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Kristaps Porzingis, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Los Angeles Clippers all know that we’ve seen our fair share of bad calls in the NBA. At this point, it’s something we all have to get accustomed to already as the fact of the matter is that basketball is officiated by mere human beings and it will […]

The Milwaukee Bucks initiated the boycott that made basketball fans all over the world hold their breath. This happened just before Game 5 of their series with the Orlando Magic was scheduled to start on Wednesday. The team was about to step on the hardwood floor for lay-up lines. Some Bucks players even got the […]

The Denver Nuggets have always looked like they are good enough to fit in and compete with the league, but never enough to win it all. This has held true for decades as the team has yet to win its first championship, never even reached the Finals, and have only made it to the Western […]

Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams is standing in solidarity with the Milwaukee Bucks, Jacob Blake and the rest of the league. The Bucks decided to boycott their Game 5 against the Magic in protest of the shooting of Blake in Wisconsin. Milwaukee was supposed to forfeit the game, but Orlando also followed suit and decided […]

It’s a given at this point that Wilt Chamberlain is one of the best big men to ever play the game. However, where does he actually fit into the GOAT conversation? After all, he has the accolades, the stats, and the dominance to back up his case. Nevertheless, he doesn’t seem to command the same […]

Kawhi Leonard is as mysterious as it gets. One day, we see him making jokes to go along with his awkward laugh. Then, on some occasions, we see the soulless expression on his face when he’s absolutely dead serious. Without a doubt, he is one of the most peculiar superstars this league has ever seen. […]

There’s no denying that Damian Lillard is special. With all the noise he has been making in the bubble recently, the spotlight is on him once again. However, there’s more to Dame than the 50-point outbursts, logo three-pointers, and aloof personality. In fact, there are some pretty peculiar things about him that no one knows […]

What a perfect matchup. In the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs, the Houston Rockets will be going up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there is no definite beef between the two teams, there are some compelling storylines that make it a series worth watching. First, the relationship of former teammates James Harden […]

We all know what LeBron James can do on the hardwood floor. The better question is, what can’t he do? After 17 years of greatness and domination, one has to eventually wonder how will he actually finish his career as an NBA player. Love him or hate him, the 35-year-old legend only has a few […]

Raise your hand if you ever wondered if the Morris twins also have the same tattoos. Apparently, Marcus Morris has a total of 27 all throughout his body, while Markieff Morris has 30. Add it together, and they have a total of 57. While they do have some identical tattoos, they still sport different inks […]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter offered news on Monday about the former Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller, who has agreed to a deal with the New England Patriots, pending a physical. Schefter reports that Miller claims he has fully recovered and is ready to play this season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) one year […]

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is changing the way it selects NFL Hall of Famers. NFL coaches will benefit for the next four years. The tweaks will allow coaches to have their own category from now on. Last Friday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Trustees approved the change in the selection […]

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network tweeted out a memorandum that states the revised COVID-19 testing protocols for the NFL. This will be utilized to verify unconfirmed positive tests and determine a false positive as well. As of the time of writing, the Tweet has gained 68 Retweets / comments and 125 Likes. A change to […]

Is it perhaps bad luck that Iman Shumpert has 13 tattoos all over his entire body? After all, he has faded in the NBA as a journeyman over the past few years playing for five different teams. Whether it’s purely coincidental or if bad luck has indeed struck him, Shumpert remains to have a plethora […]

It’s not everyday that you see an NBA player dabble in only a few tattoos. It seems like the typical move is to either get a lot, or get none at all. In this case, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is just starting out — he has a total of only five tattoos on […]

We all know that Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook don’t like each other. Even in their last meeting in the bubble, the two had words for each other as usual. With a juicy beef such as this, it’s interesting to see when it all started. Here, we take a look at the full history of […]

The recent success of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have rejuvenated the franchise back to life. After years of being stuck in the middle of the pack, Milwaukee has now asserted itself as a top dog in the league. However, even if Giannis was a major proponent to this and he was acquired via […]

Philadelphia has certainly developed over the years as “The Process” is no longer a process. The recent success of Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and the rest of the team have sparked new hope into the franchise. Loyal fans were rewarded with playoffs runs over the past few years after being stuck in the realm of […]

The most recently concluded battle for Los Angeles was a spectacle that NBA fans were treated to after such a long hiatus. However, the outcome has fans from both sides emphatic with different kinds of emotions. For the Los Angeles Lakers, fans were solidified of their stance that LeBron James and his squad are poised […]

At last, the NBA is back and the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers rivalry is booming once again. During the latest iteration of the battle of Los Angeles, the Lakers managed to squeak by and win after LeBron James hit the game-winner on the second to the last play. Of course, Clippers fans […]

As human beings, it’s simply second nature for us to constantly draw comparisons. NBA players are no exception as similar injuries are also compared in which the trajectory for recovery is also relatively expected to be the same. Indiana Pacers reporter, J. Michael recently questioned Victor Oladipo’s return in which he implied that he might […]

Many people seem to forget who truly created the modern NBA. People are always quick to point at LeBron James because of his decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers to take his talents to South Beach and play alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. But what about Kevin Garnett? KG was part of a superteam […]

We all know that Lewis Hamilton has been making bank. The only question that remains, is how much exactly. After all, it’s guaranteed to be a mind-boggling number as he currently ranks on Forbes as #40 in Celebrity 100, 2020 and #13 in The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes, 2020. Of course, this is only to be […]

It hasn’t always been sunshine and rainbows for the Los Angeles Lakers. Even if the Lakers right now appears poised to win the title, the road was paved after several mistakes from the front office throughout the years. While it’s easy to appreciate the organization now upon seeing how the recent trade for Anthony Davis […]

We know what you’re thinking, will the teams as home vs. away even matter in the NBA bubble? It’s a valid question since they’re all going to play in Orlando. However, even the Magic aren’t exactly at home either since the bubble is a couple of miles away from home too. The short answer to […]

For those who have still been living under a rock, Damian Lillard is more than just a baller in the NBA. Besides his professional career in basketball, Lillard is known for rapping as well. As a matter of fact, he has released three studio albums under his rap name, Dame D.O.L.L.A. Namely, The Letter O […]

The Los Angeles Lakers can breathe a sigh of relief. The Lakers lost Anthony Davis to an eye injury in a recent scrimmage, but the injury doesn’t seem to be too bad. While Davis was held out of Monday’s scrimmage against the Washington Wizards, he could have gone if the game actually counted. Los Angeles […]

Shaun White is one of the best to ever do it with regards to snowboarding. He is one of the most successful and highest-paid Olympians of all time with three gold medals, the record for the most X-Games gold medals, the most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder, and 10 ESPY Awards. Of course, he […]

Jake Paul and Nate Robinson make such a weird combination. Who would have thought in a million years that a YouTuber would put on gloves and fight a retired professional basketball player inside the ring? Nevertheless, we have a fight today where these two will go toe-to-toe in September. With all the hype, weirdness, and […]

The world was treated to a decent surprise when Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. decided to put on the gloves once again. After all, the only recent memory we have of them is a video of Tyson tossing around a steel cage on Twitter. Now, we understand we he was doing just that. Mike […]

No one likes to remember the no-calls. It hurts. No-calls have skewed so many games that have potentially altered the course of NBA history. Simply put, nothing is worse than a game being so terribly officiated, that it literally changes the entire outcome. Nevertheless, it’s inevitable part of a sport where referees are always subject […]

Who doesn’t love a violent poster dunk? After all, it’s one of the most hyped up and disrespectful plays in the entire sport. Therefore, it only makes sense that we take a look at the ten most violent poster dunks in league history and rank them accordingly. Additionally, we’ll focus only on straight up dunks […]

On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James posted a powerful message on his Instagram account for the world to see. LeBron posted a photo with a 10-word message for Breonna, apologizing for “taking so long” to bring justice for her. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwgvvWA5s4/ James’ post received mixed reactions from social media, as some were in clear […]

If you think about it, screwing the pooch in the NBA Draft is quite normal. That’s because people can only speculate on a player’s potential heading into a league of trained professionals. Essentially, it’s almost even a casino as you just hope that you bet on the right players to include in your team. Therefore, […]

Draymond Green has been a vital piece to the Golden State Warriors for so many years. Love him or hate him, you can’t deny his contributions which have lead to the overall success of the team. You can even make the argument that the Warriors probably wouldn’t win three NBA championships in the last five […]

In a perfect world, predictions would be so easy to make. If injuries don’t happen and if everyone stays on the team, the Milwaukee Bucks are likely to win the most NBA championships in the 2020s. While they’re certainly not yet in the same sentence as the recently concluded Warriors dynasty, they have the personnel […]

The Toronto Raptors are always such a pleasant surprise. They may not be as talked about as the glamour names of the NBA, but Toronto certainly gets the job done. Prior to the season, everyone expected that the Raptors would feel the absence of Kawhi Leonard, especially on the defensive end. However, that has not […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have bred some amazing talent over the years with their hard-nose and grindhouse culture. The likes of Zach Randolph and Tony Allen have helped developed this identity that the organization still carries around up until today. Now, up-and-coming players such as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. have sparked new hope into […]

Salt Lake City has been lucky in acquiring great talent over the years. Beyond the flashy likes of Donovan Mitchell or the old legends such as Karl Malone and John Stockton, the Utah Jazz has had a plethora of notable players that have donned the navy blue and gold. Here are the 5 best players […]