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It has been a complete struggle out of the gate to this season for the Chicago Bulls, holding a league-worst 3-14 record through the first 17 games. This all came to a head on Friday night in a disappointing 143-94 loss to the defending champion Golden State Warriors. It also put them all alone in […]

It has been nothing short of a difficult start to the season for the L.A. Clippers that has them on pace to finishing well outside of the playoff picture. However, the Clippers may have found some momentum to get out of their struggles that saw them rack up their second straight win on Saturday night […]

The Washington Wizards suffered a huge blow with the recent knee injury to superstar point guard John Wall. Unfortunately, the timing could not be worse with the Wizards quickly plummeting to the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. With Wall out, Bradley Beal will likely step in as the Wizards go-to man on offense. However, head coach […]

The NBA has been around for over seven decades but to this day, basketball fans are still guaranteed to see something they haven’t seen before – or at least one that happens very rarely. We were treated to one Saturday night when DeMarcus Cousins and Zaza Pachulia conspired to give us an early Christmas gift: […]

It was well-known coming into the 2017-18 NBA season that the Houston Rockets could potentially have the best backcourt in the entire league. Not only was superstar James Harden coming off an MVP-caliber season, but the addition of superstar Chris Paul was undoubtedly going to take the pressure off his shoulders. So far, that notion […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the Bay Area Sunday facing the defending NBA champions, Golden State Warriors. The Pelicans arrive at Oracle Arena riding a three-game win streak, so they have every reason to feel confident of themselves regardless if they’re playing against the best team on the planet today. Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins […]

It’s okay to laugh at yourself sometimes. And that’s exactly what the Atlanta Hawk did Saturday night, when the team’s official Twitter account appeared to show their chops for self-deprecation. Score after 3: pic.twitter.com/hGLBiERGYF — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 26, 2017 The Hawks absorbed a 112-78 blowout loss at the hands of the visiting Toronto […]

Have you had your dose of Kyrie Irving stuff today? If not, let us help you get yours. In his latest display of on-court chicanery, Irving toyed with Darren Collison’s defense in the first quarter of Saturday’s game between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. Collison was hounding Irving as the latter was bringing […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is in danger of missing Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bulls on the road. According to Tim D’Angelo of the Palm Beach Post, the big man didn’t participate in his team’s practice on Saturday as he deals with a soreness in his left knee. Whiteside sat out Saturday’s practice because […]

Most players in the NBA would agree that Charlotte Hornets big man Dwight Howard is still one of the filthiest centers in the league today. That’s meant to be a compliment for his being an unstoppable force in the paint but could also describe the way he acted in once instance during Friday’s 100-99 loss […]

It has been a struggle out of the gate for the Dallas Mavericks, who are currently sitting at the bottom of the standings in the Western Conference through the first 19 games played. Dallas has been playing a bit short-handed in the backcourt without one of their key contributors from last season in point guard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may be receiving a boost this Monday when they take on the L.A. Clippers at Staples Center as the road team. According to the Lakers’ official Twitter account, power forward Larry Nance Jr. is well on his way to returning against their arena co-tenants Larry Nance Jr. was a full participant […]

The L.A. Clippers through the first few weeks of the season have struggled to find any consistent success dropping 11 of their first 17 games. A major part of that has been the injury bug to prominent players plaguing them up to this point that includes veteran forward Danilo Gallinari missing the last eight games […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been making the usually mundane press conferences a little bit more interesting. Kerr is letting the media on some sort of a running gag in which he takes out different props to accompany him during interviews. Kerr has played with a Rubik’s cube and tinkered with a […]

It has been a long recovery process for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine from a torn ACL that he suffered back in February. However, he has continued to make some significant steps forward in his rehab as he’s now participating in scrimmages and contact drills earlier this week for the first time since the surgery. According to […]

Things have hit a sudden halt for former All-Star point guard Derrick Rose as he has taken a temporary leave of absence from the Cleveland Cavaliers to contemplate if he wants to continue playing basketball. During the process, it has brought his career full circle with what he has accomplished over his entire NBA career. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a frustrating loss 109-97 loss to the Miami Heat. The Timberwolves got off to a slow start and were ultimately unable to close the double-digit lead the Heat held over them throughout the game. Timberwolves superstar Jimmy Butler has not been shy about voicing his displeasure with the team’s lackadaisical […]

The San Antonio Spurs have gotten off a slower start to the 2017-18 season than what many have become accustomed to seeing due to injuries to both Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker. What has stood out during the process is how much of the scoring load that LaMarcus Aldridge has shouldered with the dynamic that […]

Although it is still early in the 2017-18 NBA season, Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving has already become the league’s premier clutch player. His exceptional play in the fourth quarter is largely the reason for the Celtics phenomenal NBA-best 17-3 record. However, it is not as if Irving is a stranger to helping his […]

After receiving an MRI, John Wall is expected to miss two weeks of the 2017-18 NBA season after undergoing treatment on his sore left knee. With the Wizards off to a slow 10-8 start to their standards, there are questions if they will make a roster move. Prior to the Wizards hosting the Portland Trail […]

In what was supposed to be the biggest game of the 2017-18 NBA season for Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown instead turned into tragedy. That is because, in the hours leading up to the Celtics’ marquee showdown with the Golden State Warriors, Brown found out his best friend had passed away. Despite the heartache, the second-year […]

To begin the 2017-18 NBA season and a new era without Chris Paul, the Los Angeles Clippers won their first four games. Unfortunately, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and company came back down to earth and have lost 11 out of their last 13 games. As the Clippers are dealing with numerous injuries during this difficult […]

After earning the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting power forward job, Larry Nance Jr. averaged 10.6 points and 7.5 rebounds to begin the 2017-18 NBA season. Unfortunately, he fractured his left hand against the Portland Trail Blazers eight games in. Since then, head coach Luke Walton inserted Kyle Kuzma into the lineup where he is averaging […]

In the 116-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Enes Kanter did not play for the New York Knicks due to back spasms. As the Knicks are currently 10-8 with the eighth-best record in the Eastern Conference, losing to the second-worst team in the league is a setback to the new culture they are trying to […]

After the New York Knicks traded Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, President Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry finally embraced a full rebuild around Kristaps Porzingis. While most basketball fans expected the Knicks to lose a lot, they are currently 10-8, which is the eighth-best record […]

Originally the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, D’Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets after just two seasons. At the time, it was an extremely surprising move, but it is no secret the Lakers are attempting to clear the necessary cap space to sign two max […]

Prior to the New York Knicks trading Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 10-time All-Star was only willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets. However, as training camp approached and the Knicks were unwilling to take on Ryan Anderson’s contract, Anthony expanded his list and included the Thunder and Cleveland […]

To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are currently 11-8, which is fifth in the Western Conference. With major changes to the roster led by the Jimmy Butler trade, there were expectations it would take time for the team to build chemistry. However, one major concern has been Minnesota’s defense as they are […]

Oklahoma City was just looking for continuity. After beating Golden State Wednesday, they were looking to back that victory up with a win over Detroit Friday night. But the Pistons came into the matchup winners sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. They could care less about the troubles Oklahoma City had been having […]

Following the Washington Wizards’ loss to the Miami Heat on Nov. 17, John Wall revealed his left knee was sore. As a result, Wall sat out against the Toronto Raptors but returned against the Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets. After reportedly receiving an MRI, Candace Buckner of The Washington Post reports Wall is expected to […]

The next time the topic of playing with a chip on one’s shoulder comes by, think Jordan Bell and the Chicago Bulls. On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors stepped on the Oracle Arena floor without the services of Kevin Durant and Draymond Green. On any given night, their absence would’ve resulted in a more […]

The good news for Victor Oladipo’s fans is that he led the Indiana Pacers in scoring with 21 markers in their 107-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The bad news, however, is Oladipo played only 29 minutes as he was forced to leave the court after hurting his right knee. As such, Oladipo’s status is […]

The NBA has implemented a new policy to address the concern from last season regarding teams opting to rest their stars in controversial fashion, and Steve Kerr is the first to take a shot at the ruling — albeit sarcastically. Kerr’s sentiment stems from the unfortunate development in Kevin Durant’s injured ankle, which the Golden […]

Earlier this week, rumors surfaced about the L.A. Clippers engaging in trade discussions surrounding DeAndre Jordan. It shouldn’t come as a surprise considering Jordan is the Clippers’ best asset. At age 29, Jordan is averaging 10.4 points and 13.8 rebounds. He has a $22.64 million deal for this year and a player option for next […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant stopped by Westwood on Tuesday to watch a women’s college basketball game between the UConn Huskies and the UCLA Bruins. The Black Mamba wasn’t alone though. Bryant was with his 11-year-old daughter, Gianna, who probably has basketball dreams of her own. In case […]

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles is one of the most unassuming players in the league. He doesn’t look athletic, fast, nor imposing. But he’s an effective role player who will always find a way to contribute to his team. His role, however, has grown since Gordon Hayward ditched the Jazz for the Boston Celtics. Today, […]

Coming off a big win over the defending NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder are focused on parlaying their 108-91 triumph against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday into another victory, as they play the Detroit Pistons at home Friday. The Thunder are not going to let the fun of that win sap their focus […]

LiAngelo Ball and his two UCLA teammates weren’t in danger of going to jail after shoplifting in China, as most seemed to believe. While the freshmen did commit an act of theft and were interrogated by local police, ESPN’s Arash Markazi made sure to emphasize the teenagers were never arrested in the first place, as […]

With the significant wrist injury to Denver Nuggets star power forward Paul Millsap that will force him to miss an indefinite amount of time, center Nikola Jokic is expected to become a major focal point of the team’s offense. According to a series of tweets from T.J. McBride of Mile High Sports, Nuggets head coach Mike […]