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Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter has spent 20 seasons in the NBA, and he’s set to make it 21 in 2018-19. In that time frame, he became one of the most recognizable players in the league, racking up eight All-Star nods, loads of explosive dunks, and several nicknames along the way (“Vinsanity,” “Air Canada,” and […]

Earlier this offseason, nine-time All-Star Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets agreed to the terms of a four-year, $160 million max deal. Now, in the aftermath of his big pay day, Paul has decided to give back to his college alma mater, Wake Forest. On Tuesday morning, Wake Forest’s Athletic Director, Ron Wellman, revealed that […]

Shortly after 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, news came down the wire stating that Philadelphia 76ers rookie Zhaire Smith suffered a left foot injury while participating in a skills and development camp with Tim Grgurich in Las Vegas. According to a report from Keith Smith of RealGM, Zhaire, who’s injury occurred on Monday, is on his […]

LeBron James is known as an avid cyclist, but where did his love of two wheels come from? The Los Angeles Lakers superstar recently sat down for a phone interview with Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal to explain where it all started. As most hoops fans know, James, now 33 years of age, […]

The offseason is a time in which most NBA athletes take a vacation or simply relax with their families. However, San Antonio Spurs star Pau Gasol has decided to use his down time to raise awareness with UNICEF. On Monday morning, Gasol sent out a tweet indicating that he was at Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis seems to be in approval of the offseason moves made by his team president, Ernie Grunfeld. In fact, Leonsis gave Grunfeld an “A” grade for his work this summmer. Leonsis made his praise of Grunfeld public in a recent interview with Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Leonsis, in fact, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose has been touring China over the past few days as part of a promotion for his latest signature shoe, the D Rose 9 from Adidas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLF9tOxva0A Rose, now 29 years of age, has loads of loyal followers in China. In fact, Chinese fans created a special tribute video in his […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is one of the tallest players in the NBA, standing at seven feet. In most cases, “bigs,” as they’re known, don’t have the greatest ball handling skills. Embiid, however, is proving to be an exception. Though his squad lost, 96-92, Embiid, a native of Yaoundé, Cameroon, played a big role […]

Like several other professional athletes, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell decided to serve up a response to President Donald Trump’s tweet about LeBron James from Friday night. In his message, Trump referred to a television interview that James recently participated in with CNN’s Don Lemon. James, who opened a public school in Akron earlier this […]

As part of an ongoing project with his foundation, Noah’s Arc, former Chicago Bulls and current New York Knicks big man Joakim Noah led a peace march through the streets of Chicago on Thursday. According to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Noah, now 33 years of age, led a group of […]

For most professional athletes, “money ain’t a thing,” as Jermaine Dupri would say. Often times, stars of the sporting world make charitable donations to various organizations. Other times, though, it’s a random act of kindness that proves their true nature. On Thursday morning, Sports Illustrated’s Twitter team released a heart-warming post. In the message, it […]

Earlier this week, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James opened his I Promise school in Akron, Ohio. Just a few days later, the King decided to pay a visit to his alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary, for a reminiscent workout session. “Nothing like being inside the place where it all started putting in work!” James […]

Mitchell Robinson is a name you should know. The 7-foot-1 second-rounder had an impressive showing for the New York Knicks in this year’s Summer League tournament, racking up a double-double average (13 points and 10.2 rebounds). As a result of these breakout performances, Robinson could be on track to make the Knicks’ starting lineup before […]

Now that he’s past the “hater” phase, Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward has become a Fortnite pro. In fact, the former Horizon League Player of the Year says he’s ready to take any athlete in a battle royale setting. According to a report from Alysha Tsuji of For The Win and USA Today, Hayward went from […]

According to a report released by ESPN on Monday afternoon, Jerry Colangelo will step down as a special adviser for the Philadelphia 76ers after his contract expires at the end of this year. Colangelo’s decision to step down comes on the heels of an embarrassing Twitter fiasco for his son, Bryan. Earlier this year, it […]

11-time NBA All-Star Charles Barkley is known for his outspoken nature. Basically, he’s a man who will tell you exactly what’s on his mind and not think twice about it. For better or worse, that’s who he is. Barkley, now 55 years of age, recently sat down for an interview to discuss his new deal […]

Over the past few weeks, the social media team at 2K Games has been revealing the overall ratings of players who are set to appear in their upcoming release of NBA 2K19. On Monday morning, 2K announced that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earned a 94 overall rating. 9⃣4⃣ Is @giannis_an34 now the best player […]

LeBron James may be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers now, but he still has ties to Northeast Ohio, and they run deep. On Monday morning, the doors of a brand new public school were opened in the Akron area. This is no ordinary school, though. This institution — designed for third and fourth […]

A little over a week ago, news came down the wire stating that the Toronto Raptors had traded DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. Since then, there have been several reports indicating that DeRozan and Leonard were less than pleased […]

According to a report from David Aldridge of NBA.com, well-known big man Al Jefferson is headed to China next season for the next chapter of his basketball career. NBA veteran Al Jefferson opting to play in China this season, per source. Had an opportunity to re-sign with Pacers but was offered a nice payday overseas. […]

According to a report from Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, the Boston Celtics are finalizing a multiyear deal with free agent guard Jabari Bird, who spent last season (his rookie season) on a two-way deal with the team. Now, after a solid showing in this season’s Summer League tournament, the C’s are willing to pull […]

It sounds like NBA champion and former Sixth Man of the Year Award winner Lamar Odom is heading to China for another crack at playing basketball on a professional level. Odom, now 38 years of age, posted an Instagram message on Thursday morning to share the news. The former No. 4 overall pick did not […]

Over the past few weeks, the social media team at 2K Games has been revealing the overall ratings of players who will appear in their upcoming release of NBA 2K19. On Wednesday, 2K announced that Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George has been given an 89. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/1022149499668426752 An 89 overall score for George is fair, […]

Hoops fans in The Windy City won’t have to wait much longer to see their team back in action. On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls released their five-game preseason schedule, which kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 30 against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Chicago fans will […]

Enes Kanter and Russell Westbrook developed a close friendship during their time together with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though they’re no longer dressing in the same uniform, Kanter still has the utmost respect for his friend. In fact, Kanter says Westbrook might be the best teammate he’s ever had. There have been some reports, as […]

Last week, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade Carmelo Anthony and a protected 2022 first-round pick to Atlanta for point guard Dennis Schroder and Mike Muscala. The Hawks are expected to release Anthony, and once he clears waivers, he’s expected to join the Houston Rockets on some sort of […]

Isaiah Thomas has been dealing with a hip injury for quite some time, as most NBA fans know. In fact, he missed seven months of action last season due to the affliction, though he returned to play in January. After being traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Lakers, the former Washington Husky […]

He’s just 20 years of age (happy birthday), but Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is already making a name for himself in the NBA. In fact, the former LSU stand-out earned Rookie of the Year honors for his outstanding play last season, though the race was close. Without a doubt, he’ll be looking for continued […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. continues to struggle with an ailing back injury. According to a report from Harrison Wind of BSNDenver.com, the 20-year-old forward underwent surgery of the lumbar spine last week at The Carrell Clinic in Dallas, TX. Michael Porter Jr. has undergone surgery of the lumbar spine at The Carrell Clinic […]

Four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins sent shockwaves across the NBA landscape when news of his deal with the Golden State Warriors broke earlier this month. The Dubs offered Boogie a one-year, $5.3 million mid-level exception, which he accepted. Now, with introductions in full swing, news of what number the former Kentucky Wildcat will wear has been […]

There is a freshly-painted mural on the corner of Melrose and Ogden in Los Angeles, California. This new artwork features LeBron James gazing up at some of the greatest players to ever wear Los Angeles Lakers uniforms, including Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Magic Johnson. Curiously, though, Jerry West (the Logo) […]

The 2018 NBA offseason took an unexpected turn Wednesday morning when the San Antonio Spurs traded Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick. Since the news broke, fans and players have chimed in with their reactions, with some bitter and some nostalgic. […]

The San Antonio Spurs finally traded Kawhi Leonard, dealing Leonard along with Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick on Wednesday morning. Fans and players have chimed in with reactions to this deal, including DeRozan’s former teammate, DeMarre Carroll, who feels that the city of […]

Over the course of his 14-year career in the NBA, Amar’e Stoudemire played with four different teams, including the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Miami Heat. At each stop, the six-time All-Star left a lasting impression. Stoudemire retired from the NBA in July of 2016, but he still had that itch, as […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar Kawhi Leonard has heard his name pop up in a slew of trade scenarios in recent weeks. There are said to be several teams interested in the former San Diego State stand-out’s services, including the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76’ers. Leonard, now 27 years of age, was eligible to sign a […]

Veteran free agent forward Dante Cunningham has agreed to join the San Antonio Spurs on a one-year deal, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent forward Dante Cunningham has agreed to a deal with the Spurs, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 16, 2018 Yahoo! Finance reports that Cunningham […]

Carmelo Anthony and the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking for a way to split, according to most NBA sources. However, there is a bit of a problem. Instead of waiving Anthony outright, the Thunder would like to trade him to another team, leaving them to waive his $28 million contract (if they so choose). There […]

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. EST on Thursday night, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas agreed to sign a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract with the Denver Nuggets. In lieu of this news, several NBA players decided to send out a congratulatory message, including Miami Heat All-Star Dwyane Wade. “I. Can’t. Wait,” Wade […]

Have you ever placed a bet, then later wished you hadn’t? It seems that’s exactly what happened to former NBA big man Charles Oakley, according to a report from larrybrownsports.com. In his recent article, Brown reports that Oakley was arrested at the Cosmopolitan casino in Las Vegas on July 8. Officials from the Nevada Gaming […]