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LeBron James’ signature move is the chasedown block. Since his rookie year, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has made a living out of terrorizing opponents from behind, catching them by surprise. However, LeBron is also a pretty decent traditional rim protector when the situation calls for it. Against the Clippers, LeBron James showed off his […]

James Harden’s step back move is one of the most feared moves in the NBA. The Sixers star’s ability to create separation out of this air and launch a fairly accurate deep ball is dangerous as hell. Combined with his finishing at the rim and penchant for drawing fouls, and he’s easily the most infuriating […]

There’s a school of thought that doesn’t consider Stephen Curry a true point guard. When you’re the greatest shooter of all-time, it’s hard to argue against not getting labeled a shooting guard. The word “shooting” is literally in the title. But the Golden State Warriors icon just made point guard history thanks to his co-star […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid couldn’t contain his excitement after finally getting to experience playing alongside James Harden, so much so that it seems he wasn’t able to hold back on taking a subtle shot at former Sixers running mate Ben Simmons. The Sixers absolutely destroyed the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, 133-102. Embiid and […]

After enjoying eight days off for the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers were back in action Friday night. Their final stretch of the regular season began on the road with a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Whether it was the added rest or a new face entering the lineup, the Sixers took advantage of this […]

The Toronto Raptors may have lost in blowout fashion against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, but they certainly got some positives as well after Scottie Barnes’ sensational game. Barnes exploded for a career-high 28 points to lead the Raptors’ offense. The youngster also had five rebounds and two steals, though it’s unfortunate Toronto lost 125-93. […]

James Harden’s debut with the Philadelphia 76ers has to be one of the most highly-anticipated events in Philly history. The former MVP was acquired by the Sixers in a blockbuster trade deadline deal that sent disgruntled star Ben Simmons to Brooklyn. The Joel Embiid-Harden pairing has been highly touted as one of the best in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially begin their second half on Friday night as they clash with the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Returning to the lineup is Carmelo Anthony, who has missed the last five games due to a hamstring strain. Prior to the contest, the Lakers veteran was asked if he thinks this […]

Patrick Beverley’s trash talk antics is a polarizing topic amongst fans. On one hand, fans feel like the Timberwolves guard can go overboard at times, especially when he talks smack against some stars. However, other fans are endeared to Beverley’s bulldog style of play on and off the court. One thing’s for sure, though: P-Bev […]

Wordle has been a massive trend in recent months, and by the looks of it, the NBA is joining the hype with its own version of the popular online game. Meet, Poeltl. Now, we are not sure what’s the relation of it with San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl–perhaps his name was just used […]

The New York Knicks might’ve fallen to the Miami Heat on Friday night at Madison Square Garden, but third-year guard RJ Barrett had the game of his life, erupting for 46 points. In the process, the Canadian made franchise history, becoming only the second player ever to score 40+ at the age of 21-year-old or […]

The great Shaquille O’Neal had a bit of a heated debate with fellow Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady on a recent episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq. The pair started off a healthy conversation about what it takes to be an MVP, but Shaq and T-Mac quickly disputed each other’s statements once the topic centered […]

As Zion Williamson was one of the most hyped individuals entering the 2019 NBA Draft, the expectations and pressure for him were skyrocketing to an exponential level. Before suiting up for his first official game, Williamson already sustained an unfortunate torn meniscus injury in the 2019-20 preseason, which caused him to miss the first half […]

The Denver Nuggets are one of the better teams out west despite not having two of their key playmakers in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Led by MVP candidate Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets are currently sixth in the Western Conference- and very much in contention. What’s not to like? Apparently, a lot. The Nuggets […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the most physically dominant players in the NBA today. The Milwaukee Bucks star’s insane blend of athleticism, power, and height has made him arguably the toughest player to guard today. Many feel that he’s a player that could’ve played in any era due to how dominant he was. According […]

James Wiseman’s return from a knee injury has been highly-anticipated by Golden State Warriors fans everywhere. The 2020 second-overall pick has missed the entirety of the season due to the injury. With the team lacking some size, his return to the court can only mean good things for them. On Friday night, the Warriors announced […]

With a ton of uncertainty surrounding Zion Williamson’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans, it’s become more apparent that his tenure in the Big Easy could be winding down sooner than expected. After being sidelined all season with a nagging injury and becoming more distant from the team, it’s led many to believe that Zion […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers on Friday announced the results of injured star Paul George’s MRI. The test on George’s injured right elbow isn’t good or bad news. “He’s feeling better, making good progress, but he’s gonna need a little bit more time.” Ty Lue on Paul George’s MRI. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) February […]

The New York Knicks were dealt a significant blow on Friday after it was announced that Derrick Rose will need to go under the knife again. The former league MVP is currently dealing with an injury on his right ankle and is expected to spend some time on the shelf. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

Just over two weeks removed from being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, guard James Harden has secured the first points of his Philly career. James Harden’s FIRST bucket as a Sixer is an and-1 💪 pic.twitter.com/SMVY5PIg9v — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 26, 2022 At the 8:43 mark in the first quarter of his debut against the […]

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo could make his return to the NBA court real soon after more than 10 months on the sidelines. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, as Oladipo joins the Heat in their six-game road trip that starts Friday against the New York Knicks, there is an increased possibility he could play […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar guard James Harden is set to make his debut with his new team on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. By now, many have heard and read about the rumors surrounding Harden’s exit from the Brooklyn Nets, the second team he has seemingly forced his way off in the last two seasons. Timberwolves […]

ESPN’s senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski just dropped a massive bomb pertaining to LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers. In a bombshell report that was published on Friday evening, Woj revealed that LeBron’s agent and KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul met with Lakers general manager and vice president for basketball operations Rob Pelinka, as […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a battle for the city on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Lakers prediction and pick. Neither of these teams has lived up to the preseason expectations set for them. The Clippers were expected to be […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently came out with an unprecedented declaration, unlike anything we’ve ever heard before. The King announced that he is willing to join whichever team in the league decides to draft his son, Bronny James, once he becomes eligible to play in the NBA. To make the narrative even more intriguing, […]

Former Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley was traded to the Detroit Pistons at the deadline in a four-team deal involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers. Bagley was beginning to be unhappy in Sacramento, as his agent called out the franchise for his client’s lack of involvement in the Kings’ rotation. Given the rumored […]

Tristan Thompson is happy that he’s now with the Chicago Bulls. After all, he sees it as a chance to make Dennis Rodman proud, as the NBA legend has always been a role model on the court for him. The Bulls big man said as much after debuting for the Windy City franchise on Thursday, […]

The Boston Celtics are doing just fine right now with their core of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as they are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference after a strong stretch of recent play. However, there was a time where the Celtics were linked to nearly every big-name star in the league, thanks to then-general […]

On Thursday, Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash hinted at the possibility of new recruit Goran Dragic potentially making his debut in the very near future. It sounds like that time has come as the Nets get a major boost ahead of Saturday’s highly-anticipated clash against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs Milwaukee Bucks. According […]

There is one Los Angeles Lakers player who truly has something to prove over the final 24 games of the regular season. No, it’s not Russell Westbrook. Westbrook is facing a major opportunity to step up as Anthony Davis nurses a mid-foot sprain (he’ll be re-evaluated in four weeks). The Lakers will need Russ to […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert couldn’t care less about the recent hate he received from Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. In fact, he sees it as a proof that he is doing something right. Ahead of the Jazz’s game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Gobert opened up to reporters about the issue. He […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Utah Jazz in a battle of two of the best teams in the Western Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Jazz prediction and pick. This game could be the preview of a future playoff series. The Mavericks have earned a 35-24 record behind […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was fined $25 thousand by the NBA for a pair of incidents during 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend. NBA Communications tweeted the news Friday afternoon, detailing the reasons behind the fine. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/GEILhiAcLf — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 25, 2022 According to the release by […]

The New York Knicks need help in a lot of areas. At this time, the point guard spot is the one where they are the neediest. They had struggled there all season and now are down to only a handful of options. Kemba Walker, who started the most games at point guard for the Knicks […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson announced last week that his father was missing and that he was seeking help from the public to identify his whereabouts. On Thursday, it was revealed that Robinson’s father, Mitchell Robinson Jr., had been found safe and sound. According to a report by Lucas Semb of pensacola news […]

Now a star on the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James started his basketball career in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. In his 19 years in the NBA, James became a household name. He has had remarkable success including four NBA Championship titles and 18 NBA All-Star honors. The LeBron James Family Foundation announced that they […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pelicans-Suns prediction and pick. These teams have had vastly different seasons. The Pelicans started the season as one of the worst teams in the NBA, but they’ve taken a couple of […]

The New York Knicks’ once-promising point guard situation is back to being a mess. Derrick Rose’s return from an ankle injury that has sidelined him since December was supposed to be a remedy for it. That remedy is no longer on the table. The Knicks announced that Rose, who just returned to practice this week, […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George hasn’t played since Dec. 22 because of a torn UCL in his right elbow. There was speculation that George could wind up missing the rest of the season, but he still seems to be on track to return at some point in March. Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes said as […]