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The Golden State Warriors are bent on reclaiming their seat alongside the league’s elite teams. Yet, true to Joe Lacob’s “light years” claim, the Dubs are looking for more pieces to bolster their stacked lineup. Ben Simmons’ name has been floating for quite some time as a potential trade acquisition for the Warriors. It presents […]

Houston Rockets rookie Josh Christopher made a good account of himself in his Summer League debut. But he still has a ton of learning ahead, both on and off the court. That said, the Rockets’ newbie had just received a harsh lesson on how the internet never forgets. A 2016 tweet from Christopher is making […]

After four seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kyle Kuzma is turning on a new leaf as part of the Washington Wizards. By the looks of it, the young forward can’t wait to start his new chapter in Washington. It’s time DC!!😎 https://t.co/M09iEcBpUu — kuz (@kylekuzma) August 7, 2021 Kuzma was part of the blockbuster […]

Many have attempted but only Giannis Antetokounmpo has been deemed worthy to take on the mantle of Superman—according to Shaquille O’Neal at least. Sorry, Dwight Howard. In his Instagram post, the Hall of Fame center recently bestowed the Milwaukee Bucks superstar with the proverbial keys to his Kryptonian ship, giving up the nickname Shaq has […]

Damian Lillard has proven himself to have a big heart countless times for the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, Team USA got to experience the All-Star point guard’s dedication. According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, Lillard powered through an injury during Team USA’s gold medal run at the Olympics. Damian Lillard played […]

Rudy Gobert and Team France had a heartbreaking finish to their campaign at the Tokyo Olympics, losing to Kevin Durant and Team USA in the gold medal match, 87-82. Gobert and co. gave it their all against the Americans until succumbing in the closing moments of the game. After the final buzzer, the Utah Jazz […]

Kyle Lowry‘s departure from the Toronto Raptors signaled the end of an era for the franchise up north. The 2019 NBA champion decided to take his talents to South Beach but his heart will forever be in The Six. He’s arguably the greatest Raptor of all time. His jersey will eventually be retired in Toronto. […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to bolster their already-solid backcourt rotation with the impending signing of Elfrid Payton, per NBA insider Keith Smith. The Phoenix Suns had great success getting Cameron Payne back on track. Per a source, the Suns are hoping to run that back by signing Elfrid Payton to a one-year, veteran minimum […]

DeMar DeRozan, one of the offseason’s biggest catches in free agency, decided to test the air in the Windy City, moving to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal with the San Antonio Spurs. Prior to DeRozan’s decision, the L.A. Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to be targeting the former All-Star’s services. The […]

Kevin Durant and PJ Tucker have fought each other in multiple high-stake battles in recent years. In spite of the countless back-and-forth between them on the court, these two competitors have developed a mutual respect for one another—enough to warrant some good old ribbing from time to time. The Miami Heat’s newly acquired forward recently […]

Devonte’ Graham is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans after a sign-and-trade deal was agreed upon with the Charlotte Hornets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The New Orleans Pelicans are landing Charlotte restricted free agent guard Devonte Graham on a four-year, $47M contract in a sign-and-trade deal, agents Ty Sullivan and Austin Brown of [CAA Basketball] […]

After his first season with the L.A. Clippers was cut short with an injury, Serge Ibaka has decided to pick up his player option worth $9,720,900, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. As of writing, he is projected to be the sixth-highest paid player on the Clippers’ payroll. Ibaka’s decision secures another big body on […]

Cade Cunningham is poised to take over the reins of the franchise that will draft him on July 29th. But that wouldn’t have been a future scenario if not for Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki and Cunningham aren’t tight. They’re probably not acquaintances either. However, the Mavs icon served as Cunningham’s basketball hero while […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were doubted and lambasted by naysayers throughout the year, peaking deep into their playoff run and early in the NBA Finals. But after Antetokounmpo’s ridiculous performance in six games against the Phoenix Suns to capture the Larry O’Brien trophy, the apology list is only growing. The 2021 NBA Finals […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant just won’t let his Team USA teammate and Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine off the hook at the Tokyo Olympics. Durant went on Instagram live to document his Olympic experience and found LaVine as his favorite roast subject. KD poked fun at LaVine’s defense, giving Bulls head coach Billy Donovan […]

Chris Paul came THIS close to winning that elusive championship. The Phoenix Suns point guard played a helluva postseason but ultimately fell short against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. All year long, Paul proved his doubters wrong in leading the Suns to the second-best overall record in the regular season. Come […]

Damian Lillard‘s supermax contract with the Portland Trail Blazers is about to kick in starting next season, but the superstar guard remains a hot commodity among teams looking for a blockbuster trade. The buzz began after the Blazers’ first-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. Lillard played some of the best basketball of […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are about to enter an unfamiliar territory in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Down 3-2 against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Suns now face their first elimination game in the 2021 postseason. However, the odds are stacked against the Suns before tipoff in Milwaukee on Tuesday night. ESPN’s Dave […]

What’s an NBA Finals without LeBron James, right? Say no more, Bron fans, as the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is in attendance for Game 5 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. 👑👋#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/dYFQjlT1fJ — NBA UK (@NBAUK) July 18, 2021 It’s been a while since James’ presence has graced an NBA game after the […]

CJ McCollum is all out in support of Portland Trail Blazers teammate Damian Lillard and Team USA, but he’s also in touch with the reality that this squad is facing. Losing two of their three exhibition games to date coupled with the exit of two original roster selections, Gregg Popovich and co. are met with […]

The Golden State Warriors dynasty was not built on roses. As super-powered as their roster was, especially since Kevin Durant joined the Dubs, the team had to go through external and internal fires to develop their chemistry and mettle. One testy instance involved Durant getting irritated by then-Warriors teammates Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green in […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson continues to be the offseason gift that keeps on giving, at least, in the content space. In his latest IG live, Thompson talked about many splendid things, one of which was the Warriors’ future outlook given their two lottery picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. As transcribed by Anthony Slater […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he hangs it up in the future. He owns one of the most decorated resumes in NBA history, but one major accolade has remained elusive to this day—the NBA Finals MVP. Curry’s first crack at the award came during […]

Bradley Beal led Team USA’s offensive attack in their exhibition win over Argentina on Monday night, snapping the United States’ two-game losing streak in these Las Vegas friendlies. The losses to Nigeria and Australia reminded everyone that Team USA’s competition is slowly but surely moving in the right direction. Despite missing the services of Devin […]

In a top-heavy NBA Draft class, the Houston Rockets are considered extremely fortunate to own the second overall pick. But at a time when many still consider this year’s already-loaded pool as the Cade Cunningham draft, there’s no stopping the Rockets from aiming at the crown jewel of 2021’s batch of prospects. The Ringer’s Kevin […]

LaMelo Ball‘s Rookie of the Year trophy has its newest companion inside the Charlotte Hornets guard’s crib. After a sterling debut season in the NBA, Ball gets recognized once more at the 2021 ESPYS. This year’s Best Breakthrough Athlete … Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball 🛸🕺 @MELOD1P @ESPYS pic.twitter.com/Q6pOBI1ENk — ESPN (@espn) July 11, […]

From being one of the worst teams in the NBA to enjoying an impressive bubble run in last season’s Disney World bubble, the Phoenix Suns‘ young core has steadily improved. Chris Paul‘s arrival, though, led to the Suns’ exponential improvement this season that has them two games away from their first championship. While there’s no […]

Stephen Curry would’ve supercharged Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics had he opted to represent the country once again. However, the Golden State Warriors superstar is looking at the big picture ahead of a redemption season in 2021-22. Begging off was not easy for Curry but he is not regretting the decision, per ESPN’s Nick […]

Chris Paul has been a godsend for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns this season. After a gutsy finish to their 2019-20 campaign with an undefeated bubble run, Paul’s arrival helped catapult the Suns to great heights this year. For Booker, the veteran presence brought by Paul elevated his game but the road was not […]

Tyler Herro is out to put the memories of his harsh sophomore season to rest. As the Miami Heat guard is doing his part to bounce back strong in year three, his latest training video appears to have backfired in terms of changing the critics’ perception. Herro posted his best Ryan Garcia impersonation on Saturday, […]

The world is nearing the release of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” As such, promotions for the highly-anticipated film are in full gear. One of its latest efforts involves James’ co-star in Bugs Bunny appearing in UNINTERRUPTED‘s “The Shop” for some good old exchange of jabs with the Lakers’ […]

In mid-June, LeBron James went on a lengthy rant about injuries, claiming the NBA should’ve listened to his message early on. It drew several responses around the league with Shaquille O’Neal being the latest to react to the Los Angeles Laker superstar’s statement. In an interview with CNBC’s Jessica Golden, O’Neal reminded that athletes are […]

Time and again, Chris Paul has proven to be a blessing for big men. From his early days with the New Orleans Hornets to his current tenure for the Phoenix Suns, the Point God has managed to raise his centers’ level of play. New York Times best-selling author Chris Palmer notes one specific impact Paul […]

Sans Kawhi Leonard, the L.A. Clippers have had their backs against the wall in the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. To recall, Leonard suffered a knee injury in Game 4 of L.A.’s Western Conference Semifinals series against the Utah Jazz. He has been unable to suit up since. To make things worse, an […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has been much-maligned after the Sixers’ playoff exit but rumors suggest he could get a fresh start with the Golden State Warriors. Stephen A. Smith spilled the tea during an episode of ESPN’s First Take, saying that the initial moves have already been conducted. “I believe the Golden State […]

There is a new normal for the Phoenix Suns in Game 3—at least for Devin Booker who will be wearing a protective mask Thursday night. To recall, the All-Star shooting guard broke his nose in Game 2 after what seemed to be a collision with L.A. Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley. Despite being hurt, Booker […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has waged countless battles against Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, giving fans treats straight from the basketball gods. Such head-to-head matchups have ignited plenty of debates between fanbases but who among these foes deserve the title of James’ one true rival? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who’s been covering […]

A Los Angeles Lakers offseason is not complete without the usual fan-induced trade buzz regardless of the logic. The 2021 edition of this annual La La Land tradition just received a heavy dose of vitriol thanks to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. This makes Russell Westbrook the likely subject of the next wave of jersey swaps […]

Terance Mann is fresh from having the game of his life in leading the L.A. Clippers to their first Western Conference Finals appearance in franchise history. But all these could not have happened if not for a call which he almost missed in 2019. An old video of Mann surfaced where he shares an incredible […]