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In a nailbiting game at Oracle Arena between the two top teams in each conference, the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics, 109-105. This was the Celtics 15th loss of the season and now have a 35-15 record. Even after the loss, they still lead the East by one and a half games. But as […]

During last night’s Oklahoma City Thunder 121-108 win over the Detroit Pistons, Andre Roberson injured his left leg and had to be carried away from the court on a stretcher. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Roberson suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his left leg and is expected to undergo season-ending surgery. The play occurred when […]

The social media troll war between rookie teammates Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball continued on Friday night following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 108-103 win over the Chicago Bulls. In fact, forward Brandon Ingram and guard Jordan Clarkson also joined in the fun on both Instagram and Twitter. This was sparked postgame in the Lakers’ locker […]

The rumors are unavoidable when it comes to current Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward LeBron James potentially signing with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. Will he actually leave the Cavs a second time to go to the Lakers to make them an immediate contender in the West? In all honesty, who knows at this point, […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has teased the prospect of his return for some time now. The most recent example is the video of him taking shots prior to the Celtics’ matchup with the L.A. Clippers on Wednesday night. As a result, fans have started to speculate that their coveted free agent acquisition could make his […]

As with any All-Star Game, there were bound to be a few snubs even with this year’s new format. That said, the snub of L.A. Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams really struck a nerve among NBA fans. At first, it seemed as if Williams was also disgruntled with being snubbed. However, he made it clear on […]

During the Golden State Warriors’ thrilling 109-105 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night at Oracle Arena, star point guards in the Warriors’ Stephen Curry and the Celtics’ Kyrie Irving engaged in an epic duel. When asked after the game whether the absence of Celtics guard Marcus Smart as a lockdown defender had an […]

The star-studded showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics on Saturday night certainly fit the billing. Not only were fans treated to a showdown between two of the top teams in each conference, but they also got to witness a hot matchup between their best point guards in Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving. While […]

Ever went up for a handshake with a friend but got left hanging? It’s not the best feeling, especially when it’s caught on national television by ABC. That seems to be what happened on Saturday night after a battle between star point guards in the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and the Boston Celtics’ Kyrie […]

NBA fans were treated to a marquee matchup between two of the top teams from each conference in the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Both sides traded punches throughout the whole game before the Warriors ultimately pulled away with the 109-105 victory. However, Celtics center Al Horford was able to find the silver lining […]

With yet another triple-double added to his resume during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 121-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons, superstar point guard Russell Westbrook made NBA history in the process. According to the Elias Sports Bureau via a tweet posted by ESPN Stats & Info, Westbrook became just the second player in the NBA’s long […]

Saturday night featured a heavyweight matchup between two of the best teams in the NBA — the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Needless to say, point guard Kyrie Irving enjoyed another stellar evening at the Oracle Arena despite being guarded by a bevy of defenders led by Klay Thompson. Thompson was the most notable […]

After what was potentially a 2018 NBA Finals preview on Saturday night with the Golden State Warriors’ 109-105 victory over the Boston Celtics, superstar forward Kevin Durant was asked about a devastating injury that occurred earlier that day to one of his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammates in Andre Roberson. During the third quarter of […]

The Denver Nuggets went into their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday with a little twist. For reasons that are still undisclosed, head coach Mike Malone decided to bench point guard Jamal Murray. While the reason for Murray’s benching is still unknown, the second-year man acknowledged the fact that it was deserved, according to […]

There’s a lot to be frustrated about when one is with the Brooklyn Nets. Now in his second season with the team, head coach Kenny Atkinson is not new to that feeling. He showed intense emotions Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves and it concluded with his ejection. The incident rooted on a play mid-way […]

The tension between the referees and NBA players have reached a breaking point in this season. Coaches, players, and league executives have noticed the drama between the two parties and are desperately trying to formulate a solution to the toxic situation. Meanwhile, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believes that some of this tension is because […]

During Saturday night’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat, center Dwight Howard became just the 19th player in NBA history to record 2,000 or more career blocks in the regular season. Although his team lost 95-91 to the Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena, Howard had himself a very good game en route to […]

Luol Deng has been totally deleted from the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation and future plans. Both Deng and the team have acknowledged that a deal has to be made to appease both sides, but it’s still a work in progress. However, it appears that the veteran forward’s contract is so unappealing that no team is […]

It’s no secret that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is easily one of the best passing big men in the NBA. During the second quarter of Saturday night’s game at Pepsi Center against the Dallas Mavericks, Jokic had a pass to Nuggets power forward Trey Lyles that was pretty jaw-dropping. With the Nuggets leading the […]

According to an article published on Saturday by Scott Bordow of azcentral.com, Phoenix Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough said it’s time for the team to become more aggressive in free agency than initially planned. With rising star Devin Booker and the emergence of small forward T.J. Warren, McDonough thinks the Suns’ cap space and future assets […]

Luol Deng, once a viable contributor for the Chicago Bulls, has become a forgotten member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Normally, players don’t discuss the trade rumors attached to them, but Deng made an exception in Chicago when the Lakers battled the Bulls. According to Bill Oram of the Orange County Register, Deng is still […]

Just one day after being selected to Team LeBron as Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward LeBron James’ starting center, New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins ruptured his left Achilles tendon in the final seconds of the team’s 115-113 win over the Houston Rockets. One fellow big man who gave Cousins a lot of praise on […]

The NBA world was shaken by the season-ending Achilles injury to New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins. As a result, players and coaches throughout the league have since offered Cousins their prayers and best wishes. Among them is former college teammate and Washington Wizards point guard John Wall. According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, […]

On Friday night, in their 115-113 victory over the Houston Rockets, the New Orleans Pelicans (27-21) were dealt a crushing blow during the closing seconds of regulation when All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins ruptured his left Achilles tendon, essentially ending his 2017-18 season. Replacing a player of Cousins’ caliber simply cannot be done, but All-Star power […]

Another day, another highlight-reel dunk from Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. Needless to say, there is little reason to doubt Gordon’s status as one of the NBA’s premier dunkers. He backed up that notion with a spectacular reverse windmill during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers. AARON. GORDON. REVERSE. WINDMILL. #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/sasI4JgP5i — NBA […]

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a huge loss this weekend with the season-ending Achilles injury to center DeMarcus Cousins — Anthony Davis’ counterpart in what’s arguably the league’s most menacing frontline. While his absence undoubtedly creates a huge void within the Pelicans, it also leaves questions as to how much the injury affects Cousins’ prospects […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night via a score of 121-108. With 21 points, Carmelo Anthony became the 21st player in NBA history to reach 25,000 career points. The achievement is just another accolade to highlight Anthony’s nonpareil scoring prowess over the course of his career. "It's a special […]

After being named a 2018 NBA All-Star Game starter, DeMarcus Cousins was chosen by LeBron James (leading vote-getter) in the inaugural draft. Unfortunately, Cousins suffered a ruptured Achilles against the Houston Rockets and will miss the remainder of the 2017-18 NBA season. As a result of the season-ending injury, commissioner Adam Silver has chosen Paul […]

Late in the third quarter between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons, Andre Roberson was stretchered off the court according to CJ Fogler: Anthony Roberson slipped going up for an alley-oop and landed hard on his tailbone, was parallel to the ground about 4 feet in the air pic.twitter.com/88XlIxGVU2 — CJ Fogler account may […]

After playing .500 basketball for much of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have won six consecutive games. As most recognized it would take time for Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony to build chemistry, Anthony accepting his new role has taken them to the next level. Heading into the Thunder’s matchup […]

When the Golden State Warriors host the Boston Celtics in the second and final matchup of the 2017-18 NBA season, it will mark the two best teams in their respective conferences. In their first matchup on Nov. 16, the Celtics came away with a thrilling 92-88 win in Boston. Prior to their final matchup in […]

The fans, the players, the media, the coaches, and, lastly, LeBron James and Stephen Curry have all made their picks, so after a long-winded and somewhat complicated process we now have a clear picture of what the 2018 rendition of the All-Star Game will look like. Many found the teams hilarious, others saw a clear difference […]

During the 2017-18 NBA season, Lou Williams and Donovan Mitchell have been two of the league’s pleasant surprises. While Williams has established himself as one of the best sixth men in league history, he is averaging 23.6 points and 5.2 assists. As for Mitchell, he is considered one of the steals of the 2017 NBA […]

After a near triple-double performance against the Dallas Mavericks, Lonzo Ball has missed the last six games due to a knee injury. Unlike his last injury where the Los Angeles Lakers lost all six games, they are currently on a four-game winning streak during his absence. With Ball already missing two weeks, Tania Ganguli of […]

When you’re shooting as hot as L.A. Clippers star shooting guard Lou Williams is lately, sometimes the opposing team’s fans will even give you major props. That’s exactly what happened during Friday night’s game between the Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies. With the Clippers up 90-78 over the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter, a female fan […]

In the closing seconds of the fourth quarter during a huge 115-113 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins’ season was ended in the blink of an eye when he tore his left Achilles. It was quite shocking, to say the least, and the outpour of support […]

Lou Williams continues to record all types of crazy stat lines for the L.A. Clippers. After last night’s 109-100 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Williams had already accomplished something that nobody had ever done in 35 years. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Sweet Lou is the first player since Brian Winters in January 1982 to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have truly turned around what was an absolutely terrible roster into one of the most exciting young group of players in the NBA. They currently stand 6th in the Eastern Conference and are just three games back from the third-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. A proof of their success is that the number in […]

The Washington Wizards have made their way to the Peach State for a match-up against the Atlanta Hawks, but it sounds like they’ll be without the services of point guard John Wall. According to a report from Candace Buckner of The Washington Post, Wall will be held out of Friday night’s game due to a […]