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Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has been lighting it up from the field for the majority of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. However, he still finds it hard to produce buckets at times, particularly when going up against Los Angeles Clippers stopper Kawhi Leonard or the entire Denver Nuggets team. Speaking to Liam McKeone of […]

The NBA can be overwhelming for rookies and everyone eventually gets their welcome to the big leagues moment at some point. For Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker, his came when Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade completely erased his shot attempt back in the 2015-16 season. Speaking in a chat with The Big lead on Sunday, […]

In case you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen at least one episode of Bleacher Report’s NBA and Game of Thrones animated crossover “Game of Zones”. The series features caricatured versions of current NBA players and legends thrown into the magical fantasy realm created by George R.R. Martin. What started out as a […]

A $100M payday is indeed considered life-changing money for most people. But if you’re worth $2.1 billion like basketball icon Michael Jordan, you have the luxury of turning down such lucrative opportunities. In an appearance on WFAN’s Boomer and Gio radio program on Sunday, MJ’s agent David Falk shared how Michael Jordan once said no […]

Watching Michael Jordan in his full glory in “The Last Dance” documentary series has stirred up some treasured memories for Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley. Appearing on the newest episode of the “Drive & Dish” podcast along with Jazz teammate Georges Niang, Conley recalled the first time he met His Airness. Per the 32-year-old facilitator, […]

Zion Williamson’s mother, Sharonda Sampson, certainly knows best — as she instructed the New Orleans Pelicans rookie to study the All-Time greats to reach his full potential. At the top of that list, of course, is the NBA’s GOAT Michael Jordan. Per ESPN, the matriarch of the Williamson household asked Zion to closely monitor tapes […]

It’s official. Lottery prospect LaMelo Ball has officially listed his name for the 2020 NBA Draft. The youngest of the famed Ball brood, who is expected to be a Top 3 pick come June, was part of the early-entry candidates distributed to teams on Tuesday, per NBA insider Shams Charania. Sources: Potential top pick LaMelo […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry is the epitome of an NBA power couple. They are both successful in their respective fields and have a beautiful family with three adorable children. However, things could have been a lot different if the Warriors guard’s loving wife took the advice of her […]

The mid-range shot is frowned upon by analytics experts these days, who instead preach the value of pace and space in the modern NBA. However, after seeing how Michael Jordan’s perimeter-oriented game led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles in the 90s, free agent Jamal Crawford is questioning if these experts do know what […]

The NBA’s GOAT and Bulls legend Michael Jordan is so phenomenal during his playing days that fans can’t help but marvel at his every move. Even media men, who are supposed to keep it neutral during games, are not spared from being in awe of Jordan. ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon shared an interesting story on […]

Pundits have questioned whether or not the Brooklyn Nets superstar pairing of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving can co-exist, even before they could spend a second together on the hardwood. But as far as free agent Jamal Crawford is concerned, he believes the two could lead the Nets to its first title since moving to […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is grateful for ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary since it gave him a chance to witness the excellence of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 90s. The 19-year-old, who was born in 2000, was simply in awe of Jordan’s transcendent talent on the hardwood. “When I started […]

Much like the rest of the basketball world, Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington is enjoying ESPN’s 10-part docu-series “The Last Dance”. In a Q&A session on Monday with NBA TV, the 29-year-old winger revealed that he idolized Scottie Pippen growing up and even patterned his game to the Chicago Bulls legend. “My favorite player growing […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall sets the record straight that he has no problems with his fellow All-Star and backcourt mate Bradley Beal. The 29-year-old playmaker, who has yet to suit up in the 2019-20 season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, denied allegations of bad blood between him and Beal in an appearance […]

The latest episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary painted a clear picture of the legend that is Dennis Rodman. We’ve had a lot of memorable characters in the NBA over the years, but no one has ever come close to the notoriety that “The Worm” achieved throughout his 14-year career. Rodman was simply an […]

The NBA world was once again abuzz on Sunday as Episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN’s highly anticipated 10-part docu-series “The Last Dance” officially aired. With plenty of time on their hands due to the suspension of the season, NBA players were once again glued to their TV screens to watch the phenomenon that was […]

ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary has made it clear that Michael Jordan is not very fond of his former Chicago Bulls teammate Bill Cartwright. In a rather hilarious moment from the latest episode of the 10-part docu-series aired on April 26, Jordan shared the main reason why he didn’t embrace head coach Phil Jackson’s famed […]

With the spotlight placed on Dennis Rodman in Episode 3 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary, the enigmatic star opened up about his relationship with then-Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson. As great as Rodman’s reputation for being a hard-nosed rebounder and defender, the five-time champion was also notorious for his bizarre off-court antics. Fortunately […]

NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton didn’t mince words when he described Dennis Rodman’s undeniable impact on the Chicago Bulls’ second three-peat run from 1996-98. Payton dropped arguably the most memorable quote of Episode 3 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary which aired on Sunday. The nine-time NBA All-Star had this to say regarding what […]

Retired NBA player Ron Harper was on the opposing end of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls when the now-iconic moment known as “The Shot” occurred. Harper’s Cleveland Cavaliers figured in a tight contest against the Bulls in the decider of their best-of-five Eastern Conference First Round match-up in 1989. With the Bulls down with […]

NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman will always be remembered for his stints with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls — where he won his five NBA titles. All in all, “The Worm” played for three other NBA franchises which include a rather forgettable one-year stint with the Dallas Mavericks in the 1999-2000 season. In […]

Retired NBA superstar and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has inadvertently turned himself into an internet meme, following his stint as a judge in the 2020 NBA SlamDunk Contest at the United Center last February. Wade’s unintended infamy came to life when he gave SlamDunk participant Aaron Gordon a score of 9 following an extremely […]

The entire NBA landscape changed back in the summer of 2003 when perennial All-Stars Gary Payton and Karl Malone teamed up and joined the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Although the unexpected move did leave a lot of jaws on the floor, Payton recently revealed that it was planned all along. While serving as […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green saw his role change significantly in the 2019-20 NBA regular season. With fellow All-Stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson out to injuries, the 6-foot-6 slotman had to become an elder statesman to the team’s current crop of young and unproven talent. The three-time NBA champ recently opened up accepting […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss had the pleasure of having a close relationship with two legendary figures in franchise history: coach Phil Jackson and the late icon Kobe Bryant. In an Instagram post on Friday (April 24), Buss revealed a touching story of how Jackson and Bryant’s coach-player relationship continued to blossom even after […]

There’s no doubt that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James makes his teammates better on the floor. It’s quite rare to have a pass-first superstar these days, especially coming from someone as gifted as LeBron offensively. Several role players have found success under James’ watch, like his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates J.R. Smith and Tristan […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has had numerous run-ins with head coach Steve Kerr over the years. Their complicated relationship reached a boiling point back on February 27, 2016,  when the pair nearly got into a physical altercation at halftime versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Green recently opened up about receiving a four-page letter […]

Apart from being the second most winningest team in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers are known as perhaps the most dignified franchise in all of sports. Playing under the bright lights of Hollywood, after all, puts every Purple and Gold player under a constant microscope. Thus, everyone tries to carry themselves in a distinguished […]

With nothing going on in the NBA at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Athletic’s renowned NBA insider Shams Charania opted to somehow cover the 2020 NFL Draft in the meantime. The surprising crossover happened on Thursday when Charania bared that the Miami Dolphins will be taking Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa with their No. […]

The Miami Heat has been a prime free-agent destination throughout the years. The allure of South Beach is quite hard to resist, while the franchise’s winning culture also plays a big part. The biggest Heat news came in the summer of 2010 when Pat Riley managed to land megastars LeBron James and Chris Bosh to team […]

Retired NBA guard Jason Terry will have his first crack as an assistant coach, as he has been named as a possible candidate to join his alma matter Arizona Wildcats. Per Jeff Goodman of The Stadium, the 42-year-old NBA champion with the Dallas Mavericks emerged as the leading candidate to join head coach Sean Miller’s […]

New York Knicks general manager Leon Rose already has his eyes on a possible deputy, as he will reportedly sign former Cleveland Cavaliers executive Brock Aller to an important role within the organization. Per SNY.com, Rose is looking to tap Aller as his right-hand man in a bid to rescue the Knicks from years of […]

While most  fans and players can’t wait for the 2019-20 NBA regular season to resume, retired superstar Tracy McGrady thinks the entire campaign should be canceled amidst the world’s ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. The 16-year vet-turned ESPN analyst revealed his unpopular take on Monday’s episode of The Jump. “As a former player, I […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is not letting bygones be bygones in terms of his beef with former teammate and now Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. The three-time All-Star put KD on notice on Monday in an interview with UNINTERRUPTED. Dray let out a NSFW tirade regarding Durant’s final season with the Dubs in […]

The world is still buzzing over the first two episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary aired on Sunday, which chronicled Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls’ second conquest for a three-peat in the 1997-98 season. Apart from delving into the interesting dynamic between the team and its GM at the time Jerry […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley Jr. was not thinking about himself when news broke out that his teammates Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell tested positive for the coronavirus last month. Instead, the 32-year-old floor general feared for the health of his two children and his wife, Mary Peluso, who is currently pregnant with their child. […]

When you think about the Toronto Raptors, the first player that probably comes to mind is the franchise’s most iconic star of all time in Vince Carter. As far as point guards go, the team’s current playmaker Kyle Lowry is already deemed as the best ever to don a Raptors jersey. The Raptors have been […]

The Boston Celtics were arguably Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat’s biggest rivals in the East during the so-called “Big Three” era from 2011 to 2014. D-Wade acknowledged that on Friday when asked by a fan during his AMA session with Bleacher Report. The three-time NBA champion bared that it was the Celtics that challenged […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes that retired player Dirk Nowitzki and Mavs superstar Luka Doncic could have been the next great Jordan-Pippen combo had they been teammates in their primes. Per Gerard Borguet of FanSided, the outspoken owner made his case that the European stars would have been as great as the legendary duo […]