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To many, Michael Jordan is the greatest player to ever dribble a basketball. With six NBA championships, five MVP Awards and 14 All-Star nods, his legacy on the court lives on to this day. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at 10 of the most memorable Michael Jordan dunks. 10: On Father Time […]

As part of an interview with Rachel Nichols of “The Jump,” Washington Wizards point guard John Wall gave a definitive answer when asked if he would be able to play in the event that this season resumes. Wall has been recovering well from his Achilles injury. Even now, in the midst of the NBA’s decision […]

Having entered the NBA as an expansion team in 1995, the Toronto Raptors are a relatively young franchise. Still, the team has sent out several great centers over the years. In this piece, we’ll highlight who we believe to be the five best. No. 5 Marcus Camby The Raptors drafted Camby with the second overall […]

NBA legend Michael Jordan joined “Good Morning America” on Thursday morning to promote the upcoming release of his 10-part documentary, “The Last Dance.” During the interview, the 57-year-old legend singled out the exact moment that he went from “Mike” to “Michael.” To many, Jordan is the best player to have ever dribbled a basketball. His […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. Several outstanding players have worn the team’s patriotic colors over the years. In this piece, we’ll take a look at what we believe to be the best shooting guards in Sixers history. 5. Andrew Toney Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Andrew Toney was […]

Founded in 1995 as one of the first NBA expansion teams in Canada, the Toronto Raptors are a relatively young franchise. Despite this fact, the team has employed several great point guards over the years. In this piece, we’ll take a look at the five best ball handlers in Raptors history. 5: T.J. Ford The […]

Dan Gilbert has become one of the most successful businessmen in the NBA. In this piece, we’ll take a look at how the Detroit native came to be the majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gilbert was born in Detroit, Michigan, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, as well […]

NBA players seem to enjoy dressing up for Halloween. Some of their costumes have been elaborate, while others could’ve used a bit of work. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at some of the greatest costumes from players around the league. Serge Ibaka as Principe Akeem Serge Ibaka dressed as Akeem (of “Coming […]

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook is a fierce competitor on the court. With a motor that won’t quit and a gritty style of play, he’s one of the toughest matchups in the league. Simply put, he doesn’t take any flak, as several fans have learned over the years. In this piece, we’ll take a look […]

Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin pledged $1 million on Monday in an effort to help the fight against the coronavirus, according to AFP. Lin, who became famous with the Knicks in 2012 with the “Linsanity” era, will donate $500,000, but he isn’t stopping there. The 31-year-old will also match all donations up to an additional […]

Earning a signature shoe deal is a right of passage for any NBA superstar. From a young age, players around the globe dream of signing that big contract, then lacing up in their own kicks. This holds true for some of the greatest of all time, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Michael […]

Like many other teams around the NBA landscape, the New York Knicks would likely be open to the idea of acquiring Donovan Mitchell, but what would it take to lure him from the Utah Jazz? At this point, there is no clear indication that Mitchell is seeking a trade, though reports of a rift with […]

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles took to Twitter Friday morning in an attempt to squash the rumor that his teammates, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, are upset with one another. As part of his replies to fans on Twitter, Ingles noted that he is not mad at Gobert for his actions: https://twitter.com/Joeingles7/status/1248623731355701250 https://twitter.com/Joeingles7/status/1248633775610683392?s=20 https://twitter.com/Joeingles7/status/1248630064238874626?s=20 Like […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul came through with a thoughtful gift for the Utah Jazz when they were on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report from The Athletic, Paul sent out a delivery of beer and wine to Jazz players roughly an hour after hearing that their game against […]

The NBA has seen several rivalries over the years. In days of old, Magic Johnson’s Lakers squared off against Larry Bird and the Celtics. In later years, Michael Jordan and the Bulls were pitted against Isiah Thomas and his “Bad Boy” Pistons. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, however, the term “rivalry” is a bit fresh. The […]

As part of Thursday morning’s episode of Get Up on ESPN, Jalen Rose claimed that LeBron James will not win another championship if the Lakers “don’t get it done this season.” The NBA decided to suspend the 2019-20 regular season in mid-March due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. At that time, the Lakers, […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen has growing concerns about his job security in the wake of Arturas Karnisovas’ hiring as Executive VP of basketball operations with the team, according to a report from Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Arturas Karnisovas, who previously served as general manager for the Denver Nuggets, will be replacing […]

As part of a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, 15-time All-Star Kevin Garnett admitted that 2020 has been painful since Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash just outside Los Angeles in January. He was 41 years of age. Sadly, all nine passengers, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, perished in […]

NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant have battled on the basketball court several times over the course of their careers. In this piece, however, we’ll take a look back at their friendly matchup on the football field. It was December of 2011, and the NBA was in the midst of a lockout. In light […]

As part of a recent interview with Bleacher Report, Shareef O’Neal explained why he is using the last message he received from Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the background image on his phone. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash just outside Los Angeles back in January at the age of 41. Sadly, all nine […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James says he is staying “mentally and physically prepared” in case this season eventually resumes. In the meantime, though, the three-time champion is enjoying quite a bit of extra time with his family. As part of a recent interview with PEOPLE, James noted that he is still getting his daily […]

In light of financial concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the Los Angeles Lakers are planning to ask a small group of senior-level staffers to voluntarily defer 20 percent of their salary, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. This may seem like a strange move to some, especially since it’s […]

Sacramento Kings teammates Bogdan Bogdanovic and Nemanja Bjelica have partnered with Vlade Divac in an effort to donate medical supplies to hospitals battling COVID-19 in their native Serbia. According to a report from NBA.com, Divac’s foundation – the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation – will fund the purchase of much needed ventilators, medical-grade masks and […]

In an effort to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, NBA free agent point guard Isaiah Thomas is making food donations to University of Washington Medical Center locations this week. According to a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Thomas will donate pizza from Pagliacci’s Pizza, which is a local small business. Haynes […]

The WNBA announced Friday that the start of its training camp and regular season will be postponed in light of ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert put out this official statement on the matter: “As developments continue to emerge around the COVID-19 pandemic, including the extension of the social distancing guidelines […]

With the 2019-20 NBA season suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, players all around the league are finding unique ways to utilize their down time. For Lakers superstar LeBron James, one way has been spending time with his family on TikTok. James is new to the world of TikTok, but the videos he has created […]

As part of a recent appearance on the All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, 10-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul lamented the fact that he never got to play alongside Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. In 2011, the NBA vetoed an epic trade that would have made Paul and Bryant teammates in Los […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry shared a lighthearted video with his Instagram followers on Wednesday. In the clip, Curry’s one-year-old son, Canon, went though his own baby workout routine, complete with push-ups and sit-ups: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-clb91lLMj/ Like the rest of his NBA brethren, Curry is finding unique ways to utilize his down time in […]

Like most NBA fans, Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is missing basketball. So much so that Ujiri joked he’s basically stalking Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the nation’s top infectious disease experts, like a potential NBA Draft pick. Ujiri made his remark during a conference call on Wednesday. Interestingly, he also noted that there have […]

As part of an official statement that was sent out on Wednesday morning, the Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships announced that Wimbledon 2020 is canceled due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Wimbledon was supposed to begin on June 29. This is the […]

Brooklyn Nets teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are still without an official timeline for return this season, according to a report from ESPN’s Malika Andrews. Nets general manager Sean Marks tells Andrews that it “would not be fair” to put a timeline on either player, even with the regular season being suspended due to […]

In what is the first post submitted since his tragic death earlier this year, the Instagram page of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant noted the release of The Wizenard Series: Season One on Tuesday. “Welcome back to Dren!,” the post reads. “We hope you are all ready to catch up with the West Bottom Badgers for […]

The NBA has seen plenty of rivalries over the years. In the league’s early days, players like Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain provided fans with great matchups. As the years went on, more rivalries began to sprout up, including those between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, as well as Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas. In […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis pointed to LeBron James and Derrick Rose as players he looked up to in the early days of his playing career. Davis and Rose are both from the city of Chicago, so there is a natural connection there. However, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sent out a tweet to express his excitement for the upcoming release of “The Last Dance,” which will now come out in April instead of June: April 19th can’t come fast enough. I CAN NOT WAIT!! 🗣Yessir!🍿 #LastDance — LeBron James (@KingJames) March 31, 2020 “The Last Dance” is […]

Celtics big man Enes Kanter sent out what appears to be a stolen tweet on Monday afternoon. As part of his message, the Turkish center joked that Michael Jordan’s famous “Flu Game” in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals was “irresponsible” in light of the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the sporting world and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has become one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. With a whopping 45.7 million followers on Twitter and another 62.3 million on Instagram, his platform reaches far and wide. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at some of the most viral tweets that James has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were scheduled to host the Los Angeles Lakers inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, which meant LeBron James would’ve been returning to his hometown team. However, with the NBA’s decision to suspend the 2019-20 regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the game was postponed. As part of a recent appearance on […]

As part of a recent on The Road Trippin’ Podcast, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made it clear that he would not be in favor of jumping straight into the playoffs if the 2019-20 season resumes. Earlier this month, the NBA announced that it would suspend this season due to ongoing concerns surrounding the […]