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Stephen Curry breaks Ray Allen’s career 3-point record

Golden State Warriors Twitter (@warriors) Over the years, Stephen Curry has grown to be the “face” of three-pointers in the NBA, and on Tuesday night in a 105-96 win over the New York Knicks, the 3-point king had become the NBA’s all-time leader with 2,974 career 3-pointers. With 7 minutes left in the first quarter, … Continue reading Stephen Curry breaks Ray Allen’s career 3-point record

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Ben Simmons hit with a ton of backlash after loss against Hawks

Philly Voice “Ben Simmons has got to go. … That city ain’t ever gonna forgive him for what they have seen. Not just that he missed shots, but he didn't take them. … Ben Simmons is literally scared to shoot the basketball,” Stephen A. Smith said on First Take. Smith was one of many analysts … Continue reading Ben Simmons hit with a ton of backlash after loss against Hawks

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Suns steal the shine from new 2021 MVP

The Phoenix Suns are on a run that seems unstoppable. They have won five straight playoff games and are strengthening their gameplay in each game.  The Suns defeated the Denver Nuggets 123-98 in the second game of the Western Conference second-round series taking a 2-0 lead. Though the Suns have been on fire, Paul was … Continue reading Suns steal the shine from new 2021 MVP

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Duke Freshman Jalen Johnson opting out of season and declares for NBA draft

Image from goduke.com Duke freshman forward Jalen Johnson is choosing to opt out of the rest of the season with the Duke Blue Devils and prepare for the NBA draft.  “I appreciate everything about my time at Duke. Coach (Mike Krzyzewski), my teammates and the program have been nothing but supportive throughout this season especially … Continue reading Duke Freshman Jalen Johnson opting out of season and declares for NBA draft

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Durant, Irving, plus Harden! Will the Nets meet the high expectations?

Photo from ClutchPoints On January 13, the news that the Brooklyn Nets were acquiring James Harden in a 4-team trade shocked many in the sports world. The Nets already had two powerhouses on their roster - Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Now with Harden, fans think the Nets have a solid chance at winning a … Continue reading Durant, Irving, plus Harden! Will the Nets meet the high expectations?

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How can Dion Waiters win an NBA ring even if his team loses?

Log Angeles Lakers guard, Dion Waiters could get a ring if either team wins. How is this even possible, you may ask? The Miami Heat have just secured their spot in the Finals against the Lakers. Lucky for Waiters, he was a part of both teams during this season. At the start of the season, … Continue reading How can Dion Waiters win an NBA ring even if his team loses?

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Detroit Pistons newest potential player is not who you’d expect

Master P (left), J. Cole (right) You might think it is bizarre to see your favorite rapper dunking and shooting threes against some of the greatest NBA players but what if it’s possible. Quite regularly we see NBA players try and pursue rapping but what about the other way around? P. Miller did this transition … Continue reading Detroit Pistons newest potential player is not who you’d expect

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Gobert scores first points in NBA restart after shutting down the league

As you all know the NBA has officially resumed. The first game was the Utah Jazz v. The New Orleans Pelicans. The game began with players, coaches, and refs kneeling during the anthem. Many players had social justice phrases on their jerseys which included equality, peace, freedom, say their names, and more. It was great … Continue reading Gobert scores first points in NBA restart after shutting down the league