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The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition match that features the best players in the league. Throughout its history, there have been many legends and Hall of Famers who battled it out against each other, paving the way for dream matchups and team-ups. Here is a look at the 10 NBA players with the […]

NBA 2K has released its latest player ratings update for March, highlighting standout performances from Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves. Each player has earned an overall rating increase in NBA 2K25 following impressive stretches in the second half of the season. 🗣️ […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers stormed into the Intuit Dome with confidence, riding high after a dominant first quarter that saw them drop a blistering 45 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a statement opening, showcasing the Cavs’ sharp, relentless, and efficient two-way dominance. However, just like in Cleveland’s previous outing against the Orlando Magic, […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers got a big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at home, losing 132-119. Though he didn’t shoot the ball particularly well, James Harden was a big reason for their win, finishing with 22 points and nine assists, but he also may have had the highlight of the night. Late […]

MIAMI – The Heat’s playoff push looks grim as the team has now dropped five games straight after the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, 119-104. While it wasn’t another Heat collapse where they led by double-digits, it was still a gutting defeat as they are now seven games under .500. Miami […]

The Portland Trail Blazers dropped their fourth consecutive game, falling 130-120 to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night at Chase Center. With the loss, the Trail Blazers dropped to 28-38 on the season, now five games behind the Dallas Mavericks (33-33) for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. Despite the defeat, Deni […]

Before the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors were stuck in the mud and battling and battling to just be in the play-in region of the Western Conference standings. Several weeks later, the Dubs are the 6-seed in the West and rapidly rising in the NBA power rankings, alongside the LA Clippers. Jimmy Butler […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers willed their way to a third straight win at home following a grueling seven game road trip. Kawhi Leonard made sure his Clippers went home with a win and that fans went home happy. For the first time since since December 2022, Leonard hit the go-ahead shot at […]

In the NBA, there are plenty of factors that go into winning championships. In fact, for a franchise to call themselves champion, all stars have to align. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case most of the time. In fact, some teams never seem to have things go their way. Here are the 10 unluckiest NBA franchises […]

Lopsided NBA games aren’t exactly fun to watch, especially for fans of the teams that are losing. However, those are the kind of games that showcases a team’s dominance. Plus, it gives the players at the end of the bench a chance for extended minutes. Here are the 10 most lopsided blowouts in NBA history, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were able to end another three-game losing streak thanks to the stellar performance by James Harden. Head coach Tyronn Lue had been imploring his team to play more complete games over 48 minutes, and the Clippers were finally able to do so in their win over the Detroit Pistons. James Harden […]

The Los Angeles Clippers got back in the win column on Wednesday night with a win over the Detroit Pistons thanks to James Harden’s 50-point eruption. Unfortunately, some of the league is also still reeling from the devastating injury afflicted on Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving. During Monday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings, Irving was […]

Having a good start to an NBA career is ideal for any player to stay in the league. However, not every player gets the opportunities they need early on. In fact, some of those chances may never come. Nonetheless, there are still players who made the most out of the chances they got, no matter […]

Barack Obama made an unexpected courtside appearance at the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons game on March 5, drawing excitement from fans in attendance, per Heavy. The former U.S. president, a well-documented Chicago Bulls supporter, found himself in Clippers territory for the night, sitting alongside team owner Steve Ballmer. The game itself was a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were coming off their worst loss of the season on Tuesday night, blowing a 19-point fourth quarter lead en route to a 119-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns. But there is no rest for the weary in the NBA, especially in the middle of an 82-game regular-season grind, with the Clippers […]

Loyalty is always a great thing to have in the NBA, especially when superstars can simply form a super team to win titles. But while showing loyalty is always honorable, sometimes a change in scenery can help a player’s career path. Following the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, here is a […]

The Michigan football team struck gold in the 2025 recruiting class as they were able to land a commitment from the nation’s top prospect. Quarterback Bryce Underwood is one of the best high school recruits that the game of football has ever seen, and he will be suiting up for the Maize and Blue next […]

There’s no question that luring a megastar ultimately raises an NBA team’s championship ceiling. However, it usually requires a steep price of surrendering the future by giving away draft picks and young players with potential. Most recently, this included the Golden State Warriors when they traded for Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster deal. In previous […]

In today’s NBA, one of the most polarizing concerns is superstar empowerment. It’s getting more and more common for various superstars to demand trades despite their contract being far from over. While a change in scenery can do wonders to any player’s career, the opposite can also happen. Here is a look at 10 disgruntled […]

If you are an NBA fan and were to hop on Twitter (X) after an Oklahoma City Thunder game, every other tweet you see will probably talk about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being a “free throw merchant.” It is a new term used to describe players who look more to create fouls and get to the free […]

Every year in the NBA, some of the most anticipated games on the NBA calendar are “revenge games.” Typically, revenge games are where a superstar player playing on a new team returns to his old stadium to play the old team that he used to lead. Sometimes, players are welcomed home with open arms and […]

The Arizona State basketball program has had continuous support from James Harden. The former Sun Devils guard was the No. 3 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft and will likely be in the Hall of Fame. While Arizona State basketball has had a rocky season, it hasn’t stopped Harden from his support. Most recently, he […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran James Harden scored his 27,000th point in a 116-110 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, placing him in rare company, while his former teammate Chandler Parsons showered him with praise. Parsons, who played two seasons with Harden during his time with the Houston Rockets, anointed James as one of the […]

As Shams Charania reported on ESPN earlier this week, Giannis Antetokounmpo is happy in Milwaukee but he loves winning more. Bottom line? He’ll only stay with the Bucks long-term if he feels like they’re a team that’s built to win long-term. If he loses confidence in their ability to do that, Giannis might demand a […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The 2025 NBA All-Star Game has come and gone, but the vast majority of players came away fairly disappointed with the result of Sunday’s exhibition. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young and Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden were just two of the many players who expressed their discontent with the game. […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden helped Team Shaq win the championship at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but the tournament itself wasn’t without controversy. Shaquille O’Neal’s team defeated Charles Barkley’s team in the final round, 41-25. Harden had a team-high four assists in the championship round to go along with […]

With the NBA switching the format for the 2025 All-Star Game, Shaquille O’Neal’s OGs emerged victorious over Charles Barkley’s Global Stars after dispatching Candice Parker’s Rising Stars. Among Shaq’s OGs at the NBA All-Star Game was Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden, who took to social media following the team’s win. James Harden posted a […]

Attending the NBA All-Star practice is supposed to be a fun and special occasion that brings out friendly competition and intriguing collaborations. But Saturday’s session transported Los Angeles Clippers guard and future Hall of Famer James Harden to a painful time in his professional career. He was forced to return to Oracle Arena, now named […]

The Los Angeles Clippers recently signed Ben Simmons after he reached a buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets and he made his debut with the team on Thursday evening. The Clippers ran away with a 120-116 victory over the lowly Utah Jazz and Simmons finished with a solid statline of 12 points, seven rebounds, and […]

James Harden, a man who has been criticized for his lack of effort in the past, was not looking to coast into NBA All-Star Weekend. He wanted the Los Angeles Clippers to go into the break with some momentum and good vibes. The future Hall of Famer tried with all his might to make sure […]

Los Angeles Clippers star guard James Harden went up the all-time scoring list as he passed an NBA legend. Harden achieved it in the Clippers’ last matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. He surpassed Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon to take sole possession of 13th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He finished […]

Flopping is a huge part of the NBA these days. So much so that the league actually implemented a rule to prevent flopping before the 2023-24 season. Officials are allowed to blow a play dead (or let play continue and make the call at the next neutral opportunity) and call a flopping penalty. Opposing teams […]

The Rutgers basketball team signed one of the best 2024 recruiting classes, and five-star Dylan Harper is a big reason why the ranking was so high. Harper is a true freshman, and he is already one of the best players in college basketball. He is expected to go to the NBA after this season, and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been playing solid basketball as of late, currently sitting at 29-23, good for sixth place in the vaunted Western Conference playoff picture. A large part of the reason why the Clippers have been so successful has been the play of point guard James Harden, who has been able to turn […]

The Los Angeles Clippers traded away their longest tenured player at the NBA trade deadline. Terance Mann’s departure drew responses from former teammates like James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac. Mann spent his first five seasons with the LA Clippers before being traded in the middle of his sixth season. James Harden, Ivica Zubac, […]

James Harden’s time with the Los Angeles Clippers has been positive, especially when it comes to his bond with Jeff Van Gundy. Harden appeared as a special guest on an episode of The Hoop Collective podcast uploaded to YouTube on Monday. He went over his relationship with Van Gundy, who joined the Clippers staff this […]

NBA fans are already calling the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade the worst trade in NBA history, and the two stars haven’t even stepped on the court for their new teams yet. Fans feel that way because it is hard to wrap your head around why the Dallas Mavericks could think it was a […]

James Harden has been a leader for the Los Angeles Clippers, and the NBA All-Star is a big reason why they’ve had a strong start to their regular season. Despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard to start the year, the Clippers are 27-20 entering Friday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets. That’s why on Thursday night, […]

The NBA announced the reserves for the 2025 NBA NBA All-Star Game next month, and there aren’t many surprises. Representing the Los Angeles Clippers will be star guard James Harden. The Clippers currently have a top six record in the Western Conference, and Harden is a big reason why. James Harden named to 11th NBA […]