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The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to take on the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors for the first time this season on Wednesday night at home. It has brought to the forefront reigning league MVP playing against Kevin Durant for just the second time back at Chesapeake Energy Arena since he made the decision […]

In his first season with the Charlotte Hornets, center Dwight Howard has quietly put up some very solid numbers in his first 16 games. So far, Howard is averaging a double-double for the 14th straight season with 14.6 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 1.3 blocked shots in 29.6 minutes of action per contest. According to a […]

The New York Knicks have started the season strong, and are beginning to turn some of their doubters into believers. It has also been noticeable that they are playing with a new system, which appears to be a more comfortable one for their players, who enjoy competing this season while on the court. Even the […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield is optimistic that he’ll be able to be back in action this Wednesday when the team faces off with the Los Angeles Lakers at home. Hield has missed the Kings’ last two games due to an ankle injury, but according to Sean Cunningham of ABC10, the two-guard appears to […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first time this season, which will mark just the third time that Kevin Durant will play back in Cheasepeake Energy Arena. The first go-arounds last season, there was plenty of amped-up energy directed toward Durant that made for some testy […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been rolling with a center-by-committee situation this season. Salah Mejri and (until recently) Nerlens Noel have also spent time in the middle in place of Dirk Nowitzki, and Dwight Powell was the latest addition to the carousel during their big win over the Milwaukee Bucks. According to the Dallas Morning News’ […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has finally come to his senses and has apologized for his actions during Sunday’s 127-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Malone released a statement of apology on Monday, per Chris Dempsey via the team’s official website. “I would like to apologize to the entire Denver […]

After missing their game on Monday night due to a sore back, Wilson Chandler could return to action as early as Wednesday when the Denver Nuggets face off against the Houston Rockets. It was Chandler’s first missed game of the season, and he may have just needed to give his sore back additional rest to […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been creatures of unmatched consistency over the years. They have made the playoffs in each of the last 20 years, one of the longest such streaks in NBA history. And after the Spurs’ 96-85 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, they have now gone 20 years without losing to […]

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap could miss up to three months after he undergoes surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If this timetable proves true, the Swiss army knife would be a huge loss for the team, as head coach Mike Malone was just starting to […]

It almost looked as if the Boston Celtics’ impressive 15-game win streak was going to come to an end versus the lowly Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. However, in typical Celtics fashion, they managed to pull out the victory in overtime thanks to the late-game heroics of superstar Kyrie Irving. Boston has made a habit […]

Not every player takes the same road to the NBA, especially in today’s ever-growing world of basketball. Although most attend college for at least a year, there are some who find themselves taking the less beaten path to the league. That was certainly the case for Phonix Suns rookie point guard Mike James, who finally made […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have split their first 16 games this season, which has seen them struggle at times to find some level of consistency. Following two losses in their last two games, the Bucks will look to right the ship on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. However, that will have to be done without […]

The Denver Nuggets will be without power forward Paul Millsap indefinitely after the 11-year veteran is slated to undergo surgery in his left wrist, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The All-Star forward missed Monday’s game against the Sacramento Kings with the injury, despite his X-rays revealing no fracture in the initial results. Millsap […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder really should be 9-7 instead of 7-9 right now. But they’ve lost back-to-back games to the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans, games they really should’ve won after they held — and gave up — leads of 19 or more points. That tendency to give up big leads is […]

Klay Thompson’s stint in Brooklyn, New York nailed him a peculiar interview with a New York local Fox News station, looking for a man-on-the-street interview with locals to address scaffolding structures. The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter had a short bit talking about piping while his backcourt mate Stephen Curry chopped it up with Jimmy Fallon […]

Indiana Pacers fans were reeling at the prospect of losing superstar Paul George after he had been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the offseason. Not only were they losing their best player since NBA legend Reggie Miller, but they felt they had gotten the short end of the stick following the trade. Now […]

Unfortunately for the Milwaukee Bucks and their fans, the team will be without power forward Mirza Teletovic for awhile after he underwent left knee surgery. Team update via Bucks.com: “Teletovic will be sidelined for the next four weeks after undergoing successful arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair cartilage in his left knee. The surgery was performed […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant is in his 11th season in the league, which has given him the opportunity to guard many of the game’s best players on a nightly basis. During a recent Youtube Q&A session where he answered questions submitted by fans, Durant stated that former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant […]

New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has finally slowed down a bit following his impressive start to November. He’s scored just 13 points in each of his last two games, in part due to a nagging foot problem. However, Hardaway says he’s not suffering from plantar fasciitis, but rather just soreness with “ligaments and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan has shared his players’ frustration with getting ahead early and finding his team unable to keep up a consistent lead on the second half. The Thunder is coming off another blown lead against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, even after star center DeMarcus Cousins was ejected in […]

The Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to square off in another chapter of the showdown between superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Following the departure of Durant from the Thunder, the matchups with his former team have been plenty heated. It is not uncommon to see superstar teammates ultimately go their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to an encouraging start to the 2017-18 season much of which has been fueled by the play of their dynamic rookie point guard Ben Simmons. The 21-year-old has continued to catch praise with his play that has seen him join exclusive company with the promising performances he has put together […]

In the last couple of seasons, Houston Rockets star guard James Harden has taken his game up a notch as an all-around offensive talent being both a premier scorer and distributor. All of this has built a tremendous amount of confidence in his own ability as he told Tim MacMahon of ESPN that there is […]

Kevin Durant has netted plenty of accolades during his NBA career, four scoring titles, multiple All-Star mentions, a 2013-14 MVP award and most recently his first championship along with a Finals MVP trophy to boot. Yet his next hardware is of a completely different realm than all the other trophies in his collection, aiming for […]

The Denver Nuggets had a minor scare over the weekend after All-Star forward Paul Millsap suffered a sprained left wrist against the Los Angeles Lakers. This caused the organization to conduct x-rays on the injury that came back negative for any breaks or fractures in the area. According to Harrison Wind of BSN Denver, the […]

After a promising 4-0 start upon acquiring Eric Bledsoe, the Milwaukee Bucks have hit a bit of a slump. They’ve now lost back-to-back games to the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards with their offense failing to top even 90 points in either contest. Bucks forward Khris Middleton has some thoughts on how the team […]

Heading into this collegiate season, Missouri freshman forward Michael Porter Jr. was viewed as potentially being the No. 1 overall pick in next year’s NBA Draft. However, it appears those aspirations could be pushed back as the 19-year-old has undergone spinal disc surgery that is expected to keep him out for the remainder of the […]

New York Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina put in his worst performance since his debut as he went scoreless with one assist and four turnovers in 11 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers. He didn’t even play in the fourth quarter despite the Knicks building up a massive lead. However, head coach Jeff Hornacek explained that […]

The Dallas Mavericks let a big win slip away against the Boston Celtics. Up by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter, the Mavs squandered their chance to score one of the biggest upsets of the season as they eventually lost to the Celtics in overtime. After the game, Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey has a decision to make in terms of who to start at small forward. Norman Powell, who has started for most of the season, is closing in on his return from a hip injury. However, rookie OG Anunoby has played well in his place. Casey is not going to […]

Listed as questionable prior to Wednesday night’s primetime showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant isn’t paying any mind to those who’d want to create a story about emotions by playing his former team. The Golden State Warriors forward missed the team’s last game against the Brooklyn Nets with a left ankle sprain, but […]

Kyrie Irving had an unbelievable showing in the Boston Celtics’ come-from-behind win over the Dallas Mavericks. He put up 47 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter and overtime, to almost singlehandedly carry the Celtics to their 16th straight win. Irving’s performance was so out-of-this-world that Celtics president Danny Ainge was ready to reconsider what […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is listed as questionable ahead of the team’s Wednesday night showdown against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Durant missed Sunday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets after having his hands full in a comeback win against the Philadelphia 76ers on […]

The Golden State Warriors organization started laying the foundation for a new era after hiring Mark Jackson as the next head coach back in 2011. After three years at the helm, Steve Kerr was chosen as his successor, building off his defensive emphasis, and adding a team-first culture — one that general manager Bob Myers […]

Anyone that had kept up with LaVar Ball’s antics prior to the NBA Draft and throughout the offseason has gotten a glimpse of the rampant madman he can become through adversity. Take for instance calling for the firing of former Chino Hills High School basketball coach Stephan Gilling or forcing tournament organizers to send a […]

The New York Knicks entered the 2017-18 NBA season with limited expectations after the events that transpired over the summer. Needless to say, they have surpassed even the most optimistic of projections after a solid 9-7 start to the year. Although there are many areas in which the Knicks look much improved, it is their […]

The last time anyone saw veteran point guard Deron Williams on an NBA court, he was struggling mightily in last year’s NBA Finals for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lost in five games against the Golden State Warriors. Williams is still without a team this season and by the looks of things, it doesn’t seem like […]

After a five-game absence due to a knee injury, Patrick Beverley finally made his way back to the L.A. Clippers’ lineup against the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, his return wasn’t enough to prevent the Clippers’ ninth loss in a row. Beverley was not at all pleased by yet another defeat, which was why he had […]