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A little vino for the boys never hurt anyone. Back in February, Baxter Holmes of ESPN wrote a piece chronicling the NBA’s obsession with wine. It surprised many fans to hear that players had grown so fond of it. Dwyane Wade spoke with Lexi Williams of Wine Spectator to discuss the growing popularity of wine throughout […]

One of James Harden’s crucial running mates is officially back with the Rockets. Clint Capela recently reached an agreement on a five-year, $90 million contract to return to Houston. Harden heard the news shortly after it broke and reacted to move. James Harden reacts to the Rockets getting a deal done to retain restricted free […]

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best basketball players of his generation. His place on the all-time scoring list is evidence of Dirk’s place among the all-time greats. But unfortunately, one of his contemporaries is making a hard charge at his spot at seventh on the all-time scoring list. LeBron James is just 149 points […]

The Houston Rockets finally signed their man. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Rockets and Clint Capela have an agreement on a five-year, $90 million extension. Making a deal with Capela was at the top of Daryl Morey’s offseason priorities, but it took longer to find an agreement than many Rockets fans would have […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan and Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry were teammates for the past six seasons for the team north of the border. The two developed a strong friendship during that time and it must be tough for the two of them to think about playing next season without one […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant spoke with the media on Wednesday during USA Basketball minicamp. He discussed the notion that he’s sensitive and, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Durant had this to say: “I know you think I’m sensitive, but I’m just somebody who is tired of holding shit in.” Durant is arguing […]

I’m not upset. You’re upset. That’s what this sounds like from Kevin Durant. The Finals MVP was asked about his Twitter exchange with C.J. McCollum on Wednesday night and his response was adversarial. Instead of answering any of the questions from the reporter, Durant fired back with a series of his own questions. Funny Kevin […]

The bad blood between DeMar DeRozan and Toronto Raptors front office is palpable. More specifically, DeRozan takes issue with the president of basketball operations in Toronto, Masai Ujiri. DeRozan clearly feels he was wronged and his relationship with Ujiri is over. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, DeRozan sees no reason to maintain contact with […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler underwent surgery on his right hand on Tuesday according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. But it doesn’t appear that this surgery will stop Butler from heading to training camp at full strength. Butler will skip Team USA’s minicamp in Las Vegas, Nevada, but it doesn’t appear as though the […]

Bronny James is becoming a huge attraction in his own right. But his father, LeBron James is still the biggest star in all of sports. When LeBron attends one of Bronny’s games, sometimes chaos ensues. That’s exactly what happened on Wednesday night. According to Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports, Bronny James’ team was set to […]

Hamidou Diallo, 19, recently inked a three-year deal worth $4 million with the Oklahoma City Thunder according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Kentucky Wildcats talent was drafted with the 15th pick in the second round (45th overall) in the 2018 NBA Draft. Diallo was a one-and-done player at Kentucky. In his lone season with […]

The Golden State Warriors have the star power to win a championship. Now, it’s about filling out the rest of the roster to complement their starters. According to Shams Charania, Danuel House has signed a one-year deal with Golden State. House only played 23 games for the Phoenix Suns last season and averaged 6.6 points, 3.3 […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s hasn’t slowed down after basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers legend’s latest endeavor is a show on Facebook Watch according to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints. The eight-part series will follow Shaq and his new Las Vegas restaurant, Big Chicken Shack. O’Neal had this to say about the endeavor: “It’s going to be so much fun […]

DeMar DeRozan’s offseason isn’t going the way he expected it to. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the San Antonio Spurs star will not be partaking in Basketball Without Borders and the NBA Africa game. Basketball Without Borders is a program run by FIBA and the NBA. BWB focuses on global development and community outreach. The […]

In 2016, Kevin Durant shook up the landscape of the NBA by choosing to play for the Golden State Warriors. In 2018, he was able to watch DeMarcus Cousins make the same decision. Durant was asked how he first heard about Cousins being interested in the Warriors. The back-to-back Finals MVP said: “Yeah, definitely we […]

Mavericks head coach, Rick Carlisle and his new big man, DeAndre Jordan are getting acquainted with one another. Jordan joins up with Dallas after signing a one-year deal worth just under $23 million. Carlisle has been at the helm for the Mavericks since the 2008-09 season. Today in Los Angeles … Mavs coach Rick Carlisle […]

Gordon Hayward has yet to make his presence felt on the court for the Boston Celtics. His unfortunate injury against the Cleveland Cavaliers on opening night ended any chances of Hayward contributing during the 2017-18 season. The future is bright, however, and Hayward is well on his way to a full recovery. According to Connor […]

Dion Waiters of the Miami Heat is looking to put his career back on track after an injury-shortened 2017-18 season. Waiters had issues with his ankle in December before opting for ankle surgery in January, finishing the year with. just 30 games played. But apparently, Waiters is well on his way towards recovery. The Heat guard […]

NBA 2K19 ratings are being released and just like every year, they are causing quite a stir. The latest rating released was for New Orleans Pelicans big man, Anthony Davis. The All-Star’s mark comes in at an exceptional 94. He’s sure to be one of the highest-rated players in the game. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/1021892978116198400 Coming off a […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom was reportedly involved in an altercation where multiple shots were fired, according to TMZ Sports. No one was hurt and the police were called to the scene. Odom and his group were at a Hooters in Queens, NY late on July 20 when the altercation took place. Exactly what […]

LeBron James and Kevin Love aren’t teammates anymore, but that doesn’t mean the two friends can’t root for one another. James tweeted a congratulatory message to his former teammate following the news of Love’s four-year extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James mentions in his emoji-laden tweet that Love has to take him out to eat […]

Kyle Kuzma turned 23 on Tuesday and LeBron James took to Twitter to wish his new Los Angeles Lakers’ teammate a Happy Birthday. Happy G-day Young King @kylekuzma!! Enjoy your day. 🙏🏾 — LeBron James (@KingJames) July 24, 2018 Kuzma averaged 16.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists during his rookie season. Kuzma came into […]

The New York Knicks are adding another young player to the already youthful roster. According to the Knicks Public Relations, the team has signed Vonleh to an undisclosed contract. Vonleh turns 23-years of age in August. The former lottery pick has spent four seasons with three teams during his NBA career. His most successful stint […]

TMZ Sports is reporting that Lonzo Ball’s girlfriend, Denise Garcia, gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday. The 20-year-old Lakers guard adds one more Ball to the family, thus making LaVar a proud grandfather. The elder Ball must be thrilled with the new addition to the family, but he must have wanted a boy. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James murals are popping up all around LA. Unfortunately, they’re being destroyed as quickly as they are popping up. It’s somewhat inexplicable. Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN spoke with one of the artists, Gustavo Zermeno, about the murals and their subsequent defacement. “I am surprised,” Zermeno told ESPN. “This is the […]

Restricted Houston Rockets free agent Clint Capela remains unsigned. Capela is probably the best free agent left on the market, but Houston still believes they can work out a deal with the big man. Rockets CEO Tad Brown reiterated this sentiment on Monday. #Rockets CEO Tad Brown (@tadbbrown) on Clint Capela (@CapelaClint): "We love Clint. […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki is an all-time NBA great. On Monday when he signed his contract to stay in Dallas, he became the lone NBA player to ever play 21 consecutive seasons for the same franchise according to the Associated Press. It’s a feat that highlights his longevity and loyalty to the Mavs. The […]

Kawhi Leonard’s health concerns were a major part of his decision to demand a trade from San Antonio. Leonard’s camp felt that the Spurs mishandled the situation. The Toronto Raptors are doing everything they can to ensure they don’t repeat those mistakes. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, the Raptors plan to keep the results […]

Kawhi Leonard’s trade from the San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors made waves throughout the NBA. The move completely changed the landscape of the Eastern Conference and the league as a whole. The trade hasn’t change Leonard’s personality yet. The notoriously quiet superstar isn’t planning on having an introductory press conference, according to Josh […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic have agreed to a trade. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Magic are receiving Jarell Martin and cash in exchange for Dakari Johnson. Martin spent his first three seasons in Memphis, averaging 6.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists. The power forward finally saw significant minutes during the […]

It might be weird to see LeBron James in a Lakers uniform in October, but he’s already looking forward to donning the iconic uniform. In fact, James took to Instagram to talk up the Lakers white jerseys. The alternate jersey isn’t the only thing exciting LeBron this offseason. His 98 rating in NBA 2K19 drew […]

Look out Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, there’s a new threat from behind the arc. Toyota developed a robot named CUE that gets buckets. In a video posted by Yahoo Sports, the robot shot a perfect 10 out of 10 from the elbow. This robot about to sign with the Warriors for the minimum 😂 […]

Dominique Wilkins is immortalized in NBA lore as the Human Highlight Film. Even today, Wilkins is considered one of the greatest dunkers in the history of the NBA. But Wilkins was much more than just a high flyer. Wilkins was an all-time great player, but he seems to get lost in the shuffle of history. […]

The Houston Rockets are the favorite to land Carmelo Anthony. That may look like the last big move the Rockets make during the offseason. But Rockets general manager Daryl Morey isn’t ruling anything out yet. According to Alysha Tsuji of For The Win, when asked if the Rockets were closing in on Anthony, Morey stated […]

Going to the DMV is almost always a bad experience. The DMV in Cleveland just figured out a way to make it worse. The DMV in Cleveland taped a photo of LeBron James on the camera in order to get Clevelanders to avoid smiling during their photos. It’s an interesting tactic from the DMV, but […]

It must be difficult for NBA players to go about their business when they’re heavily involved in trade rumors. The constant attention from the media and overall uncertainty must be disconcerting. Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype spoke with a few players regarding this situation. What these players have to say shed light on one’s mindset amidst […]

Alex Len is a free agent no longer. The 25-year-old and the Atlanta Hawks agreed to a two-year deal worth $8.5 million according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The Ukranian big man spent the first five years of his career in Phoenix. Len was the fifth overall pick in 2013, but he’s never truly […]

Garrett Temple is heading to his seventh team after the Sacramento Kings agreed to a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. But the eight-year veteran is happy with the way this trade went down. Temple appeared on the HoopsHype Podcast with Alex Kennedy to discuss his trade from Sacramento. Temple mentions how the deal went down and […]

Lakers fans can’t have nice things. As soon as an artist paints a LeBron James mural, some clown vandalizes it. This latest vandalism is somewhat inexplicable too. Earlier defacement of LeBron murals could be linked to the fact that some Lakers fans may feel that LeBron has yet to earn his stripes as a legendary […]