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After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz. In the next chapter of his life, Bryant has been focusing on building Kobe Inc. and the art of storytelling. While Bryant has no interest in coaching, he […]

After winning his first championship with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant is active again on Twitter and responding to his fans — and haters. As most basketball fans know, it is well-documented Durant’s Twitter game is legendary from his relatable tweets to Scarlett Johansson. Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, one of Durant’s followers […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, one of the yearly traditions are player rankings from ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and other websites. Unless players are LeBron James, who has been considered the best player for past decade or so, they will likely disagree or use it as motivation. One player that the media and players usually […]

After two seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Monta Ellis was waived six days into free agency. With the Pacers using the stretch provision in order to pay his $11.2 million remaining salary over five seasons, it allowed Ellis plenty of time to sign with a new team. Unfortunately, as the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, the […]

During their eight seasons together with the Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant won three championships in four NBA Finals appearances. As O’Neal is an NBA on TNT analyst, Bryant is focused on the art of storytelling following their careers. With the Lakers set to retire both of Bryant’s jersey numbers on Dec. […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, Dirk Nowitzki is set to tie Tim Duncan and John Stockton for the second-most seasons (19) with one team, trailing just Kobe Bryant (20). It is an extremely rare feat in all of sports, especially in today’s NBA. During Nowitzki’s future Hall of Fame career, he has been a […]

After finishing with the third best record in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets are determined to dethrone the Golden State Warriors for the 2017-18 NBA season. Along with the Chris Paul trade for numerous prospects, the Rockets signed PJ Tucker, Luc Mbah a Moute, and Tarik Black to shore up their bench in free […]

After taking over during the middle of the 2016-17 NBA season, the first major task for President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka was the 2017 NBA Draft. Initially armed with two draft picks, Johnson and Pelinka eventually turned them into four and selected Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart, and […]

Throughout the entire offseason, Carmelo Anthony has only been willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets. With the New York Knicks not interested in Ryan Anderson’s remaining three-year, $60 million deal, it appears Anthony will be joining them in training camp. With James Harden being joined by Chris Paul heading into the […]

After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz to conclude the 2016-17 NBA season. Since then, Bryant has been building up Kobe Inc. while focusing on storytelling. As the Lakers announced they will be retiring both Bryant’s jersey numbers, he announced plans for China’s […]

After winning three Defensive Player of the Year awards and appearing in the 2009 NBA Finals, Dwight Howard has not had much success. Since leaving the Orlando Magic, Howard is set to play for his fourth team in six seasons following his trade to the Charlotte Hornets. At 31 years old, Howard is no longer […]

Despite the Utah Jazz making great strides over the last couple of seasons, Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics in free agency. With the Jazz re-signing Joe Ingles and signing Thabo Sefolosha, they are looking at Rodney Hood to fill Hayward’s offensive role. As Hayward eventually averaged 20 points per game, Hood — like […]

In one of the most exciting offseasons in recent memory, Carmelo Anthony is still a member of the New York Knicks. As he is only willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets, the Knicks new front office is reportedly not interested in Ryan Anderson’s remaining three-year, $60 million deal. With a third […]

After the 2010-11 NBA season, the Chris Paul trade involving the then-New Orleans Hornets and two Los Angeles teams is well-documented. With Paul spending six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers and traded to the Houston Rockets this offseason, new information has been revealed. Prior to being traded to the Clippers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN […]

After re-signing all of their core players and improving their bench depth, the Golden State Warriors are the favorites to win their third championship in four consecutive NBA Finals appearances. While numerous teams have improved during the offseason, it appears they are all chasing the Warriors at this point. With Stephen Curry on the third […]

After a 16-year career full of individual accomplishments, Tracy McGrady was officially inducted into the 2017 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. While some basketball fans believe McGrady did not deserve the honor, numerous players have come to his defense. During his career, McGrady played for seven teams but had his best years with the Orlando […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Kyle Kuzma with the No. 27 overall pick. While most experts projected him to be a second round draft pick, Kuzma surprised most at the Las Vegas Summer League after averaging 21.9 points and 6.4 rebounds en route to being named the championship game Most […]

After years of rebuilding, the Philadelphia 76ers have established arguably the best young core in the league. With Joel Embiid and Dario Saric earning 2017 All-Rookie First Team honors and Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz entering their rookie years, there is great optimism in Philadelphia. With the team’s roster comprised of mostly young prospects, the […]

As the former second overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Jabari Parker has shown his potential through three seasons. Unfortunately, he has suffered two season-ending injuries and has only appeared in 152 out of 246 possible games as a result. Prior to his latest injury, Parker averaged 20.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers traded Shaquille O’Neal, one of Kobe Bryant’s well-known teammates during the rebuilding process was Smush Parker. While Parker was little-known to begin the 2005-06 NBA season, he ended up starting 162 out of 164 games for head coach Phil Jackson. In Parker’s two seasons with the Lakers, it is well-documented […]

After Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors, Russell Westbrook became the first player to average a triple-double since Oscar Robertson while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs en route to his first NBA Most Valuable Player award. With the Thunder trading Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis for Paul George, Westbrook heads […]

After 13 seasons with the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade signed with his hometown Chicago Bulls. While there were expectations the Bulls would be competitive, the front office traded Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason, signaling the start of a rebuilding process. At this stage of his career, the 35-year-old is interested in a […]

After a 16-year career, Tracy McGrady was selected to the 2017 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. With the seven-time All-Star set to be officially inducted on Sept. 8, it is a time for him to reflect on his playing days. During McGrady’s career, he played with numerous All-Stars like Vince Carter and Yao Ming. […]

Since Damian Lillard was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2012, the franchise has made the playoffs four out of his five seasons. However, after being swept by the Golden State Warriors last season, the Blazers face greater competition for the final spot in the Western Conference. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, the […]

After falling short against the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2017 NBA playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies have undergone numerous roster changes. While Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are still around, Zach Randolph signed with the Sacramento Kings and Tony Allen remains a free agent. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there […]

In Manu Ginobili’s career, he has established himself as one of the best shooting guards of all time. From being the 2008 NBA Sixth Man of the Year to four championships with the San Antonio Spurs, Ginobili has surprised many as the former 57th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft. As the 40-year-old prepares […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season draws closer, Carmelo Anthony’s future with the New York Knicks remains uncertain. With the 10-time All-Star willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets, President Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry are hoping he expands his list. According to Ian Begley of ESPN, the Knicks were ‘not […]

After years of speculation, the Chicago Bulls ultimately traded Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and Lauri Markkanen. With the Bulls close to embracing a full rebuild if they buyout Dwyane Wade, Butler has an opportunity to make deep playoff runs with Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. As the 2017-18 […]

Coming off 23.1 points and 10.7 assists per game last season, John Wall signed a four-year, $170 million contract extension with the Washington Wizards this offseason. With the Wizards also re-signing Otto Porter and improving their bench depth, the 26-year-old is determined to take his team to the next level. With Wall looking to challenge […]

In his first stint with the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson was one of the most entertaining players in the league. After playing for five teams in three years, the shooting guard is back with the team he had the most success with. In a wide-ranging interview with Brian Josephs of Bleacher Report, Stephenson discussed numerous […]

Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem both joined the Miami Heat prior to the 2003-04 NBA season where they have won three championships together. While Wade signed with the Chicago Bulls last season, Haslem recently re-signed on a one-year deal this offseason. Although signing with the Bulls marked a return home for Wade, the roster has […]

Despite averaging 23.1 points and 10.7 assists for the 2016-17 NBA season, John Wall is still perhaps one of the most underrated players. When mentioning the top point guards in the league, Wall’s name is rarely mentioned. As the new season is approaching, Kobe Bryant recently challenged Wall to make the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team. […]

With teams preparing for the 2017-18 NBA season, they are all chasing the defending champion Golden State Warriors. As the Warriors re-signed their core and improved their depth, there are interesting storylines in the Eastern Conference. Although numerous All-Stars took their talents to the Western Conference, the Toronto Raptors re-signed Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka […]

For the past couple of seasons, the New Orleans Pelicans have been unable to stay relatively healthy. Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, Solomon Hill (torn hamstring) and Frank Jackson (broken foot) have already suffered significant injuries as the team reportedly worked out Josh Smith as a potential replacement. Another option for the Pelicans is […]

When Kobe Bryant announced his retirement during the 2015-16 NBA season, he showcased his storytelling abilities by writing ‘Dear Basketball’ on The Players’ Tribune. Since then, it has turned into a short film as Bryant is currently building Kobe Inc. and investing in other companies. During the John Williams: Maestro of the Movies at Hollywood […]

After Kyrie Irving recruited Gordon Hayward to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, they are finally teammates on the Boston Celtics three years later. While Irving won one championship in three NBA Finals appearances with LeBron James, he is looking to take the next step of his career with Hayward and Al Horford. At the introductory […]

In the NBA, it is extremely rare for the top two teams in a conference to make a blockbuster trade. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and two draft picks to cap off an extremely entertaining offseason. With the two teams […]

After concerns regarding Isaiah Thomas’ physical, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers eventually completed their blockbuster trade centered around Kyrie Irving. With Irving looking to become the team’s first option, he now joins Gordon Hayward and Al Horford in Boston. At the introductory press conference, Irving and Hayward revealed another opportunity to play with each […]

After seven seasons with the Utah Jazz, Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics in free agency. Along with his prior relationship with head coach Brad Stevens at Butler, Isaiah Thomas heavily recruited him to Boston. With Thomas part of the trade package for Kyrie Irving, it is an awkward situation for Hayward who ultimately […]