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Wreck-it Russ: Westbrook's path to breaking the triple-double

18 April 2019

The awe of the triple-double is gone, and we have Russell Westbrook's historic performances to thank.

KD takes over with 38 points in Game 3 blowout

19 April 2019

Warriors superstar Kevin Durant dominated the Clippers in Thursday's Game 3 win, scoring 38 points in just 29 minutes as Golden State took a 2-1 series lead.

Simmons torches Nets, says Dudley feud 'done'

19 April 2019

After Nets reserve Jared Dudley called him an "average" half-court player, Ben Simmons went off for a playoff-career-high 31 points to lead the 76ers to a Game 3 victory.

Sources: Pels OK'd to talk job with Clips' Redden

18 April 2019

The Pelicans have been granted permission to discuss a senior front-office role with Clippers assistant general manager Trent Redden, league sources told ESPN.

French teen Doumbouya declares for NBA draft

19 April 2019

French forward Sekou Doumbouya has submitted paperwork to the league office to make himself eligible for the 2019 NBA draft, his agent, Bouna Ndiaye of Comsport, told ESPN.

Mavs' Hardaway has surgery for stress fracture

18 April 2019

Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has undergone surgery for a stress fracture in his lower left leg and is expected to resume basketball activities before the start of training camp in September.

MJ on Tiger: 'Greatest comeback I've ever seen'

18 April 2019

After Tiger Woods' long road back to competitive professional golf following multiple surgeries, his victory at the Masters was called "the greatest comeback I've ever seen" by Michael Jordan.

He's Kevin Durant, and you're not

19 April 2019

Coming out aggressive from the opening tip, the two-time Finals MVP reminded everyone why he's the best pure scorer in the NBA.

Derrick White and the Game 3 breakout Denver never saw coming

19 April 2019

The Nuggets hadn't won a game in San Antonio since March 2012. Derrick White made sure Denver's streak continued with a career-best performance.

Michelin restaurants and fabulous wines: Inside the secret team dinners that have built the Spurs' dynasty

14 April 2019

Over the past 20 years, Gregg Popovich has sliced an exclusive culinary trail across America -- all for a singular purpose. This is the story of his legendary team dinners, and how they have served as a pillar of the Spurs' decades-long dynasty.

Larry Bird's advice for Indiana: 'They've got to be mentally tougher'

18 April 2019

Celtics legend and current Pacers special advisor Larry Bird was at the scene of Indiana's Game 2 meltdown. How does he see the team responding at home?

Depth, defense and Super Beard: Houston is scary good right now

18 April 2019

Most teams don't go from 65 to 53 wins and say they're better. The Rockets are the exception, and they've saved their best basketball for the playoffs.

Kyrie Irving finally has his playoff moment for Celtics

18 April 2019

Injuries prevented Kyrie Irving from making his Celtics playoff debut last year, and Game 1 against the Pacers was forgettable. But Irving was spectacular in Game 2.

For DeMarcus Cousins, it wasn't supposed to end like this

17 April 2019

An arduous rehab process got the Warriors' big man back on the court after nearly a year away. Then, just as he was getting his first taste of playoff action, his body failed him again.

Windhorst's handbook for coaching LeBron James

9 April 2019

The things the Lakers' next coach needs to know and do to have a chance with LeBron James.

Game follows claim: Durant reasserts his worth in Game 3 win

19 April 2019

LOS ANGELES -- Kevin Durant had to remind everyone that he��s still Kevin Durant just in case y��all forgot he was Kevin Durant, so Kevin Durant dropped a performance Thursday that few players other than Kevin Durant can deliver.

With Embiid out, Redick weaves way to clutch performance

19 April 2019

For most of this season, the Philadelphia 76ers' designated shooter was a better shooter when he shared the floor with center Joel Embiid. But with Embiid missing Game 3 of the Sixers' first round series against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, Redick scored more points than he did in Games 1 and 2 combined. And despite the absence of their most important player, the Sixers rolled to a 131-115 victory and took a 2-1 series lead.

Spurs' latest diamond in the rough dominates Nuggets in Game 3

19 April 2019

SAN ANTONIO �� Derrick White doesn��t happen everywhere.

About Last Night: White's revenge

19 April 2019

One game after being torched by Jamal Murray, who scored 22 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter in the Nuggets' Game 2 win over the Spurs, Derrick White showed up for Game 3 like a fire-breathing dragon. The result was a 118-108 home-court victory for the Spurs and a 2-1 series lead.

Knee keeps Embiid sidelined for Game 3

19 April 2019

After bouncing back to tie their first-round series in Game 2, the Sixers built momentum without Joel Embiid in Game 3.

Mavericks' Hardaway Jr. has surgery on left leg

18 April 2019

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has undergone surgery for a stress fracture in his lower left leg and is expected to resume basketball activities before the start of training camp in September.

2019 NBA Playoffs: First-Round Schedule and Matchups

18 April 2019

The 2019 NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, April 13. Here is the full schedule for the 2019 NBA first round:

Hang Time Podcast: Recapping first week of NBA playoffs

18 April 2019

John Schuhmann and I discuss every first-round series before pivotal Game 3s and 4s this weekend.

Grizzlies' Anderson undergoes surgery on right shoulder

18 April 2019

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson has undergone surgery on his right shoulder.

Sixers, Nets have issues to address as Game 3 approaches

18 April 2019

The first round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets has been the best offensive series of the postseason so far, with the two teams having combined to score 118 points per 100 possessions.

Sekou Doumbouya Enters 2019 NBA Draft

19 April 2019 - Austin Kent

Sekou Doumbouya of Limoges International combo forward Sekou Doumbouya has entered the 2019 NBA Draft, Jonathan Givony of ESPN reports. The 18-year-old is the highest projected non-NCAA player at this stage in the drafting process. Doumbouya is a Guinea-born, France-raised forward with length and athleticism that could make him an elite defender. He currently sits in the No. 10 […]

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Post Up: Derrick White ERUPTS for Career-High 36 Points in Key Spurs Win

19 April 2019 - Isaiah Freedman

76ers 131, Nets 115 (76ers lead 2-1) Despite Joel Embiid being a late scratch due to a nagging knee injury, the 76ers regained home court advantage with a dominant outing against the Nets, making them the first team since the 2003 Mavericks to score back-to-back 130 point games in the playoffs. Paced by playoff career […]

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Dwight Howard Picks Up 2019-20 Player Option

19 April 2019 - Austin Kent

Dwight Howard of the Washington Wizards Washington Wizards big man Dwight Howard has picked up his player option for 2019-20, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports. Howard played in just nine games this season. Howard signed a two-year, $11 million contract last summer with an option of $5.6 million in the second year. After struggling with injuries all year, the 33-year-old locks in […]

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‘I’m Kevin Durant. You Know Who I Am.’

19 April 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

Kevin Durant doesn’t feel the need to prove anything against Patrick Beverley and the “gimmick” defense the LA Clippers are playing. Durant also disagrees with Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr‘s belief that he “needs to be more agressive.” KD says he’s not sweating the matchup with Beverley heading into Game 3, with the […]

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Ben Simmons Dismisses ‘Average’ Comment from Jared Dudley

18 April 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

Ben Simmons shrugged off Jared Dudley’s belief that he’s merely “average” in a halfcourt setting. “That’s coming from Jared Dudley. Come on,” Simmons told reporters Thursday. Brooklyn players, adding some spice heading into tonight’s Game 3 tilt, are also upset with Sixers center Joel Embiid‘s faux apology for elbowing Jarrett Allen in the face. Nets […]

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Jarrett Culver Expected To Declare

18 April 2019 - Austin Kent

Jarrett Culver of the Texas Tech Red Raiders Jarrett Culver is meeting with agents this week and is expected to announce that he’ll declare for the 2019 NBA Draft, Marc Spears of ESPN tweets. The sophomore carried Texas Tech to the National Championship game and sits in the No. 3 spot on Tankathon’s NBA Draft Big Board. Culver averaged 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds […]

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Top PG in 2020? Jalen Suggs Dominates UAA 😈

18 April 2019 - Ryne Nelson

Jalen Suggs dominated the first stop of the 2019 Under Armour circuit in Chicago last weekend. Looking to stake his claim as the top point guard in the 2020 class, the 6-4 Minneapolis native averaged 23.5 points, 6 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.8 for Team Sizzle. Peep the video above for all Suggs’ highlights!

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NBA Playoff Kicks of the Night

18 April 2019 - Rajah Allarey

Kyrie broke out another Kobe tribute PE, Jayson Tatum debuted a new Nike Adapt BB colorway and P.J. Tucker busts out the "Wanda Pratt" KD IVs.

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Stephen Curry: ‘How Did We Lose That Game?’

18 April 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

Stephen Curry was dumbfounded after the Warriors blew a 31-point lead en route to a 135-131 Game 2 loss in their first-round playoff series against the LA Clippers. “How did we lose that game?” Curry asked, rhetorically, as he sat at his locker. Steph says “the wheels fell off” for Golden State, but he remains […]

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‘Nobody’s Better’: James Harden Notches Triple-Double in Game 2 vs Jazz

18 April 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

James Harden notched his third career postseason triple-double Wednesday night, delivering 32 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to drive Houston past the Utah Jazz 118-98 in Game 2 of their first-round series. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni marveled at his superstar guard’s play—which gave his team a 2-0 series lead—and said, “when he gets […]

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‘It’s Just Been a Long Journey’: Kyrie Irving Shines in Game 2 for Boston

18 April 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

Kyrie Irving finally had his breakout postseason performance Wednesday night for the Celtics, dominating their 99-91 Game 2 win against the visiting Indiana Pacers to the tune of 37 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists in 40 minutes. Irving said he felt “peaceful” after delivering for the Boston crowd on the playoff stage. Jayson Tatum […]

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Post Up: Kyrie Irving Goes OFF for 37 Points as Celtics Rally vs. Pacers

18 April 2019 - Isaiah De Los Santos

Pacers 91, Celtics 99 (Boston leads 2-0) Kyrie Irving was a scoring machine Wednesday night, using an array of moves to torch the Pacers again and again. It was his performance down the stretch that pulled Boston back into the game, as they used a 16-0 run to erase Indiana’s lead. Irving (37 points) and […]

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DeMarcus Cousins ‘Most Likely Will Not Be Back During the Playoffs’

17 April 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

In all likelihood, DeMarcus Cousins‘ season has come to an end after he tore his left quad in Game 2 of the Warriors’ first-round playoff series against the LA Clippers. Cousins doesn’t need surgery, but head coach Steve Kerr says the big fella is probably facing a recovery period of a couple months. Golden State, […]

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The SECRET to IMG Academy’s Success? BOUNCEOLOGY 101 | SLAM Day in the Life Ep. 2

17 April 2019 - SLAM Staff

IMG Academy has to be at the top of the discussion when talking about top high school program.. The Florida-based squad, which features a mean starting lineup, were crowned winners of the 2019 Geico Nationals last weekend in New York. And the factor for winning it all was credited to one thing: BOUNCE. We went […]

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Brandon Clarke Declares For Draft

17 April 2019 - Austin Kent

Brandon Clarke of the Gonzaga Bulldogs Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke has become the latest likely lottery pick to announce that he’ll declare for the draft. The junior revealed his decision through Gonzaga’s team web site. Currently No. 4 on Tankathon’s NBA Draft Big Board, Clarke figures to intrigue teams as June’s draft approaches. He averaged 21.7 points, 11.0 rebounds and a […]

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Augustin hits the jumper in the first quarter

19 April 2019

Vucevic one-handed slam in the first quarter

19 April 2019

Leonard with the jam in the first quarter

19 April 2019

Leonard to Green three in the first quarter

19 April 2019

Isaac with the rejection in the first quarter

19 April 2019

Ben Simmons In Phantom

19 April 2019

Check out the best of phantom from Ben Simmons in Brooklyn, where he scored 31 points and added 9 assists during the 76ers victory over the Nets.

NBA Breakdown: Kyle Lowry Block To Assist

19 April 2019

Kyle Lowry utilizing his IQ on both ends of the court! #NBABreakdown!

NBA Breakdown: Jayson Tatum Dunk

19 April 2019

Boston setting screens and spacing the floor to open up the lane for Tatum to attack! #NBABreakdown!

Domantas Sabonis' Best Plays From The 2018-2019 NBA Regular Season

19 April 2019

Paul George Best Plays From The 2018-2019 NBA Regular Season

19 April 2019

Joel Embiid listed as doubtful for Game 4 - Joel Embiid | PHI

19 April 2019

Joel Embiid (left knee) is listed as doubtful for Game 4 against the Nets on Saturday.

Ed Davis (ankle) ruled out of Game 4 Saturday - Ed Davis | BKN

19 April 2019

Ed Davis (ankle) did not practice with the team on Friday and has been ruled out of Saturday's Game 4.

NBA rescinds technical fouls on Durant, Green - Kevin Durant | GS

19 April 2019

The NBA has rescinded the technical fouls called on Kevin Durant and JaMychal Green during Thursday’s Game 3 in L.A.

Joel Embiid (knee) questionable for Game 4 - Joel Embiid | PHI

19 April 2019

Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Game 4 on Saturday in Brooklyn.

Kevin Durant scores 38 points in 30 minutes - Kevin Durant | GS

19 April 2019

Kevin Durant put on a scoring clinic during an easy 132-105 win over the Clippers on Thursday, making 14-of-23 from the field for 38 points with four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block, five turnovers and three 3-pointers in just 30 minutes.

Derrick White explodes for career-high 36 - Derrick White | SA

19 April 2019

Derrick White destroyed the Nuggets during a 118-108 win on Thursday, adding five rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and one 3-pointer in 33 minutes.

DeMar DeRozan scores 25 points in win - DeMar DeRozan | SA

19 April 2019

DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points with four rebounds, five assists, three steals and no turnovers in 38 minutes against the Nuggets on Thursday.

Above Average: Ben Simmons scores 31 points - Ben Simmons | PHI

19 April 2019

Ben Simmons scored a playoff career-high 31 points during a 131-115 win over the Nets in Game 3 on Thursday, adding four rebounds, nine assists, two steals and three blocks in 38 minutes.

Tobias Harris scores 29 points in win at BK - Tobias Harris | PHI

19 April 2019

Tobias Harris scored a playoff career-high 29 points with 16 rebounds, three assists, one steal and six 3-pointers in 36 minutes against the Nets on Thursday.

Caris LeVert scores playoff career-high 26 - Caris LeVert | BKN

19 April 2019

Caris LeVert scored a playoff career-high 26 points during a 131-115 loss to the 76ers in Game 3 on Thursday, adding seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and three 3-pointers in 28 minutes.

Greg Monroe getting the start on Thursday - Greg Monroe | PHI

18 April 2019

Greg Monroe will get the start for Joel Embiid (knee) against the Nets Thursday.

Joel Embiid (knee) will not play in Game 3 - Joel Embiid | PHI

18 April 2019

Joel Embiid (knee) will not play in Game 3 against the Nets on Thursday.

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