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A very interesting ride-along happened just recently when the number three pick of the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown, had a ride with Chicago Bulls star Jimmy Butler. Butler was heavily considered for a Celtic trade around the draft period but eventually that did not happen. A major trade card from Boston was also that same 3rd pick which landed them […]

It has been long established that Kevin Durant will be joining the Golden State Warriors that we can safely say that this is old news. However, every now and then, someone will bring it back to discussion. Everyone has an opinion on the hottest topic of the summer. And they make sure that people turn their attention. This […]

As it seems, Marias Sharapova cannot do without sports. After her two-year suspension from any tennis activity due to testing positive for illegal substance Meldonium, she finds new ways to stay relevant and close to the business of sport. She was in the country not for the US Open tournament which she can’t compete in, but because she was […]

Exciting news for Miami Heat fans might be right around the corner. With the training camp scheduled to start in less than a month, a possible All-Star hopes to return. That’s right, Chris Bosh seems determined for his comeback and even took social media to express that. Everybody keeps asking if I'm hooping.Yes,I'm hooping.I'm a […]

This offseason, Shane Larkin opted out of a $1.5 million guaranteed contract with the Brooklyn Nets in order to test his luck as a free agent. Opting out led to him signing a contract in Europe with Laboral Baskonia. Trading a guaranteed NBA contract with a European one is not something we see every day, […]

Steven Adams and his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates, Nick Collison and Andre Roberson, had a rare opportunity while being in New Zealand. The Prime Minister, John Key, welcomed the players alongside some OKC staff members to his office. Adams and others from OKC are there conducting basketball camps for Kiwi youngsters in Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington to […]

NBA 2K17 is definitely a hot trending topic currently. With the release date closing up, the heat rises and so are the discussions around it. A Twitter frenzy began few days ago with players asking and receiving their ratings. Most went ahead and let their fans know of it and others would keep it to themselves. […]

New relationships seem to continue to form with the up and coming team of Philadelphia 76ers. After a few bad seasons, the Sixers managed to grab a few good draft picks. They as of now have probably the most talented and promising young frontcourt. Of course they have to build around that but also within […]

Avery Bradley has established himself as one of the best perimeter, lock-down defenders in the NBA. In the past few years, fans have grown real appreciation for this man’s defensive skills. Recognition came through though with his inclusion in the All-NBA Defensive First Team for the past season. His quick first step, long reach, stamina and physical […]

Bill Walton, a Hall of Famer, active as an NBA player from 1974-1987 with the Blazers, Clippers and Celtics carries a heavy mental weight about the fate of San Diego basketball. The former two-time champion with Blazers and Celtics, and league MVP is a San Diego native. He represented the Clippers in the era when they played at […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, a definite NBA star in the making had a message to deliver through his Facebook page. The Greek Freak is a great hope for the Milwaukee Bucks while being just 21 years old. He will be entering his 4th NBA season and expectations are high. An athletic monster, cable of playing various positions […]

Preparations for the upcoming season are reaching a peak in this period. Most players know their team and put work on their off season training to improve. Coaches are forming their plans. And teams are taking care of all technicalities. September, the last month before the restart of the season is knocking on everyone’s door. […]

Russell Westbrook, now the sole leader in Oklahoma City, may have just taken a subtle shot at former Thunder co-star Kevin Durant. In the new advertisement for Jordan Brand for the Jordan XXXI shoe, the tagline sounds like a mention to KD’s decision. “Some run, some make runways,” exclaims the Jordan Brand ad. Is Kevin the “runner” for […]

European & Middle-Eastern fans are a bit different from what we are used to in the NBA. Their approach, customs, ways of expressing their love for the team, and a general fan mentality they carry can provide some special moments especially for those not used to this kind of treatment from supporters. Amar’e Stoudemire recently took […]

A lot have been mentioned concerning the relationship between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. After Durant’s sudden decision to leave his old team, everyone tries to figure the reasoning, or who to blame. Speculations have circulated the news claiming tensions between the former duo forced Durant out of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise. Bill Donovan was asked to comment on […]

The new upcoming game, NBA 2K17, is taking the world by storm. Everyone seemed happy with it, until last night. Evan Fournier tweeted to 2K wanting to see his screenshot and in game rating. The game giant did deliver and provided the screenshot below. Most people would be highly concerned about their rating over anything else, but […]

Kobe Bryant, at his recent appearance on CBS Sports Radio’s “Jim Rome Show“, shared his opinion concerning Kevin Durant‘s decision on joining the Golden State Warriors and took it a step beyond by explaining how this kind of lineup creates extra motivation for the opposing side. The Warriors, who now feature a team headlined by Stephen Curry, Kevin […]

Stephen Curry‘s rise and fall in the eyes of NBA fans has been lightning fast this past year. The former beloved kid by everyone and the appreciation of his exciting gameplay eventually turned overnight and Curry became a villain. This was further enhanced after the Finals defeat and the forming of a super-team along with Kevin Durant. […]

Craig Sager is a huge inspiration to all, especially for people facing any kind of difficulties in their life. The colorful, literally, broadcast legend serves as the role model of not giving up. His loud and welcoming personality made him an icon in the NBA. Despite having to deal with his health problems, Sager remains in the front-line […]

Kevin Seraphin is trying to figure out the best path to follow for his career. After his recent victory at a theme park basketball game, time has come for some serious considerations about his next steps. Relaxation and vacation periods are over. He remains a free agent to this day. After six years as an […]

The NBA 2K17 heat keeps on rising and the developers don’t leave their fans empty handed. 2K put out another video concerning the new release and it might just be the most exciting off all. Titled as THE PRELUDE, 2K announces that from September 9, a free-for-all version will become available for PSN & XBL users. Fan […]

The former Wizard and Knick in Kevin Seraphin, who currently remains a free agent, took his time off and went down to Pacific Park in Santa Monica for some relaxation and fun time. But he couldn’t keep basketball out of his mind there either. He came across a park game of basketball and gave it chance, for the […]

Carmelo Anthony, right in the middle of the night, put on his unique monogrammed “Melo” robe and and went to the local store. With him was his wife, LaLa, who filmed the whole thing and posted it to her Instagram. After another outstanding Olympic appearance and becoming the first ever at reaching three gold medals in Olympic […]

From the looks of it, Jahlil Okafor, while spending some time in Los Angeles, is seeking ways to remember a time of his youth. He took to Twitter to ask if someone had Harry Potter games available in the area. But the weirdest of all was the console he was looking out for. As it turns […]

The heat that came after Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors in Free Agency and abandon his old team seems to be calming down gradually. Most have accepted the decision and understand that they just have to live with it and moved forward. But that is definitely not the case for a […]

Yet again talking about Kobe Bryant, his legacy and an honor, which might not be official yet but we all know it is going to happen sooner than later. Bryant is sure to join the likes of Magic Johnson, Jerry West. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Chick Hearn, and his former teammate Shaquille O’Neal in receiving another big recognition from the […]

Steven Adams is one of the most promising big men currently in the NBA. Despite his young age of 22, Adams has shown glimpses of greatness on his game and Thunder fans are expecting a lot from him in the future. Being a part of the “big loser” team in free agency, having lost Kevin […]

NBA offseason is at its most quiet period currently. The Olympics are over, Draft Day is a distant memory, and most free agent signings and trades have already happened. NBA fans don’t have much going on right now other than a few hot news pieces and speculations. However, the biggest basketball video game series’ newest […]

Kobe Bryant is arguably going down the history as the greatest Laker ever, only rivaled by the likes of Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kobe spent a 20-year career with the franchise, producing crazy numbers and bringing home five NBA Championships. His scoring abilities were unworldly, and his defense was great as well. Bryant, the […]

DeMarcus Cousins led the NBA in the 2015-16 season in a major category, but not a good one: he totaled 17 technical fouls in just 65 games. It was not the first season that he managed to earn this accolade. In 2013-14 he led with 16 techs, and in 2012-13 led with 17 We can […]

Mike Conley recently signed one of the biggest contracts in the history of the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. The team and fans show true appreciation to the skills of Conley and expect great things to come from him in the near future. Some fans in Memphis though took their love for the player one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have Ricky Rubio, an the established point guard, drafted the best point guard prospect from the 2016 NBA Draft in Kris Dunn, and have a staple of strong young guards Andrew Wiggins, Tyus Jones, and Zach LaVine. Despite all those players, the team seems be looking at other guards as well. Marc […]

A few days after the Golden State Warriors suffered a historical defeat in the 2016 NBA Finals after holding a 3-1 lead, rumors started spreading concerning a possible return of veteran sharp shooter, Ray Allen. He even mentioned that he had approached the former 2015 NBA Champions as a possible destination for his return. Ray […]

Few places can compare with Mykonos, a Greek island famous for its beautiful beaches, graphic scenery, and nightlife. With some of the hottest clubs, beach bars and spots in Europe during the Summer time, this is the spot to be – even if you’re Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan. The two recent gold medal winners for Team […]

The Derrick Rose the world fell in love with was a Chicago born Bulls player, wearing jersey number one, and among the most exciting and promising young stars. Since those days, injuries fell heavy on Rose, made him slower, less explosive, and simply different from the uber-athlete we witnessed in his first few pro-years. Those are not the […]

For awhile now, and especially after the Sacramento Kings‘ decisions on Draft Day that DeMarcus Cousins seemed to publicly react negatively to, there have been talks and speculations of a trade out of Sacramento. It is not news that DeMarcus Cousins has a personality that differs from the average NBA player. Some consider it bad, […]

The National Basketball Association, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), and Basketball without Boarders (BWB) are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their global basketball development and community outreach program by holding the first Basketball without Borders Africa Camp in Angola. It will take place at the Pavilhão Multiusos do Kilamba in Luanda from 31st of August until the 3rd […]

The legacy of Kobe Bryant keeps getting bigger despite his recent retirement. The impact that the future Hall of Famer brought to the game of basketball, and also to the city of Los Angeles which he proudly represented through his 20 years with the Lakers, is something that not many athletes can put a claim in this modern […]

When it comes down to who dominates the basketball video game market, the winner is undisputed. 2K has a long standing dominance against the competition with its product always being a step ahead. This year’s release of NBA 2K17 is set for the 20th of September (available from 16th on pre-order) with a variety of packages […]