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Lavar Ball has made several outlandish claims about his sons in the past, often boasting about their level of play. However, the declaration he made about LiAngelo Ball during Tuesday’s airing of Undisputed takes the proverbial cake. During his appearance on the show, Ball professed that LiAngelo will lead the NBA in scoring within three […]

Like many other basketball fans, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant saw the 3-point shot that Thomas Lee hit in the closing minutes of Jackson State’s recent win over UAPB. “Snacks,” as Lee is affectionately known among his peers and teammates, is actually the student manager for Jackson State. He had never checked in to a […]

As part of a recent interview on First Things First, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey laid out the reasons why he decided to trade Clint Capela for Robert Covington. The Rockets traded Capela to the Atlanta Hawks ahead of this season’s deadline as part of a four-team, 12-player deal. During his appearance on the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are viewed as one of the strongest teams in the NBA this season, but the Miami Heat seem to have their number. With Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge, most analysts are predicting a deep playoff run for Milwaukee. And with an NBA-best 52-9 overall record, those predictions hold a fair amount of […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker could be cleared for limited minutes in Tuesday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets, according to a report from NBC Sports Boston. Kemba Walker may play on Tuesday, and if he does, Brad Stevens said his minutes will be limited. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) March 2, 2020 […]

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. will be available to play in Monday night’s home game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to a report from Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports. Otto Porter Jr. says he’s playing tonight — Rob Schaefer (@rob_schaef) March 2, 2020 Porter has been out of the Bulls’ lineup since November due […]

A heated race is shaping up for this season’s NBA MVP Award, with most experts giving Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo a clear leg up. However, a familiar face is making a run at Giannis: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James, now in his 17th season of NBA service, will have his work cut […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is asking his naysayers, especially those in radio, to stay in their lane. As part of a recent interview with SI, Butler noted that his detractors can “kiss his a–.” “They can kiss my ass,” Butler said, via SI. “You’re entitled to your opinion, but stay on the radio. You […]

Chad Doing, the host of Rip City Radio 620 in Portland, has been outspoken about his disdain for former Blazers big man Myles Leonard in the past. Now, though, Doing is singing a different tune. Doing recently slandered a video tribute that the Blazers played for Leonard when he made his return to Portland. Hey […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. opened up about his lack of playing time in a recent interview with Basketball Insiders. Smith’s story is an interesting one. Drafted with the 9th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, the former NC State standout was on his way to being part of the Dallas […]

As part of an interview on a recent episode of “All The Smoke,” Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant made it clear that he is a supporter of marijuana. Durant, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles, believes weed should be removed from the NBA’s banned substance list. Via Stefan Bondy of the New York […]

Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid will be held out of Thursday night’s matchup against the Knicks as he seeks further evaluation on his shoulder sprain. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski shared news of Embiid’s status on Thursday afternoon: Joel Embiid is out tonight vs. Knicks. More evaluation on left shoulder sprain ongoing, per source. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) […]

Sixers head coach Brett Brown was recently asked how Lakers guard Danny Green was able to stick around with the Spurs for so long. Brown, a long-time assistant under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio, noted three traits that make Green a great role player. “He can shoot, he can guard, he’s good people,” Brown said, […]

The Miami Heat acquired Andre Iguodala from the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this month as part of a three-team trade. Expectations were fairly high, as Iggy is a veteran player with postseason experience. However, early returns have not been great. Iguoadala’s story is an interesting one. The three-time champion was dealt from the Warriors to the […]

There was a time when Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant could have been Lakers teammates. A trade between Charlotte and Los Angeles was in place, but former NBA commissioner David Stern decided to reject the deal. Paul, who eventually wound up with the Clippers after the veto, recently opened up about what it would have […]

Memphis Grizzlies standout Ja Morant is impressed with the play of fellow rookie guard Coby White of the Chicago Bulls. White, the Bulls’ No. 7 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, has been on a tear of late. In fact, the UNC product has racked up 30 or more points in each of his […]

Leon Rose will begin his tenure as president of the New York Knicks on Sunday, March 1, according to an official report from Marc Stein of the New York Times. Leon Rose will start in his new role as Knicks president March 1 — this Sunday — @NYTSports has learned — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February […]

The Los Angeles Lakers squared off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, giving NBA fans around the globe a peek at what a first-round playoff matchup between the two teams might look like. After a hard-fought battle, the Lakers managed to top the Pelicans, 118-109, marking their sixth straight win. There were several […]

Vanessa Bryant delivered a powerful eulogy for her late husband and daughter, Kobe and Gianna, inside the Staples Center on Monday afternoon. After her touching message, Vanessa was helped off the stage by none other than Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan helps Vanessa Bryant off the stage after her eulogy for Kobe and […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James paid tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Monday afternoon with a touching message on his Instagram account. James’ post was brief, yet to the point. LeBron noted the numbers 2 and 24, which are not only the digits of today’s date, but also the same numbers that Kobe and Gianna […]

Mourning fans gathered at the Staples Center on Monday afternoon for a celebration of  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s life. The event, which was aired on live television, kicked off with a powerful performance from Beyoncé. Beyoncé opened with a performance of XO, which was followed by a rendition of Halo. Prior to beginning, […]

The fine designers at Nike released an epic new ad in honor of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles last month at the age of 41. The ad, which is title “Mamba Forever,” tells the story of Kobe’s rise to NBA greatness — from his days at […]

As part of a recent podcast interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, former NBA big man Greg Oden opened up about being labeled “a bust.” Oden’s popularity first began to rise while playing for Ohio State. In his lone season with the Buckeyes (2006-07), the seven-foot center led the team to a Big Ten championship. […]

Members of the Los Angeles Lakers family will celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant inside the Staples Center on Monday afternoon. Sadly, Bryant died in a helicopter crash outside Los Angles one month ago. In the days since his tragic passing, more than 80 murals of the five-time champion and Lakers legend have sprung up […]

The Lakers and Celtics met for their second and final matchup of this regular season on Sunday night. The game went down to the wire, with both sides fighting hard. In the end, though, Los Angeles managed to walk away with a two-point victory, 114-112. Here are three takeaways from the game. 3. Rivals of […]

Celtics point guard Kemba Walker logged 29 minutes at this season’s All-Star Game. That’s quite a hefty workload, considering the fact that he was on a minutes restriction earlier this month. Following the matchup, the former UConn standout had his knee drained and received an injection to reduce swelling, according to a report from Adam […]

The 2019 NBA Draft was filled with talented players around the globe, and some of them are already making a huge impact on their teams. Let’s grade the lottery picks from that class. Zion Williamson (A): The most notable name from the 2019 NBA Draft was Williamson, who was selected with the No. 1 overall […]

As part of a recently-written article for TIME, Celtics center Enes Kanter implored his fellow NBA players to help the women of the WNBA in their fight for financial and social equality. “A dream came true When I was drafted into the NBA a decade ago,” Kanter wrote, via TIME. “I never thought of anything […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James and Uninterrupted LLC could be facing a legal battle, as a Maryland youth development nonprofit known as Game Plan Inc. has decided to sue them for infringing on their “I Am More Than An Athlete” trademark. According to a report from bloomberglaw.com, Game Plan Inc. was using the slogan before James, […]

Though the business has been faced with legal issues in the past, LaVar Ball is relaunching his Big Baller Brand line of apparel. His son, LiAngelo, will be a face of the brand. Lonzo and LaMelo are nowhere to be found on the new website: BBB is back 👀 Gelo and Lavar carrying the torch […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson has already predicted that the Lakers and Clippers will meet in this season’s Western Conference Finals. When asked which of the two teams will be playing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, however, the five-time champion offered a thought out response. Johnson admits that the Clippers, who acquired Kawhi Leonard and Paul […]

Kyrie Irving joined the Nets prior to the start of this season, signing a four-year, $141 million deal. Expectations for the ensuing campaign were on the rise, as he’s recognized as one of the best ball handlers in today’s NBA. However, the former Duke Blue Devil has dealt with injuries for much of his first […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant recently joined Bleacher Report for a wide-ranging interview. As part of the discussion, the two-time champion was asked which five players he would pick if he could only watch their highlights forever. “If you could only watch basketball highlights of five players forever, who are the players?” Bleacher Report asked […]

Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard took a subtle shot at Gatorade during his media availability at this season’s All-Star Game. As he sat down for an interview, Leonard noticed that there was a bottle of Gatorade sitting on the table. Without hesitation, the two-time champion reached for the beverage, then proceeded to hide it out of […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James is known for his strict diet regime. However, every week, The King makes it a point to indulge in what he calls “Taco Tuesday.” James’ Tuesday tradition, which he often celebrates with family members at his home in Los Angeles, has become an internet sensation. The former No. 1 overall pick […]

As part of a wide-ranging interview with GQ, Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden reacted to critics who say he plays too much isolation basketball. Harden is one of the most prolific scorers that the NBA has ever known. At 35.3 points per game, he’s leading the league in scoring by a wide margin. An excellent […]

Though his squad came away with a 157-155 victory in this season’s All-Star Game, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would not say that he won it for Kobe Bryant. Instead, The King noted the competitive drive that was shared between both teams. The Lakers star noted that he felt Bryant’s presence throughout the game, […]

BIG3 founder Ice Cube would like a bit of credit for some of the changes that were made to the format of this season’s NBA All-Star Game. Ice Cube argues that his changes could be the wave of the future: The forward thinking of ⁦@thebig3⁩ is taking our credit for helping the ⁦@NBA⁩ make the […]

Bulls fans visiting the set of ESPN First Take on Friday morning made it clear that they are unhappy with their general manager, letting out a chant of “fire John Paxson” during Zach LaVine’s live interview. A lot has been said about the way Paxson has run the Bulls. This group of fans had no […]