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Everybody knows the drill this time of the year: if it isn’t Shaquille O’Neal crashing to the Christmas tree, it’s the tree crashing on Shaq. The tradition continues on Inside The NBA this Thursday, with The Big Diesel victimized by a falling giant tree on set once again. TIMBER! pic.twitter.com/CEG9Ip5rxW — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) […]

Christmas is indeed the season of giving and All-Star point guard John Wall proved just that with his latest assist to his Washington Wizards teammates. The former Kentucky star gave each of his fellow Wizards a Rolex watch, which undoubtedly provided his colleagues more reason to smile this yuletide season. Wall shared a video on […]

There’s a reason for Rudy Gobert to be upset following his knee injury, and he made it known to Dion Waiters after the Miami Heat guard denied that he intentionally injured the Utah Jazz big man. During the Heat-Jazz matchup last Friday, Waiters collided with Gobert while diving for a loose ball, causing the Frenchman’s […]

Gordon Hayward is an avid League of Legends player, and it’s safe to say he’s pretty good at it. He’s been proud of it for years and even went to the extent of claiming that he’s the best in the NBA when it comes to the popular video game. However, while the Boston Celtics star […]

Despite Eric Bledsoe’s ugly departure from the Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker has revealed he didn’t bear his former teammate any ill will. The Suns shut down Bledsoe late last month after tweeting “I Dont wanna be here.” The 27-year-old guard was eventually traded to the Milwaukee Bucks this week in exchange for Greg Monroe and […]

Earlier this month, LaVar Ball decided to pull out LaMelo Ball from Chino Hills High School, opting instead to homeschool the 16-year-old for the next two years. While LaVar’s decision caught everyone by surprise and raised concerns about his son’s development, LaMelo Ball’s fellow high school stars from the nation are in full support of […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis has been listed as day-to-day after the latest test on his injured left knee revealed he has no structural damage, according to The Vertical’s Shams Charania. Sources: Pelicans star Anthony Davis has no structural damage in injured left knee. He has swelling in knee, and will be day-to-day. […]

Disney Springs Marketing Manager Darcy Clark has given the first look at the upcoming “NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort” attraction in a recent post on the Disney Parks Blog. In the post, Clark provided concept art for the project, which is set to open in the summer of 2019. The new attraction has been […]

It’s no secret that former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is a huge soccer fan. He played the sport while growing up in Italy and even credited it for his extraordinary vision on the basketball court. However, while the Black Mamba is a known AC Milan and FC Barcelona follower, it seems he now […]

Kristaps Porzingis is already the face of the New York Knicks. After trading Carmelo Anthony before the season started, the team sent a clear message that they are committed to rebuilding around the 22-year-old. With the Latvian unicorn dubbed as the future of the franchise, it’s no secret that the Knicks’ priority is to keep […]

The Orlando Magic could be without their starting point guard Elfrid Payton for quite some time. Payton was forced to exit Orlando’s Friday night game against the Brooklyn Nets after suffering from a strained left hamstring. He played for 14 minutes in the first half and tallied four points and four assists before leaving the […]

When the NBA Board of Governors passed the NBA Draft lottery reform last month, the Dallas Mavericks chose to abstain from voting. As it turns out, however, Mark Cuban has a good reason for doing so. Cuban actually had two alternative solutions that he believes would effectively discourage tanking than the proposal that passed, and […]

The Houston Rockets are undoubtedly one of the top title contenders this season. They might have lost a number of role players, including Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams, but they did so to acquire perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul. With Paul now playing alongside James Harden—forming what can be considered as the deadliest backcourt […]

New Detroit Pistons shooting guard Avery Bradley might have missed the cut in last season’s NBA All-Defense teams, but that didn’t lessen the respect players have for him when it comes to that department. A lot of his fellow NBA players have already voiced their opinion about his snub. Phoenix Suns Devin Booker said last […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is back blocking shots. This time in a video game the team made. As if seeing Gobert punish opponents with his excellent rim protection in real life isn’t enough, the Jazz came up with the ‘Super Rudy Block’ game which allows gamers to play as the French big and swat […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton has emphasized improving defense all summer long, and it seems one player is taking great strides on that task. According to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, Walton noticed Jordan Clarkson’s development on the defensive end, something which the 37-year-old coach didn’t forget to highlight following their 105-99 preseason loss […]

Carmelo Anthony’s ‘Melo M13’ won’t be the last model of his Jordan Brand line, at least that’s what the new Oklahoma City Thunder forward believes. In his recent report, ESPN’s Nick DePaula has claimed that Jordan Brand is discontinuing Anthony’s sneaker series. However, the 33-year-old denied the story and even called it “false news” following their […]

Sheldon Mac’s season with the Washington Wizards is likely over before it even started. According to the latest update by the Wizards, the second-year swingman underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn left Achilles tendon, which he obtained during Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team furthered that Mac is expected to miss […]

Veteran point guard Jarrett Jack played in only two games last season due to injuries, so it’s no wonder why he still looks a little rusty playing for the New York Knicks. Jack came off the bench and played 24 minutes in their preseason game against the Houston Rockets, during which he posted five points, […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes is out for the remainder of October after sustaining a wrist injury in their preseason game against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers provided the update on their website, citing that the 23-year-old big man “has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in the radial bone of his left wrist.” According […]

Retired NBA player Kenyon Martin grabbed headlines last week after his controversial comments about Jeremy Lin’s hair. In a now-deleted video on Instagram, the 39-year-old suggested that the Brooklyn Nets point guard shouldn’t have dreadlocks because he isn’t black. Martin has since clarified his statement and emphasized it was meant to be a joke. He […]

The Brooklyn Nets might soon become the next franchise to have a new owner. Russian billionaire and Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has made it known last month that he’s planning to sell the team in a process which will see buyers get a minority stake first before having the right to purchase the entire team. […]

If there’s one thing Ekpe Udoh is confident at, it’s his defensive skills. In fact, the 30-year-old journeyman is so high on his defense that he’s convinced he’s “one of the best defenders in the world.” Speaking to reporters during Friday’s shootaround, the new Utah Jazz big man made the bold statement not just once […]

When talking about “flu game,” the first thing – and perhaps the only thing – that comes to mind is Michael Jordan’s performance in the 1997 NBA Finals. Despite suffering from flu-like symptoms back then, Jordan willed himself to 38 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a crucial Game 5 victory over the Utah […]

Former NBA player Kenyon Martin wants to make things clear about his comments on Jeremy Lin’s latest hairstyle. Martin recently drew flak after he said that Lin’s new dreadlocks are inappropriate for a player who is not African-American. He even got the ire of rapper Lil B aka The BasedGod, known for putting a “curse” […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum has officially left Nike to join Li-Ning as their latest endorser. McCollum announced that he signed a multi-year contract with the Chinese sporting brand through Twitter. I'm excited to announce my new parternship with the Li-Ning family. With hard work.. Anything is possible pic.twitter.com/6KiVAEPwqB — CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) […]

There are high expectations for the Houston Rockets after they acquired Chris Paul to pair up with James Harden. Fortunately for the team, everything seems to be working out well for their new backcourt duo. In fact, Paul himself speaks highly of his new-formed partnership with The Beard, especially after their first game together in […]

Chris Paul’s time in Tinseltown might be over, but new L.A. Clippers point guard Milos Teodosic is making sure the nine-time All-Star won’t be missed — when it comes to passing, at least. Teodosic is widely regarded as one of the best passers in the game, and he proved that such description isn’t just mere […]

It’s certainly difficult to imagine Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem sporting a different uniform and playing in a new city. However, that could have been a possibility this offseason as the 14-year NBA veteran revealed he considered joining a different team in the East. A free agent this summer, Haslem re-signed with the Heat for […]

There’s no doubt Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma can ball. After all, he had a standout performance during the Las Vegas Summer League, where he won the finals MVP honors, and continued his impressive display in the NBA preseason. However, besides his basketball skills, there’s another thing that caught head coach Luke Walton’s attention […]

For Boston Celtics second-year guard Jaylen Brown, the blockbuster business that was the Isaiah Thomas–Kyrie Irving trade meant something more than just a change of playmakers. The 20-year-old opened up about the Celtics’ offseason splash which also sent Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and two draft picks to Cleveland, and he cited that the trade changed […]

If there’s anything else certain in this world besides death and taxes, it’s the sight of Dwight Howard tossing up an airball from the free-throw line. The new Charlotte Hornets big man is a notorious free-throw shooter, and fans were reminded of that once again during the team’s preseason opener against the Boston Celtics. Howard […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder is ready to learn from his mistakes. Following his latest off-court incident that saw him arrested for charges of misdemeanor battery, the 24-year-old has finally opened up and addressed the issue for the first time. “I’ve been here four years. Came here at 19 and I think (showed) improvement […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis wants to remain healthy and stay more on the floor this season, and he’s determined to achieve that even if it costs him money. According to a report by Marc Berman of The New York Post, Porzingis has brought his longtime Spanish physiotherapist Manolo Valdivieso in New York to […]

The NBA doesn’t stop its players from addressing the recent protest movement that has been sweeping across the NFL and other sports. However, the league wants them to use different means other than kneeling during the national anthem. According to the report made by ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the NBA — through deputy commissioner Mark Tatum […]

Latrell Sprewell’s unforgettable Spinner sneakers are set to make a comeback, and fans of the iconic shoes don’t have to wait for long as the former NBA All-Star announces that it will hit retailers in 2018. The DaDa Supreme Spinners, which featured tiny rims that spun on the side of them, were launched back in […]

Lonzo Ball might be the talk of the town heading into the Los Angeles Lakers’ first preseason game, but his father stole the show away from him even before he stepped on the NBA hardwood. In attendance during the Lakers–Timberwolves game to show his support to his son, LaVar Ball was seen a few rows […]

Besides working on his basketball skills, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is also trying to improve on another area: his Spanish. The 28-year-old has been taking a Rosetta Stone course at home for the past two months, and as one would expect from the big man, he documented the experience of learning Spanish on Snapchat. […]

Outlandish remarks from LaVar Ball are no longer new. However, he might have just made his craziest comment yet since claiming he can beat Michael Jordan one-on-one with an arm tied behind his back. Speaking on the Flagrant Two podcast, LaVar made a bold prediction for his son, Lonzo Ball, and the Los Angeles Lakers, […]