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Oklahoma employs at least one teacher who still isn’t a fan of Kevin Durant leaving to join the Golden State Warriors to win an NBA title. The teacher, who is obviously a Thunder fan, wanted to give the kids an early lesson on character and behavior, using Durant as the antagonist in the message. What […]

There are always plenty of things happening in the NBA offseason. After summer league games, summer camps, and Pro Am tournaments, one can always find NBA players doing the most sporadic things, even getting in a little pickup ball action when they get the itch to play. This summer introduced a new internet challenge that has […]

During the reveal of Nike’s new NBA uniforms, some teams also unveiled their first look at what fans will see next season for the first time in NBA History, sponsored ads on team uniforms across the league. Some teams have already made sponsorship deals with local and non-conflicting partners such as Blue Diamonds, and Goodyear, […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant isn’t as universally hated for his decision to join the superteam as it may seem. He probably even gained some cool points with his recent statement regarding all of the latest POTUS controversies. In fact, Prince George County declared Aug. 17 Kevin Durant Day as part of a homecoming welcome […]

After announcing that all-time teams for all 30 NBA teams would be featured in NBA 2K, it was only right to look at what else is in store for fans on the classic front. The New York Knicks and the Miami Heat formed one of the last great rivalries of the 1990’s era of NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors are probably one of the happiest teams to see rest periods on the new NBA schedule since they’ve gone deep into the playoffs for the last three seasons. Coach Steve Kerr is certainly in a welcoming mood upon seeing next season’s schedule and sent praise to the league and commissioner Adam […]

It takes time to build a winning culture and team in the NBA, and that is commonly not an overnight process. The Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000’s are a great example of the building-to-win model. The Lakers were one of the most dominant teams during the decade, winning three straight NBA finals before […]

During his 5-year career, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has developed a reputation for being a deadly weapon in the clutch. That attribute is certainly the motivation for the latest work done by Bella Organic on Sauvie Island in Portland. During those moments the All-Star’s signature phrase for his big time play is known […]

LaVar Ball owned up to his promised accepted challenge issues by Ice Cube to beat him in a 4-point shot contest during halftime of the Los Angeles Big3 showcase. Ice Cube won the contest 2-1, but Ball didn’t seem bothered by it and was in fact in a pretty good mood taking pictures with onlookers […]

Rapper and BIG3 owner Ice Cube invited LaVar Ball to attempt a halftime four-point shot during the Los Angeles event at Staples Center on Sunday. The gist of the challenge is if he makes the shot, Ice Cube promises to buy a pair of Big Baller Brand ZO2 shoes for each player on Ball’s AAU […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially unveiled three of their new Nike designed jerseys consisting of the Association Edition, the Icon Edition, and the Community Edition uniforms. There were leaks recently via social media, but today marks the official team scheduled reveal. If there is any confusion, Nike noted that teams will do away with […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball may have had an incredible summer league playing in every major brand shoe, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to abandon his roots. Friday brought along the team’s photo shoot, where Kyle Kuzma and Ball recorded a bit of footage during down time. Ball showed off the new Nike […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward may have moved on to a new team this offseason, but that doesn’t mean he has severed his connections in Utah. In fact, Hayward reconnected with a special person recently and it meant the world to him and his family. That would be little J.P. Gibson, a five-year-old Utah Jazz fan […]

The NBA’s deepest sports simulation video game just got a little bit deeper. NBA 2K’s yearly release of its NBA basketball simulation video game is perhaps the most realistic true to life series in the sports gaming genre. Pop in a disc from any prior year and you’re likely to see contract negotiations, team rebrands, […]

Plenty of changes have come to the L.A. Clippers this offseason. After failing to advance through the Western Conference playoffs last season, the first order of business began when the team honored the request to trade superstar guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams, and Montrezl […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter posted a picture of his squadmate Steven Adams with a fresh clean shaven face on Twitter, which sparked an assortment of fan reactions on Wednesday. Oops!! Somebody got an accident hahaha 😂😂Noooo!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/dKFlFNb1YQ — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 9, 2017 While some fans mocked and scorned the photo all […]

While the team’s star players are focusing on going to the next level, Thursday brought about the official unveiling of the New Orleans Pelicans’ new Nike-designed uniforms. For what it’s worth, the colors stayed the same, and the font remains fancy and true to the New Orleans culture, just bigger and bolder than before. The […]

On the same day that James Harden was revealed as the new NBA Live 18 cover athlete, the Houston Rockets officially revealed their new Nike-designed uniforms to the public. As with the others, the uniform comes stock with Nike’s logo on the right front, but this is one of the few teams with no sponsored […]

The NBA has yet to release the new 2017-18 schedule, but if the past is any indication of what’s to come, the Golden State Warriors will be playing on Christmas Day this year. While that wouldn’t be a total surprise, one of the more exciting attractions for that day is the Christmas Day uniforms specially […]

One of the biggest changes for the NBA next season is right around the corner, and a solution has been offered to players who have been struggling with the decision about when to play versus when to rest. To be honest, an 82-game season is a complete grind when you are constantly catching flights, and […]

The Adidas brand and its shoe and apparel department has made huge strides in recent years. Most popular for its classic shoes such as the shell toe Adidas made wildly popular in the 80’s by rap group Run DMC, the brand has signed a host of NBA players to their own signature shoe lines. One […]

Rapper Post Malone recently spoke with TMZ to weigh in on the latest Allen Iverson controversy. Malone is a huge fan of Iverson as many are due to his cultural impact, but that doesn’t stop him from pointing out the truth about the man he refers to as a hero to himself. Iverson had gone […]

During their time together playing for the Chicago Bulls, guard Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler worked together on the court but developed a deep bond off the court that presently remains unbreakable. The former teammates were both leaders of the team and led the Bulls to the number eight seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Butler […]

Big Baller Brand is still on the lookout for a partner willing to invest in helping become a dual brand, and the first of its kind. That recently led owner LaVar Ball to Chinese company Anta, after failing to convince Nike and Adidas and Under Armour, that his billion dollar asking price is a worthwhile […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar forward Kawhi Leonard has improved immensely and is still growing into the potential many saw in him years ago. Leonard’s uncanny ability to impact games on both sides of the court has catapulted his status in the eyes of many including one surprising legend. There was a time when Kevin Durant alluded […]

There is no question that Manu Ginobili is one of the fiercest competitors the league has ever seen. Even more so, he has international roots and remains on a shortlist of the most talented international players ever. Not only has he won an Olympic gold medal and multiple NBA championships, but he is inspiring the next […]

Veteran guard Gerald Henderson has decided to undergo hip surgery to repair a troublesome issue that will likely keep him out for the entire 2017-18 NBA season due to a lengthy recovery process. The 29-year-old Henderson has been experiencing pain and stiffness in his hip for the last six seasons and would like to finish his […]

After pulling off a surprising no-show at the Big3’s Dallas event on Sunday, Allen Iverson still sends ripples through any league he is involved with, especially when the news is negative. The former NBA star was placed under investigation by the league for going M.I.A. without explanation and later found in an Illinois casino late […]

Kyrie Irving shocked the world with the news that he that he wants to relocate to another city and to play with someone other than LeBron James. A readily made championship contender with little obstacles in the way can only last for so long, and Irving is reportedly concerned enough about the future direction of […]

Once Kyrie Irving‘s request to be traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers went public, pandemonium set in among basketball circles. It’s almost unfathomable to hear a star wanting out from a team that just completed three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals whole taking home a ring. Irving is in a position many point guards in […]

The 2016-17 season had its ups and downs for Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant. He started the season still fighting off detractors and ridicule for signing with the team that had just eliminated his from the Western Conference Finals, in hopes of winning a championship. When the final buzzer of the season had sounded, he […]

The NBA’s most active point of the free agent period seems to be wrapping up with most of the most prominent names already committed to a team. The Boston Celtics signed Gordon Hayward, who was one of the biggest free agents this offseason, but GM Danny Ainge relayed the message that they aren’t done. That […]

During his introductory press conference in Houston along with GM Daryl Morey and coach Mike D’Antoni, Chris Paul answered questions about joining the Rockets and what his ultimate goal is for the future. Paul jubilantly expressed his excitement about his new team and found a renewed excitement, according to Ben DuBose of the “Locked on […]

It’s that time of the year again when Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards is taped and one of the NBA’s most popular athletes arrives on the scene. While they are loved and adored, the most exciting part of the show comes when celebrities are slimed in front of the kids, a rousing tradition over the years […]

The L.A. Clippers won’t be the same team that fans have gotten used to seeing once the 2017-18 season tips off. After trading star point guard Chris Paul and Sixth Man Jamal Crawford, as well as losing sharpshooter JJ Redick in free agency, the team will ultimately boast of a core group lineup featuring new additions […]

With all of the massive jumps in player salaries, new league historical records have been set all beginning with the NBA’s touted nine-year, $24 billion media rights deal with ESPN and Turner Sports. Last week Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry signed the league’s very first $200 million contract. That deal made headways even causing […]

Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll, along with a future first and second-round pick have been traded to the Brooklyn Nets for center Justin Hamilton. The biggest catalyst for the trade, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, is a substantial savings from the luxury tax. Carroll’s remaining salary is set at $14.8 million next season and $15.4 million in the 2018-19 […]

Lonzo Ball got his first dose of NBA basketball in his summer league debut, finishing with a paltry 2-of-15 shooting and drawing criticisms before NBA players both current and retired came to defend him. Ball got his chance for redemption Saturday night against the Boston Celtics before a sold out crowd, sparking conversations of a renewed rivalry. […]

The Boston Celtics made a splash last week when high-profile free agent Gordon Hayward agreed to sign a max deal to play in Beantown. That move spearheaded the trade which sent defensive stud Avery Bradley to the Detroit Pistons and passing on free agent big man Kelly Olynyk, who then signed with the Heat. Danny Ainge […]