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After missing the last three games due to knee and ankle sprains, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic returned in a big way. The Mavs guard put up 26 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, and two blocks in an overtime win over Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers repeatedly sent doubles at Doncic […]

Amidst a 15-game losing streak, Houston Rockets’ head coach Stephen Silas is in the hot seat. The team’s last and only win this season came against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 22. Since then, the Rockets have yet to win another basketball game and have a 1-16 record. Silas’ coaching term in Houston may […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost 106-100 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, falling to 1-3 on their road trip and 9-10 on the 2021-22 NBA season. Despite the fact that LeBron James was suspended, Anthony Davis had a fever, and Russell Westbrook (31 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) was mostly […]

The Brooklyn Nets are openly seeking an offensive identity. They’ve made no secret that they believe finding one will take some time. Kevin Durant and James Harden came into the season healthy, but their “continuity plan” was abruptly shattered with the whole Kyrie Irving absence thing. Nets coach Steve Nash has been experimenting with his […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Greg Brown III made Rip City roar with one of the day’s best plays on Tuesday. After snatching the ball away from the Denver Nuggets, Brown saw an open lane to the basket then finished with a between-the-legs dunk to the delight of the crowd inside Moda Center. THIS MAN REALLY […]

The Golden State Warriors own the best record in the NBA and Jordan Poole has been a huge part of that. Coming off a season in which Stephen Curry was virtually a one-man offense and Klay Thompson still on the sidelines, Poole has been a massive boon for the Dubs. The Warriors guard has averaged […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone criticized his team for being selfish after their disappointing loss to the Portland Trailblazers. As per Mike Singer on Malone’s reaction to the game: “Couldn’t even get my full question out. Malone said there were no positives. Said they got their ass kicked again. No silver linings whatsoever. Said […]

Stephen A. Smith is never the type to keep his thoughts to himself. After all, it’s literally his job to speak his mind at every opportunity possible. In a recent episode of First Take, the ESPN host had some not-so-nice things to say about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Smith appears to have met his […]

Can we just give the Sixth Man of the Year trophy to Tyler Herro already? At this point, it seems a foregone conclusion, and with the way he lifted the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, his case only got stronger. Herro top-scored for the Heat once again in their 100-92 win over the Detroit Pistons, […]

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura has not played so far in 2021, a season in which his team has experienced more winning than ever before in his short time in the NBA. That could change soon, however, as rare footage of Hachimura has been released that has Wizards fans rejoicing everywhere as the former NBA […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has an explanation about Andrew Wiggins’ notable form this season. Touted to fill the void left by Klay Thompson, the expectation from Andrew Wiggins was high since he joined the Warriors. But despite proving that he can score, he didn’t instantly make a huge impact as injuries halted […]

Emotions were running high on Tuesday as the Dallas Mavericks took on the Los Angeles Clippers in a matchup that has a bit of history between the players on both sides. Mavs star Luka Doncic, who has been a bit banged up of late, has no love lost for Clippers guard Terance Mann and unsurprisingly, […]

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 […]