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Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Samaki Walker almost fought superstar shooting guard Kobe Bryant during the Black Mamba’s younger years. Fortunately for everyone involved, Bryant and Walker wound up not fighting despite Walker telling Bryant to get off the bus so they could tussle. According to New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman, it […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard wore a slick No. 8 Kobe Bryant jersey as he walked into the arena for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Take a look: 💜💛@DwightHoward arrives for Game 5 of the WCF on TNT! pic.twitter.com/czOdz1I9Cn — NBA on Campus (@nbaoncampus) September 26, 2020 The Lakers are extremely motivated […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis will play in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets despite his ankle injury. Lakers coach Frank Vogel says at his pre-game press briefing that Anthony Davis (ankle) will play in tonight's Game 5 against Denver — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 26, 2020 The Lakers are one win […]

In his first comments since the well-publicized female COVID-19 tester incident at Walt Disney World, Houston Rockets swingman Danuel House sent out a cryptic message on Instagram. House had a female COVID-19 tester in his hotel room, which violated NBA rules. He was forced to leave the Walt Disney bubble during the Rockets’ second-round series […]

According to Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard, his high school coach laughed when he told him his dream was to play in the NBA. Lillard opened up about everything that fuels him in a wide-ranging interview with Golden State Warriors All-Star power forward Draymond Green. .@DamianLillard says his high school coach laughed when he […]

During his media session on Saturday, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talked about All-Star big man Bam Adebayo taking responsibility for the team’s Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. As expected, Spoelstra showered Adebayo with praise. “I love Bam Adebayo and everything he stands for as a competitor,” Erik Spoelstra said […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has perfected a routine in the Walt Disney bubble before he goes to sleep. And yes, it involves drinking wine and playing Madden. .@KingJames' bubble routine 🍷🎮 pic.twitter.com/Mh2NQFB8xj — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 26, 2020 Everyone knows LeBron James loves his wine. The Lakers star and the rest of […]

In his first two seasons in the NBA, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has established himself as an elite scorer and passer. However, Atlanta has only won 49 games since trading for Young on draft night in 2018, something the star floor general is not happy about. As the Hawks conduct their in-market bubble, […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan let rapper Travis Scott film the “Franchise” music video at his Illinois mansion in Highland Park. Per TMZ, the Bulls icon let Scott do it “without hesitation.” TMZ Sports has learned … 29-year-old Travis Scott — who takes pride in his creativity — thought the NBA legend’s $14.8 MILLION pad […]

Future Hall of Famer Vince Carter says the Brooklyn Nets’ third star next to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is already on the roster. Many pundits believe the Nets could trade for a third star this offseason since the team has some solid trade assets in Caris LeVert, Spencer Dinwiddie and Jarrett Allen. However, Carter […]

Things got a little awkward when Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas was asked if All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns was in the team’s in-market bubble. Rosas responded by saying the in-market bubble workouts are “voluntary” and came together quickly in recent weeks. However, the Timberwolves’ boss didn’t answer directly if Towns is there. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love, who won the 2016 championship with Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James, has no problem with Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo winning the 2020 MVP award. However, like James, Love doesn’t understand how LeBron only got 16 first-place votes. “He’s like, ‘I probably wouldn’t have won it. […]

Democratic Staten Island Rep. Max Rose said New York Knicks owner James Dolan should sell the team since he’s a die-hard Knicks fan and Dolan is considered one of the worst owners in sports. Dolan, as sensitive as they come, is getting revenge on Rose by supporting GOP Congressional candidate Nicole Malliotakis, per Jon Levine […]

Jimmy Butler was an unrestricted free agent during the summer of 2019, but the New York Knicks reportedly weren’t interested in signing the All-Star swingman, per Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Knicks’ old management, led by Steve Mills and Scott Perry (the latter of whom is still with the team), supposedly didn’t […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says sharpshooter Luke Kennard has been playing point guard for the team during the in-market bubble. Pistons star Derrick Rose isn’t at the voluntary in-market bubble, so Casey is giving the ball-handling duties to Kennard while Bruce Brown can move back to his natural position of shooting guard, per […]

Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck was so hyped during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat on Friday that he started to smack the glass in front of him in excitement. Take a look at the hilarious moment: The Celtics owner is hype behind the glass. 😭 (via @Marc_DAmico) pic.twitter.com/gPJVfu8Gp3 — […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has been under fire from his critics in the 2020 playoffs, especially during the Miami Heat series in the Eastern Conference Finals. In typical Stevens fashion, though, the Celtics’ tactician said he’s focusing on what he can control to get his team to the NBA Finals. “Everyone’s entitled to […]

During his prime years with the Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson was one of the best players in the NBA. The Answer won the 2001 MVP Award and was a four-time scoring champion. Iverson, though, never played with another true star player on the Sixers. The lack of top-tier support was one of the main reasons […]

NBA legend Allen Iverson, who recently appeared as a guest on the All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, was asked by the two former small forwards to name his favorite players to watch in the Walt Disney bubble down in Orlando, Florida. Iverson, a true student of the game, listed a […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic and small forward Jimmy Butler came into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with some Big Face Coffee merch. Butler, who has been making plenty of headlines at Walt Disney World with his coffee business, apparently solid some coffee to Dragic before the game for the usual price […]

Allen Iverson is one of the best players in NBA history. In fact, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. As most fans of Iverson know, the NBA legend was a superstar high school football player at Bethel high school in Hampton, Virginia. He led his football team to a state championship […]

The Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA world when they hired Hall of Famer Steve Nash as the team’s new head coach, but Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson wasn’t surprised one bit. On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Iverson talked about why he knew Nash would become a […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry didn’t become the greatest shooter in NBA history by accident. The two-time MVP and three-time champion is one of the hardest workers you’ll ever find and he’s never satisfied with himself despite already being recognized as the best shooter who has ever lived. The Warriors are conducting […]

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge believes his team can erase its 3-1 series deficit against the Miami Heat in the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals down in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World. Ainge says he’s not panicking and claims the Celtics’ best basketball “is ahead of us.” “I’m not panicking,” Danny Ainge […]

On March 12, 1997 during his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers, NBA icon Allen Iverson crossed over Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. It was a special play for Iverson since Jordan was his hero growing up. On the latest episode of All The Smoke with former NBA forwards Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Iverson […]

On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, NBA icon Allen Iverson was asked to reveal his basketball Mount Rushmore. Iverson, one of the greatest players in NBA history himself, is going with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal and Stephen Curry. “My favorite is always going […]

Vanessa Bryant recently posted a video of her daughter Capri holding a photo of her dad, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In the adorable video, Capri can be heard saying, “Dada.” Capri Bryant carrying a photo of her father, Kobe, and saying ‘Dada’ 💜💛😢 (via Vanessa Bryant/ IG) pic.twitter.com/Q7cGUX1de8 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 25, […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, who coached Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler on the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves, is incredibly happy for the five-time All-Star’s success this season. Butler has been stellar in his first season with the Heat. He has the team one win away from reaching the 2020 NBA […]

As he expected, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says shooting guard Klay Thompson wasn’t in top form in his first full practice since tearing his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. However, Kerr did tell reporters that Thompson “moved well,” which is a great sign that […]

Jimmy Butler is on the verge of leading the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals in his first year with the team, and he’s also making the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers look foolish. By now, most people should be familiar with Butler’s story. He was the 30th overall pick in the 2011 […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young’s Twitter account got hacked on Friday, and the hacker sent out some NSFW tweets. Fortunately, the Hawks star has gotten control of his account again. Welp, getting hacked… that was a first🤦🏽‍♂️ I apologize to whoever was offended or disturbed by any comments that was made by someone else… […]

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and model Jordyn Woods are officially dating. Woods celebrated her 23rd birthday on Thursday. Towns, one of the best players in the NBA, gave Woods a Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan jersey, as well as other gifts. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFhAY9GhpDV/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFhBDvJBfPN/ It has been a tough year for Karl-Anthony Towns. He tragically lost […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will start Dwight Howard over JaVale McGee in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets. The Los Angeles Lakers are moving Dwight Howard into starting lineup for Game 4 vs. the Nuggets, replacing JaVale McGee. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 25, 2020 Dwight Howard has been playing […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star big man Joel Embiid is now a dad. Embiid had a son with his longtime girlfriend, Anne de Paula. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFiewEmJLA9/ Joel Embiid had a brother named Arthur, who was tragically killed in a car accident six years ago. Arthur was 13 at the time. The Sixers center is naming his son after […]

On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, NBA legend Allen Iverson revealed the one regret he has with the late great Kobe Bryant. Iverson, whose Philadelphia 76ers battled Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2001 NBA Finals, told Barnes and Jackson he wishes he had a […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse would be shocked if point guard Fred VanVleet isn’t back with the team next season. VanVleet becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and he’s expected to be pursued by a bevy of teams on the open market. However, Nurse doesn’t sound too concerned about VanVleet leaving the Raptors. […]

In a surprise turn of events, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine says he called Jim Boylen after the Bulls fired Jimbo as head coach, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. This is interesting since LaVine and Boylen butted heads a lot on the Bulls. Zach LaVine said he called Jim Boylen after his […]

In Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers, NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson crossed over Lakers point guard Tyronn Lue, hit a jump shot, and then stepped over Lue right in front of the Lakers’ bench. It is one of the most iconic plays in NBA […]

Houston Rockets swingman Danuel House had a female COVID-19 tester in his hotel room at the Walt Disney bubble for multiple hours, which violated NBA rules. As a result of his mistake, House was forced to leave the bubble while the Rockets were playing the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the playoffs. […]