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Without a doubt, any Kobe Bryant auto card collector would love to have that Michael Jordan grail and vice versa. Rightfully so because these two legendary shooting guards are among the select few to have changed the game of basketball itself through their stellar body of work. That’s why when a card that features both […]

When searching for winners from last year’s draft class, among the hottest are Tyrese Haliburton rookie cards. Even if that’s the case, cards featuring LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards are always preferred by most collectors in the hobby. But with the sophomore guard’s recent move from the Sacramento Kings to the Indiana Pacers, there’s a […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t let their blowout defeat against the Boston Celtics rattle them. In their final game before the All-Star break, they beat the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks on their own home floor. Even with James Harden still on the sidelines after the blockbuster trade, Joel Embiid reminded everyone why their […]

The ripple effects of the 2019 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors are still felt to this day. While some believe that had Klay Thompson not gotten injured in Game 6 the Warriors would have won out, Fred VanVleet obviously isn’t one of those people. On a recent appearance on […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of an incredibly dominant run in the NBA today. They have won 18 of their last 19 games, and have proven to be the best team in the NBA right now. Behind Devin Booker’s brilliance and Chris Paul’s steadying presence on the court, they are looking primed and […]

After suffering a catastrophic blowout at the hands of the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers hit the road on Thursday for one final game before the All-Star break. On their schedule was a nationally-televised meeting against the Milwaukee Bucks.  This meeting of two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams did not disappoint. With big shots […]

LOS ANGELES – Ivica Zubac and the LA Clippers took on the Houston Rockets in their final game before the NBA All-Star break. Just before tipoff, a special guest was seen high-fiving players court-side during the pregame introductions: Minnesota Timberwolves guard and former Clipper Patrick Beverley. Beverley’s Timberwolves played on Wednesday night against the Toronto […]

We all know that Giannis Antetokounmpo is freakishly strong. On Thursday against the Sixers, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar once again exhibited his brute strength by literally picking up a grown man like a baby. Yes, you read that right. And here’s the mind-blowing clip to prove it (h/t Bleacher Report on Twitter): Giannis picked up […]

The Charlotte Hornets might’ve played one of their best games of the season. Unfortunately, they lost in a double-overtime thriller at home to the Miami Heat, 111-107. It was a dogfight for all 48 minutes of regulation. It had the feeling of a slow slugfest 1980’s NBA game. Both teams were just playing inspired defense […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a tumultuous season thus far. They’ve shipped off most of their veteran talent, including Damian Lillard’s beloved backcourt partner CJ McCollum. It wouldn’t be surprising to most if the point guard would sour with his loyalty to the franchise he’s been on for a decade. However, it’s tough to […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a rather successful 2021 – 22 campaign. After struggling to get above .500 to start the season, the team rattled off win after win midseason. Now, the team rests seven games above .500 before the 2022 All-Star break, with a clear chance to crack the top 4 […]

No Kevin Durant, no Kyrie Irving, no Ben Simmons, no win for the Brooklyn Nets. The undermanned squad bowed down to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, 117-103. After an unbelievable come-from-behind win against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, the Nets couldn’t sustain their energy and fell to the Wizards for their 12th loss in […]

To say that Tyrese Haliburton’s trade to the Indiana Pacers was a shocker would be a complete understatement. Many considered the 21-year-old to be a key part of the Sacramento Kings’ core so it was totally unexpected that he was going to be moved prior to the deadline. Haliburton recently joined ESPN’s NBA Today with […]

Even with Kawhi Leonard’s departure after their NBA championship in 2019, coach Nick Nurse propelled the Toronto Raptors to a second round appearance in the NBA Playoffs in the following campaign. Due to playing all their home games in Tampa, Florida last season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was inevitable for the Raptors to […]

No jaws were left undropped on Thursday night as the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets went at it in a pulsating contest. The game needed two overtimes to decide the result, with the Heat escaping with a 111-107 victory. Kyle Lowry came up big for the Heat in crunch time, scoring 12 of his […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a middling season in 2021-22 that has seen plenty of highs alongside a plethora of lows. Following on the heels of taking the eventual NBA Champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, to 6 games in the Eastern Conference Finals last postseason, expectations were high for this team going into the 2021-22 NBA […]

Duncan Robinson has been hailed as one of the best 3-point shooters in the league today. The Miami Heat marksman’s quick release and accuracy from deep have made him a deadly option since his arrival from the league. Now, Robinson has achieved 3-point shooting glory. The Heat swingman reached 700 made 3s in his career […]

Luka Doncic is a monster. The rest of the NBA is now realizing that the Dallas Mavericks star is a one-of-a-kind talent, a generational player who can turn around the franchise. His performance after the trade deadline goes to show the potential he can bring to the table. On Thursday night, Luka Doncic added to […]

After an MRI on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. That timeline puts Davis on track to be re-evaluated around March 10. The Lakers (27-31) visit the Houston Rockets the day before and host the Washington Wizards night […]

When you think of the Indiana Pacers, only a few legendary players come to mind. They are Reggie Miller, Rik Smits, Mark Jackson, Jermaine O’Neal, Ron Artest, Paul George, and of course, Tristan Thompson? Thompson was traded to the Pacers as part of the package that sent Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings. He suited […]

Before their shocking upset at the hands of the Detroit Pistons, the Boston Celtics were on the midst of their best stretch of the season winning nine consecutive games. Coach Ime Udoka has built an identity for his squad as the second-best defensive unit in the association. The length and versatility of Boston has been […]

After missing out on the All-NBA team for the 2020-21 season, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum lost a whopping $32.6 million in bonuses from his current contract. That’s much more than what most of us would earn in a lifetime, so it’s completely understandable that Tatum isn’t too pleased with this development. The Celtics star […]

Entering the NBA, the biggest asset that LaMelo Ball had going for him was his passing. The Charlotte Hornets star was the most prolific passer of his draft class, with elite vision and the guts to attempt every pass in the book. Well into his second year, it’s safe to say that Ball’s playmaking has […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has become one of the most imposing players in the NBA. Giannis has bulked up considerably since entering the NBA, becoming a paint beast in the process. The Bucks star has even added a capable three-point shot to his game, something people thought he wouldn’t be capable of doing. […]

It has now been eight months since Sonya, the mother of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, filed for divorce from her husband, Dell Curry. This came as a complete shock for many considering how Sonya and Dell were seen as one of the most endearing couples in all of basketball. As it turns out, […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a great young core, and they have a shot at making a solid postseason run. Charlotte is led by second-year guard LaMelo Ball. Ball has played at a high level this season, earning himself a spot in the All-Star Game. The Hornets are making an effort to contend in the competitive […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is without a doubt one of the most competitive individuals in the history of the game. This is exactly why it comes as no surprise that The King once sort of clashed heads with another Lakers icon in Kobe Bryant. Before the Black Mamba’s untimely passing in January 2020, […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors go into the All-Star break having lost four of their last five games. The biggest problem during this rough stretch has been on the defensive end. The Warriors are allowing teams to score 115.6 points per game over that stretch, 20th in the league, according to NBA.com. After […]

After it was confirmed that Sacramento Kings rookie Davion Mitchell is set to miss the upcoming Rising Stars mini-tournament due to an injury, the NBA decided to call up Bones Hyland of the Denver Nuggets as his replacement. This did not appear to sit well with Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant, who decided to call […]

Mere moments after the most transformational trade deadline in franchise history, interim general manager Joe Cronin all but confirmed what the Portland Trail Blazers’ series of cost-cutting, win-later moves meant for Damian Lillard over the season’s remainder. Portland’s superstar point guard would “most likely” sit out until 2022-23, Cronin said at a post-deadline press conference, […]

On Thursday, Goran Dragic came to a buyout agreement with the San Antonio Spurs which will see the 6-foot-3 combo guard become a free agent once he clears the waivers. There has already been a lot of teams linked to the former All-Star, which unsurprisingly, also includes one of his former squads in the Miami […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will battle the Milwaukee Bucks in a matchup of premier Eastern Conference teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Bucks prediction and pick. This game could be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals. The 76ers just made a huge move by acquiring guard James Harden from […]

Not long ago, the Charlotte Hornets were rolling, getting to 26-20 by winning seven of eight games. Since then, though, the Hornets have gone just 3-10 to drop to 29-30 on the season. This has them in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, juts a half-game ahead of the Atlanta Hawks and two games ahead […]

The Atlanta Hawks are fighting for a spot on the verge of the playoff picture. After firing Lloyd Pierce and hiring Nate McMillan midway through last season, they turned a corner and shot up all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. With the same band of players from last year, the music isn’t nearly […]

On February 17th, 1963, arguably the greatest player to ever play basketball was born in one Michael Jeffrey Jordan. On Thursday, Jordan turns 59 years old. As the 2022 NBA All-Star break approached, it’s a good time to sit and reflect on the league. In particular, the individual greatest games ever played on a player’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers simultaneously endured their worst and enjoyed their best night of the season on Wednesday. Anthony Davis suffered a disturbing ankle injury before LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Austin Reaves erased a 14-point deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz, 106-101. In a span of two quarters, the Lakers — and the Crypto.com […]

The Houston Rockets will face the Los Angeles Clippers in a Western Conference battle. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Rockets-Clippers prediction and pick. A couple of years ago, this game would have been a matchup of two of the most exciting teams in the West. Unfortunately, that isn’t the […]

The Chicago Bulls are riding a high heading into the All-Star break. Ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, they’re currently riding a five-game winning streak which puts them at the very top of the Eastern Conference with a 38-21 record. The most impressive part is that Billy Donovan’s squad is managing to win […]

Last season, Tom Thibodeau won the NBA’s Coach of the Year Award. He helped a woeful New York Knicks roster reach the playoffs, developed Julius Randle into an All-Star and brought back positive energy to Madison Square Garden. Just a season later, the Knicks are back to being out of the playoff picture with a disappointing […]