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The NBA has been plagued with the spread of the coronavirus – and Gregg Popovich’s San Antonio Spurs have been no exception. The Spurs have been forced to try out some relative unknowns this season and the Spurs head coach just can’t keep up anymore, apparently. Via Tom Moore: “I don’t even know half their […]

The Chicago Bulls are riding a high this city hasn’t experienced since Derrick Rose. Behind the heroics of DeMar DeRozan (especially in the clutch) and Zach LaVine, as well as dependable performances from their supporting cast, they’ve jumped up to the top of the Eastern Conference. Currently, they have a league-best nine-game winning streak, proving […]

Ben Simmons has not been all over the news anymore for the past few weeks, but he has still not suited up for a single second for the Philadelphia 76ers this season. It is still an empty roster spot for the 76ers who could use any sort of help to still continually develop alongside arguably […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the NBA hardwood. There is just no denying that. On Friday against the Atlanta Hawks, LeBron showed why he is the most complete player of all-time as well. Everyone knows he can score the ball at will and […]

The Eastern Conference has immensely improved from the previous seasons, and there are many young individuals that have propelled their certain squads to serious playoff consideration this season. Surprising squads like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls have exceeded expectations, thus prompting them to have plausible candidates to be selected to play in the 2022 […]

So far in the 2021 NBA season, Philadelphia 76ers (Sixers) center Joel Embiid had one of the better seasons of his career. On Friday he got his 6th straight 30-point game in a win over the Spurs. In doing so, Joel joins Wilt Chamberlain and Allen Iverson as the only players in 76ers history to […]

Kyrie Irving has come back to the Brooklyn Nets… kind of. The team welcomed back Irving on a “part-time” basis due to New York’s mandate on unvaccinated employees. As such, Kyrie was nowhere to be seen during the Nets’ clash against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. After the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about […]

The Milwaukee Bucks came to town and handled business easily against the Brooklyn Nets, winning 121-109.  Kevin Durant was his usual MVP self, but he didn’t get the type of help he needed to hold off Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rest of the reigning champs. Durant finished with 29 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. […]

Fresh off a win in Kyrie Irving’s return, a 129-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers, Kevin Durant, James Harden and company were back in Brooklyn to host the reigning champs, the Milwaukee Bucks. Jrue Holiday was out, in health and safety protocols. For the Nets, of course, Kyrie Irving was out for the game in […]

It’s safe to say Russell Westbrook is not having a great time in Los Angeles. The new Lakers acquisition was brought in to help LeBron James, but he’s been much maligned for underperforming to start the season. If there’s a play that could describe Westbrook’s stint with the Lakers so far, it might be this […]

The long wait is finally over for Klay Thompson. After a two-year absence, the Golden State Warriors star will make his return against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The news that Warriors fans have been waiting for was reported by Shams Charania. Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson is expected to return Sunday vs. Cleveland at […]

Just when we thought Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t wow us anymore. We’ve grown accustomed to the Milwaukee Bucks star’s physical feats of nature, such as jumping over a player. We became desensitized to the Greek Freak so much that we thought nothing could faze us anymore. And then… he does THIS. Against the Brooklyn Nets, the […]

Nic Claxton fears no man. The Brooklyn Nets big man proved that again during their tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks and former Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Greek Freak lurking on the baseline, Claxton was streaking down the middle as he caught a pass from Nets teammate Kevin Durant. Instead of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor Friday night, looking to extend their winning streak to six games. Next up on the schedule was the San Antonio Spurs, who were without majority of their rotation due to health and safety protocols.  From the opening tip, the Sixers asserted themselves against a lowly Spurs team. They […]

Fred VanVleet is having one hell of a season. The Toronto Raptors point guard has been on an upward trajectory in his career since featuring as a sixth man a few years ago. Now, finally handed the keys to the offense with Kyle Lowry leaving, VanVleet is making the most out of this opportunity. Against […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has taken the NBA by storm this year. One of the NBA’s better paint scorers, Morant has made headlines for his thunderous finishes at the rim, as well as his clutch heroics for the Grizzlies, who sit at 26-14, good for fourth place in the Western Conference. Morant’s recent […]

The Utah Jazz appeared to be on the way to an easy win against the Toronto Raptors after scoring 40 points in the first quarter and ending the half with a 13-point lead…that is until Fred VanVleet happened. Simply put, FVV caught fire in the third quarter to not only put the Raptors back in […]

The NBA All-Star Game selection process incites one of the main debates every season because every fan has their own opinion and biases on who should be selected in the 24 prestigious spots. This could arguably be the hardest year to fill up the ballot because a plethora of possible players have missed a slew […]

It’s no secret that Ja Morant has hops for days. The Memphis Grizzlies star point guard has built his career off his insane athleticism and crazy dunks. We’ve seen him completely obliterate the poor fools who try to challenge him above the rim. Just ask Kevin Love. During the Grizzlies‘ pregame warmups, Morant once again […]

As Jalen Rose said it, if there is one thing the Boston Celtics need to do right now amid their struggles with the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo, it is to preach patience. Of course that is easier said than done given that the Celtics are out of the playoff picture at 18-21. Heck, they won’t […]

The LA Clippers have gotten a significant lift from big man Isaiah Hartenstein this season, especially with the slew of injuries they’ve had to deal with. Their appreciation showed when the team guaranteed his deal on Friday afternoon, a no-brainer by all accounts. Wanting a bigger role in the NBA, Hartenstein declined to return to […]

During Thursday’s 25-point comeback win over the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle was given the good ole’ Madison Square Garden “BOOOOOO” when was underperforming. Instead of using the “Boo’s” from the crowd as motivation to step his game up, Randle decided to give the fans the “thumbs-down” gesture. He then followed […]

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face the team who knocked them out of the playoffs and went on to win the NBA championship in the Milwaukee Bucks. Brooklyn is 24-12 overall, second place in the East. The Bucks, led as always by Giannis Antetokounmpo, are 25-15.  But fans are still getting used to the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been officially ruled out of their Friday night game with the Houston Rockets due to his bothersome ankles. As NBA insider Marc Stein reported, it’s the 15th game of 39 contests that Doncic has missed this season. His latest ankle injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of their […]

With the trade deadline just a month away, Ben Simmons’ future with the Philadelphia 76ers has been put into the spotlight once again. There hasn’t been much progress in terms of trading him, but the Sixers might be the one to blame for that. According to the latest report by NBA insider Marc Stein, the […]

Toronto Raptors fans aren’t the only ones gushing about Fred VanVleet’s magnificent season.  VanVleet’s teammates, of course, know better than anyone else just how special his year has been amidst a multitude of league- and team-wide challenges—some foreseen and some unexpected. For rookie Scottie Barnes, who’s having a bright campaign of his own, FVV has […]

The Golden State Warriors have been dealing with a myriad of injuries and COVID-19 related issues. That has hampered the play on the court for the team. They have lost two straight games and three of their last five. It has especially hurt the team on the offensive end of the court. During those three […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will guarantee the contracts for Avery Bradley and Austin Reaves for the rest of the 2021-22 NBA season, effective on Friday afternoon. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin first reported the news: The fact that Austin Reaves and Avery Bradley have become key rotation players are two of the more pleasant surprises of this […]

The Phoenix Suns are steamrolling the NBA once again. They became the first team to win 30 games this season due to their elite offense and even better defense. It’s not a matter of if, but who on Phoenix’s roster gets named an All-Star. Devin Booker has been doing his part by voting for his teammates. […]

On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Pelicans without stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Since the team was short-handed, rookie Jonathan Kuminga got extended playing time at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans have one of the most dominant centers in the NBA with Jonas Valanciunas, and Kuminga had to defend him […]

The Boston Celtics lost to the New York Knicks in the most heartbreaking way possible on Thursday night: on a long, off-balance 3-pointer from RJ Barrett after blowing a 25-point lead. It was a horrid loss that caused head coach Ime Udoka to doubt his team’s mental toughness. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic […]

The Portland Trail Blazers continue a four-game homestand on Friday by welcoming the upstart Cleveland Cavaliers to Moda Center. The Blazers, 14-23, have been without Damian Lillard for the last two games as he continues managing pain and discomfort from abdominal tendinopathy. Will Portland’s superstar point guard be back in the lineup against Cleveland? Is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Timberwolves-Thunder prediction and pick. Neither of these teams had high expectations for the season, but the Timberwolves actually have a shot at being a playoff team this year. Star center Karl […]

The NBA season continues with games on Friday. The Cleveland Cavaliers will hit the road and take on the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Blazers prediction and pick. These two teams have had different starts to the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been solid and have […]

There’s still no telling how long Damian Lillard will be out of the lineup as he takes more time to manage his nagging core injury. If their superstar point guard is out for an extended period, though, the Portland Trail Blazers will at least have several ball-handlers to pick up his slack. Portland on Friday […]

On Wednesday night, the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat played a contentious basketball game in Oregon. Late during the fourth quarter of a tight game, Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic and Heat guard Tyler Herro got into a physical altercation. It was announced on Friday that the NBA has fined both players $25,000 for their […]

In last season’s playoffs, Ben Simmons all but sunk his trade value and his future with the Philadelphia 76ers in a series loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons’ absence has adversely affected the Sixers this season but they are still well above the Hawks in the standings. At 17-20, Atlanta is struggling and needs to […]

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the best young teams in the league. They play with flair and excitement every night. They have one of the fastest paces in the NBA. All that’s in large part to their young point guard, LaMelo Ball. He gets the ball out in transition and probes for the easiest […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Friday. The Atlanta Hawks will hit the road and take on the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hawks-Lakers prediction and pick. Both of these teams have had similar starts to the season. The Atlanta Hawks are only 17-20 […]