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Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls came back from the dead on Wednesday night to mount an epic comeback victory against the Toronto Raptors in their do-or-die Play-In showdown. LaVine went off in the win and after a show-stopping performance from the 28-year-old, it is clear that Zach already has his eyes set on their […]

DeMar DeRozan’s daughter, Diar DeRozan, took the spotlight on Wednesday during the Chicago Bulls’ Play-In game against the Toronto Raptors. Now many are asking: is she going against the Miami Heat? Diar went viral against the Raptors after she was seen and heard screaming whenever the Toronto players head to the free throw line. The […]

Coming into Wednesday’s play-in game against the Chicago Bulls, the Toronto Raptors probably didn’t bother to include a nine-year old girl on their scouting report. Perhaps they should have. After all, they saw her grow up. While the Bulls comeback against the Raptors certainly was a big accomplishment, the story of the game was Diar […]

The dust has barely settled on the Los Angeles Lakers’ epic overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their Play-In clash on Tuesday but already, the fans are buzzing about LA’s upcoming NBA Playoffs matchup against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. For his part, it is clear that LeBron James has already done his […]

Could DeMar DeRozan’s daughter be coming to NBA 2K? According to Ronnie 2K, it “needs” to happen. DeRozan’s daughter set the Twitter world alight during the Chicago Bulls’ come-from-behind win in Wednesday night’s play-in game, screaming every time a Raptors player took a free throw. That happened on 36 occasions. On 18 of those occasions, […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for their first round series against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. All eyes are on the former teammates who played eight seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell Westbrook played eight seasons with Kevin Durant on the Thunder, playing a total of 526 regular […]

Toronto Raptors fans didn’t hide their dismay after the team blew a double-digit lead and lost to the Chicago Bulls in their do-or-die Play-In game on Wednesday. The Raptors led by as much as 19 points. They ended the half up by 11 after a Fred VanVleet 40-foot buzzer-beater to end the second quarter. At […]

The Chicago Bulls have managed to salvage their season somewhat with a big comeback win against the Toronto Raptors in their play-in game on Wednesday. After a very inconsistent regular season and rumors of blowing the team up, the Bulls managed to come together enough to give themselves a shot at the playoffs. And they […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves did not take a shot within 22 feet of the basket in the final eight minutes of regulation in Tuesday’s overtime play-in loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The incredible stat speaks to the lack of aggression with which the Timberwolves played with the game on the line. After leading 86-79 at […]

There has been a lot of talk about Damian Lillard’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers, which is completely understandable considering how this team has added another wasted, playoff-less season under its belt. Lillard has been a loyal servant to Portland throughout his entire career. In fact, one could argue that Dame has established himself […]

Russell Westbrook has already come out to say that he has no beef with Kevin Durant as the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to face off against the Phoenix Suns in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. These two tore it up with the Oklahoma City Thunder many years ago before their union was unceremoniously […]

Things weren’t looking too good for the Chicago Bulls in the first half of their play-in game against the Toronto Raptors. The winner of this game will advance to face the Miami Heat on Friday for a shot at the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The loser would effectively be […]

The Washington Wizards failed to make it to the NBA Playoffs this season, but they’re still very well in the mainstream news cycle, thanks to the beef between Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie and Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma finally erupting on Wednesday. There are only two sides to this quarrel, and it’s either you’re on […]

It looks like Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is trending in the right direction as he looks to return to the team in time for the playoffs. Wiggins has not played basketball for about two months after he had to take a leave for personal reasons last February. While he returned to the team […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are playing the most important game of their season thus far on Wednesday when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in their highly anticipated Play-In Game. Unfortunately, the Pelicans will not have Zion Williamson available for this all-important clash, with the 22-year-old still nursing a nagging hamstring injury. FS1 broadcaster […]

The second and final game on Wednesday’s play-in tournament schedule is a Western Conference matchup between the 9th-seeded New Orleans Pelicans and the 10th-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. The game will tip off at approximately 9:30 PM EST on ESPN, and the winner will play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday for the eighth and final playoff […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the middle of their preparation for their first-round series against Mike Brown and the Sacramento Kings that begins this coming Saturday. Ahead of the series opener, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke highly of Brown, implying that the Kings mentor should be the man to win this season’s Coach of […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has arrived to his Oklahoma City Thunder’s play-in game against the New Orleans Pelicans wearing an outfit that looks like it’s straight out of a Levi’s commercial. The Thunder superstar arrived to the win-or-go-home game in a double denim number, with jeans complemented by a denim jacket over the top of a shirt […]

The Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls squared off in their play-in game in the Eastern Conference with the winner advancing to face the Miami Heat on Friday and the loser effectively being eliminated from postseason play. The Raptors were ahead of the Bulls at the half in part due to the stellar play of Fred […]

Some people are already calling the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings a rivalry ahead of their playoffs meeting. However, while Mike Brown understands the hype surrounding the match-up, he doesn’t want people to call it a rivalry yet. Brown does hope that it will turn into one, though, especially since it is good for the […]

You would be hard-pressed to find a more vocal LeBron James naysayer than Skip Bayless. The renowned broadcaster has spent years speaking his slander against the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, and there appear to be no signs of him slowing down anytime soon. Be that as it may, Skip is still taking LeBron’s Lakers to […]

Malcolm Brogdon has been a terrific addition to the Boston Celtics, who are consistently getting great contributions from the former Virginia Cavaliers star. With Brogdon embracing the role of the sixth man in Boston, the Celtics have become a much more terrifying bunch to deal with for the rest of the league. He’s been so […]

There’s no question Joel Embiid is one of the absolute best players in the NBA. The franchise cornerstone of the Philadelphia 76ers, he makes ‘The Process’ years well worth it even if those other picks never panned out. Joel Embiid is favorite for the NBA’s MVP Award this season and according to Sixers head coach […]

When it was revealed that Steven Adams will be out for the whole 2023 playoffs due to a PCL injury, the Memphis Grizzlies quickly signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a standard NBA contract from his original two-way deal. Apparently, while the team considered bringing in centers from outside the team, they felt that taking their […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers got their groove at the most opportune time would be an understatement at this point. This is after watching LeBron James and Co. valiantly battle back against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Tuesday’s winner-take-all Play-In Game in order to secure a spot in the NBA Playoffs. Lakers head coach […]

A Twitter beef has escalated the Washington Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma and the Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie, and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has made it clear whose side he’s picking. Earlier in the day, Green had this reaction when Kuzma came at Dinwiddie about the thing people always want to bring up for the […]

It has been a rough year for Russell Westbrook. At this point, however, the former league MVP appears to have finally found a home with the Los Angeles Clippers. He’s no longer the stat-stuffing superstar he once was, but it is clear that Russ will play a key role for the Clippers and their playoff […]

Although Andrew Wiggins’ status for Game 1 of the first-round series in the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Sacramento Kings remains seemingly up in the air, it appears that the Golden State Warriors forward is likely to make his much-awaited return to action on Saturday. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also said that Golden State […]

Former NBA big man DeMarcus Cousins shocked the whole world when he decided to take his talents overseas as he continues his basketball career. Even rapper and businessman Ice Cube was surprised by the move, so much so that he’s now trying to convince the big man to come back to the US and play […]

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers are headed to the 2023 NBA Playoffs after a successful escape act Tuesday night at home versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Los Angeles was able to complete that comeback despite the team not being able to fully capitalize whenever the Timberwolves sent double teams to Davis. Lakers head coach […]

Dennis Schroder made one of the biggest shots of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season Tuesday night in their play-in tournament win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Schroder buried a corner three in the final seconds of regulation to give the Lakers a three-point lead. Though his potential game-winner was snubbed by a trio of clutch free […]

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 108-102 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday in the NBA Play-In Tournament. LeBron James led the charge with 30 points and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Davis added 24 points and 15 boards. Dennis Schroder contributed 21 points off the bench. D’Angelo Russell, however, struggled mightily in […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers escaped by the skin of their teeth on Tuesday in what turned out to be a real nail-biter against the Minnesota Timberwolves. There were some high stakes on the line in the Play-In Game, and with neither team willing to give in, the contest needed an extra period […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green firmly believes LeBron James and the no. 7 seed Los Angeles Lakers have a legitimate chance to pull off an upset against the no. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. In the latest episode of his podcast, Green noted that the Lakers […]

Until recently, there were numerous indications free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. would sign with the New York Jets. Low and behold, the Baltimore Ravens flew in and inked Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal. The signing was music to the ears of Ravens fans, and apparently, Odell Beckham Jr. is ready to join […]

Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley have an ongoing beef, and while KD has nothing but respect for the NBA legend, don’t expect the Phoenix Suns star to patch things up with him any time soon. Durant has no plans to talk with Barkley in the near future, and he revealed as much on Wednesday when […]

LeBron James is an inspiration not only to young and old fans alike who witness his greatness on a daily basis but also, to his peers in the league who are likewise left in awe of the amazing things the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is doing in his 20th season in the NBA. This includes […]

Jamal Murray was out of action for the Denver Nuggets in two out of their last three regular-season games due to a lingering thumb injury. At this point, it is clear that his sprained right thumb is still bothering him ahead of the NBA Playoffs, but Nuggets fans will be glad to know that Murray […]

Playoff basketball is almost here, and the Boston Celtics will be taking on the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. While a lot of pundits were gearing up for a playoff rematch between Miami and Boston, Atlanta surprised the Heat in the Play-In Tournament and stole the No. 7 seed. With a 41-41 overall record, […]