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Through the first two weeks of the season, the Detroit Pistons have been one of the surprise teams sitting atop of the Eastern Conference standings with a 5-2 record. Detroit has won the last three games topping the likes of the Minnesota Timberwolves, L.A. Clippers, and Golden State Warriors over that span. Despite that, there […]

The San Antonio Spurs had raced out to an encouraging start to the 2017-18 campaign after winning their first four games, but have a hit a bit of rut dropping the last two straight contests. It has brought back into focus the fact that the Spurs are playing a bit shorthanded with the services of […]

Prior to trading All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, the L.A. Clippers had been sidetracked by the constant internal issues that had arisen over the last couple of years. A part of that was the conflict between Paul and All-Star forward Blake Griffin that had become a constant because of the lack […]

The Denver Nuggets have not had quite the start to the season they were expecting as they’re just 3-3 through six games. However, their struggles haven’t been because of Will Barton. The sixth-year swingman has been one of the Nuggets’ best players during the early going, averaging 14 points and 2.8 assists off the bench, […]

Whenever they both step on the court for the New Orleans Pelicans, DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis give their opponents a nightmare matchup and a lot to fear about given their dominance on both ends of the floor. With Halloween only a few days away though, it was the dynamic frontcourt duo’s turn to be […]

Through the first few games of the 2017-18 campaign, Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters has dealt with some nagging issues with a left ankle injury that he suffered late last season. It is something that Waiters recently addressed as he stated to Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald that he still feels the effects of […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is off to a blazing start this season that has garnered much praise across the league. A major part of Antetokounmpo’s strong start has been his effectiveness at getting to the rim. According to Fred Katz of  Norman Transcript, Oklahoma City Thunder Billy Donovan was the latest to shovel high […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams hasn’t made much of Carmelo Anthony’s now-popular rebounding chant, but he is more than willing to cooperate with him. While “I got it, get the f*** outta here” is not the kindest way to ask for a rebound, the Kiwi isn’t about to get on the way of the […]

The Toronto Raptors will be without their starting frontcourt of Jonas Valanciunas and Serge Ibaka for their visit to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Word from Portland is the Raptors will be without Serge Ibaka (swelling in his right knee) and Jonas Valanciunas (left ankle sprain) tonight — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) October 30, […]

As Lonzo Ball was the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, LaVar Ball envisions his two other sons, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball, also becoming members of the Los Angeles Lakers in the very near future. While the youngest Ball brother is still in high school, he spent some time with Jordan Clarkson at […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, current owners of the NBA’s best record at 5-1, could be without All-Star big man Marc Gasol for their home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night due to an ankle problem. https://twitter.com/CAGrizBeat/status/925061866514210816 Gasol struggled with his shot in his most recent game against the Houston Rockets. He went just 1-of-8 […]

In the 96-81 loss to the Utah Jazz, Lonzo Ball put the blame on himself for ‘two dumb plays’ when the Los Angeles Lakers were trying to get back into the game. While it shows how badly Ball wants to win, there is a long season ahead of him. As the Lakers prepare for the […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has not been shy about making his thoughts and feelings about the L.A. Clippers known to the public after his departure this offseason. For one, he has criticized the culture surrounding the whole Clippers organization. Clippers head coach and former team president Doc Rivers pushed back against Paul’s comments […]

Derrick Rose lasted all of just one season with the New York Knicks before moving on to the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. According to the New York Daily News’ Stefan Bondy, Rose would’ve welcomed extending his stay in the Big Apple. Unfortunately, the Knicks didn’t seem to want him back. “From our side, we were […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will return tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers while his teammate Nene remains questionable for tonight’s game, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Gordon has been trying to sweat out flu symptoms since the start of last week, but one couldn’t tell as he railed back-to-back-to-back 26-plus-point performances […]

Despite a rough start to the 2017-18 season, the Golden State Warriors are preparing to extend their head coach Steve Kerr to a long-term contract, according to Tim Kawakami of The Athletic. Kerr noted earlier in the offseason that he wasn’t worried about his contract extension, but rather zoning-in on coaching this team through a […]

After the media flashed a light on Carmelo Anthony’s peculiar habit of yelling “I got it, get the f*** outta here” during defensive rebounds, ESPN’s Royce Young finally asked him how it all came about, garnering an honest response from the All-Star forward after letting him know his signature chant went viral to start the […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Greg Monroe is expected to be sidelined for two weeks with aa left calf strain, according to an ESPN report. Bucks head coach Jason Kidd told reporters on Sunday that his big man had played through this nagging injury since the start of training camp, but he aggravated the injury in Friday’s […]

The Miami Heat have not had the most convincing start to their season. They’re just 2-3 through five games and are currently on a two-game losing skid after home losses to the San Antonio Spurs and the Boston Celtics. According to the Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman, the team took some time to voice their concerns […]

The Golden State Warriors couldn’t extend a season-high two-game win streak on Sunday night, losing a fourth quarter battler against the Detroit Pistons in a 115-107 home defeat. Despite a solid performance by the team’s big three, the rest of the team failed to show much, scoring only 23 points in the outing. The Warriors […]

Things are going shockingly well for the Detroit Pistons. They are 5-2, which is currently the best record in the Eastern Conference, and are coming off an impressive road win over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Pistons forward Tobias Harris is definitely in a good mood thanks to that strong start and he wants the […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell has not quite looked the same since returning from the knee injury which saw him miss a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But according to Bryan Lewis of the New York Post, Russell claims his knee is completely healthy and that his poor play was just a result of […]

Steve Kerr had no problem diagnosing the reason the Golden State Warriors have experienced three early-season losses in their first seven games of the 2017-18 season. The culprit wasn’t any more evident than surrendering a whopping 25 turnovers in a 115-107 loss to the Detroit Pistons. “At some point the ball just has to matter. […]

The L.A. Clippers overcame a massive overhaul this summer after star dynamo Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets for variable pieces over the summer. While many aimed to say a somewhat abrasive culture was the reason for his exit, head coach Doc Rivers pointed out that the culture is built by the players […]

The Golden State Warriors’ recent three-game homestand is over, and unfortunately, so is Warriors guard Klay Thompson’s window for pledging $1,000 for every point he scores to the North Bay Fire Relief. After the end of the three-game stint, Thompson scored a total of 69 points, which means his donation will amount to $69,000. $69K […]

While most NBA players put a premium on working hard and putting a lot of hours inside the gym as the secret to making them reach their full potential as professional athletes, there are also some new practices being done by others outside of the norm. Players try yoga, meditation, and even taking on another […]

The Charlotte Hornets have exercised their fourth-year option for third-year big man Frank Kaminsky, per Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. Kaminsky, 24, was the Hornets’ ninth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft and will remain under contract with Charlotte until 2018-19. Kaminsky has been used primarily as a back-up big man during his […]

To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers have started 4-1, which is surprising for most considering they traded Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. As the Clippers are retooling around Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, they will have another important decision to make. After the Clippers and Houston Rockets reportedly discussed a […]

The Washington Wizards could finally have power forward Markieff Morris back in action for the first time this season. According to the Washington Post’s Tim Bontemps, Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said Morris will practice on Tuesday and could be in line to play in the team’s next game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has proven time and time again that he’s a difficult person to interview. But in some instances, he can light up a room by cracking jokes, sometimes at the expense of himself. Apart from winning games and NBA titles, deadpan humor is one of Popovich’s cup of tea. […]

When Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets in the offseason, a lot of questions quickly emerged about the future of the L.A. Clippers, and how they’ll be able to sustain their streak of making the playoffs without the All-Star point guard. However, the team has surprised many by becoming the last team to […]

Joel Embiid spent most of his summer training with Dew Hanlen of Pure Sweat Basketball. Nevertheless, Embiid still found some time to sharpen some of his board game skills — and we’re not talking about rebounding. — we’re talking about Monopoly, the board game. In a video posted on Pure Sweat Basketball’s YouTube channel, the […]

After the Los Angeles Clippers failed to make it past the Western Conference semifinals during Chris Paul’s six seasons, they decided it was time for a change. In a stunning move to begin the drama-filled offseason, Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets for numerous role players. However, the Clippers were considering another move with […]

Now playing for a third franchise in three seasons, Victor Oladipo is looking to be a mainstay with his new team, the Indiana Pacers. He is hoping he has found his niche, as he can be an integral part of their future plans, and not be traded once again. The 25-year-old is no stranger to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was once again involved in an in-game skirmish on Friday, as he had an altercation with Bradley Beal before halftime of their game against the Washington Wizards. Their actions resulted to receiving hefty fines worth $50,000 and $25,000 from the league office, who are stamping their ground this season […]

Through the first several games of the 2017-18 season, All-Star big man DeMarcus Cousins has been off to a stellar start. All of this came to a head during Saturday’s convincing 123-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers where Cousins posted a triple-double with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Following the game, his teammate […]

Given all the controversial and even absurd comments LaVar Ball has made over the past few months, it’s very understandable why there are a lot of people concerned about how the Los Angeles Lakers will handle him. With his son Lonzo playing for the team, it’s not a remote possibility that LaVar Ball could have […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have long rid themselves of Sam Hinkie, but his fingerprints are still all over the team which he experimented on during his reign as its general manager. The jury is still out whether “The Process” Hinkie engineered in Philadelphia would amount to the success he envisioned when he was still pulling the […]

After missing the first two games of the season, Frank Ntilikina finally made his debut for the New York Knicks last week. He also played for the first time in front of the team’s fans inside Madison Square Garden on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets, and made a good account of himself. Finishing with nine […]