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Despite losing the season series against the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are not losing any sleep over dropping their second game to the Rockets this season. After the game, Durant was asked if the loss mattered to the team. According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, the reigning Finals MVP said: “No. […]

Picking the reserves for the Western Conference All-Stars has become a yearly debate. Each year, there’s always one or two guys who get snubbed, causing an outcry among supporters and the players themselves. This year is no different, as the West is loaded with talent at every position. No matter who gets selected, there is sure […]

Clint Capela certainly felt confident after taking down the defending champions last night in a tight 116-108 victory. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon quotes Capela: “We’re confident because we know if we’re doing what we’re supposed to do, we’re going to beat them. We’ve got to keep playing. We know that they’re going to come back if […]

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the worst shooting free throw teams in the NBA. After shooting a dismal 2-14 from the free throw line on Friday night against the Pacers, the Lakers are officially shooting 68 percent from the line. Although the Lakers ended […]

The NBA has implemented an entirely new format for the 2018 All-Star Game with the use of a draft selection process for the players selected to the contest. However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been against televising the actual draft process on behalf of the players voicing their concern that it could cause some personal […]

The Toronto Raptors have raced out to one of the best records in the league through the first half of the season. Much of that success has been behind their dominance at home holding a nearly perfect record. In fact, their stellar start at the Air Canada Centre is actually the best in franchise history, […]

The L.A. Clippers finally had their impressive six-game winning streak snapped by the Utah Jazz on Saturday, However, it was just another day at the office for shooting guard Lou Williams. Williams has been one of the most explosive scorers in the entire 2017-18 NBA season. He has now joined some elite company after recording 31 […]

On Saturday, the Philadelphia 76ers were able to extend their current winning streak to three games following a convincing victory over another up-and-coming-team in the Milwaukee Bucks. The final score was 114-94, and their social media team wanted to make sure they rubbed it in further to their opponents on the night. The Sixers’ Twitter […]

With the unfortunate left ankle injury that will keep Golden State Warriors rookie forward Jordan Bell out at least two weeks, forward Kevon Looney knows that he really needs to step up. According to an article written by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Looney is prepared for a larger role and he wants to […]

Youth and athleticism are showcased night in and night out by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Andrew Wiggins is the latest member of the rising group to flex his skills. The 22-year-old is fresh off serving another facial, adding one to his already long list of victims. The dunk came in the opening quarter of Saturday’s […]

The Miami Heat were in desperate need of a late surge if they were to get back into the win column on Saturday night versus the Charlotte Hornets. Fortunately, power forward James Johnson managed to give them the boost they needed. The Hornets had been in control down the stretch after being up by five […]

Another game, another profanity spouted from the mouth of Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Carmelo Anthony. This time it happened during regulation and not in a postgame interview with the aide of Russell Westbrook. Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward LeBron James had missed a free throw early on in the first quarter when Anthony let out a […]

When it comes to the upcoming NBA Draft, not many teams may know about Luka Doncic as much as other players on draft boards. But that’s because Doncic is an international player. While being Slovenian, Doncic plays for Real Madrid in Spain. Doncic is thought to be one of the most underrated prospects in the […]

The NBA has chosen to adopt an entirely new format for the 2018 All-Star game with the top two vote-getters for each conference to be the designated captains to select the respective teams. However, the league has decided against televising the draft selection process from the pool of All-Stars due to the players having personal conflict […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has continued to make progressive strides forward in his development in his third season in the league. At the same time, he has also remained a high-impact player on the defensive end of the court that has put him on pace for exclusive company in NBA history, according to […]

On Saturday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 148-124. It was a great night for the Thunder as they destroyed the Cavaliers on both ends of the floor. Also, the night was special for Paul George as he released his new signature shoe, PG2. “Pushing the envelope” with the new #PG2. @Yg_Trece […]

The 2018 NBA All-Star Game starters have been announced and now it’s time to speculate on the reserves. The Inside the NBA crew did just that, as they selected the reserves that they would like to see from each conference. Hosts Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley made a list of their […]

After winning his second championship in June, Stephen Curry has emerged as one of the best players in the NBA. Curry is currently averaging 27.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.5 assists, making his case as the best point guard in the NBA. This hype has caused Curry to garner the most All-Star votes in the […]

Amidst all the trouble between players and referees, the Portland Trail Blazers hired Don Vaden, a former Director of Officials for the WNBA and an NBA referee for 15 years, in a consulting role to “help educate the team on rules of the game and officiating”. The Oregonian’s Mike Richman reported the Blazers announced the […]

For the last couple of seasons, Zion Williamson has been heralded as one of the nation’s top high school basketball recruits. However, Williamson had yet to voice a commitment to any collegiate program while he rose the ranks of national recognition behind his stellar play on the court. The 17-year-old finally made his decision on Saturday […]

LaMelo Ball is the youngest son of LaVar Ball, and he is the younger brother of Lonzo Ball, who is the star point guard of the Los Angeles Lakers. Although he is only 16 years old, Ball is already a member of his own professional basketball team and is a pop culture icon since the […]

Rap and basketball are commonly correlated with one another. The music style is highly popularized in the NBA today, and it has become an inseparable part of the NBA’s pop culture along with basketball sneakers. Most NBA players are music junkies in their own right. Some can even rap exceptionally well. For example, Portland Trail […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have begun to turn a corner over the last week by winning four straight games — their latest being a 148-124 beatdown of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon. This contest featured a growing trend for the Thunder offense in their last three meetings with the Cavs that is quite a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday afternoon delivered a spanking at the Quicken Loans Arena with their 148-124 beatdown of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was a contest in which Cavs superstar forward LeBron James was supposed to get to 30,000 career points and he needed just 25 to do so, but Thunder star forward Paul […]

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard is a bad man. During a game between the Hornets and the Miami Heat on Saturday, James Johnson was getting ready for a highlight dunk early in the third quarter. Johnson drove baseline and took flight. But Howard was there in the rotation to completely erase Johnson’s dunk attempt, much […]

Just a few days after San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge achieved a feat that only David Robinson had ever done in a Spurs uniform, the former All-Star made another historic performance on Friday. But this time, it wasn’t in a proud manner. Aldridge, in an 86-83 loss to the Toronto Raptors, shot just 6-of-25 […]

Enes Kanter is one of the most outspoken players in the NBA. Even against arguably the best player in the NBA in LeBron James, the New York Knicks’ center is a regular troll. On Saturday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers battled the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kanter’s old team. The Thunder wiped the floor with the Cavs, […]

On Saturday afternoon at Quicken Loans Arena, the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-20) set a franchise record for most points scored in regulation for a road game when they put a 148-124 beatdown on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Thunder simply put together an offensive clinic on national television, while the Cavs gave up the second-most points […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the most important free agency periods in the franchise’s history coming this summer. Pulling off a successful free agency could set the Lakers up to be an elite team and a playoff contender for the next five years and beyond. Much of the work ahead depends on the […]

Even at 40 years of age, Manu Ginobili continues to surprise the NBA with his brilliant performances for the Spurs. This has led to the Argentine shooting guard receiving much of the fans vote for the 2017 All-Star Game. Although Ginobili wasn’t selected to become an All-Star, he did tell his fans that he appreciated […]

LOS ANGELES – Thrust into the starting lineup for most of the season due to injuries throughout the LA Clippers’ roster, veteran guard Austin Rivers has quietly worked his way towards a career-best year while helping his team stay relevant in a tough Western Conference. And yet, what’s garnered most of the attention and storylines […]

It’s mind-boggling how many opportunities the Oklahoma City Thunder missed out on throughout the last eight years. From trading Eric Bledsoe, James Harden, Reggie Jackson and losing Kevin Durant to unexpected postseason struggles. It seems like the organization nails it on Draft Night but then can’t build a lasting roster. So in a situation like […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey has a chance to get him and his staff over to LA to coach the Eastern Conference All-Star team on Feb. 18. The best team in each conference based on the record get its coach to the All-Star game. However, there is an exception to the rule: coaches are […]

The Golden State Warriors are defending champions for the second time in three years heading into this year’s 2017 NBA playoffs. After many years of not making it to the Promised Land, the Warriors are poised to make a run at the championship for the next several years. As great as this team is collectively […]

Through his first three years in the league, Devin Booker has quickly become the driving offensive force for the Phoenix Suns. His scoring ability has pushed him to surpass former Suns All-Star big man Amar’e Stoudemire for an impressive mark, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Devin Booker: 35th career 30-point game Breaks tie with […]

Through his first eight years of his career, L.A. Clippers All-Star forward Blake Griffin has been one of the most productive big men in the league. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, the 28-year-old is set to join rare company statistically with Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Per #Clippers PR, Blake Griffin will play his […]

It is certain to state that last night when the New York Knicks visited the Utah Jazz, Salt Lake City fans were not happy to see Enes Kanter back in town. Kanter played three and a half seasons for the Jazz before demanding a trade. During player introductions and essentially every time he touched the […]

Draymond Green is a very tough player on the court. He loves talking trash and getting physical with other players. He never shies away from contact or from speaking his mind. This probably does not sit well with many players other than his teammates or former teammates, who know Green better. Despite being the second-most […]

The Golden State Warriors have made their way to Houston for a match-up against the Rockets, but it sounds like they’ll be without the services of Andre Iguodala and Jordan Bell. According to a report from Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post, both Iguodala (calf) and Bell (left ankle inflammation) will be held out of […]