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Damian Lillard’s hands are hotter than the surface of a griller Sunday against the Houston Rockets at home. In just the first half of that game, the Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard had already generated an unbelievable total of 41 points on the strength of a 13-for-19 shooting from the field, including a ridiculous […]

Damian Lillard is one of the NBA’s most explosive players capable of getting hot in a hurry and putting up a lot of points. The Portland Trail Blazers guard has unlimited range and is known for pulling up immediately as he crosses halfcourt and knocking down the three-ball. On Sunday against the Houston Rockets, he […]

The Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-104 on Sunday at Chase Center behind another vintage Klay Thompson performance. Here are three reactions from the Dubs’ pivotal victory against a fellow team fighting tooth and nail for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Klay Thompson comes through in the clutch Thompson led the Warriors’ […]

You’re a wizard, Klay Thompson! The Golden State Warriors superstar certainly showed that to everyone after he banked an impossible fadeaway shot from the corner while being tightly guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers. Midway through the fourth quarter, Thompson received the ball at the right wing. Unfortunately for him, he didn’t have the […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ hiring of new head coach Quin Snyder has been made official, and both him and Hawks general manager Landry Fields have made public comments about it. “I am thrilled to go back to Atlanta as the next head coach of the Hawks,” Quin Snyder said in a statement, via Kevin Chouinard of […]

Since the 2023 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers have been revitalized by the newfound depth around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They’re 4-1 post-deadline and have been specifically ignited by recent pickups in each win. In the final game before the All-Star break, D’Angelo Russell (21 points, 7 assists) helped deliver the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the more active teams at the NBA trade deadline. They shipped out fan favorites Reggie Jackson and Luke Kennard and declared the John Wall experiment over. They replaced them with Eric Gordon, Mason Plumlee and Bones Hyland. The first two are more recognizable to NBA fans for their […]

After playing in a game that appeared it would go on forever, you’d think that Sacramento Kings star point guard De’Aaron Fox would slow it down a bit during Sunday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. Well, Fox is not that type, as he showed he’s got plenty of gas left […]

Trae Young is unsurprisingly in a celebratory mood after the Atlanta Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets at the buzzer on Sunday. And why wouldn’t he be? Not only did they win, but he also played hero in the game. Young banked the buzzer-beater to help the Hawks take down the Nets 129-127. With four seconds […]

Trae Young is reportedly excited to work with new Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, and by the looks of it, Donovan Mitchell had a role in fueling the enthusiasm of the sharpshooter. The Hawks officially hired Snyder to be their next head coach on Sunday, though he has been mentioned as a frontrunner for […]

The Brooklyn Nets took on a new identity when they traded Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith. Unlike recent years, they suddenly found themselves stacked with long, athletic defenders while falling short on isolation scoring. This led many to believe an elite defense would be the […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a brutal loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after blowing a 27-point lead, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd cited multiple reasons for for the loss in the post-game press conference. “Got a little distracted by the whistle,” Jason Kidd said of the Mavericks after the built up their big lead, via […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most active teams at the NBA trade deadline. The major trade they made was to reunite with former draft pick D’Angelo Russell, but other trade might have been equally important. The Lakers added Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt from the Utah Jazz at the deadline and both […]

It’s no secret Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James studies the game of basketball, with an intensity matched by only a few in the history of the NBA. That was once again on full display in Sunday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks on the road. When James is playing, he’s content to take what the […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is clearly disappointed with their performance on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, he’s just hoping Luka Doncic and co. learned their lesson after the brutal defeat. The Mavs led by as much as 27 points in the contest, seemingly on their way to an easy victory. However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers seemed to have avoided disaster after microphones picked up LeBron James repeatedly saying he “heard a pop” after going down and holding his right foot late in the third quarter on Sunday. Instead, LeBron hopped back up and helped lead his team to an impressive 111-108 road comeback win over the […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t had a consistent season this year. They’ve been marred by uneven play and they’ve been struggling to maintain playoff positioning. They’re was chatter before the NBA trade deadline that the Bulls might intend to blow up the team if they kept struggling but they decided to stand pat. Their only major […]

In a season that has included a slew of disappointing defeats, the Los Angeles Lakers registered an eye-catching comeback and defeated the Dallas Mavericks 111-108 on the road. Big man Anthony Davis played a huge role in the victory with 30 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocked shots, but he was quick to credit teammate […]

A 111-108 win by the Los Angeles Lakers over the Dallas Mavericks and guard Luka Doncic matches the largest comeback win by a LeBron James-led team in his career, according to ESPN Stats & Info. James and forward Anthony Davis combined for 56 points, 23 rebounds and four blocks on the Mavs’ home court. Lakers […]

Quin Snyder has reached an agreement on a five-year deal to become the coach of the Atlanta Hawks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal includes the rest of this season. Quin Snyder will make his debut as the Hawks head coach as soon as Tuesday against the Washington Wizards, according to Wojnarowski. Snyder […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t help but get hyped up after watching the Milwaukee Bucks take down the Devin Booker-led Phoenix Suns even without his presence. Antetokounmpo, who was ruled out for the game as he continues to recover from the quad injury he suffered recently, was in attendance during Sunday’s game as he cheered for his […]

Draymond Green is poised to miss his second straight game for the Golden State Warriors due to a knee injury. However, it looks like Green‘s knee ailment could keep him out much longer for the Warriors. Green’s knee unexpectedly flared up on Sunday, which will lead to more testing and potentially an MRI, via ESPN’s […]

The Chicago Bulls have endured a difficult season as they are on the outside of the playoff structure with 20 games remaining in the season. However, they have won their last two games with former Los Angeles Laker Patrick Beverley in the lineup. The Bulls have held their opponents to under 90 points in both […]

Things got a bit heated between Austin Reaves and Josh Green when the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, with Reaves apparently threatening Green during the altercation. It is a bit tough to tell on video, but Austin Reaves said, “You ain’t s—. I’ll f— you up,” according to Jovan Buha […]

With the Atlanta Hawks tied at 127 with the Brooklyn Nets Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, the Hawks had a chance to close the game out, and the ball found its way to the hands of guard Trae Young. If and when that happens, that’s never a good sign for the opponent, and as was the […]

Miami Heat legend and Hall of Fame finalist Dwyane Wade received the President’s Award during the 54th NAACP Image Awards, an annual event that celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color. Also receiving the award was Wade’s wife, actress, producer, and author Gabrielle Union. During the acceptance of their speech, the parents […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jae Crowder revealed a plea to his Bucks teammates before a win over the Phoenix Suns, according to a Sunday tweet from Arizona Republic Phoenix Suns Insider Duane Rankin. “I told the guys in Milwaukee this morning ‘please get this win for me,’” Crowder said in Fiserv Forum. “‘I want this one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are battling the Dallas Mavericks with crucial playoff positioning on the line. The Lakers, who trailed by as much as 27 points in the first half, have battled back to make a game of it. However, things appeared to have almost taken a turn for the worse as LeBron James suffered […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young couldn’t be more clutch on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. With the game tied at 127-127 and just four seconds left, Young took the final shot and made sure he delivers the Hawks to victory. Young had no hesitation as he took over and put matters into his own hands. […]

Fresh off a 26-point effort in the Celtics 110-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night, Jaylen Brown will miss Boston’s Monday night game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. Jaylen Brown (personal) to miss Knicks-Celtics tomorrow https://t.co/rpHyyySkQz pic.twitter.com/kDanzpCQZw — CelticsBlog (@celticsblog) February 26, 2023 Brown helped steer the Celtics to the […]

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry has been upgraded to “questionable” for Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to a Sunday tweet from Miami Herald Heat reporter Anthony Chiang. He has missed the last eight games with left knee soreness. Lowry last played for the Heat in a two-point loss to the New York Knicks in early […]

When we get to the NBA offseason, one of the biggest questions will be whether or not Kyrie Irving decides to stay with the Dallas Mavericks past this year. Irving was acquired via trade from the Brooklyn Nets before the deadline, a move seen by some as desperation on the part of the Mavericks. According […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid isn’t just one of the best players in the league today but of all-time. While his Kevin Durant-like approach to social media and repeated playoff disappointments may overshadow his talent a bit at times, it’s important to put just how talented Embiid is into perspective. Embiid recorded 41 points, 12 […]

The Chicago Bulls entered the All-Star break on a six-game losing streak, dropping them to 26-33 and out of the play-in tournament picture. The Bulls’ struggles have had many fans calling for the team to focus more on draft position the rest of the season, especially because they owe the Orlando Magic a top-four protected […]

The Golden State Warriors meet the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday for a pivotal showdown between Western Conference playoff hopefuls. The defending champions are already poised to be short-handed against Anthony Edwards and company, still missing Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins. Is Draymond Green playing versus the Timberwolves, though? *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click […]

The revamped Los Angeles Lakers will be missing a key trade deadline addition for Sunday’s showdown with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. D’Angelo Russell won’t play against the Mavericks as he continues recovering from a sprained right ankle. Los Angeles’ new starting point guard suffered the injury early in his team’s win […]

Fred VanVleet is officially out for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to personal reasons. The Toronto Raptors guard and his fiancée, Shontai Neal, welcomed their third child to the world earlier this weekend. Dad Fred VanVleet 3.0 🙌🏻 Congrats to Fred and his family! pic.twitter.com/CTQLQhr2zB — 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 (@AaronBenRose) February 26, 2023 Sunday’s […]

When 12-year-old Chase Merriweather came to the basketball gym one day, he had no idea why a crowd was waiting for him. Little did Merriweather know he was about to find out he’s going to the NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, and meet one of his favorite players, who is Dallas Mavericks forward […]

The Orlando Magic are adding to their backcourt depth with the signing of veteran guard Michael Carter-Williams, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Carter-Williams will sign a two-year deal with the Magic, who already have point guards Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs, and Markelle Fultz on the roster. However, MCW spent his last two-plus […]