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During LeBron James’ first tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cavs made the Eastern Conference Finals only once. One of the biggest reasons for the team’s lack of success was that LeBron James was never surrounded with top talent. Even the greatest player of the millennium needs some help. In 2009-10, his final season with […]

Often times overlooked by fans, jerseys are an integral part of a team’s image and popularity. It takes a superstar player and some good marketing to make a piece of fiber recognizable all over the world. Plus it brings in a lot of cash in the coffers. You can ask the Lakers and Bulls about […]

The Golden State Warriors have built a reputation for being an offensive juggernaut, leading the next-best scoring team in the league by a whopping 8.2 points per game. But besides the all-around firepower this team possesses, averaging a whisker short of 120 points per game, they have become the most dangerous team in the third […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown shone some light upon rookie Markelle Fultz and his recovery process, after the top overall pick has missed nine straight games with a somewhat obscure shoulder injury. Fultz played in the first four games of the season, but saw limited participation as his game was corralled to only lay-ups […]

The Utah Jazz will be without marksman Joe Johnson for at least a couple of more weeks, according to Eric Wooyard of The Deseret News. Iso Joe consulted with a hand specialist and is expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks to assess his progress. The Jazz have been mired with injuries, including one to Dante […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. had his best game as a rookie on Tuesday, as he exploded for a career-high 27 points and six rebounds against one of the toughest defensive teams in the league in the San Antonio Spurs. His career-best effort also got him on the franchise record books, becoming the youngest […]

Willy Hernangomez had his rookie season commence on the right foot, getting the nod to start at center for the New York Knicks after Joakim Noah went down with an injury. Today, he’s logged six DNPs in the first 13 games of the season, failing to reach the 20-minute mark throughout the year while averaging […]

Milwaukee Bucks freak Giannis Antetokounmpo is barely near the top of the league’s list of the best PER or Player Efficiency Rating owners in the NBA. In fact, there are six other players who have higher PERs than the Bucks’ star forward. We’ll let Royce Young of ESPN break it down to you gently. Kyle […]

The New York Knicks look like a completely different team so far in the 2017-18 NBA season than in years past. Although there are a number of reasons for their resurgence, budding superstar Kristaps Porzingis thinks he may have narrowed it down. During an appearance on The Michael Kay Show on ESPN Radio, Porzingis says […]

It takes talent, hard work, top notch conditioning, luck, and skill, among other things, to make it in the NBA. That’s the very reason why players appreciate their opportunities and count their blessings for being able to earn millions to play the game they love. There are a little less than 500 roster spots available to […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gave an update on when Kawhi Leonard could return to action and finally make his debut for his team this season after missing the team’s first 15 games and counting. Although the legendary coach did not give an exact timetable for the former three-time Defensive Player of the […]

Another Texas showdown was happening across town from Houston on Tuesday night as the Dallas Mavericks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are managing to remain at a competitive level of basketball as most expect while the Mavs are struggling to win games sitting at a paltry 2-13 record seemingly struggling to find another […]

Right after the Boston Celtics won against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, Kyrie Irving immediately took off his game-worn jersey and sneakers. However, it wasn’t inside their locker room. Irving then made his way to a group of soldiers at courtside and handed his stuff over to them. Beautiful moment in Brooklyn as @KyrieIrving gives […]

The Toronto Raptors matched up against the streaking Houston Rockets on Tuesday night in Texas that saw an end to the Rockets’ six-game win streak. Raptors fans must be proud of their team after matching the Rockets’ pace until they surpassed their energy level and diced up the defense in an effort that resulted in six […]

Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving did not miss a beat in his return Tuesday night versus the Brooklyn Nets. Although his status was still up in the air leading into the game, Irving looked like his usual spectacular self after a 25-point performance on 8-of-20 shooting. However, the Celtics’ four-time All-Star rocked a […]

With their very strong start to the season, the Boston Celtics have turned a lot of heads and some of their doubters into believers. They have received a lot of praise for how they play as a team, even with a number of new faces and abruptly losing an integral piece in Gordon Hayward. Even […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Shabazz Napier’s name may not ring a bell to most casual NBA fans. He’s relegated behind the shadows of teammates Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, playing in just 11.2 minutes per game. He’s not going to let his limited playing time affect his work ethic, however. In fact, it has […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2004, Dwight Howard has continued to show that he is a force inside the paint, while also being a playful character on and off the court. Now with the Charlotte Hornets, his teammates, and the thousands watching WWE Smackdown on Monday, saw for themselves how pumped up and hilarious […]

Athletes have one of the greatest jobs in the world. They get the opportunity to play the game they love and get paid for it. That isn’t the exact case for every athlete but for the majority, they live and breathe the sport they play. In the same breath, those players have different motivations for […]

Reddit user MarLuThaKang had a dream. No, it’s not to liberate America from social inequality and solve police brutality. Rather, it’s to pay homage to the late, great Michael Jackson by re-creating ‘Thriller’ on NBA 2K18. MarLuThaKang was able to fulfill his dream and is now sharing the product of his hard work for everybody […]

Pau Gasol obviously didn’t get the memo that says Dallas Mavericks rookie guard Dennis Smith Jr. can sky. During tonight’s matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Mavs, Gasol got a firsthand look at DSJ’s explosiveness, as the first-year guard blew past by him before taking off for a powerful slam. Pau had no […]

Just last week, Kyrie Irving toyed around with three Los Angeles Lakers players, before finishing impressively with an uncontested layup. He proved that was not a fluke on Tuesday night, as he once again showed that three defenders are not enough to stop him. While running a fastbreak, Irving blew by two Brooklyn Nets players […]

For the record, Dennis Rodman was excellent at his craft as a basketball player. He knew his role for the team and outperformed his opponent mentally, defensively and on the boards earning the nickname the Worm. He once secured 34 rebounds in a single game, but that’s no surprise for him. Rodman would study videotape […]

During the offseason, it has been a norm for some players to join their respective teams’ front offices in recruiting some free agents who they believe will fit well and help them become better. That includes LeBron James, who has been active in luring big names to join him and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and even […]

The Toronto Raptors paid a visit to Texas to face off against the Houston Rockets Tuesday night where the surging Rockets are preparing to integrate guard Chris Paul back into the lineup later this week. The Raptors came into the building with the mindset of cooling off the red-hot Rockets who are on a six-game winning streak, […]

Throughout much of the early portion of this season, there has been the constant chatter surrounding Paul George’s long-term future with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 27-year-old once again addressed the rumors stating that Oklahoma City is like home for him at this point in time, according to Fred Katz of The Norman Transcript. The […]

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers engineered a successful heist in the Big Apple on Monday, erasing a 23-point deficit to steal a 104-101 win over the New York Knicks. There are plenty of takeaways to dissect and discuss from that heated contest like the scuffle involving James and Enes Kanter, Kyle Korver’s timely 3-point […]

The Boston Celtics are in Brooklyn tonight, looking to extend their unbeaten streak to 13 games. Apparently, they’re also there to put up highlight-reel quality plays, such as this thunderous windmill slam second-year forward Jaylen Brown just threw down early in the game against the Brooklyn Nets. Sign Jaylen Brown up for the dunk contest […]

USA Basketball has recently named their 12-man roster for the first two FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying games. Similar to the FIBA AmeriCup tournament last September, G League players will represent the flag and help the country make it to the 2019 World Cup in China with its new format starting this year, according to the […]

As the Boston Celtics (12-2) look for their 13th victory in a row Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets (5-8) at Barclays Center, the team got good news earlier today when star point guard Kyrie Irving returned to the starting lineup. The All-Star point guard suffered a facial fracture in the first quarter against the […]

After remaining a free agent since being waived by the New York Knicks on Sunday, Mindaugas Kuzminskas is now looking ahead to where he can continue playing professional basketball. If he doesn’t receive any offers from teams around the NBA, Kuzminskas is apparently considering a return to Europe, according to Lithuanian reporter Domantas Urbona, via Sportando. […]

The Utah Jazz had their hearts broken over the summer with the departure of NBA All-Star forward Gordon Hayward to the Boston Celtics. Prior to his exit, Hayward helped turn the Jazz into a formidable playoff team. However, with him now gone, Utah has seemingly floundered back to the bottom of the Western Conference. Although […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder might not have the services of center Steven Adams for their Wednesday’s showdown with the Chicago Bulls at home. According to Fred Katz of The Norman Transcript, Thunder head coach Billy Donovan isn’t confident that the 24-year-old big man would be able to suit up and do battle underneath the basket […]

You’re probably not expecting a point guard to have the best turnover percentage in NBA history, but you also likely have no idea who is the league’s least turnover-prone player of all-time. No need to Google it. It’s Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson, per Basketball Reference. For the record, Anderson currently has a career 7.71 […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the middle of a rebuild after pushing some key assets off their boat over the past couple of seasons. While they play each game to win, it’s clear that reaching the playoffs is something of a pipe dream for the Hawks, whose current 2-12 record is tied with the Dallas […]

Following a successful comeback against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, New Orleans Pelicans point man Rajon Rondo is slated to see his five-minute stint on the court triple on Wednesday, expected to get from 14 to 16 minutes on the floor, according to Jim Eichenhofer of NBA.com. Rondo racked up two points and two assists […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers are two teams on the rise in the NBA with talented young cores led by Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Ben Simmons, and Joel Embiid. On Wednesday, these two promising young teams will go head-to-head for the first time in a highly-anticipated matchup at the Staples Center. Following practice […]

Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle used to face each other during their college days playing in the SEC, but since being drafted in 2014 by the Los Angeles Lakers, they have developed a strong bond that will likely outlast their basketball careers. According to ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward, Clarkson even said that he feels as though […]

It has been a roller-coaster start to the season for the New Orleans Pelicans that has seen them hit stride in the last couple of weeks winning five out of the last six games. According to Tommy Beer of Basketball Insiders, the Pelicans have particularly had much success against teams have struggled out of the […]