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After easily dispatching the Los Angeles Lakers the night before, DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls just couldn’t keep up with the Clippers on Monday night. The visiting Bulls trailed by seven at halftime and instead of turning things around following the break, they went the other direction and let go of the rope. They […]

Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves got the better of the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, and two of Gobert’s 16 points came on a midrange fadeaway jumper — drawing a hilarious viral reaction from the Kings’ bench. The Kings bench’s reaction to a Gobert midrange fadeaway 😭 pic.twitter.com/u9gFrkCMrp — Henry (@iktacoo) March 28, 2023 […]

Nikola Jokic’s chance to avenge himself against Joel Embiid after an embarrassing performance against him in January was taken away. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man was ruled out with a calf injury, making the Denver Nuggets’ matchup with the Sixers much less interesting. Despite a late comeback score, Jokic took care of business with 25 […]

We’re hyped about the upcoming movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which is an epic adventure about a team of five thieves who become heroes. So today, we’re taking it on the court and sharing our starting five based on Dungeons & Dragons characters. It’s time to meet your Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among […]

It’s hard to believe now, but back in their primes, Kevin Garnett actually wanted to team up with Kobe Bryant over Paul Pierce. The only reason it never fell through was that Kobe never answered any of Garnett’s phone calls. In 2007, Garnett was ready to move on from the Minnesota Timberwolves to try and […]

The Dallas Mavericks, in a season filled with low points, have reached their nadir this past weekend. Needing every win to keep up in the competitive Western Conference playoff picture, the stage was set for the Mavs to claim two easy victories with two consecutive matchups against the second-worst team in the Eastern Conference, the […]

One could very well make the argument that the Los Angeles Clippers are already in their nightmare scenario, as they will be without the services of Paul George until the next few weeks due to a knee injury. With a little over two weeks to go before the 2023 NBA playoffs, the lingering uncertainty regarding […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ last westbound trip of the regular season was not kind to them. James Harden didn’t play and Joel Embiid was absent in the final game, a loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers have lost three straight games for the first time since early December. But it’s not all […]

Even Luka Doncic himself couldn’t believe his insane pass to Jaden Hardy during the Dallas Mavericks-Indiana Pacers game on Monday. However, Doncic is certain about one thing: it’s one of the best assists he has ever thrown. Doncic admitted as much in his postgame presser following the Mavs’ crucial 127-104 win over the Pacers. The […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are third in the Eastern Conference, well poised to make the 2023 NBA playoffs and make a deep run in the postseason. However, in a bid to improve their chances, they would certainly want to avoid this Sixers playoffs scenario that could very well be a nightmare for them. […]

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley started on Monday in place of the injured Jalen Brunson once again, and like he did in the past, he didn’t waste his opportunity and exploded big time. Quickley, who had 38 points early this March in a start against the Boston Celtics, put on his Superman cape again […]

It comes as no surprise that the Philadelphia 76ers suffered a 116-111 defeat at the hands of Nikola Jokic and the mighty Denver Nuggets on Monday night. This is after both Joel Embiid and James Harden were unable to suit up in what was supposed to be a marquee matchup. Harden was actually a late […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been on the receiving end of a massive MVP hate after he ducked the showdown with Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic in Colorado. Embiid was ruled out for Monday’s game because of a calf injury, but many are skeptical of that reason and argued he was simply avoiding […]

LOS ANGELES – With seven games left in the regular season, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to make a lineup change they hope will help get them on the right track heading into the postseason. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Nicolas Batum is expected to replace Marcus Morris in the Clippers’ […]

The buzz around one of the most anticipated games of the season died down quickly. The MVP showdown between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic was canceled when the Philadelphia 76ers (49-26) decided to sit Embiid in their road-trip finalé against the Denver Nuggets (51-24). With James Harden also sidelined, the Sixers made things interesting but […]

Bronny James got LeBron James’ athleticism. If there was ever any doubt about that, the youngster erased all of it with a brilliant showcase during the McDonald’s All-American dunk contest on Monday. The eldest of the James brood displayed his hops in the competition, throwing down back-to-back massive dunks that sent everyone into a frenzy. […]

LeBron James shocked the basketball world on Sunday after he made his return to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers following an extended injury spell. It didn’t exactly work wonders for LA, though, as they still suffered a tough 118-108 loss at the hands of the Chicago Bulls. If you ask former NBA player […]

Insane athleticism runs in the family of LeBron James. That was on full display Monday night when The King’s son, Bronny James, put on a show during the McDonald’s All American Powerade Jamfest. Bronny James did not waste much time wowing the crowd in attendance, as he broke out a reverse two-handed throwdown off the […]

Monday night’s showdown between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Chicago Bulls presented itself as an opportunity for Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley to rekindle an old flame. Not too long ago, these two were teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, but on Monday, the pair wasted no time going at it as opponents. Westbrook […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, arguably the most popular player coming out of Texas basketball, didn’t hide his delight after it was reported that the Longhorns are keeping Rodney Terry as head coach for the long haul. Terry took over from Chris Beard following his December arrest and January firing, serving as the interim head […]

Immanuel Quickley had Madison Square Garden rocking Monday night, as he delivered a performance that had never been pulled off before by anyone in New York Knicks history. Up against the lowly Houston Rockets, Immanuel Quickley exploded for 40 points on a 14-for-18 shooting from the field to lead the Knicks to a 137-115 win. […]

Jalen Brunson was out of action for the New York Knicks for a second straight game on Monday night due to a right hand injury. It didn’t seem like the Knicks missed him very much, though, and this was thanks in large part to a majestic Immanuel Quickley performance, as the 23-year-old led New York […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t believe his eyes after watching his eldest, Bronny James, jump over Bryce James at the McDonald’s All-American dunk contest. After a great windmill dunk in his first showcase in the competition, Bronny tried to take it up a notch by jumping over his younger brother before dunking. It […]

Norman Powell is expected to play in the Los Angeles Clippers’ upcoming Southwest Division road trip. He has been absent since the beginning of March with a left shoulder injury that Powell sustained against the Warriors. Monday night’s clash against the Chicago Bulls will mark the 11th consecutive game that he has missed, and the last, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is a magician. For those who are doubting that, just look at his latest pass against the Indiana Pacers that shocked even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Late in the third quarter after recovering the ball, Doncic found himself trapped near the sidelines on the right side of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t be prouder of his eldest son, Bronny James, who just finished his senior season at Sierra Canyon and is now set to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game. On Instagram, James shared a beautiful message for Bronny where he expressed how “extremely proud” he is of what the […]

James Harden has received some high praise from West-leading Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone in the lead-up to their clash with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Prior to the game, Malone said that Harden has “checked his ego at the door” this season, going on to say that he has been impressed with how both […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be visiting Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Mile High City Monday night for a marquee matchup between two legitimate NBA title contenders. However, Sixers guard James Harden might not be available to play after appearing anew on the injury report ahead of Monday’s games. The question is this: Is […]

The Golden State Warriors have a huge game coming up on Tuesday as they battle the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chase Center. As of writing, the Warriors have just a one-game advantage over the Pelicans in the West (New Orleans has a game on Monday), so it goes without saying that Tuesday’s clash will have […]

The Washington Wizards still have seven games remaining in the regular season, including Tuesday’s showdown against the mighty Boston Celtics. However, at this point, it appears that Washington has given up on the season altogether. It’s going to be another shorthanded lineup for the Wizards on Tuesday with Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma, among others, […]

There is no doubt in Grant Williams’ mind that his Boston Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown deserve to be acknowledged as two of Top 15 players in the NBA this 2022-23 season. On Sunday with Tatum out due to a hip issue, Brown took over for the Celtics and exploded for 41 points […]

Instead of season-ending surgery, LeBron James traveled far and wide for a third opinion on his foot injury and dedicated three sessions per day to returning to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup. According to LeBron, his ramped up ramp-up was motivated by the Lakers’ realistic chance at grabbing the No. 6 seed in the Western […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown sent the NBA world into a frenzy last week after giving a noncommittal answer as to where he wants to play in the future. But for now, Brown is focused on getting the Celtics back to where they want to be: the NBA Finals. In a January interview, the 26-year-old […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. starred in Saturday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 19 points — on 7-for-12 shooting from the field — and grabbed seven rebounds in a game the Nuggets went on to win by a final score of 129-106. So when Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving expressed his displeasure over the ongoing blame game in the Big D after Luka Doncic shared his frustration with the team. After the Mavs lost to the Charlotte Hornets for the second straight game on Sunday, Irving was asked once again about Doncic’s recent rant where the Slovenian wonderboy admitted […]

Despite their inconsistent play this season, the Toronto Raptors are still in the mix for a postseason appearance in the Eastern Conference. If the Raptors do make the postseason it’s likely that they will end up in one of the play-in games. With the final stretch of the regular season ahead, every game is critical. […]

The Miami Heat will have a difficult time replicating their recent postseason success in the 2023 NBA playoffs. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in two of the last three years, the Heat might be fortunate to win one postseason series. The Heat were a Jimmt Butler 3-pointer away from beating the Boston Celtics in […]

Deandre Ayton has been out of commission for the Phoenix Suns over their last four games due to a lingering hip injury. The Suns, who are currently still battling for positioning in the West, are in action again on Monday against the Utah Jazz, so at this point, the fans want to know: Is Deandre […]

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen has missed the last two games due to a hand injury. Unsurprisingly, without their best player, the Jazz have struggled of late, as they own an 0-2 record since Markkanen’s been out with losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings. So when Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix […]