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Sometimes the smallest man on the floor has the biggest heart, they also sometimes need to have the highest leaping skills as well, which is what Bryce Cotton of the Jazz showcased on their Monday night victory against the Mavericks. Around the beginning of the second period, the 6-foot-1 rookie guard threw down one of [...]

Duke freshman phenom Tyus Jones, fresh off helping Duke University win their 5th NCAA Title, is in the midst of making a life altering decision of whether to go pro or return to the Blue Devils for his sophomore season. Jones had 23 points and 5 rebounds in the collegiate Final against Wisconsin but is [...]

The New York Knicks are already zeroing on their free-agent consolation prizes. Big names like LaMarcus Aldridge, Marc Gasol, Goran Dragic, Kevin Love and Paul Millsap are tossed around haphazardly when it comes to the Knicks’ offseason plans. Each of those players would certainly expedite their rebuilding process, and each, subsequently, is a pipe dream. [...]

Russell Westbrook’s 54-point outburst in Sunday night’s loss to Indiana raised eyebrows because it took him 43 shots to get there. In Westbrook’s defense, he’s the only consistent option for OKC. But on the other hand, there are nights where an entire NBA team will take 70-something shots combined. But if there’s anybody who will [...]

With the Heat’s loss to the Raptors last Saturday night, they are now probably heading for an early off-season, unless of course, the Nets lose their last two games. And if the Nets do win at least one of their remaining games—the Heat have no choice but to start looking towards next season and analyze [...]

Russell Westbrook scored a career-high 54 points in a loss to Indiana yesterday, and in the process, he picked up his 16th technical foul of the season. Sixteen techs in one season will earn you a one game suspension. So if this technical is not rescinded, Russ will have to sit out OKC’s next game [...]

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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 [...]