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In the world of professional sports, it’s often a tough task to categorize which players were the best of all-time in their respective sport. During a recent interview with Mikey Domagala of OpenCourt-Basketball.com, New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center Cousins was pressed with the task of naming his all-time NBA Mount Rushmore which he was able […]

Through his first six years in the league, Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio has had one consistent knock on his game that solely lies on his shooting ability. Despite his shooting woes, Rubio recently told Andy Larsen of KSL.com that former All-Star point guard Jason Kidd is the perfect example that he looks to […]

In the last several years, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has made a name for himself as one of the notable front office members around the league. Morey had recently used this newfound popularity to search himself on Facebook to see what kind of groups had been created in reference to him to find […]

The L.A. Clippers on Friday morning announced the decision to remove the front office title from head coach Doc Rivers’ label of responsibility with the team. In light of that, it is a route that current Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen, who is a co-founder of Microsoft, told him to do back in 2014 […]

Prior to veteran guard JJ Redick choosing to sign a one-year, $23 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, there were numerous reports that he was interested in joining the Houston Rockets. However, things broke down that allowed for the 76ers to swoop in and add the 33-year-old on a lucrative one-year contract. During an interview […]

It has been four years since veteran big man Jason Maxiell last played in the NBA. According to USA TODAY Sports, the 34- year-old has decided to retire from his professional basketball career on Friday by signing a one-day contract with the Detroit Pistons—where it all began for him. The Detroit Pistons have signed Jason […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki is set to be one of the few superstar players to play in the NBA Africa Game on Friday. Prior to the start of the game, Nowitzki participated in a friendly game of HORSE with New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis and Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, where his age […]

There has been much said about the developing situation around the Cleveland Cavaliers concerning the recent trade request from All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. In light of that, Sneakernews.com has re-imagined Irving’s “Kyrie 3” in each of the four preferred trade destinations. https://www.instagram.com/p/BW0zpUGgOLI/ Each of these potential landing spots has some pretty solid looking sneakers that would […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal was one of the dominant players that league has ever seen take the court. He was an absolute force of nature, but he possessed one huge weak spot in his game at the free-throw line where he shot 52.7 percent for his 19-year career. […]

It has become a tradition in the NBA to compare incoming rookies in the league to current or past players to give a better sense of what to expect from them moving forward. In light of that, an NBA scout told Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report that Philadelphia 76ers rookie point guard remains them of […]

In the weeks heading into the 2017 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics had the luxury of selecting the number one overall pick. It allowed for them to be in complete control of what direction they wanted to head with the top pick, and it saw them use that advantage to make a trade with the […]

Through their Basketball Without Borders campaign, the NBA is set to hold the NBA Africa Game on Friday night. In light of that, Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker has been medically cleared to play in the game, according to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. https://twitter.com/rick_bonnell/status/893160959090593794 The expectation was that Walker would not […]

The Brooklyn Nets during the summer of 2013, made the decision to make a major trade with the Boston Celtics around acquiring Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett while surrendering first-round draft picks in 2014, 2016 and 2018 along with swapping first-round picks in 2017. It is a deal that has set the Nets back in the […]

It has oftentimes become a practice to see NBA players take up working out in different sports in the offseason to keep their body toned and ready for the upcoming season. San Antonio Spurs great Tim Duncan, during his heyday, had used the offseason to partake in MMA workouts—particularly kickboxing—over the last decade. According to […]

Prior to becoming a star in the NBA, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard made a name for himself at the collegiate level with Weber State. According to Blazers.com, Lillard’s alma mater is set to retire his jersey near the end of this month. Weber State Athletics will retire the jersey of NBA star […]

Through the better portion of Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown’s life, he has been associated primarily with the game of basketball. However, Brown recently told Stephen Hewitt of the Boston Herald that he wants to be remembered for much more than just being a good basketball player. “When I die, if I’m just known as […]

Earlier this offseason, it was widely reported that the Detroit Pistons were dangling former All-Star center Andre Drummond in trade talks. It was something that Drummond recently told Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press as a difficult experience for himself and his family to go through. “I never had to deal with that before,” […]

In the final couple of seasons with the Sacramento Kings, it was nothing short than a tumultuous period for All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins. This all led to the organization finally parting ways with Cousins prior to the trade deadline this past February. It doesn’t create the least bit of surprise that the 26-year-old is hoping to play […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have taken some potentially major steps forward this offseason by adding some key veteran pieces to the puzzle. One of which is former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo on a one-year $3.3 million deal, which has paired him again alongside his former Sacramento Kings teammate DeMarcus Cousins. In a recent interview with […]

For the last several months, there has been much said about Kristaps Porzingis‘ standing with the New York Knicks. This has ranged from rifts with management to being dangled in various trade rumors this NBA offseason. However, the Porzingis has continued to double down on his stance that he is happy to be a Knick, according […]

Dirk Nowitzki put all the retirement talk for bed at least for one more year earlier this offseason by inking a two-year, $10 million deal to remain with the Dallas Mavericks. It was a contract that was far below his worth and impact on the organization that he has made throughout his illustrious NBA career. […]

Through his first seven years in the league, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has been defended by many different players throughout his career. During a recent interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, Wall singled out Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley as the player that has defended him the best. I asked John Wall […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found themselves in a bit of a bind with Kyrie Irving‘s trade request coming to the light several days ago. However, Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin recently told William Guillory of The Times-Picayune that he sees the situation as one that could help the league. “It gives other teams hope,” […]

Through his first two seasons in the NBA, New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has shown to be quite a unique talent. In light of that, Porzingis also put on display his ability in another sport as he showed some skills as a wide receiver in a recent tweet. The young God Kristaps Porzingis catching […]

It was announced on Wednesday morning that NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson was suspended by the BIG3 for one game due to his unexplained absence from Sunday’s game in Dallas. League founder Ice Cube told Adi Joseph of For The Win that the decision to suspend Iverson was made in order to help instill some […]

Since DeMarre Carroll was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, he has been quite vocal about his displeasure on how things were run during his time with the Toronto Raptors. Despite all that, his former Raptors teammate Delon Wright told Sportnet’s Donnovan Bennett that he wasn’t surprised about Carroll’s comment in the slightest. “No, I wasn’t surprised. […]

The New York Knicks for the last several months have had the constant chatter surrounding the organization concerning Carmelo Anthony‘s future with the team. During an interview with Shaun Powell of NBA.com, Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis chimed in on the situation by praising the 10-time All-Star while voicing uncertainty as what will transpire ahead: “He’s […]

During his early childhood, Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist went through the traumatic loss of his father at the age of three. According to Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated, Kidd-Gilchrist carries a copy of the Lion King movie in remembrance of a special moment between himself and his father before his passing. Kidd-Gilchrist is rummaging through […]

New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins is set to enter the final year of his deal of his four-year, $65.6 million contract. It will also mark his first full season with the Pelicans playing alongside fellow star big man Anthony Davis. According to Chris Mannix of The Vertical, potentially interested teams will have their […]

In the last couple of weeks of the ongoing Carmelo Anthony saga with the New York Knicks, the Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as a team interested in acquiring the All-Star forward. During a recent interview with Marc Berman of the New York Post, Blazers forward Evan Turner made his plea to the 10-time All-Star […]

The Sacramento Kings have been around for almost a century in different capacities over the years, including a stint in Kansas City. The franchise has called various cities home over their existence, with plenty of rich history in each location. In light of that, the Kansas City Kings’ hardwood floor has been made available by […]

The city of Seattle was last the home to an NBA team just over a decade ago, and they have been pushing hard to bring back another franchise. Hall of Famer point guard Gary Payton, who spent the first 12 1/2 years of his career with the Seattle Supersonics, stated that he believes the city […]

The Golden State Warriors last week officially locked up two-time league MVP Stephen Curry to a super max contract of five years for $201 million. However, Curry has recently divulged that he was willing to take less if it helped out the Warriors in their efforts in signing their other key free agents this offseason, […]

The BIG3 features many former NBA players that are not far removed from their playing days in the league. Stephen Jackson, who is a member of the Killer 3s, recently voiced that he’s hoping that the BIG3 can springboard him back into another opportunity to play in the NBA. He once again reiterated his strong […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made preserving their salary-cap space for next summer one of their primary objectives this offseason. In line with that mindset, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report is reporting that the Lakers are willing to move veteran guard Jordan Clarkson if needed to help create more financial flexibility. One person within the organization who […]

Since the Dallas Mavericks selected former N.C State point guard Dennis Smith Jr. with the ninth overall pick in this year’s draft, there has been nothing but praise thrown toward him from the organization. This high level of excitement was recently voiced again through from second-year guard Yogi Ferrell about playing alongside this upcoming season, […]

In his fourth season in the league, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo experienced a breakout season that saw him earn the Most Improved Player award. Despite that, Antetokoumpo stated during an interview that he believes he can capture the award again next season. “If I win the MVP, I can win the Most Improved.” The […]

In the last several weeks, there has been a growing sense that LeBron James could bolt the Cleveland Cavaliers next summer when he enters free agency. While in the process, the Los Angeles Lakers have progressively emerged as a landing spot for James’ services if were to decide to leave Cleveland a second time. However, […]

It has been just over a month since the Philadelphia 76ers moved up in the 2017 NBA Draft to take former Washington point guard Markelle Fultz. Prior to the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon, Fultz threw out the ceremonial first pitch to give himself his official welcome to the city to […]