FIBA NEWS AND RESULTS

During his appearance on The Old Man and The Three podcast, Jose Alvarado talks to JJ Redick about his match-up against Chris Paul in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs between the Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans:

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According to TMZ Sports, the Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Rajon Rondo allegedly pulled a gun on the mother of his children and threatened to kill her during a heated altercation. The woman claims their kids witnessed the whole thing. Ashley Bachelor, Rondo’s former partner and mother of his two kids, says she’s scared for the […]

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Darius Miles opened up about when coach Doc Rivers told him he had to stop doing his Knuckleheads head tap celebration back in 2008 with the Boston Celtics. (Via Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles): “When I got to Boston the year after they won the championship, we was in preseason and I scored […]

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Patrick Beverley did not pick his words when talking about Chris Paul following the Suns’ humiliating loss in Game 7 of the second round series against the Mavericks. The Timberwolves point guard slammed Paul’s defense, saying that he cannot guard anybody in the NBA and that everybody in the league knows that. He pointed at […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks let Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams get off 22 total shots (27 points on 10-22 FG, 7-18 3-PT) in Game 7 on Sunday. Williams said after the win that his coaches and teammates encouraged him to let it fly heading into the game, especially if Brook Lopez was guarding him. (Via Jump […]

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The always outspoken NBA legend and current television analyst Charles Barkley joins The Pivot in a wide-open discussion on topics from his playing days, competing against MJ, criticism of his recent political and racial stances to his current tv career winding down. With only two years left on his television contract, Barkley is ready to […]

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The Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Patrick Beverley doesn’t believe the Phoenix Suns will make a run at the NBA Finals next season: “They’re not going back. The NBA is going to be way more healthier next year. The competition is going to be stiff.”

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The Dallas Mavericks smoked the Phoenix Suns in Game 7. How did Luka Doncic, Jason Kidd, Jalen Brunson, Spencer Dinwiddie, and the Mavs dominate the Suns so thoroughly in a do-or-die game?! Locked On Mavericks’ Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris breakdown the Mavs’ Game 7 win over the Suns. Luka Doncic was ready for the […]

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Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks put up a show in Game 7 of the second round series against the Phoenix Suns. It was a road game for the Mavs but they completely dominated it. The Slovenian superstar had team-high 35 points. He received significant support from Spencer Dinwiddie (30 points) and Jalen Brunson (24 […]

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The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague FanZone will land at Belgrade’s Savski Square to offer visitors to the Final Four, to be held from May 19 to 21 in the Serbian capital, the same fun activities they have been accustomed to as well as new and exciting components. Savski Square will have all the basketball action that fans have […]

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Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks just defeated Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals series. They now move on to the Western Conference finals to play Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors squad. Here former NBA sharpshooter […]

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In this VladTV clip, former NBA star guard Gilbert Arenas continued to lay out his case as to why the fairest way to govern trans people in sports is to chart their level of competition growing up in the sport and that should correspond to where they should play. He also noted that combat sports […]

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Luka Doncic rose up to the challenge as he displayed a dominant performance in Game 7 of the second round series against the Suns. The Slovenian superstar scored game-high 35 points (27 of them in the first half), grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 4 assists in 30 minutes of play. The Mavericks were in […]

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points, grabbed 20 rebounds and dished out 9 assists in Game 7 of the second round series against the Celtics but it wasn’t enough as the Bucks were beaten heavily by Boston (109-81). This loss ended the season for the defending NBA champions. In this series the two-time NBA MVP averaged […]

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Jalen Brunson was one of the top three scorers for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 as his team crushed the Phoenix Suns, the best regular season team in the NBA. The 25-year-old point guard scored 24 points in 30 minutes of play. He, Luka Doncic (35 points) and Spencer Dinwiddie (30 points) were the […]

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Not everyone picked the Suns to win the second round series against the Mavericks. Draymond Green went with Dallas and turned out to be right. In the latest episode of his podcast the three-time NBA champion shared his thoughts on the series between Phoenix and Dallas, saying that he expected the Mavs to win Game […]

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Most people expected the Suns, the best regular season team and last year’s NBA finalist, to roll over the Mavericks and advance to the Western Conference Finals. But it was Dallas that won the series in seven games and will now face the Warriors. Mavs superstar Luka Doncic was asked after Game 7 how does […]

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The Mavericks are back to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011 when they won the championship. This is the first time for Dallas head coach Jason Kidd that he reached this stage as a head coach. The last and only time that the Mavs won a title, he was the team’s […]

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A flagrant 2 foul by Dillon Brooks on Gary Payton II in Game 2 of the second round series between the Warriors and the Grizzlies has resulted in the Golden State guard fracturing his elbow and missing the rest of the series. Payton revealed that he talked to the Memphis forward about the incident and […]

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The Mavericks closed the series against the Suns with two huge wins. Dallas won Game 7 by 33 points (123-90) as they left no chance for Phoenix. Many people expected the Suns, the best regular season team, to take this game which took place on their home court. After the game Mavs head coach Jason […]

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Phoenix Suns starting center Deandre Ayton didn’t talk to the media after playing just 17 minutes in Game 7 vs. the Dallas Mavericks. Here’s head coach Monty Williams’ answer on why he only played Ayton under 20 minutes. (Via Fanatics View): Reporter: “D.A. only played 17 minutes tonight and he didn’t play most of the […]

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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer discussed the absence of All Star Khris Middleton in their second round postseason loss to the Boston Celtics. (Via CLNS Media): “Every team goes through something. Nobody feels sorry for us. It’s an age-old equation. It’s like the calculus of the NBA is you gotta have good players, you […]

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The fourth-seeded Dallas Mavericks blitzed the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 knockout on Sunday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011. Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30 for the Mavericks. Dallas travels to face Golden State in Game 1 on Wednesday. After beating the Suns […]

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The fourth-seeded Dallas Mavericks blitzed the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 knockout on Sunday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011. Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30 for the Mavericks. Dallas travels to face Golden State in Game 1 on Wednesday. After knocking out the […]

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The Dallas Mavericks blitzed the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 knockout on Sunday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011. After the Game 7 loss, the Suns star guard Chris Paul (10 points and four assists) talked about whether this was his best shot at a title: “They […]

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Grant Williams scored a career-high 27 points (seven 3-pointers), Jayson Tatum added 23 and the Boston Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 3-pointers to eliminate the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Boston Celtics will face the top-seeded Miami Heat beginning Tuesday in a rematch of […]

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Following Sunday’s loss to the Boston Celtics 109-81 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 25 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists, talked about his moment with Boston’s Jayson Tatum after Game 7: “I’m a competitor … it hurts not to win but at the end of the day […]

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Grant Williams scored a career-high 27 points (seven 3-pointers), Jayson Tatum added 23 and the Boston Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 3-pointers to eliminate the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Boston Celtics will face the top-seeded Miami Heat beginning Tuesday in a rematch of […]

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Grant Williams scored a career-high 27 points (seven 3-pointers), Jayson Tatum added 23 and the Boston Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 3-pointers to eliminate the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Boston Celtics will face the top-seeded Miami Heat beginning Tuesday in a rematch of […]

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Grant Williams scored a career-high 27 points (seven 3-pointers), Jayson Tatum added 23 and the Boston Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 3-pointers to eliminate the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Following the game, the Celtics star Jaylen Brown (19 points along with eight rebounds) talked […]

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Grant Williams scored a career-high 27 points (seven 3-pointers), Jayson Tatum added 23 and the Boston Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 3-pointers to eliminate the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics power forward Grant Williams’s thoughts on the team’s head coach Ime Udoka expecting […]

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Grant Williams scored a career-high 27 points (seven 3-pointers), Jayson Tatum added 23 and the Boston Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 3-pointers to eliminate the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Boston Celtics will face the top-seeded Miami Heat beginning Tuesday in a rematch of […]

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According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has cleared protocol and is back with the team ahead of the Western Conference finals. Said he stayed in touch with the coaches and players during his absence: “I left (Mike Brown) alone a couple hours before the game.” Said […]

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Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac recently gave his take on why he didn’t kneel for the National Anthem at the 2020 NBA Bubble. (Via Clay Clark’s ReAwaken America Tour): “Around the time that George Floyd had tragically died, I’m sure everybody knows it. I tried my best to see it in the right way. I […]

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A big fourth quarter catapulted Leicester Riders to a season treble by edging London Lions 78-75 at the O2.

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The Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka confirms forward/center Robert Williams is available for Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams missed Games 5 and 6 with left knee soreness.

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13 years after entering the NBA, the Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is a college graduate. Curry completed his final semester of coursework this spring and will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sociology from Davidson College.

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Ben Simmons has missed an entire year of basketball, first due to his trade request and refusal to play for the 76ers, and then, after joining the Nets, due to back issues. Despite all of what has happened, the 25-year-old point guard appears to be committed to his new team and intends to work with […]

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The Hornets continue their search for a new head coach after firing James Borrego. Several names have come up in the media. Most recently it was reported that former Lakers head coach Frank Vogel was interviewed by the team. A new report suggests that veteran coach Mike D’Antoni is in a ‘strong position’ to land […]

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As the Milwaukee Bucks get ready to face off with the Boston Celtics in Game 7, head coach Mike Budenholzer is hoping to guard Jayson Tatum more effectively and also get better shots on offense. (Via Bally Sports Wisconsin): Coach Bud on trying to slow down Jayson Tatum: “Contest harder. Keep him out of the […]

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London Lions completed a magical season with a 70-45 win over Sevenoaks Suns in the WBBL Playoff final at the O2 Arena.

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The 76ers failed to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals as they were eliminated by the Heat in six games in the second round. There were some speculations that the team could part ways with its head coach Doc Rivers. A recent report by Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports suggests that Philadelphia is committed to […]

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The young Grizzlies team is already one of the top teams in the Western Conference and the players are not shy to express their confidence. Following Game 6 of the second round series which was won by the Warriors, three-time NBA champion Steph Curry revealed that Memphis forward Dillon Brooks “said a lot of crazy […]

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Prior to Game 6 of the second round series against the Grizzlies, Kevon Looney started four times in this year’s playoffs. Temporary head coach Mike Brown followed the advice of Draymond Green and Steph Curry to put the big man in the starting lineup for a potential series closing game. And the decision payed off […]

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Head coach Taylor Jenkins credited his players & staff for an amazing season after the Memphis Grizzlies were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors on Friday. (Via NBA Interviews): “I just told our group how proud I am of them, I’ve never been a part of a group like this, how special they are. That’s […]

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Collin Sexton will be a restricted free agent this summer, and teammate Darius Garland is hoping he stays with the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Via Tyler R. Tynes- GQ Magazine): “I hope Collin stays around. I really like playing with him. He’s super cool off the court and we have a lot of similarities: we both like […]

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Steph Curry commended Ja Morant’s skillset on Friday, calling him a player that you simply can’t take your eyes off. (Via House of Highlights): “He’s a problem. I mean, his numbers are crazy. We were up 2-1. So you still had confidence he could finish out the series, but he requires all of your attention. […]

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In this VladTV clip, former NBA star guard Gilbert Arenas recounted his time sharing the floor with Gary Payton and how the level of trash talk that Gary exhibited was something unlike he’s encountered before. However, Gilbert, like many NBA players, has heard that the actual king of trash talk was Larry Bird who would […]

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During his appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast, the retired seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady, who played in the league from 1997 to 2012, detailed why he believes the Philadelphia76ers made a mistake trading for point guard James Harden:

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The Golden State Warriors outrebounded the Memphis Grizzlies 70-44 in Game 6, thanks in large part to Kevon Looney’s 22 rebounds on the glass. Klay Thompson called Looney the MVP during postgame, and also gave him a new nickname, Kevon Looajuwon. (Via House of Highlights): Thompson on Looney’s incredible Game 6 performance: “I mean, 22 […]

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Here’s a few quotes from Mike Brown on Andrew Wiggins following the Golden State Warriors’ Game 6 closeout win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. Wiggins averaged 15.0 PPG/7.0 RPG/1.3 BPG/46.9% FG/41.3% 3-PT in the series, as his shot making and hard nosed defense helped the Warriors advance to their first Western Conference Finals since 2019. (Via Let’s […]

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The Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Patrick Beverley is taking Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks over Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Game 7: “I just faced him last year. Boy was cooking me. I gotta go with Luka. Got to.” The Phoenix Suns will host Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against […]

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After the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies with a 110-96 victory in Game 6 on Friday night, Memphis player Dillon Brooks (30 points with a career-best seven 3-pointers) talked about his Grizzlies: “The way the season went was amazing. Never been a part of a group like this before.”

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Following the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies with a 110-96 victory in Game 6 on Friday night, Memphis player Jaren Jackson Jr. (12 points along with four rebounds) talked about his Grizzlies teammates and their playoff run: “Probably the most fun I’ve ever had playing basketball. Greatest group of guys you could ever […]

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After the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies with a 110-96 victory in Game 6 on Friday night, the Warriors star guard Stephen Curry (29 points with six 3s) talked about the mutual respect with the Grizzlies: “They made us better, I’m sure we’ve made them better … They’ll be here for a long […]

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Former NBA player and current analyst Kendrick Perkins took to Twitter to respond to Draymond Green who called him ‘big ogre.’ The Warriors forward used the term in response to Perk saying that he is scared to shoot the ball. “Hey Draymond, ‘ogre’? What you call me? Hey listen, you ain’t handsome. You damn sure […]

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A comment made by a former NBA player Kendrick Perkins on ESPN about Draymond Green evoked his response. Perk, who currently works at ESPN as an analyst, said that the Warriors forward is scared to shoot the ball. “Draymond Green used to look at the basket. It was moments where we used to see Draymond […]

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Game 6 between the Bucks and the Celtics was highlighted by two dominant performances from stars on either team. It was the Celtics that came on top and forced Game 7. Jayson Tatum dropped 46 points to which Giannis Antetokounmpo responded with 44. NBA legend Magic Johnson complimented both players, saying that the future of […]

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The Warriors returned to the Western Conference Finals after a two-year break by eliminating the Grizzlies in six games. As game clock was winding down, Golden State fans started chanting ‘Whoop That Trick.’ It was the same chant that the Memphis fans used in Game 5 in which their team blew the Dubs by 39 […]

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The Lakers just had one of the worst seasons in the history of the franchise. It was so disappointing that that the future of LeBron James in Los Angeles has been questioned. At least for now it seems that the four-time NBA champion views the team in a positive light and believes that it can […]

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According to New York Post, three people were shot, including a 16-year-old girl, outside of the Bucks game in Milwaukee on Friday. Milwaukee Police Department confirmed that two women and a man were shot near Martin Luther King Drive and Highland Avenue outside of the Fiserv Forum during the final minutes of the Bucks-Celtics playoff […]

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Jayson Tatum scored 46 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-95 on Friday night to force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal. Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 44 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists for the Bucks. Game 7 on Sunday in Boston. After the game, the Celtics star Jaylen Brown (22 […]

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Jayson Tatum scored 46 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-95 on Friday night to force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal. Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 44 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists for the Bucks. Game 7 on Sunday in Boston. Following the game, the Celtics star guard Marcus Smart […]

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Jayson Tatum scored 46 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-95 on Friday night to force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 44 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists for the Bucks. Game 7 on Sunday in Boston. Following the game, the Boston Celtics head coach Ime […]

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In this VladTV clip, former NBA star guard Gilbert Arenas spoke about the Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant being the next big superstar of the NBA. The ex-Washington Wizards player said Morant is carrying the torch where the New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson left it behind as a result of injuries. Gilbert and […]

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WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested at Moscow airport on February 18 for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing hash oil – which is illegal in Russia – into the country. Russia is looking to exchange Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout, several state-owned Russian […]

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At 24:02, Joel Embiid is asked a question in French, which leads to a funny exchange. (Via House of Highlights): Embiid: “Do you want me to answer in French or English?” Reporter: “You pick.” Embiid: “French, so they won’t hear anything.”

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The Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka announces power forward Robert Williams III has been ruled out for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night due to left knee soreness: “The pain is still there and we’re not going to put him out there until he’s 100%.”

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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Philadelphia 76ers veteran guard Danny Green has been diagnosed with a torn ACL after last night’s collision with fellow teammate Joel Embiid. The brutal outcome for Green, who turns 35 in June and now faces a long rehab.

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Philadelphia 76ers starters Tobias Harris & Tyrese Maxey believe their team needs to work on mental toughness as a whole. Harris on what the Sixers need to make that next step: “Mental toughness. I think so. It’s mental toughness. I think that part of it, I don’t think we have yet. Seeing the Milwaukee game […]

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The home team has won every game in the Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks Western Conference Semi-Final Playoff Series, but sharpshooter Reggie Bullock is confident that his team can finally get one on the road. (Via Dallas Mavericks): “We got some dogs over here. This team, we’ve been grinding it out all season. I’m pretty […]

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The NBA season has significantly changed since its inception in 1964. Every decade had its unique play style that dominated. Since the early days, the NBA has gone from men playing around with a ball to one of the most-viewed sports in the world. It supports many brands, from online sport betting to shoes and […]

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, an outspoken critic of mandatory vaccination – Kyrie Irving – has long had one of Nike’s most popular and profitable signature shoes, but uncertainties around his NBA future leave Nike unlikely to extend him to a similar signature deal beyond next season.

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd discussed the impact of Frank Ntilikina’s defense in their Game 6 win vs. the Phoenix Suns (4 steals). (Via Dallas Mavericks): “I think it just shows the character of Frank. And also our team. Josh had those minutes and we felt we wanted to take a look at Frank. […]

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WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Brittney Griner, faces another 30 days of detention in Russia where state officials say she was caught ‘red-handed trying to smuggle hash oil.’ Griner, 31, was arrested at Moscow airport on February 18 for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing hash oil – which is illegal in Russia – into the […]

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Following the 76ers second round playoff exit Doc Rivers was asked by the media if he feels that his job is secure. Though he still has one year left on his current deal in Philadelphia, the possibility of him getting fired by Daryl Morey cannot be ruled out. Should that happen, the Lakers would be […]

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Frank Vogel could be back to coaching an NBA team next season after getting fired by the Lakers following their failure to qualify for the Play-In tournament. According to Jake Fischer, he is one of the candidates for the Hornets head coaching position and has already been interviewed by the team. It would his fourth […]

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Here is your All-EuroLeague Second Team for the 2021-22 season! These five stars were selected through a voting process that included the media, fans and EuroLeague team captains and head coaches. The players who made the cut played major roles for their teams this season and most of them are not strangers to such accolades. […]

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The NBA playoffs have been an absolute treat for fans around the globe. All the teams that are fighting for a conference final spot right now completely deserve it and each series is more exciting than the next. We’ve also seen a lot of surprises this year starting with the Nets’ shocking sweep at the […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers are set for another tough season, former NBA player JJ Redick thinks. According to him, it makes no difference who the head coach is because the way that the roster is composed, there is no chance for the purple and gold to compete for a championship. “Lakers are not contending next […]

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Luka Doncic has been on the receiving end of trash talking from Chris Paul and Devin Booker in the second round series between the Mavericks and the Suns. For the Slovenian superstar being trash talked to is fun. His teammate Reggie Bullock was also asked about the verbal ‘jabs’ that Doncic is getting from the […]

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The Mavericks kept the second series against the Suns alive with a dominant win in Game 6 (113-86). Luka Doncic led the winners with 33 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. There was a lot of trash talking directed at the Slovenian superstar in Game 5 which was won by Phoenix by 30 […]

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The season ended in a disappointing way for James Harden. Not only did his team, the 76ers, failed to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, but he also had a poor performance in the most important game of the year. The 32-year-old superstar scored just 11 points in Game 6 against the Heat. Harden did […]

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Jimmy Butler helped the Heat eliminate his former team the 76ers in Game 6 of the second round series (99-90). The 32-year-old small forward led the winners in scoring with 32 points while also playing team-high 43 minutes. After the game he was asked if he had any extra motivation playing against the Sixers, a […]

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The season ended for the 76ers as they were defeated by the Heat in Game 6 of the second round series (99-90). Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia in scoring with 20 points each. James Harden disappeared in this game and scored just 11 points in 43 minutes of play. The Sixers will now […]

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As the Phoenix Suns head into their first Game 7 in the Monty Williams era, the Coach of the Year says his group needs to embrace the challenge on Sunday. (Via NBA Interviews): “It’s our first time in a Game 7 with this group, and we have to embrace it. We get to go home […]

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Jimmy Butler is still perplexed by the Philadelphia 76ers choosing to ride with Tobias Harris over him and let them know it after leading the Miami Heat past his former team in six games. Butler scored 32 points in a 99-90 victory on Thursday night that saw Miami reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the […]

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“Tobias Harris over me?” – Jimmy Butler had a strong message for the Philadelphia 76ers after their 99-90 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night. Jimmy Butler was a part of the Sixers for 55 games during the 2018-19 season following […]

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James Harden talked about not being fully healthy during the last two seasons following the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 6 elimination loss to the Miami Heat. (Via Jump View): “Honestly, it’s been a long two years for me. I’m finally starting to feel OK again. It’ll be a great summer for me to get my body […]

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The Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 in Game 6 on Thursday night to advance to the East finals. The Sixers point guard James Harden, who has a $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season, scored his last basket at the 3:31 mark of the second quarter. Following the game, the Sixers big […]

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The Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler scored 32 points along with eight rebounds and waved “bye-bye” to the Philly crowd as he sent his team into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 win over the Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night in Game 6. After knocking out the 76ers, the Miami Heat head […]

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The Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler scored 32 points along with eight rebounds and waved “bye-bye” to the Philly crowd as he sent his team into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 win over the Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night in Game 6. Following the game, Jimmy Butler talked about where he […]

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Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has implemented a team first culture that’s been a joy to watch. (Via Memphis Grizzlies): “This is definitely impressive. But, to use our players’ phrase. ‘We deep.’ We’re deep. It’s as simple as that. I think we say that not arrogantly, we say that confidently because anybody that steps […]

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Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 134-95 on Wednesday night to force a sixth game in their Western Conference semifinal. Game 6 on Friday in San Francisco. After the Grizzlies’ 39-point blowout victory in Game 5, Memphis player Tyus Jones […]

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During his appearance on Fox News, free-agent NBA big man and outspoken human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom shared his thoughts about him being effectively kicked out of the National Basketball Association and leftists’ nightmare – Elon Musk: Enes Kanter Freedom – a prominent China’s slave labor critic – was traded by the Boston Celtics […]

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The Phoenix Suns now lead Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 3-2 in the series following a 110-80 victory in Game 5 at Footprint Center on Tuesday night. Game 6 in Dallas on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Eight-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Vince Carter joins SportsCenter to detail how the Dallas Mavericks can […]

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Despite losing to the Memphis Grizzlies by a total of 39 points in Game 5, Mike Brown & the Golden State Warriors remain extremely confident. (Via NBC Sports Bay Area):“It’s one game. I can’t remember what game. Game 3, we won 140 something to whatever. So, it’s one game. We know they’re a good team. […]

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The Mavericks return to Dallas for a potential elimination game against the Suns. Phoenix leads the series 3-2 and will advance to the Conference Finals if they win Game 6 on the road. Luka Doncic, who has played in many elimination games in Europe before coming to the NBA, said he has the feeling of […]

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Just like we saw on Devin Booker in the 2021 NBA Finals, Jrue Holiday does it again. This time by making two defensive stops on Marcus Smart late in Game 5 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The game once again left everyone in awe of Holiday’s lockdown defense, including Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike […]

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In this VladTV clip, former NBA star guard Gilbert Arenas reacted to NBA legend Gary Payton having two sons named Gary – one of whom plays for the Golden State Warriors while the other one doesn’t hoop. The ex-Golden State Warriors point guard recounted playing against Gary Payton and having him kill him on the […]

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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Los Angeles Lakers have requested permission to interview Milwaukee Bucks assistant Charles Lee for their head coaching opening. Lee, 37, has been an NBA assistant since 2014. He worked under Mike Budenholzer with the Atlanta Hawks from 2014 to 2018 before following the head coach […]

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Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 134-95 on Wednesday night to force a sixth game in their Western Conference semifinal. Following the Grizzlies’ 39-point blowout victory in Game 5, Memphis players – Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Tyus Jones […]

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Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 134-95 on Wednesday night to force a sixth game in their Western Conference semifinal. After the game, the Grizzlies player Dillon Brooks (12 points) talked about what he is noticing in his fellow teammate […]

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Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 134-95 on Wednesday night to force a sixth game in their Western Conference semifinal. When Memphis fans chanted “Whoop That Trick! Whoop That Trick!” early in the fourth, the Warriors star Draymond Green swung […]

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On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 110-107 and took a 3-2 series lead. The Bucks can advance to the Eastern Conference finals with a win in Game 6 at home on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 40 points and 11 rebounds, Jrue […]

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On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 110-107 and took a 3-2 series lead. The Bucks can advance to the Eastern Conference finals with a win in Game 6 at home on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 40 points and 11 rebounds, Jrue […]

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On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 110-107 and took a 3-2 series lead. The Bucks can advance to the Eastern Conference finals with a win in Game 6 at home on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 40 points and 11 rebounds, Jrue […]

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On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 110-107 and took a 3-2 series lead. The Bucks can advance to the Eastern Conference finals with a win in Game 6 at home on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 40 points and 11 rebounds, Jrue […]

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On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 110-107 and took a 3-2 series lead. The Bucks can advance to the Eastern Conference finals with a win in Game 6 at home on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 40 points and 11 rebounds, Jrue […]

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On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 110-107 and took a 3-2 series lead. The Bucks can advance to the Eastern Conference finals with a win in Game 6 at home on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 40 points and 11 rebounds, Jrue […]

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NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today unveiled a lineup of reimagined trophies for the NBA postseason, including an evolution of the Larry O’Brien Trophy, awarded annually to the NBA champions. The six trophies, designed in collaboration with artist Victor Solomon and Tiffany & Co., are named after NBA legends who have helped shape […]

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NEW YORK, United States of America, May 12, 2022/ — Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić has been named the 2021-22 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the NBA (www.NBA.com) announced today. This is the second Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award for Jokić, who also earned the honor last season. He becomes the 13th player to win […]

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The results are in and after the tally of the votes cast by the media, fans and Turkish Airlines EuroLeague team captains and head coaches, the All-EuroLeague First Team for the 2021-22 season is here! The quintet represents the competition’s biggest stars, including four who are previous All-EuroLeague selections. Nikola Mirotic of FC Barcelona and […]

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The Grizzlies took care of business early in Game 5 of the second round series against the Warriors. At half time the hosts were up by 27 points. They further increased their lead to 55 points in the second half to eventually win the game 134-95. The Dubs are still in control of the series […]

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The Warriors were destroyed by the Grizzlies in Game 5 of the second round series. Despite missing Ja Morant, Memphis overwhelmed Golden State right from the start. At one point in second half the Dubs were down by as many as 55 points and the game was good as over. With 8:40 left to play […]

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Nikola Jokic became just the fifth center to win back-to-back MVPs. He joined an elite company of Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Moses Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. While saying that getting the award means a lot, the Serbian superstar thinks that it will some kind of legacy that he will look back at in his old […]

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The Celtics came close to winning Game 5 against the Bucks but a crucial defensive play by Jrue Holiday helped Milwaukee take a 3-2 lead in the series. With 11.4 seconds left to play in the fourth quarter the defending NBA champions held a single-point advantage (108-107) as Boston inbounded the ball. Derrick White found […]

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers have received permission to interview the Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson for the franchise’s head coaching job. Atkinson has already interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets’ job. Former Brooklyn Nets head coach becomes the fifth candidate to interview for the opening.

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On the latest episode of No Chill with Gilbert Arenas, the 3x All Star detailed a funny story about when head coach Flip Saunders set a team curfew for the Wizards back in 2009. (Via No Chill with Gilbert Arenas): “I said, ‘We have to be in at 9. He didn’t say that we couldn’t […]

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According to L.A. Times columnist Bill Plaschke, former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson, who now serves in an advisory role with the team, would like to see small forward LeBron James traded from the Lakers and would like to keep point guard Russell Westbrook on the team. “I’ve heard that Phil would like […]

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During the end-of-season press conference today, the Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks shared his thoughts on team-building with star guards – Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons: “Do they want to be part of this? Are they motivated by something that’s not good for the whole team here? Those are questions we have to ask […]

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Virtus Bologna became the first Italian side to win the EuroCup with an 80-67 win over Bursaspor in the final.

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During the end-of-season press conference today, the Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks talked about star guard Ben Simmons who last played a game on June 20, 2021, and underwent what was determined to be a successful back surgery last week: “He needs to be in here, smell the gym again, around his friends and […]

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Social justice warrior LeBron James ranked atop Sportico’s list of the highest-paid athletes for the last 12 months after raking in a reported $127 million in salary and endorsements to edge out international soccer stars Lionel Messi ($122 million) and Cristiano Ronaldo ($115 million). The Lakers star finished this season averaging 30.3 points and 8.2 […]

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During the end-of-season press conference today, the Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks says the team let Brooklyn down with their play this year: “You guys have all been in Barclays. You know what it sounds like, you know the energy that’s in that building. This was the first year that I heard a Brooklyn […]

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reports from Brooklyn after the Nets general manager Sean Marks’ end-of-season press conference today: “It seems like based on where the Nets are, where Kyrie Irving is, they have to bring Irving back next season and for the next couple seasons.” Back in 2019, Irving signed a four-year, $136.5 million […]

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The Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown says he wasn’t surprised by his fellow teammate Al Horford’s incredible play in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks in their best-of-seven series: “Teams want to put more pressure or attention on me and Jayson [Tatum], and Al, last game especially, just made them pay for it every time.” […]

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Joel Embiid cut a sulky figure during the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night and it was claimed that he mostly kept to himself all day following the reports of Nikola Jokic winning the MVP award. The Philly center said he knew Jokic would win weeks ago so it didn’t come […]

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The Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks talks about whether the team committed to star guard Kyrie Irving’s long-term: “We’re looking for guys that want to be a part of something bigger than themselves, play team basketball, and be available. That goes not only for Kyrie but everybody here.” Back in 2019, Irving signed a […]

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James Harden was asked if he thought the Sixers were less engaged as the Heat in Game 5. (Via House of Highlights): “Yeah. From the jump, though. What they got? 31 points in that 1st quarter. I think we just weren’t engaged defensively and that slowed down our offense. We gotta be engaged. We gotta […]

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One of the most outspoken commentators around, Stephen A. Smith, is disgusted by the performance of the Philadelphia 76ers and believes the Sixers head coach Doc Rivers could take the blame if they lose the series: “They played so bad that if they lose Game 6 … we both know who’s the first person that’s […]

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Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton loved what he saw out of veteran teammate Bismack Biyombo during Game 5 (7 points & 6 rebounds). (Via Fanatics View): “Man, that’s the Bizzy effect! It’s really contagious how that man can slide his feet, bring that energy, and give the guard in the pick & roll a different […]

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The Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown reacts to the overturned call that led to his 5th foul in Game 4 and the ‘extreme discipline’ it takes for the Celtics to defend the Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the other end: “To be honest, the game was called very interesting … I guess I’m not […]

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Could Ben Simmons leave Brooklyn before playing a single game for the Nets? That seems a possibility according to a new report. The 25-year-old point guard was drawing interest from the Hawks before the 76ers made a deal with the Nets to trade him for James Harden in a multi-player trade. It cannot be ruled […]

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The Suns thrashed the Mavericks in Game 5 (110-80) to put themselves up 3-2 in the second round series. Luka Doncic had team-high 28 points for Dallas but it wasn’t enough. As the Slovenian superstar was leaving the court through the tunnel he made the comment saying: “Everybody acts tough when they’re up.” After the […]

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Rudy Gobert had enough after sports analyst Skip Bayless called him “nothing but a finesse defender” as he commented on the recent exchange between Shaquille O’Neal and the Jazz center. It started with Shaq dismissing the notion that Gobert would be able to limit him to 12 points. The Frenchman then made a statement, saying […]

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Sometimes, the media surrounding the NBA can be overly negative.  They are very quick to criticize players when they have a bad game, a bad week, or a bad season. Commentators and journalists alike are quick to complain and extremely slow to compliment a player that is showing improvement.  Today, we want to spread a […]

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Luka Doncic score team-high 28 points in Game 5 for the Mavericks but it wasn’t enough as his team was blown away by the Suns (110-80). Despite facing elimination in Game 6 which will take place in Dallas, the Slovenian superstar says the Mavs are confident they can win two games and advance to the […]

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Devin Booker delivered a big-time performance as he led the Suns in scoring with 28 points to a Game 5 win against the Mavericks. The 25-year-old shooting guard was instrumental in helping Phoenix build a big lead and get a comfortable 30-point win (110-80). After the game Booker admitted that during the years when he […]

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Devin Booker went off for 28 points as the Suns thrashed the Mavericks (110-80) in Game 5 of the second round series. It was a tight contest before Phoenix went on a massive run in the third quarter, winning it 33-14, and finishing the job in the final period. After the game Suns head coach […]

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Nikola Jokic won back-to-back MVPs leaving the 76ers superstar Joel Embiid without the prestigious award. The Cameroonian center admitted that he knew who was going to be named the MVP weeks ago. While apparently being frustrated by not getting the award, Embiid admitted that it could have gone either way between several players, saying the […]

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The NBA Finals are underway, the Conference Semi-Finals just started this week and soon we’ll see who’s going to be fighting for the Championship title. Khris Middleton’s injury has already raised questions about the Milwaukee Buck’s chances. No matter how good a team looks, an injury to a star player can have serious repercussions. A […]

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Dallas Mavericks forward Marquese Chriss and Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo seemed really intent on getting into it a few seconds before the final whistle of Tuesday night’s Game 5 between the aforementioned sides. The players got chippy with each other on the court when Biyombo got hit on a dunk attempt and, after they […]

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On Thursday, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced it will be holding preseason games in Abu Dhabi, a city in the United Arab Emirates, where being gay is entirely illegal, via OutKick. Following the news, sports journalist and OutKick host Clay Travis shared some of his thoughts on the issue: “The NBA refused to let […]

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Adreian Payne, a big man who starred at Michigan State and played four seasons in the NBA, was shot and killed Monday morning in Florida. The Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green, who was a Spartans teammate with Adreian Payne for two seasons, pays tribute to his late friend: Adreian Payne, 31, played four […]

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On Thursday, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced it will be holding preseason games in Abu Dhabi, a city in the United Arab Emirates, where being gay is entirely illegal, via OutKick. Free-agent NBA big man and outspoken human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom took to Twitter to react to the news: “I’m in disbelief! […]

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Erik Spoelstra is optimistic the Miami Heat will turn their shooting struggles around in Games 5 and 6 vs the Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat shot at 46.3% from the field in Game 4 (38/82) and just 20% from beyond the arc (7/35). “You know how fast that can change, though? All of a sudden, we […]

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Kyle Lowry opened up about being a mentor for the younger players of the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA playoffs. The All-Star guard explained that he is doing his best to help his teammates stay on the same page no matter if they win or lose. “Just talk to them. Just keep their energy […]

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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has a bone bruise in his knee and is doubtful for the remainder of the playoffs. The Grizzlies trail the Golden State Warriors 3-1 in their best-of-seven series and will host Game 5 on Wednesday night.

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“‘Go back to Cleveland, oh my God, Boston hates you, oh my God.’ That’s how y’all sound to me, cockroaches,” the Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving sounds off on his trolls during a GTA Twitch stream.

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The Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving on the GTA V stream last night: “I have no problem with OnlyFans. None. None. You won’t get my debit card though, I’ll tell you that. You won’t even get a free subscription from me, I’m sorry.”

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The Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford spoke with ESPN’s Malika Andrews on the staredown between him and the Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo during Game 4 on Monday night in their Eastern Conference semifinal series: “It was a good play that [Giannis Antetokounmpo] made. I just felt like it was a lot of extra stuff […]

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The former NBA player Adreian Payne was shot and killed Monday morning after he had a dispute with a man named Lawrence Dority outside Dority’s Orlando, Fla., residence, according to police. In court documents, obtained by TMZ, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Dority’s “act was a premeditated killing.” Adreian Payne, 31, played four seasons for […]

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New Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown discussed what makes Steph Curry so special following the Golden State Warriors’ Game 4 win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. (Via Let’s Go Warriors): “The great part about Steph, he’s got to be the easiest superstar to be around. I hate to say, I don’t know if he has […]

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Spurs chairman Peter J. Holt felt the need to address the city of San Antonio in order to reassure the people that the team has no plans to relocate. The rumor that the five-time NBA champions could move to another city started after it was announced that the Spurs will be playing several regular season […]

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On his podcast, retired NBA player-turned-TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal, who won three consecutive NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers between 2000 and 2002, was interrupted by one of his co-hosts, who interjected that the Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert could hold him to 12 points. “Twelve points? Yeah, in the first three minutes,” […]

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Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has been under heavy criticism from some NBA analysts for the way he assembled this year’s team which failed to even make the Play-In tournament. Even though it was one of the most disappointing seasons for the purple and gold in the history of […]

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Like regular cannabis users, professional athletes also enjoy a toke from time to time. Marijuana is said to improve focus, reduce pre-game anxiety, and calm nervous jitters. Is it a surprise there are plenty of basketball players who smoke weed? Wondering which of your favorite team members enjoy smoking buds grown from easy beginner seeds […]

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Netflix has premiered the trailer for upcoming basketball movie Hustle, starring Adam Sandler. The film, produced by Sandler and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, has Sandler playing the role of a basketball scout for the Philadelphia 76ers (Stanley Sugarmen) who discovers prodigy Bo Cruz abroad and brings him to the U.S without the Sixers’ […]

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The Miami Heat will be without starting point guard Kyle Lowry for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semis against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, having announced as much this morning. Lowry continues to be bothered by a left hamstring injury and was visibly uncomfortable in Sunday’s loss. The former Toronto Raptors star injured […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks were outscored 43-28 by the Boston Celtics in the 4th quarter of Game 4 last night, which left former pro/NBA on TNT analyst Kenny Smith with some concerns about coach Bud and his team’s defense. (Via Inside the NBA): “Ball movement has to be one of the keys. But I think defensively, […]

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An American-Ghanaian-Liberian actor and comedian visits Denver Broncos Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe on the CLUB SHAY SHAY podcast to discuss his Philadelphia 76ers, point guard James Harden, and big man Joel Embiid:

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This past season was a disappointing one for the Lakers. It started with hopes of winning another championship after adding Russell Westbrook and ended with a 11th-place finish in the Western Conference and no postseason. Last year was not that much better. Los Angeles had to fight for a playoff spot via a Play-In tournament […]

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Adreian Payne, a big man who starred at Michigan State and played four seasons in the NBA, was shot and killed Monday morning in Florida. The Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green, who was a Spartans teammate with Adreian Payne for two seasons, and his wife Hazel Renee have pledged $100,000 to honor Payne. […]

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The future of Zach LaVine in Chicago might not be as certain as it used to be not so long ago, according Brian Windhorst. This summer the 27-year-old shooting guard is set to become an unrestricted free agent and it is not guaranteed that the Bulls will keep him. Chicago will face competition from other […]

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After Monday night’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4, the Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford said he was motivated by an encounter he had earlier in the game with Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, who drew a technical foul in the first half when he stared down Horford after a dunk: “I don’t really know […]

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The announcement of the MVP voting results yesterday ignited debates on whether Nikola Jokic deserved the award, who should have won if not him and if the voting system is correct. Some argued that it was Joel Embiid who was the real MVP instead of the Joker. The Nuggets superstar apparently won the race by […]

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Despite missing Ja Morant due a knee injury, the Grizzlies put up a real against the Warriors in Game 4 of the second round series. Yet it was not enough as Memphis dropped to 3-1 and are now facing potential elimination in Game 5. Jaren Jackson Jr. was the top performer for the Grizzlies. He […]

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 116-108 in Game 4 on Monday night and tied the series mainly because of Al Horford and Jayson Tatum, who each scored 30 points. Horford had 16 points and Tatum 12 in the fourth quarter alone to help the team outscore the defending NBA champions 43-28. Game 5 […]

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LONDON AND ABU DHABI, May 10, 2022 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that the Atlanta Hawks and the 2021 NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks will play two preseason games at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. […]

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On Monday night, the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-108 in Game 4 and tied the series mainly because of Al Horford and Jayson Tatum, who each scored 30 points. Horford had 16 points and Tatum 12 in the fourth quarter alone to help the team outscore the defending NBA champions 43-28. Game 5 […]

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On Monday night, the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-108 and tied the series mainly because of Al Horford and Jayson Tatum, who each scored 30 points. Horford had 16 points and Tatum 12 in the fourth quarter alone to help the team outscore the Bucks 43-28. Game 5 is set for Wednesday in […]

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On Monday night, the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-108 in Game 4 and tied the series mainly because of Al Horford and Jayson Tatum, who each scored 30 points. Horford had 16 points and Tatum 12 in the fourth quarter alone to help the team outscore the defending NBA champions 43-28. Game 5 […]

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Al Horford’s big moment was the signature play in a fourth-quarter comeback that enabled the Boston Celtics to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-108 and tie their Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece. Game 5 is set for Wednesday in Boston. “I usually just kind of go about my business,” said Horford, who finished with […]

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Adreian Payne, a big man who starred at Michigan State and played four seasons in the NBA, was shot and killed Monday morning in Florida. The Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green, who was a Spartans teammate with Adreian Payne for two seasons, pays tribute to his late friend tonight:

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According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has entered health and safety protocols. Assistant Mike Brown will coach the Warriors tonight. Fully vaccinated Kerr had been masked up the last few days, indicating some level of concern. Voice hoarse in the last couple of press conferences. Tested […]

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According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is out for Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors. The Grizzlies now trail the series 2-1. Game 4 is set for Monday night at Chase Center. Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies’ star is “in a good place:”

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On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks issued a statement saying that two fans attempted to give “unwanted hugs” to members of Chris Paul’s family and have been banned from the American Airlines Center for more than a year and a half. “Two unruly fans attempted to give unwanted hugs and have conversations with members of the […]

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The Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka shares insight on big man Robert Williams’ knee soreness and why they decided to sit him out of Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks:

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Leicester Riders and London Lions will face off in the BBL Playoff final at the O2 Arena on Sunday.

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Comedian Michael Blackson sits down with Denver Broncos Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe on the CLUB SHAY SHAY podcast to discuss the Brooklyn Nets star guard Ben Simmons shooting his shot at his fiancee: “Ben Simmons hasn’t played basketball since he tried to holler at my woman.”

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Adreian Payne, a big man who starred at Michigan State and played four seasons in the NBA, was shot and killed Monday morning in Florida. The Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter to react to the news: “Cookie and I are heartbroken to hear that former Spartan Adreian Payne has passed away. […]

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Adreian Payne, a big man who starred at Michigan State and played four seasons in the NBA, was shot and killed Monday morning in Florida. The Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green, who was a Spartans teammate with Payne for two seasons, tweeted four broken heart emojis after the news of Payne’s death: Adreian […]

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In the latest VladTV clip, former NBA star guard Gilbert Arenas broke down why he believes the Western Conference will come down to the Phoenix Suns vs. the Golden State Warriors. After admitting that he wouldn’t come off the bench like Stephen Curry did when he was first coming back from a foot injury, he […]

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The Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared some of his thoughts on the Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown being named the Sacramento Kings’ next head coach: “I don’t even know where to begin. What Mike has done for me, for this organization in his six years here … He’s an amazing coach. An […]

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It was announced today that Nikola Jokic was voted the MVP of the 2022 NBA season. By receiving this year’s award, the Nuggets superstar won back-to-back MVPs. He undoubtedly one of the biggest stars of the league. However, his path to glory was not so easy. The Joker was drafted in 2014 in the second […]

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The Lakers are actively searching for a new head coach who would replace Frank Vogel. Quite a few names have been reported by the media as potential candidates. One of them is Mark Jackson who last coached the Warriors before Steve Kerr took over. According to a recent report, Jackson was interviewed by the Lakers. […]

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Luka Doncic’s play in the post has given the Phoenix Suns serious problems during the last two games. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd praised Luka for his tremendous post skillset after Game 4. (Via Dallas Mavericks):“Luka’s a problem in the post. He’s strong enough and big enough to get to the basket. He’s just […]

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Adreian Payne, a big man who starred at Michigan State and played four seasons in the NBA, died at 31. Chris Solari, who covers Michigan State for the Detroit Free Press, confirmed the news. The cause of death has not been released. Adreian Payne played four seasons for three teams. Payne’s career averages were 4.0 […]

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It has been announced that Nikola Jokic won back-to-back MVPs. The Serbian center averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 33.5 minutes per game this past season. The news ignited debates on whether the Joker deserved the award. His teammate Bones Hyland thinks that there is nothing to discuss because Jokic was the […]

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has been voted the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for a second consecutive season. A formal announcement is expected this week. Jokic, 27, averaged career-highs this past regular season, with 27.1 points and 13.8 rebounds per game. His 7.9 assists per game were […]

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The Bucks and the Celtics will face off for the fourth time in this year’s playoffs later tonight. Milwaukee will try to take a step closer to the Conference Finals while Boston will attempt to tie the series. Both teams are expected to be at almost full strength with a single player out on each […]

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By leading all Turkish Airlines EuroLeague players in scoring with 18.2 points per game, Vasilije Micic of Anadolu Efes Istanbul has won the Alphonso Ford Top Scorer Trophy for the 2021-22 season. This is the latest in a long list of accolades for the 28-year-old guard who was the 2020-21 EuroLeague MVP and the 2021 […]

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The Dallas Mavericks won game 4 against the Phoenix Suns to tie the series. How did Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jalen Brunson, and the company even the score? Locked On Mavericks’ Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris breakdown of the Mavericks’ win over the Suns. How have the Mavs found ways to succeed against this dominant […]

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In this VladTV clip, former NBA star guard Gilbert Arenas gave his take on Stephen A. Smith calling out Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets for not playing this season. He said Smith’s comments were unfair and brought up Simmons’ defensive prowess in order to make his point that the All-Star talent isn’t scared of […]

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Former Atlanta Hawks star big man Dikembe Mutombo is calling a cap on anyone who believes the Brooklyn Nets are a super team … because he tells TMZ Sports no such thing exists!!! “What is a super team?? Who told you that was a super team??” Mutombo asked a camera guy. “Everybody plays in the […]

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James Harden had the best game of this year’s playoffs as he scored team-high 31 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Philadelphia’s head coach Doc Rivers revealed postgame that he felt before the tip off that the 32-year-old superstar was going to have a big night. “Like I said the other day, […]

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The Mavericks tied the second round series against the Suns (2-2) by winning Game 4 in Dallas. One of the kay aspects to the game was Chris Paul fouling out after playing just 23 minutes. He scored just 5 points during that time. Luka Doncic, who led the winners in scoring with 26 points, was […]

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James Harden had his best playoff game of this year as he scored team-high 31 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 9 assists helping the 76ers win Game 4 against the Heat. His offensive performance was much needed for Philadelphia, especially with Miami making runs during the game. MVP candidate Joel Embiid was asked […]

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Kyle Lowry played his second game of the second round series against the 76ers after being out with a hamstring injury. The 36-year-old point guard was in the starting lineup and played 30 minutes during which he scored 6 points and dished out 7 assists. Heat star Jimmy Butler spoke about importance of having Lowry […]

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