For the first time in his seven-year NBA career, Patrick Beverley was ejected from a game for something he did not against an opponent, but against a fan. After emerging from a loose ball scrum with a little over 9 minutes left in the game, Beverley got up and threw the ball at a courtside [...]
December 3, 2018
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The most recent case of a saturated news cycle comes to us regarding Lebron James. It is being reported that James is “ignoring” play calls from Lakers head coach Luke Walton. Immediately, the Lebron haters are coming out in full force attempting to explain how he is overrated and selfish. They are also using this [...]
December 3, 2018
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Brad Leinbach
On Monday morning, before 9am, the Chicago Bulls fired head coach Fred Hoiberg and named associate head coach Jim Boylen as his replacement. According to ESPN, Boylen is taking over as head coach NOT as the interim coach. “Decisions like this one are never easy to make, however I felt this was the right choice [...]
December 3, 2018
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As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to rise in the Western Conference standings, the team looks more and more like any other team of LeBron James—maybe even the 2007 Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that made a surprise trip to the NBA Finals. That Cavs team was led by James (27.3 ppg at that time), Larry [...]
December 3, 2018
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R.S. De France
Russell Westbrook had an amazing game against the Cavs and is now tied for third place on the NBA list for triple-doubles with 23 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists. Westbrook recorded his second consecutive triple-double and his third of the season making it the 107th of his career, matching Jason Kidd and trailing only [...]
November 29, 2018
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded guard Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz for Alec Burks and two future second-round picks. Cleveland had actively been shopping Korver this season and there had been significant interest from multiple contenders. But now that the trade is taking place there are many Cavs players that are “upset” by the [...]
November 29, 2018
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According to a release from the NBA, the league has officially announced its “first betting data partnerships in the US” with Sportradar and Genius Sports. As more states legalize sports betting, Genius Sports and Sportradar will work closely with the NBA to ensure those who choose to bet on sports legally have access to official [...]
November 28, 2018
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LA Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball sprained his left ankle Tuesday night against Denver Nuggets, but he insists he will be ready to play against Indiana on Thursday. He injured himself early in the third quarter and coach Luke Walton said he sprained his “left ankle pretty good” after stepping over Monte Morris in the [...]
November 28, 2018
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Kevin Durant scored a season-high 49 points on Monday to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Orlando Magic, 116-110. It was the third straight win for the Warriors and the second consecutive 40-plus point game for Durant. Golden State trailed by as many as 18 points, but came all the way back thanks to [...]
November 27, 2018
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Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins’ season debut may be coming soon. According to sources, Cousins hopes to return to the floor sometime after Christmas. [tweet https://twitter.com/loganmmurdock/status/1067149687570878465] Cousins has not played since he tore his Achilles in January with the Pelicans. He signed a one-year deal with the Warriors this summer. He was hoping to [...]
November 27, 2018
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