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There could be a rivalry brewing between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder. More specifically, Josh Hart and Paul George. Hart posted a video on Instagram where he threw George’s shoes out in the trash because according to Hart, he’s too competitive to wear his competitor’s shoes. Los Angeles #Lakers (@Lakers) guard Josh […]

Aaron Rodgers recently inked a brand new deal that makes him the highest paid player in the history of the NFL. While Rodgers won’t be worrying about money anytime soon, his deal and others like Odell Beckham Jr.’s extension show how well off NBA players are when negotiating contracts. Rodgers spoke with Michael David Smith […]

LeBron James and Neymar are two of the most recognizable faces on the planet. James and Neymar are two of the best in their respective sports. Neymar recently transferred from Barcelona to Paris St.-Germain F.C. and LeBron left Cleveland for the bright lights of Los Angeles. Both athletes are on the brightest of stages. The […]

NBA players are always looking for an edge on their competition any way they can and Toronto Raptors head coach, Nick Nurse’s nephew, David Nurse is at the forefront of the leading technology. David Nurse is looking to change the way players train and help guys take their game to the next level. Figuring out […]

Dirk Nowitzki isn’t messing around this offseason. Actually, it looks like the Dallas Mavericks big man is messing around a little bit. Nowitzki was caught on video by Mavs teammate J.J. Barea still throwing it down at 40 years of age. That’s something that Dirk doesn’t do very often anymore. 20 seasons in and Dirk's […]

Jrue Holiday stepped up in a big way for the New Orleans Pelicans’ surprising first-round sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers. His defense was suffocating and he went off for 27.8 points, 4,0 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers per game on 56.8 percent shooting from the field and 35 percent from beyond […]

LeBron James appears to be enjoying himself this summer. The newest Los Angeles Lakers star doesn’t look stressed at all in a video that Ernie Ramos posted to Instagram. James is working out, but in between sets he’s showing off his dance moves. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnDrIW4ArAO/ James’ energy should fit well with the Lakers this season. He […]

LeBron James has joined the Los Angeles Lakers. DeMarcus Cousins has joined the Golden State Warriors. Paul George has re-signed with the Okhoma City Thunder. Carmelo Anthony has joined the Houston Rockets. With the offseason hitting September, it’s unlikely that any more monumental moves occur in the NBA. Consequently, outlets and writers are evaluating the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a history of trolling each other on social media and it appears Ivica Zubac is no exception. Zubac answered a question from a fan on his Instagram story and called out his Lakers teammates for their bad taste in music. The only problem with what Zubac did here is that […]

Jayson Tatum’s phenomenal rookie season came when he was just 19 years old. Tatum didn’t have the option of entering the league out of high school like his idol, Kobe Bryant did. But the Boston Celtics’ rising star spoke with Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated about the NBA rethinking the one-and-done rule. Tatum was asked […]

The NBA Draft is a momentous occasion for every player who hears his name called. Additionally, it’s a great night for young players to showcase their flair for fashion. For some NBA players, this means showing off their best bow ties. On Tuesday, the NBA Draft’s official Twitter account posted a tweet in honor of […]

LeBron James is the type of transcendent player who can elevate the play of his teammates. Los Angeles Lakers fans should be thrilled with the prospect of James elevating the play of the young corps in Las Angeles. Brian Windhorst specifically talked about how Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram can thrive alongside LeBron: “We started off […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have a new home at Fiserv Forum. The players and fans are already making themselves feel right at home. The team hosted a block party for the fans to get their first look at the new arena. Over 64,000 fans were on hand for the @FiservForum Open House and Bucks Block Party […]

Donovan Mitchell is one of the NBA’s rising stars and also one of Adidas’ most influential young athletes. Mitchell, 21, tweeted out a cryptic message at Adidas Hoops with a smirking emoji. It’s unclear what this mysterious tweet means, but it has fans buzzing nonetheless. 😏 @adidasHoops — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) August 28, 2018 Perhaps […]

LeBron James’ path to his ninth straight NBA Finals became much more difficult when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Much will be different for King James in the Western Conference, including what position he finds himself playing next season. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst spoke about the adjustments LeBron will need to […]

Myles Turner is looking to take the next step in his development in his fourth year in the NBA. Turner, 22, is turning heads this summer, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Victor Oladipo’s trainer, Micah Lancaster, told Agness: “Myles Turner was exceptional. I think his upside is huge. We’ve also worked with Karl-Anthony Towns […]

The NBA community is celebrating Manu Ginobili’s career in the wake of his retirement. His body of work is stunning in its own right, but many fans will remember Manu for his acrobatic and awe-inspiring finishes at the rim. On Tuesday, the NBA’s Twitter account posted a video with three of Ginobili’s most insane finishes […]

At one point, Paul George to the Los Angeles Lakers seemed like a sure thing. The California native was unhappy in Indiana and he was set to be a free agent in the summer of 2018—conveniently when the Lakers would have cap space. But instead of landing in Los Angeles, George was traded to the […]

Kawhi Leonard’s future is still very much unknown. He will play out the final year of his contract with the Toronto Raptors this season, but beyond that, no one knows what to expect. Of course, there is speculation that he would like to return home to sunny California wit the Los Angeles Lakers or Clippers, […]

Quincy Pondexter will have another shot to prove himself in the NBA, this time with the San Antonio Spurs. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, Pondexter has signed a one-year deal with the 2014 NBA Champions. Michael Scotto of The Athletic adds that Pondexter’s deal is partially guaranteed. The journeyman swingman has dealt with injuries for […]

Rudy Gay’s basketball career is only one facet of who he is. The San Antonio Spurs forward has been giving back to his community dating back to his early days in the NBA. According to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Gay has been making his hometown of Baltimore proud with all the charitable […]

Manu Ginobili will go down as one of the greatest San Antonio Spurs players of all time. Eventually, he’ll be honored by the organization and he will probably have his jersey retired at some point. But at one point, Ginobili was a relatively unknown international player drafted with the 57th overall pick in 1999. In 2002, […]

It truly is the end of an era in San Antonio with the Monday afternoon announcement that legend Manu Ginobili is retiring from the NBA. Ginobili spent 16 years with the Spurs and he seems to have had a profound impact on almost every teammate he played with during his career. Many of his former […]

Manu Ginobili’s retirement on Monday shook the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs legend is calling it a career after an incredibly successful 16-year run in the NBA. One of his fiercest rivals took to Twitter to wish him well. Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks had their fair share of grudge matches against Ginobili and […]

LeBron James is no stranger to the haters. Now that he’s a Laker, the hate towards James is sure to grow even louder. In one of the funnier ways to hate on James, Amazon recently listed toilet paper with James’ likeness on each square. You can put two and two together to figure out what this […]

The WNBA announced Sunday that 23-year-old Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm was named league MVP. This is a well-deserved honor for the former UConn star. In her third year in the WNBA, Stewart averaged 21.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Liz Cambage was the runner-up and Elena Delle Donne rounded out the top […]

Stephen Curry is speaking out about an issue that is near and dear to his heart. It’s something that the Golden State Warriors’ star has a new perspective on. With two daughters, Curry is now championing women’s quality. Curry penned a piece on The Players’ Tribune Sunday, which is Women’s Equality Day, in which he spoke about […]

The Houston Rockets heavily depend on James Harden. He’s the main ingredient in Mike D’Antoni’s offense and without him, the Rockets wouldn’t be one of the best teams in the NBA. But now the organization is depending on Harden for more than just his ability in the pick-and-roll. The team’s Twitter account wished the MVP […]

LeBron James is one of the greatest players in the history of the game. But if he wants to win over Lakers fans he’s going to need to prove it in Los Angeles. According to TMZ, former Laker Devean George believes a statue for James won’t even be a consideration until he brings at least […]

Earlier this year, Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown was involved in an altercation with police in which he was tased by officers. On Friday, city attorney, Grant Langley wrote in court filings the officers did nothing wrong, per Gina Barton of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal. In fact, Langley places much of the blame on Brown for what […]

It’s no secret that Stan Van Gundy and Dwight Howard had a rocky relationship during their time together with the Orlando Magic. The two reached the NBA Finals together, but there was a lot of friction between the two. Regardless, Van Gundy is still sad to see thew new Washington Wizards center become an afterthought […]

Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin is one of the all-time great basketball players to ever suit up for the University of Oklahoma. He will always share a connection to the school for his successful career with the Sooners — a career that included an AP Player of the Year award in 2009. But now, he’ll […]

Lauri Markkanen’s star shone brightly during his rookie season, and the Finnish sharpshooter is a budding superstar. The young Chicago Bulls big man is more than just a great player, as evidenced by his visit to some of his fans in Finland. Markkanen surprised the kids at a basketball camp in Helsinki with a surprise visit […]

Vince Carter is the seasoned pro in a young man’s league. Half Man, Half Amazing is in the twilight of his career, but he’s out to prove that he can still hang with the young bucks. Carter spoke with The Associated Press about his age and how he sees himself in a league where he’s […]

John Wall is the cornerstone of the Washington Wizards, much like Allen Iverson was to the Philadelphia 76ers, at least according to Jordan Crawford. J Wall is to DC what A.I was to Philly! — Jordan Crawford (@jcraw55) August 25, 2018 Crawford is a journeyman who has bounced around the league for much of his […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is a well-known hot head, and Richard Jefferson once gave him some interesting advice on what to do about this reputation. Most people would expect the wily veteran to advise Green to calm down and avoid letting his emotions get the best of him. But Jefferson actually said the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is racking up the accomplishments in his illustrious career. He already has three championships and two MVP trophies to his name. The Warriors Twitter page posted a GIF of Curry with his trophies. Weekend MOOD pic.twitter.com/R3nAej4vas — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 24, 2018 Curry is well on his […]

Kobe Bryant will go down as one of the greatest players in NBA history. The shooting guard spent the entirety of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and built his legacy on winning. The Black Mamba won five championships during his career, which came to define him. Kobe has some of the most passionate […]

Jayson Tatum is beloved in Boston after a successful rookie season. Celtics fans are all in on the versatile wing and Tatum is loving his new home. But this wasn’t always the case for Tatum. He admitted on the Bill Simmons Podcast that he didn’t always like Boston. “Tatum: I used to hate Boston. Simmons: […]