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Indiana Pacers fans were a bit turned off with All-Star guard Victor Oladipo following reports that he nonchalantly asked opponents to play with them in front of his teammates while inside the bubble at Walt Disney World. The 28-year-old guard has since denied those claims and once again voiced his commitment to the franchise. “It […]

While traditional big men are a dying breed in today’s fast-paced, spread-out game, there are still a number of skilled bigs making an impact in the NBA. Superstars like Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, and Bam Adebayo are just some of the best giants the NBA has welcomed through the draft over the […]

The Houston Rockets are not pressing the panic button just yet following reports that their superstar James Harden has requested to be traded elsewhere. The growing public consensus is that The Beard will somehow join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets or re-unite with Daryl Morey with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Rockets […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans were pretty thrilled with the team’s latest acquisition of Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Danny Green and their 2020 second-round pick. It’s no secret that the reigning NBA champions were looking for another playmaker, and they were reportedly initially going to part ways with Kyle Kuzma […]

Wesley Matthews immediately became a hot commodity around the league on Sunday after declining his player option with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2020-21 NBA season. The 34-year-old knockdown shooter left a rather modest $2.7 million on the table, which isn’t surprising considering he could earn more and wind up with a contender of his […]

With less than a week before the 2020 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves might have something cooking with the Orlando Magic for a possible draft-day trade. In search of a third impact player to pair with their All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell, the Timberwolves reportedly have sights on the high-flying Aaron Gordon. As relayed […]

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. wisely opted in to his player option for the 2020-21 season and made sure to collect the remaining $28.4 million on his massive four-year, $106 million deal with the Washington Wizards back in 2017. With that much money left on the table, the 27-year-old Georgetown alum was expected to […]

Evan Fournier is now off the board for the 29 other NBA teams, as he will return to the Orlando Magic fold after picking up his $17 million player option for the 2020-21 campaign. The Athletic’s Shams Charania broke the news on Monday, as free agency is set to officially begin on November 20. Magic’s […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving was indeed one of the most popular players in the league when he first burst onto the pro scene in 2011. But as years went by, the adulation somehow turned into criticism, and he soon found himself developing a notorious reputation around the NBA. Retired NBA player Rod Strickland, who […]

NBA Draft prospect Onyeka Okongwu’s game and projected ceiling have been compared by pundits to Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. The 19-year-old American-Nigerian college star is certainly flattered by those projections and wishes he could one day achieve the same level of success that Bam is enjoying at the moment. Okongwu bared his admiration […]

Even with small ball being the trend in the league these days, Hall of Famer Chris Mullin agreed that the Golden State Warriors still need a legitimate 7-footer to revive their once invincible dynasty. The Dubs legend actually name-dropped a player he wishes Golden State will sign in free agency. Per Mullin, the Warriors’ best […]

One of the biggest narratives in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship was that they did it to honor the legacy of the late Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away last January. Former Laker Derek Fisher believes that the LeBron James-led team definitely embodied what Mamba Mentality is all about on their way to […]

The NBA has welcomed plenty of amazing point guards from the draft in recent years. While this year’s crop is not considered as deep as the previous ones, most pundits believe that LaMelo Ball has the brightest future at that position. Duke Blue Devils legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski, however, completely disagrees with the public […]

It’s no secret that Goran Dragic and Jimmy Butler forged a deep bond in just their first year playing together for the Miami Heat, thanks in large part to their magical 2019-20 run in the NBA bubble. The 6-foot-3 Slovenian recently sat down with Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium and further discussed his […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo remains uncommitted about his future with the team following a recent interview with Swedish outlet Aftonbladet. Although he still has one year left on his contract with the Bucks, the reigning back-to-back NBA MVP has continued to be bombarded with questions about what will his decision be at the end […]

The Charlotte Hornets are aware that the Russell Westbrook trade rumor mill has been going on non-stop ever since the Houston Rockets guard said he wanted out of H-Town. While big-market teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are reportedly the frontrunners to trade for the former NBA MVP, there’s one dark […]

After enduring disappointing playoff exits over the last few years, most pundits believe that Giannis Antetokounmpo already has one foot out the door of the Milwaukee Bucks once he becomes a free agent next season. The back-to-back NBA MVP, however, gave the entire city of Milwaukee something to cheer about on Thursday, by responding to […]

Rumors of the Orlando Magic trying to trade high-flying forward Aaron Gordon have been prevalent in recent years. Gordon stagnated and even regressed in some areas for the Magic in his sixth year with the team, notching just 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. His shooting efficiency dropped as well, knocking down […]

Now that the NBA confirmed a December 22 start for the 2020-21 campaign, LeBron James fans are eagerly awaiting the Los Angeles Lakers’ full schedule for the 72-game season. The Purple and Gold are once again expected to headline the league’s highly-anticipated Christmas Day games on December 25. The question is, which team will get […]

Before Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso became a fan favorite in the NBA, he first had to pay his dues in the G League from 2016 to 2019. Now, he already has a ring and has found his niche as one of the key players of the Purple and Gold. Some, however, are not […]

One of the biggest storylines of the upcoming NBA season is if Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will return to his MVP ways after completely recovering from an Achilles injury. John Wall and Gilbert Arenas had a chance to actually witness KD’s current physical form up close and claimed that he did not miss a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at the top of the basketball world right now after winning the 2020 NBA championship. Their celebration, however, will be the shortest one in history, considering they’ll be back at it in just over a month for the start of the 72-game 2020-21 season. The reigning titlists are expected to […]

In what has been an interesting November so far, the NBA has taken a step to the right direction after reaching an agreement about the amended CBA, as well as the start if free agency. The NBA free agent frenzy will officially begin on the evening of Friday, Nov. 20, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

The Last Dance documentary about the Chicago Bulls dynasty is certainly a classic. Months after it premiered, fans are still asking for more footage just to get their Michael Jordan fix. Turns out, ESPN’s 10-episode mini-series left out some juicy old interviews of His Airness. Luckily, they will be featured in a special limited-time Blu-ray […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is just a week away and there’s still a cloud of uncertainty over what the Golden State Warriors will do with their second overall pick. Most pundits and fans believe the safe choice would be to draft a young big that could fill the void in the their front court. But […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have a tricky situation on their hands next season regarding the future of their young center Jarrett Allen. The 6-foot-11 slotman is still in contract up until 2021-22, but he is eligible for an extension this season. Judging by the 22-year-old’s performance in his third year, Allen is bound for a […]

There were some speculations that the Philadelphia 76ers might embrace going small when they announced the hiring of Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations. Questions were raised if Morey will soon trade away the Sixers’ 7-foot All-Star Joel Embiid. However, judging by the former Houston Rockets executive’s latest comments about the Cameroonian center, it […]

The rumblings of Chris Paul taking his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten stronger in recent weeks, and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has further stoked the fire. The retired NBA player recently shared his unabashed opinion that the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard will soon move to Hollywood and form a Big 3 […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is certainly enjoying the notoriety he got after his breakout performance in the 2020 NBA playoffs. So much so that the 20-year-old sharpshooter has begun sporting his own merch, as he was seen donning a black shirt in practice with an image of his now-iconic mean mug. Images of Herro […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro once again flexed his strong emoji game on Friday, offering this cryptic response to girlfriend Katya Elise Henry’s latest thirst trap post online. The 20-year-old sharpshooter couldn’t help but react to the IG model’s short clip, where she once again flaunted her voluptuous assets in a sultry ensemble. Halloween may […]

The relationship between Metta World Peace and the late Kobe Bryant was a classic case of once bitter foes turning into close friends. Before he re-branded himself as MWP, the infamous trouble-maker known as Ron Artest had his many run-ins with the NBA All-Time great in the mid-2000s. That rivalry was squashed the moment World […]

When he is not spending countless hours in the gym honing his game, Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns loves to just sit back and play video games on his PC. He now has a gaming rig fit for his All-Star stature, as he unveiled a ridiculous newly customized set-up. Towns appeared on XBOX’s new show […]

Highlight clips of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul dunking the basketball have been few and far between throughout his stellar 15-year NBA career. CP3, however, recently reminded fans that he could still throw it down with authority even at the ripe age of  35. Much like his fellow NBA contemporaries, the 10-time All-Star has […]

The Golden State Warriors’ decision to pay homage to their Oakland roots earned the stamp of approval from their former player Matt Barnes. The now-retired wingman recently credited the Dubs organization for honoring the “We Believe” era, which Barnes was part of, via their new “Oakland Forever” City Edition jerseys that will debut in the […]

Former NBA coach George Karl had some fun at the expense of himself and United States President Donald Trump with a colorful tweet on Friday. With the incumbent POTUS currently trailing Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 election ballots, Karl offered his services for Trump on how to manage his losses. If @realDonaldTrump […]

The word success hasn’t exactly been synonymous with the disenchanted New York Knicks franchise over the last few years. The supposed Mecca of basketball has been plagued by dysfunction and mismanagement — which is a sure-fire recipe for consistent losing. While the once-respected ‘Bockers have now become the butt of jokes online, ESPN’s esteemed insider […]

Danny Green recently gave a candid remark about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers trading him at some point next season. The 33-year-old guard still has a year left on his $30 million deal with the Purple and Gold, making him the perfect trade piece for a team looking to bolster its chances for […]

Growing up in Connecticut, newly appointed New York Knicks head coach  Tim Thibodeau has always been a big fan of the New England Patriots and their legendary coach Bill Belichick. Turns out, that feeling is mutual, as “Mr. Hoodie” himself is also quite fond of Thibs’ no-nonsense approach to coaching. The pair of talented mentors […]

Retired NBA player Kendrick Perkins went off on Michael Jordan’s former agent, David Falk, following his recent comments about how dominant His Airness would be if he played in the league today. Falk claimed that Jordan would easily average 60 points on 75 percent shooting in today’s free-flowing (not to mention hand-checking) era. Perk, who […]