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The Brooklyn Nets really wanted this one. They wanted it badly enough that Kevin Durant played through what he said was a sore ankle and dropped a career high 55 points. In the end it wasn’t enough and the Nets fell to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks 122-115. The Hawks have now supplanted the […]

With arguably the most surprising and most impressive ascension this season, the pressure heightens for the young Memphis Grizzlies squad in the playoffs. Being in the eighth seed last season put them in a “nothing to lose” situation last year, but they have risen to the second seed in the Western Conference despite the 22 […]

Still in the midst of catastrophic campaign, it would be a grave understatement to say the Los Angeles Lakers have played below expectations this season. Between constant injuries and lineup changes and an endless amount of losing, the Lakers are in a rough spot. Head coach Frank Vogel was even put on the hot seat […]

Despite their latest loss to the Atlanta Hawks that pushed them down to the 10th seed in the East, Kyrie Irving is not bothered by the Brooklyn Nets’ situation. After all, he is confident about what he and Kevin Durant can do. However, he admitted that for them to succeed, the rest of the team […]

The Golden State Warriors came up with what could be a momentum-swinging victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Dubs haven’t been very good of late, but this highly-impressive 111-107 win over one of the best teams in the Western Conference could just swing the tide in their favor. Klay Thompson came up […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels handed Mike Krzyzewski a disappointing end to his time with Duke, as UNC took down the Blue Devils in their Final Four showdown on Saturday. Of course it sparked plenty of reactions from the NBA world, with former Tar Heels like Vince Carter and Danny Green among the first ones […]

Nothing like a little referee drama to spice up an instant classic rivalry matchup. The Final Four game between Duke and UNC was going down to the wire, with the Tar Heels leading by three points with less than a minute left. Suddenly, a foul was called on Duke’s Trevor Keels as he was going […]

After working so hard to get back from a career-threatening injury, the harsh reality for Victor Oladipo is that right now, he has not done enough to earn his spot in the Miami Heat rotation. Things can always change for the better, but right now, the veteran guard is on the outside looking in. Oladipo […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is one of the best players in the NBA today, and it’s time to stop the disrespect on his name. When talking about the best young players in the NBA today, the name that often pops out in conversations are Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum and Ja Morant. Some are even […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks took down the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night despite the fact that the great Kevin Durant exploded for a career-high 55 points in another epic performance. Young wasn’t too bad himself, dropping a team-high 36 points as he led the Hawks to a hard-fought 122-115 victory over Brooklyn. Young […]

Saturday’s match against the Utah Jazz is Klay Thompson’s 30th game of the season with Golden State Warriors. He’s making progress towards being his old self, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing. Before the game began, Steve Kerr talked with the media about how he felt his star shooting guard has performed this 2021-22. “Overall, […]

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 in a Saturday night Western Conference showdown. Trae Young led the Hawks with an impressive 36 point, 10 assist double-double performance. However, it was Nets’ star Kevin Durant who stole the show despite the loss.  KD finished with 55 points in the contest, setting a new career […]

Klay Thompson may not be confident he can surpass Stephen Curry as the Golden State Warriors’ GOAT shooter, but there is no doubt he is one of the best players in team history. On Saturday against the Utah Jazz, Thompson became the Warriors’ seventh leading scorer of all time after he passed team legend Jeff […]

Kyrie Irving has been a rather eccentric character throughout his career. The Brooklyn Nets star has a penchant for doing unusual things on and off the court. While this one isn’t unusual in itself, it’s still pretty funny to see happen in an actual NBA game. During the Nets’ game against the Atlanta Hawks, Kyrie […]

For a team that has reached the Western Conference Finals and Semifinals over the past two seasons, it seems unusual for the Denver Nuggets to cling to a top-six berth this season. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic is arguably performing better than his MVP campaign last year, but his teammates have struggled with the major injuries […]

The COVID pandemic has eased up significantly over the past few months and at this point, it is clear that we are all moving towards the new normal. However, this does not mean that the coronavirus has miraculously disappeared. As a matter of fact, Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets could now be facing a […]

Doc Rivers and the Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor Saturday afternoon, looking to put an end to their three-game losing skid. Next up on the schedule was a meeting with a possible playoff opponent in the Charlotte Hornets. This game was neck-and-neck heading into halftime, but that change quickly when both teams took the […]

The Brooklyn Nets take on the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday in a game that will have major implications on both teams’ playoff hopes this season. Ben Simmons is still out of action for the Nets and the possibility of the former Rookie of the Year sitting out the rest of the season is now sounding […]

After being ruled out for the rest of the regular season, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry vows to do everything in his power to get back in time for the playoffs. Curry has been out since mid-March after sustaining a foot injury in their game against the Boston Celtics. He suffered the injury after […]

Manu Ginobili had been to multiple championships throughout his 16-year NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, but there are two specific title runs that really stand out to him: 2014 and 2005. The 2014 title is sweet for Ginobili, as it served as the Spurs’ payback for that 2013 title bout that saw LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got both LeBron James and Anthony Davis back on the floor together on Friday night in what many considered to be a must-win game for the squad. Unfortunately for them, LeBron and AD’s return still wasn’t enough to save a hapless Lakers side as they lost to the New Orleans […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili is set to be inducted as a First Ballot Hall of Famer, but he knows he did not do it alone. Speaking to the media after his induction into the 2022 Hall of Fame class has been confirmed, Ginobili opened up about his journey in the NBA from being […]

After seasons of perennial contention with James Harden, the Houston Rockets are now at the bottom of the Western Conference. They now have a young core of players, combined with their own pick in the upcoming draft. They are hoping it is the number one selection, of course, but even if it is not, the […]

The Charlotte Hornets finally welcomed Gordon Hayward back to the lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers after he spent the last seven weeks rehabbing from multiple injuries and overcoming COVID-19. In limited minutes, Hayward put up five points, three rebounds, and 4 assists on 2-of-6 shooting in Charlotte’s 144-114 blowout loss. Hayward came off […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant isn’t afraid to speak his mind. His most recent eye-opening comments involved his former teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors. The superstar made it clear that he is expecting both teams to retire his jersey once he retires from the NBA. Neither team addressed Durant’s bold statement, […]

It has been a disappointing season for the Washington Wizards. The team from the capital city of the US started off well, winning ten out of their first 13 games. After that, however, it has all gone downhill and even trading for Kristaps Porzingis at the trade deadline did not help. The Wizards are out […]

The Philadelphia 76ers dismantled the Charlotte Hornets as they look to become the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid is in a similar race for the MVP award. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers looked to kill two birds with one stone against the Hornets. Philadelphia won 144-114 against Charlotte. After the game, Rivers […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of biggest the disappointments of the 2021-22 NBA season. In what was expected to be the first full season of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, all three have either missed significant time or are already gone from the roster. Harden was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers at the […]

The NBA’s regular season ends on April 10th, and the Golden State Warriors are limping to the finish line. A team that many considered best in the league and favorites to win the championship is now 3-7 in its last 10 games. Having only five games left in the season adds a ton of pressure […]

The Boston Celtics have lost one of their most crucial pieces to injury in big man Robert Williams. However, the good news for them is that Williams’ knee injury isn’t as serious as originally thought. Williams tore the meniscus in his left knee in last Sunday’s 134-112 victory at home over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He […]

The New York Knicks are finishing up a lackluster season, with a current record of 34-43. Sitting at 12th in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are officially out of playoff contention. Now, many are questioning head coach Tom Thibodeau’s choices when it comes to the Knicks’ starting five, specifically his decisions at point guard. Alec […]

The New Orleans Pelicans earned a hard-fought win against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night. Their win secured a full regular-season sweep against LeBron James and company, a very impressive feat. Following the game in Los Angeles, Kendrick Perkins tweeted his admiration towards the Pelicans and their tenacity and unwavering success over the Lakers. The […]

The Miami Heat will pay a visit to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Saturday. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Heat-Bulls prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. The Heat seem to have broken out of their funk as they took […]

It’s been a downright disappointing season for the New York Knicks after such a promising 2020-21. Currently in 12th place, they’re already out of contention for the play-in, which means it makes zero sense to keep playing their starters if not at 100% health. That being said, head coach Tom Thibodeau has ruled out Julius […]

The Detroit Pistons are putting on a masterclass of tanking this season. They have one of the worst records in the NBA but their young guys are showing potential. Cade Cunningham looks like the real deal and Marvin Bagley III is starting to look solid. A myriad of other youngsters has Detroit ready for the […]

On Friday night, the New Orleans Pelicans officially completed the season sweep of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in epic fashion at Crypto.com Arena. Brandon Ingram made sure to troll The King after he missed the game-tying shot, but the Pelicans’ Twitter page also poked their fun at Los Angeles following the contest. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another brutal loss Friday night. They fell 114-111 to the New Orleans Pelicans in their first home game since March 23. After the loss, a member of the media asked Russell Westbrook about the impact that Lakers fans have on games. The point guard basically said that there’s no difference […]

The Utah Jazz head to Northern California to take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in a possible first-round playoff preview. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Warriors prediction and pick. The Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 122-109 on Thursday night. The win snapped a five-game losing streak. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will pay a visit to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks in a 1 PM ET Saturday. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Cavaliers-Knicks prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. Cleveland is coming off a […]