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Winning three NBA championships in four years isn’t enough for the Golden State Warriors. They want to dominate the league like no other team before it. Despite the dynastic achievement of winning three rings out of four, the Warriors brass is determined to make sure that the championship stays in the Bay Area. Golden State […]

Only a day after Kyle Kuzma roasted him for wearing a du-rag, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has returned the favor and made a strong comeback of his own. While riding the team bus, Ball took a photo of his fellow rookie wearing sweatpants and a hoodie on. He then made a hilarious caption […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookies Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball have been in the spotlight since they were drafted by the team. So when Kuzma puts the attention on his fellow rookie, we’re sure Ball doesn’t mind being roasted for his “toddler” shoes. During one practice session, Kuzma noticed that Ball was wearing practice shoes that […]

Throughout his pro career, DeMarcus Cousins has shown that he has one of the most volatile temperaments in the whole of the NBA. He has received fines and even suspensions for his outbursts and he is not the best person to taunt during games. However, Jaylen Brown did just that on Tuesday night during the […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has a particular set of skills. These are skills that make him a nightmare for opposing defenders just like what he was for New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis Tuesday night, when he used his quickness and elite ball-handling skills to find the basket, kill the Pelicans’ two-point […]

It cannot be denied that there is a concerning level of racial tension in the United States right now. Hence, it is very timely of the Los Angeles Lakers players and staff to visit the National Civil Rights Museum just before Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Lakers are composed mostly of young players, making […]

Former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo claims that LeBron James and Kevin Durant were scared to dunk on him early in their careers. Mutombo, for his part, was on the downside of his career and even then, players were wary to try their hand at dunking on the 7-foot-2 center. The Daily Star’s George Mills was […]

Prior to the hotly-contested matchup between the L.A. Clippers and Houston Rockets on Monday, Doc Rivers was asked during the pre-game presser to give his thoughts on the team’s breakup with Chris Paul during in the offseason. Rivers was asked to share if he feels it could have gone better or worse, especially with the […]

It’s 2018 yet somehow, LaVar Ball continues to find a way to squeeze his name into the headlines. With an obnoxious combination of a brazen mouth and apparent disregard for his own image, the head of the Ball Family continues to invade the sports world’s consciousness by doing the very same thing that made him […]

The Houston Rockets and the L.A. Clippers feud that could’ve turned into a brawl was downplayed by Eric Gordon saying it was “no biggie.” TMZ caught up with the Rockets’ shooting guard at Catch in West Hollywood on the night the incident happened. Asked if the Rockets and the Clippers have started a rivalry because […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been clicking on all cylinders as of late with their win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. A large part of their success has been thanks to the stellar play of shooting guard JJ Redick. Redick has been one of the most consistent contributors on this upstart Sixers team. Unfortunately, they will […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker is playing in his 17th season in the NBA, so it is expected that he is already bound to surpass some of the all-time greats in the league’s career leaderboards. Last night, Parker did just that as he passed Kevin Johnson for 21st place on the NBA’s all-time […]

The NBA has loss another former great on Tuesday afternoon with Hall of Famer point guard Jo Jo White passing away at the age of 71 after battling with cancer, according to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald. Just received a call from one of JoJo White's old teammates to say the Celtic legend has passed […]

It has been a good stretch of games for the Miami Heat’s Goran Dragic as of late, and the NBA is not letting it slide. The league is naming Dragic the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14. Per the Heat’s official announcement: “The NBA announced today that […]

Following the much talked about altercation involving Trevor Ariza in the L.A. Clippers’ locker room on Monday, the NBA is investigating the incident and will continue to do so until Wednesday. They are seeing the Houston Rockets swingman as the aggressor and are still receiving more details about it, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sources: […]

Although the 2017-18 NBA season is just halfway through, it has already seen its fair share scuffles both on and off the court. The most recent example came during Tuesday night’s matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic. Both teams had been trading buckets midway through the second quarter when things when the game […]

This season’s action on the court has been very competitive, with teams showing how much they want to win and their players not afraid to be physical during games. That said, it has led to some scuffles where shoving and even punches have been thrown and a number of fines and suspensions were handed out […]

The incident that happened in the L.A.Clippers’ locker room on Monday night has been one of the most talked topics in the basketball world lately. Following the heated game between the Clippers and Houston Rockets, it was reported that Trevor Ariza tried to confront Austin Rivers there but was asked to leave immediately by the […]

There’s been a lot of talk about the All-Star voting lately. Most of them are serious issues, like whether the draft involved in the new format of the All-Star game should be televised or not. It’s a breath of fresh air to get news that are not so serious. Fred Katz of Thunder After Dark […]

Not only have the Golden State Warriors beaten the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven of the last eight meetings between the two teams, but Stephen Curry now has something else over not only the Cavaliers, but LeBron James. The NBA released what teams and players are leading in merchandise and jersey sales, and Curry and the […]

Here’s an idea. Let’s forget about cash and just go to cyrptocurrency. If that sounds crazy, you don’t want to talk to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Apparently, Cuban will make that exact move with his franchise next season, per Scott Soshnick. .@mcuban says @dallasmavs will accept cryptocurrency next season, including Bitcoin and Ether. #sportsbiz […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant made even more of a name for himself in last year’s NBA Finals when he made a big 3-pointer to seal Game 3, and eventually his first title. So when the Warriors visited the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, it would make sense that moment would pop into Durant’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to get back into the win column after a disappointing overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fortunately, rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. was able to find his footing after a recording a team-high 23 points on 8-of-19 shooting. The Mavs now hit the road to square off against a floundering […]

If you were to compare Chris Paul to anything, it’s got to be something tough as nails. So when Paul’s Houston Rockets teammate Trevor Ariza was asked to describe him, he thought of an animal that won’t back down. “I would describe him as a pitbull who is locked on and the jaw will not […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Raymond Felton knows the L.A. Clippers very well. The Oklahoma City guard spent last season as a member of the organization. The 14-year veteran also knows several members of the Houston Rockets extremely well. So when he was asked about the on and off the court altercations that took place between the […]

The Orlando Magic are among the bottom dwellers in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-31. There are even talks saying their valuable assets Evan Fournier, Elfrid Payton and Nikola Vucevic are on the move. You may think that this is the best time for the Magic to pray, but it seems like you […]

The Miami Heat suffered a huge blow on Monday as Tyler Johnson went down with an ankle injury in the third quarter. He was not able to leave the court on his own and had to be taken off in a wheelchair which was not a good sign at all for the South Beach faithful. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks could be well in their way to get back one of their most important contributors, as they have recalled Jabari Parker from G League affiliate Wisconsin Herd today, according to the team. Parker has been sidelined the entire 2017-18 season since suffering a second ACL tear 51 games into last season. The […]

The Brooklyn Nets could receive a huge boost on Friday as D’Angelo Russell may return to action when they go up against the Miami Heat. He is not scheduled to play on Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs, leaving a big chance to play two nights after, according to Anthony Puccio of SB Nation. No […]

Nobody is doubting Giannis Antetokounmpo’s crazy athletic abilities. He’s been dominating practically everybody on the basketball court. He is averaging 28.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. But it looks like the Greek Freak’s athletic abilities will be exclusively for professional basketball — and that’s not going to change anytime soon. In an interview after […]

NBA people are nowhere near done commenting about the altercation between the Houston Rockets and L.A. Clippers that occurred after the game Monday night. The latest in the responses comes from former NBA player Jordan Crawford. His came in the form of a joke — as most of the reactions have — but this time […]

Nate Robinson, the small-in-stature but big-in-personality former NBA player will continue his basketball career. No, he will not be joining an NBA team that is need of a high-flying dunker and energy guy off the bench. No, he will not join a young team looking for an experienced veteran. Robinson will join the BIG3 league, […]

Dion Waiters finally decided to undergo ankle surgery and miss out the rest of the season. Because of this, the Miami Heat applied for a $5.5 million disabled-player exception from the NBA. The team’s action made sense especially that the exception is near half of Waiters’ salary for the 2017-18 season. However, the exception would […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard and Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen have something in common. The two players set records by being the fastest players to make 100 3-pointers in their rookie year. Markkanen just beat Lillard’s mark, hitting 100 in only 41 games. Lillard did so in 44 games. However, when […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has managed to partly live up to the delusions of grandeur of his father, the often loud-mouthed LaVar Ball, who wasn’t hesitant to declare him better than back-to-back MVP Stephen Curry or prophesize his son being drafted by the purple-and-gold with the No. 2 pick in the […]

Nowadays, it is only a matter of time before jokes and memes about everyday situations start floating around social media. This is also true in the NBA. After ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Houston Rockets sent Clint Capela to the front door of the L.A. Clippers locker room at Staples Center, while Chris Paul, […]

Enes Kanter has proven himself to be a serviceable big man for the Knicks. He is currently averaging 13.4 points, 10 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Many have started seeing how Kanter can affect the game if given ample playing time, but recently, Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has been reducing his minutes on the court. […]

It was just a matter of time before it happened. The Sacramento Kings currently sit at the very bottom of the Western Conference with a 13-30 record. They have lost nine out of their last 12 games. Now past the halfway point of the season, the Kings are looking to the future. Jason Jones from […]

On Tuesday afternoon, Toronto Raptors star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan was informed by the NBA that he would take another hit to his wallet. According to a tweet from Brian Mahoney of The Associated Press, the league has fined DeRozan $15,000 for comments he made about the officiating following the Raptors’ 127-125 loss on Saturday […]