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The Philadelphia 76ers have continued to stay on the path of maintaining a precautionary approach with rising star center Joel Embiid. This apparently includes the 23-year-old not participating in practice at this point in time as head coach Brett Brown revealed in a recent interview on The Woj Pod with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.  (h/t widesheep) […]

It has been a tumultuous 2017-18 NBA season for the Memphis Grizzlies. Their early struggles had ultimately culminated with the controversial firing of former head coach David Fizdale. Since then, point guard Mike Conley and star center Marc Gasol have been left in a state of flux in Memphis. Gasol had been at the center of […]

In the absence of star point guard Mike Conley, the Memphis Grizzlies have quickly seen their season go south holding the second-worst record in the Western Conference through the first 38 games played. Much of this has created much criticism filtering out of the Grizzlies fan base toward Conley, especially due to the fact he […]

The Ball frenzy has officially hit Lituania in full force. This continued on Friday when the two youngest brothers, LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball, were introduced during their first press conference as members of the professional club Vytautas Prienu with the Lithuanian media. During the press conference, a female Lithuanian reporter by the name of […]

Andrea Bargnani was the talk of the town in 2006 when he was selected with the first overall pick by the Toronto Raptors. Bargnani had a few good seasons with the Raptors, but was hit by injuries and soon left the NBA to play in Europe. Bargnani last played in the Liga ACB for Baskonia. […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle recently shared an update about his injured big man, Nerlens Noel. Here’s what Mavs insider Earl K. Snead tweeted: https://twitter.com/EarlKSneed/status/948989155144617984 It’s a bit of positive news, but to say things have not gone well for Noel and the Mavericks is an understatement. The 23-year-old, who was once regarded as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA. The Grizzlies are 12-26 which is good for 14th place in the Western Conference. Although the Grizzlies have been terrible, it wasn’t always that way. In the beginning of their season, the Grizzlies performed extraordinarily well, even defeating the Warriors at the […]

Nikola Mirotic made recent headlines, not for his fight with Bobby Portis, but for his affinity for jelly and mayo sandwiches. The gross combination has boggled the minds of many NBA players and fans, and his teammates appeared to have the same reaction as most people with reasonable taste buds when they were offered the […]

When it comes to tonight’s matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls, many eyes will be on Bulls rookie rising star forward Lauri Markkanen. According to a tweet on Friday afternoon from Mavs beat writer Earl K. Sneed, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle opened up about the comparisons of Markannen to longtime Dallas […]

As one of the more pleasant surprises so far this season in the NBA, New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley has garnered some attention for the Sixth Man of the Year award. However, there are still people who say that the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft deserves a starting spot on the Knicks […]

Enes Kanter is a very colorful NBA personality. He is an outspoken critic of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He is also an avid Twitter user, publicly going after two of the biggest NBA stars, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. It’s needless to mention that Kanter is a good basketball player, and he is having a […]

LaVar Ball is known as the rambunctious father of Lonzo, LiAngleo, and LaMelo Ball, and the founder of the exclusive Big Baller Brand. In recent history, LaVar Ball has been known to make questionable statements about himself, his brand, and his sons. LaVar Ball is even famous for his radical claims. Earlier this year, the […]

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan are two of the best players in the history of the NBA. Jordan was Bryant’s idol. Bryant wanted to replicate his game in the same way that Jordan did in this career. It’s needless to say that Bryant succeeded, becoming the third all-time leading scorer in NBA history, surpassing Jordan. […]

Now that the holidays are over, it’s time for the NBA, players and fans to shift their attention to the upcoming 2018 NBA All-Star game. We all know that a certain group of players will make the All-Star game. These are usually the most popular NBA players such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant […]

NBA reporters have a strenuous job. They are tasked with interviewing and probing the minds of disgruntled NBA players and coaches on each game day. In many cases, players hold an obvious indifference for reporters, mainly because they feel like they have other important things to do than talk to reporters about ever frivolous topic. […]

It would be an understatement to recognize that Gerald Green is having an incredible start to his season, playing with the Houston Rockets. In his last four games as a member of the Rockets, Green has averaged 21 points, while shooting 58 percent from the field and an incredible 60 percent from deep. One of […]

Lonzo Ball is the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Although he is starting a bit slow in the season, he has become one of the promising young rookies in the NBA. His unique pass-first, up tempo style is something that hasn’t been seen since Jason Kidd. With his unusual length, Lonzo Ball could become […]

As reported by Mark Berman from Fox 26, Houston Rockets guard Bobby Brown said the team informed him that he will soon be waived. “It’s tough, but it is a business. I’m not going to hold my head down or anything like that. I’ll be all right.” Berman also adds that Brown said the Rockets […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers (11-26) currently in the midst of a frustrating eight-game losing streak that dates back to Dec. 22, the talk amongst fans questioning the job status of head coach Luke Walton gradually continues to heat up. According to a post earlier today from ESPN staff writer Ohm Youngmisuk, Walton opened up […]

In recent news, New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis made headlines for expressing his fatigue from the Knicks’ recent stretch in their schedule. His comments caused quite a disturbance among fans and the media, while some people even questioned whether the Latvian-born power forward was suitable to become the Knicks’ franchise player. In order to quell […]

Mike Bresnahan from Spectrum SportsNet reports Luke Walton expects rookie Lonzo Ball to play tonight: Luke Walton on Lonzo Ball: “He went through shoot-around, says he feels good. If he stays on schedule, he should play tonight.” Ball, the 2nd overall pick out of UCLA, has been sidelined with a shoulder injury for the past […]

Kristaps Porzingis appears to feel as confident as ever this year. Al Iannazzone from NewsDay reports the New York Knicks forward truly believes that this year he will participate in the All-Star game for the first time in his career. As of Jan. 4’s All-Star voting report, Porzingis has 359,459 votes. He only trails Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron […]

Anthony Davis is one of the best centers in the NBA. His unique blend of shooting, defense, and a post-game has endeared him to the New Orleans Pelicans franchise and to his fellow NBA players in respect. Davis is averaging 25.4 PPG and 10.6 RPG. He is shooting career highs in field goal percentage (57%) […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was recently asked who he would pick first if he’s voted into captaincy for this season’s NBA All-Star Game. “Have you given it much thought?,” a reporter asked Antetokounmpo. “Who you would take first overall if you had the chance…” Giannis stayed loyal to his teammates in his reply. However, […]

Now that the Houston Rockets have reportedly agreed to guarantee backup shooting guard Gerald Green’s contract, he is safe. After being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks before this season started, Green disappeared from the picture. Many people assumed he was playing overseas, as he was not on G-League rosters. He could also have been mulling […]

Stephen Curry is regarded as the best shooter in NBA history by many. His unique combination of range and a quick release is what makes him one of the most lethal point guards in the league. Against the New Orleans Pelicans in December, Curry painfully injured his ankle and was out for two weeks, even […]

In the most recent episode of The Washington Post podcast with Tim Bontemps, guest Brian Windhorst from ESPN discussed how, as the trade deadline approaches, several teams might be looking to make some particular moves. These trades are not necessarily fueled by the need of adding a backup player or a star to lead them to the […]

Nobody expected the Chicago Bulls to be good this season. After dealing away Jimmy Butler in exchange for young assets, everyone understood the Bulls were headed for a rebuild. It was bad enough that Zach LaVine was brought with an injury that still needed more time to heal. Plus, the fight between Bobby Portis and […]

Jordan Bell is one of the most beloved rookies in the NBA. His versatile, all-around game is why the Warriors selected him in the 2017 NBA Draft, and it’s why he is considered to be one of the Warriors’ most exciting young players. However, the Mavericks don’t seem to feel that sentiment, and that may […]

Draymond Green has now become a permanent part of Warriors’ history. In the Warriors’ 124-114 win over the Rockets, Green posted his 21st triple double (17 points, 10 assists, and 14 rebounds). Green has always been a faithful contributor for the Warriors, and he is arguably their best defender and most versatile player. So far […]

The Toronto Raptors are known for a variety of things. Their official ambassador is Drake, a rapper who seems to have a penchant for other NBA teams. The Raptors is also the only NBA team based outside of the United States. They have been a successful franchise since the emergence of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle […]

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have always been rivals in the Western Conference. Their rivalry extends back to the 2015 Western Conference Finals, where the Warriors defeated the Rockets en route to their second franchise title. Since that series, the Rockets have tried to build their team to contend with the Warriors, but […]

With the New York Knicks facing the Miami Heat on Friday, Michael Beasley couldn’t help but recall his three stints with the South Beach team during his early days in the NBA. After getting selected second overall in the 2008 draft, the Kansas product spent two seasons with the Heat before getting traded to the […]

Big Baller Brand might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there is always business to be done and money to be made, regardless of how controversial it may be. CEO LaVar Ball is always in the news usually talking about the next venture he is planning and most of the time that includes his […]

In a league where branding means a lot to a team, it makes sense for one to make sure that the team’s name sounds good. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with the Dallas Mavericks. As gallant-sounding as their name is, the opposite thing happens when they’re called out by China. The term “Mavericks” is an […]

Nikola Mirotic was recently involved in a dangerous fight with teammate Bobby Portis, which resulted in two bones being broken in Mirotic’s face. It was just icing on the cake for a toxic organization that had emerged as one of the worst teams in the NBA. But Mirotic’s return coupled with his stellar play on […]

Unlike Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is one of those players who rarely show his emotions on the court. Whether Thompson drains a 3-pointer, completes a play, or gets a call that he does not like, his face will always show the same reaction. But there are certain games where Klay Thompson […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams said he has nothing against the L.A. Clippers’ C.J. Williams. In one moment during their Thursday night matchup at Staples Center, Adams collided with Williams and landed on his knees with less than three minutes before halftime. Afterwards, Paul George was able to salvage the broken play and drained […]

LeBron James has recently been compared to Michael Jordan in regards to the greatest NBA player of all time debate. While it is still commonly believed that Jordan is the better of the two, many fans are quick to point out that LeBron James is behind Jordan as the de-facto second best player in NBA […]