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Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo could be eyeing a move to the Miami Heat soon. According to the Indianapolis Star, the strongest preliminary indication is that the Heat are the team that Oladipo wants to play for next. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald: The chatter began with The Athletic’s Shams Charania noting […]

James Harden and Russell Westbrook didn’t travel with the Houston Rockets to Orlando on Thursday, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. However, the MVPs will join the Rockets at Walt Disney World in the near future. Houston stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook did not travel with Rockets today to Orlando and will […]

Ever wondered what it’s really like playing with Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James? Former NBA guard Mario Chalmers, who played with LeBron on the Miami Heat from 2010 to 2014 (though not the Lakers), talked about it with Alex Kennedy on the HoopsHype Podcast.  Via David Akerman of Heat Nation: “Playing with […]

Multiple teams believe New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball’s younger brother, LaMelo Ball, wants to get drafted by the New York Knicks, per Ian Begley of SNY. If the Knicks end up with a pick outside the top three in the 2020 draft, they will probably have to trade up to draft Ball, who […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is a man on a mission to show everyone that he’s still an elite player despite his ACL tear, according to teammate Damion Lee. During the “Runnin’ Plays” podcast with Kerith Burke and Grant Liffmann of NBC Sports Bay Area, Lee revealed what Thompson’s goal for the […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant and Michael Beasley are very close friends off the court. So when the team signed Beasley, many fans speculated that Durant advised Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks to sign the former No. 2 overall pick. However, Marks told Nets reporters on Thursday that wasn’t the case. Sean Marks […]

Jamal Crawford is back in the NBA after signing with the Brooklyn Nets and the veteran scorer is beyond thrilled. You wanna make God laugh, tell him your plan. He'll tell you, sit back and watch this.. So thankful for alllllllllll the positive energy. Beyond humbled and blessed 🙏🏾🙌🏽 — 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) July […]

NBA players will have access to some of the rides and experiences that Walt Disney World has to offer, according to a league memo that USA TODAY’s Jeff Zillgitt obtained. The NBA has made arrangements with Disney to provide access to attractions and experiences, including after-hours access to Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom, Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid has arrived to Walt Disney World and he made a grand entrance. The Sixers star showed up to Orlando in a hazmat suit and mask. Joel Embiid has arrived for the flight to Orlando, in full mask, suit and glove gear. pic.twitter.com/Nz7hOtc69E — NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) July 9, 2020 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers were supposedly interested in trading for Derrick Rose at the 2020 trade deadline. However, the Detroit Pistons chose not to move the former MVP unless they got a first-round pick in return. One Western Conference executive believes the Pistons “mishandled” the Rose situation and should have traded […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Eric Paschall was recently racially profiled by a white lady at his apartment building. The Warriors forward took to Twitter to voice his disgust. I just had a white lady in the apartment building I live in telI me that I don’t live here! Being profiled at its finest! This is […]

Patrick Beverley and the Los Angeles Clippers are staying at the Gran Destino Tower at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. And by the looks of it, Beverley has a pretty sweet setup in his hotel room. .@patbev21 is right at home in the bubble. 🏠 pic.twitter.com/KRNgbIpa3K — SLAM (@SLAMonline) July 9, 2020 The Gran […]

Jamal Crawford is back in the NBA after Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported the veteran guard is signing with the Brooklyn Nets, who are in desperate need of bodies for the “bubble” games down in Orlando, Florida. As expected, the NBA world is thrilled for Crawford, who is one of the nicest […]

NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill is bullish on the Houston Rockets’ chances to win the 2020 title down in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World. During an interview with NBA TV on Wednesday, Hill said the Rockets — led by MVPs James Harden and Russell Westbrook — are “a dangerous team that nobody wants […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has listed his beautiful Malibu Beach house for nearly $13 million, per Mark David of Variety. Rivers bought the house back in 2017 for around $9.5 million. It has four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Doc Rivers, a former NBA All-Star player and championship coach, who since 2013 has […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard did not travel with the team on Wednesday to Walt Disney World for the resumption of the 2019-20 season, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Leonard was given permission by the Clippers to tend to a family matter. He is expected to join the team in Orlando […]

In an interview with Carol Tshabalala, former Chicago Bulls small forward Luol Deng went off on ex-Chicago general manager Gar Forman. Forman chose to trade Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2013-14 season after Derrick Rose suffered his second major knee injury. This came after Deng and head coach Tom Thibodeau told Forman that […]

It appears the NBA hiatus was a productive one for Los Angeles Lakers veteran point guard Rajon Rondo. The former Boston Celtics star recently showed off his ripped body in a workout at the Lakers’ practice facility, causing some Purple and Gold fans to speculate they might see “Playoff Rondo” once the 2020 postseason starts. […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones found a dead roach in his Orlando hotel room. The Grizzlies, along with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic, are staying at the Grand Floridian hotel at the Walt Disney Campus in Orlando, Florida. Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) posted […]

NBA champion and current TNT analyst Kenny Smith is a big fan of Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green. While Smith’s TNT partner, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, has taken plenty of shots at Green in the past, Smith believes the Warriors’ do-it-all big man is a player who nightly contributes to winning. […]

In 2019, NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, Milwaukee Bucks owner Wes Edens and Boston Celtics owners Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck created Cincoro Tequila. Per Sip Whiskey, Cincoro Tequila is made using agaves sourced from private farms in both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico. The different […]

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony believes five other sports teams should change their nicknames in the wake of the Washington Redskins’ nickname controversy. The NBA legend says the use of Native American mascot names needs to end. We are not equal until all our communities are equal. In support of our Native American […]

During the summer of 2010, LeBron James was an unrestricted free agent and met with six NBA teams: the New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. As everyone knows, James signed with the Heat, creating the Big 3 with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh down in […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was so bad at his job that he didn’t even meet with LeBron James during the summer of 2010 when The King was a free agent. Rumor has it that the only player Sterling ever met with in free agency was Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Via […]

The jersey statements that NBA superstars Damian Lillard and Chris Paul will have on the back of their uniforms during the Orlando games have been revealed. Other notable NBA players’ jersey statements have been disclosed as well. Thunder guard and @NBPA president Chris Paul will have “EQUALITY” on the back of his jersey during the […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is statistically vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 and developing symptoms since he’s 71 years old. However, that’s not going to stop the legendary tactician from coaching the Spurs at the “bubble” games, which are taking place at the Walt Disney Resort. According to Mike Finger of the San Antonio […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade admitted that Vince Carter inspired him to do chin-ups before games. “It all started from being that young kid that got a chance to get into the arena to see one of his favorite players.” @DwyaneWade says Vince Carter inspired him to do chin-ups before games. (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/D7gcoUZtl6 — […]

Houston Rockets superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook both used the NBA hiatus to work on their bodies, and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade believes that spells trouble for the other 21 teams in Orlando, Florida. “Skinny James Harden” took NBA Twitter by storm. The 2018 MVP lost a ton of weight during the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in desperate need of bodies for the “bubble” games in Orlando, and Utah Jazz shooting guard Jordan Clarkson believes the team should take a look at Nick Young, AKA “Swaggy P.” Once the season resumes on July 30, the Nets will be without Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, DeAndre Jordan, […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA title, shooting guard Avery Bradley will receive a championship ring. However, Bradley told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports he’s not 100 percent certain he will accept the ring since he’s not playing in the “bubble” games down in Orlando, Florida. “Yes, [Lakers general manager] Rob Pelinka […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is taking his love for Thanos to another level. The new face of the Pelicans franchise recently got a custom Thanos chain for his 20th birthday. The fancy new jewelry is the famous Thanos gauntlet. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWpwx_nVbW/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWtdU3narE/ Williamson is already built like Thanos. Now, the high-flyer has a mini […]

The Denver Nuggets departed for Orlando on Tuesday, but All-Star big man Nikola Jokic wasn’t on the flight. According to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Jokic is still in Serbia. The Nuggets star is healthy and has tested negative for COVID-19 after contracting the virus a few weeks ago. However, he has to produce two negative […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ leadership qualities were on full display during the NBA hiatus. According to Lakers shooting guard Danny Green, LeBron was in constant communication with his teammates and it wasn’t always just about basketball. “He’s been the leader he’s always been since Day 1,” Danny Green said about LeBron […]

Before the start of the 2019-20 season, Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal watched “a lot” of film of Houston Rockets superstar James Harden and San Antonio Spurs All-Star DeMar DeRozan. Beal, who has established himself as one of the best players in the league, said he studied how Harden and DeRozan used their arms […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart believes the sky is the limit for small forward Jayson Tatum. During a conference call with Celtics reporters on Tuesday, Smart said Tatum is on his way to becoming one of the greatest players in NBA history. Marcus Smart on Jayson Tatum: “I think that he’s on the right […]

When Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall returns to the court in 2020-21, he won’t need to have the ball in his hands all the time for the team to succeed. Wall’s backcourt mate, Bradley Beal, has established himself as a superstar in the NBA. With that said, Wall is thrilled that the Wizards […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Dwight Howard in the offseason to replace DeMarcus Cousins, some fans didn’t like the move. After all, Howard’s first stint with the club was a disaster and the former Orlando Magic star had egos issues with the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets. However, Howard was able to […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was one of the notable NBA players who contracted the coronavirus. The rugged defender has fully recovered from COVID-19 and will continue to donate his blood plasma. During a conference call with Celtics reporters on Tuesday, Smart also talked about how scared he was when he first tested positive for […]

At least six children were killed in shootings across the country over the weekend, something Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is deeply saddened by. So so damn sad man!!! They are just innocent, beautiful, strong kids! 😢😢😢😢😢. What’s wrong with people?!?!?!? My thoughts and prayers goes out to each one of their […]