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The Cleveland Cavaliers chose to come out aggressive making a stand on their home floor in front of thousands of screaming fans in Game 3. LeBron James stated in the post-game press conference that he played as hard as he could, and if you looked closely enough, you could see the moments where he put […]

Famous hamburger food chain Wendy’s has gained some recognition this year for its newfound interaction and humor on social media. They led the way in getting a customer to have their tweet re-tweeted for the most re-tweets ever, and awarded him with a year’s supply of chicken nuggets. Only halfway through the year and they aren’t […]

Game 2’s matchup of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers did not disappoint — or not initially anyway. There were certainly apparent adjustments made to correct the mistakes in Game 1 from both teams, and they didn’t come without their rewards. The Cavs played much better than in Game 1, although […]

After careful examination and thorough medical review by both the NBA and the NBA Players Association Friday afternoon, the final domino fell when Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh was deemed unable to continue his career due to a career-ending illness. Due to Bosh’s request on wanting to make a comeback and maintaining that he is […]

One of cable televisions best shows, TNT’s Inside the NBA, is always full of non-stop entertainment. Besides the analysis, the comedic banter and the great chemistry of the four-man crew, the sidebar antics which somewhat resemble a sibling rivalry occasionally arises. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are always going back and forth, cracking jokes, arguing and roasting […]

If you’ve ever caught what Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook’s sense of fashion is like, then you know he sports an assembly of outfits that most could not step outside with in confidence. Westbrook’s sometimes bizarre fashion sense has been eye-catching enough over the years to present the opportunity for him to be featured in […]

There have been many changes to the Los Angeles Lakers since their season ended, and many more to come in the upcoming weeks. After the firing of both Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak, the Lakers quickly moved guard Lou Williams to a destination of his choice, and hired long-time agent Rob Pelinka as the General […]

The Chicago Bulls will have a busy summer trying to tie up the loose ends for their 2017-18 season roster. One of the main question marks for them at the moment is their starting guard Dwyane Wade, who holds a $23.8 million player option for next season. This year was sort of a disaster with […]

The drama surrounding Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is just beginning. Lowry is evaluating his options expressing to management he would opt out of his contract during the team’s exit meeting. Speculations have already begun about the 31-year-old point guard looking to sign with other teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers. Raptors team president Masai […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had their fair share of troubles through the years. They’ve always had underachieving teams despite possessing plenty of talent, and in recent years were sold due to owner Donald Sterling‘s racist antics, which may have been a good thing in the end. For years after being considered in the shadow […]

Retired Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is sure to become a Hall of Famer without a doubt. Bryant solidified himself as one of the deadliest scorers in NBA history, but his ability to throw assists is usually not mentioned. Despite the lack of recognition, Bryant has thrown plenty of dimes in his career, and he […]

NBA champion and the league’s all-time leader in three-pointers made, Ray Allen, is enjoying his time off the court after 18 seasons in the NBA. While he’s not officially retired, it’s almost a foregone conclusion at the age of 41 that the sharpshooter won’t find that perfect situation which will prompt another return to the hardwood. He […]

The Washington Wizards lived to play another day after defending their home court against the Boston Celtics Friday night. The reason for the night’s victory rested in the hands of John Wall who sank a long three-point shot in the closing seconds of the game to seal the win in a dramatic ending. When it was […]

Ahead of Derek Jeter‘s retirement ceremony, NBA Legend Michael Jordan paid tribute to the MLB future Hall of Famer by publishing a letter to him. The letter titled “Legacy” appeared on The Players’ Tribune site Saturday as seen below. Derek, A legacy is built by more than what is seen. It is not given, it […]

The Houston Rockets suffered a humiliating loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs when the final buzzer sounded in Game 6. However, that wasn’t the only problem for the Rockets who were already faced with the challenge of motivating fans to arrive at home games on time. Their first attempt at this was to offer beer […]

The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals hobbled but in a not so surprising fashion last week. They won in such a dominant fashion that it sent the internet into a roar roasting MVP candidate James Harden. It has become sort of a mystic aura surrounding the Spurs organization that their consistency has […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the focus of many discussions this season being right back atop of the Western Conference. One discussion in particular, where Draymond Green had a pep talk with Kevin Durant on the court, started a round of hilarious memes to circulate on the internet. While there has never been any particular […]

ESPN’s Chauncey Billups is enjoying his retirement after a 17-year career in the NBA. During that time Billups played for seven teams and experienced free agency four times. After a round of brutal layoffs, Billups has signed a multi-year deal to remain as an NBA broadcaster on the national sports network. He says he enjoys […]

Early last year when giving his thoughts on Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki,  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar referred to his style of play as “like a one trick pony.” Once Nowitzki caught wind of the comments, he responded in disagreement although he preferred not to lash out, and chalked it up as just an opinion. […]

New things await the NBA next season, such as a new salary cap ceiling, uniforms made by Nike instead of Adidas, and the Portland Trail Blazers‘ new logo. Last September, team President & CEO Chris McGowan stated the team will feature a more modernized updated logo along with the new Nike uniforms in the 2017-2018 season. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers won over the Toronto Raptors in Sunday’s Game 4 matchup, 109-102, for a semifinals sweep. Cavs superstar LeBron James wasn’t being savage when he tried helping forward Normal Powell from earning a technical foul. Powell headed towards the bench ready to get a breather from his matchup with James, not realizing he shouldn’t have. […]

FIBA has changed its World Cup qualifying schedule, and the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team will look very different as a result. This doesn’t mean that our NBA players will no longer participate in Olympics competition, but it has forced the NBA’s hand due to a conflict of schedule. The World Cup generally consisted of tournament […]

Former Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott breathed a sigh of relief today after being cleared of a pending drug felony charge. Scott and his brother Antonn was arrested in July 2015 after being stopped along I-85 where police found 35.2 grams of marijuana and 10.9 grams of MDMA aka Molly in his vehicle. He faced up to […]

The upcoming NBA draft won’t be short of interesting prospects which will indeed feature future NBA stars in the next generation. One player who is already looking to capitalize on his eventual stardom is UCLA’s Lonzo Ball, or rather his father LaVar Ball. Ball has not been without controversy since he began doing his own […]

NBA Legend Tim Duncan made a visit to the San Antonio Spurs practice facility in time for the morning shootaround Monday and did a bit of working out as well. If anything his presence still means everything to the organization from top to bottom. Coach Gregg Popovich once said Duncan could be the coach of […]

Shaquille O’Neal truly believes Father Time never loses. He himself, in fact, has been on the losing end of his own personal battle. At the end of his career, O’Neal suffered a torn Achilles, which ended his career in the NBA. He was fortunate to land a spot on the NBA on TNT, where the […]

For Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, returning to the starting lineup can’t come soon enough after suffering a hyperextended knee and bone bruise in Saturday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. An MRI later revealed Gobert didn’t tear any major ligaments, but that doesn’t mean he’s out of the woods just yet. The Jazz will remain short-handed […]

And then, there were two. It all comes down to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets guard James Harden for the Most Valuable Player award. The two players have had very comparable stats all season along with similar reviews from figureheads throughout the league, but now it’s all coming down to the final few […]

Charles Oakley isn’t the only person to have a recent run-in with New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Aside from the fact that the Knicks won’t qualify for the post-season, Dolan admittedly hasn’t completely stopped with the shenanigans around Madison Square Garden. Dolan spoke with Dave McKenna of Deadspin about getting into a shouting match with […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha is finally settling his two-year lawsuit against the five New York City police officers, as reported by TMZ. The lawsuit accused the officers of false arrest, excessive force, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. It was filed shortly after his arrest outside of a New York nightclub, where he was charged with obstructing […]

The NBA MVP has always been awarded to individuals that had stellar seasons since it was first implemented in the 1955-56 season. This year’s race to the Maurice Podoloff Trophy has been so tight, that some have suggested it be awarded to two players. The chance of that happening is unlikely, but Portland Trail Blazers guard […]

There are plenty of opinions to be found around the basketball world about what Thunder guard Russell Westbrook is doing. To date, Westbrook has posted 39 triple doubles, on his way to averaging double figures in three categories for the 2016-2017 season. Only one other player in NBA history has accomplished that feat, and that […]

The heart of the city of Los Angeles belongs to the Lakers. It always has and it always will. The legendary franchise will forever be embraced and cemented as the city’s very own. Staples Center is their home turf where multiple championship banners hang, showing off the team’s rich history. That’s why legend Shaquille O’Neal has […]

Stephen Curry managed to be in two places at once on Sunday night. Not only did he play in a game against the Sacramento Kings, but also appeared on the night’s episode of Family Guy. Curry’s guest appearance was his very first, and star Peter Griffin took full advantage of it. Once Griffin spotted Curry, he […]

Indiana Pacers star Paul George‘s day has come early in the new year. This time it isn’t about team wins or comeback victories in a close game. The All-Star forward will finally debut his new signature Nike shoe on Thursday when the Pacers take on the Nuggets in London, England. SneakerFiles leaked an early prototype […]

The league announced Monday that a $15,000 fine has been assessed for Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson. Clarkson was ejected from Sunday night’s game after getting into a scuffle with Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic after hitting him from behind with a forearm. Both Dragic and Clarkson were ejected, but Heat coach Erik Spoelstra […]

NBA All-Star voting is in full swing and fans are taking to social media to cast in as many votes as possible. The format this year calls for fans to spell out a player’s name with the hashtag #NBAVOTE to count as one vote. In a hilarious but purposely creative way, the Sacramento Kings encouraged […]

Atlanta Hawks GM Wes Wilcox held a December Chalk Talk event with 200 season ticket holders to answer their questions. During the meeting, the ticket holders voiced their displeasure about the team’s overall performance and how coach Mike Budenholzer is running the team. Wilcox responded with a statement that was perceived as racially insensitive to season […]

The Dallas Mavericks are having a forgettable season. They’ve been unable to turn around an unfortunate slide that has landed them at an 11-26 record, sharing the worst record in the Western Conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reports recently surfaced that the Mavs are listening to offers for guard Wesley Matthews in an effort to make […]