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Kobe Bryant‘s 20 season career is nearing an end and the anticipation for his last game is getting stronger than ever. Tickets for the Black Mamba’s last game are skyrocketing with the cheapest tickets being found at over $700. With the growing hype for Kobe’s last game, the Lakers‘ publicist made some interesting comments about […]

Who says Steph Curry is the only one that can hit deep contested 3-pointers? You must have forgotten that Kobe Bryant has been doing this since he entered the league in 1996. 20 years later he continues to impress the crowd with his jaw-dropping shots, including tonight against Houston. RELATED: The Outrageous Ticket Prices To […]

The Golden State Warriors took on the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night in a close thriller with the Warriors winning in the final moments 100-99. The Warriors trailed the Grizzlies most of the 4th Quarter but made a late push and came back to win the game. However, in the final possession of the game, it […]

The 76ers could have used more luck this season, but at least they got a little bit on Friday night against the Knicks. No, that luck didn’t come in the form of a win. But they did manage a four-point play when no one even tried to shoot the ball. RELATED: Sixers Coach Brett Brown […]

The Philadelphia 76ers recently just honored Allen Iverson for being nominated for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Allen Iverson had an incredible run with Sixers and helped carry the team to the 2001 NBA Finals. The Answer has a deep connection with the city of brotherly love and showed both an emotional and comical side […]

The Chicago Bulls have had a very disappointing season as they went from Championship contenders to not even making the playoffs. One of the key changes the Bulls had from last season was a new head coach in Fred Hoiberg who has received criticism for being too soft. The Bulls interesting season continues as Hoiberg […]

The Golden State Warriors have been absolutely dominate this season as they look to reach 73 wins. However, despite their incredible season, the Warriors have had some questionable losses including to the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this week and to the Los Angeles Lakers a month ago. Both these teams are at the bottom of their […]

Kobe Bryant and Anthony Davis share a special bond as the two players have won an Olympic Gold medal together in 2012 and also have played together on All-Star teams since. The Black Mamba has supported Davis through the years and always had good words to say about the big man. Now that Kobe’s career […]

It’s coming to the end of the regular season and many NBA teams are beginning to rest their key players in preparation for the playoffs. The Warriors are now just 3 games shy of breaking the 95-96′ Bulls single season winning record but things could fall short especially if key players sit out. Despite being […]

Just a couple months ago at the All-Star break, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Pau Gasol would resign with the Chicago Bulls if/when he opts out of his current deal. Now, it’s almost certain that he won’t remain in the Windy City. A week after it was revealed that the Bulls were “softening” […]

Ever since Kobe Bryant announced that this would be his final season in the NBA, he’s been receiving stunning tribute videos from every opposing road venue he’s gone to for the last time. It seems like they’ve all tried to top each other, but the best had to be from the Boston Celtics. Still, they’ve […]

As the regular season comes to a close, the attention toward impending and potential free agents continues to heat up. The most marquee name among them is obviously Kevin Durant, should he choose to opt out of his contract with the Thunder. A number of suitors have been dissected by pundits, based on their fit […]

Just hours after speaking on the direction of the Philadelphia 76ers next year, general manager Sam Hinkie stepped down from his duties with the franchise. His rocky relationship with their new chairman of basketball operations and longtime NBA executive Jerry Colangelo was cited as a primary reason for the move. Well, it’s even worse than we […]

There have been a lot of headlines about Villanova’s Jay Wright possibly making the leap to the NBA after winning a national championship earlier this week. The Suns even made him their top priority. But what about a coach who won a national title not just this year, but a total of 11 times in his […]

Last night, the Golden State Warriors became just the second team in the history of the NBA to reach 70 wins, a stunning achievement that deserves the utmost recognition. The other team to reach that plateau is, of course, the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. Led by a reinvigorated Michael Jordan and a roster stacked from top to […]

Isaiah Thomas has been a revelation during his All-Star campaign with the Boston Celtics this season. At a generous 5’9″, Isaiah owns the court with giants all around him. Less than a week after playing a huge role in ending the Golden State Warriors‘ 54 home game win streak, Thomas had the New Orleans Pelicans falling […]

After a less than spectacular start to the season for the New York Knicks, head coach Derek Fisher was let go by the franchise. There was discussion from both sides of the equation about whether or not the firing was deserved, but it sure seemed like a quick pull of the trigger. Apparently, some of […]

The Chicago Bulls dropped a must-win game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night, effectively ending their hopes at making the 2016 NBA Playoffs. During the game, Bulls forward Doug McDermott took out some of his frustrations from the disappointing season on the Heat’s Hassan Whiteside. RELATED: Draymond Green Tacklers Marcus Smart On Final Possession […]

Make sure to soak up Kobe Bryant while we still have him. Kobe has already admitted that he might get emotional in his final game, and we know a lot of fans out there will as well. Sure, once he retires Bryant will still largely live in the public’s eye, but it won’t be the […]

As you surely remember, Luke Walton assumed head coaching duties for the dominant Golden State Warriors for the first 43 games this season while Steve Kerr recovered from back surgery. You also might remember that Walton received no official credit for compiling 39 wins over that span; in the NBA’s record books, they belong to Kerr. […]

The Golden State Warriors have stumbled a couple of times over the last few weeks, putting them on the brink of only being able to tie the ’96 Bulls for the best regular season record ever (as if “only” winning 72 games isn’t incredibly impressive still). They’ll need to win out to reach 73 victories […]

Shortly after Villanova’s incredible National Championship victory over North Carolina, questions about the Wildcats’ head coach Jay Wright possibly making the jump to the NBA were raised. The consensus was that there would be plenty of interested parties in the association, and that it would be up to Wright if he wanted to leave the […]

Despite serious reservations from their players and fans, the New York Knicks are strongly considering removing Kurt Rambis’ interim tag to make him the full-time head coach. They might want to hash out that decision a little longer though, at least according to one of the franchise’s best former players. Patrick Ewing, currently the lead assistant […]

Before Doc Rivers and his Clippers faced Kobe Bryant for the final time on Wednesday night, he recalled some amusing memories from his days facing the Mamba in the Finals while coaching the Boston Celtics. Rivers provided an inside look into the final moments of Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals and how he […]

Doc Rivers and Kobe Bryant have been going at it for two decades now, even though they never actually played against each other. When Doc retired from the NBA in 1996, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Hornets before being quickly moved to the Lakers. Rivers began coaching under the Spurs‘ brilliant Gregg Popovich, and […]

The Golden State Warriors sit at an incredible 69-9, needing to win their final four games to set the record for the most victories in a single regular season at 73. To do so, they’ll need to take down the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies, twice apiece. As some of his teammates have acknowledged, […]

Last night, frustration got the best of center Robin Lopez as the New York Knicks headed for yet another loss. Facing the playoff bound Charlotte Hornets, the Knicks trailed 111-97 late when Lopez was called for a foul on Al Jefferson despite being shouldered in the jaw. Robin took exception, pointing at his mouth while […]

The Dallas Mavericks‘ battle against the Houston Rockets last night held huge playoff implications. With just five games to go, the Mavs held a narrow one game lead on the Rockets in the playoff hunt as the opening tip went up. A Houston victory would’ve created a tie for the final three playoff spots between Dallas, […]

Yesterday, former longtime Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan revealed to the public that he has been battling against Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia since last fall. His wife, Tammy, has been taking care of her husband, and while she acknowledged that it hasn’t been an easy process, they both appreciate everything they’ve experienced together. “You […]

With the salary cap set to boom this offseason, it seems like a foregone conclusion that every quality player with an opt-out clause will utilize it in order to make more money on the open market. However, Chandler Parsons of the Dallas Mavericks doesn’t seem too sure just yet. “That’s something that we’ve got to […]

The Lakers and Clippers played back-to-back games at Staples Center this week, with the Clips being the home game on Tuesday night and the LakeShow hosting on Wednesday. During Tuesday’s game – Kobe Bryants‘s final “away” game against the Clippers – the Clippers aired a tribute video for the Mamba: Kobe Pregame intro part 1/2 […]

The Sixers are having another rough season. They’re currently 0-11, and a major reason for that has been their terrible job keeping hold of the ball. Philadelphia almost got their first win on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, falling to Dirk and co. 92-86. In that game, the turnovers were the Sixers true undoing, as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Jahlil Okafor with the 3rd overall pick and despite the team’s inability to capture a win so far, Okafor has performed quite admirably. On this play however, he failed big time. Okafor blocked Dallas Mavericks’ swingman Wesley Matthews and decided to initiate the fastbreak with the ball in his hands. When […]

Lamar Odom has had a tough journey. Beyond all the struggle that led up to recent events, Odom has fought back from the brink of death after being hospitalized following being found unconscious at a Nevada brothel. He eventually regained consciousness and spoke, although now doctors believe he could have permanent brain damage. And now, […]

Kobe Bryant certainly isn’t the old Kobe of legendary status these days, but he is still Kobe. This fan-made NBA Jam parody of him is just plain ruthless, though. Yes, Kobe is struggling, but he a future hall of famer. Give him slack, maybe? RELATED: “Uncle Kobe” Told D-Wade’s Son How To Become The Next […]

Kobe Bryant knows he shoots a lot. Some may say he’s a ball hog, but when in-his-prime Kobe had the ball, you just felt like he was going to hit every shot. Now Kobe is imparting that bravado to Dwyane Wade’s son. The Lakers fell to the Wade’s Miami Heat 101-88 on Tuesday, with Kobe […]

Drake is a Toronto Raptors man. As a lifelong-fan and the team’s official global ambassador, he sure loves his Raptors. However, he recently attended a Los Angeles Clippers game at Staples Center. And what happened there was pure Drake magic. The new single from Drake, “Hotline Bling”, started playing in the stadium. All eyes turned […]

Despite having a strong start in Los Angeles since coming to the Clippers this season, Lance Stephenson flat out failed at this layup attempt. https://vine.co/v/eLLIKIrQJ3O RELATED: Vince Carter’s Old Age Catches Up On Failed Fast Break Dunk It went OVER the backboard. His layup MISSED the hoop completely. Did he decide mid-shot to make it […]

On Wednesday, the Washington Wizards defeated the San Antonio Spurs 102-99 on Bradley Beal’s game winning three-point shot with 0.3 seconds left. After Beal hit the shot, Kelly Oubre Jr. made this “obscene gesture” from the bench: https://vine.co/v/eLMYbI2LrDt Oubre was fined $15,000 for this, and it was a bit presumptuous on his part regardless of […]