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Kobe Bryant made an interesting remark about Shaquille O’Neal during an interview with Patrick Bet-David at the 10th annual PHP Agency Convention in Las Vegas last month. During his appearance, Bryant claimed that the Lakers would have won 12 championships had Shaq worked harder in the gym. Shaq heard this comment and decided to reply, […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Rodions Kurucs is being accused of choking, slapping, biting and pushing a woman he was in a relationship with. The Latvian-born basketball player had his arraignment at Kings County Criminal Court in Brooklyn on Tuesday, and now he could be facing immigration issues. According to a report from Sports Illustrated’s legal analyst […]

Team USA narrowly escaped with a 93-92 overtime win over Turkey in Tuesday’s FIBA World Cup matchup. It was a poor showing from the American side, and head coach Gregg Popovich knows his team will need to be better going forward. Via eurohoops.net: “It was a heck of a game as we all know,” Popovich […]

Carmelo Anthony has heard his name dragged through the mud quite a bit in recent months. Critics say he is washed up, or that he isn’t good for locker room chemistry. However, Melo’s camp has been aggressively fighting to break that narrative. Anthony, now 35 years of age, hasn’t played in the NBA since he […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James has made “Taco Tuesday” an internet sensation. On this Tuesday, however, The King seems to be promoting pizza — Blaze Pizza, to be precise. James was spotted wearing a familiar outfit at one of Blaze Pizza’s locations on Tuesday. Fans who have followed some of his off-the-court shenanigans will recognize this […]

J.R. Smith was waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers on July 15, making him a free agent. As of now, he remains without a new deal, but several NBA afficianados, including Lakers assistant Phil Handy, believe Swish can still contribute to an NBA team. Handy and Smith share a unique relationship. When the Cavs made four […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum suffered an ankle sprain in the closing seconds of Tuesday’s overtime win over Turkey at the FIBA World Cup. At first, the severity of his injury was not clear, and some feared the worst. However, according to a report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Tatum is already feeling better. Jayson Tatum […]

Team USA narrowly escaped Tuesday’s matchup against Turkey in the FIBA World Cup with a 93-92 overtime victory. Though they managed to carry the day, the American side may have lost Celtics guard Jayson Tatum due to an ankle injury. With under three seconds remaining in the overtime frame and the Turkish side leading by […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. put on an outstanding show at a recent Crawsover Pro-Am league event in Seattle, racking up 50 points in the championship game. Smith was all the way in his bag of tricks for this game. The 21-year-old showed several of his skills, including ball handling, dunks, spot-up […]

Former NBA forward Luis Scola moved into second place on FIBA’s all-time scoring list during Argentina’s 94-81 victory over the Nigerian side on Monday, passing Australian great Andrew Gaze. In recognition of this outstanding accomplishment, Spurs legend and fellow Argentinian Manu Ginobili sent out a congratulatory tweet to his long-time friend. I'll repeat it. It's […]

Anthony Davis joined LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, creating one of the more formidable duos in the NBA. Their stint together begins in roughly one month when training camp officially opens, and The King is ready to get to work with his new teammate. James and Davis took part in a […]

During a recent appearance om The No Chill Podcast, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas recalled a story about the night that Kobe Bryant dropped 55 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards. As most hoops fans know, Bryant looked up to His Airness quite a bit. In fact, […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant recently joined Patrick Bet-David at the 10th annual PHP Agency Convention in Las Vegas for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the Black Mamba made it clear that he is opposed to what has become known as “load management” in the NBA. In today’s NBA, it’s not uncommon to […]

At the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Team USA was looking to carry on their long-standing tradition of claiming gold medals. However, the American side was only able to manage a bronze finish. Several factors played into this outcome, including what LeBron James labeled a lack of discipline. Via ESPN: LeBron James, 2004 Team USA forward: […]

Several teams around the NBA have been taking a closer look at Joe Johnson, who recently won the BIG3 League’s MVP Award. Some veteran players view the BIG3 League as a potential stepping stone back to an NBA deal. This wasn’t the case for Johnson, though. “Iso Joe,” as he’s come to be known, says […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant joined the ESPN crew at the U.S. Open on Thursday. As part of his visit, the Black Mamba offered a few words of advice for Coco Gauff. “I think the important thing is that there is going to be a lot of things thrown at her. Commitments, responsibilities — […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man DeMarcus Cousins is facing charges after a warrant was filed for his arrest. According to a report from A.J. Perez of USA Today, Cousins is being charged with a Class A misdemeanor case of domestic violence. His ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child filed a police report on Friday. […]

Carmelo Anthony is still a free agent, but the 10-time All-Star is starting to draw interest from a few organizations around the NBA. One such team is the Sixers, who have spoken with Melo’s representatives, according to a reports from CBS Sports and The Athletic. Carmelo Anthony's representatives have had talks with the #sixers, per […]

The NBA levied a 25-game suspension against Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler on Thursday morning for the use of performance enhancing drugs. There was some confusion surrounding the charge, so the Michigan native took some time to provide a statement on the matter. Via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: During my injury rehab process, before I signed […]

Carmelo Anthony remains a free agent. However, it sounds like a few members of the Brooklyn Nets are interested in bringing him aboard, including Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Anthony was in New York on Thursday for a workout session with a group of New York Knicks. He recently worked out with some Nets players, […]

Brooklyn Nets wingman Wilson Chandler is facing a 25-game suspension from the NBA for using performance enhancing drugs, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. An official ruling on Chandler’s case is expected to be announced at some point on Thursday, according to ESPN: Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler is facing a 25 game […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller underwent a successful surgery on Thursday morning to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, according to an official report from the team. Via the Pelicans: Dr. Martin O’Malley, in consultation with Pelicans Team Orthopedist Dr. Misty Suri of Ochsner Sports Medicine, performed the procedure at the Hospital for Special […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett has his sights set on winning this season’s Rookie of the Year award. During the discussion, Barrett noted that he has set a pair of ambitious goals: a playoff appearance for the Knicks and claiming Rookie of the Year honors. He knows he will have to work hard to […]

Knicks rookie RJ Barrett recently joined Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the Toronto native pointed out that he’s been doubted throughout his development as a player. He says that’s okay, though, because he’s out to prove the naysayers wrong. “Being the Canadian kid, I’ve kind […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Puma, according to a report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula. OFFICIAL: RJ Barrett has signed a multi-year shoe deal with PUMA. More to come live from New York on 31st Street at 4:30 PM… pic.twitter.com/0INe0BPolV — Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) August 28, 2019 Although […]

Former Raptors forward Danny Green will be releasing a documentary about his experiences in Canada. The film, which is called “Beyond the arc,” records some of the time he spent with fans in the city that grew to embrace him. Though he’s no longer a member of the Raptors organization, Green says he spent much […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant says there is no beef between he and his former teammate, Shaquille O’Neal, despite their recent back-and-forth banter on Twitter. During a a sit-down interview with the founder of Valuetainement, Patrick Bet-David, Bryant stated that he might have won 12 championship rings over the course of his career if […]

As part of a recent interview with Italian news outlet La Gazzetta, Marco Belinelli made it clear that he is hoping to stay with the San Antonio Spurs beyond his current deal. Belinelli is set to earn $5.8 million in the final year of his contract, and it sounds like he’s hungry for another championship: […]

Jose Calderon’s career in the NBA may be nearing its end. For whatever reason, the Spanish-born point guard was not offered a contract this summer. As a result, he remains a free agent. And given the fact that he doesn’t want to play in any other league, he’s reportedly contemplating retirement. Via el Periodico Extremadura […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter has left a lasting legacy of ferocious dunks in the memories of NBA fans. Now, at 42 years of age, the former UNC Tar Heel can still throw it down, but it sounds like he won’t be participating in any more Slam Dunk Contests. Carter, who famously won the 2000 […]

In an official statement that was released on Tuesday afternoon, the BIG3 revealed that the coaches and players around the league have named Joe Johnson this year’s MVP. Joe Johnson (@TheJoeJohnson7) could not be stopped his first season in the BIG3. It's no surprise that his fellow players and coaches voted him this year's MVP […]

The 2019 offseason has been one for the record books. In a surprising twist, several players around the NBA landscape have decided to join forces. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will be playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have signed with the L.A. Clippers, and Anthony Davis has joined LeBron James […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has made a name for himself in a relatively short period of time. Now entering his third season of service in the league, the former Louisville Cardinal says he’s looking to elevate his defensive game. Mitchell joined Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake City Tribune after Team USA’s exhibition […]

As he prepares to make his run with Greece at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo is stressing the importance of team chemistry. In an interview with eurohoops.net, Antetokounmpo commented on the three games Greece played in the “Atlas” preparation tournament. He says the time he spent with his teammates was […]

Though they’re no longer teammates, Sixers forward Tobias Harris and Mavs center Boban Marjanovic remain the closest of friends. Knowing this to be true, The Athletic recently asked Harris to critique his companion’s role in “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.” Marjanovic’s role in the film is that of a 7-3 strongman who has his […]

In light of his decision to sign with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association, Jeremy Lin decided to send out a heartfelt thank you message to his friends and family in the NBA community. Lin, now 31 years of age, played for several teams throughout his tenure in the NBA. However, most fans […]

ESPN recently gathered a panel of experts to project the winners of several awards for the coming season. As part of their voting process, the analysts predicted that Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid will finish fourth in the race for the 2019-20 NBA MVP award. Last season’s MVP winner was Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and he’s […]

Experts at ESPN recently teamed up to vote on their favorites to win several of the NBA’s prestigious awards in the 2019-20 season. Amid their deliberations, the analysts projected that Zion Williamson will claim the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year award. Via ESPN: 1. Zion Williamson | New Orleans Pelicans: 143 points (72.7% first-place votes) […]

Experts at ESPN recently gathered to take part in a series of predictions for the 2019-20 NBA season. As part of their deliberations, the analysts projected that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will finish third in the race for the 2019-20 MVP award. Though he missed a portion of the 2018-19 regular-season campaign due […]