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Fans often complain about the high free-throw attempts of players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid take. Giannis just achieved a historic feat scoring 64 points vs. the Indiana Pacers. Lost in the discourse of the game due to the hijinks surrounding the game ball is Giannis’s free throws. He made more free throws (24) […]

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets really had a chance to spoil this historic night. During the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo passed NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most rebounds in Milwaukee Bucks history. On top of that, the newly acquired Damian Lillard scored 39, and both Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and coach Ime Udoka were ejected after […]

Unfortunately for the Phoenix Suns, superstar guard Bradley Beal won’t make it in time for their Christmas Day game against the Dallas Mavericks. He’ll even be out at the start of the new year. After further evaluation of Beal’s ankle injury, the Suns confirmed on Monday that their prized offseason acquisition will miss the next […]

There have been some great centers in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, and Shaquille O’Neal are just a few of the legendary big men this league has seen. After claiming last season’s MVP award, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is looking to etch his name next to those who came before […]

The Dallas Mavericks hit the road on Monday as they square off with the Denver Nuggets. It appears they’ll have Luka Doncic for the contest despite the Mavs star being on the injury report before the game with an illness. Doncic has battled multiple ailments and injuries recently and this illness is the latest in […]

Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets posted yesterday that he was not being let into Canada ahead of the team’s game against the Toronto Raptors on Monday, and now it is confirmed that he is out for the matchup. The Hornets were trying to get the decision reversed from Canada to let him into the […]

It shouldn’t be a big surprise that Jimmy Butler would have one of the most low-key car collections in the NBA. The enigmatic superstar will do anything to be different, so his car choices are the same. In an NBA world where the stars opt to drive around in luxury sports cars, Butler’s everyday vehicle […]

LeBron James isn’t just winning on the court. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar earned another piece of hardware on Saturday when a show he produced won the Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding daytime special at the Creative Arts and Lifestyle ceremony in Los Angeles, per the Associated Press. James was the executive producer of “Recipe […]

Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups didn’t express outright regret after Portland’s 118-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night, but he wishes he had a couple of plays to do over again. With 9:13 left in the fourth quarter, the Blazers coach chose to use his second coach’s challenge after an offensive foul […]

It’s fairly commonplace to hear a New York Knicks fan tell you they’ll never lace up a pair of Air Jordans because of all the times Michael Jordan crushed their dreams in the playoffs. However, Celtics fans may sing a different tune considering Michael Jordan went 0-6 against Boston during his playing career. Fittingly, the […]

Before missing last Friday’s road game against the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis had reminded fans just how frighteningly dominant he can be when at his best. The eight-time All-Star has scored 37 points or more while recording 10 or more rebounds in his last three games. But a major key […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest could have a familiar face competing early next year. Reigning champion Mac McClung, who is now a part of the Orlando Magic organization, has been invited to defend his crown, as reported by Shams Charania. McClung made headlines last season at the event for his eye-popping dunks. When asked if […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has received high praise from New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson as the two played one another Sunday. From one No. 1 overall pick to the other, Williamson said that the rookie sensation is going to be a “matchup” nightmare in the NBA according to Jeff Garcia of KENS […]

Danny Ainge and the Utah Jazz are reportedly considering moving All-Star Lauri Markkanen in a trade, and Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer gave a suggestion regarding what the team could be looking to get in return. “So what’s the line for an acceptable offer? My impression from talking to teams is that it’s something resembling […]

In the first year of Donovan Mitchell with the Cleveland Cavaliers, they had one of the best records in the NBA. Locking themselves at fourth seed was fantastic, but their postseason performance was horrible as they succumbed to the New York Knicks. The Cavs front office added a couple of pieces to bolster their lineup, […]

Things got a little heated on Sunday between the Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets for multiple reasons. Both Dillon Brooks and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka were ejected with under a minute remaining in regulation for arguing with the officials, but Brooks had been upset with the way the game was called for all 48 […]

The NBA is a star-driven league. Just this past week, that was very apparent with the performances Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, and Giannis Antetokounmpo had. It shouldn’t come as a shock to see the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Milwaukee Bucks — the three teams these superstars represent — at the very top of the […]

James Harden is a star point guard in the NBA and has a car collection to match. However, Harden has had his fair share of controversies off the court in the past few years. He made his way out of Houston when he wasn’t getting along with the front office. He joined forces with Kyrie […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in Toronto for Monday night’s showdown with the Toronto Raptors, but they may have to do so without one of their key contributors. Hornets forward Miles Bridges was denied entry into Canada on Sunday and he made a quick social media post on Sunday stating that he was “denied in the […]

Boogie is not done yet. Former NBA star center DeMarcus Cousins is signing a contract with the T1 League’s Taiwan Beer Leopards, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cousins is following in the footsteps of fellow big man Dwight Howard, who  found success in the same league last season. The deal is reportedly for four games, with […]

Two monstrous men will face off for the first time on Tuesday as Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo meet when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Milwaukee Bucks. Ahead of his first-ever clash with The Greek Freak, Wemby offered an awesome take on Antetokounmpo’s game. Via Paul Garcia: “He is probably one of the players […]

There’s been so much said about the Zach LaVine trade rumors that it’s almost too hard to keep track of everything. That becomes even more so as another team, the Sacramento Kings potentially enters the fold for the Chicago Bulls star. While ideas and destinations have been floated LaVine’s way, the two-time All-Star is open […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to take on the Chicago Bulls and push their winning streak to seven. However, there is a chance that the Sixers will have to try to add to their streak without Joel Embiid. After the Sixers’ pregame shootaround at the Wells Fargo Center, Embiid was added to the injury report […]

The Boston Celtics are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, and center Kristaps Porzingis is a big reason why. However, the 2018 All-Star has a lengthy injury history, so Boston is being as careful as possible with his health. On Friday night, Porzingis was sidelined against the Orlando Magic because of left calf […]

The Phoenix Suns escaped with a narrow 116-112 win over the Washington Wizards Sunday night, concluding a five-game homestand 2-3. The Suns, who lost four of five and six of eight entering Sunday’s game, started off very slow. Phoenix trailed by as many as 16 points in the second half before it rallied in the […]

Lauri Markkanen has been the subject of numerous trade rumors already this season. A trade is seemingly becoming more realistic as the Utah Jazz, who hold a 9-17 record as of this story’s writing, continue to struggle. Markkanen recently broke his silence on the trade rumors via a conversation with Sam Amick of The Athletic. […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ star point guard Ja Morant is set to make his 2023 season debut against the Pelicans tomorrow after serving his 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s Code of Conduct. While Morant has yet to make his debut, his signature Nike Ja 1 sneakers have been flying off shelves. Nike and Ja Morant will […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers did not have the makings of an impressively deep team throughout this past offseason. But after finally finding a trade to send James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, the newcomers have fit right in and given Nick Nurse a new, refined rotation. Free-agent signings Kelly Oubre Jr. and Patrick […]

Minnesota Timberwolves high-flying star Anthony Edwards has released a statement amid a claim by a woman that he pressured her to get an abortion. “I made comments in the heat of a moment that are not me and that are not aligned with what I believe and who I want to be as a man,” […]

At 20-5, the Boston Celtics are currently owners of the best record in the NBA and their superstar MVP-candidate Jayson Tatum is leading them towards the ultimate goal of an NBA Championship. It’s also been a big year for Tatum off the court as he released his first-ever signature shoes with Jordan Brand, the Jordan […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been riding high since that embarrassing 44-point NBA In-Season Tournament loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the semifinals. The winners of four straight games even made history against the San Antonio Spurs, sinking 22 three-pointers, a franchise record. Eight players hit a shot from beyond the arc in a […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is among the popular names being thrown around in NBA trade rumor discussions, with the Los Angeles Lakers also often cited as a potential landing spot for the high flyer. However, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, doesn’t want people to lean so much into that myopic view […]

Different places but the same faces is the main theme heading into an upcoming matchup between Donovan Mitchell, Dillon Brooks, and their two squads, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets. Neither player liked the other when the Cavs star was with the Utah Jazz and Brooks was with the Memphis Grizzlies. They would battle […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are 19-7 but they are just getting started. That’s a scary thought for the rest of the league, but with Damian Lillard seemingly finally getting acclimated to his new environment, it’s the truth they will all have to deal with. Lillard showed once again how much progress he’s made adjusting to Milwaukee […]

As the San Antonio Spurs continue to try to find their way, they’re navigating the reality of the last month and half. A 146-110 thumping at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans drops them to a Western Conference worst 4-21 and marks a 19th loss in their last 20 games. Despite that figurative umbrella, […]

The Golden State Warriors, entering their Sunday night clash against the Portland Trail Blazers, haven’t exactly been on solid ground even though they managed to swing a huge victory on the first night of a back-to-back against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Draymond Green remains out due to suspension, and Stephen Curry hasn’t been at […]

In what would have otherwise been just another regular season win for the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, franchise legend Giannis Antetokounmpo wrote his name in the record books once again. The two-time NBA MVP surpassed NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most rebounds in Bucks history with his 14th board of the […]

The Sacramento Kings have started the season 15-9 and are a competitive team in the Western Conference. Sacramento had a breakout campaign last season, earning the third seed in the Western Conference. While Sacramento is playing well, they could make a trade to upgrade their roster. The Kings have been linked to the Toronto Raptors […]

The indefinite suspension handed to Draymond Green sent shockwaves around the league. The Golden State Warriors star was handed this massive suspension after a wild swing at Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic. Many wondered how long the indefinite suspension would last. Now, we at least get some sort of timeline for his suspension, per Shams […]