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Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players to ever play basketball and is a sure-fire Hall of Famer. Kobe must feel that he has nothing left to prove, because he just made it clear that he will never play pro basketball again. There were rumors that Bryant could come out of retirement to play in […]

Jayson Tatum will make a ton of money when he signs his next contract in a few years. Danny Ainge will likely be the one who pays him, assuming nothing crazy happens with the Boston Celtics. But regardless, Tatum feels like Ainge owes him a little bit of money in the meantime. Tatum appeared on […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler and new Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James have played together before, but those games were All-Star exhibitions. Now it appears Butler would be open to teaming up with James for the real thing. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, a source close to Butler believes the star wing […]

Dwyane Wade is a legend in Miami. The three-time NBA champion is worshipped in South Beach and it’s at the point where Miamians want to rename Biscayne Boulevard to Dwyane Wade Boulevard. Radio Host Brandon Tobin of 790 The Ticket is calling for the City of Miami to get this done. Official Proclamation: Biscayne Blvd […]

The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets are developing a crosstown rivalry. Enes Kanter and Spencer Dinwiddie are leading the charge for their teams and they continued the trash talk on Thursday. Kanter posted a photo of himself standing in front of a Brooklyn Nets logo on double doors in the Barclays Center while giving […]

It’s easy to forget that once upon a time, big men were essentially forbidden from shooting the three ball. If only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had coaches and teams encourage him to shoot threes the way they do big men in today’s NBA. It’s easy to forget, but the greatest scorer in the history of the NBA […]

Kobe Bryant turns 40 on Thursday and he had a message for all his haters, of which there are many. Bryant is still one of the most polarizing NBA players around. His fanbase is as rabid as any, but he also has his fair share of haters. He posted a mirror picture of himself flexing […]

Kobe Bryant’s “Musecage” is an interesting — albeit a strange — concept that Bryant uses to help fuel his motivation. It’s a place where he thinks about all the things that motivate us — good and bad. Kobe’s latest focuses on WNBA star Diana Taurasi: Bryant discusses Taurasi’s mindset when she plays and how her […]

The Houston Rockets came within inches of dethroning the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Unfortunately for the Houston squad, they fell short in Game 7 due to the absence of Chris Paul and a poor shooting performance from the otherwise excellent 3-point shooting team. There are no moral victories in the NBA, […]

Carmelo Anthony is one of the highest profile signings of the offseason, and how he will fit with the Houston Rockets is on everyone’s mind. But one of his new teammates, P.J. Tucker, thinks Melo will fit right in. Tucker specifically mentioned Anthony’s ability to score the basketball. According to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic, Tucker […]

Jayson Tatum’s breakout rookie season with the Boston Celtics catapulted him to the forefront of the NBA. Now he’s starring in his own Foot Locker commercial where he “unearths” a package containing a new pair of kicks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj7cYPbtkEI&feature=youtu.be The video is a blast from the past, from everything to the music to the VHS tape […]

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers are poised to turn the franchise around after signing LeBron James and a group of veterans to complement their young roster. General manager Rob Pelinka believed that the Lakers needed to add a few key areas to improve the roster. Pelinka told Kevin Ding of Lakers.com: “Earvin and I had […]

NBA players usually react negatively to their rating in NBA 2K, but not Jaren Jackson Jr. The Grizzlies rookie took to Twitter to let his momma know that he finally made it. Not only did Jackson make it into the game, he received a favorable rating for a rookie. ‼️👀‼️👀‼️ @Ronnie2K #NBA2K19 momma I’m in […]

One year ago on Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers dealt Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. The Cavs got back Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and a first-round pick that eventually turned into Collin Sexton. This trade changed the face of the NBA. The Cavaliers entire future changed following this trade. Isaiah Thomas didn’t fit […]

DeMarcus Cousins shook up the basketball world when he unexpectedly signed with the Golden State Warriors. An all-time great team added a fifth All-Star to the roster. Although DeMarcus Cousins is returning from a devastating Achilles injury, if he comes back healthy, the Warriors are virtually unbeatable. Progress… #TheResurgence #0Doubt pic.twitter.com/scrmftylMt — DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) […]

The road to the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup continues in September for many European teams. Many NBA players are deciding whether or not they will play for their teams in the September qualifiers. One Italian player and San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli, has already told Italy that he will not be attending their […]

Luka Doncic is one of the most promising young players in the 2018 draft class. But apparently, fellow rookies Dallas Mavericks’ European star don’t envision him as the best player to emerge from the 2018 NBA Draft. In the NBA’s rookie survey, players were asked who they believe will have the best career of the […]

Many NBA players are unprepared for the large sums of money they’re given when they first come into the league. The money they’re given completely changes their relationships with family and friends they’ve known their entire lives. Jackie MacMullan of ESPN spoke with multiple people about this dynamic. Longtime NBA agent Archie Goodwin said: “People […]

Donovan Mitchell’s rookie season was a revelation. Although he fell just short of the Rookie of the Year award to Ben Simmons, Mitchell looks like he’s a budding young superstar. While Spida Mitchell shouldn’t need to worry about going back to school anytime soon, he still puts a premium on a good education. Mitchell spoke […]

The NBA released its rookie survey and it looks like Sixers youngster Zhaire Smith is the choice for the most athletic rookie in his class. Smith comes in as an athletic guard with a lot of bounce in his step. Smith received 24 percent of the vote. Hamidou Diallo, Josh Okogie and Lonnie Walker IV […]

It’s no secret that the country’s political climate is volatile right now. Athletes are taking political stances and many are being targeted by politicians for the things they say and do. This was evident when the White House disinvited the Golden State Warriors from the traditional White House visit championship teams make. NBA Commissioner Adam […]

The NBA released its rookie survey on Tuesday and the players weighed in on the biggest steal of the 2018 NBA Draft among other categories. Keita Bates-Diop out of Ohio State seems to have the respect of his fellow rookies. The former Buckeye isn’t a big name, but he could surprise fans next season. Bates-Diop […]

LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is returning from an injury that kept him sidelined all last season. He sounds like he’s ready to return from microfracture and meniscus surgery and he’s fired up for his first full season in Los Angeles. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Beverley had this to say about his return: […]

It’s easy to pigeonhole professional athletes and define them solely by their abilities on the court. But for many athletes, there’s much more than meets the eye. Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant is using his new signature shoes to express himself. Durant told Max Resetar of Slam: “It’s just centered around everything that goes […]

Dwyane Wade’s newest shoe design is an interesting take on footwear. It’s hard to explain what it even looks like or how someone would wear it properly. It’s somewhere in between a shoe and a slide. It has support around the ankle, but it’s an open-toed piece of footwear. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmspzEbAZlW/?taken-by=dwyanewade It’s downright strange looking. It […]

It’s still sinking in that LeBron James is joining one of the most prestigious organizations in all of professional sports. King James took to Instagram to post an insane picture of himself in a Lakers practice facility. It’s a shot of James from behind, but the iconic World Champions banners from previous Lakers teams hang […]

For a young basketball prospect, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is a good player to aspire to become. He was the Finals MVP of the last two seasons and he’s a sure-fire Hall of Famer. KD sat down with rising stars James Wiseman and Kofi Cockburn to offer advice. KD keeps it REAL with […]

Kobe Bryant is synonymous with the Los Angeles Lakers after playing the entirety of his 20-year career with the purple and gold. But the Laker legend was almost a Hornet. Bryant was selected by Charlotte in the 1996 NBA Draft, but he had no desire to play for the Hornets. He was then traded to […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the premier players in the NBA. His breathtaking spin moves and killer crossovers help make the Boston Celtics star popular all across the country. But a group of people shares a bond with Irving and an appreciation that extends off the court. According to Chris Forsberg of ESPN, the Standing Rock […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlike anyone the NBA has ever seen. His unique size and skill set are perfect for today’s NBA that puts an emphasis on positionless basketball. He can handle the ball, play on a wing, or size up defenders in the post. In fact, it’s difficult to nail down a […]

Stephen Curry’s fanaticism for the Carolina Panthers is no secret. The Warriors star grew up in the Charlotte area after being born in Akron, Ohio while his father was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. When his father, Dell, was selected by the Charlotte Hornets and the family moved to North Carolina. He still roots just as […]

Carmelo Anthony is not the player he used to be. He’s still a productive player and he has the tools to be an offensive weapon for his new team, the Houston Rockets. But most people acknowledge that he is a defensive liability on the court. To say he was a liability would be a gross understatement. […]

Despite rumors that the L.A. Clippers might relocate to Seattle, team owner Steve Ballmer is adamant that the team will stay in Los Angeles. Ballmer dispelled any rumors by pledging to move the team to Inglewood. Ballmer told Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints: “A lot of people know I don’t live in Los Angeles,” said Ballmer. […]

LaVar Ball’s JBA was billed as a league that could empower young basketball players. It was presented as a viable option for players who wanted to earn some money while they played instead of attending college. But apparently, the JBA wasn’t all that it was cracked up to be. According to Thomas Duffy of Cycle, […]

Kyle Kuzma is one of the young Los Angeles Lakers who can learn a lot from his new teammate, LeBron James. LeBron’s work ethic, basketball IQ, and championship pedigree can all rub off on Kuzma and his youthful teammates. In fact, James is already showing the younger guys on the Lakers the way. “I think […]

Bruce Bowen is out as a television analyst for the Los Angeles Clippers following critical comments he made about Kawhi Leonard. Bowen appeared on the Dan Patrick Show to discuss his ousting. “Kawhi never said I want to play for the Clippers. Kawhi said he wanted to play for the Lakers, and so unfortunately, if […]

Kevin Durant changed the landscape of the NBA when he agreed to sign with the Golden State Warriors on July 4, 2016. Now it appears that Durant was set on Golden State soon after losing to them in the Western Conference Finals as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to Drew Shiller of […]

Nene must be trapped back in Denver, because he made some interesting comments about new Houston Rockets teammate Carmelo Anthony. According to Mark Berman of Fox 26 KRIV, Nene still believes that Melo is a top-10 player in the league. “He can be whatever he wants to be. He’s talented. It doesn’t matter how old […]

The Rookie of the Year race should be hotly contested. There are a number of promising young players who can take home the award. Chris Forsberg of ESPN asked a group of rookies to make their picks are for the award. Marvin Bagley III wanted to pick himself but instead took current teammate Harry Giles. […]