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The Las Vegas Raiders have selected Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III with the No. 12 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Ruggs is a top-tier wideout with long arms, big hands, speed to burn and a vertical jump (42 inches) worthy of an NBA Draft pick. He is one of two ‘Bama juniors to […]

Former Lakers great Magic Johnson is on the record speaking about a failed trade that would have sent him to the New York Knicks. The story goes back all the way to 1996 when the Los Angeles Lakers point guard discussed lining up a potential trade that would have made him the face of the […]

Draymond Green has a few choice words for those clowning on the league-worst Golden State Warriors after snowballing from grace. The three-time champion addressed the haters during a quarantine version of the All The Smoke podcast. Via Drew Shiller of NBC Sports Bay Area: “To everybody out there who want to talk sh*t about this […]

Draymond Green did not mince words explaining the turning point when Kevin Durant went from a joyful new member of the Golden State Warriors to a malcontent superstar vying for his recognition. During a chat with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson as a guest of the All The Smoke podcast, the Warriors big man explained […]

The Detroit Pistons have had a gamut of quality big men stride through the franchise, but there are only a handful that can be considered the best power forwards in team history. Let’s take a look at the five best. 5. Greg Monroe Monroe was drafted out of Georgetown with the seventh overall pick in […]

Michael Jordan never saw a Game 7 in the NBA Finals during his six trips, but he could have come a trip short if his Chicago Bulls had lost to the Indiana Pacers in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals. Tied 3-3, then-coach Phil Jackson was preparing to give one of his Zen Master speeches, only […]

Every player has had their “welcome to the league” moment, but no European had it worse than Toni Kukoc. After getting drafted by former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause in 1990, Kukoc faced the fury of a Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen-led Dream Team in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Kukoc recently recalled the beating […]

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics has been taking barbs from just about everyone in social media after he declined a potential invite to the NBA HORSE Challenge due to not having a hoop at his home. Celtics boss Danny Ainge added himself to the fun, mocking the third-year wing after he’s going struggled after […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts has seen his offense transform from a dynamic two-guard attack to a wild card full of surprises. Damian Lillard’s improved range and willingness to take jumpers well-behind the 3-point line has been a welcome addition, but he could take that even further to stay true to his Logo […]

Hall of Fame forward Chris Mullin went to bat for his Golden State Warriors when posed with a difficult choice, asked to pick between the 2016-17 Warriors team and the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls squad that won 72 games and kickstarted their second three-peat. The lefty picked the Warriors, even when he and the rest of […]

Like many NBA players, Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is worried about the ramifications of this sudden halt in sports. Players, executives, and owners have had to make concessions to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s another hit to come for those free agents looking to cash in on huge deals in 2020. VanVleet […]

Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin was not pleased with how President Donald Trump addressed the nation via Twitter, calling the novel coronavirus a “Chinese Virus,” a term that unfairly blamed the spread of this pandemic on the people of China. Lin, who has Chinese heritage, was quick to tweet-quote Trump, denouncing him for racist intent: […]

The Golden State Warriors have seen many players pass through the small forward position since the team’s inception in 1946, but these five players are the best of the best in franchise history: 5. Antawn Jamison The North Carolina product didn’t achieve much winning in a Warriors uniform, but he was undeniably a problem for […]

NBA media personality Kendrick Perkins opened up about his recent beef with former teammate Kevin Durant after the two traded barbs on Twitter months ago due to some re-emerging conversations of the latter’s exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Perkins went from throwing minor shade during his TV appearances to taking full-blown swings at Durant […]

Boston Celtics boss man Danny Ainge shared a quick anecdote in light of the NBA’s hiatus. After taking a guess that the NBA Draft won’t be held on the scheduled June 25 date, he mentioned how the interviewing process played such a vital part in drafting players, including Rajon Rondo. Specifically, Ainge needed to meet […]

There is no love lost between former NBA center Kendrick Perkins and former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps. Bring up Demps in conversation and the following words won’t take long to come out: “He’s a liar,” Perkins told Joe Vardon of The Athletic. “He was a liar. He just lied, man. He lied […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone gave his take on the never-ending GOAT debate, siding with Michael Jordan due to his “killer mentality,” one that LeBron James hasn’t seemed to develop during his long NBA career. Malone coached James as an assistant for the Cleveland Cavaliers before getting his shot to become a head coach. […]

The rousing success of the premiere of The Last Dance, a 10-part docuseries highlighting Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, could pave the way for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant having a version of his own. According to “Muse” director Gotham Chopra, the Lakers great was followed closely during his last two seasons […]

Kevin Durant’s friend and business manager Rich Kleiman isn’t buying that the media ultimately caused his client to move on from the Golden State Warriors. While Durant faced a pressure cooker in the last year of his stay in the Bay Area, Kleiman won’t point the finger at the scribes covering every aspect of that […]

Tom Brady won’t be receiving another future Hall of Famer to come join him with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at least not one named Barry Sanders for that matter. Following the report announcing the Buccaneers making a trade to snatch Rob Gronkowski out of retirement, many joked a legion of retired superstars would soon join […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jordan Leggett saw an opportunity to cash in big once his team traded for Rob Gronkowski. Leggett, who wore No. 87, looked to sell the rights to his jersey for $1 million, only to see it backfire within minutes. Hey @RobGronkowski I’ll give you #87 for 1 million. 🤣 — […]

Draymond Green was one of many who watched The Last Dance that had an opinion on how the Chicago Bulls treated Scottie Pippen. The Golden State Warriors forward did not hold back from criticizing Michael Jordan, who had been critical of Pippen for delaying his back surgery, which caused him to miss part of the 1997-98 […]

Evaluating the small forward position is a tough one for many teams, considering it was perhaps the most inglorious position in basketball for quite a few decades. Initially a support position, it was the reason why guys who fit the frame often moved to friendlier slots for scoring or defensive purposes. These are the five […]

The NBA G League has already reached out to a bevy of prospects of the 2021 class, hoping to convince them to opt to play professionally instead of joining the college ranks in the NCAA, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Aaron Torres of FOX Sports Radio concurred with the report, noting the G […]

The Detroit Pistons have their share of punchy scorers from the off-guard position in their long history in the league. These are the creme of the crop at the shooting guard position. 5. John Long Long isn’t a household name when it comes to Pistons lore, but he was undoubtedly a cog in the machine. […]

The entire Philadelphia 76ers organization has urged Ben Simmons to expand his range and start taking 3-pointers. The stud Sixers point guard has struggled to take them, even after going a perfect 1-of-1 in preseason, but he now claims he’s ready to start getting them up. Simmons made his declaration to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan shortly […]

ESPN analyst Jay Williams had a hard time defending his friend Kevin Durant during Tuesday’s edition of “First Take.” Williams, who takes part in “The Boardroom,” an ESPN+ show directed by Durant, has long been the star’s public defender on the ESPN platform — though he failed epically when addressing Draymond Green’s comments on how […]

It’s hard to imagine Michael Jordan wearing anything but the Chicago Bulls’ blood red, with the Washington Wizards’ metallic blue truly being hard to fathom. Yet the Bulls had multiple offers for Jordan during the 1984 NBA Draft, including from the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. According to former general manager Rod Thorn, the Bulls […]

While the Brooklyn Nets assured that Kevin Durant would not be returning this season despite the league’s extended hiatus, the superstar forward had been taking the right steps to round into form. Durant was taking part in three-on-three games before the NBA season came to a halt on March 11. Nets teammates Theo Pinson and […]

Ben Simmons’ lack of shooting prowess was a point of conversation during the 2019 offseason, with many within the Philadelphia 76ers organization hoping he would take the next step. Sixers teammate Joel Embiid has surely touched on that part of his game, as he is more prone to taking 3-point attempts than the point guard himself: […]

Episode 2 of “The Last Dance” left many wondering how a star of Scottie Pippen’s talent could be insulted with what effectively amounted to a seven-year, $18 million contract extension in 1991. However, the forward got his due from the Chicago Bulls at the end of his career, earning enough to even out his affairs […]

Kendrick Perkins was not having the disrespect for his former teammate LeBron James following the airing of The Last Dance. James was the subject of heavy criticism after the GOAT debate once again resurfaced following the premiere of ESPN’s 10-part Michael Jordan docu-series. Perkins, who spent a brief period of time with James as a member […]

B.J. Armstrong had an open window to the real Michael Jordan as one of his Chicago Bulls teammates for four-plus seasons. Like many others, Armstrong tuned in to watch the first episodes of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part docuseries focusing on the 1997-98 season and the Bulls’ pursuit of a second three-peat. While many were […]

Following the premiere of “The Last Dance” docuseries, Skip Bayless of FOX Sports 1 was brimming with Michael Jordan drip for his Monday take on the NBA legend. Known to side with Jordan as the all-time great, Bayless made his latest argument for the title of greatest of all time, noting that LeBron James does […]

In light of the premiere of the first two episodes of “The Last Dance,” Dennis Rodman gave his take on the state of the NBA following Michael Jordan’s first retirement from the Chicago Bulls. The Worm called Scottie Pippen “the best player in the world” after Jordan first hung them up in 1993. Rodman noted […]

The Detroit Pistons have had their share of remarkable floor generals in their long history. These are the creme of the crop at the point guard position. 5. Lindsey Hunter Hunter enjoyed two lengthy stints with the Pistons — the first spanning from 1993-2000 and the second to close out his career from 2003-08. While […]

The current era of NBA star talent has grown up watching the likes of LeBron James and the late Kobe Bryant dominate the league as the heroes of their time. Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine learned a thing of two of franchise lore after watching Michael Jordan’s maniacal competitiveness in Sunday’s premiere of ‘The […]

After heavy controversy following the second part of the ESPN docuseries The Last Dance, former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen’s wife, Larsa, assured her husband is doing okay for himself. Larsa posted Scottie’s career earnings, which surpass that of Michael Jordan by a good $16 million. Thx for your concern Scottie did ok #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/SFbo04uOLP […]

Dion Waiters has already navigated the worst part of a turbulent 2019-20 season after some shocking ill-taken decisions during his time with the Miami Heat. An incident with edibles during a team flight was just part of the end of Waiters’ time in South Beach before he ultimately got a chance for redemption with the […]