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Draymond Green had a large influence on Kevin Durant’s decision to join his Golden State Warriors team. Durant has discussed how genuine the Warriors game across during their time in meetings and it seems as though the forward was charmed by their desire to win big. Green has a healthy relationship with the former Texas […]

No matter what he does, Sacramento Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins cannot seem to shake off the critics and unnecessary media attention. Boogie is regularly linked with trade rumors that have him heading out of Sacramento. As I type, the top three Cousins related search results on Google are stories that link him to the […]

The Boston Celtics have had a successful summer, despite missing out on Kevin Durant. Danny Ainge managed to acquire All-Star caliber big man Al Horford in a major free agency coup. This was big for the franchise, as they have famously struggled to attract marquee free agents in the past. The Celtics also managed to […]

The NBA 2K franchise provides various game modes to choose from. Every year, gamers are provided new ways to play with their favorite teams and players. MyGM, MyCareer, and online head-to-head play are all popular features. Fans of the games can become incredibly passionate about it. Online users can modify features of the game and […]

A comparison that has been consistently thrown around by those assessing Brandon Ingram over the last couple of years has been to Kevin Durant. These comparisons were always going to be made, as Ingram was drafted into the NBA by the Los Angeles Lakers as a diverse scorer playing in the same position as Durant […]

It’s that time of year again; the major free agents expected to change teams have landed a contract and movement is beginning to slow down. It’s the perfect time to dive way too far into the journalistic abyss with a throwback photo of legendary San Antonio Spurs coach, Gregg Popovich. Pop graduated from the Air […]

Last week, the Boston Celtics decided to renounce the rights of Jared Sullinger, who promptly came to an agreement to join the Toronto Raptors. According to Sullinger during his press conference on Thursday, it was an easy decision that was made easier after he spoke to his 2015-16 Celtics teammate, Amir Johnson. Sullinger told the […]

Jimmer Fredette entered the NBA with a lot of hype surrounding him, some of which was self-inflicted. The BYU standout was the subject of national news stories, numerous YouTube videos following his daily life and basketball career before he had even stepped on an NBA court. He was the leading scorer in all of NCAA […]

Newly signed Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons is attempting to shed a reputation that he has picked up during the five years he has played in the NBA. The former Florida Gator believes that there is a perception of him as a “pretty boy” and in order to apply the “Grit ‘n Grind” ethos of […]

Nothing says Friday like some relationship gossip revolving around an NBA media personality and retired player. It appears that love may be in the air at ESPN, as First Take moderator Molly Qerim is reported to be dating former NBA journeyman, Jalen Rose. Rose tweeted a picture describing her as his ‘wifey’ earlier this week. […]

The #1 pick in the 2016 draft, Ben Simmons, was named to the Philadelphia 76ers‘ Summer League roster that has been competing over the last couple of weeks. He displayed the excellent court vision that many expected from him and wowed crowds with some spectacular highlight plays. He has drawn some highly complimentary comparisons to […]

In order to acquire Kevin Durant in the biggest story in this year’s free agency, the Golden State Warriors had to find a new home for their Australian big man, Andrew Bogut. It’s not often than players under contract are given a choice of where they would like to be traded to, but Bogut was […]

In many countries, the idea of being obliged to serve in the military is a foreign concept. That’s not the case in Greece, the home of NBA brothers Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. As per Naftemporiki, the Greek Freak and his sibling reported for duty with the Armor Branch Training Center in Avlona, Athens on Wednesday, […]

The Round Mound Of Rebound is not one for social media. Charles Barkley appeared on ESPN’s Dan Le Batard Show this week and, as always, he made for a highly entertaining interviewee. During the show, Chuck claimed that he received lucrative offers to jump aboard certain social media platforms, Twitter in particular: “I’ve been offered […]

Arguably the greatest power forward in basketball history, Tim Duncan, retired on Monday. He leaves behind a highly competitive team and an unquestionable legacy. Since he was drafted in 1997, the Virgin Islander has personified greatness and led the San Antonio Spurs dynasty. It was typical of Duncan to sneak out the back door, retiring […]

The newest addition to the Pokemon franchise comes in the form of Pokemon GO, a location-based reality mobile game that can be used on iOS and Android devices. Much like the Pokemon games developed for the Nintendo Gameboy, Pokemon GO has become a sensation all over the globe in the last week or so. The […]

The Chicago Bulls have supposedly been open to trade discussions surrounding their star player, Jimmy Butler, over the last couple of months. The former Marquette man has been involved in numerous rumors that had him leaving the Windy City. Heading into the NBA draft, the Bulls were said to be in talks with Tom Thibodeau’s […]

NBA free agency moves quickly. Players could officially sign contracts from July 7th onwards, and there has been some significant movement around the league. The dust has started to settle on the circus surrounding Kevin Durant, who eventually joined the Golden State Warriors. Al Horford took his talents to Boston to play with an exciting […]

NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager has had a turbulent couple of years. The extravagantly dressed TV personality was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2014 and has lived with the condition ever since, continuing to cover basketball when possible. Despite the numerous complications and copious amount of treatment, Sager reached a milestone this year; he […]

Anthony Bennett was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the #1 pick in the 2013 NBA draft, which in itself was fairly underwhelming. The pressure of being selected at the top of the board may have played a factor in Bennett’s future in the league, as he had an absolutely horrific rookie season, averaging four […]

Everyone that follows basketball has an opinion on Kevin Durant’s free agency decision to take his talents to the Bay Area and join the Golden State Warriors. Not only have fans been reacting to the news, but former players too. Charles Barkley, who didn’t manage to win a championship during his Hall of Fame career, […]

The NBA Summer League can sometimes be misleading, with many players that dominate in the tournament not finding a way to be effective in the league when the regular season begins. Philadelphia 76ers fans are hoping that their #1 pick Ben Simmons’ summer performances are a sign of things to come, though. Simmons’ entrance into […]

It seems that as every week passes, another Jahlil Okafor trade rumor arises. His team, the Philadelphia 76ers, are seemingly coming to the end of ‘the process’ put into place by members of the back room staff, primarily former general manager Sam Hinkie. The organization has gathered numerous assets, loading their team with young talent […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have managed to gather an abundance of assets over the last few years and this summer is no different. The team that had an unenviable record of 10-72 acquired the #1 pick, LSU’s Ben Simmons and it seems to be paying off. In summer league, Simmons has displayed the kind of court […]

During this unpredictable NBA free agency, Dwyane Wade signed with his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls. Many teams had the chance to pitch to the three-time champion but weren’t quite able to lure him to their city; one of those teams was the Denver Nuggets. Wade’s homecoming took him away from his adopted home of […]

The Sacramento Kings have gained a reputation as a fairly unstable organization of late. There has been a rotating door pulling in coaches and pushing them out soon after over the last few years. As well as this, there are constant trade rumours surrounding their franchise player, DeMarcus Cousins and they have struggled to hold […]

This week, Joakim Noah penned a letter for the city of Chicago, promising to remain actively involved in community work for the city and thanking the Bulls fans for the best time of his life. This farewell is typical of Noah, who has shown on the court over the years that he wears his heart […]

There has been a huge increase in the NBA salary cap this summer, meaning that a lot of players are getting paid much more than expected. As the value of the league has hugely increased over time, we now find ourselves miles away from the way in which players were rewarded in the league’s earlier […]

Ben Simmons enjoyed the most important night of his life on June 23rd 2016; he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the first pick of the NBA draft. These kind of special moments are not only momentous for the individual, but their friends and family too, as they can proudly watch their loved one’s […]

No matter where you stand on the move to the Golden State Warriors that Kevin Durant made, it is unquestionable that he had numerous incentives to head to the Bay Area. Recently, it was reported by SI.com that the involvement of Steve Nash as a part-time consultant played a part in convincing Durant. The small forward […]

You don’t earn yourself the nickname of ‘Trader Danny’ across the league for no reason. General Manager of the Boston Celtics, Danny Ainge is notoriously open and creative when it comes to finding deals that he believes will benefit his team. Ainge’s borderline cut-throat attitude toward getting what is best for the club means that […]

After the high profile signing of Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors’ head coach, Steve Kerr appears to be in a jovial mood. Last night marked the night of Durant’s first official appearance as a Warrior, taking the platform to answer questions in an inaugural press conference. As reported by David Aldridge of TNT, Kerr joked about the […]

Following the recent acquisition of both Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo, as well as the Derrick Rose trade that brought in Robin Lopez and Jerian Grant, the Chicago Bulls have had what many consider to be a successful offseason so far. When Chicago’s own Rose was traded to the New York Knicks, many assumed that […]

Adam Silver is seen to be a progressive NBA commissioner, open to trying new ideas and taking the league in any direction he sees beneficial. This has been made apparent by his interest in advertising on jerseys and his open minded approach to sports betting. As Silver’s reign continues, a new development is upon us. […]

The British Basketball League has gone from strength to strength over the last few years but it still sits below Europe’s elite competitions in terms of stature, and for the most part, standard of play. The league often accommodates top British talent, as well as gifted NCAA imports who didn’t quite make it to the […]

Donatas Motiejunas has had an eventful year. The Lithuanian big man had packed his bags, ready to head to the Motor City just before the NBA trade deadline, when the Detroit Pistons were forced to pull out of the move due to health issues. Motiejunas was due for a fresh start in the Eastern Conference but […]

Latvian sophomore, Kristaps Porzingis, had an incredible rookie season last year, stepping into basketball’s most intense spotlight and becoming a key player for the New York Knicks. Many fans believed that the best approach for the franchise would be to rebuild the roster whilst developing Porzingis as a franchise player. The 7’3″ sensation does not […]

Separation can be painful, and often the hardest part is letting go. Today, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a classic move made by many when their relationships come to an end; they started the process of removing any sign that the person ever existed. Sometimes to forgive, you have to forget. A large poster of […]

There was no shortage of fireworks in the NBA world during this year’s 4th of July celebrations. The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their best franchise player when Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors, who just so happened to eliminate OKC from the Western Conference Finals this year. This move has left Russell […]