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It was previously reported that the Atlanta Hawks were willing to trade away almost anybody on their roster that held value for the right return. The biggest names in the rumor mill were said to be Dewayne Dedmon, Marco Bellineli, Ersan Ilyasova, amongst others. An update by GiveMeSport’s Marc Deeks confirms the Hawks are pushing […]

It’s well-chronicled by now that Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol has been through a really tough season. He lost his starting point guard, Mike Conley, to an injury that has kept him out for the entire season thus far. Then the team’s coach, David Fizdale, was fired in the middle of the season, much to […]

If it wasn’t obvious enough, the Los Angeles Lakers (15-28) have had a really tough time without the services of rising star forward Brandon Ingram and rookie point guard Lonzo Ball on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. This was especially true for head coach Luke Walton’s defensive unit, an aspect of the Lakers’ game […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently 15-29 on the season and are the 13th seed in the West. They are probably not the most watchable team in the NBA. But you can’t count out a team that has Dirk Nowitzki. Father Time may be catching up with the Mavs great, but he still has some fuel […]

The L.A. Clippers and Houston Rockets had a showdown at the Staples Center on Monday night with both teams getting into one heated confrontation after another. TNT’s Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, however, found one particular altercation hilarious and proceeded to poke fun at the situation. During an Inside the NBA segment, TNT’s courtside reporter […]

The LA Clippers have been without guard Austin Rivers for about two-and-a-half weeks now as he recovers from a right ankle injury suffered against the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of December. He was initially ruled day-to-day following what looked like a possibly severe Achilles injury, and told members of the media on New […]

In the aftermath of the game between the L.A. Clippers and Houston Rockets, many unbelievable things happened. Several Rockets players reportedly attempted to enter the Clippers locker room after the game. The NBA is expected to investigate that incident. Also, Austin Rivers may have played a key role in the escalation of the incident after […]

It’s tough to be a Utah Jazz fan these days. Just when you thought the team is on its way to contention, Gordon Hayward goes to the Boston Celtics and George Hill ends up with the Sacramento Kings. It looks like the only things the Jazz have are Rudy Gobert, Rodney Hood and the promising […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently sixth in the Western Conference with a 22-2o record. All it takes for them to slide out of the playoff picture is losing a couple of games; the Portland Trail Blazers are 9th at 22-21, and the race for the last three spots in the West standings is tough. […]

Trade rumors can only grow as the NBA trade deadline approaches. One of the rumors circling around is how DeAndre Jordan may be wearing a Milwaukee Bucks jersey faster than we realize. Marc Stein said on the Dunc’d On Basketball Podcast that the Bucks are 100 percent interested in Jordan and they are probably just […]

Since returning from a left knee injury, Hassan Whiteside has played in 10 games for the Miami Heat. The starting center is yet to play 30 minutes or more in any of those 10 contests. He averages 24 minutes per game in this span, contributing 12.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, one assist, and two blocks on […]

DeAndre Jordan has been floating in the rumor mill for the past month already, after the L.A. Clippers have been victims of several injuries and are unlikely to make a run for the postseason. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith via Clevis Murray of NBC Boston, Jordan would like to be traded to the team […]

If you ask around who the best center in the league is, you will probably get a lot of DeMarcus Cousins answers. The New Orleans Pelicans center has the stats to back it up. He is averaging 25.5 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. The dynamic duo of Cousins and Anthony Davis has propelled the […]

As early as last season, many had set their eyes on the Minnesota Timberwolves. They were a team with a lot of young potential stars in Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, and Zach LaVine. But everything didn’t turn out as expected. The Timberwolves had a 31-51 record. And everybody put their eyes off the team once […]

The Dallas Mavericks may look to be major players at the trade deadline this February, and it appears they know who they’re after. The Mavericks have made no bones about trying to get Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle in some way, per Mike Fisher of DallasBasketball.com. After this weekend, it’s sort of become a […]

After honoring future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant by retiring both of his jerseys numbers late last year, the Los Angeles Lakers will honor another iconic player in the team’s history in April. According to a press release sent out by the team on Tuesday, the 16-time NBA champions will unveil a statue in April […]

Blake Griffin was involved in his fair share of exchanges during an emotional game, as his former teammate Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets made their first visit to Staples Center to take on his L.A. Clippers. The 6-foot-10 forward was assessed a technical foul after having some choice words exchange with Rockets head coach […]

Everyone loves to watch a good rivalry intensify, and we definitely got something brewing with the Houston Rockets and the L.A. Clippers. You could tell that last night was just a preview. They are grown men with a lot of pride, and this doesn’t end with one team going to the other’s locker room for […]

The game between the L.A. Clippers and Houston Rockets on Monday night sure was chippy, but it was nothing compared to what took place after the game, and Austin Rivers was apparently in the middle of it. Several Rockets players attempted to enter the Clippers locker room after the game, reportedly looking for Rivers and […]

Can a day go by without players and referees having problems with each other? The latest incident of that sort happened last night during the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 95-88 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Chesapeake Energy Arena. With about three minutes left in the game, Russell Westbrook aggressively drove to […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni accused L.A. Clippers forward Blake Griffin of making contact with him prior to a heated exchange that saw both coach and player get a technical foul each for it, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “You mean after he hit me? I didn’t appreciate it,” D’Antoni said after he was […]

The Golden State Warriors’ latest Monday night 118-108 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers isn’t the statement game some were hoping for it to be. While a 2-0 record against their bitter rivals is more convincing than splitting the regular season series, as they have the last few years, this second matchup in less than […]

When you think about the Golden State Warriors, the first thing that comes to mind is a devastating offensive arsenal. They have the Splash Brothers, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, offensive mastermind Kevin Durant, and a group of decent role players that can also be offensive threats. But another thing the Warriors have becoming devastating […]

There have been a lot of intriguing technical fouls and ejections this season. Players arguing questionable calls get automatic technicals. Players initiating passable physical contact get suspicious ejections. LeBron James even got his first ejection of his NBA career this season. It’s easy to conclude that the players and referees are not on good terms. […]

According to a report from larrybrownsports.com, the NBA will investigate the on-court skirmish that ensued between players of the Houston Rockets and L.A. Clippers after Monday night’s game. Monday night’s game started getting a bit chippy in the fourth quarter. The Clippers won the game, 113-102, but there were several interesting moments leading up to […]

Not everybody saw Stephen Curry coming. Scouts used to say that he relied too much on his outside shot and lacked athleticism. Curry’s first few years in the NBA had also been relatively quiet, mostly because of persisting ankle injuries. Fast forward to today and Curry has led the Golden State Warriors to three straight […]

Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid, might add to his career internationally as the French national team confirmed its interest in the big man. This could see the No. 3 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft representing France in the upcoming Olympics, if they are to successfully recruit him. Embiid was born in Cameroon and moved […]

Well, how do you even begin to describe this situation the Philadelphia 76ers are facing? The issue with Markelle Fultz and his shoulder is indeed a saga – a strange one for the Sixers, we might add. Let’s have a quick summary in case you aren’t caught up: Fultz, the Sixers’ number one pick in […]

The Chicago Bulls have been playing well of late and that is in large part due to the presence of Nikola Mirotic. However, the talented forward still wants out of the Windy City despite the team’s resurgence. Rather than be distracted by all the trade talk, ESPN’s Nick Friedell reports that Mirotic is actually motivated […]

When you think of NBA competitiveness, the Dallas Mavericks are probably not one of the teams that first come into your mind. The Mavs have not been very relevant since they won the championship in 2011. But they do have some promising acquisitions in Harrison Barnes, Yogi Ferrell, and Dennis Smith Jr. However, they will […]

The New York Knicks enjoyed a comfortable win on Martin Luther King Day, as they cruised past the Brooklyn Nets, 119-94. It snapped a three-game losing streak, and though a big climb is still ahead, the victory was certainly a great way to begin a seven-game road trip. One Knickerbocker, however, had an extra-interesting night. Courtney […]

The Chicago Bulls won their third straight game after defeating the Miami Heat 119-111 at the United Center Monday night. The 6-foot-10 forward Nikola Mirotic is the one that sealed the deal for the Bulls’ victory. Mirotic scored 18 points in the game, but what made this a special feat is that he scored all […]

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers game at Quicken Loans Arena concluded with a 118-108 score, favoring the visitors. 2017 NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant led the Warriors with 32 points, five rebounds, and eight assists, while four-time MVP LeBron James led the Cavs with 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. It was […]

The New York Knicks’ Michael Beasley just entered the franchise record books with his recent 20-point, 10-rebound game. On Monday, the Knicks faced off against the Brooklyn Nets and came away with 119-104 win with Beasley scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. According to NBC Boston’s Clevis Murray, this was Beasley’s fifth time to […]

The L.A. Clippers put an end to the Houston Rockets’ three-game winning streak on Monday night, winning the game 113-102. It ended on a low note for the Rockets, which is why they decided to resolve things by going to the Clippers’ locker room. Chris Paul, James Harden, Gerald Green, and Trevor Ariza all pushed […]

The Philadelphia 76ers engaged in a good showdown against the visiting Toronto Raptors on Martin Luther King Day. Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and the Sixers’ young core edged their Eastern Conference rivals, 117-111, to avoid a season series sweep. The victory, however, didn’t came without a good ‘ol blooper, one that’s easily Shaqtin’ a Fool […]

The return of Chris Paul to Staples Center versus the L.A. Clippers on Monday was a highly anticipated one as it marked the first time he’ll go up against his former team in their home court. While the Houston Rockets point guard received a warm reception from the crowd and former teammates, the game turned […]

The narrative entering Monday’s game between the Houston Rockets and the L.A. Clippers was mostly about Chris Paul’s anticipated first game back at Staples Center since being traded by the Clippers to Houston. That story probably is now buried beneath the controversial way the game concluded. As reported earlier, a few Rockets players charged towards […]

This was not how Martin Luther King Jr. would have wanted people to celebrate a day named after him. Tempers flared up near the end of Monday’s game between the Houston Rockets and the L.A. Clippers, when both Rockets forward Trevor Ariza and Clippers forward Blake Griffin traded words that forced game officials to toss […]