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After successfully returning from a broken leg—Pacers’ Paul George has looked quite comfortable for the past three games with averages of 11.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Needless to say, his return has been a source of inspiration for the team, contributing to the team’s recent success as they strive to keep their playoff [...]

We all knew the Western Conference was terrific. But the forthcoming conclusion to the 2014-15 campaign has exceeded most expectations. The two-time defending conference and 2014 NBA champion San Antonio Spurs have recovered from an injury-infested season and risen to the No. 2 seed in the West. However, the Spurs have only achieved that status [...]

Russell Westbrook giveth, and he taketh away. In the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 116-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, he tooketh away. He didn’t cost the Thunder a victory per se. He tallied a career-high 54 points to go along with nine rebounds and eight assists—another superhuman stat line for a desperately energetic player [...]

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This has been one of the closest MVP races in a while and should come down to the final day. Russell Westbrook and LeBron James’ names have been in the mix, but it’s truly only down to Steph Curry and James Harden. The most compelling argument for Curry is that he’s the best player on [...]

If he can stay healthy, Steph Curry may go down as the most prolific 3-point shooter ever. His shots are effortless and always feel like they’re going in. With four games left in the regular season, Curry broke his own record for 3s made in a single season with 273. Is there any reason to [...]

The New York Knicks have high hopes for the 2015 offseason, from who they’ll draft to who they’ll sign in free agency. Enter Donnie Walsh, former Knicks president and current reality-check carrier. Speaking on SiriusXM Radio, Walsh implored the Knicks and their fans against placing too much stock in free-agency coups. He did everything except [...]

Campaigning for NBA awards has become an actual thing. Take the Charlotte Hornets, who are backing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist for Defensive Player of the Year (he won’t get it). Take the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are publicly supporting Andrew Wiggins’ Rookie of the Year case with custom-made socks. Take the Houston Rockets and general manager Daryl Morey, [...]

The NY nightclub incident appears to be way more serious than initially thought. Chris Copeland broke his elbow and he and his wife were both stabbed. Now, we’re also finding out that Thabo Sefolosha broke his and leg that night in the altercation with the NYPD. He’s done for the season. Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo [...]