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Behind the play of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors ave revitalized their franchise into a powerhouse. Now with the addition of Kevin Durant, their lineup just keeps getting scarier. But who’s your favorite player on the roster? Rank them below!

We’ve tested your knowledge before by seeing if you could guess the NBA legend from just one fact about them. Now let’s see if you can do better with current or recently retired basketball stars. Test your knowledge below!

Few people get a chance at the NBA, and even then not all of them make it big. In fact, not all of them even really make it much at all. In every NBA Draft class there’s usually a few busts. Over the years, some have been bigger busts than others. Think you know a […]

With just three weeks left in the 2016 NFL season, a number of deserving MVP candidates have emerged. Depending on who you ask and when you’ve asked them, all of the guys mentioned below have been considered worthy of this year’s NFL MVP award. Yet, none of them have completely broken free from the pack […]

The NBA season is in full swing and multiple players have put up incredible individual performances. But who do you think tops the list the MVP right now? Is it Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, James Harden, Kevin Durant, or someone else? Rank your picks for MVP below!

The NBA is a league of stars, but one person on each squad keeps all the individual players focused on one goal: winning. That person is the head coach. Now the question is, who’s the best coach in the NBA? You can decide.

What NFL player are you most like? Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Odell Beckham Jr., or someone else? Find out below!

Think you know everything about NBA legends? Put your knowledge to the test with these facts about some of the greatest players in basketball history!

The Summer of 2017 provides a huge free agent class full of elite talent like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kyle Lowry, and Rudy Gay, just to name a few. But where do these players fall in the ladder of top free agents? That’s for you to decide.

What NBA player are you most like? LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, or someone else? Find out below!

Rebuilding is inevitable and for the Timberwolves and Lakers, and the time is now. Who is going to come out on top in the years to come? Who will pick up the next superstar and emerge as a new NBA powerhouse? We’ve got people discussing this topic and many other sports-related questions all day long […]

It’s been a middling start to the 2016-17 season for the Boston Celtics, who enter the weekend at 6-5 and have the tall task of welcoming the Golden State Warriors to TD Garden Friday night. It will be no cheap affair to attend, either, as Friday’s game will be the third most expensive game remaining […]

Five years from now is a long time into the future in terms of current and upcoming talent. That’s five more drafts, five more NBA finals, and five more opportunities for roster shakeups. With all the new young talent that’s come into the league, many folks at AthletiQA are wondering, who will be the best. […]

In the wake of their first playoff-less season since 2008, the Chicago Bulls stormed into the offseason looking for a change of pace. In June, the team made immediate waves with the multiplayer trade of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah to the New York Knicks. That was followed by the signings of free agents Rajon […]

After a regression year that saw them stumble to a 41-41 record and first-round playoff exit, the Houston Rockets enter the 2016-17 NBA season hoping to channel their dominant play from two seasons ago. They’ll be doing so under new head coach Mike D’Antoni and with a roster now void of Dwight Howard, who failed […]

With so much hype around Minnesota Timberwolves center, Karl-Anthony Towns, it seems like he’s superman and can do no wrong. However, like all players he has to have a weakness. What are some of his? See what one fan (Andrew Roy) over at AthletiQA said about him. AthletiQA.com is an intelligent and social sports Q&A […]

Our friends at AthletiQA.com spent some time with Jamal Crawford of the L.A. Clippers this week, asking him a dozen questions about his career and the upcoming season. Check it out the video below or read the transcript underneath the video player! [bc_video video_id=”5187699245001″ account_id=”5184446883001″ player_id=”default”] [gap] Q: What’s your favorite thing about having Doc […]

With countless 7 NBA finals appearances, 3 championships, and 4 MVP awards, you might be wondering how does LeBron do it? How is he so good? At AthletiQA, many of our users were wondering the same question. Luckily, we got one of our verified All-Stars, Marcellus Wiley to answer some questions for us recently, and […]

Without JJ, would the Clips win many games? Is he your favorite player on that team? See what the fans over at AthletiQA are saying about him. AthletiQA.com is an intelligent and social sports Q&A website where athletes and experts are directly answering questions for their fans on the most relevant sports topics. Check them […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2016-17 season as a new-look team with the additions of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah hoping to propel them into their first postseason since 2013. As expected, the new faces are generating plenty of hype around New York, and fans will be paying up for Knicks tickets on the […]

Tons of users over on AthletiQA.com are having discussions around women’s sports and why haven’t more men transistioned to watching it more. AthletiQA.com is an intelligent and social sports Q&A website where athletes, experts, and fans, are having discussions on the hottest and most relevant sports topics. Check it out at www.athletiqa.com. Here is what […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers announced earlier that first-overall draft pick Ben Simmons needed to get x-rays after rolling his ankle during a scrimmage, more unfortunate news has surfaced. The x-rays for the LSU product revealed that his right foot is actually fractured. Ben Simmons has fracture in his right foot. Further details coming. — Bob […]

Our friends over at AthletiQA.com are having discussions around Who’s got next with the departure of some of the greatest NBA Athletes. AthletiQA.com is an intelligent and social sports Q&A website where athletes, experts, and fans, are having discussions on the hottest and most relevant sports topics. Check them out at www.athletiqa.com. Here is what […]

When celebrities are able to give back to their families with the money they earn, it always makes for a heartwarming story. Take for instance Kris Dunn, the Timberwolves draft pick whose first purchase after signing a contract was to buy his brother a house. Or Rasual Butler, who surprised his daughter with a car […]

Another mascot bites the dust. This year, the man behind the Chicago Bulls‘ Benny the Bull ended his 12-year stint as the mascot, and now the Houston Rockets‘ mascot Clutch the Bear is facing the same fate. After 21 years of service, Robert Boudwin will no longer be Houston’s mascot, per Rockets blog ClutchFans. Nearly […]

The NBA Summer League championship game came down to the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves, and it was an absolute classic. The game featured back and forth exchanges all game, a close fourth quarter, clutch shots, buzzer beaters, and overtime. The final few minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime were easily more intense […]

The world was shocked Friday when the Turkish military attempted a coup against the government. Newly acquired Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka has been vacationing in Turkey, but tweeted that he was safe during the violence: https://twitter.com/sergeibaka_7/status/75407945848773427 Ibaka is staying in Antalya along the Mediterranean coast. Most of the fighting occurred in Ankara and Istanbul, […]

The Chicago Bulls’ free agency moves were overshadowed by Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors. Nonetheless, the departure of Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol, and Joakim Noah, as well as the addition of Dwyane Wade, and Rajon Rondo could have dominated the headlines had this been any other year. The confluence of these […]

Hassan Whiteside agreed to a four-year, $98 million deal with the Miami Heat on the morning of July 1st and is expected to sign the contract at the first possible chance. He will be doing it to play for a Heat team that will not have Dwyane Wade after the guard opted to sign with […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Miami Heat have apparently lost out on the Dwyane Wade sweepstakes after the guard has reportedly told the Chicago Bulls he’s signing with them. Wade will reportedly sign a two-year deal worth $47 million. Adrian Wojnarowski has the full details: Dwyane Wade has informed the Bulls he plans […]

The city of Oklahoma City and the Thunder franchise have been mourning since the news broke that Kevin Durant will not return to the team next season, instead choosing to sign with the two-time Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors. A variety of factors reportedly led to Durant’s decision, including some rising tension with fellow […]

Just last week Derrick Rose was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks in a move that stunned many fans. Derrick Rose was a Chicago native and became the youngest regular season MVP in NBA History when he received the award in 2011. While Rose looked to have a promising future, nagging […]

Recently, Mark Cuban has been voicing his political opinions and apparently hasn’t ruled out a career in politics. According to a recent interview with NBC, Mark Cuban said he would absolutely run with Hillary Clinton and be her Vice President. However, Cuban said that Clinton “would have to go more to center.” Mark Cuban also […]

Derrick Rose and his son P.J. supported the Chicago Cubs as the two threw out the first pitch on Sundays game against the Pirates. Derrick and his son P.J. have a very close relationship as Derrick often brings his son to Bulls games. With the help of his father, P.J. threw out quite a first […]

Now that the Spurs have been eliminated by the Thunder, everyone is speculating whether or not Tim Duncan will stay and play another season. To clear the air, Tim Duncan spoke with reporters after the game and revealed his plans. Duncan who has now turned 40 years of age has played through it all and […]

After the Thunder eliminated Spurs on Thursday night, Tim Duncan‘s future and career in the NBA is currently undetermined. Many speculate that tonight’s game will be Duncan’s last time stepping onto the court. After the game, Kevin Durant payed tribute to the legend and future Hall of Famer with an epic embrace. https://vine.co/v/i2wLxqALEEt [button width=”full” […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night and officially eliminated the Spurs from the playoffs after taking the series 4-2. The Spurs were highly favored in this series and this could be perhaps Tim Duncan’s final game. Gregg Popovich was not pleased with the Spurs’ performance and roasted the Spurs’ […]

Goran Dragic has had a rough season. After losing a tooth in-game – twice – he just got hit in the face yet again. This time, however, it was a ball that hit him, and it appears all his teeth stayed in place. .@Goran_Dragic takes one "In the face… In the face, hahaha" #PxP #MissedOpportunity […]

Since spraining his MCL in his right knee against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, Stephen Curry has not returned to action. His injury was reported to have him sidelined for at least a few weeks and now that the time has come, it is reported that Curry will still have […]