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The Boston Celtics are set to square off against the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It is a crucial basketball game, with the series tied 2-2. Historically, when a series is tied at two game apiece, the winner of Game 5 wins the series more than 80 percent of the […]

Damian Lillard’s former coach for the Portland Trail Blazers, Terry Stotts, appears to be in pole position to land the head coaching job for the Los Angeles Lakers. According to reports, Stotts took a major step towards becoming LeBron James’ next head coach on Tuesday as he flew to Los Angeles for an interview with […]

Robert Williams has been integral to the Boston Celtics’ success throughout the season. The 24-year-old was forced to sit out Boston’s Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat due to a knee injury and it now sounds like he could be watching from the sidelines yet again for Wednesday’s Game 5 clash. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Fifty-eight games. That’s how many appearances Udonis Haslem has made for the Miami Heat over the past SIX seasons. This year, he’s averaging just 6.4 minutes off the bench. Nevertheless, it would be a mistake to think that the 41-year-old plays a minor role for his team. He may not be playing, but the truth […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant earned All-NBA Second Team honors after his phenomenal 2021-22 season; however, his teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. was not happy with that. For JJJ, Morant should have been first team, and he made that known on Twitter after the NBA officially announced the voting results on Tuesday. Ja is 1st team […]

There’s a lot going on with the Brooklyn Nets right now on the Kyrie Irving front especially after it was reported that the front office is supposedly unwilling to offer the enigmatic point guard a long-term extension. The good news for this team, however, is that Ben Simmons appears to be doing well in his […]

When the All-NBA Teams were announced Tuesday, Joel Embiid’s name was noticeably missing in the First Team. Naturally much like the rest of the sports world, the snub shocked Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum. Tatum made it to the First Team himself, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Devin Booker. However, Embiid who […]

Snoop Dogg is a man of many talents. He makes music, does Skip The Dishes commercials, cooks with Martha Stewart, and even had his own Netflix show where he was coaching a youth football team. Snoop will also DJ from time to time and the great Michael Jordan even offered him the chance to do […]

The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks will continue their battle in the Western Conference Finals in Game 5. After the Mavs won to keep the series alive, the Dubs will have another chance to eliminate them. This time, they will square off at the Chase Center. The Mavs face a massive deficit but are […]

The 2021-22 All-NBA Teams were announced yesterday. For Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid, it was the same story as last year. Despite being the league leader in scoring and having another MVP-worthy season, the Sixers’ big man was selected to the Second Team rather than the first. Embiid averaged 30.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.2 […]

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. And, at this point in the postseason tournament, almost every player is dealing with some sort of injury. This includes Jayson Tatum, who recently suffered a shoulder injury. However, the Celtics star had a positive update on […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been getting better each and every year. He’s currently in the midst of helping his team book their spot in the NBA Finals as they head into Game 5 against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. His rise to stardom was finally rewarded on Tuesday though when Tatum became […]

Game 5 is upon us! The Heat are back in Miami looking to bounce back after a blowout. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Heat prediction and pick.   The Celtics dominated the Heat in Game 4 from the very first basket. The Heat scored their first field goal of the […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the best all-around three-point shooting teams in the NBA. But that was not the case in their Game 4 loss against the Mavs. Golden State took just 28 three-point shots and made 10 of those opportunities. The efficiency wasn’t awful, but their lack of volume was concerning. Stephen […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ early exit from the playoffs was a major disappointment for the entire organization, but the team is looking to put that in the rearview mirror and bounce back in 2022-23. Kyrie Irving’s future with the team has come under question of late, however, due to his lack of availability throughout the regular […]

It appears Kyrie Irving’s decision to not get vaccinated could seriously hurt his chances of staying with the Brooklyn Nets for the long haul. Recently, GM Sean Marks made it clear he wants players who are available to play all the time, essentially firing a blow at Kyrie for his absences across the last two […]

Overcoming a 3-0 deficit against a team like the Golden State Warriors is almost impossible, but the Dallas Mavericks took one step closer to doing so on Tuesday as they pulled out a much-needed Game 4 victory. Now, the Mavs head back to the Bay Area looking to keep the series alive and force a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the process of one of the largest rebuilds in NBA history. They finished 14th in the Western Conference this season with a record of 24-58. This was their second consecutive season with 24 or fewer victories. Their youthful roster has begun to establish some young building blocks such as […]

The fatal shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas provided yet another outcry from the American public to fix the country’s gun problem and stop these senseless, ongoing tragedies. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving joined several people from the sports world in calling for change. Irving urged that children be protected from atrocities like this […]

The NBA recently released its All-NBA teams for the 2021-22 season on Tuesday. Young stars like Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Devin Booker have all solidified their statuses and made their marks as members of the elite list. However, aside from them, the NBA still has a ton of youthful talent that has yet to […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been in the spotlight lately for a disrespectful comment made by New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson towards him. However, Anderson should be in the spotlight more for his approach to the game. In an interview with The Athletic, White Sox manager Tony La Russa spoke about […]

The Dallas Mavericks took care of business in Game 4 at home and will live to see another day. The odds are undeniably stacked against them, but recent comments from Mavs head coach Jason Kidd will excite Dallas fans. Kidd explained how the Mavs exposed the Warriors’ weakness in Game 4. “They’re going to play […]

The youthful Memphis Grizzlies squad made a massive leap in maturity this season. Despite their youth, they made a statement that they are ready to win now by finishing with the second-best record in the Western Conference. If it had not been for an injury to Ja Morant in the Western Conference Semifinals, there is […]

Despite being a cornerstone of the Phoenix Suns since being drafted in 2018, Deandre Ayton and the team both failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension last offseason. The star big man demanded a max salary of five-year, $170 million but the Suns didn’t budge as they opted to pay the other players […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in a state of flux following their disappointing 2021-22 season. Most of their season was overshadowed by the vaccine drama with Kyrie Irving and trading James Harden for Ben Simmons. There was not much of a focus on the regular season and this clearly came back to bite Brooklyn. Despite remaining […]

Hidden in the nightmare that was the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers season was a strong — albeit, injury-riddled — campaign for LeBron James. In the 56 games he played, James was nothing short of brilliant and one of the most productive scorers across the whole league. Despite missing nearly a third of the regular season, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies greatly overachieved this season by securing a record of 56-26 on the season and ending second in the Western Conference. The scrappy Grizzlies squad proved that they are ready to compete sooner rather than later and leave plenty to build on following the season. After being knocked out in the Western Conference […]

The Golden State Warriors lost their chance to sweep the Dallas Mavericks out of the NBA playoffs in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The Mavs stood up and prevented their elimination with a 119-109 win. The Mavs picked up the pace and made their 3-point shots in Game 4, converting 20 of their […]

Dallas Mavs star Jalen Brunson joined “Inside the NBA” to discuss the Mavericks’ 119-109 Game 4 victory over the Warriors. Dallas’s clutch victory keeps them alive for the moment. They still trail 3-1 in the series, but Brunson understands what the mindset needs to be moving forward. The guard discussed the Mavs game plan following […]

The Dallas Mavericks successfully defended their homecourt in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. They came out and lit up the Golden State Warriors to stave off elimination in the 2022 NBA playoffs. Even though the Warriors made it close near the end of the game, the Mavs took the 119-109 victory. Jalen Brunson […]

It has been an exciting NBA postseason with plenty of good storylines. However, one major issue for each team involved has been injuries. Stars such as Ja Morant, Jimmy Butler, Marcus Smart and more have dealt with various ailments which has kept them out of games. Injuries are a part of the game, but Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks managed to avoid the clean sweep on Tuesday night. But the road back into the series is still one far beyond reach at this point. But rather than worry about the result and where it puts them in the context of the seven-game series, Jason Kidd just wants the Mavs to appreciate […]

Luka Doncic had quite a night on Tuesday as the Dallas Mavericks superstar achieved twin feats on what turned out to be a historic evening for him. Doncic not only led the Mavs to a 119-109 victory against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4, but it was also the third time in his career […]

These days, Chicago Bulls big man Tristan Thompson has been making more headlines for his life outside basketball than the things he’s doing outside the basketball world. Such is the prize/curse of once being in a relationship with reality TV superstar Khloe Kardashian. Thompson’s rather conspicuous relationship with Kardashian has been well-publicized. So have been […]

There are a few cards in the market right now that truly represent what the hobby is all about. Among these epic pulls belongs to no other than the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James. The four-time NBA champion’s 2003 Topps Chrome rookie card is one of the hobby’s most coveted items, especially those that got […]

Luka Doncic helped lead the Dallas Mavericks keep their season alive in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday night, with a 119-109 victory. The Mavs now trail in the series three games to one, but they are alive heading to Golden State. Prior to tip-off, the NBA unveiled the 2021-2022 All-NBA Teams. For […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going to live to fight another day after taking down the Golden State Warriors, 119-109, in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Emotions spilled over a bit after the final buzzer with Mavs star Luka Doncic seen exchanging words with Klay Thompson as the two teams headed to the locker […]

Houston Rockets fans probably wouldn’t have predicted that Jalen Green’s biggest rival this season has never played a single second in the NBA. Bill Simmons and his three fateful words against the Rockets rookie have circulated around NBA Twitter, drawing the ire of several NBA stars, including Jalen Green himself. After months of online buzz, […]

The NBA awards are a constant cause for debate among the NBA community. The top-tier talent in the league is deserving of recognition and is difficult to fully evaluate. The NBA awards have gradually been released throughout the postseason properly giving credit for each player’s impressive season. To finish the award announcements, the All-NBA teams […]