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LeBron James is making good use of his platform to get his message across. Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar made headlines after launching the I Promise School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Now, he is set to become a producer of a docu-series entitled ‘Shut Up and Dribble’ for Showtime. Showtime president and CEO […]

The NBA salary cap boomed ever since the billion dollar TV deal was signed a few years back. The new structure gave average players a very good chance to secure the bag. However, did they deserve their massive paychecks? Tommy Beer perfectly captures the irony and somewhat ridiculous aftermath of the current NBA salary cap. […]

Is this the last hurrah for the NBA’s “Half-Man, Half-Amazing”? After delighting fans for 21 seasons, it looks like Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter, now 41 years old and the oldest player in the league, is ready to walk away after this season. The eight-time All-Star signed a $2.4 million deal with the Hawks, a […]

Russell Westbrook is a certified beast on the court and a terrific dancer. He is known to have a pre-game dance ritual with fellow Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cameron Payne. Now that the start of the regular season is a good three months away, Westbrook could not help but find a dancing partner to pass his time. […]

Jason Terry made headlines when he chose to sign with Milwaukee Bucks this week. At 38 years old, Terry knows his playing days are numbered. Considering that, many are expecting he would choose to play for a contender and not a rebuilding, but promising, Bucks squad. Head coach Jason Kidd, who once played and won […]

Milwaukee Bucks rookie Thon Maker does not lack confidence. In fact, he envisions himself as the second coming of an NBA legend who is a monster on both ends of the court: All-Star forward and future Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett: “I’m a modern-day version of Kevin Garnett.” Maker towers over opponents at 7’1″ but […]

The significance of Aug. 23rd on basketball world is not lost on Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. To those who do not know yet, Kobe “Black Mamba” Bryant was born on Aug. 23rd. On top of that, Los Angeles city officials proclaimed Aug. 24 as “Kobe Bryant Day” (since he wore 8 and 24 during […]

Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy watched Aron Baynes and Australia in the Olympics. He knows what Baynes can do and is not surprised how well his center played, despite not getting a medal in the tourney. Baynes has a player option next season and if he declines to test free agency, Van Gundy knows […]

Ricky Rubio expressed willingness to take rookie Kris Dunn, the player projected to take his spot in the starting lineup eventually on the Minnesota Timberwolves, under his wing next season. Kris Dunn was selected fifth overall in this year’s draft. Getting a young guard automatically triggered trade rumors for Rubio. But the Spaniard, who is […]

Spain national team forward Nikola Mirotic admits his knees are hurting after a scary collision with Australian Aron Baynes in their Rio Olympics bronze medal match. John Schuhmann reported the incident between Mirotic and Baynes on Twitter. Mirotic says he's in more pain now than after banging knees with Baynes. Going for "some tests." — John […]

Jerry Colangelo, managing director of USA Basketball, did not mince his words in his reaction when asked by one official after Team USA‘s lopsided win over Serbia that next time the Americans play, they have to make do with just four players. Colangelo expressed his frustration, in an article written by Sam Amick for USA […]

Sylvester Stallone is not in any means a small man. The actor more popularly known for his role as “Rocky Balboa” is listed at 1.77 meters, but when he is standing between a couple of Detroit Pistons players, he looks like an elementary kid. Stallone posted on his Instagram page this picture which is a little […]

Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of all-time, claims the presence of NBA players in the stands adds inspiration and motivation to Team USA swimmers during competitions. It is no secret that all Olympians are ultra-competitive and Phelps believes the presence of NBA players in the stands triggers USA swimmers to use that extra motivation when […]