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Not a few NBA players encircle the date on the calendar when they will travel to face the New York Knicks. Playing at Madison Square Garden will always be a special pilgrimage, especially for a megastar like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Unfortunately, for the second straight season, LeBron didn’t suit up in the […]

Sometimes in life you just have to see something with your own eyes in order to believe it, so today we should all thank god for Twitter. In a moment that sent sheer shock and awe around the globe, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo admitted that he tried dipping his Oreos in milk for the […]

Anthony Davis hasn’t missed a single game for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. But that hasn’t meant AD has had a clean bill of health while on the court. The Lakers big man dealt with an illness earlier in the season that had him vomiting mid-game. Anthony Davis went through a similar ordeal on […]

Remember when many believed Carmelo Anthony was already washed up? Since making his NBA comeback, the high-scoring forward has proven he can still get ’em buckets for the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony has led the Lakers in scoring in several games this season, and that’s despite coming off the bench. He’s been the team’s top […]

If there’s a Mt. Rushmore of the best NBA trash talkers, Kevin Garnett would definitely be there. Maybe all four faces will just be KG. That’s how much smack he spewed during his lengthy career. But in a recent episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, the former NBA MVP shared a rather interesting anecdote. […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, and Frank Vogel shared their feelings about LeBron James’ one-game suspension as a result of his flagrant-2 foul on Detroit Pistons big-man Isaiah Stewart. “I was surprised,” Anthony Davis said about the NBA’s decision to give LeBron […]

When getting a new haircut, hairstyle, or hair color, the last thing you want is for it to cause you to be the butt of any jokes. But, when you are on national television every week, your hair choices are illuminated a little bit more. That is something former Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma […]

The Houston Rockets are mired in a horrific losing streak that has them dead last in the NBA. But thinking big picture, there’s still plenty to be excited about if you’re a Clutch City fan. Right at the top of the list is Jalen Green. The Rockets neophyte hasn’t been setting the league on fire, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went back to the losing column on Tuesday, falling to the New York Knicks in a game they never had the chance of winning. While the scores ended up 106-100 in favor of the Knicks, the game wasn’t really that close as the Lakers had to play catch-up after falling behind […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro broke a record in the Heat organization. Tyler Herro is the only player in Miami Heat history to have two 30 point games off the bench in a season. This is an impressive accomplishment for the young Heat player. He has shown this season that he can offer some valuable […]

A multitude of reports surfaced about Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson’s return. There were actual dates suggested and more. But before Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Warriors coach Steve Kerr refuted the reports about Thompson. He told the media, “I don’t know where that came from.” After Tuesday’s practice, the first […]

Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson identified winning as his way to get recognition after his NBA Top 75 snub. Speaking to reporters, Thompson cited the lack of recognition he receives as a driving force behind his desire to win. As per Anthony Slater: “I wanted recognition. I didn’t get it. That’s fine. You know how […]

Carmelo Anthony has returned to Madison Square Garden a few times as an opponent in the years since his departure from the New York Knicks. Tuesday night, though, might have been the biggest ovation he has received yet, this time in front of a packed crowd as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. With […]

In the absence of Klay Thompson, who is still recovering from a torn Achilles, Jordan Poole has stepped up for the Golden State Warriors and has transformed into the third or even second option on offense. With the way he is playing and the huge role he has with the Dubs, no one would think […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has missed the past three games with a thigh injury that he re-aggravated last week against the Memphis Grizzlies. He initially thought playing through the injury was the right course of action, but decided it was best to take a full week off to let the injury heal completely. […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso built his reputation as a cult hero on the Los Angeles Lakers. Now in his first year away from LA, AC’s finally realizing just how much love the purple and gold get from the media. In a recent interview with HoopsHype’s Bryan Kalbrosky, the Bulls star was asked about his […]

The Sacramento Kings are a mess, and such disarray can lead to a team selling at the NBA trade deadline. If the Kings, who recently fired coach Luke Walton, embark on such move, forward Harrison Barnes is a prime candidate to get shipped. The 29-year-old forward continues to be a quietly productive scorer. Barnes is […]

The Golden State Warriors have nearly everything a team needs to be successful. The one thing they lack is size, and that’s why they drafted James Wiseman last year. The seven-footer suffered a meniscus injury in his rookie campaign but could be nearing a return soon. Steve Kerr gave the media an update on their […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach, Chauncey Billups, had some high praise for the Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets are set to face off against the Blazers on Tuesday night. Chauncey Billups calls Nikola Jokic “the toughest cover in the league, except for maybe KD.” This is high praise for the Nuggets big […]

There have been multiple reports about Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson’s possible return date. After their Tuesday morning practice, the sharpshooter gave his version of when that could be. “It’s really hard to say because it’s definitely a feel thing. It’s hard to just put a date on it, but who knows when it […]

Things haven’t exactly gone as planned for the Philadelphia 76ers recently. Not only are they in the midst of a season-long road trip, but they’re missing multiple key players as well. Despite being shorthanded, though, the Sixers continued to be competitive on a nightly basis. In their latest matchup, the Sixers walked away with a […]

After more than two seasons on the sidelines, rehabbing from his injuries, Klay Thompson is reportedly set to return to the Golden State Warriors real soon. Naturally, the expectations are he would be eased into the rotation as he shapes his body to game action. Moreover, the Dubs will be cautious of his condition in […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has long been supportive of his former teammate Iman Shumpert in his “Dancing With The Stars” journey. With that said, the King was naturally hyped after the former Cleveland Cavaliers guard won the 30th season of the show. On Monday, Shumpert took home the Mirrorball alongside dance partner Daniella […]

Golden State Warriors Superstar Klay Thompson gave his honest thoughts about the Warriors title chances. When asked by reporters if he believed that the Warriors can win an NBA title, Klay had this to say, “Oh, yeah. We’re 15-2. It’s a great indicator. Our defense is top 3 in the league along with our offense. […]

The Sacramento Kings recently made waves after they decided to fire Luke Walton as coach. The major shakeup could lead to some significant changes not only within the coaching ranks but also on the roster. The Kings have long been linked to Philadelphia 76ers want-away star Ben Simmons, but at this point, it sounds like […]

Carmelo Anthony will return to Madison Square Garden when the Los Angeles Lakers face the New York Knicks on Tuesday, bringing the 10-time All-Star back to his home city and the arena in which he starred from 2010-17. Considering LeBron James’s suspension and Anthony Davis’ illness, Anthony may claim the center-stage spotlight in what will […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been making headlines of late for all the wrong reasons. This is after The King was involved in an in-game altercation with Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart that led to a bloody face, a load of adrenaline, a couple of ejections, some suspensions, and a lot of […]

Are you familiar with the video of a man walking up to a store as he sees a cat on the other side of a window? Well, exiled Houston Rockets point guard John Wall is the cat while Pat Riley and the Miami Heat are the man telling the cat “I’m gone get you out […]

In a Tuesday morning surprise, Anthony Davis was downgraded from probable to questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden (a game that will be missing LeBron James, too). Davis’ status changed, as was the cited ailment. Instead of a “right thigh contusion”, Davis was listed with […]

The number-one overall pick in the NBA draft, Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham entered the league with some lofty expectations, but got off to a slow start. However, Cunningham has started to pick up his level of play- and he has something to say to those who were doubting him early on. https://twitter.com/MarcJSpears/status/1463229660146417665?s=20 Cade Cunningham […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the floor in Sacramento on Monday night, looking to bounce back from their loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Getting back on track would not be easy, as Tobias Harris and Seth Curry were late scratches for the Sixers due to injury. Despite being without four of their five starters, the […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers canceled a scheduled shootaround on Tuesday morning due to precautionary reasons related to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. This comes after Nicolas Batum was a late scratch from Sunday afternoon’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers forward was initially ruled out 30 minutes before tipoff due to […]

NBA Twitter absolutely erupted on Monday night when a picture went viral of Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s ashy-looking ankle that appeared to really need some lotion. KD fired back at the haters, but now his good friend and former Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green is also joining in on the roasting. Just take […]

Dallas Mavs center Kristaps Porzingis has enjoyed a strong start to the 2021-22 campaign. Porzingis seems to enjoy playing for new head coach Jason Kidd, as he spoke to NBA reporter Mark Medina about a variety of topics, mentioning his love for playing under Kidd, though he also subtly threw shade at former head coach […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis struggled to produce and stay healthy through his first two seasons with the team, which had many believing the Mavs could potentially trade the Latvian. However, Mark Cuban recently spoke on that matter amid Porzingis’s tremendous start to the 2021/22 campaign and quickly set the record straight. Via NBA.com: […]

It had been reported in the past that Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis didn’t have the best relationship. Even if “beef” was too strong a word to use in this situation, it’s clear they weren’t always on the same page. Now, though, Porzingis says the Mavs stars have been big strides when […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is known for having a passionate and expressive personality. Sometimes it rubs NBA teammates or opponents the wrong way but it can also work in the favor of the Warriors. Head coach Steve Kerr explained why it’s actually a good thing that Green ‘rips into guys.’ Steve Kerr: "You […]

The NBA has changed so much over the last 15 years, especially when shooting the basketball. What was once a bad shot is considered a great shot in today’s NBA game. Mainly because of the success and admiration teams, players and fans have for Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. No player has impacted how […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers play in a Western Conference battle on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Clippers prediction and pick. The Mavericks and Clippers will play Tuesday in what will be a rematch of their first-round postseason series earlier this year. The Clippers won that […]