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No wonder Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant sometimes seems salty. Make fun of his burner accounts all we want, he often receives flack for happenings that clearly have nothing to do with him. Oh, hello there, Manny Diaz. Who the heck is Manny Diaz, you ask? He’s a football dude who coached […]

Following a tough outing on Friday night, which featured a relatively epic collapse, Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball described the situation. For those unaware, the Clippers went on a 22-0 run against the Lakers, leaving the depleted Purple and Gold on the wrong side of the victory column. “They were trying to talk to […]

Dallas Mavs guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been used as some people’s scapegoat this season. The — still young — guard came out of college with some hype, and a few talking heads believe he hasn’t lived up to it. Immediate gratification and all that jazz. In fact, despite regular proof which highlights how players […]

The Phoenix Suns are trading Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards for Kelly Oubre and Austin Rivers, according to a a report from Stadium. Sources: Phoenix is trading Trevor Ariza to Washington for Kelly Oubre and Austin Rivers. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 15, 2018 This is obviously huge news. For both teams. The Washington Wizards […]

Veteran big man Joakim Noah is expected to reach an agreement to join the Memphis Grizzlies after meeting with the team later in the week. Per 2018 bylaws, this news was hurled toward the general public by way of the mean streets of Twitter. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Joakim Noah and the Memphis Grizzlies are […]

In some relatively stunning news, the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to fire head coach Tyronn Lue. Don’t believe us, here’s the report: The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to fire head coach Ty Lue, per league sources. @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 28, 2018 This only comes a few days after reports surfaced that […]

According to the most recent rumblings, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant will let narrative alter his decision making process. Not an incredibly shocking thing to believe, as this is a human who claims to not care what people think about him, but once was busted using burner accounts to defend himself. The latter part […]

The New York Knicks are expected to part ways with veteran big man Joakim Noah before the NBA season begins, according to a report. Per 2018 unwritten rules, Shams Charania broke the news on the mean streets of Twitter. Sources: The Knicks and center Joakim Noah are expected to part ways before training camp; team […]

Toronto Raptors superstar forward Kawhi Leonard is known for his shyness, but did you know of his superhero like ability to make eye contact? Relax, friends. This will all make sense in a second. Steve Fisher, Leonard’s college basketball coach, was recently interviewed by The Athletic. There were a ton of neat nuggets dug from the […]

Los Angeles Lakers important person Jeanie Buss provided social media with a relatively big Twitter gaffe over the weekend. Nothing horrible. Nothing that will get her booed by the masses. But just enough so fans will turn to their own social media devices to make jokes. Here is the aforementioned gaffe: Some night can we […]

Many experts expect the Boston Celtics to dominate the Eastern Conference this season. Returning the core of its roster, plus adding once again healthy talents like Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, it would make sense that many feel that way. The lingering question, however, rests on the health of both Irving and Hayward. Have either […]

In what has remained a rumor for some period of time, it appears as thought the Miami Heat are still willing to trade Goran Dragic. In a relatively random moment on Twitter, the following happened when an Arizona sports talk personality was asked if the Phoenix Suns could land the Heat talent: He’s available so […]

Young Golden State Warriors big man Jordan Bell has a bright future ahead of him. Once thought to be a steal in the NBA Draft, coupled with assumed high upside, there are few things that stand in his path to greatness. Well, outside of candy. According to Bell, however, his days of wining and dining […]

NBA commission Adam Silver is ‘proud’ of members of NBA community who speak out on important issues such as mental health and social topics. The league is known as one of the most outspoken in all of sports. Without its players being hidden behind helmets or prevented from using their voices due to some unwritten […]

In the upcoming NBA season, we will see less of Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, JR Smith, and the rest of the Cleveland Cavs on TV. Thanks a lot, LeBron James. As observed by Redditor u/ASK_ME_IF_IM_A_LLAMA, the Cavaliers had 39 nationally televised games last season. This season, without LeBron James in the mix, they will only […]

The NBA has officially announced the slate of games for opening night, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Day, as well as some nationally broadcast games. NBA announces national TV schedule for opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. pic.twitter.com/KgckAzMSaM — Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) August 8, 2018 This is a huge deal […]

NBA legend Michael Jordan has released a statement following President Donald Trump’s tirade against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, which included 45 (as in the leader of the free world) saying he’s an MJ fan. Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan’s official statement, via spokesperson, in wake of Donald Trump tweet referencing him and LeBron […]

Vince Carter, a legendary Raptors figure, is shocked that Toronto decided to trade DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs. Here is Carter, by way of Jon Krawczynski, discussing the ordeal: “Wow. That’s it. Simple as that. DeMar has done so many great things there. He deserves to finish his career there, if he wanted, […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar and Hall of Fame player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar doesn’t have time for our nonsense GOAT debates. How do we know this? Because the man who had a small acting role in the mini-series The Stand, a Stephen King adaptation, literally said as much. “These GOAT discussions are fun distractions while sitting […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is with the United States international team in Las Vegas, and he’s apparently thrilled about it all. How do we know this? He literally said so in a media scrum. For whatever it is worth, he also talked about Duke Blue Devils main man Coach K’s leadership, as well […]

Kanye West, one of the world’s most famous musicians, has announced that he is “adding basketball” to his Yeezy sneaker line. Naturally, per law of social media and 2018, he made the announcement on the mean streets of Twitter. https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1022971747535122432 No one yet knows if the sketches that accompany the tweet are the actual shoes […]

Boston Celtics talent Gordon Hayward, who is coming off a brutal leg injury, is working with a renowned trainer to help him return to form. Hoops Hype had NBA skills coach and Pure Sweat Basketball CEO Drew Hanlen on their podcast for an interview. In it, he discussed what he is doing with the returning Celtics player. The […]

The Miami Heat have signed undrafted Georgia forward Yante Maten to a two-way deal, giving the franchise an added talent and some options moving forward. Yante Maten wasn’t really thought about as an NBA prospect prior to Summer League, but played well for the Heat during those events. In seven games for Miami, Maten averaged 10.7 […]

According to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, joining the famed purple and gold franchise is actually a dream come true. How do we know this? He literally said so. “This is kind of like a dream come true for me,” LeBron James said in the video posted below. “You look at the Lakers, being […]

Nerlens Noel, who was once a promising young star but has been kicked around the league a bit, feels great now that he’s joined the Oklahoma City Thunder. More accurately, not only does he believe the Thunder will give him a chance to shine, but he feels revitalized. By way of Basketball Insiders: “I really […]

EA Sports has announced that NBA Live 19 will allow users to create women basketball players, a first for the basketball video game industry. Plenty of people reported on the matter, but for the sake of having something official looking: EA Sports has announced that for the first time in a basketball video game, users […]

Los Angeles Lakers talent Kyle Kuzma might not be an international superstar, but that isn’t apparently stopping him from creating his own brand of clothing. Wait… what? Exactly. In a relatively cryptic social media post, captured on Twitter by TV’s Harrison Faigen, Kyle Kuzma more than hinted at launching his own clothing line in the […]

Denver Nuggets talent Jamal Murray has a great future ahead of him. Luckily for him, this presumed lengthy stay in the NBA is a good thing, as he clearly loves his job. How do we know this? Well, I am glad you asked, my friend. Jamal Murray took a break from the real world to […]

Carmelo Anthony, who is expected to sign with the Houston Rockets after clearing waivers, isn’t letting some uncertainty get in the way of his activism. According to the multiple time All-Star, he believes the US government has abandoned Puerto Rico in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria last September. Anthony will be […]

When you see or think about Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams, plenty of ideas might come to mind. Some might look at him and think of a barbarian or sky pirate type of fellow. Others might see a brute in the NBA, willing to do all the dirty work to help his team […]

Chicago Bulls talent Zach LaVine has been somewhat maligned by some fans since being shipped over to the Windy City by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he isn’t lacking any confidence at the moment. How do I know this? Well, it is a connecting of the dots a bit to be honest, but he recently went […]

LeBron James was a phenom even back during his high school days. So much so, in fact, Boston Celtics legends Danny Ainge and Paul Pierce can still vividly remember the first time seeing him play. In a piece by Chad Finn of the Boston Globe, several members of the Celtics recalled seeing LeBron James for the first […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is arguably the greatest player of all time, which is likely why The King has some regrets as a father. Everyone relax. We are not talking about anything actually awful. Instead, it is about the idea of his son having to play in his shadow. Even worse than just […]

Isaiah Thomas, the newest member of the Denver Nuggets, appears to be perplexed about Jamal Crawford not yet finding a new home. How do we know this? I’m glad you asked. Isaiah Thomas took to the mean streets of Twitter to literally address Jamal Crawford’s current predicament. How is @JCrossover still a free agent? Makes […]

John Paxson, a man often drawing heat from fans of the Chicago Bulls, wants to temper the hype surrounding the young core in the Windy City. How do we know this? He literally said as much. When asked of all the youth currently on the roster, most of which came with high NBA Draft selections, […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric might be best known for being a part of a dynamic nucleus in the City of Brotherly Love, but he’s an avid yeller in the streets. I kid. This will make sense in a second. As it is for several NBA players, Saric is spending his offseason rooting for his […]

Mitchell Robinson, who has been electric for the New York Knicks in Summer League, has dropped his agent, according to multiple reports. Of the multiple people and outlets to have reported on this story, Marc Berman of the New York Post seems to have the most current information regarding the matter. Supposedly, the big man […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, a rather storied NBA franchise, may have had their Showtime jersey designs accidentally leaked to the public over the weekend. While this is a bit of detective work, leading to conjecture, a slew of social media private eyes spotted something odd since LeBron James signed with the Lakers recently. Over at […]

New Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse expects far more from DeMar DeRozan on the defensive end of the floor next season. How do we know this? He literally said as much. From the Toronto Sun: “I wouldn’t make the comments if I thought he was shying away from it,” Nick Nurse said. “We sat […]