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Lonzo Ball’s rookie season has been met with plenty of obstacles, but the biggest one has been the horrid display of shooting through the first 15 games of the regular season. The highly-touted No. 2 overall pick has found his all-around game affected by his poor shooting more and more through every game, as he […]

Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors was one of the most controversial in recent memory. It sparked some bad blood between Durant and the Thunder, particularly with his former running mate Russell Westbrook. But as Durant tells Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher, he still holds his relationships with […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant is now an accomplished Finals MVP and NBA Champion, still hungry and looking to continue his domination with a more defensive tenacity than ever. Sure it helps that he has a team that boasts a high powered team-oriented style of basketball with some of the best shooters and defenders […]

Los Angeles Lakers Kyle Kuzma finally achieved his dream of making it to the NBA, but he is just getting started on his journey. Kuzma has somewhat of a polished game as a rookie, but he doesn’t believe in getting complacent. The rookie forward spent some time with legend Kobe Bryant at a West Hollywood […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics might not be done making moves during this season, as the two Atlantic Division teams can look slightly different during the next few weeks if center Jahlil Okafor can hit the free agent market. The Celtics have been looking at frontcourt depth and Okafor would be one to […]

Kevin Durant told a little-known story about the time he dropped 66 points in the legendary Rucker Park in Harlem, New York. This took place on Aug. 1, during the offseason of 2011 — fresh off a 55-27 season for his Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant was contacted by Washington D.C. streetball legend White Chocolate, who […]

The Denver Nuggets could have seen a drastic change to start the season, as they were inches away from completing a swap for Eric Bledsoe earlier this month. The Mile High City and coach Mike Malone had been mired in a point guard battle that started in the preseason, alternating starts between starter Emmanuel Mudiay […]

Kevin Durant’s move to the Bay Area came along with an evolution, not only of his basketball game, but of his persona — now an older, more aware individual that can grasp the perspective of things around him. Among them has been his role in a basketball team, admitting he’s not a leader by nature, […]

The Boston Celtics currently have the best record in the NBA heading into their big matchup with the Golden State Warriors. They are 13-2, riding a 13-game winning streak, and will be at home against the defending champions. But even with those factors in their favor, they remain a substantial underdog in the eyes of […]

Joel Embiid’s inner monster became unchained last night, putting out a near quadruple-double, putting up career-highs across the board with 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven blocks against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. While the performance was one for the ages, the 7-footer was craving more, noting he was hoping he […]

Life in New Orleans isn’t all the bad nowadays. The New Orleans Pelicans are sitting in the fifth spot in the Western Conference with an 8-6 record, just one-half game out of the fourth spot. For the way DeMarcus Cousins was traded last season immediately after the All-Star break ended, he’s found a pretty comfortable […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma showed support for his fellow rookie Lonzo Ball after yet another porous outing against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in front of the home crowd at Staples Center. Ball’s struggles shooting the ball continued, as he went 1-of-9 from the field in his 21 minutes, scoring a mere […]

Kevin Durant has received an endless array of nicknames for his departure from Oklahoma City — whether it’s “snake,” or “coward,” or the more popular “cupcake” after a moniker he and his former teammates for players that are soft. But the now-champion warned there is no such thing as loyalty in the business of basketball, […]

Joel Embiid soaked in every bit of a career night in front of all the bright lights at the Staples Center, one of the most iconic basketball venues along with the TD Garden and Madison Square Garden, one that saw the Philadelphia 76ers second-year center unleash his inner beast on the Los Angeles Lakers. The […]

Recently named the Athlete of the Year by GQ Magazine, Kevin Durant discussed his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2016 offseason, noting it was LeBron James who godfathered his courage to make the jump. Durant called to mind Isaiah Thomas’ article in The Players’ Tribune which named him as one of the […]

The Ball family were once again part of a lot of headlines recently after LiAngelo Ball was arrested inside a Louis Vuitton shop in Hangzhou, China for shoplifting, together with two of his teammates from UCLA. After being detained, he was finally allowed to depart for the U.S., with president Donald Trump playing a huge part […]

Kyrie Irving’s trade request and consequent departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers has drawn comparison to another shocking event of recent memory — Kevin Durant’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016. While one was a trade and the other a free agent signing, the two manifest a huge hole […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid joined elite company on Wednesday night after amassing a career-best 46-point, 15-rebound, seven-assist, seven-block performance under the bright lights of Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only did the 7-footer tally career-high numbers in points, assists, and blocks, but also joined Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and David Robinson […]

The New York Knicks are working into developing a better relationship with Janis Porzingis, brother and agent of star forward Kristaps Porzingis. General manager Scott Perry believes fostering this improvement is a key priority, as the 6-foot-7 Janis; a former professional basketball player in Europe, made some comments earlier this month that were perceived as […]

As Greg Monroe is expected to make his team debut with the Phoenix Suns today, his former coach Stan Van Gundy could potentially see a reunion with him in the near future. Phoenix has remained hellbent on getting younger, and have debated flipping Monroe to anyone that comes calling with a worthwhile deal. Monroe is […]

After missing his team’s last two games, Gary Harris appears healthy enough to make a return on Friday and rejoin the Denver Nuggets when they face the New Orleans Pelicans. Harris had been sidelined by a sore right shoulder, and was given some time to recover. The 23-year-old Michigan State product was able to participate […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook has done more than his fair share of keeping the team afloat after the departure of former MVP Kevin Durant and even went on to secure his very own MVP trophy during the 2016-17 season. The fiery guard successfully pulled off an amazing historical campaign by averaging a triple-double, […]

Kyrie Irving’s hot start to the season has not gone unnoticed, as he is receiving a lot of high praise for leading the Boston Celtics to the league’s best record of 13-2, including 13 straight wins. Despite all the headlines he was part of regarding his request from the Cleveland Cavaliers to be traded in […]

NBA fans got a glimpse into the future with a matchup of young stars between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. However, it was the magnificent performance of Sixers big man Joel Embiid that highlighted the evening. Embiid’s talent was on full display, as he led Philadelphia to a 115-109 victory over Los […]

It was a night to remember for Philadelphia 76ers budding superstar Joel Embiid. In a game with no shortage of young talent, it was clear that he was head and shoulders above the rest. Embiid finished with a career-high 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven blocks, and seven assists en route to a 115-109 victory over […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid wasted no time trolling Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball following their 115-109 win at Staples Center. It was a career night for Embiid, who finished with 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven blocks, while Ball’s shooting woes continue to plague his season. It may seem like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got more than they bargained for with the Philadelphia 76ers last night at Staples Center. Amidst all the buzz surrounding this matchup of young stars, it was Sixers big man Joel Embiid that shined brighter than the rest. Embiid finished with a career-high 46 points on an efficient 14-of-20 shooting from […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night at the Staples Center with Joel Embiid finishing with a career-best performance with 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven blocks. Lonzo Ball, however, had a game he’d like to forget with the rookie point guard struggling from start to finish. After […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear that once the right situation comes around that they’ll be parting ways with Luol Deng one way or another. Deng wants out of Los Angeles because he’s fallen out of Luke Walton’s rotation and even though both sides want to make this happen, it may not be […]

Dwight Howard showed off his playful character once again on Tuesday night, when he and three of his Charlotte Hornets were spotted watching WWE Smackdown live. He appeared to be having the time of his life as he was pumped up when the cameras focused on him, and even joined a promotion scene on the […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid took the spotlight for himself in Hollywood with a monster performance in their 115-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Embiid was unstoppable all throughout the game, processing his will on every defender thrown at him by the Lakers on his way to a career-night. 46 PTS – 15 REB […]

For the past several seasons, the Philadelphia 76ers were the unofficial punching bag for the other 29 NBA franchises. The shameless tanking in order to accumulate as many top-tier draft picks as possible took a toll not only on the team’s record but also on its players’ morale. That’s not looking to be the case […]

Things get a little bit chippy during Wednesday’s game between the Orlando Magic and the Portland Trail Blazers as CJ McCollum and Evan Fournier got into each others’ face late in the first half. It got a little weird though when McCollum sent imaginary smooches towards Fournier’s way as players and referees tried to separate […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons is finally getting into the swing of his NBA career after sitting out a full season due to an injury. Not only is he back on the basketball court, but he’s turned out as the runaway favorite for Rookie of the Year as he helps lead the Sixers to go […]

There was plenty of buzz surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. Not only did they once again have the first pick in the draft, but their young core of talent was finally starting to look healthy. Needless to say, the Sixers have followed through on that hype by getting off to a […]

To say that the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings Wednesday night would be to describe Zach Randolph as a bit stocky. Both are big understatements. See, the Hawks took Randolph and the Kings to the woodshed, carving out a 126-80 victory. The 48-point winning margin is the largest in the franchise’s history, according to […]

Since the Summer League, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma has turned a lot of heads with his impressive play, especially being a late first round pick. However, even before the Lakers selected him back in June, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown already had eyes on Kuzma, per Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports. The 56-year-old […]

I could wake up to the news of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dunking from the 3-point line and I still would not be surprised. It’s all his fault though. Antetokounmpo has set the bar too high for himself with all the absurd feats he regularly does on the basketball court that it has become […]

The Charlotte Hornets have struggled entering tonight’s game versus the high-powered Cleveland Cavaliers. If they were going to get back on the right track, the Hornets would need All-Star point guard Kemba Walker to set the tone at some point in the game. Walker gave them just that near the end of the first half […]