NBA Articles - Page 748

The Sacramento Kings are one of the few teams that decided to run it back from last year and focus on building around their current core. Some folks believed that the 2022-23 campaign was just the first season in an extended run of success for the Kings talented roster, while others thought that they were […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is showing some respect to fellow basketball player Mac McClung. Lillard was left impressed with Mac McClung’s performance in the NBA All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest. “He let the ball go and grabbed it again… That’s TOUGH!” Damian Lillard’s reaction to Mac McClung’s first dunk 🙌 (via @NBAAllStar) pic.twitter.com/C5KogFsoJ2 — ClutchPoints […]

The NBA has a Slam Dunk Contest problem, but you surely were already aware of that. This isn’t the first day-after-the-dunk-contest article that has been written about the dire state of what was once the marquee event of All-Star Saturday Night, and it certainly won’t be the last, especially when you have former Slam Dunk […]

Well, let’s be honest. The NBA Dunk Contest was a major disappointment yet again. NBA fans did not enjoy watching it, and they are even calling for the event to be done with for good. We’re never going to see a Zach LaVine-Aaron Gordon battle ever again, and we have a guy that isn’t even […]

San Antono Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was coveted by all 30 NBA teams in the lead up to the 2023 NBA Draft. But Wemby doesn’t wonder what it would be like to play for another team, as being with the Spurs is right where he belongs, according to Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News: […]

What was supposed to be a fun event that showcased one of the greatest college hoopers of all-time suddenly turned into a mess. During the NBA All-Star Saturday night festivities (which featured Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey had quite the event), Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and college sensation Sabrina Ionescu went head-to-head in […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama didn’t win anything during the NBA All-Star Weekend, but he assures fans that things won’t be the same in the future. Wemby was part of the NBA Rising Stars Challenge with Team Pau, as well as the NBA Skills Challenge with the Team First Picks (with Paolo Banchero and […]

The Winston-Salem State Rams and Virginia Union Panthers clashed for a CIAA showdown in the NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star Weekend. The Rams cruised to a smooth 64-47 victory over their conference opponent in a game that was televised nationally on TNT. The Winston-Salem State University Rams defeat the Virginia Union University Panthers in the […]

For the first time, an NBA and WNBA star went toe to toe at All-Star Weekend as Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry battled New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point contest. It was a hotly contested affair too, with Curry barely beating Ionescu in the end, 29-26. After the event, Curry was […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard and G League standout Mac McClung made history after winning their respective events in the NBA All-Star Saturday Night. Lillard defended his trophy in the 3-Point Contest, while McClung did the same in the Slam Dunk battle. As a result, the 2024 festivities became just the third All-Star Weekend to […]

Mac McClung won the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, marking his second consecutive win in the annual NBA All-Star Weekend event. After receiving his trophy, McClung was asked if he would return next season to try for the 3-peat: “I’d have to think about it. Never say never, but I’ll think about it.” […]

Mac McClung took home his second straight trophy in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night with a dazzling array of dunks in Indianapolis, but Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wasn’t impressed. The 76ers center said on social media, “I’m a professional hater but I’m not hating when I say I could win the […]

The NBA Dunk Contest took place on Saturday night, and it was once again a pretty big disappointment. NBA stars are no longer participating in the event, and because of that, it simply isn’t very entertaining anymore. Back in the day when Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon were trading highlight dunks, NBA fans loved to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard won his second consecutive NBA 3-Point Contest on Saturday night, holding off Trae Young and Karl Anthony-Towns in the final round. After the event, the Bucks guard was asked about coming back next year to go for the 3-peat by TNT’s Chris Haynes: “Damian Lillard tells @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport that […]

This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend featured a one of a kind, first ever 3-point showdown between an NBA and a WNBA player. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is arguably the best shooter in NBA history and New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is on her way down a similar path. It was a close […]

Victor Wembanyama is a scary, scary man. The San Antonio Spurs star has one of the most impressive physical profiles in the NBA. On that alone, he’d be terrifying to face. Add to that his unnatural skillset for his size, and you get arguably the biggest matchup nightmare in the NBA today aside from Giannis […]

The 2024 NBA Dunk Contest was definitely… a dunk contest. Like many of it’s predecessors, the finale of All-Star Saturday proved to be disappointing yet again. Mac McClung stole the show with some nasty dunks, but lackluster showings from other competitors  soured the once-hyped contest again. The NBA Dunk Contest being an utter disappointment has […]

Indianapolis is the center of the NBA world as it hosts the NBA All-Star Weekend. However, it doesn’t seem Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is feeling it. In his eyes, Indiana doesn’t carry that “the place to be”vibes, and he seemingly let everyone know that when he commented on a Charles Barkley take about […]

The G League Ignite team brands itself as a way for top basketball prospects to earn a wage and have a chance to be drafted into the NBA. However, the rise of NIL deals in college basketball could put a damper on its effect. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made news with his 2024 opinion on […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard won his second consecutive NBA 3-point contest on Saturday night, topping Karl Anthony-Towns and Trae Young in the final round. Bucks fans are loving it on social media: DAMIAN LILLARD'S 26 POINTS MAKE HIM THE BACK-TO-BACK #Starry3PT CHAMPION! His last shot is the winner… because of course ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/OqcHpurcfE — […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard came into NBA All-Star Weekend as the defending champion of the 3-point contest. Lillard has always been one a good three point shooter throughout his career with a career average of 37 percent shooting from the three point line. Lillard was able to defend his crown, winning back to back […]

Victor Wembanyama may not be competing in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, but he is leaving his mark in Indianapolis just the same. Aside from displaying his superb skill and versatility, the San Antonio Spurs rookie center is showing off his big personality. He startled viewers and the TNT crew when he dropped […]

The New York Knicks made a flurry of moves before the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. And they are a much better team as a result. But while their trades clearly improved the roster, they made one major mistake — they failed to add a back-up point guard.  *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click for […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s ascent into the upper echelon of the NBA has been fun to watch. The Indiana Pacers star point guard is probably the closest thing we have to a streetball player in the NBA in terms of his electric playstyle. After winning the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge, Haliburton paid homage to the greatest Pacer […]

This year, NBA All-Star Weekend is set to feature a one of a kind, first ever event, a three-point shootout between Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry of the NBA and New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA. Ionescu is the reigning WNBA three-point contest champion while Curry has won the NBA event […]

Have we ever seen a rookie get this much hype? Victor Wembanyama’s rookie season has garnered the attention of every basketball fan in the world. The San Antonio Spurs star’s absurd combination of height. skill, and agility make him such a nightmare to defend. Already, Wembanyama is generating talks about him being the next face […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver held his annual press conference at NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday, and he was asked – with all of the ‘respect for the game’ rules put in place for the players – how does he make sure that players feel heard and respected – especially with many NBA players feeling that […]

During NBA All-Star Weekend, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards participated in the Skills Challenge as the No. 1 draft pick team alongside Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero and San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. The team was eliminated from the first round of the event during the relay portion. A big reason for that was […]

After turning heads and kicking off NBA All-Star 2024 during the Rising Stars Competition, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie forward Emoni Bates has one more left in him. On the final day of events, Bates will again be the Cavs’ opening act, participating in the NBA G League Up Next Game. The event features an exciting new […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is a time for fans and players to enjoy a week dedicated to the success of the season at hand. It is also a time for NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office to discuss certain matters that always seem to be discussed in daily news cycles. Ahead of the All-Star […]

The NBA has long been a league of superstars. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell helped bring the league front and center in the eyes of the American sporting public, and those two legends handed the ball to Magi Johnson, Larry Bird and Julius “Dr. J” Erving. From there, Michael Jordan took over before the ball […]

Despite the San Antonio Spurs’ poor record this season, rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama has been taking the league by storm. He’s become must-see TV with his highlight reel plays. It was not surprising that at NBA All-Star Weekend, Wembanyama was the talk of the weekend with various NBA All-Stars chiming in with their thoughts on […]

The 2024 Summer Olympics are coming up and many are looking forward to which NBA players will be on Team USA. It sounds like Indiana Pacers star, Tyrese Haliburton is interested, but he drops a lofty goal that turned heads on Saturday. Haliburton claims he wants to play for Team USA and that he wants […]

The Golden State Warriors are 27-26 were ranked tenth in the NBA heading into the All-Star Break. Draymond Green’s return has sparked optimism for a playoff run, and Jonathan Kuminga’s serge of late is another reason why the Dubs are suddenly a team to watch. Warriors star Stephen Curry revealed his true feelings before a […]

History will be made Saturday night in Indianapolis, with Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty sharpshooter Sabrina Ionescu dueling off in a unique 3-Point Contest. Curry has already arrived at the Lucas Oil Stadium, and he already seems to be feeling the pressure. “I’m so nervous,” the Warriors point guard […]

The Charlotte Hornets made one of the biggest feel good trades of the NBA Trade Deadline when they brought in Seth Curry from the Dallas Mavericks. It’s significant in the sense that his father Dell Curry spent a big part of his own NBA career playing for the Hornets. During NBA All-Star Weekend, Seth’s brother, […]

Anthony Edwards seems to be having a blast at NBA All-Star Weekend. He’s already claimed he’s going to play the entire All-Star Game left-handed and he apparently made some comments about Kawhi Leonard’s age. But it’s all fun and games, as the Minnesota Timberwolves star clears the air about that conversation. While talking with the […]

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs appears to be getting used to life in the NBA. He has no problems imitating Shaquille O’Neal or telling stories about his head coach Gregg Popovich. “I remember we were in film and in front of everybody [Gregg Popovich] goes, ‘Yeah, what the f*ck is this?’” Victor Wembanyama […]

No matter how much a professional athlete makes, it is always good to have some walking-around money. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young should be well-equipped for a night out in Indianapolis after winning a $100 during a practice for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. And boy, did he earn it. Fans in attendance bet Young […]