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After Draymond Green’s poor display in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Kendrick Perkins questioned the Golden State Warriors star’s motivations against the Boston Celtics. Green fouled out of the contest, and he didn’t make an impact at all with just two points, four rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes of action. While Dray […]

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 116-100. The stars from both teams came to play, as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins combined for 74 points. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart countered with 77 points. However, it was Boston’s […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr refused to provide an update on Stephen Curry after the injury scare he got late in the fourth quarter of the NBA Finals Game 3 against the Boston Celtics. For those who missed it, Curry and Al Horford scrambled for the loose ball with a little over four […]

The Boston Celtics came up with a huge win on Wednesday night as they took a 2-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Boston’s Big 3 all stepped up to the plate in Game 3 and it resulted in Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart matching a long-standing NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics are battling in what is becoming an amazing and enthralling NBA Finals. Game 3 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts was Wednesday night. The series was tied at one win apiece, making this game massively important. The stars came out to play in this one, as Stephen Curry, […]

Golden State Warriors held their collective breath during the fourth quarter of Game 3. Boston Celtics center Al Horford landed on Stephen Curry’s ankle, leaving him clearly in pain. Watch the scene below as the Warriors star was seen limping shortly thereafter: Steph appeared to be in pain after scrambling for a ball late in […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are a monster third-quarter team. If you need any proof, then look no further than their Game 3 display where they just recorded a seven-point possession in the penultimate period. With a little over five minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Celtics were up by nine points, […]

Udonis Haslem is going to be entering his 20th season in the NBA next term. That is, of course, under the assumption that the Miami Heat veteran does not decide to retire before the start of the new season. If you ask Heat president Pat Riley, however, it seems that Miami is more than willing […]

Josh Hart isn’t known to be a turnover prone player on the basketball court. He’s averaged just 1.2 turnovers per game throughout his career. But the Portland Trail Blazers swingman can’t say the same about his … AirPods? Hart was responding to gaming YouTuber Andrew Sigils on whether owning two pairs of AirPods is considered […]

Stephen Curry is a good defender, and his latest NBA Finals feat with the Golden State Warriors proves he has been criminally underrated in that aspect. The Warriors sharpshooter is one of the greatest offensive talents in the NBA. His shooting has changed the league, which is why he is considered the GOAT shooter. As […]

Ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics, NBA commissioner Adam Silver took some time to discuss a pressing issue that continues to be a major problem not only for professional sports, but for the entire nation as well. The league’s top executive shared his thoughts […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green took a bit of heat after he shared his true feelings about not getting ejected in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The outspoken former All-Star said that he knew he wasn’t going to get tossed simply because he “earned preferential treatment” from the game […]

It looks like Brooklyn Nets playmaker Ben Simmons is progressing well in his recovery from back surgery. According to Brian Lewis of New York Post, Simmons is actually done with the recovery phase of his surgery and is now going into rehab to get him back to playing condition ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. […]

There’s no denying that there’s some lingering beef between Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and Grant Williams of the Boston Celtics heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Well, it didn’t take long before the pair got into it on Wednesday night. Williams was called for an offensive foul after an illegal screen […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are dangerously close to missing their championship window. Dame Lillard is now 31-years-old and missed all but 29 games this season due to injury. The organization elected to use it as a rebuilding year and handed the reigns to Anfernee Simons. The 27-55 record left the franchise out of the postseason […]

After what was a horrendous debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook ended up on the receiving end of a ton of criticism from fans and the media alike. So much so, that some folks mercilessly gave Russ the moniker “Westbrick.” For those that require context, “Westbrick” is a reference to the Lakers […]

The Charlotte Hornets have made some impressive strides as a franchise in recent years. Their young core of talent has begun to grow and establish itself at a rapid rate. The franchise finished with a record of 43-39 and ended in 10th place in the Eastern Conference last season. While they were unable to make […]

The NBA Finals now shifts to Boston for Games 3 and 4 with the series tied 1-1 between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Dubs head coach Steve Kerr is more than aware of what Boston’s home fans bring to the table and he knows exactly what his team must do to counter […]

Draymond Green’s physicality against the Boston Celtics has been a bit of a big issue of late. The Golden State Warriors star stamped his authority in Game 2 and it didn’t exactly sit well with his opponents. If you ask Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, however, he believes he has the answer as to how […]

Kyrie Irving’s future with the Brooklyn Nets remain uncertain, though Charles Barkley is predicting he’ll pick up his player option. The veteran guard could opt into the final year of his contract with the Nets worth $37 million, but there have been talks that he’s seeking a long-term extension that would pay him $245 million […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in the midst of putting an intriguing roster together. The franchise made it to the play-in tournament this season after securing a record of 43-39. The youthful Hornets are not far off from competing and are currently in a solid position. While most of their offseason will be centered around free-agent […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley firmly believes that the pressure is on Kevin Durant to prove he can be “THE GUY” after the Golden State Warriors’ latest run to the NBA Finals. Durant won two championships with the Warriors after he joined them in 2016. However, Barkley (like most NBA fans) doesn’t count those two rings […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green sparked a huge debate when he started talking about the physicality of the 80s and the 90s as opposed to today’s NBA. The ESPN crew jumped on the conversation on Wednesday and it resulted in a heated moment between Stephen A Smith and JJ Redick. Redick is himself part […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards apparently has his press conferences to thank for being cast in Adam Sandler’s movie “Hustle.” The Netflix film, released on Wednesday, features Juancho Hernangomez (Bo Cruz) as the main star alongside Sandler (Stanley Sugerman). Interestingly, Edwards (Kermit Wiltz) acted as the antagonist to Hernangomez’s character. According to movie director Jeremiah […]

The Atlanta Hawks are seemingly set for an eventful offseason. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 2020-2021, the Hawks failed to meet expectations this season. Their 44-39 record solidified an 8th place finish for the franchise and they were knocked out of the playoffs by the Miami Heat in the opening round. It is […]

Vacation time is over for The King. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is back on the basketball court — somewhat — working on his game ahead of what many expect to be a bounceback 2022-23 campaign. On Wednesday, the Lakers talisman hopped on IG Live to showcase his elite basketball gene while playing with […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers were the laughing stock of the NBA during the 2021-22 season. Their troubles on and off the court were well documented, and it resulted in LeBron James and his squad missing out on the playoffs entirely after what can only be described as an utterly miserable campaign. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson knows very well that for the Golden State Warriors to win Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Klay Thompson will be key. Thompson has struggled in the first two games of the series so far, scoring just a combined 26 points on 30.3 percent shooting […]

Tony Parker is without a doubt one of the most influential figures in San Antonio Spurs franchise history. This is exactly why the team and the city would welcome him back with open arms should he decide to return. At the moment, Parker is the majority owner of both the men’s and women’s teams of […]

Udonis Haslem is the oldest player in the NBA right now. He’s turning 42 on Thursday and he just completed his 19th season in the league. At this point, it is only natural to ask questions about his plan to finally call it a career. Right now, though, Haslem isn’t ready to plan his retirement […]

When you talk about dynasties in the NBA, the first two teams that are likely to come to mind are the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. This is only natural simply because these two teams are the two top franchises in the league in terms of championships won. Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson believes the Boston Celtics must make two key changes in Game 3 of the NBA Finals to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors crushed the Celtics in Game 2, and it was quite clear Steve Kerr’s men are on another level when their offense clicks. […]

The Denver Nuggets are well into the offseason after falling flat in the playoffs. In fact, the team only mustered up one postseason win in the first round against the Golden State Warriors, a team vying for the 2022 NBA Finals championship. Despite the team’s lack of longevity in the postseason tournament, there are promising […]

For the entirety of the 2022 NBA offseason, it has felt like Donovan Mitchell’s time with the Utah Jazz is running out. His desire to request a trade to a better city and join a team like the New York Knicks or Miami Heat is reportedly real. However, he may not act on it just yet. […]

The trade rumors surrounding OG Anunoby continue to swirl as the offseason goes on, with rumblings that he might not be thrilled with his role upon Scottie Barnes’ emergence. Teams are lining up to trade for the Toronto Raptors’ defensive stalwart, who is not being claimed to be untouchable by Toronto. The latest two teams […]

The Phoenix Suns and Deandre Ayton are at an impasse. On one hand, Phoenix would love to keep its star center in the fold and run it back next season, even if there are still doubts about paying him a max contract. On the other hand, Deandre Ayton and Monty Williams were involved in a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans surprised everyone by making the playoffs and giving the Phoenix Suns a tough fight. But can they do it again? What they do in the 2022 NBA Draft will be a big factor in that question. Although the Pelicans don’t have their own first-round pick, they have the eighth overall pick […]

The Los Angeles Clippers endured an injury-plagued 2021-2022 NBA season. They have the talent to be a top-tier contender but Kawhi Leonard missed the entirety of the year while Paul George battled injuries and faced a covid scare in the postseason. This was a team that truly suffered from bad luck. Nonetheless, the Clippers have […]

The Chicago Bulls have one simple mission this offseason: Develop an improved roster and entice superstar Zach LaVine to stick around. This might not be the easiest task, as the Bulls already have a star-studded cast of players. However, a rumored trade for Rudy Gobert could be just what Chicago ordered. Chicago is interested in […]