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Chicago Bulls superstar Zach LaVine is just like the rest of us: he wants the COVID-19 pandemic to end. After falling victim to the dreaded virus not just once but twice already, he knows how difficult it is to deal with it. Not to mention how it affects everyone’s livelihood and cause trouble to a […]

It’s fair to wonder whether the Toronto Raptors who got demolished by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night were truly were the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors that fell 144-99 played with no Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, or OG Anunoby. There was no Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa, or Gary Trent Jr. either. It’s not exactly a […]

Nikola Jokic missed Marcus Morris in the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. But he didn’t miss the opportunity to deliver another memorable performance. Jokic led the Nuggets to the close 103-100 victory to improve to 16-16, finishing with monster numbers of 26 points, 22 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, […]

Another year is coming to a close and it’s good to see that some things don’t change. For example, Joel Embiid’s troll jobs. The Philadelphia 76ers came away with a 117-96 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night with Embiid tallying a monster double-double effort of 36 points and 13 rebounds. But perhaps, his […]

If there is one thing Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey proved during their win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, it’s the fact that he doesn’t need to score to impact winning. Giddey, after all, registered zero point in the contest but did finish with a double-double of 10 rebounds and 10 assists. […]

With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine leading the way, the Chicago Bulls are looking primed for a spectacular season. When DeMar DeRozan joined the Bulls this offseason, many were not convinced that he could make a huge impact in the famed franchise. Atop that, some also doubted that he and Zach LaVine will have good […]

Tempers flared during the Sunday night clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards. Big men Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell got tangled up during a heated moment late in the third quarter. Check out the testy Sixers-Wizards scene here below: Things got heated between Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell after this play 😳 pic.twitter.com/pbJTzRwrg0 […]

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season. They entered Sunday night’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers atop the Central Division and having won two straight games. One of the biggest reasons for the team’s success this year has been the play of forward DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan scored […]

Four regular roster players. That’s what the Toronto Raptors had to work with on a night when Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Precious Achiuwa, Gary Trent Jr., Malachi Flynn, Scottie Barnes, Isaac Bonga, Khem Birch, and Justin Champagnie were all in health and safety protocols. The ultimate result, predictably, was a 144-99 blowout loss […]

Sacramento Kings interim head coach Alvin Gentry didn’t hold back his thoughts after the team got obliterated by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The Kings were actually competitive in the first half, keeping the game close and staying ahead at 50-49 after 24 minutes of play. However, they seemed to give up in the third […]

Sixers’ All-Star big man Joel Embiid has added a rare accolade to his name only he and Allen Iverson have claimed. In the Sixers’ blowout 117-96 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday, Joel Embiid scored his 7,000th point after nailing a 3-pointer in the third quarter. The feat was a special one as only […]

Following two straight days off, the Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in their visit against the Washington Wizards. The time off appeared to have done the trick, as the Sixers looked like a much different team compared to their previous matchup with the Atlanta Hawks last Thursday. Thanks to a strong surge in the second […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have played their season sans their biggest weapon in Kawhi Leonard. The Klaw continues to nurse the ACL tear that he suffered during their last postseason run. While fans definitely want to know how Kawhi Leonard is doing in his recovery, don’t ask Tyronn Lue. The Clippers head coach admitted that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Washington Wizards squared off Sunday night. The game was not very close, as the Sixers hammered the Wizards 117-96. With the win, the Sixers moved back above .500 to 17-16 on the season. That ties them with Washington in the Eastern Conference standings. However, as the game got away from […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost star center Karl-Anthony Towns to the NBA’s health and safety protocols earlier this week, and the team has acted quickly to scoop up a replacement for the big man. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, the Timberwolves have signed former lottery pick Greg Monroe to a 10-day contract on Sunday. […]

The Minnesota Vikings were unable to defeat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. It was a tough game, but they played their hearts out regardless. However, it appears Minnesota was lacking energy from the fan base, as Anthony Barr and Justin Jefferson react to Mike Zimmer’s pregame antics. According to Courtney Cronin, Mike Zimmer got […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t help but share his amazement over Odell Beckham Jr.’s latest touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams. In the Rams’ Week 16 showdown against the Minnesota Vikings, OBJ scored the team’s fourth touchdown off a seven-yard pass from Matthew Stafford. What impressed LeBron the most, however, was the tough […]

The Charlotte Hornets have added a trio of players to health and safety protocols. Miles Bridges, a leading candidate for the Most Improved Player award, PJ Washington and Cody Martin will now be sidelined, starting with Charlotte’s contest on Monday against the Houston Rockets. INJURY UPDATE: @hornets at HOU 12/27Miles Bridges (H&S Protocols) is OUTCody […]

The Golden State Warriors enjoyed a huge Christmas Day win against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, but not all is well for the squad after the big victory. Star forward Draymond Green has reportedly entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Sunday, per NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic. Golden State Warriors star […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a big disappointment this season. LeBron James tried to make sense of all the losing, which includes a current five-game skid, but his attempt does not hold up. After the Lakers’ loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Christmas, James was asked about playing with an influx of new players. […]

It was tough to see Isaiah Thomas out of the league. During his peak on the Boston Celtics, Thomas was considered one of the best players in the league. He made two All-Star appearances, finished fifth in MVP voting in the 2016-17 season, and almost led the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance. Unfortunately, he […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers lost another game on Christmas to the Brooklyn Nets, who were without Kevin Durant, 122-115. LeBron James was still able to do his usual thing for the Lakers as he went 14-25 from the field with 39 points and was the only plus in the plus-minus category for […]

With the multitude of injuries on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster right now, Tom Brady has targeted Antonio Brown relentlessly. Although Brown has been controversial the last few years, he’s still one of the league’s best receivers. The Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant took to Twitter to recognize Brown’s talents. According to Kevin Durant, Antonio […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will not sign guard Isaiah Thomas to a second 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Thomas reportedly has interest from other teams as he hits the market again. The Lakers recently signed Thomas as they try to navigate a tough season full of injuries and COVID-19 […]

The Miami Heat have finally gotten some good news as Jimmy Butler plans to return to action on Sunday. Butler has not played since December 6th and only once since November 27th. He has been out with a tailbone injury and will look to get the Heat back on track to what they were doing […]

After playing nine seasons and winning one championship with the San Antonio Spurs, Patty Mills signed with the Brooklyn Nets for the taxpayer’s mid-level exception. Mills, with the Spurs since 2012, didn’t fit the extended timeline of San Antonio’s path toward contention, paving the way for him to chase another title alongside Kevin Durant and […]

In this analytics-driven period of the NBA, the 3-point shot has become a focal point of how many teams run their offense. Some may lean into the numbers more than others, but the deep ball is now the most important it has ever been. One team the 3-point shot is crucial for is the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

Just when the Chicago Bulls thought they had managed to rid themselves of their recent COVID-19 outbreak, the virus came biting back. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bulls are losing star point guard Lonzo Ball to COVID-19 protocols. This comes on the heels of the Bulls losing Tony Bradley and Alfonzo McKinnie to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just can’t seem to catch a break as they have now placed veteran Rajon Rondo into the Covid-19 health and safety protocols. This is unfortunate news for the Lakers because Russell Westbrook has not been playing great basketball as of late and Los Angeles could have desperately used Rondo’s help as […]

The San Antonio Spurs are looking to pick up a key win against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in order to remain in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference. They suffered a key loss ahead of the game, however, as star point guard Dejounte Murray has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, […]

Anyone need a proven scorer with 16 years of NBA experience? Give JR Smith a call. The 2-time NBA champion has made himself available if only teams are willing to get in touch. JR Smith tweeted out his intent to make an NBA comeback, if even for just a brief 10-day contract via the hardship […]

The Boston Celtics are fighting hard for the playoffs. Right now, one of the NBA’s most iconic teams is 16-17, occupying the ninth spot in the Eastern Conference. That would be good enough to make the play-in tournament if the season ended today, but just teetering on the edge of missing the postseason altogether. The […]

The Denver Nuggets will play the Los Angeles Clippers in a Western Conference matchup on Sunday. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Clippers prediction and pick. The Nuggets and Clippers will play on Sunday as each team continues to battle key injuries. Los Angeles now has both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard […]

The Chicago Bulls are just slowly starting to recover from the insane health and safety protocol frenzy that kept out a good chunk of their roster for the past few weeks. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to sideline players, which has opened up opportunities for various fringe players to strut their stuff on an NBA court. […]

The Miami Heat were expected to stand out as an NBA title contender in 2021-22 because of their big offseason acquisitions in Kyle Lowry and P.J. Tucker. Those two signings are the epitome of Heat culture, and they have proven that they can step it up despite the lengthy absences of Jimmy Butler and Bam […]

The Atlanta Hawks just can’t seem to catch a break as John Collins has now entered the league’s health and safety protocols. Shortly after Collins was announced, Jalen Johnson also entered the protocols and made him the 10th player in the Hawks organization to enter the league’s health and safety protocols. This is unfortunate news […]

The Indiana Pacers will play the Chicago Bulls in an Eastern Conference matchup on Sunday. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Bulls prediction and pick. The Pacers and Bulls play on Sunday night as Chicago will look to keep rolling. The Bulls have won seven of their last ten games despite battling […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has come to a conclusion that Gary Payton II’s time has finally come. When the Warriors signed Gary Payton II in October, nobody had a deep understanding of what he can actually bring to the table, having played just 10 games for the Dubs last season. Atop that, […]

With an influx of talent that has been blossoming in the NBA over the past few seasons, there’s no denying that some of the league’s best young stars have been expanding and improving their skill sets each year. As we continue to dive deeper into what has already been another exciting NBA season, we’ll be […]