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Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on April 05, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Los Angeles Lakers

Russell Westbrook Made A Surprising Claim About His Recent Injury

Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers were surprised recently when it was announced that Russell Westbrook suffered an injury during the team's final preseason game. That was shocking for two reasons. Firstly, Westbrook is rarely ever hurt - say what you want about him but he has stayed

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago

Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers are separated by referee Brian Forte #45 during the second half at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Things Got Heated Between The Celtics & 76ers

Opening night of the NBA on Tuesday was a time for celebration, as basketball had returned after months of being away. However, it didn't all go down without a few bumps in the road and troubles. For starters, the TNT telecast of the game was having audio issues all night for man

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago

Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Devin Cannady #30 of the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sacramento Kings

The Kings Will Be Missing A Rising Star For Their First Game

Wednesday night may mark the beginning of a new era for the Sacramento Kings. Following the hiring of a new head coach and quite a few promising signing in the offseason, the Kings are posing to maybe have a season much better than the last few...dozen. However, the team will be

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago

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The Celtics Unleashed An Incredible Duo On Opening Night

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum #0 look on during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago It is insane to think that less than a year ago there were people calling on the Boston Celtics to split up the pairing of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. You have to remember that the team got off to a very rocky start at the beginning of 2021-22 and they looked bound for…

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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers questions a call during the 1st half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers' Shooting Issues Could Be Helped By One Free Agent

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Precious Achiuwa #5 of the Toronto Raptors and Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics run after the ball in overtime during the preseason NBA game at Centre Bell on October 14, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics 137-134 in overtime.

One Celtics Star Was Literally Perfect On Tuesday

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Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shows off his championship ring during a ceremony prior to the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on October 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors Showed Off Their New Hardware On Opening Night

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(L-R) LeBron James #6, Patrick Beverley #21, Anthony Davis #3 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the bench in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99.

Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Fans Are Ridiculing The Lakers' Injury Problems

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Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Fans Are Ridiculing The Lakers' Injury Problems

(L-R) LeBron James #6, Patrick Beverley #21, Anthony Davis #3 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the bench in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2022-23 season on Tuesday night in a game against the reigning champs, the Golden State Warriors. Overcoming the Warriors is a tough task for any team and the Lakers didn't have what it takes, falling 123-109 in their first game of the year.

James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Philadelphia 76ers

James Harden Looked Cozy On Opening Night

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Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla looks on from the bench before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

NBA Head Coach Is Being Noted For More Than His Skills

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Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics speaks in tribute to former Celtics player Bill Russell before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Celtics Honored A Historic Hero On Opening Night

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James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Philadelphia 76ers

NBA Legend Took A Shot At James Harden

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers

NBA Legend Took A Shot At James Harden

James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers is trying to change the narrative about him. For years, people have said that he doesn't have the stamina to last an entire season and is always gassed out and exhausted by the time the postseason comes around. Unsurprisingly, Harden hasn't

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors Could Be Entering The Last Phase Of A Historic Era

Andre Iguodala #9, Draymond Green #23, Klay Thompson #11 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors pose for a photo after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago Tuesday night marked the official start of the new NBA season and fans throughout the league were ecstatic to have basketball back. But few fans were as excited as those who love the Golden State Warriors because this could be a truly historic season. The team just won another NB

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers questions a call during the 1st half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Got Real About The Lakers' Shooting

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Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Wells Fargo Center on October 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Is Aiming For A Very Special Season

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Stephen Curry #30 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate with the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award and the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry Always Gets Red Hot On Ring Night

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Commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on prior to Game Five between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 25, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Stephen A. Smith Makes A Huge NBA Prediction

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Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against the Brooklyn Nets in the first half at Barclays Center on February 08, 2022 in New York City.

The Celtics Get An Update On A Vital Player

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago

The Celtics Get An Update On A Vital Player

Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against the Brooklyn Nets in the first half at Barclays Center on February 08, 2022 in New York City.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago The Boston Celtics are hoping to return to the NBA Finals at the end of this season but they know they can only do that if their whole roster is strong. Sadly, they are already experiencing some injury problems. Danilo Gallinari, who was supposed to be a new helpful bench player,

Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks moves against Nikola Mirotic #44 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 27, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Knicks 92-87.

The NBA Is Full Of Some Huge Superstars

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up the court against the Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-115.

Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Is Always Prepared For Tip-Off

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Matisse Thybulle #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses at 76ers Training Complex on September 26, 2022 in Camden, New Jersey.

Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers Can't Make A Deal

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Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with Carmelo Anthony #7 during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on April 05, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 121-110.

Los Angeles Lakers

Anthony Davis Has Big Plans For The Start Of The Season

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Los Angeles Lakers

Anthony Davis Has Big Plans For The Start Of The Season

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with Carmelo Anthony #7 during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on April 05, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 121-110.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago The start of the new NBA season isn't going easy on the Los Angeles Lakers. They open their season on Tuesday night against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors. Following that, the Lakers have to take on the Los Angels Clippers on Thursday. They will also face off agai

The NBA's Favorite Show Has Come A Long Way

Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley appear on stage during the Turner Upfront 2015 at Madison Square Garden on May 13, 2015 in New York City.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago There has been a lot of big news about the NBA lately as teams have firmed up their rosters and gotten ready for the new season. But perhaps no development made fans as happy as the news that Inside The NBA on TNT would be returning for at least ten more years with the…

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the closing seconds of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on April 1, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The Pelicans won 114-111.

Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Is Making More NBA History

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Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves brings the ball up the court ahead of Damian Jones #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99.

The NBA Highlights Big Offseason Trades

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Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers pats Anthony Davis #3 after Davis received a technical foul with Russell Westbrook #0 looking on during the first half against the Sacramento Kings in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 3, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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NBA Analyst Makes Biting Dig At The Lakers

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New Celtics Star Sends A Heartfelt Message

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Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks reacts against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2021 in New York City.

Detroit Pistons

The Pistons Make A Big, Unsurprising Move

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Detroit Pistons

The Pistons Make A Big, Unsurprising Move

Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks reacts against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2021 in New York City.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago The Detroit Pistons have finally pulled the trigger on getting rid of Kemba Walker. Walker was traded to the Pistons but there was never any plan for him to actually play for the team. Instead, it was assumed that he would accept a buyout from the franchise and then find a differ

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NBA Writer Shows How Quickly Time Flies In The League

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Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics addresses the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at High Output Studios on September 26, 2022 in Canton, Massachusetts.

Jayson Tatum Isn't Letting Himself Rest

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Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the bench during a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum on October 12, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Is A Young NBA Legend

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Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of a preseason game at the United Center on October 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson Is Finally Ready To Play Again

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago

New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson Is Finally Ready To Play Again

Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of a preseason game at the United Center on October 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago It has been a long, long time but Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans is about to play NBA basketball again. Fans of the team have been waiting, mostly patiently, for Williamson's big return and it's been a painful journey as he has inched ever closer to being back on the fl