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The budding rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns just keeps heating up. After trading verbal barbs with Jusuf Nurkic following his team’s thrilling, contentious 113-112 win over Phoenix on Saturday, Draymond Green continued his war of words with the Suns big man on Tuesday’s edition of his eponymous podcast, also bringing former […]

The Draymond Green and Jusuf Nurkic beef is showing no signs of slowing down following the Golden State Warriors’ thrilling win over the Phoenix Suns this past weekend. Luckily, no violence occurred during the Warriors-Suns game — just a bunch of barking between the two big brutes that has spilled over on social media. During […]

The NBA All-Star Game has featured legends throughout the years. In fact, making the All-Star Game is a firm validation that a particular player has reached an elite level in the league. While most players in the league make the All-Star team in their primes, only a handful continue to be in the festivities in […]

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN provided an update on Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges’ legal situation Tuesday. “The State of North Carolina has dropped three criminal counts – including a domestic violence protective order violation, misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property – against the Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges for ‘lack of sufficient evidence,’ according […]

Year in and year out, the NBA All-Star Game causes lots of controversy, from the game itself — which some fans feel isn’t real basketball — to the players who are actually selected (or not selected) for the game. Regardless, NBA fans tune in because seeing the top stars in the league sharing the hardwood […]

Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis have formed a sweet connection (and nickname) this season. Although Porzingis is a first-year Celtic and Brown is currently the longest-tenured Green Teamer, the two have played well off of one another and helped the C’s to an excellent 41-12 overall record. The unlikely duo live in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have won five games in a row and are playing a quality brand of basketball. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are playing especially well at the moment, and Dallas fans are dreaming of a deep playoff run. Doncic is making a legitimate MVP case for himself, and Irving commented on Doncic’s scoring […]

“Now, where was I?” Jon Stewart deadpanned on his Monday re-debut as host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, as if no time had passed since he stepped down from the show back in August of 2015. Stewart, who made The Daily Show appointment viewing every night during the Clinton, Bush, and Obama administrations, returned […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly signed Thaddeus Young, finally. Young is someone the Suns have wanted for the past two years, specifically. Free agent F Thaddeus Young is finalizing a deal to join the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN. More veteran, frontline depth for the Suns’ stretch and playoff run. Young has spent the past two-plus […]

As underwhelming as their 2023-24 campaign has been, even with their displeasure over their head coach Darvin Ham or some other players on their roster, or their front office’s decision to stand pat at the trade deadline, Los Angeles Lakers fans remain faithful that their beloved Purple and Gold squad can still win the NBA […]

The NBA All-Star Game is an annual tradition that features the best players in the league. Throughout the years, the All-Star Game surely doesn’t fall short when it comes to star power, with the biggest names coming together for the NBA All-Star teams for an exhibition that allows them to take time off during the […]

Since the start of 2024, the Cleveland Cavaliers have worked together to become the hottest team in basketball. Although the team-first approach is endearing, Donovan Mitchell has consistently been at the center of everything. Without Mitchell’s high-powered scoring and heroic feats, the Cavs wouldn’t be in second place in the Eastern Conference, controlling their destiny. […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and one team that a lot of people were watching in terms of making moves was the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls had numerous trade rumors surrounding numerous players all season long. Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Andre Drummond and more. Most of the rumors surrounding the […]

Many players have been asked to pick who will win between the highly-anticipated matchup in the three-point contest between Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty, and Curry’s teammate Draymond Green was the latest to make a prediction that should not surprise anyone. “I got Steph! The […]

The Chicago Bulls picked up a huge win on the road on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Ayo Dosunmu carried the Bulls to the victory as he had a career-high 29 points. The game was close all the way until the end, but Chicago ended up pulling away late for a 136-126 win. “We […]

Former player Rajon Rondo, who has been a very productive point guard throughout his career, was on the show “Bully Ball” with Rachel Nichols and DeMarcus Cousins and talked about Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. He would compliment the point guard for being an “unstoppable” player who had the entire franchise put on his back […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were banished from town for most of the Mardi Gras season. They have played just one home game since losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Jan. 26. The front office stood pat at the trade deadline and Willie Green led the team through eight road games and a home date […]

The annual NBA All-Star Game is a showcase of the cream of the crop in the league. Although the exhibition often involves certified superstars, there have been a handful of youngsters who have managed to crack a spot in the All-Star showcase, most of which would go on to become fixtures in the event and […]

With TNT and Turner Sports set to broadcast the NBA All-Star Game yet again, the usual faces of Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, Ernie Johnson, and Charles Barkley will be on hand to deliver the weekend’s festivities to everyone. This year, Turner is ramping up their coverage of All-Star Weekend, as there will be […]

The wild ending to Monday night’s showdown between the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets continues to spark outrage from fans and observers. Take for example former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins, who did not shy away from calling out the refs in the said contest over the way they handled its conclusion. “That […]

Washington Wizards fans went on an emotional rollercoaster as they expected the team to be huge sellers at the just passed NBA trade deadline. Besides trading away Daniel Gafford to the Dallas Mavericks, they pretty much kept their team intact, especially with the likes of stars Kyle Kuzma and Tyus Jones, whom the latter had […]

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis isn’t headed to the 2024 All-Star Game in Indianapolis, yet there’s no denying that he’s made a profound, winning impact on the C’s this season. The 28-year-old is averaging 20.4 points, seven rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game in his first year in Beantown. The only real knock against his […]

What are the Atlanta Hawks going to do at the 2024 NBA trade deadline? This was one of the burning questions everyone was searching for an answer to, with key talents such as Dejounte Murray, De’Andre Hunter, and Clint Capela on the trade block. Ultimately, the Hawks didn’t make any big moves to cut costs. […]

After years of trade rumors linking Buddy Hield and the Philadelphia 76ers, it turns out they were a great match after all. Hield has been vital in each of his first three games with the Sixers, the most recent of which was a thrilling victory on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With 24 points […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been one of the best teams in basketball this season. The Clippers are 35-16, which has them in second place in the Western Conference. At the start of the season, Los Angeles made a big trade, acquiring star guard James Harden. Harden’s playmaking has helped the offense significantly, as the […]

The Phoenix Suns and veteran big man Thaddeus Young are finalizing a deal for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 Thaddeus Young is finalizing a deal to join the Suns, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/pHbJafVxuv — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 13, 2024 Young, 35, is currently in the midst of his 17th […]

Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs teammates see what we see. Even more, they feel it. And in real time. Almost as if officially putting the NBA on notice, Devin Vassell isn’t holding back after the Spurs blew out the Raptors 122-99 on Monday. “He’s a tremendous player and this is his rookie year so it’s […]

Kyle Kuzma was the Washington Wizards player linked the most to the Dallas Mavericks before the trade deadline, but it was big man Daniel Gafford who got sent to the Texas-based NBA franchise. Kuzma, however, seemed to be genuinely happy for his now ex-teammate. For Kuzma, Gafford is a perfect fit for the Mavs, in […]

The New York Knicks are dealing with a number of injuries, but none are more significant than Julius Randle’s dislocated shoulder, and head coach Tom Thibodeau gave an update on the tam’s approach to his recovery process ahead of the All-Star break. “He was in my office the day before we left [for Houston]; we […]

One of the stars of the Boston Celtics is giving it a shot in the broadcast booth. The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is set to make his debut as a broadcaster during NBA All-Star Weekend, per The Athletic. Tatum is going to be an analyst for some of the weekend’s festivities, including the 3-point contest. Tatum […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards 112-104 on Monday night. Dallas had an inconsistent start to the game, and Luka Doncic’s injury scare in the third quarter didn’t help matters. Luka was already dealing with a broken nose and also injured his chin against Washington. The Mavs star ended up returning to the game […]

The Dallas Mavericks were intent on upgrading at power forward prior to the trade deadline. They ended up pulling the trigger on the trade that brought PJ Washington to town from the Charlotte Hornets, but as per the rumor mill, Washington was only the Mavericks’ Plan B. Their initial target was Washington Wizards forward Kyle […]

The New York Knicks, on Monday night, were fighting tooth and nail to come away with a victory against the Houston Rockets despite being heavily shorthanded. They were without Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein, and then to make matters worse, Donte DiVincenzo had to exit the contest late due to a hamstring issue. So […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are back at the top of the Western Conference after their 121-100 road win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, and Anthony Edwards is giving a lot of credit to one of his teammates. After the win that put the Wolves solidly in first place in the standings and a full […]

For the first time in the history of the Orlando Magic franchise, a jersey number will be retired this Tuesday, as they honor legendary big man Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s No. 32 Orlandi jersey will be raised to the rafters by the organization on the same night the team plays the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. […]

After an extended stretch of rest, the Minnesota Timberwolves recorded their second consecutive win on their long road trip prior to the 2024 NBA All-Star game. Monday night’s battle with the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t look like a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference. A contested first-half back-and-forth quickly snowballed into […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves sent a strong message for the rest of the league with a dominant win on the road Monday night against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Minnesota left no doubts about which team was better at least in that contest, as they eked out a 121-100 win. In addition to that, […]

In a nutshell, this season’s NBA trade deadline was a bit overhyped. While some teams did make necessary moves for the betterment of their team, the Houston Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone stood aside as spectators. Acquiring an injured Steven Adams a week before the deadline ended up becoming the marquee move for the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was inefficient from the field Monday night versus the Los Angeles Clippers, in large part because the defense was especially concentrated on him. But despite his salty shooting night, Minnesota was able to survive the Clippers, with Karl-Anthony Towns taking care of the offense. It’s that defensive focus that the […]