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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr showed his frustration with the lack of a call during Wednesday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves by doing what he knows best — dancing. Kerr intended to point out a travel on forward Jimmy Butler to official Ken Mauer and couldn’t resist to mock the unnecessary steps […]

Blake Griffin can electrify people with his array of spectacular dunks, but he also aspires to impress people with his humor. Perhaps not a lot of people know that Griffin sometimes dabbles with comedy, as he’s done a few stand-up acts before. Griffin’s material may not be as good as that of, say, Louis C.K. […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has seen his share of struggles breaking into the league, especially at the offensive side of the ball, mired in a shooting struggle that has lasted throughout his first 11 games as a pro. Despite shooting over 50 percent through his freshman season at UCLA, Ball has found the […]

Nick Young seized his opportunity on Wednesday night, making the most of his minutes on the court after starter Kevin Durant sat out due to a left thigh contusion against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Andre Iguodala got the nod to start, Young was the first one off the bench, providing a spark off the bench […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have not been afraid to troll other teams, and their social media accounts. Throughout the past couple of seasons, they have savagely taken shots at them, whether it may be during games or even on posts they’ve made. Such was the case once again when they shared online the ticket promotion they […]

The days in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey are likely counted for third-year forward Julius Randle. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the organization will now be faced with a major decision of what to do with the former Kentucky Wildcat, who finds himself the clear loser of a three-way battle with forwards Larry Nance Jr. […]

Following LeBron James’ scoring explosion of 57 points on Friday, James Harden did not waste time, and fired 56 points of his own just two nights after. When asked if he was trying to match the production of not just The King, but other superstars in the league as well, the Houston Rockets guard made […]

The New York Knicks are having what you may call a mild success early this season. Even after their 112-99 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the Knicks still own more wins than losses with a 6-5 record. The Knicks could’ve won that game and extended their win streak to four games had Kristaps […]

After playing shorthanded against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors could be back to full strength in their next game. Kevin Durant expects to return to action for the team on Saturday when they host the Philadelphia 76ers at Oracle Arena. Kevin Durant (thigh contusion) tells ESPN he expects to play Saturday […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls almost literally paid an arm for something a teammate did during his team’s 17-14 loss to the Washington Redskins last Sunday. Rawls was trying to gain yards on a rushing play in the fourth quarter of that game, but didn’t get any as Redskins cornerback Josh Norman grabbed the […]

For the past three seasons, Hassan Whiteside has made a name for himself as a great rebounder and rim protector for the Miami Heat. He led the league in blocks two years ago, and in rebounding just last season. The 7-foot center is once again enjoying a strong start to the campaign, as he is […]

The game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers inside the Moda Center on Sunday was a hotly-contested one, with the home team winning by only four points, 103-99. However, it was also filled with some controversy, as Carmelo Anthony was ejected from the game, following a questionable Flagrant 2 foul called on […]

It was a whirlwind day for Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball amidst the distractions involving his brother’s shoplifting allegations. While the family was dealing with the situation in China, Ball was trying to stay focused on the task at hand versus Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics. Although the Lakers managed to stay within striking […]

Steve Kerr has always been one of the most animated coaches in the league since he started calling the plays on the sidelines for the Golden State Warriors. Even during interviews and press conferences, he has turned into a must-watch, for his unconventional and often hilarious responses. Before his team’s game on Wednesday against the […]

The Boston Celtics managed to further cement their place atop the NBA standings with a 107-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. After playing it close for most of the game, the Celtics managed to put away the Lakers in the final minutes. Unfortunately, it may have come at a bit of a cost after […]

When Bobby Portis cracked Nikola Mirotic’s head during a scuffle just days before the season kicked off, it was just another sign that the Chicago Bulls were going nowhere this season. Chicago was already expected to struggle for an entire year after losing the team’s top players a year ago in Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler, […]

NBA referees have not had the most envious of jobs lately. They have been in the center of some controversies over some questionable calls recently, and officiating games has continued to be more difficult to call, especially given the rule changes, and how the game is played today. Even a simple toss of the ball […]

Throughout his stellar career, Kyrie Irving has been proving that he has one of the best handles in all of the NBA. Defending him 1-on-1 has been almost an impossible task for defenders, given his quickness, and ability to blow by them with ease. During the first half of the game between the Boston Celtics […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made it clear they were not going to sit out the 2017-18 NBA season without providing last year’s MVP Russell Westbrook with some quality help. On paper, the acquisition of superstars Paul George and Carmelo Anthony made plenty of sense given their lack of firepower on offense. However, the question remained […]

The Boston Celtics are arguably the most storied franchise in the NBA. With a league-leading 17 NBA titles and an extensive list of legendary players, establishing oneself amongst the greats is no easy task. However, Pierce managed to do just that during his illustrious 15-year tenure as a Celtic. So it should come as no […]

It has been two seasons since the illustrious career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant came to a dramatic close. Before the 60-point finale and the five championships, or all the other immaculate feats he accomplished, he was just a wiry teenager from Philadelphia with a massive chip on his shoulder. Despite his youthfulness, […]

The most unlikely member of the ‘Big Baller Brand’ made headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. During UCLA’s trip to China, freshman LiAngelo Ball and two other teammates were arrested for shoplifting sunglasses from a local Louis Vuitton store in Hangzhou. The news comes at a bad time for Los Angeles Lakers point guard […]

The ‘Big Baller Brand’ was dealt a blow following the arrest of UCLA freshman LiAngelo Ball in China. It was reported that he and two other teammates were arrested by local Hangzhou police for allegedly stealing Louis Vuitton sunglasses. The Ball family sans Lonzo immediately flew out to deal with the ongoing situation. While little has […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was simply unstoppable on Tuesday, as he almost single-handedly defeated the undermanned Brooklyn Nets by scoring a career-high 41 points in a 112-104 victory. Apart from that, Jokic also had 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks, and went 4-of-9 from the three-point area. Jokic’s memorable night made plenty […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves are slated to meet for the third time in less than a month, this time the first of their four meetings of the regular season. Both teams split the preseason series 1-1 after traveling to Shenzhen, China as part of the NBA’s international exhibition, leaving some familiar […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and head coach Jason Kidd are anxiously anticipating the arrival of their new point guard Eric Bledsoe, who is undergoing his physical exam today, according to Matt Velasquez of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Kidd is hopeful Bledsoe can join the team tonight or tomorrow to get him up to speed with the team’s […]

Even with the good start his team has had this season, Mike D’Antoni is still not satisfied with it, and is expecting more from the Houston Rockets despite being atop of the Western Conference standings at 8-3. With their next two games against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies, the Rockets efficiency on both ends […]

Jimmy Butler’s exit from the Chicago Bulls franchise was only smooth due to its unexpected nature, as the struggling franchise cleaned house by trading him for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and rights to the seventh overall selection of the draft, which turned into Lauri Markkanen. Yet the 6-foot-7 wing has embraced his role on a […]

Following an offseason of much upheaval on the roster, the Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a promising start to the season holding a 7-3 record through the first 10 games played. This sudden success has brought into question the team’s 13-year playoff drought that has clouded the franchise for more than a decade. According to […]

One of the league’s greatest rivalries over the years has been between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. With that in mind, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is set to experience that for the first time in his career in his first campaign with Boston. Prior to the game, former Celtics great Paul Pierce […]

Beyond the Detroit Pistons’ strong start out of the gate to this season, there have been some notable offensively struggles from third-year forward Stanley Johnson. There had been the expectation that he would find his footing on that end of the floor in his third full season in the league but that hasn’t exactly been […]

The Houston Rockets are set for another tough early test this season with a premier matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. This lines up an opportunity for veteran forward Luc Mbah a Moute to defend four-time league MVP LeBron James, which is something that he believes he and the team do quite well […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden has progressively improved his play over the last couple of years that has earned him the reputation as being one of the top players in the league and a perennial MVP candidate. All of this has pushed Harden to take a sterner mental approach to the game whenever he […]

Through the first couple of weeks of the season, the New York Knicks have been without the services of veteran center Joakim Noah due to serving the final 10 games of his 20 game suspension due to violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. The eventual return for the former All-Star big man has pushed the Knicks […]

It has been a tough start to the third season in the league for Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson that has been highlighted by his struggles offensively. According to Ansar Khan of MLive.com, Johnson is now set to miss Wednesday’s game’s against the Indiana Pacers due to a hip injury. The Detroit Pistons’ first change […]

New York Knicks star forward Kristaps Porzingis is questionable tonight against the Orlando Magic with a sprained left ankle and a contused right elbow, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. This comes after a heroic performance against the Charlotte Hornets, dropping 28 points, including a game-tying three-pointer with 1:45 left in the game, leading his Knicks […]

Ben Simmons has been off to a mesmerizing start to his rookie season, getting in the early triple-double watch with averages of 17.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game. The Philadelphia 76ers talisman has been so impressive, in fact, that he’s managed to put himself in rare air, becoming the first player since […]

L.A. Clippers star Blake Griffin’s alley-oop slam over a Kia during the 2011 NBA Dunk Contest was one of the more memorable moments in the competition’s history. Just about everything involved in it was noteworthy: from the choir singing in the background, to Kenny Smith serving as a hype man, to the actual automobile on […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will miss tonight’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a left thigh contusion, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Durant has played the team’s first 11 games without the need to miss time, but he reportedly suffered the injury on Monday in the first quarter of a 97-80 win over […]