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Following the cue of his fellow Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Anthony Davis also opted not to feature a social justice statement on the back of his jersey once the season resumes on July 30. Per USA Today’s Mark Medina, “The Brow” made it clear that he supports the BLM movement. However, he also […]

The defending champions Toronto Raptors has been home to many memorable superstars over the years, with the likes of Vince Carter, DeMar DeRozan, and Kyle Lowry just to name a few. While Kawhi Leonard only spent one season with the Raps, he also won’t be forgotten anytime soon after leading the entire nation to its […]

The NBA employs hundreds of players and coaches each season and the league certainly had its fair share of unique characters over the years. While fans mostly tune in on the intense basketball action, others are enamored by the larger than life personas of some of the NBA’s biggest names. Some enter the NBA with […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is ready to abide by whatever decision the league comes to for the eight NBA teams left out of the bubble at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The three-time NBA champion tactician was quite vocal about his desire to have a mini-training camp — and not some sort […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is raring to play in the NBA restart, but he admitted that he is currently facing some challenges inside the “bubble” at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The 23-year-old guard is slowly getting acclimated to his new conditions, which involves odd practice times and plenty of idle time. […]

JR Smith hasn’t even played his first game as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers,  but he already seems to be enjoying his time at the “bubble” in Orlando. While Twitter has been recently filled with posts of NBA players complaining about the quality of food served in their hotels at Disney World, Smith […]

There’s no denying that Pau Gasol is the late Kobe Bryant’s favorite teammate of all time. The dynamic duo won back-to-back titles with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010 and have forged a lifetime bond since becoming teammates in ’08. That close-knit friendship extended outside the basketball court, as Gasol has pretty much […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is beyond impressed with Kristaps Porzingis’ progression in his first year with the Dallas Mavericks. Aside from the varied skill set that the 7-foot-3 Latvian brings to the table, Cuban is particularly complimentary of Porzingis’ competitiveness and desire to win at all cost. “He wants to win so badly. He […]

The San Antonio Spurs are indeed one of the most distinguished franchises in NBA history. The Silver and Black have proven that you don’t need to be a big market team to achieve success, winning a total of five NBA titles since the beginning of the new millennium. The team’s long-time head coach Gregg Popovich […]

Aside from being one of the brightest stars in the league right now, Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell probably has the most amazing collection of tattoos in the NBA. The 24-year-old Ohio State product entered the league with only a couple of tattoos at his disposal but re-emerged in the summer of 2017 covered with […]

Despite receiving a lot of interest from other contenders, Luc Mbah a Moute chose to go the familiar route by rejoining the Houston Rockets in the resumption of the 2019-20 season at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Per Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston, the 33-year-old Cameroonian forward cited the level of rapport […]

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is indeed larger than life. Aside from being arguably the most polarizing force in NBA history, the affable giant is beloved for his enthusiastic and over the top personality. Shaq has millions of dedicated fans all over the world and is no stranger to having people use his likeness […]

Recently retired Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter took a trip down memory lane on Monday and reminisced about his iconic 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest performance. Speaking to TNT’s Ernie Johnson in a video call, the 43-year-old athletic marvel revealed that he came into the contest with a different set of dunks in mind. Vinsanity […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons received the biggest compliment of his career from none other than the Allen Iverson — one of the best to ever put on a Sixers uniform. Speaking to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Marc Zumoff, “The Answer” said he understands the burden of expectations on Simmons’ shoulders and respects the way he […]

With less than a month left before the NBA resumes its 2019-20 regular season at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the league still faces plenty of uncertainties. Several high-profile NBA players have already tested positive for COVID-19, while others have begged off from joining their teams in the “bubble”. Still, the biggest issue facing the […]

With the Atlanta Hawks left out of the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA campaign, Vince Carter confirmed that he will be retiring from basketball after 22 glorious seasons. While Carter will go down as another All-time great to never win a ring, he will forever be immortalized for bringing excitement in Canada during his early […]

Retired NBA great and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has been channeling his inner Dennis Rodman as of late, flashing several bold hair colors during the quarantine period. D-Wade’s latest fiery choice is perhaps an ode to his old NBA team, as the 13-time All-Star proudly displayed the red-hot “flames” on the back of his […]

The unprecedented hiatus brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic gave NBA players a ton of idle time on their hands. For three months, physically active athletes were forced to stay indoors and avoid public workouts. The NBA’s new generation of young stars, of course, used the spare time to catch up on their gaming habits. […]

While the late Kobe Bryant’s most famed love-hate relationship was with Shaquille O’Neal, he also figured in another testy correspondence with another high-profile Los Angeles Lakers center. Although they only played one year together in the 2012-13 season, Bryant and Dwight Howard’s tenure as teammates didn’t develop to the dream pairing that Lakers fans thought […]

NBA players entering the “bubble” in Orlando, Florida will have limited options for leisure activities, and one adult webcam site is offering a solution to the matter. Cams.com reportedly sent out an email blast on Thursday, offering the NBA players and coaches free all-access VIP membership to its adult-themed content. “Cams.com, a leading adult entertainment […]

With the NBA set to resume its 2019-20 season on June 30, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is preparing his mind and body before entering the bubble with the Mavs at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Although the Mavs’ 21-year-old Croatian stud is excited about the prospect of finishing out the season, he also opened […]

Despite their supposed testy relationship following the aftermath of the COVID-19 scare, Utah Jazz teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert were on the same boat concerning the Black Lives Matter movement on Tuesday. The pair of All-Stars called out a supposed Jazz fan on Twitter, after claiming he will no longer support the team if […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2019-20 NBA regular season with redemption in their minds. Following a painful exit against eventual champions Toronto Raptors in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, head coach Mike Budenholzer’s wards played like men on a mission since opening night. Powered by another herculean showing from reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks […]

Following reports that Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan won’t play in Orlando after testing positive for COVID-19, Spencer Dinwiddie made it clear that he has yet to make a decision regarding his status for the continuation of the season. The 6-foot-5 combo guard re-tweeted Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday, following the NBA insider’s claim that he […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is indeed one of the wealthiest professional athletes in all of sports, with a whopping net worth of $130 million as of 2020. While he is by no means a flashy individual off the court, the two-time league MVP also could not resist the lifestyle of the extremely rich […]

Brooklyn Nets swingman Wilson Chandler announced on Sunday his intentions to also sit out the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA regular season at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. With superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving also confirming that they will not return from their respective injuries, the Nets are now scrambling to find another body […]

While it’s true that the more strategic team usually wins basketball games, players’ physical advantages also pose a big factor in the outcome of NBA matches. We’ve seen scouts salivate over NBA prospects with ridiculous wingspans, but another rather underrated attribute is the size of a player’s hands. Having mittens for hands does pose a […]

Retired Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce shared yet another controversial take on Friday, claiming his former team boasts the best starting lineup in the league today. The Truth appeared in an ESPN segment and went in detail why he believes the Celtics’ starting core of Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward, and Daniel […]

As the league experienced an unprecedented hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Portland Trail Blazers. guard CJ McCollum broadened his horizons by coming up with his very own wine brand. A self-confessed wine connoisseur for years, the 28-year-old Lehigh University alum, now with the Blazers, unveiled the McCollum Heritage 91 brand on Thursday, highlighted by […]

While he certainly has great respect for Donovan Mitchell’s undeniable talent on the hardwood, Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder is even prouder of his star guard’s support of activism as of late. With issues of racism and social injustice continuing to divide the country, Mitchell has used his platform on social media, as an […]

Tattoos have become an integral part of NBA culture over the years. This generation’s premiere talents certainly rode the trend, as most players proudly display their intricate designs. Even clean-cut guys like Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry couldn’t resist the allure of using his body as a canvass. Unlike some of his peers who […]

Retired NBA guard Mike Miller sent out a cryptic tweet to his former teammate LeBron James on Tuesday. This comes after news that Avery Bradley won’t be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for the continuation of the 2019-20 season on June 30. Bradley reportedly wishes to spend time with his ailing son, prompting Miller […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving found himself an ally in teammate Wilson Chandler. Kyrie has come under fire recently over his controversial comments on the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season. While fans and pundits were quick to criticize Uncle Drew for trying to urge others to sit out the season, Chandler claimed that there […]

NBA players’ love affair with tattoos has long been documented. Even the league’s resident “fun guy” Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers also likes to express himself through several meaningful body arts. In fact, Leonard’s greatness has even inspired some of his die-hard fans to get inked up as well. Last year, one fan […]

Unlike most of his basketball contemporaries, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant chooses to have his tattoos on inconspicuous parts of his body. Durant has opted to keep his arms completely free from ink but had a lot of work done on other areas. The former MVP usually keeps his artwork under wraps and is often […]

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Kawhi Leonard is indeed the best two-way superstar in the league right now. His stock has considerably risen in recent years, as the 28-year-old forward has already two NBA titles, two Finals MVPs, and four All-Star appearances under his belt. The Klaw is enjoying a remarkable first season in LA, tallying  […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr once again expressed his disdain towards United States President Donald Trump’s public views on Twitter. Following the POTUS’ spirited speech at the Tulsa Rally in Oklahoma on Sunday, Kerr unleashed an unfiltered tirade directed at Trump’s priorities throughout these trying times. There were so many directions he could […]

As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers are back at the top of the pecking order following their blockbuster acquisition of Anthony Davis last summer. The Davis and LeBron James tandem gave the purple and gold another formidable one-two punch not seen since the glorious Shaq-and-Kobe days. While the team is certainly among the favorites to […]

The Houston Rockets lost a bit of steam prior to the suspension of the 2019-20 campaign, but general manager Daryl Morey believes his team is still primed to win it all once the season resumes on July 30. The 47-year-old outspoken executive appeared on FOX Sports’ First Things First on Friday and made his thoughts […]