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Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals. One of the first to congratulate the point guard and his squad is no stranger to the stage himself: Golden State Warriors icon Stephen Curry. The Warriors star didn’t wait long after the final buzzer of Suns-Clippers Game 6 to give […]

Chris Paul may have needed to eliminate his former team to lead the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals, but that doesn’t mean he has completely forgotten his time with the Los Angeles Clippers. In fact, in Paul’s emotional speech after winning Game 6 and booking their ticket to the Finals, he sent a heartwarming […]

Chris Paul went to battle on Wednesday and made sure that the entire Phoenix Suns roster had one thing in mind ahead of Game 6. After a huge game to eliminate his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul was overcome with emotion after one of his more unforgettable playoff performances in his entire 16-year […]

Chris Paul is in the NBA Finals. Let’s repeat that with more emphasis: CHRIS PAUL IS IN THE NBA FINALS! It’s safe to assume that CP3’s heart is screaming in all capitals letter as well after the Phoenix Suns eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The Suns advanced to the Last Dance, where Paul […]

Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers may have lost in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns; however, PG13 made sure there would be some bad memories for CP3 in the game. Midway through the fourth quarter with the Suns way ahead, George showed he was not […]

Don’t ever talk smack to Larry Bird. That’s something Jamal Mashburn and his fellow aspiring NBA stars in the early 90s learned the hard way. The exhibition game between the Dream Team and a group of college studs ahead of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics has been heavily documented. Mashburn, who starred for Kentucky at that […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers on the verge of elimination, Patrick Beverley took his frustrations out on Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul. As the All-Star went en fuego to put his team away, PatBev rushed him from behind with a cowardly shove. Check out Beverley’s cheap shot on the Suns star below: https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1410442838454804480?s=20 Patrick […]

Andre Drummond was a highly-touted midseason addition on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. The 2-time All-Star was expected to bring even more high-level talent on a roster already featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Drummond’s stint on the Lakers didn’t exactly go according to plan. The big man’s on-court production was decent, but nothing […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker just demolished the rim in the third quarter of Game 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Booker was mad mad as he drove hard to the basket en route to a roaring slam to push the Suns’ lead to 13 halfway through the third quarter. Book made sure to flex […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has nothing but love and  appreciation for his European basketball idols that recently retired from the game, and he made sure to give them a proper send-off and acknowledgement. After leading Slovenia to an incredible 1118-68 win over Angola in their FIBA Olympic Qualifying game, the Mavs star spoke to […]

Lionel Messi’s four-year, $674 million contract with FC Barcelona has officially expired, but Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant still can’t believe the deal he got. Messi’s deal, which he signed in 2017, is the highest in sports history, according to Boardroom. However, he is yet to sign a new contract with his club as negotiations […]

Deandre Ayton has been a revelation in these NBA playoffs. The big man has reached a gear for the title-contending Phoenix Suns that he’s never displayed consistently throughout his first three seasons. But it appears that at least one voice thinks he’s still being held back – former Los Angeles Lakers center Mychal Thompson. The […]

It’s not every day you see Los Angeles Clippers center DeMarcus Cousins knock down a crazy buzzer-beating, step-back, off-the-glass- three. Lucky for us all, Boogie called the bank on Wednesday night and the bank was still open. Check out Cousins’ crazy shot here: BOOGIE BUZZER BEATER pic.twitter.com/yfanE10uGk — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 1, 2021 With one […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are doing everything they can to force a Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. While Ivica Zubac and Kawhi Leonard remain out, the latter has decided to make a change that might bode well for the Clippers’ fortunes as they return to Staples Center. Kawhi Leonard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got bounced in the first round of the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns, who are right around the corner from an appearance in the NBA Finals. With the latest injury to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, players such as LeBron James have been vocal regarding the short turnaround, which could be […]

The New Orleans Pelicans missed the playoffs in 2020-2021 and now face some serious decisions regarding their future. They let Stan Van Gundy and are still searching for a new head coach. Trade buzz has swirled regarding Zion Williamson, although he isn’t likely going anywhere. Trade talks have also focused on Brandon Ingram. However, there […]

Even if the Los Angeles Clippers force a Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns, it is doubtful Kawhi Leonard will return at all. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Leonard is not expected to return in the Western Conference Finals as he recovers from his knee injury. And if ever the Clippers perform a […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been listed as doubtful for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he is not giving up just yet and is holding out hope he can return sooner rather than later. Head coach Mike Budenholzer talked about Antetokounmpo’s health in length in his latest talk with the media, […]

As Team USA makes its final preparations for the upcoming summer Olympics, one of the most glaring absences from the squad is none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Then again, no one really expected the four-time NBA champ to join the national squad, and at this point, it looks like this is […]

The Conference Finals are the last step for every Championship contender in order to get to the NBA Finals. It’s bound to produce bangers every single year. In this piece, we rank the 5 greatest Conference Finals matchups of the past decade. The ones who went back and forth, down the wire, and produced some […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made an official announcement on the status of superstar point guard Trae Young for Thursday’s Game 5 bout against the Milwaukee Bucks. Young sustained an ankle injury in Game 3 and was unable to suit up for Atlanta’s blowout win in Game 4. By the looks of it, it does appear […]

The New York Knicks are ready to go all out just to bring back the NBA title to the Big Apple, so much so they are willing to part ways with RJ Barrett if it means getting Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. According to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, the Knicks […]

After a successful season that ended their seven-year playoff drought, the New York Knicks are now looking to build further from what they have established and create a true championship contender. In fact, according to the latest rumors, they are specifically targeting Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. Per Kristian Winfield of the New […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were hit with awful news as Giannis Antetokounmpo left Game 4 early against the Atlanta Hawks after landing awkwardly and his knee buckling. On Wednesday, it was reported that there was no structural damage, but he is doubtful for Game 5 on Thursday night. It seems unlikely for Antetokounmpo to suit up […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been officially listed as doubtful for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks. According to the Bucks’ official announcement, an MRI on Antetokounmpo’s injury confirmed their initial diagnosis of left knee hyperextension. However, it  is worth noting that an earlier report from Adrian Wojnarowski  of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might be out of the playoffs, but LeBron James is still having an absolute time off the court. Ahead of July’s release of Space Jam 2, the King threw a massive release party at Six Flags Magic Mountain to celebrate the movie, which is set to hit theatres on the 16th […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham is one of the more sneaky-good players set to hit the NBA free agent market this offseason. Across the last two seasons he has averaged a combined 16.6 points and 6.5 assists per game while shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc. It was just a year ago that Graham […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got hit with devastating news as Giannis Antetokounmpo left Tuesday’s game early with a knee injury. He immediately went to the locker room and there was a fear of it being an ACL injury. However, there is no structural damage to his knee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers return to Staples Center to face the Phoenix Suns after surviving yet another elimination game in their playoff run. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Suns-Clippers prediction and pick for Game 6. The Suns now stand at 11-4 in the postseason overall and 10-5 against the […]

A handful of Philadelphia 76ers fans are rooting for Ben Simmons to get out of town ASAP. Now, they seem to be one step closer to getting their wish, as the All-Star “guard” recently purchased a brand-new mansion in Los Angeles — almost 3,000 miles away from Philly. According to Dirt, the 24-year old closed […]

If you somehow didn’t know, Golden State Warriors swingman Damion Lee is married to Stephen Curry’s sister, Sydel. The Curry family is going to get an addition later this year, with Sydel and Damion recently announcing that they’re expecting their first child. The video of Steph and Ayesha Curry finding out about the pregnancy is […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had a hilarious reaction when asked whether he gets “star” calls from referees in FIBA qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. Doncic is playing for the Slovenian national team in the FIBA qualifying tournament for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, the Mavs star joked he isn’t getting any special treatment because […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen went off earlier this week, claiming that former coach Phil Jackson is a racist who discriminated against him on the basketball court. Now, Robert Horry, who played under Jackson with the Lakers, is coming to his defense, per TMZ. “I don’t think Phil is racist at all. I don’t.” However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just lost their lead assistant coach Jason Kidd. But the team made quick work to find his replacement – LeBron James’ former assistant coach with the Miami Heat, David Fizdale. The news on the Lakers hire was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers are finalizing a deal to hire former […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are still holding their breath for the official diagnosis of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo after he suffered a scary left knee injury in the third quarter of their Game 4 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Antetokounmpo will get further evaluation on his knee on Wednesday to determine the severity of his injury and […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams is likely glad to be with his current team now, but he was quite frustrated after first being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams had made it known following the trade he was considering retirement. Those thoughts appear to have been spurred on by his initial belief the Hawks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went out sad against the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Playoffs, and now they’re dealing with a couple of key departures. No, this has nothing to do with Ben Simmons, any other key player or even Doc Rivers, but still a few notable members of the organization nonetheless. Tuesday, longtime broadcaster Marc […]

Almost every year, a couple of second-round picks emerge from the NBA Draft to make a difference on their team whether down the road or a bit instantly. Sometimes it takes a little longer for things to progress but hidden gems are discovered nonetheless. The 2021 NBA Draft will be no different. Take Nikola Jokic, […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a scary injury that puts a huge question mark over the rest of the NBA playoffs. Bucks fans are holding their breath in the face of a worst case scenario, one that could potentially come true. The Bucks organization is reportedly fearing a ‘severe’ ACL injury as they await […]