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The moment is ingrained in every Golden State Warriors fan’s memory. It’s the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavs and the Dubs. Then-Cavs star LeBron James and Warriors forward Draymond Green ended up entangled while chasing after a loose ball, with Green hitting the floor. James then attempted to step over Green, which the […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons’ exit from the franchise will go down as one of the most scrutinized stories in NBA history. Seemingly every fan in Philadelphia had a take on Simmons- almost certainly not a good one- and the 76ers players were constantly peppered with questions on the disgruntled star to the point […]

The Denver Nuggets will face the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference battle. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Kings prediction and pick. These teams have had very different seasons. The Nuggets went through some early struggles, but have pulled their play together to earn a 33-25 record, which is […]

The Golden State Warriors will face the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Warriors-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. A couple of years ago this would have been a must-watch game, but that’s not the case anymore. The Warriors have retained their high level of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the NBA’s top team the Phoenix Suns tonight. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Thunder prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns are ready to start the second half of the season on the same path they have been on since the beginning. They are (48-10) this […]

The partnership between Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans has worked terribly so far. In three years, neither side is closer to reaching their goals. The Williamson saga has played out very weirdly this season. His injury status has hardly improved and rumors are flying around that he is not happy there. Such rumors […]

Hall of Famer and Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas has chimed in on who he thinks the true GOAT is. While Michael Jordan is hailed as the greatest ever by many, Thomas believes when it’s all said and done, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be crowned with that honor. Via First Take: “I […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Timberwolves prediction and pick. This is the perfect game to help bring the NBA back from the All-Star break. These are two of the most exciting teams in the league, largely because […]

This should be an exciting Eastern Conference matchup tonight! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Bulls prediction and pick. This has the makings of being a very high-scoring affair. The Atlanta Hawks are (28-30) on the season and will take on the (38-21) Chicago Bulls. Atlanta is currently ninth in the […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George was the subject of memes and criticism for his subpar performance in the 2020 NBA playoffs, which occurred in the bubble at the Orlando complex in Disney World with the pandemic raging on. George recently revealed that there was something going on behind the scenes contributing to those struggles […]

Zion Williamson has yet to play for the New Orleans Pelicans this season due to a lingering foot injury. There have also been countless rumors insinuating that he is not happy with the organization, most notably because of a “rift” and “lack of trust” with boss David Griffin. Well, after showing some love to Pelicans […]

The second half of the NBA season kicks off tonight! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Pistons prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers look to continue their success from the first half of the season. They are (35-23) on the year and are set to face a favorable opponent right off […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shot up the Western Conference ahead of the All-Star break and are looking to keep playing good basketball in the second half of the season. Anthony Edwards has no doubts about his squad, and made a bold claim while on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Thursday. Edwards declared that the Timberwolves are […]

There is a lot of drama and speculation throughout the New Orleans Pelicans’ saga with Zion Williamson. The star power forward has yet to play a game this season due to injury, and a potential reason for his “detachment” from the team recently surfaced. Rumor has it, Williamson doesn’t trust the Pelicans’ vice president of […]

The Washington Wizards surprised the NBA world when they acquired forward/center Kristaps Porzingis from the Dallas Mavericks. Porzingis’ time in Dallas didn’t go quit as the franchise had planned, partly due to the big man’s injury history rearing its ugly head. Unfortunately, Porzingis’ debut with the Wizards will have to wait a bit longer. The […]

After enjoying a week off to rest and recuperate, teams around the NBA are gearing up for the final weeks of the regular season. One group the basketball community will be watching intently moving forward is the Philadelphia 76ers. When they take the floor in Minnesota Friday night, their lineup might look much different. The […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision to split up the franchise’s longtime backcourt tandem of CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard at the NBA trade deadline. While McCollum was a fan favorite, the decision to trade him to the New Orleans Pelicans was one that had to be made, especially amid the emergence of Anfernee […]

The NBA continues on Thursday night with this elite Eastern Conference matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Nets prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics ended the first half of the season by winning nine of their final 10 games. They would have won 10 straight if they didn’t collapse against […]

While he hasn’t logged a single minute, the last eight months represent the most eventful portion of new Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons’ professional career. A brutal slump from the free throw line in the playoffs last season culminated in his not wanting to get fouled, thus passing on an open dunk in crunch time […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are dealing with a bit of disarray surrounding their franchise cornerstone, Zion Williamson. The injured former No. 1 pick hasn’t featured in a game this season, and recent rumors have emerged suggesting there’s a significant level of detachment between Williamson and the Pelicans. After JJ Redick blasted the 21-year-old for not […]

Kyrie Irving has yet to play a home game for the Brooklyn Nets this season. He chose not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and there is a vaccine mandate across New York City for indoor spaces. This mandate includes the Nets’ home court in the Barclays Center. However, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that […]

Desmond Bane and the Memphis Grizzlies are perfect for each other. Bane fits perfectly with the young squad that plays with a chip on its shoulder. As the team’s premier 3-point shooter, he is extremely important to their game plan. He averages 17.9 points per game while shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc. Bane […]

On Thursday the final juncture of the NBA season begins, and the Golden State Warriors have a desire to end on a good note. They have the second-best record in the NBA, but if they want to stay there, it’s one thing they need to start doing better, and Stephen Curry believes he understands what […]

Tyrese Haliburton joining the Indiana Pacers marks a huge moment for the franchise. They now have one of the brightest young players in the NBA as they look to rebuild. Indiana is set to focus on getting Haliburton ready to lead the team and develop young players like Jalen Smith, Chris Duarte and Goga Bitadze […]

The second half officially kicks off on Thursday for the OKC Thunder as they prepare for a tough matchup at home against the NBA-best Phoenix Suns. The Thunder have been without their franchise star Shai-Gilgeous Alexander for 10 games due to an ankle sprain. That being said, is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing vs Suns? Is Shai […]

The New York Knicks and Kemba Walker just made the mutual decision for him to sit for the remainder of the season. What does this mean for the point guard position and the Knicks’ strategy after the All-Star break? The way Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was talking on Wednesday, it seems like veteran Alec Burks […]

Kemba Walker’s homecoming to the New York Knicks has gone poorly for everyone. The kid from the Bronx has struggled mightily this season and has agreed to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. It was his decision to make and the team supported it. His production is way down and his time in […]

It’s pretty easy to root for Michael Jordan or LeBron James if you’re into basketball cards. The former owned the league through the late 80s to 90s while the latter is breaking countless records even up to now. While all of those things are true, there will always be a special place in the hobby […]

In front of 19,000 screaming fans, Stephen Curry torched the Phoenix Suns for 38 points. But a 6-hour drive away on the very same day, in front of a more modest crowd of 400, another 6-foot-3 point guard dropped 51 points, including seven triples. A “Curry-esque” performance. It was December 3, 2016. A typical night […]

There have been several names being floated all season long to win the coveted Most Valuable Player award in the NBA. At some point, guys like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry were seen to win the said honor after showcasing stellar individual performances. Although the battle for MVP will end in […]

After 10 days off for the All-Star break — besides the Very On LeBron James — the “second half” of the Los Angeles Lakers season tips off on Friday. The Lakers will begin their 24-game remaining schedule with a “home” matchup vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, whom the Lakers (27-31) trail by 1.5 games for […]

After a magical season first season with the Knicks for Tom Thibodeau, it seems as though the clock has struck midnight in New York and everything is back to normal. The Knicks find themselves in 12th place in a crowded Eastern Conference, almost 10 games out of a guaranteed playoff berth at sixth and 3.5 […]

Damian Lillard has had some memorable duels against the Golden State Warriors over the years. The Portland Trail Blazers star has proved himself as a worthy adversary, but his teams have just never been stout enough to go up against Stephen Curry and co. Instead of growing any contempt towards Curry and the Warriors for […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard joined Draymond Green on his podcast for a full hour. They discussed a range of topics. At one point, Lillard references the fact that he has not played with an All-Star since early in his career. That prompted the obvious question from Green. Do you think that’s […]

Right now, Malik Monk has emerged as one of the few lone bright spots on an otherwise lackluster Los Angeles Lakers team. The 24-year-old has become a key player for LA this season, making the team’s decision to sign him from free agency last summer a stroke of genius — especially considering all the other […]

The Golden State Warriors are getting ready for the final portion of the NBA season, and they are hoping to end it at full strength. This week, rumors of an early March return date for center James Wiseman surfaced and the chatter has Warriors fans excited. After a late practice in Portland, Warriors coach Steve […]

Good things usually happen for the Golden State Warriors when Gary Payton II is on the court. Head coach Steve Kerr as a firm believer of that. The Warriors mentor was vocal that he’s planning to keep Payton in the starting lineup with Draymond Green still out of action. Via Anthony Slater: “More than likely, […]

Early this season, it looked like the Dallas Mavericks didn’t have what it takes to become one of the best teams in the West. Even with Luka Doncic ascending to new heights, the pieces around him paled when compared to other powerhouses in the conference, such as the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. But […]

Well, it’s official. The Kemba Walker Experiment is over for the New York Knicks. It was announced that both parties agreed to shut down Walker for the rest of the season. Many praised the Knicks’ signing of Walker in the offseason, as the four-time All-Star was expected to bring firepower at the point guard position, […]