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The Toronto Raptors are pinning their hopes on Scottie Barnes becoming a major contributor to their future success. Given the young forward’s skill set, he may very well be a significant weapon for the Raptors as early as year one. Barnes made heads turn in his one season for Florida State as well as during […]

Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury eliminated Sue Bird and the Seattle Storm, 85-80, to book a WNBA semifinals ticket on Sunday. The matchup proved to be a thrilling spectacle that needed an extra session to decide the victor, but an epic moment ensued with Bird and Taurasi at the center of it all. The […]

Add Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac to the list of NBA players who are taking a stand against COVID-19 vaccines. This sort of movement comes at a time when the league is enforcing new protocols to look after the health and safety of the individuals involved in its operations. In an article by Rolling Stone’s […]

Carmelo Anthony’s quest for his first NBA championship has taken him to Hollywood. Despite being a shadow of his old self, the future Hall of Famer remains an essential addition to the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka discussed Anthony’s role alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, as well as an […]

Fans who choose to come at Damian Lillard on Twitter better be prepared with bullet-proof comments or risk being shamed in front of over 2.8 million pairs of eyes. One Twitter user learned that the hard way when he chose to attack Lillard’s workout post. The person even went as far as invoking LeBron James […]

Ben Simmons is having one of the worst offseasons of his NBA career. Ever since the final buzzer sounded in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, the Philadelphia 76ers point guard has been the target of criticisms—veiled or direct—coming from all angles. Most notably, Doc Rivers and Joel Embiid’s […]

The Ben Simmons saga has gripped the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason for the most part. The fallout began after the Sixers exited the 2021 NBA Playoffs, putting into question Simmons’ worth to a title-contending team. As training camp nears, a cloud of uncertainty still looms over the 2016 NBA Draft’s first overall pick. Amid all these, […]

Superstar point guard Chris Paul was a big part of JaVale McGee’s decision to join the Phoenix Suns. The Point God’s virtuoso performance in the Suns’ road to the NBA Finals made a lasting mark on McGee. And in a recent episode of “Club Shay Shay” with Shannon Sharpe, the three-time NBA champion couldn’t help […]

The idea of a player-coach used to baffle JaVale McGee, but his experience playing alongside LeBron James gave him an epiphany on the rare designation. The Phoenix Suns center was a guest on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay,” along with his mother Pamela, where he shared how James made him realize what being a player-coach […]

Not too long ago, Shaquille O’Neal relinquished the “Superman” nickname to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. It was a huge gesture of respect coming from the Hall of Fame center, considering how he rejected the idea of Dwight Howard being referred to as the “Man of Steel” during his prime years. Such reverence also had […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony and Darko Milicic’s names will forever be brought up in “what if” conversations together. Milicic was the surprise draft pick by the Detroit Pistons in 2003, leaving Anthony with the Denver Nuggets at No. 3. Being the competitor that he is, Anthony sought workouts with Milicic heading into the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has had enough of people’s excuses when it comes to avoiding COVID-19 vaccines. Towns took to Twitter on Tuesday to air his opinion on the matter, doing so with much enthusiasm. “Every day I see a new excuse why people ain’t getting the vaccine. Ya starting to get creative with […]

The 2021-22 NBA season hasn’t even started, but the Los Angeles Lakers have already taken a beating on social media. Los Angeles’ offseason saw the arrival of a handful of veterans that captured the attention of the masses due to its blatant pattern of acquiring former All-Stars on cheap deals. Former NBA coach George Karl […]

At this stage of his career, Blake Griffin probably has nothing but a championship in sight. He’s fortunate Kevin Durant is by his side in this journey. The Brooklyn Nets veteran was a guest on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man & The Three” podcast, where he sang big praises for his superstar teammate. “It’s not […]

On the night of his Hall of Fame enshrinement as a coach, Bill Russell reminded everyone that his friendship with Kobe Bryant supersedes the storied rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. For health and safety reasons, Russell could not come to Springfield for the Hall of Fame ceremony. Still, his message via […]

Jayson Tatum is coming off a breakout campaign in 2020-21, but all signs suggest that the Boston Celtics forward’s development is far from being done. A photo of Tatum made rounds on social media recently, where he was seen with a physique closely resembling former teammate Semi Ojeleye’s sculpted body. For the All-Star forward, it’s […]

Some say Kawhi Leonard is a cyborg. As ridiculous as it may sound, Tyrese Haliburton’s experience while playing against the L.A. Clippers star only supports the idea. Kidding aside, the Sacramento Kings guard was a guest on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man and the Three” podcast, where Haliburton shared his “welcome to the NBA” moment […]

Before joining the ranks of basketball legends in Springfield, Chris Bosh reflected on his stellar career with the Miami Heat in an emotional tweet. Big shots. Big blocks. Big wins. We hung banners and took home titles for the city of Miami. In the process, I made brothers for life. While Bosh had his best […]

No handsome and talented man with millions in his bank account while living in Miami should ever have a problem hooking up—unless he’s Victor Oladipo. The Miami Heat guard recently tweeted about his struggle in finding a relationship. As his tweet went viral, thousands of reactions—ranging from serious tips to women actually raising their hands—flooded […]

Marvel Studios expanded their cinematic universe with the release of the movie entitled “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” In one of the film’s promotions, LaMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, and LiAngelo Ball can be seen talking about their father as part of a funny skit. Sorry, LaVar. Lonzo: “No matter what I do, […]

If a Los Angeles Lakers fan woke up today after an eight-year coma, his or her jaw would immediately drop after seeing the Tinseltown team’s lineup. But when that particular fan reads George Karl’s recent tweet, he or she would give out the Nick Young reaction without knowing about its virality. Karl joined the throngs […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has had enough of the culture that constantly spawns player comparisons and so-called experts’ hot takes. As such, the outspoken superstar took to Twitter in airing his resentment over these conversation points. LOL, when will all these comparisons of people and “expert hot takes” cease to exist? Like bruh, just […]

The Dallas Mavericks had high expectations from Kristaps Porzingis when they executed a blockbuster trade for him in 2019. Two years later, the 7-foot-3 Latvian has seemingly lost a huge chunk of love from Mavs fanatics. This season, Porzingis will have a chance to start fresh under the tutelage of Jason Kidd. The Mavs’ new […]

After being selected No. 1 overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2007 NBA Draft, Greg Oden was touted as, potentially, the next great big man until injuries got in the way of his bright future. Now, Oden is about to embark on a new journey as part of Chris Holtmann’s coaching staff in […]

Some things are considered sacred by sports fans and former San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry had to learn it the hard way. The love for Tim Duncan by Spurs fans is untouchable. No one should diss the Hall of Fame power forward and expect no retaliation from San Antonio’s diehards. Horry was a guest […]

This story has a tie-in with LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, and it’s a fascinating one. Start with this: Not long ago, Shaquille O’Neal and Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell were involved in an awkward situation on national television. With millions watching live, O’Neal questioned Mitchell’s ability to lead the Jazz to the next level. […]

The Golden State Warriors are eager to welcome back Klay Thompson after two seasons of inactivity. Thompson last saw action in Golden State’s NBA Finals loss to the Toronto Raptors in 2019. The plan is for him to make his long-awaited comeback on Christmas Day against Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns. When he’s not […]

Ever since he stepped foot in the NBA, Houston Rockets swingman Kevin Porter Jr. has done nothing but prove his critics wrong. Now, he’s adding the NBA 2K22 team to his list of doubters. Porter Jr. recently asked Ronnie 2K about his overall rating in NBA 2K22 via Twitter. KPJ laid out his expectations but […]

The Phoenix Suns exceeded expectations last season when they ended up in the NBA Finals. After failing to reach the playoffs in 2019-20, the addition of Chris Paul was viewed as an absolute boost. Pundits, though, didn’t see the Suns lording it over the entire Western Conference in spite of their Point God addition. The […]

Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson were supposed to do great things for the New York Knicks. The Los Angeles Lakers forward was at the peak of his powers in the Big Apple. As an executive, Jackson was looking to weave his magic in New York after building dynasties in Chicago and Tinseltown. Unfortunately, things went […]

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant already boast of having powerhouse squads, but the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets aren’t done stacking up their roster. According to Mike Singer of The Denver Post, the Warriors and Nets have their eyes set on Paul Millsap. Veteran Paul Millsap is still out there in free agency. Have […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri has had a lot on his plate this offseason. The team lost arguably the franchise’s greatest player ever in Kyle Lowry and it’s still unclear whether they’ll be able to play in Canada next season due to COVID-19 restrictions. Amid all these, Raptors fans can now breathe easier as Ujiri […]

It’s the offseason but Devin Booker keeps on winning. Not to be outdone by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo’s gold medal flex in the Las Vegas Summer League, the Phoenix Suns star took it a notch higher with the help of Kendall Jenner. In Booker’s Instagram post, a […]

Jalen Green has never been shy in telling everyone why he deserved to be the top overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he’s also not holding back his lack of enthusiasm as far as playing for the Detroit Pistons goes. Just recently, the Houston Rockets‘ prized rookie showed up at his team’s Summer […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Moses Moody will never forget the night he got drafted for two reasons. First, it’s the NBA Draft for heaven’s sake. Second, Kendrick Perkins fumbled his name in a way no one could have ever imagined. Mody Mooses? Mody Moo? Mooses Mody? Perk just couldn’t make up his mind. Kendrick Perkins […]

Now a member of the Chicago Bulls, Lonzo Ball will have new stars to feed in Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar DeRozan. While this stellar list of cast members excites the former second overall pick, Ball’s perfect teammate isn’t among these big names. Instead, Ball sees this tag as befitting another Bulls newcomer in […]

Metta World Peace recently told the story of LeBron James recruiting him back in 2009 to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It quickly became a hot piece all over social media, leading to an inaccurate interpretation that World Peace rectified. Here’s the claim: Metta didn't want to play with Bron in Cleveland. 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/H4xXC0niXA pic.twitter.com/HHmx6AMMnQ […]

Isaiah Thomas has had quite the career trajectory. Drafted 60th overall in 2011 then peaking as an MVP contender in 2017, the former Boston Celtics star has struggled to find a team over the past few years. Thomas recently made news after scoring 81 points in Jamal Crawford’s “The CrawsOver” Pro-Am league, igniting discussions on […]

After a down season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Montrezl Harrell is eager to get his groove back with the Washington Wizards. In his introductory press conference, Harrell detailed his motivation heading into his first year with the Wizards. Via Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington: “I haven’t been an All-Star in this league since […]