Nets handle Hornets to take 11-game winning streak into 2023
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Nets handle Hornets to take 11-game winning streak into 2023

Kyrie Irving scored 18 of his 28 points in the first half, Kevin Durant added 23 points and the Brooklyn Nets ran their winning streak to 11, beating the Charlotte Hornets 123-106 on Saturday night. As reported by The Score, Brooklyn never trailed and led by 10 points in the first quarter, 15 in the…

NBA Suspends 11 Players Involved in Magic-Pistons Altercation
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NBA Suspends 11 Players Involved in Magic-Pistons Altercation

Detroit guard Killian Hayes and Orlando’s Moritz Wagner were each given multigame suspensions for their roles in a scuffle, while the NBA suspended eight Magic players one game apiece Thursday for leaving the bench area during an altercation. Hayes, who struck Wagner in the back of the head, was given a three-game suspension without pay….

Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Elite Club With 2nd Straight 40-20-5 Game
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Elite Club With 2nd Straight 40-20-5 Game

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points and 20 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 123-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. As reported by ESPN, Antetokounmpo finished two points off his season high and also had five assists to join Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor as the only…

LeBron James’ Dissatisfaction Looms Over Lakers-Hawks Matchup
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LeBron James’ Dissatisfaction Looms Over Lakers-Hawks Matchup

If the current conjecture rings true, LeBron James could make his final career appearance at Atlanta in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform when the team visits the Hawks on Friday night, December 30. As reported by Rappler, the four-time NBA MVP has been bothered by his team’s lack of success this season. The Lakers are…

Shaq Asks GloRilla to Marry Him on Druski’s Instagram Live
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Shaq Asks GloRilla to Marry Him on Druski’s Instagram Live

Shaq has asked GloRilla to marry him, causing the “FNF” lyricist to abruptly end her live session with Druski. The HipHopDX Rookie of the Year was speaking with Druski on his Instagram Live about her explosive rise this past year, but ended up bailing out on the conversation after Shaq wrote, “glo will u marry…

Nearing Age 38, LeBron James Says Top Priority is ‘to Win’
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Nearing Age 38, LeBron James Says Top Priority is ‘to Win’

Back in the arena where he played arguably the best basketball of his career, LeBron James was asked to look to the future rather than back into the past and share how much longer he plans to play in the NBA. “I don’t have a number,” James said Wednesday after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-98…

Suns Guard Devin Booker Sidelined at Least Four Weeks
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Suns Guard Devin Booker Sidelined at Least Four Weeks

Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least four weeks with a left groin strain.The team confirmed Booker’s injury on Wednesday and said he’ll be reevaluated after the four weeks. “It’s the nature of a guy who puts in a lot of work and lays everything on the line,” Suns coach Monty Williams said…

Trash Talk Heats Up in Budding Rift as Warriors Top Grizzlies
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Trash Talk Heats Up in Budding Rift as Warriors Top Grizzlies

With 3:43 to go in the fourth quarter, Klay Thompson rose above Dillon Brooks to knock down a 20-foot jump shot to put the Golden State Warriors up 16. As reported by ESPN, Brooks stumbled backward, falling over in the process. As Thompson ran back on defense, he leaned over Brooks, side shuffling three times…

LeBron: Life Without Anthony Davis ‘Very Difficult’ for Lakers
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LeBron: Life Without Anthony Davis ‘Very Difficult’ for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day took a turn for the worse after halftime, with the Mavericks blitzing L.A. in the third quarter to win 124-115, L.A.’s fourth straight loss without Anthony Davis. Lakers coach Darvin Ham has continued to start the 6-foot-1 Patrick Beverley alongside the 6-1 Dennis Schroder in the backcourt since the…