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New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis has already established himself as the NBA’s premier big man. However, the one question regarding Davis thus far in his young career has been his durability. Which is exactly why Pelicans fans had to hold their breath when Anthony Davis took a nasty spill during the second quarter versus […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid doesn’t appear to be too popular with opposing big men around the league these days. He’s already had notable bust-ups with the Miami Heat’s Hassan Whiteside and the Detroit Pistons’ Andre Drummond earlier this season. And now, L.A. Clippers backup big man Willie Reed is the latest to get Embiid’s […]

We are living in a time when a big shift in American sports scene may actually be happening before our very eyes. The NFL – polarized by protests, political activism and business interests – is having a terrible year. To top it off, injuries have been plaguing all of the major teams which at the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a slow start this season, which is a surprise because a team that has a trio of Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Paul George has no right to be 6-7 through the first 13 games of the 2017-18 campaign. The Thunder’s early-season struggles can be partly attributed to […]

L.A. Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari has been ruled out for Monday night’s showdown with the up-and-coming Philadelphia 76ers which would be his fourth-straight missed contest. Gallinari is still dealing with a nagging glute injury that is taking some time to heal. When was asked by ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly about when he thinks he’ll be back […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is continuing the excellent start he’s had to his professional career. Towns has been proving that he can co-exist with the new additions of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the summer, while playing at a very high level. Proof of this is the versatile big man making history on Monday night. Karl-Anthony Towns joins […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball became the youngest ever in the NBA to record a triple-double last Saturday during a 98-90 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, but that performance didn’t change the fact that Ball’s shooting form and percentage are both ugly. That being said, Lakers president of basketball operations in Magic […]

New York Knicks fans have been known for not being the shy type, and are vocal when it comes to their feelings towards their team. Whether they are happy with their performance, or disappointed with how things are going for them, they’ve always opted to speak their minds. During games, they also show a lot […]

Throughout this season, Kristaps Porzingis has been on a tear, and playing at a very high level. He has had a number of huge performances in the early days of the campaign, and has been showcasing his much-improved all around game. That includes his ability to block shots, which has made him average a career […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be the reason you need to get NBA League pass to not miss any potential action that happens, because it does when you least expect it. The Milwaukee Bucks star is continuing his stellar play from last season by filling up the highlight reel just as you’d expect, and most of all […]

The 2015 NBA Draft has undoubtedly produced one of the deepest classes in recent years. With promising young stars like Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, and Kristaps Porzingis, it is so easy to see why. However, could that list also include Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein? He certainly seems to think so after comparing himself to the […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been ruled out of tonight’s game against the Orlando Magic with a right thigh contusion. Golden State guard Stephen Curry will be sidelined for tonight’s game against Orlando with right thigh contusion. Ruled questionable prior. Shaun Livingston to start. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 14, 2017 Shaun […]

Carmelo Anthony remembers what it was like. Growing up in Baltimore, the youngest of four children in a single-parent household, times could be tough. Because of that, Anthony says it’s natural for him to give back to those in need. That has been part of his resume since he joined the NBA. The Carmelo Anthony […]

According to an article posted by Katie Dowd of the San Francisco Chronicle, the younger sister of Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry, Sydel, happily shared her recent engagement to Warriors G League affiliate player Damion Lee on Instagram. “Tonight I said yes to the man of my dreams and I couldn’t be more happy,” she […]

Draymond Green’s passionate clash with Kevin Durant during a 106-100 loss to the Sacramento Kings was one of the most memorable moments of the Golden State Warriors’ 2016-17 championship season, as the media jumped to conclusions as the two were seen going back-and-forth during a timeout. The two were seen going to dinner together the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been hit by the injury bug so far this season, and currently have four key players sidelined. Despite their unfortunate situation, general manager Travis Schlenk recently made it known that they won’t apply for the hardship exception from the NBA. This stems from their belief that they will soon have all […]

The New York Knicks have gotten off to a surprising start to the 2017-18 NBA season, thanks largely to the emergence presence of big man Kristaps Porzingis. His physical stature and dynamic skill set have left fans and players alike in awe. Among them is Knicks legend Bernard King. According to Marc Berman of the […]

The transformation of today’s big men in the NBA is in full swing, with many of the prominent stars in the game, extending their game to the three-point line and some beyond. The likes of Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, Kristaps Porzingis, and others have become genuine threats beyond the arc, but no one has seen […]

Entering this season, expectations on the Philadelphia 76ers quickly grew, especially after the addition of this year’s top overall pick Markelle Fultz, and with Ben Simmons finally scheduled to make his debut for the team. It also added to the hype surrounding them that Joel Embiid, Robert Covington, and Dario Saric, among others, were all […]

Luka Doncic’s star had never burned as bright as it did during this summer’s EuroBasket tournament, leading a dark horse Slovenia to its first ever European championship along with Miami Heat floor general Goran Dragic, and former NBAer Anthony Randolph. The 18-year-old forward is slated to be a lottery pick this upcoming NBA Draft, and […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris have been named NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week for their solid performances, and leading their respective teams to perfect records from November 6-12. Nikola Jokic (West) and Tobias Harris (East) are NBA players of the week. — Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated headlines this morning after documenting their trip to Madison Square Garden through the subways of New York. It was comical watching LeBron James and company squeeze into a compact space amongst ordinary city folk. As noted in the video, taking the subway was the most efficient way to help prepare for their matchup versus the New York Knicks. However, their […]

It’s only been 12 games in a different uniform for marksman J.J. Redick, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year, $23 million deal this offseason after spending his last four with the L.A. Clippers. As the Sixers go through the final stages of a five-game road trip, taking on the Clippers tonight and […]

The trade request by the disgruntled Cavs’ superstar Kyrie Irving and the subsequent exchange of players between the Eastern Conference finalists definitely highlighted the action-packed offseason of 2017. The post-trade analyses were slightly biased towards the conclusion that Danny Ainge got fleeced by the Cavs, as they landed Isaiah Thomas, a player with similar offensive and defensive […]

The Boston Celtics sustained another key injury after superstar Kyrie Irving was ruled out after suffering a minor facial fracture in the opening minutes of their game versus the Charlotte Hornets. Fortunately, Boston has still been able to stretch their win streak to 12 in his absence. Although Irving has since rejoined the team, his status […]

When the Houston Rockets selected Zhou Qi last year with the 43rd overall pick, they knew he was more of a project, who can be part of their team in the future. Only a season after they stashed him in China though, they decided he was ready to play in the league. Now with him […]

Good news hit as Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant was formally announced as GQ’s Champion of the Year that is an honor within itself, but even more special due to the fact of who he’s in company with as a result. Former Bay Area San Francisco 49er star in Colin Kaepernick was also named […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is one of the last players that made the trip straight from high school right into the NBA and ascended into stardom. The current rules now prevent players from coming into the NBA from high school which makes James the last of his kind. He has now cemented himself as […]

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder is resting his faith on big man Derrick Favors, confident he’ll be able to hold down the fort through the absence of centerpiece Rudy Gobert, according to Eric Woodyard of The Deseret News. Gobert will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks with a knee injury, sustained during Friday’s tilt against […]

Stephen Curry’s status for tonight against the Orlando Magic is still in flux, as it appears his thigh contusion could be more than just a dead leg. The Golden State Warriors had two-way signee Quinn Cook in practice, who can fill in for Curry if he is to sit out during the last home game […]

Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre is known for his short-shorts as much as he is known for his messy mop hairstyle, but it took only 12 games into the season for him to meet his match in Atlanta Hawks rookie forward John Collins. The 19th overall selection is also a fan of the retro-style way […]

According to the Los Angeles Times’ Tania Ganguli, Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson has a few things motivating him this year. He’s using the constant trade rumors surrounding him as a motivating factor. He also claims family is his No. 1 reason for wanting to succeed. But at No. 2? Girls, of course. “But […]

Joel Embiid downplayed his offseason Twitter chatter centered around Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball prior to a Wednesday night ESPN matchup with his Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid had previously commented on Ball’s often overhyped entrance to the NBA, having his fun like the rest of Twitter after every disparate comment from his father LaVar Ball. […]

It wasn’t long ago that coach Mike D’Antoni was beginning to get excited about the return of his prized point guard and newest free agent addition Chris Paul. Paul has only played one game to date for the Rockets and has been battling a knee injury since that time. The Rockets, however, are still very […]

Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis doesn’t plan on approaching Nikola Mirotic as he makes his return to team facilities today, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. It has been almost a month since Portis punched Mirotic in the face at the end of the last practice before the start of the regular season, […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons, ever the active social media user, hosted an impromptu Q & A session on Twitter where he answered all sorts of questions from fans. Some were basketball-related, others were not. A few were a mix of the two. One such semi-basketball-related question was who Parsons would prefer to hang out […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace is keeping busy in life after the NBA. After playing his way into the hearts of the fans in Los Angeles, World Peace wasn’t ready to live life in another city, nor was he ready to leave basketball alone completely, feeling deep down he not only still […]

The Phoenix Suns have already gone through quite a bit of turmoil just a month into the season. They’ve fired their head coach and traded away one of their main stars in Eric Bledsoe. Those moves would probably lead some to question the direction the Suns are headed in once again. According to ESPN’s Nick […]

LaVar Ball captured the attention of the nation by making outrageous statements about himself and his children, which turned some off but intrigued others. Once he garnered enough attention, he introduced his Big Baller Brand to the world, where the family-owned business features independent signature shoes for two of his three sons and a ton […]