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The fans got an interesting shakeup to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game with the players being picked by the league’s two leading vote-getters. To no surprise, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry were named as team captains. Needless to say, they have done a good job of selling […]

The NBA is simply where amazing things happen. NBA players are one of the most talented athletes in the world. As a result, the NBA is full of memories of exciting games that ended with a heart-breaking shot. Honestly, this article would have been littered with plays from two of the league’s best scorers, Michael […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expect to be without rookie point guard Lonzo Ball for a sixth straight game, this time sitting out on Friday night against the Chicago Bulls, according to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet. Ball has yet to resume practicing with the team, as Los Angeles is slated to start a five-game road […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry got his wish to be named as a team captain for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. However, with three other Warriors making the trip as well he will have some tough decisions to make. Curry was apparently given his sheet listed with the names of this year’s participants. As a […]

Despite half a season having gone by since the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics per his request, details from his unforeseen displeasure with the organization still emerge. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Irving threatened to sit out the season and have surgery on his knee if owner Dan Gilbert didn’t acquiesce […]

The Boston Celtics had been mired in an unusual four-game losing streak prior to their win versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite the 113-102 victory, there is still concern regarding the team’s losses to the lowly Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic. Fortunately, star forward Gordon Hayward provided yet another faint glimmer of hope of […]

The Detroit Pistons have been on a steep decline since starting the season as one of the potential contenders for the Eastern Conference crown, now finding themselves outside of the playoffs, in the ninth spot, two games behind the Milwaukee Bucks. Leading scorer Tobias Harris attributes these struggles to not capitalizing in winnable games throughout […]

The National Basketball Referees Association has accepted Kevin Durant’s public apology, as the Golden State Warriors forward expressed sincere regret over his choice words and criticism of official James Williams during a 123-112 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Apology accepted. This is the kind of common ground we hope to achieve […]

Oklahoma City forward Paul George created quite a stir Wednesday when he told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols that his decision on free agency was becoming “easier” because of the friendship and bond he has created with Russell Westbrook. George continued to lavish his teammate with compliments Thursday morning. “Being alongside Russ, he is a team-first guy. […]

The Dallas Mavericks could look to part ways with their defensive anchor and most prominent three-point shooter Wesley Matthews in the midst of another subpar season, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Matthews has been a staple in the Mavs starting rotation, but with the trade deadline nearing, Dallas could look to […]

New York Knicks legend and color commentator Walt Frazier had his reservations about first-time All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis, criticizing him after he sat out against the defending champions Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Porzingis was sidelined with knee stiffness and didn’t suit up next to his teammates, something that irked the longtime Knicks voice. […]

Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington plans to take part in this season’s 3-point contest during All-Star weekend in February, marking his first appearance in the event, according to a report from ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington plans to participate in the 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend, league sources tell ESPN. — Chris […]

Basketball is a highly physical game where nasty injuries can occur at any given moment. Another one happened with less than three minutes to go during the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. After a foul was called on the Bulls’ end of the floor, there was a stoppage in the […]

Former Indiana Pacers’ guard Reggie Miller appeared on a recent episode of Hell’s Kitchen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUK4hWMK8IE&feature=youtu.be&t=3m3s On the 13th episode of the show’s 17th season, the contestants were tasked to teach their culinary skills to a selected group of celebrities. And since it was the All-Star season of the show, the celebrities the show had invited […]

Jason Kidd’s three-plus-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks had its share of bumps on the road, and among them was his rocky relationship with several of his players. Among them, one of the names with the most weight is the team’s second-leading scorer, Jabari Parker, who has sat out the entire season, recovering from a […]

The 2018 NBA All-Star Draft has brought many changes to the usual format in hopes of re-invigorating the spirit of competition. Among them, is the non-televised draft in which the leading vote-getters from each conference; LeBron James and Stephen Curry, will pick among their peers to join their respective squads. According to a report by […]

Despite the at-large success of the Boston Celtics more than halfway through the season, a four-game skid was enough reason to iron out the issues causing the slump. According to the team’s franchise player; Kyrie Irving, the recent “team meeting” called prior to a 113-102 win over the L.A. Clippers was a time to re-calibrate […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came away with a 115-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, but that wasn’t the only reason fans of the team were happy. Several teams around the NBA have halftime events, and the Sixers are no different. During the break in Wednesday’s game, one lucky fan was called on to […]

The reported rift between the San Antonio Spurs and franchise cornerstone Kawhi Leonard has been one of the biggest headlines of the mid-season and according to various reports it has become a real issue despite the closed-quarter operations the organization has been known for. According to a source, Leonard and the Spurs are indeed at […]

Only a day after the New York Knicks faced the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, Michael Beasley reflected on his long-standing friendship with Kevin Durant, giving away the possibility that he could team up with him in the near future. “He’s a best friend. Why not?’’ Beasley told Marc Berman of The New York […]

A day after being snubbed to play in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons attacked the Chicago Bulls with reckless abandon while making history in the process. Simmons recorded 19 points, 17 rebounds, 14 assists, and two blocks to join Larry Bird as the only players in NBA history to reach […]

Every time a player is fuelled with motivation through anger, tune into the game because you are likely to witness a classic performance. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons had that Wednesday night and that fuel was diesel on a full tank, loaded up on a 4×4 truck in the form of the Sixers point-forward. Against […]

Paul George’s exclusion from the All-Star reserves has been a topic of debate since its announcement on Tuesday. Many have given their opinion on it, saying that he deserves it more than some players named on the list. His teammate, Russell Westbrook, did not hold back in questioning the coaches’ votes which the Oklahoma City […]

The Utah Jazz suffered a major blow last week after losing veteran forward Thabo Sefolosha for the remainder of the season. He underwent surgery to repair the avulsion in his right MCL and is scheduled to begin his long rehabilitation process as soon as possible. That said, the Jazz applied for a disabled player exception […]

Rumors about the L.A. Clippers possibly dealing Lou Williams and DeAndre Jordan before the trade deadline are heating up by the day. Both have been quite the commodity, with Williams being a dangerous streaky shooter and a scoring machine, while Jordan is one of the league’s best rebounders and shot-blockers. Prior to facing the visiting […]

Head coaches have been known to be experts in helping their players reach their full potential. That can also be said about Phoenix Suns’ Jay Triano, who has been very supportive of Devin Booker, and doing whatever it takes to prepare him for next month’s three-point shooting contest. During their morning shootaround ahead of their […]

The announcement of the All-Star reserves on Tuesday has divided the opinion of many, as there are others who believe that there are some who deserve a spot more than the ones chosen. Paul Pierce is among those critics, as he made it known that he thinks Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George deserves the […]

If you are in for a quick laugh, this one should do it. Mishearing names are always funny, and this one’s no exception, especially since it’s about a rookie and his team’s ultimate veteran and greatest player ever. Watch as Dallas Mavericks’ first-year guard Dennis Smith Jr. talks about the first time he knew of […]

The All-Star buzz continues and it now involves Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. For some reason, the 2018 NBA All-Star game is generating a lot of negative buzz as of late. With the selections already being cast, there were many deserving players who were left off. Even with […]

The Dallas Mavericks have not been in sync this season but at least Dennis Smith Jr. and Dwight Powell are. The Mavs teammates were in total harmony during a play in their game versus the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. Can't. Stop. Watching. (h/t @World_Wide_Wob) pic.twitter.com/2pLoY3NXJm — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 25, 2018 In the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are enjoying a breakout campaign that has them in third place in the Western Conference. Now if only their uniforms matched their lofty standing in the NBA’s pecking order. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr took a shot at the Timberwolves’ uniforms ahead of their game on Thursday night at home. Sadly, […]

Already on a four-game losing streak, the task on hand for the Boston Celtics to end their skid on Wednesday against the L.A. Clippers became even tougher when it was announced that Al Horford and Marcus Smart will both not see action for coach Brad Stevens’ squad on the night. While the All-Star big man may […]

The Houston Rockets have returned to form, and it was again quite evident in Thursday night’s 104-97 road win over the Dallas Mavericks. True to the team’s fast-paced style of action, James Harden and Clint Capela provided the play of the game, as they connected on a half-court alley-oop that’s worthy of a dozen replays. […]

Jimmy Butler has a lot of reasons to celebrate these days. The Minnesota Timberwolves have so far lived up to expectations this season, as they own a 31-18 record, good for third place in the Western Conference. He has also been recently named as an All-Star reserve, making it to the annual showcase for the fifth […]

Whenever the All-Stars reserves are revealed each year, it has been a normal occurrence for many to react negatively to it. A lot of fans even come up with their own “All-Snub” lists filled with names of players whom they think are more deserving to earn spots in the annual showcase. This season, though, the “snubs” may not only be in the […]

Kevin Durant is the latest NBA player to rant against the referees as he was thrown out of the Golden State Warriors’ game against the New York Knicks, his fourth ejection of the season. During a discussion about Durant’s behavior towards officials on NBA Countdown, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned Draymond Green, which didn’t sit well […]

The Boston Celtics will be minus guard Marcus Smart and power forward Al Horford for Wednesday night’s road game against the L.A. Clippers. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Smart is nursing a hand injury he sustained back at the team’s hotel in Los Angeles. Apart from the fact that Smart’s hand required stitches, there […]

After a recent six-game winning streak, the L.A. Clippers are now on a two-game skid and in search of a way to immediately stop the bleeding against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. According to ClutchPoints’ own Tomer Azarly, the Clippers will get quite a boost tonight as star center DeAndre Jordan will play against […]

For the first time since Milwaukee Bucks former head coach Jason Kidd was fired on Monday, superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo opened up to the media on Wednesday. After he spent three-and-a-half years under coach Kidd’s guidance in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo admitted that the front office’s decision to fire Kidd caught him off guard and it makes him […]