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One of the most consequential and controversial years in Portland Trail Blazers history ended in depressingly fitting fashion on Friday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers blew out Damian Lillard and company 139-106 to ring in 2022. LeBron James, who turned 37 on Thursday, celebrated his birthday with one of the most ruthlessly efficient and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten some unfortunate news as their star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has entered the Covid protocols. Fortunately for the Thunder, Josh Giddey has exited. He will certainly need to step up while Alexander is gone. This is unfortunate news for the Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander has been about the only bright spot for this […]

Robert Horry made an interesting comment about the Milwaukee Bucks championship run last season. It is questionable why he would make this comment when the Bucks have been the most impressive team in the NBA for the past three seasons In a recent interview, Horry had this to say about the Bucks championship, “I don’t […]

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the most disappointing teams in all of basketball this season and that has caused them to think about the idea of rebuilding their entire franchise. They’re currently 14-22 on the season, but with the talent that they have, that is completely unacceptable. A team that has Domantas Sabonis, […]

Golden State Warriors breakout star Jordan Poole has shared the reason why Klay Thompson is loved by everyone around him and his fans. Ahead of Klay Thompson’s highly-anticipated return, his Warriors co-star Jordan Pool has talked about the one thing that makes him unique. According to Poole, Thompson is not like other attention-seeking NBA stars […]

With the All-Star game coming in February, discussions have begun around the league about the All-Star starters. The NBA opened the voting process on Christmas Day, and the community is already torn about some players. This year, there are a few surefire starters, like Steph Curry or LeBron James, but a ton of players deserve […]

The NBA All-Star starters voting process has begun on Christmas Day. As the NBA community debates on who to add to the team, many rosters around the league are hoping for multiple players in the final teams. One of those teams is the Minnesota Timberwolves, a franchise that has not had much success in the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have gotten some promising news as Dejounte Murray who was in the Covid protocols, has finally cleared the protocols and will start reconditioning for return to the team. He had missed three games for San Antonio prior to his return. The 25-year-old has been about the only positive for the Spurs […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Utah Jazz on New Year’s Day in what should be a colossal matchup between two of the best teams in the NBA. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Warriors-Jazz prediction, odds, and pick we […]

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are two of the most iconic players in Los Angeles Lakers history and by no surprise, people will spend a fortune to have some memorabilia from the two legends. A game-worn “Los Lakers” jersey that Kobe wore in 2013 and a generic LA jersey that LeBron wore in his first […]

Four games. That’s how many times Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, and OG Anunoby have taken the floor together for the Toronto Raptors this season. Whether it’s been injuries or health and safety protocols, the team’s core hasn’t had the opportunity to prove what they’re capable of on a nightly basis when all three suit up. […]

The Christmas and New Years’ holidays around the NBA are usually celebrated with the opening of the All-Star voting. The league has opened up voting for this prestigious event on Christmas Day. It signifies the start of serious discussions in the NBA community about what players need to be All-Stars. This will be great for […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to take on the Brooklyn Nets on New Year’s Day in an interesting interconference matchup. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Clippers-Nets prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. The Clippers and Nets will square off on […]

Around Christmas and the New Year, the NBA discussions are usually only about one thing – the All-Star game. On Christmas Day, the NBA opens up All-Star starters voting. Usually, the process gives us an insight into which players have caught the eye of NBA fans. One team that cannot focus on the All-Star game […]

The Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers are two teams having disappointing 2021-22 seasons so far. As a result, both franchises have been in the trade talk bubble, particularly with respect to their stars Jaylen Brown and Domantas Sabonis, respectively. The Celtics have, for the most part, underperformed this season. They are two games below […]

When Brook Lopez underwent back surgery in early December, the Milwaukee Bucks gave little clarity on his possible timeline for return. They didn’t completely rule out the idea of him playing this season, but Mike Budenholzer also wouldn’t commit to that notion. Well, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Bucks are feeling “optimistic that […]

When Christmas comes, the NBA opens the All-Star voting process. While the process yielded some unusual situations in the past, it is usually a fair assessment of how the season has gone for certain players. After having a few seasons with multiple All-Stars, the Golden State Warriors are hoping to come back strong to the […]

The depleted New York Knicks might’ve ended 2021 with a disappointing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but RJ Barrett insists better times are ahead this year. The Canadian guard spoke after the game about how he believes that no one should sleep on the Knicks as they slowly improve and get healthy: "Don't sleep […]

Whether you’re a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers or not, every hoops fan is bound to hear about just how old LeBron James is. Maybe your favorite team is playing the purple and gold one night or you happen to catch a glimpse of a friend’s social media post. But one way or another, […]

The All-Star season is upon us in the NBA. Around the New Year, the league starts the All-Star voting period and major discussions ensue around the community. Some players are considered locks, some are on the fence, and some previous All-Stars are nowhere to be found. For the Philadelphia 76ers, the squad will definitely have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with veteran point guard Rajon Rondo, sending him to the Cleveland Cavaliers for virtually nothing. The Lakers acquired forward Denzel Valentine in return, whose partially guaranteed deal they are expected to waive once the trade is finalized. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Rondo was all for the move. […]

LeBron James ring in the New Year with a loud bang. In the process, the Los Angeles Lakers star also joined Michael Jordan in an exclusive old-man club of all-time elites. The Lakers forward banked 43 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocks and zero turnover to lead the Purple and Gold to […]

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any lower for the Sacramento Kings. The team had a golden opportunity to pounce on a depleted Dallas Mavericks team without their superstar Luka Doncic. It was supposed to be an easy win, or at least a competitive game. Instead, Alvin Gentry’s crew faltered, losing 112 – 96 […]

When the Orlando Magic traded Nikola Vucevic for multiple draft assets, little did they expect to have an incredible player already in just his rookie season. The own pick of the Magic was Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs, but it is the Bulls pick that was traded to Orlando that they used to select Franz Wagner. Surprisingly, […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been in the NBA years before Ja Morant was even born, but he has never seen anyone quite like the Memphis Grizzlies star. Everyone knows by now that Morant is a legitimate superstar. He has exceeded expectations since being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019, working […]

Pascal Siakam is living up to all of the expectations given to him by the Toronto Raptors. After a lackluster 2020 campaign marred by inconsistency and injuries, the All-Star forward has been on a tear this season. Flanked by Fred VanVleet and star rookie Scottie Barnes, he’s been back to his great form as of […]

If there’s still anybody questioning whether LeBron James is back to full strength, show them the Los Angeles Lakers’ first half against the Portland Trail Blazers on New Year’s Eve. King James was en fuego on Friday night, piling on a stat line of 27 points, 10 rebounds and four threes all before the halftime […]

The Phoenix Suns did not look like themselves on New Year’s Eve. Devin Booker and the Suns found themselves down by as many as 30 points against the Boston Celtics, eventually falling by a slightly more respectable deficit, 123-108. Book was all business in the postgame press conference after the loss. The disappointment from the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had an up-and-down ride so far in the 2021-22 NBA season, much like they started off with during the  2020-21 season. One thing that has been consistent–for the most part–has been Trae Young’s ability as a scorer and as a passer. On Friday night, Young showcased those two attributes in a […]

The Chicago Bulls received a ton of scrutiny when they paired DeMar DeRozan with Zach LaVine in the offseason, but they have been a remarkable tandem so far. Despite being two ball-dominant individuals, DeRozan and LaVine found a way to make it work along with their other supplementary parts in Nikola Vucevic, Alex Caruso and […]

The Boston Celtics pulled out a statement victory on New Year’s Eve as they shellacked the Phoenix Suns, 123-108. Even without Jayson Tatum, the C’s managed to beat one of the best teams in the Association, and afterward, Jaylen Brown discussed the Celtics’ improvements and how they can build off this win. Via Taylor Snow […]

Deandre Ayton’s absence has been a huge blow for the Phoenix Suns, which is why the team has finally made a move to sign a temporary replacement for him in Bismack Biyombo. Ayton has been in the health and safety protocols since Monday, and ever since then, the Suns have won just one of their […]

The Boston Celtics got a good one in Robert Williams III. The young center has been solid for the team for his entire career. The biggest highlight for him, though, came in a huge win over the Phoenix Suns. Robert Williams posted a triple-double of 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, along with 5 […]

Lance Stephenson was born ready to play for the Indiana Pacers, apparently. The two sides are planning to unite for the third time, according to independent Pacers reporter Scott Agness. The Pacers plan to sign Lance Stephenson to a 10-day contract, league sources told @FieldhouseFiles. It will be his third stint with the franchise that […]

While a lot of people are ecstatic for Becky Hammon as she finally landed a head coaching gig, others are disappointed she wasn’t given a chance to coach in the NBA after her work with Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs. Hammon recently signed a deal to become the Las Vegas Aces’ head coach […]

As the Boston Celtics were wrapping up 2021, they had a brutal last month of December as they only had a 6-9 record. All their opponents were over.500 for December, but the Celtics had some recent disastrous losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers. As they were hosting their final match against the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ run of dominance with Kevin Durant has adversely affected them after Durant left in free agency. Not only did the Warriors lose one of the game’s best players but the shadow of Durant still looms. The Warriors aren’t just out to win the title to extend their dynasty, they’re trying to […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made history on December 14th when he broke the all-time record for most career three-pointers. He has since been adding to his record-breaking tally as he continues to establish himself as the greatest shooter of all time. Lurking behind all the glory of Curry’s iconic milestone, however, is the […]

Bradley Beal could become a free agent as early as the 2022 offseason if he declines his player option. So does that mean he will leave the Washington Wizards after the 2021-22 campaign? If Tommy Sheppard’s update is to be believed, it appears more likely he’ll be staying in the Capital for the foreseeable future. […]