. But his dream guest is none other than Will Smith. As per Joseph Casciaro of The Score, Ibaka was asked several questions about his life inside and outside the […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was called “Seven” by his Mavs teammates last season as LeBron James inched closer to surpassing him on the all-time scoring list. James is now the sixth all-time scoring leader in league history. Right below him is Nowitzki in seventh place. It was in their game against the San Antonio […]

In the dying seconds of the third quarter, CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers went full-throttle to the hoop, then, stopped on the dime, and sent defender Donte DiVincenzo of the Milwaukee Bucks to the floor. Check out the clip below posted by NBA TV as McCollum forced DiVincenzo to touch the ground. He […]

The L.A. Clippers new City Edition jerseys appear to have leaked just days before their expected release. Per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, a player was seen wearing the jersey the other day at practice, which may be a sign that the team is about to announce them soon. The first day teams are able to […]

New York Knicks guard Allonzo Trier is being compared to Knickerbockers legend John Starks this early in his pro career. The 22-year-old claims that he doesn’t know what to feel and simply wants to play his game. As per Marc Berman of the New York Post, Trier was asked if there are similarities between his […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry admitted that the team is missing Elfrid Payton a whole lot after going down with an ankle injury. As reported by Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate, Gentry shared that with Payton in the lineup, not only do the rest of the guys play their natural position […]

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics believes that by the time that he’s 28-years-old, he would’ve won at least five championship rings. In an interview with Bleacher Report, the 22-year-old Brown was asked how many rings he’ll have six years from now. At first, he said he would have five or six. But finally, he […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have introduced their City Edition jerseys which design was inspired by the MECCA. Check out the clip below as posted by the Bucks via Twitter. Introducing the Bucks 2018-19 City Edition!! Inspired by the MECCA, celebrating risk-taking and the art of the game. More at https://t.co/2ki7LvqSKC pic.twitter.com/4TUgQzSlxh — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November […]

Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks recorded a 20/20 game as a reserve, joining only two players in the last 20 years who achieved a similar feat. Kanter joins Kevin Love and Hassan Whiteside as the only players to record a 20/20 game off the bench. Enes Kanter becomes just the third player with […]