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LaMelo Ball is projected to be a top-three pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Hoops fans know about his former affiliation with his father’s line, Big Baller Brand. Now, however, he’s finalizing a deal with Puma to become one of the faces of the company, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The […]

Like some of his teammates, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is unhappy with the rate of social change in the United States. As part of Wednesday’s media session, the Cameroonian revealed that he had questioned his trip to the NBA’s bubble complex in Florida in the wake of the racial injustices that continue to unfold. […]

As part of a recent appearance with the media, Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse revealed that some of his players have discussed the possibility of going home to show their displeasure with racial injustices in the United States, including the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend. Eric Koreen of The Athletic shared this […]

Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard seemed less than pleased with Reggie Jackson’s blunder in the closing seconds of the third quarter of Tuesday night’s playoff matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. With roughly 12 seconds remaining in the frame, Kawhi came up with a steal from Mavs big man Boban Marjanovic near the top of the key. […]

There have been several notable storylines in early stages of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, but none have been more underrated than the historic efforts put forth by Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell in the Nuggets’ first-round series against the Jazz. Most hoops fans are aware of Mitchell’s rise to prominence. The former Louisville Cardinal continues […]

Though the NBA is facing substantial financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic situation, the league and the National Basketball Players Association is confident that they can agree on temporary changes for the CBA and next season’s salary cap. There was some fear that the CBA would be terminated, but there’s still hope that won’t […]

Toronto Raptors teammates Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell have had conversations about boycotting games due to the social injustice that continues to take place around the United States. Simply put, VanVleet and Powell feel that the Black Lives Matter message is not being received well enough. Norm Powell and Fred VanVleet have both said that […]

Sixers general manager Elton Brand fired back at Bruce Bowen for revealing the details of a meeting that he had with the team prior to a game earlier this season. Bowen explained what he said in the pregame speech as part of an appearance on Tuesday’s airing of ESPN’s Get Up: Bruce Bowen was just […]

What’s next for Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and the rest of the Philadelphia 76ers? After being swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, Sixers general manager Elton Brand is now staring this question right in the face. Has “The Process” worked? Injuries played role in Philly’s early exit from the […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is viewed as one of the best centers in today’s NBA. Standing at seven feet and 250 pounds, he’s a solid rim protector, but he’s also a great shooter. Oh, and let’s not forget his knack for facilitating. These traits have been on display at times throughout Denver’s first […]

The Toronto Raptors provided an update on Kyle Lowry’s injury status ahead of their upcoming second-round series against the Boston Celtics. According to the team’s report, the former Villanova Wildcat has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain. Lowry sustained the injury during the first quarter of Sunday’s series-clinching victory over the Brooklyn Nets. He […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic tried his hand at the bottle flip challenge during the overtime frame of Sunday’s 135-133 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Doncic is not the only player to have a go at flipping water bottles on the sidelines during games. Other great players have tried it with varying success, including […]

Instead of taking his routine questions from the media on Monday morning, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer took some time to recognize Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot at point-blank range by Kenosha police in Wisconsin over the weekend. The Bucks also sent out an official statement with regards to Blake’s shooting, […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving shared a close relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In light of what would have been The Black Mamba’s 42nd birthday (Sunday), Uncle Drew sent out a touching video tribute for his friend and mentor: “Kobe means to me what it means to plant seeds and watch them […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant are viewed as two of the greatest players to have ever worn a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Though they had their differences, Shaq says he regrets not sharing the extent of his feelings with Bryant before his death. Shaq spoke with Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports about his Kobe regrets: […]

Some men are uptight about their receding hairlines, but Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James seems to be coming to grips with his. In fact, The King made light of a recent meme that was aimed at his bald spot, noting that it was one of the funniest posts he’d seen in a while. The […]

As a way to honor the late Kobe Bryant, as well as his daughter, Gianna, the Los Angeles Lakers will wear unique jerseys in their Game 4 matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. The date on which this game is to be played is significant, as it falls on August 24 (or […]

The Philadelphia 76ers saw their postseason come to an early and convincing end over the weekend, as the Sixers were swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. For Sixers All-Star Ben Simmons, it’s a feeling he hopes to never have again: Watching my team get swept hurt, and […]

It seems to be all systems go for the Houston Rockets in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. Against the odds and without the services of Russell Westbrook, the team has left the proverbial launch pad with a trajectory set for an NBA championship. The Rockets finished the 2019-20 regular season with a […]

On a recent episode of The Ryen Russillo Podcast, Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry likened Luka Doncic’s approach to the game of basketball to that of his brother, Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry. In a relatively short period of time, Doncic has managed to make a name for himself in the NBA. His progression […]

Teams around the NBA landscape will be watching ping pong balls fall on Thursday night to see which organization lands the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. For the franchises that finished with poor records this season, this is decision-making time. Some will be looking to keep the top pick, if […]

2020 NBA Draft prospect LaMelo Ball exudes confidence on the court. The Chino Hills native is viewed as one of the best players in this class, and he has a message for any would-be defenders in the future. While playing for the Illawarra Hawks in Australia, Ball shared a quick conversation on the sideline with […]

For the first time in quite a while, Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors failed to reach the postseason. Still, the three-time champion says he’s watching the playoffs “as a fan,” expecting a few upsets. As part of a recent interview with Marc Stein of The New York Times, Curry was asked to predict […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their opening round playoff series, 100-93. It was a tough outing for the Lake Show, but help could be on the way in the form of Rajon Rondo. Rondo, now 34 years of age, has been dealing with a broken thumb. […]

Thanks in large part to the outstanding play of Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers walked away as victors in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, 100-93. And though statistical history was made by one member of the team, there were several glaring issues for the Lakers that must be […]

Thanks in large part to the offensive production of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics managed to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup, 109-101. However, The C’s lost one of their key pieces in Gordon Hayward, who left the arena wearing a walking boot after turning his […]

Chris Paul and James Harden were once teammates on the Houston Rockets’ roster. Paul has since been dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Harden remained with the Rockets, pairing up with Russell Westbrook. Paul’s exit from Houston was surrounded by controversy. Multiple reports indicated a fallout between the two stars at the end of […]

Anthony Davis and LeBron James know how important Davis is to the Los Angeles Lakers‘ success in the playoffs this season. The Lakers clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference earlier this month, and the team is slated to face the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round. For Davis, Portland is a […]

When Kawhi Leonard joined the Los Angeles Clippers before the start of this season, the Toronto Raptors needed others to step up in his absence. Ultimately, Leonard’s decision left Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam as the front men of the Raptors. These two All-Stars have received plenty of help, though, including from NBA Finals hero […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell showed off his athleticism in the second quarter of Monday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. Thanks in large part to solid play from Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets jumped out to an early lead. Mitchell, however, brought the […]

Earlier this season, the Chicago Bulls had a “minor concern” about a potential physical altercation between former head coach Jim Boylen and star shooting guard Zach LaVine, according to a report from Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. In most cases, coaches and players share a cordial relationship. In fact, some go beyond that cordial label […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are tasked with slowing down Damian Lillard in their first-round matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s a tall order, as the former Weber State standout has been on a tear of late, leading his team to the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference with an onslaught of offensive […]

The Toronto Raptors finished the 2018-19 NBA season with an NBA-best 58-24 overall record and went on to claim their first championship in franchise history. This season, the team seems to be on pace to defend its title, but they’re doing it without the services of Kawhi Leonard, who is now playing for the Clippers. […]

With a young core and a hard-working attitude, the Phoenix Suns became one of the more intriguing stories of the 2019-20 NBA season. Though the team struggled a bit in the early stages of the campaign, it managed to bounce back in a big way. In fact, Phoenix won all eight of its games inside […]

The matchups for the 2020 NBA Playoffs are almost totally set, though the race for the final spot in the Western Conference is still being contested. Fans are in store for an interesting matchup between the fourth-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder and fifth-seeded Houston Rockets, but will Russell Westbrook’s recent diagnosis of a quadriceps injury become […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has donated his game-worn shoes to charity in the past, and it seems that trend lives on. According to a report from TMZ, James is continuing to sell off his game-worn shoes to back his I Promise School in Akron, Ohio. Traditionally, one of the shoes in the pair […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard continues to crank out incredible performances, and the hits seem to keep coming. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at some of the best stat lines the Oakland, California native has racked up over the course of his career. 23 points and 11 assists vs. the […]

With his team firmly trenched as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso celebrated Taco Tuesday with miniature versions of his teammates, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. That’s right… mini LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Most hoops fans are familiar with LeBron’s Taco Tuesday shenanigans. The three-time […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard has been knocking down clutch shots since he entered the NBA as the sixth overall pick in 2012. A cold-blooded assassin, the former Weber State standout has snatched the hearts of countless opponents, and the shots keep coming. In this piece, we’ll rank the top-five clutch shots that Lillard […]