Say what you want about Stephen A. Smith, but the man does know the NBA. He’s been around the league a long time as a reporter and analyst and understands all the intricacies of the association. With those statements out of the way, Smith had a rather absurd trade proposal this morning on “First Take.” […]
Read MoreLakers Announce Anthony Davis’ Status For Thunder Game
The Los Angeles Lakers are on an impressive seven-game win streak. But that streak appears to be in jeopardy as several of the Lakers’ star players won’t play on Saturday night, including Anthony Davis. Davis suffered a scary fall last against the New York Knicks last Tuesday, causing the forward to land on his back. […]
Read MoreNBA Insider Has Major Update On Kyrie Irving Injury
Kyrie Irving has played just 11 games this season, his first with the Brooklyn Nets. The star point guard has been dealing with a fairly mysterious “shoulder impingement” since early in the season. At first, the Irving injury seemed to bond the team together to the point that many were openly wondering if the team […]
Read MoreLakers Announce LeBron’s Status For Tonight’s Game Against OKC
Last night, the Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Dallas Mavericks on the road in large part because of the way LeBron James played. The four-time MVP finished with 35 points and 16 rebounds against one of the top teams in the Western Conference. James will not have the chance for an encore tonight though against […]
Read MoreKevin Durant Fires Back At Former Teammate On Twitter
Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins started an interesting debate on Twitter by saying that Russell Westbrook is the greatest player to ever suit up for the Oklahoma City Thunder. As you’d expect, that remark didn’t sit well with Kevin Durant. The way Durant’s tenure ended in Oklahoma City resulted in him being viewed as a […]
Read MoreVideo: Charles Barkley Trolls John Beilein Over “Thugs” Comment
On Wednesday night, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein apologized after he allegedly called his Cavs players “thugs” while going over video. The first-year NBA head coach suggested he meant to say “slugs” while describing their style of play. He spoke with ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski and offered apologies to the team. “I didn’t realize […]
Read MoreVideo: Oklahoma City Fans Give Russell Westbrook Standing Ovation
Russell Westbrook is back in Oklahoma City tonight for the first time in a Houston Rockets uniform. For 11 seasons, he starred for the Thunder before being traded this offseason. Without question, Russ is beloved in OKC. He was the face of the franchise during his last three seasons with the Thunder after Kevin Durant […]
Read MoreESPN Insider Has New Injury Update For Joel Embiid
Sixers forward Joel Embiid suffered a nasty-looking finger injury this past Monday. Embiid reentered the game after spending some time with trainers before getting the finger taped, but further evaluation revealed a more serious injury than previously thought. Embiid will miss time after suffering a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his […]
Read MoreInjury Update For Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid
One of the top players in the NBA might be sidelined for the foreseeable future. It turns out that All-Star center Joel Embiid is dealing with a major hand injury. Embiid suffered a gruesome injury earlier this week when he dislocated his finger. However, the former first-round pick returned to action shortly after. Injuries have […]
Read MoreJalen Rose Suggests Blockbuster Sixers-Warriors NBA Trade
It’s almost NBA trade season. The league’s trade deadline is less than a month away, set for February 6. ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose believes a blockbuster Philadelphia 76ers-Golden State Warriors trade “makes sense.” The trade: Warriors All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell for Sixers All-Star guard Ben Simmons. Rose isn’t the first person to float a […]
Read MoreSteph Curry Reveals What He Actually Told Giannis
Steph Curry may not be playing this season. But that doesn’t mean he’s not in the news. The Warriors’ star guard was seen having an interesting conversation with Giannis Antetokounmpo after last night’s Warriors-Bucks game. Curry is being accused of tampering as lip-readers caught him telling Antetokounmpo, “Come on, let’s do it.” Overreactions are pouring […]
Read MoreESPN Shares The Latest On Cavs Head Coach John Beilein
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein has found himself in some seriously hot water this week. Beilein reportedly told players that they were not playing “like a bunch of thugs,” though later stated he meant to say “slugs.” But the damage has pretty much already been done, and the backlash for using what some may […]
Read MoreReport: 76ers Express Interest In Several Notable Trades
The Philadelphia 76ers entered this season with extremely high expectations, but the star-studded cast in the City of Brotherly Love has not played up to its standards. With the trade deadline approaching fairly soon in the NBA, the Sixers might make changes to their roster. Philadelphia lost Jimmy Butler this past offseason to the Miami […]
Read MoreVideo Shows What Steph Curry Told Giannis After Bucks-Warriors Game
The Golden State Warriors are one of the worst teams in the NBA this season. They’re 9-30 with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson both sidelined with injuries. Golden State should vault right back into NBA Finals contention once Curry and Thompson are back sharing the floor together in 2020-21, though. And you can bank on […]
Read MoreJohn Beilein Apologizes For What He Called Cavs Players In Team Meeting
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein apologized Wednesday evening for a word he says he used accidentally in a team meeting. Beilein reportedly called his Cavs players “thugs” while going over some video on Wednesday. The first-year NBA head coach says he meant to say “slugs” while describing their style of play. The Cavs head […]
Read MoreStephen A. Smith Reveals What Kawhi Allegedly Said About LeBron
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith claims to have some inside info when it comes to the LeBron James-Kawhi Leonard rivalry this season. The First Take co-host said today that the Los Angeles Clippers star had a message for the Los Angeles Lakers forward. “I was told by a very reliable source that Kawhi Leonard sat up there and […]
Read MoreNBA Insider Has Injury Update For Lakers Star Anthony Davis
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the New York Knicks by a final score of 117-87 to extend their winning streak to six games and improve to 30-7 on the season. The win, however, came at a cost. With just over two minutes left in the third quarter, star forward Anthony Davis went […]
Read MoreAnthony Davis Reportedly Turns Down Lakers Contract Offer
The Los Angeles Lakers still have a good shot at locking down Anthony Davis long-term, but they’re not going to be able to do it during this season. Davis officially turned down LA’s four-year, $146 million contract extension today, according to Yahoo’s Chris Haynes. by turning down this deal–and declining his $28.7 million player option […]
Read MoreDetroit Pistons Announce Blake Griffin Injury Update
On Tuesday afternoon, Detroit Pistons fans received some tough news. What has already tuned into a lost season got worse this afternoon when the team announced star forward Blake Griffin underwent an arthroscopic procedure. As a result of the surgery, Griffin is out “indefinitely.” Here’s the announcement from the team. “The Pistons announced today that […]
Read MoreZion Williamson Took A Big Step Forward In His Recovery Monday
Zion Williamson has yet to make his NBA debut, but the prized rookie continues to make strides in his recovery from knee surgery. Last week, Williamson practiced in full for the first time in his rehab practice. Today, he played 4-on-4 with coaches and teammates before pregame warmups for tonight’s Pelicans-Jazz game. The next step, […]
Read MoreVideo: Joel Embiid Just Suffered A Gross-Looking Finger Injury
Sixers’ star center Joel Embiid suffered a nasty-looking dislocated finger Monday night against the Thunder. Embiid left the game briefly after suffering the injury. He was seen walking off the court with his ring-finger bent sideways in a way fingers aren’t supposed to bend. It’d be wise to not watch the video below if you’re […]
Read MoreLakers, Kings Reportedly Discussing Possible NBA Trade
The LeBron James-Anthony Davis duo is the best in the NBA. The Lakers are an astounding 29-7, 4.5 games higher than the next best team in the Western Conference. As for now, James and Davis still run L.A. – and the rest of the league for that matter. But as has been an issue for […]
Read MoreWhat Kevin Love Reportedly Said To The Cavs GM
The Cleveland Cavaliers and All-Star forward Kevin Love might be heading towards a breakup. Things appear to be boiling over between the NBA franchise and their star player. Love showed extreme frustration with his team on Saturday night. Cleveland lost to Oklahoma, 121-106, on Saturday night. Video of an upset Love on the floor has […]
Read MoreNets Insider Has Discouraging Update On PG Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving made the decision to sign a long-term contract with the Brooklyn Nets this past offseason. There’s no rift in his relationship with the team, but the All-Star guard has missed a significant period of time due to a shoulder injury. Brooklyn had high expectations this season in large part because of its offseason […]
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