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Former Boston Celtics and current Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers recently revealed that Boston legend Paul Pierce is still undecided about if he will play his 19th NBA season in the 2016-2017 campaign. Rivers, who was back in Boston to host an ABCD Hoops Dream fundraiser at the TD Garden, believes that the […]

Former NBA player Jeff Adrien made a big career move this summer, signing for Bnei Herzliya to play in the Israeli Premier League after spending years as a journeyman in the NBA. However, Adrien made a few questionable decisions in his personal life in the last year apparently. According to TMZ, the 30-year-old former Charlotte […]

Since retiring at the end of last year’s regular season, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has made minimal public appearances, which makes his attendance at an event in Mexico on Friday that much more special. The event was organized by billionaire Carlos Slim and was held at the National Auditorium, in-front of a youthful […]

It seems as though Jahlil Okafor is finding ways to enjoy himself during the NBA offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers center attended a show by one of his favorite artists, Chance The Rapper, on Sunday night. During Chance’s set at Budweiser’s Made In America festival over the weekend, the skilled big man found himself on stage, […]

Boston Celtics fans will be encouraged by the way in which their newly drafted forward Jaylen Brown is preparing for his first year in the league. The NBA preseason is around a month away but the grind has already started for the Georgia native. ON Twitter, he shared footage of him working out on a […]

Last season, Seth Curry should signs that he could establish himself as a key role player on an NBA team. This summer, he was afforded a fresh start by the Dallas Mavericks. The lesser known Curry sibling has been doing his homework, studying film of other NBA guards in order to improve his performance. He […]

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas prides himself on being able to excel at the highest level of his sport, much like a certain masked wrestling legend. When speaking to Andy Gray of SI.com recently, Thomas discussed his love for the WWE and how it was a dream come true to watch an event live. […]

During the Rio Olympics, Pau Gasol was the Spanish basketball team’s leader and star player, but not for the first time. The new San Antonio Spurs big man has consistently been Spain’s linchpin in international competition and this tournament was no exception. He averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, leading them to the […]

Earlier this summer, NBA legend Tim Duncan decided to call it a day on his storied career. After such a long time at the highest level of athletic competition, it may take the 40-year-old some time to adapt to a different routine. The former San Antonio Spurs big man is struggling to get used to […]

The Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone joined ESPN’s ‘Lowe Post’ podcast with NBA expert Zach Lowe recently to discuss a variety of topics. One of the subjects that were addressed was that his mother does not like people calling him Mike; another one was the potential of his Nuggets team. “I feel really, really blessed. […]

French forward Nicolas Batum suffered a poor performance on Wednesday in a loss to Spain that ended their run in the Rio Olympics. He managed zero points and zero rebounds in eighteen minutes of play, however the Charlotte Hornets star believes that there was a reason for it. When speaking to The Charlotte Observer’s Scott […]

Following a four-year stint with the Guangdong Tigers, seven-foot Chinese big man Yi Jianlian has been given a second chance in the NBA by the Los Angeles Lakers. According to ESPN, the Lakers and Yi agreed to an $8 million, incentive-laden one-year deal to bring the 28-year old to the organization. Jianlian left the NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell has been compared to NBA great Penny Hardaway by many, which is quite the compliment for a player heading into his second year in the league. The No. 2 pick in the 2015 draft shares many similarities to the four-time NBA All-Star. Both are sizeable guards that can facilitate […]

To accommodate Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors had to make sacrifice this summer by giving up key pieces of their rotation. One of the biggest sacrifices they made was letting go of Andrew Bogut, who brought them toughness and a defensive identity. The Dallas Mavericks were prepared to benefit by landing Bogut in a […]

For Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner, there was a specific moment in his rookie season that holds more importance than the others. Turner found himself responsible for defending the lane against the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game in Indiana on February 1st, 2016. Turner stood tall against a charging LeBron James, who attempted one of […]

Coaching stalwart Stan Van Gundy is pleased with the way the summer went for his Detroit Pistons, according to Keith Langlois of NBA.com. This summer, the team picked up Henry Ellenson and Michael Gbinijie in the NBA draft and signed Ish Smith, John Leuer and Boban Marjanovic in free agency. Counting the move earlier in […]

Boston Celtics’ all-star point guard Isaiah Thomas personifies self-confidence. The undersized scorer has found a way to make himself into the main offensive option for a playoff team over the last couple of years. Now he believes that the Celtics will be one of the elite teams of the NBA in the upcoming season. Isaiah […]

Newly signed New York Knicks center Joakim Noah recently disclosed the strange story of him turning up unannounced at coaching legend and current Knicks president Phil Jackson’s house in Montana. As reported by Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the pair shared a dentist that put Noah in touch with Jackson. Daniel Rudolph, […]

Frank Vogel took over as head coach of the Orlando Magic this summer. Since his appointment, there have been some moves that give the team a new identity. For Vogel, having six new players on the roster will be a challenge, but it’s one that he is well versed in. Frank believes that management and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a logjam in their front court. With Dario Saric, Ben Simmons and a healthy Joel Embiid on the way, many believe that a move needs to be made in Philly. The Sixers find themselves with multiple big men that are constantly rumoured to be available for trade discussion, it just so […]

NBA coaching legend and New York Knicks’ president, Phil Jackson, spoke to Charley Rosen of Today’s Fastbreak back in February, covering several subjects, including the topic of this summer’s then-upcoming free agency. The Knicks have now had an extremely busy summer, picking up Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Brandon Jennings and Courtney Lee to join forces […]

The Atlanta Hawks are reaching out to their fanbase by hosting a marketing competition that shares similarities to the popular television show Shark Tank. The show will be called ‘Agency Shootout’ and it will air later this month. Some of Atlanta’s leading marketing agencies will complete high-pressure, Hawks-centric business challenges in front of a panel […]

Back in 2006, the San Antonio Spurs met the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semi-finals and after a defensive error that cost his team, Manu Ginobili was beside himself. After hitting keys shots within the last few minutes of the game, the NBA legend fouled another one, sending Dirk Notwizki to the free-throw line […]

Today is a sad day for the sports community as legendary broadcaster John Saunders passed away at the age of 61. The cause of death is yet to be announced. Saunders is widely known for his work hosting ‘The Sports Reporters’ on ESPN for the last fifteen years. He was also heavily involved in covering […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner is currently in Rio representing Team USA in the women’s basketball event of the Olympic Games. As expected, the team has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the early stages and Griner is feeling confident. For that reason, she is issuing a challenge to a more physical […]

NBA legend Dennis Rodman is known for his eccentric personality as well as his incredible athletic ability. Since retiring from the NBA, he has made brief appearances playing in Britain, built a friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and been romantically linked with multiple celebrities. The former Chicago Bulls forward had a reputation […]

Michael Jordan is known as arguably the most competitive NBA player in the league’s history. There has been an endless list of tales shared by players in which Jordan broke down his opponent mentally during competition. Now it has been revealed why he may have developed into the fiercest competitor in the game. During Jordan’s […]

Draymond Green’s versatility and energy mean that his play has been pivotal to the Golden State Warriors as the team enjoyed an incredible two-year run in 2014-15 and 2015-16. Green became an NBA champion in 2015 when the Warriors beat the Cavaliers to lift the trophy then played a huge part in a record-breaking 73-9 […]

The dust is beginning to settle on an active summer for the Orlando Magic. The team parted ways with dynamic guard Victor Oladipo but acquired veteran forward Jeff Green, as well as two versatile big men in Serge Ibaka and Bismack Biyombo. It seems as though all the moves have been made by the Magic’s […]

In a recent appearance on ESPN True Hoops, Stephen Jackson expressed some strong opinions on one of his former San Antonio Spurs teammates. Jackson and his fellow guest on the show were discussing the idea of snitching on players to coaches and guys that act as “double agents.” One player Jackson feels definitely possesses “two-faced” […]

Due to the intensifying atmosphere among black communities and the police force across the United States, New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has stood up to promote communication. His social activism doesn’t end with the ESPYs speech alongside fellow NBA superstars; Anthony has spoken against gun violence, marched in protest of the wrongful killing of […]

Stoke City striker Peter Crouch has stood out throughout his whole career. The forward has played for Liverpool FC, Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton and has recently been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers. In the world of soccer, he towers above most players that he has played alongside. In the EPL, there really isn’t anyone that looks like […]

DeMar DeRozan re-signed with the Toronto Raptors in free agency this summer, continuing his career with the only organization he’s known. His teammate Kyle Lowry, who is also playing alongside DeRozan for Team USA, has taken to social media to demonstrate his appreciation for the pair’s bond. It’s likely that Lowry and his team may […]

The Sacramento Kings don’t come across as the most stable organization as there are frequent reports of fallouts between coaches, players, and members of the front office. The team hasn’t made the playoffs since 2006, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to change anytime soon as they struggle to gain relevance in a top heavy […]

Dwight Howard has earned himself a somewhat questionable reputation over the last few years. Since things turned sour between Howard and former Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy, his desire to win, character, and value as a teammate have all been called into question. After his relationship with Houston Rockets’ star player James Harden reportedly […]

Formerly known as Ron Artest, Metta World Peace changed his name in an attempt to make a change to his public image. The former Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Indiana Pacers forward has had a wonderful playing career that has at times been marred by moments of unnecessary […]

Following the departure of his former teammate Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook re-signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder after a period of uncertainty regarding his future. The deal will keep him with the organization until at least 2018. If possible, its fan-base’s adoration for Westbrook may have reached an even higher level. Off the court, Westbrook is […]

Kevin Durant’s free agency move to the Golden State Warriors created waves in the NBA community over the last month. Many stories have arisen surrounding the fallout between Durant and his former teammate and good friend, Russell Westbrook. According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Westbrook is blocking out all exterior noise for the timing being, […]

Newly signed Sacramento Kings veteran forward Matt Barnes was involved in a violent saga with former New York Knicks coach and his old teammate Derek Fisher in December of 2015. The physical swingman traveled to the home of his ex-wife, Gloria Govan, where he found Fisher, and a physical altercation ensued. Barnes was suspended and […]