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The days of Lob City seem distant after one season that will likely go to the land of forget for LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, who saw his team disintegrate from having a core of three important cogs to none in the span of a year. It only took a year for the likes of […]

Aim high, they said. Shoot for the stars, they said. Marvin Bagley III surely listened, as the Sacramento Kings rookie isn’t short of confidence, picking himself for the league’s Most Valuable Player award and Rookie of the Year honors during an ESPN interview with Chris Forsberg. “I would say myself because that’s the type of […]

Dwyane Wade put former teammate Jimmy Butler in check after a comment about wife Gabrielle Union’s recent Instagram post. Butler posted an IG post Friday about his soccer aspirations after his close following of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, showing various clips of his impressive and not-so-impressive skills with a soccer ball. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmldp5ihjY3/?taken-by=jimmybutler Wade quickly […]

The Toronto Raptors added a familiar face to their roster when they signed center Greg Monroe to a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum. That face is especially familiar for starter Jonas Valanciunas, who went toe-to-toe with the lefty during the 2017 playoffs, including coming face-to-face during an on-court altercation. Monroe hasn’t forgotten the incident, […]

Kemba Walker is bound to enter the 2018-19 season facing plenty of questions about his future, and while he’s committed to staying with the Charlotte Hornets, the incessant rumors about making a return to his native New York will come in a matter of months. Yet the two-time All-Star is hoping to have an easy […]

The term “stan” has become increasingly popular in social media circles over the years and only added to the Oxford English Dictionary last year, 15 years after Eminem’s chart-topping hit “Stan” dominated radio stations and MTV shows. And yes, this will eventually involve Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and all-time great LeBron James. The definition states “an […]

The Golden State Warriors will soon face imminent questions during the offseason once again, as the summer of 2019 will bring another potential one-and-one with Kevin Durant, this time adjusting to a player-friendly lucrative sum, and Klay Thompson’s impending long-term deal, as he hits free agency. According to ESPN’s summer forecast, the two All-Stars are […]

Warriors guard Stephen Curry admitted he has targeted Cavs Kevin Love on switches during the last two postseasons after one possession gave Love the last laugh in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers led by three with less than a minute left and an inspired Love played more defense in one […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker re-affirmed his commitment to the team after going back to his home state of New York, faced with a myriad of question about potentially joining the New York Knicks or the Brooklyn Nets. After turning down any potential idea of finding another home, the two-time All-Star insisted he knows […]

Stephen Curry has been known as one of the NBA’s best golfers since breaking into the league. Golf is Curry’s offseason sport of choice, taking on as many Pro-Am events as he can — even after four lengthy postseasons and several basketball camps hosted during the summer. While he has accepted invitations to the Web.com […]

Stephen Curry told a fascinating story about how former Minnesota Timberwolves general manager David Kahn refrained from drafting him, knowing he’d be miserable due to the inclement weather in the city and Curry’s love for golf. Longtime beat writer Jerry Zgoda of The Minneapolis Star Tribune got wind of Curry’s comments during an appearance in The […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will be entering his 10th season in the league and so far it’s been an unforgettable ride. From surviving potential career-derailing ankle injuries to winning three championships and two MVP awards — his trajectory as a member of the Golden State Warriors couldn’t have been any better, which is […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is known for his slick handles and a smooth jumper to go with it, but not by any means for his thunderous dunks. The two-time All-Star recently told Kristian Winfield of SB Nation that the only time he’s ever dunked on someone was with New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday […]

The San Antonio Spurs introduced center Jakob Poeltl, part of the package the team received in exchange after trading Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan. Shortly after his formal welcome to the club, the 7-footer expressed his sincere worry for the rest of the league, knowing that his partner DeRozan would unleash […]

If a mulligan was allowed in the NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves would have gladly taken one in 2009, as they drafted not one, but two point guards before the most accomplished player of that draft class in Stephen Curry. The T-Wolves were in dire need of a floor general, but they struck out twice, drafting […]

Stephen Curry was hesitant to join Golden State when first drafted No. 7 overall by the Warriors during the 2009 NBA Draft, but after surviving an era of cellar-dwelling in the Western Conference, his light began to shine when his team first broke into the postseason in 2012-13, getting past the third-seeded Denver Nuggets. Curry’s […]

While many are expecting the addition of DeMarcus Cousins to represent a downright supernova of a lineup for the Golden State Warriors, point guard Stephen Curry is aware the road to a third consecutive championship will be tougher than some will expect. While Curry is excited about what Cousins can bring, adding a different player, […]

The NBA offseason is debatably just as entertaining as the regular season, with no shortage of beef through the carnivorous realm that is social media. Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has kept his eyes on the offseason drama, recently noticing the back-and-forth between teammate Kevin Durant and Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, […]

Three championships deep on his Golden State Warriors tenure and Stephen Curry still hasn’t been able to forget the perplexing battles between head coach Steve Kerr and the coach on the floor, Draymond Green — which to this day happen in between practices. In an interview with Bill Simmons on The Ringer Podcast, Curry was […]

Ice Cube, the creator of the BIG3 league and a lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan wants no in-town competition for his purple-and-gold. That includes the Clippers, obviously. The longtime rapper joined Bill Simmons on his podcast and explored the potential of moving the L.A. Clippers to Las Vegas or Seattle, two cities that have been […]

Stephen Curry is expecting the Golden State Warriors’ galactic new signing to give them a much different dynamic coming into this 2018-19 season. As the hopes and expectations center on a three-peat, the addition of an injured DeMarcus Cousins could largely benefit the team or potentially set back a winning formula if things go haywire. […]

Hall of Famer Bill Russell is still down to socialize with today’s NBA players, but from time to time struggles to keep up with some of today’s slang and customary talk through social media. You can’t blame the Boston Celtics legend, as its hard for most people to do the same. Among them is Jaylen […]

The Brooklyn Nets haven’t enjoyed the best of fortunes since the departure of Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett, winding up near the cellar of the Eastern Conference for the past three seasons. The Nets have put up 21, 20, and 28 wins during the past three seasons, respectively, but head coach Kenny Atkinson […]

Kyrie Irving swiftly turned down a contract extension from the Boston Celtics, claiming it was in his best interest not to take it and yield out an even more handsome check during the 2019 offseason, when the cap will once again balloon up. Due to that and rumblings that Irving wants to team up with […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has reacted to one of the free-agent acquisitions that took the NBA by storm this offseason: the Golden State Warriors’ addition of four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year deal. Morey was a guest on The Dan Patrick Show and shared his true sentiments and concerns regarding the deal, […]

D’Angelo Russell has been patiently awaiting an extension to his rookie contract, much like draftmate Devin Booker got with the Phoenix Suns with his five-year, $158 million deal. But according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, it’s unlikely the Brooklyn Nets give it to him this summer. The point guard will likely go […]

Tell LaVar Ball that his son could learn from LeBron James and he will call you crazy right where you stand. The very same happened to host J Cruz of Power 106 Radio in Los Angeles, who was shocked at the Ballfather and his reaction after he suggested Lonzo Ball could benefit from having a superstar […]

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade expressed his sincere apologies to Li-Ning brandmate and Blazers talent C.J. McCollum, after posting one of his Chicago Bulls mixtapes in which he terrorized the Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard and his team. Wade posted the highlight video (made by a fan) in which he torched McCollum from all areas […]

Fox Sports 1 personality Skip Bayless isn’t forgetting the good ole’ days so fast, and if he didn’t make it known throughout the last 15 years — he will never put Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on the same pedestal as the great Michael Jordan. The known sports debater took to Twitter to reflect […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum has been in the middle of a tiring war between his own beliefs and the assembly of the dominant era of the Golden State Warriors. Recently, a clip of an interview in China surfaced, in which McCollum called the formation of superteams “disgusting” — something that left a sour […]

Los Angeles Lakers controlling-owner Jeanie Buss seems pretty happy with her choice to hire Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for the role of president of basketball operations, having yielded a mega-star in LeBron James in less than two years at the helm of the front office. “I have complete faith in Magic Johnson in terms […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey gave some major props to his soon-to-be Western Conference foe, LeBron James, calling him the greatest player ever during a guest interview on The Dan Patrick Show. Patrick asked him what teams he should be eyeing in preparation for this 2018-19 season, with the conversation naturally turning to the […]

Los Angeles Lakers new acquisition LeBron James leads the packs as an odds-on favorite to come away with the 2018-19 Most Valuable Player award, according to Bovada (via Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report). James is a 10/3 favorite to win the largely-coveted award, having four to his name already, along with three Finals MVP honors. The […]

Dwyane Wade quickly dismissed a prior report by Adam Spolane of Houston Sports Radio 610, who reported the 36-year-old shooting guard had agreed to a one-year deal with the Miami Heat, making it the last of his NBA career. The 12-time All-Star called the report “fake news” on his Twitter account. Fake News — DWade […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has proved to be a rather unique player with his uncanny ability to drive fouls on drives to the basket, a signature tippy-toe step-back move, and most importantly a left-handed stroke that catapulted him to become a league MVP. “We’re weird,” Harden said when asked about his left-handedness at the […]

The Miami Heat have signed forward Marcus Lee, according to a team release. Lee played his senior season at the University of California, where he appeared and started in 32 games with the Golden Bears in 2017-18, averaging 11.4 points on 56.3 percent from the field, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.3 assists in 27.8 […]

Nick Young’s career took an upward swing last season, finishing out the most modest role of his 11-year venture in the league with a championship. Now a free agent, the former Golden State Warriors swingman was hopeful of a reunion with former coach Mike D’Antoni, who coached him during his time with his hometown Los […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge couldn’t help himself but to take a shot at his young talent Jaylen Brown after seeing him take a crack at playing “Into You” by Fabolous on the keys. The Cal standout went back to his old stomping grounds and had quite the reception until Ainge stormed the Twittersphere with […]

Andre Iguodala has seen his fair share of great players during a lengthy 14-year NBA career, and DeMarcus Cousins is one who has caught his attention during the latter part of it. Having played the last five seasons with the Golden State Warriors, the sixth man noted just how the world has flipped, turning Cousins […]