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In the 90-87 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Boston Celtics lost Kyrie Irving just minutes into the game after Aron Baynes inadvertently elbowed him the face. Irving was later ruled out for the rest of the game for potential concussion symptoms. As the Celtics prepare for the Toronto Raptors, they have provided an injury […]

The Washington Wizards got back on track with a 111-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The rematch win was just what they needed after dropping their first game in Los Angeles amidst all the trash-talk that preceded. This time, however, superstar John Wall followed through with a stellar performance while Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball’s […]

LiAngelo Ball and his two UCLA freshman teammates suspected of shoplifting are getting left behind in China. With their game against Georgia Tech done, the rest of the team will now be heading back to Los Angeles to prepare for their next game while Ball, Cody Riley, and Jalen Hill will remain in Hangzhou, possibly […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert suffered a bit of a scare in Friday night’s game against the Miami Heat after Dion Waiters dove for the ball and collided with Gobert’s leg, awkwardly twisting his knee. Gobert had to leave the game momentarily to get checked out in the locker room, but he was able […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum certainly hasn’t taken long to acclimate himself to the NBA. Tatum has been one of the most impressive rookies this season, averaging 13.7 points and 5.7 rebounds while playing a vital role for the league-leading Celtics. Thanks to his strong play, Tatum has quickly earned fans around the league. One […]

Paul George has had some bad shooting nights since joining. He had nights when it appeared there was no way he could have been an All-Star or former Olympian and sometimes got lost in the shuffle. That was not the case Friday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the L.A. Clippers. George poured in […]

NBA Hall-of-Famer Bill Walton is no stranger to speaking his mind in colorful ways, even while doing his day job of being a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. Walton was on hand to call the UCLA-Georgia Tech game in China, which obviously had a huge elephant in the room surrounding it after the actions of […]

There was speculation that once star forward Gordon Heyward went down in the 2017-18 NBA season opener, the Boston Celtics’ year was essentially over before it had even started. However, they have managed to get off to an NBA-best 11-2 record to begin the season. Boston’s performance thus far has largely been attributed to the stellar […]

L.A. Clippers star Blake Griffin is finally back healthy and is looking to expand himself. He remains one of the city’s most well-known athletes and has yet to hit his peak. The high-flying forward is embracing his new role as the leader of the Clippers, expecting to take them far beyond what they’ve been able […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson recently made a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers’ training facility with his stepson, Future, and both were awed at the sight of the parade of trophies adorning the gym. In total, the Lakers have 16 NBA trophies, just one shy of tying the Boston Celtics for most in league […]

The Detroit Pistons have been the biggest surprise this year after a disastrous 2016-17 campaign. Their versatile attack led by forward Tobias Harris and guard Avery Bradley has transformed this team into a serious Eastern Conference playoff contender early on. The Pistons’ hot start to the 2017-18 NBA season has now begun to raise some high […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a 7-4 start to the regular season, which isn’t bad but still falls short of many people’s expectations given the glut of talent the team has. The Timberwolves’ star swingman in Jimmy Butler, who was traded to the team from the Chicago Bulls back in the summer, has a plan […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng has recently made it known that he would like to be moved elsewhere. Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, it was speculated that the veteran would essentially be relegated to a leadership role for this young Lakers team after a rough first year in Los Angeles. However, Deng still has yet to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made their ambitions as an Eastern Conference contender clear after trading for point guard Eric Bledsoe from the Phoenix Suns. The addition of Bledsoe helps solidify this young Bucks squad as one of the more promising teams for years to come. That said, there still remains the question as to how long […]

At this point, it’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is not someone from this planet. I mean, what kind of human does this? Giannis is a basketball wizard. https://t.co/3doErFfzhU — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) November 11, 2017 Antetokounmpo gave San Antonio Spurs resident old guy Manu Ginobili a dose of his own medicine there. […]

There might not be a more polarizing NBA player today than Charlotte Hornets biggie Dwight Howard. Fans either love him or hate him. On Friday, however, fans at the TD Garden were decidedly anti-Howard, as they didn’t stop themselves from showing how much they despise the former All-Star. During a mini-scuffle in the first half […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are attracting plenty of attention for mostly the wrong reason. Despite brandishing one of the most talented core of players led by the trio of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony, the Thunder are off to an underwhelming start, going just 4-7 in the first 11 games. After losing to […]

It has become well known that Boston Celtics All-Star forward Gordon Hayward is a huge video game aficionado. These roots stem back to his collegiate days at Butler to the point where he often entered tournaments for gaming that got to the point where he was competing for money prizes. During an interview with Rolling […]

According to a clause agreed upon between the Miami Heat and guard Dion Waiters, he would receive a $1.1 million bonus for suiting up for a minimum 70 games this season in addition to his four-year $52 million contract. There is no gray area in the agreement, only due to the fact that it cannot […]

According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is still going through some soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee. The #Sixers aren’t concerned, but Joel Embiid is still experiencing a little soreness in his knee. But they think that’s to be expected. They are more focused on improving his […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has been declared out for the rest of the contest against the Charlotte Hornets Friday after taking a hit in the face from teammate Aron Baynes, as reported by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe and Chris Forberg of ESPN, who also pointed out that Irving is being examined […]

As a man of many talents with an undying passion for sports, actor Michael Rapaport is as versatile as they come. Rapaport has a top-50 podcast (I AM RAPAPORT), directed short films and documentaries and along with starring in countless movies and TV shows, he’s now an author. Rapaport has taken his passion for sports […]

There weren’t a few general managers who picked up their phones and contacted Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough who put embattled point guard Eric Bledsoe on the trading block, and in the end, it’s the Milwaukee Bucks, who landed the services of the Kentucky product. Speaking on his own podcast, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that […]

It’s all fun and games for the Oklahoma City Thunder until they see how much their tax bill is going to be if they decided to keep Paul George and Carmelo Anthony past this season. The Thunder made waves back in the summer by trading current and future assets to acquire George and Anthony and […]

A healthy Joel Embiid has proven to be one the league’s premier big men. As a result, the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a competitive 6-5 start to the 2017-18 NBA season. However, they face their biggest test of the year on Saturday as they take on the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, the […]

The NBA free agency is undoubtedly one of the few bright spots of the NBA Off-season. Players switching teams and thus shift the power in the Association. Without a doubt, it is one of the most anticipated time spans for every NBA fan out there. On July 1st, the moratorium begins – allowing free agents […]

The Orlando Magic have been one of the most surprising teams of the 2017-18 NBA season thus far. They have even managed to go 7-4 despite the eight-game absence of starting point guard Elfrid Payton due to a hamstring injury. Payton did not miss a beat when he returned to action on Wednesday to record his […]

The Blazers haven’t made many headlines this year primarily because of how much stronger the West has gotten this summer and how most fans view this team as just an average team out West. However, this team could possibly reach a top four seed if we exclude the possibility of injuries. The Portland Trail Blazers […]

It has been another disastrous year for the Dallas Mavericks after a league-worst 2-10 start to the 2017-18 NBA season. The first few weeks have already been reminiscent of last year’s struggles early on. While it was not discussed at the time, Dallas seemingly tanked the rest of the season in order to get a […]

On Friday, ex-NBA guards Jimmer Fredette and Stephon Marbury got into an altercation during the third quarter of a Chinese Basketball Association game in Shanghai. In a video posted to Twitter via Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, the incident between the two players occurred late in the third quarter when Fredette; who plays for the hosting Shanghai […]

Will Commissioner Adam Silver be the NBA’s Bad Guy? Unlike his predecessor David Stern and NFL counterpart Roger Goodell, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has maintained a relatively positive image from fans, media, owners and players of the league he governs. Stern became a villain after trying to change the material of the basketball without the […]

Stephen Curry once again put his range to the test, this time using a soccer kick to prove it at the end of the Golden State Warriors’ practice ahead of a weekend matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors marksman got a basketball rolling his way and punted it high, dropping it into the hoop, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will suit back up on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Durant missed Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a left thigh contusion, as Andre Iguodala logged the start, opening opportunities for forwards Nick Young and Omri Casspi, who made the most of the […]

With the Brooklyn Nets (4-7) currently on a five-game West Coast road trip, their next stop will be a visit to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers (6-5) on Friday night at Moda Center. One former Blazer, shooting guard Allen Crabbe, will return to Portland for the first time since being traded to Brooklyn […]

Through the first couple of weeks of the season, the New York Knicks have been without the services of former All-Star center Joakim Noah due to him serving the final 10 games of his 20 game suspension for violating the league performance-enhancing policy. This has brought forth much uncertain as to what exactly his role […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie sensation Lonzo Ball is having a tough time adjusting offensively against NBA talent. While there is no question that Ball belongs in the league, opposing point guards have been happy to give him a challenge. Some players have specifically stated that they make it a point to compete hard against Ball […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has high aspirations for his starting center Clint Capela. So high, in fact, that the second-year Rockets coach expects him to be among one of the league’s best at the position once he reaches his prime. “To me, it’s just a matter of time,” D’Antoni said, according to ESPN’s […]

The New York Knicks will get back their $72 million man next week, as Joakim Noah has now served 11 of his remaining 12 games under suspension, after serving eight last season of a total 20 games of punishment handed down by the league after his use of banned substances. Noah was recovering from an […]

The Boston Celtics have gotten off to a promising start to the season having won 10 straight games after dropping the first two. Offseason addition Kyrie Irving has led the charge helping push the Celtics to the best record in the league. Prior to the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against Boston, head coach Steve Clifford voiced […]