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Since joining the Golden State Warriors back in the summer if 2016, Kevin Durant has adjusted well to the team and how they go through with their work. He has also formed strong relationships with his teammates and can often be seen enjoying himself with them on and off the court. That includes their pre-game […]

Stephen Curry is often regarded as the best shooter in NBA history. He constantly reshapes the ideology of the game, thwarting defenses and fueling one of the greatest offenses in NBA history. Stephen Curry is truly a marvel player. He is a two-time NBA champion and two KIA MVP. He constantly breaks his own three-point […]

The Brooklyn Nets and James Webb III have agreed to a two-way contract, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports. It may not be a blockbuster signing, but it’s still very interesting where this can go. Webb is a 6-foot-9 power forward who is averaging 11.6 points and 6.7 rebounds for the Delaware 87ers in […]

The rivalry of the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is probably one of the most iconic rivalries not just in basketball but in all of sports in the present. The two teams faced in the NBA Finals for three consecutive years — a feat that even the Celtics-Lakers rivalry back in the day […]

When you think about the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are the first players that come into your mind? They’re probably Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony. But one more player is starting to get more recognition and he may be one of those household names in the future — Steven Adams. Adams is currently […]

Dennis Smith Jr. has shown flashes of greatness during his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks. The 9th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft averages 14.3 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds through 36 games played. Smith spoke to Yahoo! Sports about his character, his athleticism, and some not very pleasant experiences with the Knicks organization […]

According to a report from NetsDaily.com, the Brooklyn Nets have assigned guard D’Angelo Russell to their G-League affiliate team, the Long Island Nets. Russell, now 21 years of age, is scheduled to participate in five-on-five drills with Long Island on Monday, then later return to Brooklyn. The former No. 2 overall pick in the Draft […]

It’s not new to anybody that the Golden State Warriors have been one of the deepest and most dangerous teams in the NBA, especially for the last three seasons. The trade deadline is fast approaching, but will the Warriors make any moves? The Warriors can be even stronger without relying too much on outside help. […]

You don’t have to be a fan of Chris Paul to know that he is one of the best point guards of his generation. He has all the tools needed to become one, and he uses it every time he’s on the floor — leadership, ball-handling, high basketball IQ, and natural ability to facilitate. Paul […]

After a questionable move this past offseason, it felt like the Indiana Pacers were going to undergo an era of irrelevancy. Known to be one of the best in the business, mainly because of his good stint with the Portland Trail Blazers, president Kevin Pritchard suddenly made an uncharacteristic move last June, as he appeared […]

The rivalry between Kevin Durant and LeBron James has been one brewing even before the former signed with the Golden State Warriors. Back in his days with Oklahoma City, Durant lost convincingly to a Miami Heat team, giving James his first NBA championship. The sour taste was likely wiped out of his mouth after showing […]

The Toronto Raptors will get their starting floor general Kyle Lowry back on the floor tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6-foot point guard indicated he plans to play today against the Sixers, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lowry had missed the last three games with a back injury, resulting in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball and Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. have known each other for quite some time. On Saturday, the two got to face off against each other as NBA players. The Lakers came away with the overtime win, but Smith got the better of the matchup with his old friend, […]

LeBron James is not someone you can call a ball hog. In fact, he is known not just for his scoring abilities, but also for how he involves his teammates with his passing. But The King seems to not be at his best when facing the Golden State Warriors in the regular season. In the […]

In the last few days, there has been a lot made of rapper Drake apparently donning some tattoos that feature the numbers and nicknames of both Golden State Warriors All-Stars Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry. Following Saturday’s thrilling win over the Toronto Raptors, Curry took the approach of avoiding any more involvement in the strange […]

Orlando Magic fans had a lot to cheer for earlier in the season. Their team started with an 8-4 record and was one of the top dogs in the East. Fast forward to today and the lackluster Magic are 12-31. It’s hard to be a Magic fan these days. It would be way easier to […]

Just when the Denver Nuggets managed to snap their three-game losing streak, they suffered their worst loss of the 2017-18 NBA season at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. As a result, there has been plenty of speculation regarding head coach Michael Malone’s offensive scheme. However, center Nikola Jokic does not feel the coaches are to […]

NBA rookies still have a long way to go in the league. But this doesn’t mean that they can’t have a little bit of fun even if they’re not on the court. In fact, Los Angeles Lakers rookies Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma are a good example of how rookie buddies bond with each other. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in for some luck as they just won their fifth straight game after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-103. Jimmy Butler, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jeff Teague were the heroes of the game after contributing a combined total of 66 points. Teague scored 22 points, while Butler had 24 points and Towns with […]

Earlier in the season, many fans have been hyped up by the rise of the New York Knicks as the team hovered over the .500 mark. But the Knicks current record is 19-24, a .442 win percentage. It seems that the Knicks are having trouble closing out games, especially in the second half. This is […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to be very active next summer as they attempt to lure one or more big name free agents to their fold. With the rich history of the franchise, coupled with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles will always be a free agent destination […]

Saturday night did not turn out as planned for LaVar Ball and his sons, LiAngelo and LaMelo, who both played their first competitive game in Lithuania’s professional league. After combining for 29 points in the previous exhibition game, the two were held scoreless on the night, where they only saw a total of 14 minutes […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is not just an amazing basketball player. He is also trying to be a good businessman. Durant has multiple investments focusing on the tech world, including companies involved in cloud computing, sports technology media, and delivery services. But he wants to be in business with what he does best […]

The Golden State Warriors took the NBA by storm in 2015 where they went on to win the NBA Finals. A key to their offense has been their 3-point shooting. When Mike D’Antoni became the head coach of the Houston Rockets, the Rockets started playing with the same offensive setup with the hope of dominating […]

No one knows where the Charlotte Hornets’ process went wrong, but the front office seems very intent on making a move now, and according to Marc Stein of The New York Times, even their primary scorer, Kemba Walker, isn’t safe. “The Michael Jordan-owned Hornets are going nowhere. Yet we advise you to track them at least through the […]

The third Monday of each year is a special one in the U.S. as the whole country celebrates Martin Luther King Day. It gives honor to the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement who paved the way for racial equality, by fighting for it without the need for violence. Just like […]

It’s become increasingly clear that the Golden State Warriors players have very good relationships off the court, and Nick Young and Draymond Green are perfect examples of that. The two Warriors forwards apparently made a $500 bet on some football games that occurred on Sunday, and from the looks and sounds of it, Green lost. […]

Early on, it looked as though New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins’ only highlight versus the New York Knicks would be the bizarre turnover that led to him being posterized by center Enes Kanter. Fortunately, Cousins managed to make up for it with a stellar performance en route to a 123-118 overtime victory on Sunday. The […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has taken to life in Philly quite well since he was drafted there by the Sixers a few years ago. He’s completely embraced the city, its people and even its sports teams other than the Sixers. Embiid has become a rabid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, so much so […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is an elite 3-point shooter in his own right. But for some reason, not many people think of him when discussing the best shooters from beyond the arc that play in the NBA. Most people always gravitate toward Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, […]

Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks failed to finish what they started as they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-118, in overtime. The 7-foot-3 power forward was held scoreless during the fourth quarter and only made one field goal in overtime. Despite scoring 25 points and having five steals, Porzingis was overpowered by […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season officially halfway through, the time for intense speculation has begun throughout the league. Although the unofficial start of the trade market began last month, teams now have much more freedom to work with until the deadline. There are a number of players who have already been mentioned as near-locks to […]

Throughout his professional career, Jimmy Butler has been known to be a no-nonsense type of player who is not afraid to speak his mind during games. On Sunday, he showed that it’s the same case for him even if he’s already riding the bench. With the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lead already out of reach for the […]

After only getting selected 27th overall in last June’s draft, Kyle Kuzma has more than surpassed the expectations set on him. His team-leading 16.7 points have been one of the bright spots for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and even with him hitting the proverbial “rookie wall” in their last five games, makes the […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off a win across the pond, beating the Philadelphia 76ers in London last Thursday, 114-103, to improve their Eastern Conference-best record to 34-10. It took a total team effort for the Celtics to claw their way out of a 22-point hole in the second quarter, but perhaps it was Jaylen […]

Kyle Lowry, a notable alumnus of the Villanova Wildcats basketball team, has pledged $1 million to his former team, according to their website. Kyle Lowry himself showed his gratitude to the university with a statement after his donation pledge on Monday nigh Kyle Lowry, a notable alumnus of the Villanova Wildcats basketball team, has pledged […]

On Saturday night, former Chicago Bulls legend and Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in California. According to an article published by Dakin Andone and Sheena Jones of CNN, Rodman was initially pulled over by police officers in Huntington Beach on Saturday night for a traffic violation […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis is widely considered one of the top players in the NBA. The fact that his team rarely gets under the national spotlight is perhaps a huge injustice to his other-worldly skills. But let’s be clear: Davis puts up numbers. Big numbers. And on Sunday, he did it again, making […]

The L.A. Clippers continue to be in limbo about whether or not DeAndre Jordan will rejoin the team anytime soon. After missing his first game the other night with an ankle injury, the Clippers star center is still being listed as questionable for the team’s next contest Monday against the Houston Rockets. #Clippers are listing DeAndre […]