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Since becoming an NBA team in 1967, the Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder franchise has just one championship. That came back in 1979, when the SuperSonics defeated the Washington Bullets in the ’79 Finals. The ’96 SuperSonics led by Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp were close to winning the championship. But they ran into the 72-10 […]

Two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas is confident he could score once on prime Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls’ Twitter account tweeted a hypothetical scenario where you’re offered $5 million to score against Jordan 1-on-1. You’re given 10 chances and if you don’t score once, you can’t listen to music ever again. For sure I’m scoring […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell becomes an unrestricted free agent whenever the 2020-21 free agency period begins. As expected, Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams is hoping Harrell re-signs with the team. However, Williams wants Harrell to get the money he deserves since he does have a family to provide for: Williams on Montrezl Harrell’s upcoming […]

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams had the privilege of playing with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. While speaking with Ros Gold-Onwude, Williams told an epic Bryant story involving Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton. Barton was torching the Lakers in the first half of a game and head coach Byron Scott was prepared […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley says if there’s beef between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, then they will have to handle it like grown men. Mitchell is reportedly upset at Gobert for how the Jazz center acted before his positive COVID-19 test. Multiple reports have said that Gobert was touching players’ belongings in the […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley says players around the league are feeling confident about the 2019-20 season resuming. This is pretty surprising to hear given COVID-19 continues to spread across the world. However, the Jazz star did acknowledge there are several things that need to be worked out before the NBA can resume play: “We’re […]

Golden State Warriors co-executive chairman Peter Guber is putting his 2015 NBA championship ring up for auction as part of a fundraising effort in partnership with Fanatics. The starting bid was $50,000.00 and it’s now at $65,000.00: “I know how much need there is in this country,” Guber said in announcing the auction. “And how […]

The NBA and NBPA have agreed on the withholding of 25 percent of each players’ paycheck beginning on May 15, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal gives a gradual reduction in salary should a “force majeure provision” be enacted if the 2019-20 season has to be canceled altogether: ESPN Sources: The NBA and NBPA […]

As part of the #ALLINCHALLENGE, the NBA is giving a fan the chance to be selected at the 2021 draft. As part of the #ALLINCHALLENGE, the @NBA is giving a fan the chance to be selected at the 2021 draft. Join here: https://t.co/fJXJQkKiVX pic.twitter.com/inLkxVFBX3 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 17, 2020 Here’s the description […]

Since becoming the No. 1 overall pick by his hometown Chicago Bulls in 2008, Derrick Rose has had his fair share of spectacular games. After all, you don’t become the youngest MVP in NBA history without putting on a show for an entire 82-game season. In 596 career games with the Bulls, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry and shooting guard Klay Thompson were the latest NBA stars to get impersonated by “Maxisnicee.” That was about as many minutes as we played this year! @KlayThompson 😂 https://t.co/LqPjk1NFKX — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) April 17, 2020 Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson weren’t able to suit up with […]

As an ABA franchise, the Nets have won two championships thanks to the heroics of Hall of Famer Julius Irving. However, since becoming an NBA team in 1976, the Nets have zero titles. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan will look to lead the Brooklyn Nets to the championship whenever the 2020-21 […]

Since becoming an NBA team at the start of the 1976-77 season after playing in the ABA from 1967-76, the Indiana Pacers have zero NBA championships. However, that doesn’t mean the Pacers haven’t been home to some elite teams. In fact, there was one Indiana club which almost won the whole thing. That was the […]

Since entering the NBA in 2002, the New Orleans Pelicans have undergone a few location and name changes. First, the franchise was the New Orleans Hornets. However, the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina forced the Hornets to play two years in Oklahoma City, where they were called the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets. The franchise finally […]

Since coming to the NBA in 1974 as an expansion team, the Utah Jazz have a record of 2,005-1,701 and 28 playoff appearances. Numerous Hall of Famers and All-Stars have played for the Jazz in their rich franchise history. However, the Jazz have zero championships as a franchise. They are one of a few teams […]

Before he came into the NBA, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant said Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook was his favorite player. Just like Westbrook, once the ball tips, Morant only has one friend on the court and that’s the ball itself. The Grizzlies rookie is a fierce competitor who doesn’t back down from anyone […]

On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant talked about the Andre Iguodala situation Memphis dealt with this season. The Golden State Warriors were forced to trade Iguodala to the Grizzlies in order to create room to acquire D’Angelo Russell as part of […]

JR Smith and the Denver Nuggets faced Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2009 Western Conference Finals. During a recent interview with Bleacher Report, Smith was asked what his favorite Bryant memory was. JR talked about a moment he and his nephew had with the Lakers legend after one of the games […]

Derrick Rose is one of eight players in NBA history to have at least 10 consecutive signature shoes with a brand. That’s what happens when you’re the youngest MVP in league history. Rose joins Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Allen Iverson and Kevin Durant as the only players to have […]

Since becoming an NBA team back in 1989, the Orlando Magic have made the playoffs 15 times. However, the franchise has yet to win a championship. Despite having a few Hall of Famers play for the team, the Magic are still searching for that first elusive title in franchise history. Orlando fans thought Penny Hardaway […]

With three championships in franchise history and a total of 42 playoff appearances, the Detroit Pistons have been home to some of the best teams in NBA history. However, none was better than the 1988-89 Pistons team, the club’s first championship squad. Head coach Chuck Daly’s group was coming off a Finals loss to the […]

Despite having zero championships in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets have frequently given basketball fans in the Mile High City a team that is thrilling to watch. While glossing over the history of the Nuggets — who used to be in the ABA and were called the Denver Rockets — a few teams will certainly […]

NBA fans who are planning to watch “The Last Dance” with their kids will be able to tune into ESPN2. ESPN announced that they will air the “The Last Dance” on ESPN2 without curse words. The version with F-bombs will air on ESPN: ESPN just announced that they will air the Michael Jordan doc, "The […]

Shaquille O’Neal is arguably the most dominant player in NBA history, but even he was scared of Michael Jordan when he first got to the league. Shaq says he was terrified of Jordan because MJ was like a god to him: Shaq compares watching Michael Jordan's game to "watching a god." (via @arielhelwani) pic.twitter.com/vH97FjdORQ — […]

Detroit Pistons star point guard Derrick Rose has undergone four knee surgeries in his career and yet he’s still one of the best players in the league. Former NBA guard Stephon Marbury is one of the few people who isn’t surprised. Before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19, Rose was the best player […]

If you ever find yourself talking to a Minnesota Timberwolves fan, there’s only one club that will entice that person to have a discussion about their franchise. Since becoming an NBA team in 1989, the Timberwolves have a putrid record of 980-1,496. They’ve only been to the playoffs nine times and have never gone to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have just one championship in franchise history since becoming an NBA club back in 1970. What is impressive, though, is that the Blazers won their lone title in their seventh season of existence. It usually takes expansion teams longer than that to capture a ring, but Portland got lucky after landing […]

The Miami Heat have made the playoffs 20 times since its inaugural season back in 1988, winning the championship three times in that span. Plenty of Hall of Famers have played for the South Beach franchise, making it one of the hallmark organizations of the NBA. However, there’s one Heat team that stands out when […]

With 17 championships in franchise history and a total of 57 playoff appearances, the Boston Celtics are the winningest organization in NBA history. Upon researching and reviewing Celtics news, the C’s won their first championship back in 1957 under the leadership of Boston icon Red Auerbach. The franchise won eight titles in a row at […]

Despite being one of the most storied NBA franchises we have, the New York Knicks have only won two championships. The franchise has appeared in the playoffs 42 times since 1946, but capturing that elusive title has only come New York’s way twice. The 1969-70 Knicks were the first New York team in franchise history […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have zero championships in franchise history. They have made the postseason 14 times since 1970, but they don’t have any Conference Finals or NBA Finals appearances to show for it. The 2014-15 Clippers were supposed to be the team that would end those two droughts. Coached by Doc Rivers and led […]

Led by Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer, the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers team is widely considered one of the best squads in NBA history. This particular Sixers team won a franchise-record 68 games during the regular season and was pretty much unbeatable when everyone was playing its role to a T. Coached by […]

The San Antonio Spurs have won five NBA championships in franchise history. Entering the 2019-20 season, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had guided the team to the postseason a record 22 straight seasons. Popovich’s first full season as head coach of the Spurs was back in 1997-98. San Antonio won 56 games during the regular […]

Phoenix Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has grand aspirations outside of basketball. The talented lefty says he intends to be “one of the biggest artists in the world.” The Suns swingman has big plans for his “Dope Soul” brand, as he seems himself being like Kanye West in a sense. “I want to be one […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant used a GIF of himself to react to Miami Heat rookie Kendrick Nunn declaring himself as Rookie of the Year. https://t.co/HVFc4rq5Nb pic.twitter.com/8Hx0BtqsaG — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) April 13, 2020 You have to appreciate the confidence which Nunn has, but Morant was on his way to winning Rookie of the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves sadly announced on Monday that Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother, Jacqueline, has passed away from coronavirus complications. pic.twitter.com/vnKwFBNegn — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 13, 2020 Back on March 25, Karl-Anthony Towns took to social media to announce that his mother was in a coma due to COVID-19. The entire NBA community sent their thoughts […]

The Last Dance, the 10-part ESPN documentary series on the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 season, will be released on Sunday, April 19. The director, Jason Hehir, talked to the Associated Press about moving the release date due to COVID-19: “I’m happy if we can bring a little bit of light to people in a […]

The Chicago Bulls have had several great players in every position in its proud and rich history. From the backcourt positions to the frontcourt men, the Windy City franchise never lacked star power. For this piece, we ranked the best power forwards in the history of the Bulls franchise, which began its existence all the […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler wears No. 22 with the Heat in honor of Taj Gibson. However, Butler had a different number in college at Marquette and at his previous NBA stops. The Heat forward wore No. 33 in college, No. 21 with the Chicago Bulls and No. 23 with the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]