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The plot thickens. After reports emerged regarding an altercation between Draymond Green and Tristan Thompson following the ESPYs, everyone began to wonder what actually happened. Rumors are swirling that Thompson punched Green, but what exactly happened is still unclear. Draymond Green took to Instagram to set the record straight—sort of. Golden State #Warriors forward Draymond […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside and Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng are in Africa for the NBA Africa Game. Whiteside and Deng have a history together from the time they spent as teammates in Miami from 2014-2016. Whiteside spoke with Shandel Richardson of the Sun-Sentinal and said he’s looking forward to playing against Deng. “I […]

The NBA is experiencing a wave of positivity from its players this summer. Of course, the opening of LeBron James’ I Promise School is the biggest example of community involvement. But he isn’t the only one taking advantage of his platform and reach. Derrick Rose announced Wednesday that he is launching a scholarship program called The […]

Trae Young’s got the sauce. Videos of NBA players taking on campers are all the rage during the quieter summer months of the NBA. Instead of simply blowing past his defender and scoring, Young added his own bit of flair to his one-on-one interaction. TRAE YOUNG FOOLIN’ 🤣 @TheTraeYoung pic.twitter.com/r8VZQFUmdb — Overtime (@overtime) August 1, […]

One of the lasting impacts from LeBron James’ I Promise School will be how it inspires others to give back and make a change in their community as well. Not everyone has the means or the reach to do anything of the same magnitude. But we all have the ability to make improvements to society […]

Magic Johnson may have told the young Lakers to tone it down on social media and relax with the public roasting, but it doesn’t look like they’re stopping anytime soon. Brandon Ingram is the latest victim. Kyle Kuzma called out Ingram on Twitter to congratulate him on his “role” in the upcoming movie Slender Man. […]

Kevin Durant isn’t backing down off Twitter despite the public criticism he receives for his social media activity. On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors forward was back at it again after a fan criticized KD for who he is now. "Durant texted me and said: 'the guy you see now is the real me. The […]

Although the Woj bombs have slowed in recent weeks, they have yet to come to a halt. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sacramento Kings are signing Jamel Artis to a two-year deal. It’s unclear how much money the deal is worth and whether or not it is guaranteed, but Artis will have the opportunity […]

LeBron James’s impact on the court is well-documented, but it pales in comparison to the impact he has off the court. Following the opening of LeBron’s I Promise School, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama took to Twitter to praise James’ charitable efforts. James thanked First Lady Michelle for her kind words and […]

Paul George is preparing to continue his quest with the Oklahoma City Thunder this fall. After re-signing with the team—and shocking many by spurning his hometown Lakers—the All-Star hit a minor bump in the road. George had a medical procedure done on his left knee and although he doesn’t seem overly concerned, he still feels […]

LeBron James’ reaction to the unveiling of the new Los Angeles Laker jerseys was clear and simple. He loves them. King James took to Twitter to praise the newly-released jerseys. The Lakers posted a picture of three classic-looking jerseys to their Twitter account. A white, yellow, and purple jersey—all with James’ No. 23—were on display for […]

Kevin Durant’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors has proved to be successful. Since his signing, Durant has won two championships and was named Finals MVP in both years. The initial bad blood between Durant and former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook looks to be in the past. But that didn’t stop Warriors […]

LeBron James is receiving widespread praise for opening the I Promise School in his hometown, and for good reason. The love is coming from teammates, opponents, coaches, fans, and now, even a former president and first lady. Michelle Obama took to Twitter to recognize LeBron’s charitable efforts on behalf of herself and her husband, President […]

Rajon Rondo found success in New Orleans during the 2017-18 season and reaffirmed his place in the league as a savvy veteran. The Pelicans looked like a great fit and it was expected that Rondo would re-sign. Apparently, Rondo was in the process of working on a deal when he blindsided them. After the Los […]

Carmelo Anthony has never had a problem securing the bag. It’s never mattered what team is writing the check, Melo’s always been paid well. He’s always been one of the highest paid players in the league, but the money he’s getting from his time in Atlanta is downright absurd. According to a tweet from ESPN, […]

Gilbert Arenas was at one point, one of the most electrifying players in the NBA. Arenas was a dominant offensive player for a few years with the Washington Wizards. Agent Zero went to three straight All-Star Games at one point and during that three-year stretch, he averaged 27.7 points per game. But after the 2006-07 […]

Gordon Hayward’s return to the court was anything but a quick process. Disaster struck for the wing mere minutes into his Boston Celtics career last season. After sustaining a particularly gruesome leg injury, Hayward was lost for the year. While this put a damper on Hayward’s first season with the Celtics, he plans to return […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are poised to be one of the most entertaining teams in the NBA. Whether or not they can be successful remains to be seen. Of course, any team with LeBron James has a great chance to be successful but some critics are still skeptical. The Lakers have a […]

LeBron is often blamed for the advent of the superteam in the NBA. His decision to link up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami is seen by many as the catalyst that led to Kevin Durant joining the Warriors. Whether or not this is true is up for debate. James feels that his […]

LeBron James is joining one of the most historic franchises in all of professional sports. He feels the Los Angeles Lakers are the best fit for him and his family. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t consider other options. In fact, James discussed his decision and points out that he considered Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Houston […]

LeBron James is making a profound impact on his community. For how great of a basketball player he is, he might be an even better person. On Monday, James opened the I Promise School for underprivileged kids in Akron. The school is opening on Monday to provide a school for at-risk youths to catch up […]

If nothing else, Jimmer Fredette is always exciting. The former BYU star and lottery pick never panned out in the NBA, but he’s still shocking fans with nifty plays. In The Basketball Tournament, Fredette stole the ball from his man and dribbled the ball through fellow former NBAer, Jared Sullinger’s legs. Fredette then led the breakout […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were not always going to be named the Thunder. In fact, there were a number of other options for Oklahoma City’s team. Reddit user u/jl1995 brought up the franchise’s decision from 10 years ago where Oklahoma City narrowed down the list to six possible names. Obviously, Thunder was eventually chosen, but other names in […]

Bronny James and his team are all over the summer circuit. His father, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, is taking in most of his games and he’s been the center of attention almost every time he’s in the gym. LeBron caught the attention of one of Bronny’s opponents in a recent game. Bronny’s team […]

The Houston Rockets are bringing back largely the same roster that took them to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals last year. Mike D’Antoni knows they’re capable of returning just as strong as they were last year. But they need some contributions from unexpected places. Mike D'Antoni: "I think James Ennis can be really […]

Adding a lockdown defender may be a necessity for the Houston Rockets. Furthermore, they may need to add multiple defenders to avoid a dropoff on defense next season. Brian Windhorst spoke on ESPN about the potential for Houston to bring in more pieces, specifically more defenders. By way of Ben DuBose of Locked On Rockets, Windhorst said: […]

Ryan Arcidiacono will sign a partially-guaranteed one-year deal with the Chicago Bulls according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The 24-year-old has only played 24 games in the NBA since graduating from Villanova University in 2016. During those games, he has modest averages of 2.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Arcidiacono has […]

Nick Young recently took to Twitter to criticize NBA players that care too much about how they look during a workout. Swaggy P’s message: I hate the way everybody dress to workout and hoop now days … we getting worst then Ig models….. just hoop and work — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) July 28, 2018 It’s […]

Clint Capela is back with the Houston Rockets and no one is happier than Mike D’Antoni. Capela anchors the interior of the defense and is key to how the Rockets attack teams with their pick and roll game. He is a crucial piece to the puzzle for Houston. Mike D'Antoni on Clint Capela(@CapelaClint):"I talked to […]

Mike D’Antoni and the Houston Rockets are bringing back their “big three” from last season in James Harden, Chris Paul, and Clint Capela. Other than those three, the roster saw some turnover this summer. But despite the changes, D’Antoni thinks his squad is poised for success. According to Mark Berman of Fox 26, D’Antoni said: […]

The Toronto Raptors completely flipped the script despite finishing first in the Eastern Conference last season. Franchise player, DeMar DeRozan was traded to the Spurs and Dwane Casey is gone, despite winning Coach of the Year honors. Nick Nurse steps in for Casey and DeRozan is replaced by Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. Nurse is […]

Normally, I would advise against getting a meme as a tattoo. The average lifespan of a meme is far too short to make a lifelong commitment to it. Even the best memes only have enough staying power for a couple weeks. Rarely, a meme can hang around longer than a month. But the Crying Jordan […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo made tremendous strides during the 2017-18 season. The 23-year-old made another leap forward after winning the league’s Most Improved Player award for the 2016-17 season. Giannis’ smaller frame is something that many felt the Greek Freak needed to work on. Well, it looks like Antetokounmo has done some bulking up during the 2018 […]

Dwyane Wade has achieved everything a player could ever hope to accomplish in the NBA. Wade is a 12-time All-Star, a former scoring champ, a three-time champion, and a former Finals MVP. Surely, one of his many moments was the pinnacle of his basketball life. Rather, Wade cites watching his son play as the “purest […]

Gregg Popovich is a master motivator. For years, Pop has consistently pushed his players to play their best. That’s why the San Antonio Spurs are consistently competitive and why Popovich has led the organization to multiple championships during his tenure. At Team USA minicamp, the Spurs head coach told the team that he would buy […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant is making headlines with his social media activity this offseason. This is nothing new for Durant, but it’s furthering the narrative that he is soft and sensitive. Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki spoke about how he uses Twitter to interact with the fans — and haters — in his […]

Kyle Lowry isn’t sure if he’s spoken to Kawhi Leonard yet. That may sound strange, but he revealed that information in a hilarious exchange with reporters at Team USA minicamp on Friday. Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports documented the exchange. Do you have a relationship with Kawhi? Lowry: "No."Have you spoken to him? KL: "I […]

James Harden’s step back move is his signature. It’s one of the most dangerous moves in all of basketball. Harden routinely uses this move to create enough space between him and the defender to get his shot off. He’s rarely called for the travel despite the fact that his step back comes dangerously close to […]

Carmelo Anthony’s time with the Atlanta Hawks was brief. In fact, his tenure there was so short that he never even played a game in a Hawks uniform. But now, Melo is searching for a “Carmelo Anthony Hawks jersey,” according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. Unfortunately, Anthony won’t be able to get a customized jersey for […]