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Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a two-year shoe deal extension with the iconic Jordan Brand, ahead of his current deal expiring this fall. Blake Griffin has agreed to a shoe deal extension with Jordan Brand, in advance of his current deal expiring this Fall. Blake also recently announced the new Griffin Family […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is doing something special for the students at his I Promise School, treating them to a special advanced screening of the animated movie “Smallfoot” that is set to release in cinemas around the country on Sept. 28. Are you yeti Akron?! @KingJames has something special coming for his 3rd […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki returned to the practice facility on Wednesday, as the Mavs’ German-born forward participated in his first team scrimmage since he underwent ankle surgery in April earlier this year. The 40-year-old Mavericks icon took the next step in rehabilitation process, scrimmaging with teammates such as recently drafted rookie Luka Doncic and […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokonmpo is a cover athlete for NBA 2K19, the hottest basketball video game on the market at the moment. Antetokounmpo has transformed into one of the premier players in the entire league, and told CBS News he is honored to be the first international player to grace the cover. “Growing up, […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and brothers LaMelo and LiAngelo have appeared in artist Childish Gambino’s latest video for “Feels Like Summer”. The featured video also includes animated appearances by Michelle Obama, deceased celebrities and iconic rappers. The Ball brothers feature at the 2.55 minute mark. During the clip, the Ball brothers appear […]

New York Knicks power forward Enes Kanter is embracing his head coach David Fizdale’s system ahead of the new NBA season. Fizdale was appointed by the Knicks this offseason as the organization said goodbye to Jeff Hornacek, and Kanter believes the Knicks roster is already buying into what he’s implementing so far via Chris Iseman of […]

The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns were involved in a huge trade last night as the Rockets sent Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton to the Suns in exchange for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight. The main piece in the deal was sharpshooter Anderson, and the Suns already have big plans for the 30-year-old as well […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking to take his game to the next level, as he is working out with NBA legend and former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant this summer. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnH5V-EFrEQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Bryant has been busy this offseason, as young stars have requested his services to work out and pick his brain in […]

Former Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh is still considering an NBA comeback. Despite being away from the NBA hardwood for two-and-a-half years, the 11-time All-Star has not closed the door on returning to the league despite time running out as as he told Yahoo Sports. “Yeah, it’s still on my mind”. “Obviously, if it […]

There was an “energy shift” For Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving this time last summer, as news broke he was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Beantown squad. Irving was in the middle of filming his new movie “Uncle Drew” despite his NBA future remaining unclear, but was soon delighted with the news that […]

Los Angeles Lakers young star Brandon Ingram is giving back to the community he grew up in, as he stopped by Kinston, North Carolina to donate school supplies to the kids in his hometown. Despite being just 20-years-old, it seems as though Ingram is well aware of the importance his community played in his rise […]

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio was superb last season for Quin Snyder’s men. He was so good in fact, that he had more 30-point performances than a long list of other scoring NBA stars. good morning everyone, Ricky Rubio had more 30-point games last season than: Marc GasolJohn WallKlay ThompsonKyle LowryEric BledsoeKevin LoveBen SimmonsGordon […]

Nike has added Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant’s latest shoe, the KD 11, to their NIKEiD customization engine. NBA enthusiasts are now able to go online and create their very own colorway for a shoe designed by Durant, with some really cool options. First look at the #KD11 on my @youtube w @IAmJayJones : […]

The New York Knicks recently lost a long-time fan in Evan Perlmutter, as he famously sold his fandom on eBay. Ruthless in his approach to find a new team, the 33-year-old has since received a formal statement from the Knicks organization slamming his decision and behaviour. “We’re sure our millions of loyal Knicks fans won’t […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA earlier today and has since received an outpour of respect from his colleagues and everyone involved in the association. Among the individuals to show his gratitude is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who took to Twitter to thank the Argentinian guard. basketball […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum took time out of his day to poke fun at The Big Lead on Twitter last night, who hilariously spelled his name wrong during a tweet they sent out. McCollum 😂 https://t.co/GfvHlNpiVu — CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 22, 2018 McCollum is gearing up for training camp with the […]

San Antonio Spurs’ veteran Manu Ginobili and Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James may find themselves at different stages of their career, but the duo share a unique piece of NBA playoff history. Only two players in NBA history have tallied at least 800 rebounds, 800 assists and 300 three-pointers in the postseason: LeBron James […]

The Toronto Raptors newly acquired superstar Kawhi Leonard is keeping an open mind about his future heading into the upcoming NBA season. Despite his constant and relentless links with the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, the 27-year-old will not rule out re-signing with the Raptors, according to Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News. “Based off […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox is wasting no time getting ready for training camp, as the 20-year-old has been working tirelessly hard in the gym this offseason. .@swipathefox has been in the LAB ⚗️ (via @CoreyPorter0) pic.twitter.com/DwmRKpOD2B — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 22, 2018 As you can see, Fox is obviously already in great […]

Newly signed Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas is about to tackle a fresh start with his new team, and will wear a new number this upcoming season to signify a new beginning. New team. New number.#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/dqKFIlcZcP — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) August 21, 2018 In the past, Thomas wore #22 for the Sacramento Kings, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a steal in the 2018 NBA draft as they acquired shooting guard Svi Mykhailiuk with the 47th pick. The 21-year-old now calls the Staples Center home, but Director of Scouting and Assistant GM Jesse Buss was “terrified” that they would miss out on drafting him on the evening as […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for his native Greece this off-season, as the National Team prepares for their second round World Cup qualifiers in September.  The Greek Basketball Federation today announced the 14 players that will make up the roster as they gear up to face Serbia next month, featuring his brother Thanasis […]

The 2018 NBA rookie class may turn out to be one of the most talented classes in NBA history when we look back in ten-fifteen-years, but they definitely need to brush up on their history of the league. Speaking with Sports Pulse presented by USA Today Sports, the big name rookies were put through their […]

The Dallas Mavericks went all in on European wonder kid Luka Doncic at the 2018 NBA draft, as they look build a foundation in the hopes of again challenging for an NBA championship in the future. With the acquisition of Doncic, the 19-year-old will now team up with explosive guard Dennis Smith Jr. in the […]

It’s a good time to be Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles, as he’s coming off the best season of his career. The rigorous demands of the NBA regular season is less than two months away, and despite players working hard to be in shape for training camp, Ingles and Jazz teammate Royce O’Neale also have […]

The Golden State Warriors’ newest member DeMarcus Cousins is well and truly on his road to recovery. Expected to be available to play in December, he is already back in the practice facility draining threes in his workouts. .@boogiecousins looking 👌🏾👀 [h/t @warriorstalk, via @convo_ent] pic.twitter.com/Tl3JSQk8yL — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) August 20, 2018 Cousins […]

Former Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut may have left the NBA, but it wasn’t without offers from multiple franchises to keep him in the league. Bogut sat down with The Pick And Roll Aussie Hoops to discuss turning down the Association to return home. “I had offers. I had an offer straight away, a […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets are heading to the Bahamas for some much-needed team bonding  before the rigorous demands of the NBA regular season. The recently crowned NBA MVP spoke about the importance of the trip away together with Mark Berman of FOX 26 Sports. “It’s extremely important,” Harden said in an interview with FOX […]

If you thought Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was a scary athletic prospect, his 16-year-old brother is just as impressive. Alex Antetokounmpo has measured in with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, already just about equaling his older sibling’s measurements. Up close look at 16-year-old Alex Antetokounmpo’s shooting mechanics. The 6-6 wing is the youngest of the Antetokounmpo […]

It’s an exciting time to be a Duke Blue Devils fan. Zion Williamson, R.J. Barret, and Cameron Redish are already turning heads and could be three of the first five picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, which would be the first time in NBA history. College teammates have been taken in the top five of […]

In a league that continues to get smaller and caters towards the golden age of point guards we are currently experiencing, it has become increasingly more difficult to find productive big men. Not only do we notice this by watching the NBA consistently, but the numbers are also backing this up, as only five frontcourt […]

Euroleague star Alexey Shved continues to draw interest from the NBA, and has turned down contracts from the New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns this off-season. It’s obvious to see why Shved is hot property at the moment, as he is coming off yet another impressive campaign in which he was […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons and now Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James not only share the same similarities on the court, but also the same agency Klutch Sports Group. Because of this, Simmons knew better than most already where James was headed during his free agency decision this summer, as he swapped a […]

There’s always fun to be had in the LeBron James household. Even as the best player in the world, there aren’t many characters bigger than the kid from Akron. He may be 33-years-old and a 15-year NBA veteran, but James is always up for a laugh and joke away from the floor, especially with his […]

Like all of us, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has fantasied about the idea of newly acquired superstar LeBron James and Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant playing together for the franchise. It would be something truly extraordinary to watch. Recently Buss spoke out on the potential of it coming to fruition via The Weekend Podcast. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves combo forward Jimmy Butler was involved in a unique piece of NBA history back in the 2013 NBA playoffs. While a member of the Chicago Bulls at the time under head coach Tom Thibodeau, Reddit user [PHI] Tiago Splitter revealed Butler put together one of the most impressive physical feats the league has […]

NBA analyst Skip Bayless has become famous for his dislike towards superstar small forward LeBron James and anything related to him. Even with James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers, that distain hasn’t just stopped, but has carried over to his new teammates, as Bayless has bizarrely claimed Lakers young gun Kyle Kuzma is taking […]

Fresh off his Las Vegas Summer League MVP performance, Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart is very excited about this upcoming season alongside LeBron James and his Lakers teammates. Hart is one of many within the franchise that has the utmost confidence in his squad’s capabilities, and even though they may be young in age, […]

Charlotte Hornets scoring guard Kemba Walker was the subject of numerous trade discussions this off-season as he was linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, but has since denied the speculation, saying  he is very happy in Charlotte. With superstar small forward LeBron James leaving the Cavaliers this summer, the potential for Walker […]