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The Los Angeles Clippers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Thunder prediction and pick.  The Clippers and Thunder have had shaky starts to the season, as expected. Los Angeles is playing without their best player in Kawhi Leonard while OKC is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most veteran-laiden team in the league and the Houston Rockets are among the youngest. So when the Rockets pulled into the Staples Center on Sunday, excited about their first NBA road trip, one could have easily predicted how the matchup would go. “It’s possible,” said coach Stephen Silas when […]

Anything is possible in Tinseltown, home of the best special effects experts on the planet. Could it be that the alleged doppelganger of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James that appeared during Sunday’s home game against the Houston Rockets was a Hollywood masterpiece? Whatever the case may be, James has apparently seen what had Twitter […]

PLAYA VISTA – Tyronn Lue has shown his ability to adjust on the fly when he sees something that needs tweaking. That was on full display this past postseason when the LA Clippers faced multiple 0-2 deficits, and it’s likely he’ll have to make some adjustments very soon. The Clippers have started their 2021-22 season […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, the oldest team in the NBA, believe their collective wisdom, experience, and talent will outweigh any mileage concerns. On Sunday, in their 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets — and not for the first time this season at Staples Center — two Lakers future Hall of Famers, LeBron James and Carmelo […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans were up in arms on Twitter over TV commentator Bill Macdonald’s recent statement during their team’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. The veteran play-by-play announcer dropped what many seemed to consider as the mother of absurd comments when he compared Talen Horton-Tucker to the one and only Kobe Bryant. To Billy […]

It’s quite surprising that in a Los Angeles Lakers roster stacked with future Hall of Famers, it’s Carmelo Anthony who’s shining the brightest. The man was fighting to stay in the NBA just a few years ago. Now, he’s risen as one of the most important pieces in the Lakers’ quest for another title. From […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was both playing on the court and watching on the bleachers as a fan during Sunday’s contest with the Houston Rockets. How did he do it? Time travel. All jokes aside, LeBron and an apparent doppelganger or look-alike went viral online after they were spotted by several viewers at […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook didn’t need to bring out his Chucky costume on Sunday night to spook out the commentators. The 2017 MVP was hosting his former team the Houston Rockets on Halloween and Brodie’s second-quarter shot attempt was definitely fitting of the scary holiday. Westbrook, who’s been known to struggle from the […]

After a lethargic start to the season, it looks like the Los Angeles Lakers are rounding into form. They have now won four of their last five games after beating the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. But with a lineup as deep as Johnny Cash’s voice, the Lakers are still tinkering with their lineup combinations. […]

Spooky SZN is always an interesting time for NBA fans. Why, you ask? Because once Halloween hits, the players channel their inner children and dress up in costumes! Of course, since these are multi-millionaire NBA players we’re talking about, they go absolutely nuts with their fits, rivalling those of professional cosplayers at times. With that […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr got honest when talking about Stephen Curry’s recent fourth-quarter drought early in the season. Despite his hot start, the reigning scoring champion has gone ice-cold for the Warriors in crunch time that has a lot of people worried as Curry and the rest of Golden State try to […]

Kevin Durant should buy James Harden a nice cold beer after the Brooklyn Nets beat the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Harden, who’s been struggling with the new rules, messed around and got a triple-double to lead the Nets to their fourth victory. The Bear finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers squandered a seven-point halftime lead on Sunday, falling to the Charlotte Hornets 125-113 on the first leg of a tough Eastern Conference back-to-back. Here are three takeaways from the Blazers’ Halloween loss to Charlotte, one highlighted by another sinister shooting night from Damian Lillard. Porous Second-Half Defense Portland got control of […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson is finally looking healthy as the three-time champ dressed as ‘Larry Legend’ for this year’s Halloween festivities. Thompson, who’s finally just months away from making his return to the Warriors’ lineup, gave the entire Dub Nation a teaser of him getting back to game shape with the perfect costume […]

Aside from Stephen Curry, Gary Payton II is also presenting a strong case to becoming very reliable player for the Golden State Warriors this season. The younger Warriors team is off to a great start, having won five of their first six games. And one of the most notable performers thus far is Gary Payton […]

Someone needs to check LeBron James’ birth certificate. Either the Los Angeles Lakers star is much younger than he’s claiming to be or he’s secretly related to the ageless Tom Brady. Check out this irrefutable evidence as the Lakers star raced past Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green, who’s nearly half his age, and finished it […]

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden is already one of the best NBA players of all time, but on Sunday, he added another record to his résumé by matching Larry Bird’s triple-double record. Harden had a revival of sorts after a rough start to the 2021-22 season, banking 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to […]

The Charlotte Hornets improved to 5-2 after a win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. This was arguably one of the Hornets’ most cohesive team wins. They finished the game with 36 assists and it’s worth noting LaMelo Ball didn’t lead the squad in assists in the victory. It was Miles Bridges, who […]

James Harden hasn’t looked like himself through the first two weeks of the regular season. The Brooklyn Nets star has been put under the spotlight amid the league’s new rule changes on drawing fouls. The struggles go beyond just losing his bread and butter foul baiting tactics. Through the first six Nets contests, James Harden […]

Brooklyn nets superstar Kevin Durant was assessed a Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 on Sunday night after he got tangled up with Detroit Pistons forward Kelly Olynyk. The former MVP was tossed in the third quarter after a few above-the-shoulder hits on Olynyk as Durant was trying to fight off a screen. Watching the play closely, […]

After suffering their first defeat of the season to the Chicago Bulls, the Utah Jazz quickly regrouped and returned to the win column after outlasting the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks didn’t have Khris Middleton who joined Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez, and Donte DiVincenzo on sickbay. But despite their depleted lineup, they didn’t easily budge. Luckily […]

Veteran Taj Gibson has accepted his role as a back-up big man as the New York Knicks bank on the services of the younger Nerlens Noel. Despite being sidelined to date due to a knee injury, Nerlens  Noel is expected to make his return soon. The 27-year-old has yet to make an impact in the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic showed his ranged once again on Sunday with a clutch shot from the logo. With the Sacramento Kings cutting the Mavs’ lead to just three with over four minutes to play, the Slovenian wonderboy killed their comeback hopes with that nasty dagger. The Mavs ended up winning 105-99, with Doncic […]

Mike Budenholzer, coach of the Milwaukee Bucks has ruled Khris Middleton out versus the Utah Jazz. Middleton came down with an illness. Budenholzer said this when talking about Middletons illness, “I’m assuming non-COVID,” If Middleton did come down with COVID-19, it would be a tough blow for the Bucks. Budenholzer says he doesn’t think it […]

The Philadelphia Eagles absolutely routed the Detroit Lions on Sunday, giving the franchise a much-needed win. This victory will undoubtedly build up some confidence for the team, as Jalen Hurts looks to continue to develop in the NFL. During his post-game interview, Hurts opens up about how big of a game this was for Philadelphia. […]

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum didn’t hold back when discussing the possibility of teaming up with Bradley Beal. Tatum said to Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston that he and Beal have discussed the opportunity to team up and both like the idea of it. Just reported @NBCSBoston — Here’s what Jayson Tatum told […]

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the more competitive teams in the Eastern Conference in recent years, but they’ve never been able to make noise in the playoffs. The Pacers fired Nate Bjorkgren after a disappointing 2020-21  season and made a splashy head coaching hire by bringing back Rick Carlisle. Carlisle has the track record […]

The Los Angeles Rams have undoubtedly been one of the most efficient teams in the league this year. Matthew Stafford has brought a new element to this offense, and it’s showing on the stat sheet. They’ve looked so good, that Cooper Kupp is making a strong case to be named amongst the league’s best receivers. […]

After Kawhi Leonard’s departure, the San Antonio Spurs have gone through a drastic drop-off from their usual deep playoff runs. RC Buford and the organization has decided to bolster their squad by drafting young individuals that have massive upside. It’s a hit-or-miss approach for any front office honcho, but one jackpot for the Spurs is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks tipped off their title defense in a solid way, with a win over rivals Brooklyn Nets, but it has not been ideal since. The squad won two more games but also had some painful losses. The Miami Heat beat them by 42 and they lost to two Western teams in the Minnesota […]

The Utah Jazz started the season in a great manner. The squad opened up with four routine wins, but its perfect start was stopped by the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. While the Jazz did not look good versus the Bulls, it is still a good start to the season. More or less, all key […]

The All-Star Game may just seem like one game where the 24 best players in the league showcase their talents in front of millions of fans. For the players, this achievement means a ton because they are able to receive certain financial incentives and further burnish their reputations. Since the regular season tipped nearly two […]

Almost two weeks into the regular season, the Portland Trail Blazers have been arguably the most volatile team in the NBA. At 3-2 following a pair of impressive double-digit victories over Western Conference playoff hopefuls, though, there’s plenty of reason for optimism in Rip City. Here are three overreactions for Portland based on its first […]

As the Sacramento Kings try to build, the team found a sensational connection between Tyrese Haliburton and Richaun Holmes. The young Kings team has been grinding game after game, having won by just below five points in their first three wins this season. While nothing seems to be consistent in the team’s offensive setup at […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Six minutes is the amount of time Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga played in his NBA debut. He was 1-of-4 from the field, and the first basket of his career was a three-pointer. Kuminga was active on defense as well. He earned the first steal of his career in those quick […]

Josh Giddey has been an early season revelation for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The rookie from Australia has started off strong, despite the perfectly normal expectation that his game may take a while to translate. Apparently, his game has translated quicker than expected in other ways as well. The Thunder star was seen charming some […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors are out to a 5-1 start to the season after destroying the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The Warriors’ only defeat so far came at the hands of Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime. They’ve shown their depth without Klay Thompson, so the near future […]

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. is not even aware that his team just had its best start in 16 years. The double overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday saw the Wizards matching its own rare season stat–a 5-1 start. To put this into context, Washington last achieved the said feat during […]