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NBAKyle Korver says it was extremely hard to play in Pacers series after brother's passing

Kyle Korver of the Cleveland Cavaliers, reflected on his brother’s passing, noting how difficult it was to get through their playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. As reported by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Korver looked back on how he went from mourning over his brother, to suiting up for a playoff game: “It’s interesting to go […]

EditorialsThe all-overperforming team in the first round of the NBA playoffs

As much as the NBA playoffs magnify the focus on the stars, the postseason also gives second-tier and unexpected players a chance to prove that they, too, matter in determining how deep their teams will go. Here we have five players who have been stepping up for their respective squads and surpassing expectations in the […]

NBAVideo: Kyle Korver, Klay Thompson, John Wall share funny stories about Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement ceremony earlier this week has taken the NBA and basketball community by storm. Fans began recalling their fondest memories of the Los Angeles Lakers great and even former and current players he went up against. However, since last year, Kyle Korver, John Wall, and Klay Thompson already shared their most unforgettable […]

NBAStan Van Gundy compares Marcus Smart to Kyle Korver for one night

During his first three seasons in the league, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has made a name for himself mainly as a defensive specialist. However on Monday, he proved to be more of a scorer as he made six shots from beyond the arc, to the surprise of Stan Van Gundy and the Detroit Pistons. […]

NBARe-picking the legendary 2003 draft would've changed careers

The 2003 NBA Draft is widely regarded as one of the greatest drafts in not just basketball history, but in all of professional sports. After all, the class lays claim to nine All-Stars and four All-NBA selections. In a draft so historically loaded, how much would change if the top ten teams were given a […]

NBAHawks starters in 2014-15 left in free agency for $342 million

Back in 2014-15 season, the Atlanta Hawks turned a lot of heads by winning 60 games, and making it all the way to the conference finals. Although they were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers, they still established themselves as a legitimate contender in the East. However, they were not able to follow up on the […]

Cleveland CavaliersKyle Korver's former teammates react to him dunking in Finals

Game 3 of the NBA Finals moved to Quicken Loans Arena and was not a disappointment. There was no blowout or free dunks down the lane, and it ended in an unpredictable barn-burning finish. For that reason alone the game was much more entertaining than the previous two games were. Unfortunately for the Cleveland Cavaliers, a heartbreaking […]

Cleveland CavaliersNBA Finals have most combined current/former All-Stars in last 34 years

The 2017 NBA Finals isn’t only a monumental one because of its rubber match nature, but also because of just how star-studded it is, boasting 11 combined current and former All-Stars — the most in the last 34 years of NBA history, via Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report. The Cleveland Cavaliers have the likes of LeBron […]

Cleveland CavaliersKyle Korver admits living stability for NBA players is less than ideal

Having an NBA job is great. Only 400 players at a time get the opportunity to enjoy the opportunity. In fact, for some, it’s a dream job to get paid millions of dollars to do what you love. It comes with plenty of perks and if you’re lucky you may even get some nice endorsements. […]

Detroit PistonsStan Van Gundy: Kyle Korver was an education for Stanley Johnson

In a game dominated by athleticism, NBA newcomers are often bound to find a few players that separate from the common breed of speed, physicality and raw leaping ability. Detroit Pistons second-year forward Stanley Johnson found that out the hard way on Friday night. The Arizona product was tasked with defending Atlanta Hawks small forward […]

Atlanta HawksReport: Kyle Korver out on Tuesday after wife delivers child

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver will miss Tuesday’s road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after his wife gave birth to the couple’s third child on Sunday, according to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Korver’s son, named Koen was born at 3:17 p.m. and weighed in at eight pounds, seven ounces – a welcome addition for […]

Atlanta HawksVideo: Dwight Howard works out with Kyle Korver

Dwight Howard appears to be turning on a new leaf in his home team Atlanta Hawks. As he works on a new part of his game, the multiple-time All-Star has also chosen the perfect workout partner. Videos of Howard working on his midrange game have surfaced over the past few weeks. They say that you […]

Atlanta HawksKyle Korver baffled by the Cavs' amazing shooting performance

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on absolute fire last night, and Atlanta Hawks sharp shooter Kyle Korver was completely stunned by it. Korver, one of the best long range shooters in the NBA when he’s right, watched as the Cavs poured in an NBA record 25 three-pointers on Wednesday night. Cleveland rode the barrage of treys […]

Atlanta HawksHawks' players have high praise for Nets' new Head Coach

The Brooklyn Nets recently announced that they have hired former Atlanta Hawks’ Assistant Coach Kenny Atkinson as their new Head Coach, and no one seems happier for him than the Hawks‘ players. When the Hawks’ players were told about the Nets’ most recent hire, they were genuinely excited for their former coach and couldn’t say […]

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