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The Milwaukee Bucks are set to face off against the Miami Heat in the first round of playoffs in what should be a fiery matchup between two formidable sides out East. Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has decided to make the narrative a bit more interesting by taking a jab at Miami’s chances against his Bucks. […]

It looks like the Golden State Warriors are truly embracing the play-in tournament. Just ask head coach Steve Kerr and superstar guard Stephen Curry. On Tuesday ahead of their play-in showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kerr opened up why he thinks the play-in is good for the NBA. Simply put, the new format injected […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will be ready for the play-in game vs. Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Staples Center, Frank Vogel confirmed. In his post-practice Zoom on Tuesday, the Lakers head coach said LeBron experienced predictable soreness in his right ankle after playing back-to-back games this weekend. He […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris is excited about the play-in tournament. After all, he’ll just be sitting on his couch watching while the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum try hard just to make the playoffs. The Sixers finished with the best record in the East, so Harris is naturally delighted heading […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks knew from the beginning the Russell Westbrook-Bradley Beal partnership would work. Brooks spoke on Washington’s dynamic duo during an appearance on Chris Mannix’s The Crossover podcast. He said he believed Westbrook’s fiery competitiveness and demanding nature would appeal to Beal and take some of the leadership burden off his shoulders. Brooks […]

It’s a Northwest Division showdown in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs with the Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets facing off. These two teams met on the final day of the regular season, with the red-hot Blazers beating Nikola Jokic and co. by 16 points. However, Denver took two out of three […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens’ status has been a pretty consistent topic of discussion in the midst of a frustrating season, but his job is safe. Adrian Wojnarowski discussed Stevens’ future with the Celtics on ESPN’s Get Up program Tuesday morning, saying Stevens will be back in Boston next season: “Brad Stevens … is going […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the two marquee NBA franchises, with the other being the Los Angeles Lakers, and they boast some of the greatest players in history. While the Lakers have more worldwide popularity, it’s the Celtics that actually got to 17 championships in their storied news history well before the Lakers. Given […]

The Indiana Pacers will host the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament on Tuesday night, but they’re in a tough spot given their extensive injury report. Caris LeVert was just the latest member of the Pacers to be ruled out due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. There are a number of other key […]

The Washington Wizards will take on the Boston Celtics for sole right to the #7 seed in the Eastern Conference.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Celtics prediction and pick. The Wizards finished the regular season with an overall record of 34-38, but they were 41-30-1 against the spread. They […]

Utah Jazz point forward Joe Ingles never believed the purported friction between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert would lead to a roster shakeup. The alleged tension between Mitchell and Gobert became the talk in NBA circles after the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. There were murmurings the Jazz faced a momentous decision in […]

The NBA has instituted the play-in tournament, much to the disapproval of many NBA stars including LeBron James and Luka Doncic, among others. However, the real reason the NBA had decided to push forth with the play-in was in an effort to limit tanking, with the Philadelphia 76ers being one of the key contributors in […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants to win an NBA championship as any great player does. But despite the Blazers failing to make it deep into the playoffs for numerous years, he isn’t giving up his desire to win a title in Portland. “Like, I can’t express my desire and how bad I want […]

With a renewed interest in revisiting the Kobe Bryant-Tim Duncan rivalry, Spurs and Lakers fans can be heard yelling about who the real GOAT of that generation was. It’s time to look at some history, kids. Prior to his Hall of Fame enshrinement if the Class of 2020, Tim Duncan reflected on his many battles […]

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone indicated point guard John Wall will be a building block for the franchise during Tuesday’s press conference. Stone addressed the future of the organization in the wake of a tumultuous 2020-21 season. The Rockets finished with the worst record in the NBA, but Stone suggested the team is not […]

Even ESPN personality Stephen A Smith isn’t safe from the reemergence of Kwame Brown on social media. For those unaware, the former No. 1 overall NBA Draft selection has been an absolute ripper the last day or so after Gilbert Arenas made some comments about him on his podcast. Since those comments, Brown has become […]

The comparisons for Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry come from every angle. In reality, it’s hard to compare the 3-point sniper to anyone as he changed the way the game is played from beyond the arc. Former NBA champion Chris Bosh chimed in with a bold comparison based off what he has seen from […]

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly gauged interest in Kristaps Porzingis at the trade deadline. While the Mavs could explore trade options again in the offseason, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reports the ultimate goal is to find a center to pair with Porzingis in the frontcourt. Richaun Holmes and John Collins are mentioned as specific targets. Holmes […]

Just in time for maximum postseason drama, a report has surfaced that claims Dennis Schroder is unhappy with his role with the Los Angeles Lakers. This story comes from Bleacher Report writer Jake Fischer, who wrote: “Multiple league executives who have overlapped with Schroder told B/R they believe the ball-handler is looking to be paid […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder turned down a four-year, $84 million extension earlier this season, putting him in position to hit unrestricted free agency. People around the NBA believe Schroder is looking for an even bigger role and more money. Via Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer: Multiple league executives who have overlapped with Schroder […]

The Indiana Pacers were hit with some terrible news mere hours before the play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. With injuries surrounding the team already, it was announced that Caris LeVert would be out for Tuesday’s game due to health and safety protocols, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.  LeVert will miss tonight’s game, […]

The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are set to face off against each other for the second time in as many years in the NBA Playoffs. Last year, the Heat were able to knock off the Bucks in just five games, which was a major surprise. That led to them representing the Eastern Conference in […]

Ask any basketball junkie about their favorite player in the NBA right now and some of them will answer Derrick Rose. Rightfully so, because the New York Knicks star has gone through a lot to come back from his past injuries to become one of the most beloved names in the league right now. With […]

The Brooklyn Nets are awaiting to see who they will play in round one of the NBA Playoffs. While they wait, apparently New York Mayor Bill De Blasio isn’t hesitating on his support of the team. This is one of those images that is so hard to believe it isn’t photoshopped, that it must be […]

The NBA playoff picture isn’t quite set in stone just yet with the play-in tournament still set to determine the final two seedings in both conferences. However, the 3-6 seeds already know who they will face in the opening round of the playoffs. The 4-5 matchup in the Eastern Conference will feature an interesting showdown […]

Since 2012, Panini has been at the forefront of the basketball card industry by releasing products that cater to avid NBA fans. Over the years, their NBA cards have always been sought after by collectors, mainly because of their striking designs. Although Panini offers a wide variety of card products, the company still does its […]

Everyone thought that the Denver Nuggets were headed for an epic collapse when Jamal Murray went down for the season. Most people credit leading MVP candidate Nikola Jokic for keeping the team afloat, and for good reason. But Michael Porter Jr. has also made the leap in the absence of Murray. The Nuggets forward’s emergence […]

The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Indiana Pacers at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Pacers prediction and pick. The opening game of the first-ever play-in tournament features a matchup between two Eastern Conference clubs on the rise. Charlotte exceeded expectations this […]

Chris Paul has helped transform the Phoenix Suns into a legitimate contender this season. After their run in the bubble last year, Paul’s arrival via trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder pushed the Suns to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. While Paul’s mind is on the present, it’s only natural to look […]

The Utah Jazz have been dynamite on offense this season. Their scoring punch has been a total team effort, spearheaded by their backcourt stars in Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson. Sure, people know the Jazz have been good this year. After all, Utah finished the season with the best record in the NBA […]

When the Toronto Raptors didn’t deal Kyle Lowry at the NBA Trade Deadline, the next question on everyone’s mind was obvious: what will he do come his free agency? While we don’t yet know the answer to exactly what will happen come the offseason, the longtime Raptors star did last us know his biggest factors […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal returned from a hamstring injury against the Charlotte Hornets for the regular-season finale on Sunday. The Wizards had already clinched a play-in spot, but beating the Hornets got them the No. 8 seed and a chance for a win-and-in game against the Boston Celtics. Beal was clearly laboring out on […]

Masai Ujiri might arguably be the biggest free agent this summer despite not being a player. The Toronto Raptors architect, however, appears to be staying put. In a report making the rounds from Sportsnet: “They love him, and they believe in him,” said a source close to the MLSE board. “He’s won them a championship […]

The Indiana Pacers are set to take on the Charlotte Hornets in the first of two Eastern Conference play-in games on Tuesday night. Both teams have had rough 2020-21 seasons when it comes to injuries, but they are both still holding out hope of making the playoffs. In order to make that happen, they will […]

With the New York Knicks set to face the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Playoffs, most eyes are geared toward stars like Julius Randle and Trae Young. While both deserve the attention and praise, it’ll be RJ Barrett who uses the platform to prove why he’s the next “it” talent in the NBA. For those […]

When you think of elite long-range gunners in the NBA, there are a few stars that come to mind. The first is obviously Golden State Warriors icon Stephen Curry. The second is probably Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. But is there an automatic third-placer that comes to mind after Curry and Lillard? Whether you […]

While the NBA regular season is over, we still do not know what all of the NBA Playoffs matchups are going to look like. Due to the play-in tournament there are still some series’ who we will have to wait to find out who plays who. Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks do know who […]

LeBron James just called himself a ‘pass first’ guy. The Los Angeles Lakers star really does embody that energy, leading the NBA in assists back in the 2019-20 season. James’ 10.2 dimes per game were a career high for him in his first year with the Lakers, but his selfless play for that season was […]

The NBA scoring title is one of the most coveted individual awards in the league. It can likely be ranked just a rung below the Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards. For this piece, we take a look at the five greatest scoring title races in NBA history. These ones came […]