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When the Brooklyn Nets called Jamal Crawford and told him they were signing him for the rest of the 2019-20 season, the veteran shooting guard thought it was a dream. After not getting signed by a team before the season was suspended in March, Crawford thought his NBA career was over. Fortunately for the three-time […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant leads the list of inductees for this year’s Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, per Donald Hunt of the Philadelphia Tribune.  The Lakers icon played his high school ball at Lower Merion in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Due to the recent announcement in regards to COVID-19 restricting large gatherings in Philadelphia for the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans franchise — which was called the New Orleans Hornets from 2002 to 2013 and also held the title of New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets due to the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina — has only had two Hall of Fame talents suit up for the club. Chris Paul and Anthony Davis established […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s latest update on shooting guard Klay Thompson should get Dubs fans excited about next season. As a guest on the “Hoops Adjacent” podcast with The Athletic’s David Aldridge, Kerr said Thompson is ready to go for the 2020-21 season and was looking sharp in a recent workout. “I […]

The Washington Wizards franchise has consistently been home to talented players since becoming a pro team all the way back in 1961. Unfortunately, some players are remembered by fans more than others for a variety of reasons. With that said, we take a look at the five best Wizards players some fans may have forgotten […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox suffered a left ankle sprain in practice on Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days. Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox suffered a left ankle sprain in practice today. He will be reevaluated in 7-10 days. — Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) July 15, 2020 The “bubble” games are set […]

The Atlanta Hawks have only one championship in franchise history despite some gifted players suiting up for the club. When someone mentions the Hawks franchise, the first few names that usually come to mind are Dominique Wilkins, Bob Pettit, Cliff Hagan, Doc Rivers and Lou Hudson. These players had successful careers with the franchise and […]

Some tremendously talented players have suited up for the Sacramento Kings since the franchise became a pro team all the way back in 1948. Unfortunately, since the Kings have only captured one championship in franchise history, fans often forget about a few players who have donned the Sacramento uniform. With that said, we take a […]

When someone mentions the Indiana Pacers, you usually think about Reggie Miller, Mel Daniels, Paul George, Jermaine O’Neal, Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) and George McGinnis. These players had successful careers with the Pacers and left their mark on the organization. However, there have been some players who have suited up for the Pacers that […]

To win the 2020 championship in Orlando, the Boston Celtics are going to need point guard Kemba Walker to play like a superstar. With that said, the Celtics are using a unique training approach to keep Walker healthy for the “bubble” games, which start on July 30. This plan involves not having Kemba participate in […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield had some fun during his conference call with reporters on Tuesday. The Kings’ sharpshooter joked he’s going to channel his inner El Chapo and build a tunnel to sneak out of the Orlando bubble without anyone knowing. A reminder why media sessions with Buddy Hield are always fun. He […]

When Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was told he tested positive for COVID-19 in Serbia, the Joker was “surprised.” While speaking to Nuggets reporters on Tuesday for the first time since March, Jokic spoke about his “weird” COVID-19 test. “It was kind of weird, because I was feeling good,” Nikola Jokic said, via ESPN. “I […]

During his conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder revealed he’s going to leave the Orlando bubble in three to four weeks for the birth of his second child. Players who leave the Disney World bubble are currently subject to a 10-day quarantine upon their return to Orlando, Florida. […]

Another day, another trick shot from Mavs star Luka Doncic. However, this time, we have some footage of Doncic getting humbled by a Dallas coach. Take a look: Luka drills ANOTHER trick shot but then goes 1-1 vs coach 😳 @luka7doncic (via @think2win, @jjbareapr) pic.twitter.com/ZPc3yaZ01I — Overtime (@overtime) July 15, 2020 It’s about time someone […]

While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic talked about his new physique. Pictures showed that Jokic lost a lot of weight during the NBA hiatus. However, the Nuggets star says he only lost three to five pounds. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic: "I didn't lose that much pounds during quarantine. I'm […]

Former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau is still the favorite to land the New York Knicks’ head-coaching job despite Jason Kidd’s “great interview” with the club, per Marc Berman of the New York Post. Since Thibodeau already has a rapport with Leon Rose, most league observers had a sense that New […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden was draining triples at the Toyota Center late Monday night. Harden, who isn’t in Orlando with the Rockets at Walt Disney World, looks like he’s ready to tear up the league once he joins his teammates at the “bubble” games. James Harden may not be with the Rockets yet, but […]

Turning a negative into a positive is a great virtue to have in life, and Houston Rockets combo guard Austin Rivers is practicing it by looking at the positives of James Harden and Russell Westbrook not being in Orlando at the moment. Westbrook tested positive for COVID-19, so he’s still in quarantine. Harden, meanwhile, is […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler understands that the most mentally tough team will win the 2020 championship in Orlando. Fortunately for Heat fans, Butler said he and his teammates are capable of handling the adversity of the “bubble” games. “It’s going to be tough,” Jimmy Butler said of the mental edge needed to win […]

During the latest episode of “What’s In Your Glass” with comedian and actor Mike Epps, Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony spoke about how the NBA hiatus benefited him, both mentally and physically. Anthony mentioned that having a four-month layoff due to the global COVID-19 pandemic has him feeling “fresh” for the bubble games. […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently helped a woman whose car was left stranded along a Florida interstate. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, the NBA icon was traveling on Interstate 75 near Gainesville on Monday when he saw the woman pull to the side of the road. “Yesterday, Shaquille O’Neal was traveling through Alachua […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has arrived at Walt Disney World for the season’s restart. However, Jokic is waiting for the results of his physical tests before he can join his teammates on the practice floor, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sources: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been cleared from quarantine, but […]

During his conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler spoke about what life in the Orlando bubble has been like so far. Butler, who was homeless at one point after his mom kicked him out of the house as a youngster, said no player should be complaining about the Orlando […]

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams used the “rat” emoji to react to the news that NBA players are snitching on their brothers. 🐀 😂😂 https://t.co/hPrL4zL1bu — Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) July 14, 2020 By the looks of NBA Twitter, it appears most fans believe Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul is one of […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler tried to play coy when he was asked about facing T.J. Warren and the Indiana Pacers twice in Orlando during the seeding games. However, everyone in the NBA knows Butler is looking forward to the Heat’s two games against the Pacers after what happened the last time the […]

During a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler said he’s planning to leave the back of his jersey blank. Butler, the Heat’s best player, believes leaving the back of his jersey empty will represent who he would be if he wasn’t a professional basketball player: Jimmy Butler says he […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant’s show, “The Boardroom,” has been canceled by ESPN, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. The show was on ESPN+, a $4.99-per-month subscription-based service. It featured Durant, former NBA guard Jay Williams and KD’s manager Rich Kleiman. “The Boardroom” aimed to “bring fans behind the scenes […]

Multiple tips have been placed into the NBA’s anonymous hotline to report protocol violations at Disney World, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Some players have received warnings from violations, sources said, as league ensures social distancing and mask protocols on campus. https://t.co/LSRX6cXWfP — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 14, 2020 The NBA created […]

Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Barnes is in quarantine and will join the Kings in Orlando after he has completed his quarantine: pic.twitter.com/4TXEL0kcCV — Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) July 14, 2020 Barnes, Buddy Hield, Jabari Parker and Alex Len are the known Kings players to […]

For the Phoenix Suns to shock the world and reach the 2020 playoffs, All-Star shooting guard Devin Booker and second-year center Deandre Ayton essentially have to play like superstars in the eight seeding games which are set to start on July 30 at Disney World. Suns head coach Monty Williams has commented in recent days […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley will wear “I Am A Man” on the back of his jersey for the “bubble” games down in Orlando, Florida. The Jazz floor general told reporters on Monday he consulted with his family and thought it would be appropriate, given that it references the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers’ strike. […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan did not join the team in Orlando at Walt Disney World, per Don Harris of News 4 San Antonio. Duncan, who is an assistant coach on the Spurs, is helping star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge recover from shoulder surgery. Aldridge won’t be playing in the Orlando games as a […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo previously said he wasn’t going to play in the Orlando games. However, there is a growing belief now that Oladipo will attempt to play in the NBA’s restarted season after multiple strong team practices in Orlando with the Pacers, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. There is […]

During his conference call with reporters on Monday, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers addressed the thumb injury of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo. Rondo suffered a fracture in his right thumb and will undergo surgery this week. Rivers, who won a title with Rondo in 2008 on the Boston Celtics, said […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard couldn’t hold back his famous laugh during his conference call with reporters on Monday. When there were some technical difficulties with the Zoom call, Leonard started laughing. We got a Kawhi Leonard laugh on the Clippers conference call today 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/F1zvJhpQts — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) July 13, […]

During his conference call with reporters on Monday, Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard admitted he wasn’t surprised COVID-19 got into the Orlando bubble at Walt Disney World. Out of the 322 players tested for COVID-19 at Disney World, two tested positive. Leonard, who arrived at the Disney campus a bit late due to a […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo has a fracture in his right thumb and will leave Orlando to undergo surgery this week. Rondo is expected to need six to eight weeks to recover from his injury, so it’s possible the former Boston Celtics star can return to the Lakers’ lineup for the 2020 playoffs. […]

The NBA has announced that two players have tested positive for COVID-19 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. A total of 322 NBA players in the Orlando bubble were tested for COVID-19. According to the announcement, the two players who tested positive never cleared quarantine and have since left the Disney campus to isolate […]

Sacramento Kings big man Richaun Holmes admits he “accidentally” broke the NBA bubble by crossing the campus line and picking up food. As a result, Holmes is back in quarantine for eight more days: pic.twitter.com/8OGZC7QArr — Richaun Holmes (@Rich_Holmes22) July 13, 2020 Did someone use the “snitch hotline” to rat out Holmes? It’s technically possible […]