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Draymond Green took a tumble in the third quarter that had Golden State Warriors fans holding their breath. He drove the ball hard to the basket and landed awkwardly, using his right hand to cushion the fall. The Warriors star was seen grimacing moments after it had happened. He did manage to take his free […]

San Francisco, CA – Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors hosted their first home game of the season. They faced the Los Angeles Clippers; a team missing Kwahi Leonard. Stephen Curry started the game on fire and never cooled off. He scored 45 points and closed the game with two threes that helped secure a […]

Tom Thibodeau might be aware that in recent New York Knicks history, coaches don’t seem to always find great new innovations on their own. Sometimes things just kind of fall into their laps. Look at 2012-13, for example, probably the best Knicks season this century. Mike Woodson famously was quoted as saying “the East is […]

The NBA regular season kicked off this week, and teams are doing all they can to start the year off on the right foot. After a drama-filled offseason, one team that has a ton of eyes on it is the Philadelphia 76ers. With one game already under their belt, here are five big questions for […]

Stephen Curry is off to a Stephtacular start this season. After registering a triple-double against the Los Angeles Lakers, the two-time Most Valuable Player took things to another level by scoring 45 points against the L.A. Clippers. The Warriors won both games, catapulting Curry atop the way-too-early MVP ladder. This isn’t something new to Curry, […]

The Dallas Mavericks didn’t get off to an ideal start in their first game of the season, falling to the Atlanta Hawks, 113-87. But Luka Doncic still managed to make history in the process – just by being there. The Mavs star hit an unreal milestone in the 200th game of his NBA career, reaching […]

The Charlotte Hornets should be a team to look out for now that they have found their identity with LaMelo Ball at the heart of everything. They’re aren’t legitimate title threats yet, so they need to address some key questions this season and in the next few years. Let’s plow through some of these questions […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is not letting father time get the best of him as the two-time MVP is closing in on Michael Jordan’s insane record. After another incredible performance on Thursday night, the 33-year old continues to cement his legacy as one of the best players to ever play in the league […]

The Miami Heat were on the cusp of winning their fourth NBA title in 2020. But they fell a bit short against the Los Angeles Lakers. One revelation though during that impressive run was Tyler Herro, who many hailed as the next big thing for the Heat. But after an electric rookie year, Herro suffered […]

Russell Westbrook’s debut with the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t have gone more horribly. He only had eight points, five rebounds, and four assists along with four turnovers and 4-of-13 shooting. This terrible performance got him in the limelight, as Twitter fans roasted him and the Lakers for that awful performance. In a media session after […]

Just two years ago, the Houston Rockets reached the Western Conference Semifinals, but their performance has taken a drastic hit over the last two years. They were the worst team in the NBA last year. Fortunately, they received the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and used it by selecting athletic wing Jalen […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an epic victory against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday in what turned out to be one of the most memorable opening night matchups in the history of the NBA. As it turns out, however, Julius Randle was a little too ecstatic after their double-overtime victory, and it cost him […]

The Inside the NBA crew has always had hilarious comedic interactions with each other. Now, with the release of the NBA Top 75 list, Charles Barkley has found another way to mess with Kenny Smith. In the most recent episode of the Academy Award-winning show, Barkley roasted Kenny Smith for not making it to the […]

The Atlanta Hawks went on a terrific run in the 2021-22 season after their coaching change from Lloyd Pierce to Nate McMillan. They reached the Eastern Conference Finals before succumbing to the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks in six games. Unfortunately, Cameron Reddish, Deandre Hunter, and Trae Young sustained injures in the midst of their run. […]

There are few better shot-makers in NBA history than Wardell Stephen Curry II. The Golden State Warriors star had his entire arsenal on full display against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. The Warriors star was en fuego in the first quarter, erupting for 25 points on a perfect 9-for-9 shooting clip that had the […]

Jason Kidd’s much-anticipated coaching debut for the Dallas Mavericks was off to a rough start as Luka Doncic and the team struggles on opening night. The Mavs visited Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night to jumpstart their season but unfortunately struggled as they fell 113-87 to start their season on a sour […]

The buddy cop movie that is Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry has officially begun. The Miami Heat scored a huge first win on Thursday night as they manhandled the Milwaukee Bucks, 137-95. Lowry didn’t impress in his much-awaited Heat debut, finishing with five points on 1-of-8 shooting from the field. He did tally six assists […]

The Golden State Warriors were one of the greatest teams to ever play in the NBA. They were an unstoppable force during their hey-day, winning three titles in four years. That’s why it came as a shock to some fans when Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, two key figures for that Warriors dynasty, weren’t included […]

The Denver Nuggets exacted some sort of revenge against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday after beating them in their season opener. The Suns swept the Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs last year, just in case you forgot. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic immediately recorded his first big outing of the campaign, leading […]

Thursday night featured a marquee matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks. It was Trae Young and his Hawks that came out on top in a convincing victory over Luka Doncic and the Mavs and after the game, Trae had a special message for all those who continue to doubt Atlanta. Trae Young […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry went video game mode once again on Thursday night and stars around the league were loving every bit of it. The two-time league MVP had an unreal opening quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at home and exploded for 25 first-quarter points without missing a shot. Obviously, NBA Twitter […]

The New York Knicks won their first game of the new NBA season and fans are already celebrating as if they won the championship. The Knicks pulled off a gutsy, down-to-the-wire victory over the Boston Celtics in double overtime on Wednesday, salvaging what should’ve been a win already in regulation. After the game, Knicks fans […]

Stephen Curry was a man possessed in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Golden State Warriors star had everyone impressed – even his longtime adversary LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers star was clearly tuning in to the Warriors-Clippers match just like the rest of us who witnessed Curry go off for […]

Russell Westbrook was not exactly in the best of moods following his much-anticipated yet rather disappointing debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night. It’s been a couple of days since, and Anthony Davis has now provided a bit of an update on Russ. Everything looks fine within the Lakers camp right now, and […]

As Jack Nicholson memorably said in A Few Good Men: You can’t handle the truth! That’s probably what Paul Pierce is thinking right now after he was named to the NBA’s Top 75 Greatest Players. Pierce was absolutely a beast during his prime years with the Boston Celtics, leading them to the title in 2008 […]

With the NBA Top 75 Greatest Players having been released recently, many fans and former players have chimed in on their potential snubs. Fans are calling out the NBA for not including this and that player on the list. Active players are vouching for either fellow players or themselves, saying they deserve to be on […]

In an unprecedented season with a slew of COVID-related absences and recurring injuries, the Utah Jazz stood out in the 2021 NBA regular season. They coasted through the number one seed in the Western Conference. They had a phenomenal point differential as they were almost unbeatable in their home floor at Vivint Arena because of […]

It was a huge day for Miami Heat’s new guard Kyle Lowry he ended up moving past the great Kobe Bryant in all-time threes made in his Heat debut. The former NBA champion finally got his name on the board in the third quarter with his first three-pointer for the Heat which put him past […]

For all eternity, the careers of Luka Doncic and Trae Young will be entwined. Their rivalry added another chapter on Thursday night as the Atlanta Hawks hosted the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic and Young once again led their respective squads in the contest, but in the end, the Hawks came up with the victory, 113-87. While […]

Carmelo Anthony is finally getting the recognition he deserves. The Los Angeles Lakers forward was named as part of the NBA’s Greatest 75 Players list released these past few days, alongside fellow Banana Boat buddies Chris Paul, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade. Melo was understandably ecstatic at the news. The Lakers forward took to Twitter […]

Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller was speechless when he learned that he was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. Live on television, NBA on TNT host Ernie Johnson informed Miller he had been selected. He tried to string together a complete sentence but was unable to as he tried to process the honor. .@ReggieMillerTNT’s […]

Add another feather to Dwyane Wade‘s cap as the Miami Heat legend made it to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team on Thursday afternoon. This comes as no surprise as Wade carved a reputation as the Heat’s greatest player ever, winning three championships for the franchise while leaving his name on top of several all-time statistical categories […]

Miami Heat star  Kyle Lowry’s debut for the franchise gets off to a rocky start as the former NBA champion limps his way to the locker room in the second quarter. The 35-year old rolled his ankle while driving to the hoop and accidentally stepped on Milwaukee Bucks forward Pat Connaughton’s right foot. Lowry immediately […]

Imagine having the exact same name as the greatest player of all-time in a particular sport. Kind of freaky right, that’s a lot of pressure. Now imagine playing a completely different sport while representing the city that the said GOAT came from. That’s exactly what Carolina Panthers guard Michael Jordan is feeling right now. The […]

As the NBA enters its 75th season, the league is buzzing over the release of its Top 75 all-time players list. While one current Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is on the list, his splash brother Klay Thompson is not – and he isn’t happy about it. Thompson was vocal on social media about […]

The New York Knicks began their campaign on an impressive note in a double overtime victory over their archrival Boston Celtics. The team was led by first time All Star Julius Randle as he tallied 35 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, while new acquisition Evan Fournier recorded 32 points, six rebounds, and four steals. […]

With each passing day, the stalemate between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers continues to worsen. In the latest string of events, the former number one pick showed up to the Sixers’ training facility in Camden Thursday, but never actually took the floor. Simmons cited back soreness as an issue, and despite being treated by […]

While there are a lot of people out there who believe that the Los Angeles Lakers should be considered as one of the title favorites this season, there are still those who are not too confident about LA’s title hopes. One of them is Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce, who himself recently threw a bit […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off another disappointing season in which they finished 13th in the Western Conference. They had modest expectations headed into the last season with D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Towns. The Timberwolves struggled to stay healthy and finished with a record of 23-49. In the offseason, the Timberwolves made a few […]