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The LA Clippers have had some pretty injury-ravaged seasons over the last couple of years, but this year might trump them all. During Monday morning’s shootaround, head coach Doc Rivers revealed that guard Lou Williams (right foot sprain) and forward Wesley Johnson (left foot soreness) would not play against the San Antonio Spurs, adding themselves […]

It has been just over a week since the Brooklyn Nets have acquired third-year big man Jahlil Okafor from the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the 22-year-old has only made one appearance in the six games since he has been acquired. The reason for this plan of action from the Nets falls within their desire to have him […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week. Paul helped the Rockets to a perfect 4-0 week as he averaged 26.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 3.25 steals per game. Chris Paul over his last 4 games for the @HoustonRockets: 26.0 PPG – 7.8 APG – […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin has been progressing through his rehab from a ruptured patellar tendon that has cut his 2017-18 season short back in early October. The 29-year-old looks to be headed in the right direction as Brian Lewis of the New York Post is reporting that Lin is on track to begin […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder nearly executed a perfect road trip after impressive wins over the formidable Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers. However, it was ultimately spoiled by their 111-96 loss to a New York Knicks team that was without their best player in budding superstar center Kristaps Porzingis. It was just the latest example of the […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson has joined other NBA personalities such as Pau Gasol and Phil Jackson in congratulating Kobe Bryant on his upcoming jersey retirement. Iverson sent out a short but sweet tweet and included the hashtag “Str8SerialKilla” in reference to Bryant. Congrats!!! #Str8SerialKilla @kobebryant pic.twitter.com/m2LhIAGp9W — Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) December 18, 2017 Iverson […]

Sweet, sweet nostalgia. On the day of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement, Nike posted three new videos of its classic puppet campaign with him and Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James. Back in the 2008-09 NBA season, Nike made an entire campaign with the Kobe and LeBron puppets with the anticipation of the two stars […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – During Oklahoma City’s first 29 games, they have nearly lived on the road. They have played 16 of their games away from the friendly confines of Chesapeake Energy Arena. That includes coming off a three-game road trip on the East coast. Only the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings have played more of […]

On the day of his jersey retirement ceremony, Kobe Bryant has also shared on Twitter the link to his documentary film “Dear Basketball,” which is now available to watch for free public consumption on the go90-app, as well as across Verizon properties such as Yahoo Sports, AOL and Complex. My love letter to basketball, Directed […]

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant will be honored by the Los Angeles Lakers this week by having both his No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys retired by the team in a ceremony at the Staples Center. With Bryant getting his jersey numbers retired, a lot of people have come out to show their respect for the […]

While most players would’ve been dreading their first ever encounter with the great Michael Jordan, a then-18-year-old Kobe Bryant came in brimming with confidence and actually believed he could “destroy” Jordan. But as he retold the story of his first matchup with Jordan on UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma’s podcast, Holding Court, Kobe maybe […]

Although the NBA has now moved on to its second year without Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at the helm, the “Mamba Mentality” is still alive and well. Players talk about it all the time as one of the reasons they may have had a big game that night, or a hit a clutch […]

  The Los Angeles Lakers will honor a legend and arguably the greatest player in the team’s iconic history. Kobe Bryant will see his No. 8 and No. 24 jersey numbers retired on Mon. Dec. 18 with the five-time NBA champion joining the likes of fellow Lakers legends in Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, […]

The L.A. Clippers will have Austin Rivers back in the lineup against the San Antonio Spurs after a two-game absence. However, leading scorer Lou Williams will miss out due to a left foot sprain. Meanwhile, forwards Danilo Gallinari and Wes Johnson are also out, per Clutch Points’ Tomer Azarly: #Clippers announce Austin Rivers is available […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson will be unable to make it to Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday night. In lieu of his attendance, the Zen Master tweeted his congratulations to his former player, although he made a slight typo while spelling Kobe’s trademark nickname. Congratulations Kobe Bryant! […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant recently sat down with Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports for a wide-ranging discussion. During the one-on-one interview, Bryant, who will see his jersey hoisted to the rafters inside the Staples Center on Monday night, was asked to look back on his 20-year career in the NBA. As most hoops […]

Kobe Bryant has announced that 2015-2016 will be his final season as a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. In his illustrious 20 year career, he has torched millions with his inspirational passion and drive for the game of basketball. His excellence and spirit has left more than a handful of anecdotes and lessons for the […]

Being the son of a Hall of Fame player-turned-broadcaster like Bill Walton was a blessing and a curse for Luke Walton, who quickly found that out firsthand during his rookie season. The current Los Angeles Lakers head coach entered the NBA in 2003 playing for a loaded Lakers team which had acquired Hall of Famers […]

Throughout his illustrious NBA career, Kobe Bryant has had a number of seasons which can be considered his best. From the time he emerged as a star in the league in the early 2000s, including when he won a three-peat together with Shaquille O’Neal, to the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Lakers teams he led in […]

Over the course of his illustrious career, Kobe Bryant wore two jersey numbers for the Los Angeles Lakers. While sporting jersey number eight in his earlier days in the league, Bryant was able to emerge as a superstar and a ruthless offensive player, winning three straight championships. When he switched to number 24, Bryant had […]

Kobe Bryant’s double jersey retirement ceremony is expected to be a star-studded affair, with Los Angeles Lakers greats as well as his former teammates and coaches all expected to grace the event. However, his coach during all his five championships won’t be present on the night. Phil Jackson is reportedly unable to travel from his […]

As Kobe Bryant’s double jersey retirement ceremony draws near, more and more of his former teammates and coaches are paying tribute to him. Many are sending their congratulatory messages or recalling fond memories they’ve had while working with the Los Angeles Lakers legend, just like what his former head coach did recently. Mike Brown, who […]

The already-depleted frontcourt of the Miami Heat will be even thinner for the next seven to 10 days, as James Johnson is diagnosed with bursitis in his right ankle, and will be placed on the shelf over that span. He’s no longer traveling with the Heat in their upcoming two-game road trip that starts on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may play shorthanded on Monday when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers, as Jimmy Butler remains officially listed as questionable. He is suffering from a back injury, and his availability for the game is still up in the air. The Timberwolves list Jimmy Butler (back) and Nemanja Bjelica (foot) as questionable […]

Kevin Hart has been one of the NBA’s famous celebrity fans and is often seen watching games live. He also shares good relationships with some former and current players. One of them is Shaquille O’Neal, who, like the comedian, is known for his antics on and off the court, and has a very playful character. […]

The Most Valuable Player trophy has become the most prestigious individual award an NBA player can obtain. While many people differ on what exactly it means to be an MVP, all can agree it signals greatness. Despite the honor that comes with the award, there have been great players who, whether due to a lack […]

Golden State Warriors reserve guard Nick Young has been cleared to play again after passing the NBA’s concussion protocol, per Melissa Rohlin of The Mercury News. This means that Young is all set to play Monday on the road against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, at Staples Center. Nick Young was sidelined for […]

December 18, 2017 marks the day that the Los Angeles Lakers retire Kobe Bryant’s jerseys. The future Hall of Fame has treated fans worldwide with a generous display of excellence and competitiveness throughout his 20-year career. While it is impossible to find another replica player who is exactly like Bryant, one can attempt the challenging […]

During the Green Bay’s 31-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Packers wide receiver Davante Adams exited the game after suffering a concussion. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, it occurred on what was deemed to be an illegal hit made by Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis. The Green Bay Packers wide receiver was taken out by […]

The New England Patriots managed to somehow come out on top of what was undoubtedly the most controversial and entertaining game of the 2017 NFL season. Following a clutch scoring flurry between superstars Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, the Pittsburgh Steelers miraculously found the end zone with what appeared to be a game-winning touchdown reception from […]

Once a Longhorn, always a Longhorn. Before he came to the NBA, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant was a superstar in the making in Austin, playing one spectacular season for the Texas Longhorns way back in the 2006-07 NCAA season in which he earned the John R. Wooden Award and the Naismith College Player […]

After signing a lucrative one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason, many get a strong impression on why Kentavious Caldwell-Pope may have a lot of love for his new city. However, his stay in Los Angeles did not start well as he was sentenced to 12 months of probation after pleading guilty […]

Vince Carter has played for seven different teams in the NBA during his decorated 20-year pro career, but he’ll always be remembered mostly for being a Toronto Raptor. Carter played his first seven seasons in Toronto before he was shipped to the New Jersey Nets in a blockbuster trade in 2004, a move that instantly […]

Because he’s still on load maintenance and is dealing with back tightness, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid won’t be suiting up for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls in Windy City. This is according to Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia, who also reported about the injuries of other Sixers namely Trevor Booker, Markelle […]

The new NBA jerseys this season from Nike has drawn mixed reactions from fans, with some loving them, while others prefer the old ones instead. So far, three new designs have already been released. With one more soon to be worn by teams, it remains a mystery what exactly they look like, and when they […]

Paul Millsap may already be a veteran in the NBA who has seen plenty of ups and downs in his career, but he recently admitted that what he’s going through right now is the toughest he’s had so far as a pro. The Denver Nuggets forward, who is currently injured and recovering from a left […]

The NBA has seen some pretty crazy things occur during its 71-year history. Highlights and great moments have come to represent the Association, serving as a testament to player’s greatness. As awesome as making the SportsCenter Top 10 is, what makes a player truly great is the records they hold. Some records signal greatness, like […]

In case you haven’t heard, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has said that he’ll put the NFL franchise up for sale once the 2017 season concludes, per the team’s official Twitter account. Jerry Richardson will put Carolina Panthers up for sale https://t.co/jvPW3GRAAi — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 18, 2017 This development comes in the middle […]

We are now one third of the way through the NBA season, and so far, there have been a few serious injuries, with Gordon Hayward, Paul Millsap, and Patrick Beverley all missing significant time. Throughout NBA history, many players have been seriously injured, and some have made remarkable comebacks from those injuries. Shaun Livingston The […]