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Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder have forged an unlikely partnership this season. After being traded from the Pacers in July, there were some initial concerns if Russell Westbrook, George, and Carmelo Anthony would fit together on the court. Rightfully so, the Thunder began the season on a rocky start. However, now the Thunder […]

NBA players are top-tier celebrities who usually don’t have the time or patience to drive themselves around. Because of this, the vehicle service Uber gets used a lot in transporting players to their destination every day. The experience can happen to any Uber driver because players usually call thm when they are out and about […]

The NBA is the premier basketball sports league in the world. Currently, the NBA is ushering in one of the best eras in its existence, thanks to commissioner Adam Silver. The league is as progressive as it has ever been, making changes to league-old procedures such as the All-Star Game. Talented stars such as Stephen […]

The 2018 NBA All-Star game marked the first time that the league made any alterations to the All-Star game. In this new format, the top vote recipients would get the opportunity to select players to join their team to compete in Sunday night’s big game. The All-Star game is meant to be fun for both […]

It goes without saying that Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George is one of the most talented players in the NBA. He will also be one of the most coveted free agents this summer. Last year, George indicated that he would leave the Indiana Pacers to join the Los Angeles Lakers when he became an […]

The 2018 NBA All-Star game has pleasantly intrigued fans with an entirely new format this year. Stephen Curry and LeBron James captained their own teams in a competitive slugfest on Sunday night. Although Team Stephen was the clear underdog in the match-up, they surprised everyone by holding a lead against Team LeBron for much of […]

The New York Knicks have been one of the worst teams in the NBA this year. After the trade of franchise star Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks decided to concentrate their efforts to rebuild. Initially, the Knicks were trying to make a last-minute push for the postseason, but new franchise star Kristaps Porzingis tore his ACL […]

The NBA G-League, or the NBA Development League, has been instrumental in developing players. One of the aims of the G-League is to sharpen players for NBA teams. In most cases, NBA scouts look to the G-League to select players that will help their teams win. Unfortunately, many NBA teams lack a G-League affiliate. Apparently, […]

The NBA All-Star game in recent years was a monotonous competition between most of the NBA’s best players. In these games,  players would notoriously throw up deep 3-pointers, attempt insane dunks, and allow their opponents to score without an effort to play any defense. To say the least, the All-Star was game in previous years […]

This year’s All-Star festivities featured a brand new alteration to Sunday’s All-Star Game. Amazingly, the league finally changed direction and ditched the old All-Star game format in favor of something that would bring more excitement to the night itself. In this new format, voters got an opportunity to vote for their team captains who would […]

Chris Paul, otherwise known as the Point God, has been one the best point guards in the NBA since the start of his career. Even now that the NBA possesses high caliber point guards such as Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, and Kyrie Irving, Paul still earns some recognition for being in the conversation of the […]

The NBA All-Game has dramatically improved this year, and it’s thanks to the collaboration between the NBA front office and the commonwealth of the players. Last year, the NBA revamped the All-Star game with a new format, and it went into effect this year. For once, players got the opportunity to see the league’s best […]

This year’s All-Star game featured a surprising lineup. LeBron James and Stephen Curry received the most All-Stsr votes in their conferences and were named team captains as a result. On the day that Curry and James named their team selections, however, it was clear that James had the better team. James selected Kevin Durant, DeMarcus […]

One of most dominant duos in NBA history was the tandem of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. Combined, the Duo was nearly unstoppable. In the early 2000s, Bryant and O’Neal won three consecutive championships, forging an unforgettable dynasty that will forever be remembered in Lakers history. There was rarely a way to stop the Lakers […]

The relationship between NBA officials and players have reached an all-time low this season. Multiple suspensions, ejections, and technical fouls this year have been majorly linked to the abrasive relationship between the referees and players. In the referee’s perspective, players have become increasingly disrespectful, shouting obscenities and cursing out officials. However, many players believe that […]

Mychal Thompson, one of the NBA’s best 3-point shooters is an NBA treasure. Thompson won two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming a lasting member of the 80s Showtime Lakers team which was one of the best teams in NBA history. However, Mychal Thompson is now more known as the dad of Klay Thompson, […]

Science and the NBA are two things that do not go hand in hand very often. While many players in the NBA are intelligent and familiar with basic and complex scientific theories, there is bound to always be a deviant in that regard. In this particular scenario, this player is Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, […]

The 2018 NBA All-Star game will involve an entirely new format, where the top vote recipients can select their own players to form their teams. Stephen Curry and LeBron James ended up with the most votes and became team captains. Therefore, the hype attached to the much anticipated game reached an all-time high. Unfortunately, the […]

Stephen Curry is one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and league history. Although the Golden State Warriors star has just been having one of those years, he was the top vote recipients for the entire Western Conference, enabling him to become a team captain and select his own teammates. In the All-Star […]

NBA rivalries are simply the best, especially when two players are going at each other — and it’s hard to find a better personal rivalry in the NBA today than the one developing between Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Embiid, a budding superstar […]

Kylie Irving is fondly known by fans for being the best ball handler in the league. The way the Boston Celtics star moves with the ball is nothing short but magical. In fact, Irving’s quick and dazzling handles have victimized plenty of NBA stars from Stephen Curry to LeBron James. Regardless of the defender, Irving’s […]

On Sunday, the NBA will kick of its very first All-Star Game in the new format conceived by the NBA front office and the Player’s Association. This year, fans and the media voted for their favorite players to become NBA All-Star starters while coaches picked the reserves, all of whom would be entered in the […]

Ever since LaMarcus Aldridge left the Portland Trailblazers to join the San Antonio Spurs, his career has never been the same. Undoubtedly, Aldridge is an excellent NBA player. He was the franchise superstar for the Trailblazers in the early part of his career even when had Brandon Roy on its roster. In 2014, the Blazers […]

After winning the 2016 NBA Finals together, many believed that the duo of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving would last forever in Cleveland. However, there was definitely a rift between both players that extended back to when James first joined the Cavaliers in 2014. Irving eventually demanded a trade from the Cavaliers in the off-season, […]

After being traded from the Boston Celtics in the off-season, Bradley played well for the Detroit Pistons. However, an attractive deal for Blake Griffin came their way, and they traded Bradley to the L.A. Clippers. On paper, this is definitely a great trade for the Clippers. Bradley is known for his stingy perimeter defense and […]

James Harden is having another MVP-worthy season this year, and it’s not that close. He is averaging 31.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game. Alongside of Chris Paul, the Rockets have developed into a viable championship contender out of the Western Conference and have their sights set for the defending NBA champion Golden […]

After a win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, Nikola Jokic joined an array of legends after posting a 30 points, 15 assist, and 15 rebound stat line. Fortunately for the Nuggets, these performances have been a common occurrence for the Nuggets big man. ESPN had a field day announcing that Jokic made history with […]

What more can be said about Kyle Kuzma, one of the NBA’s best rookie success stories so far this season. Drafted with 27th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, Kuzma has exceeded all expectations that were set before him. Kuzma is currently averaging 15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 29.5 minutes per game […]

Gun control has been a persistent issue in the United States. While the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution states that U.S. citizens have the right to bear arms, gun control has become a serious dilemma in the country. Random and massive shootings with deadly weapons have victimized thousands of innocent people throughout the country, and […]

The sports world went into a frenzy after Fox anchor Laura Ingraham criticized the Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant for expressing their views on President Donald Trump. Undoubtedly, President Trump’s election has caused quite a stir in the entire world, making conversations about his performance in all spectrum of […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. has so far lived up to the lofty expectations set for him when he was drafted with the ninth pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. For the Mavs, Smith Jr. has performed well, proving that he is indeed the team’s point guard of the future. Smith Jr. is currently […]

Victor Oladipo has been having an incredible NBA season so far. The Indiana Pacers shooting guard is currently averaging 24.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game in a career year. Oladipo has soundly broken all of the expectations that were set for him, even when he was drafted with the second pick in […]

NBA players are ballers on the court, but many of them have an outside life that some of us can’t understand. Some players like to go on wild parties, some tend to stay indoors with their families, and some like to be in the presence of women more than they practice. With over 500 players […]

Jayson Tatum has been one of the most spectacular rookies this spectacular NBA season. His exemplary 3-point shooting has made him a more than reliable starter for the East powerhouse Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the race for the league’s prestigious Rookie of the Year award is looking as close as its ever been. Donovan Mitchell and […]

Ever since John Wall has been out the of the Washington Wizards’ lineup to recover from knee surgery, the team hasn’t skipped a beat. The Wizards are currently ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference and haven’t lost much ground since Wall’s injury. Much of the credit goes to Bradley Beal, whom has been the Wizards’ […]

Before he was a member of the LA Clippers, Bradley was a Celtic. More importantly, Bradley was a member of the Celtics when their Big Three was still intact. When he was younger, he was constantly mentored by Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce. Though, Pierce made a lasting impression on Bradley, which molded […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, otherwise known as the Greek Freak, is one of the best players in the league. After coming into the NBA as a raw talent in 2013, Antetokounmpo evolved into a dominant player that overwhelms defenders with his height and athleticism. Though, Antetokounmpo is still the humble player he was during his rookie season. In fact, […]

Prior to the 2017-18 season, the NBA knew they had to make some changes. One of the changes included revamping the old All-Star game format, making the game a more exciting and competitive showcase. Hence, the league allowed fans and the media to vote on this year’s All-Stars in Los Angeles. The top vote-getters would […]

Everything seems to be clicking for the Minnesota Timberwolves this year. After missing the postseason last year, the Timberwolves are now in fourth place in the tough Western Conference and look to be preparing for a deep playoff run in the postseason. Karl Anthony-Towns, Jimmy Butler, and Andrew Wiggins have made the Timberwolves a league […]