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It’s no secret that players from this generation would have loved to share the court with the GOAT Michael Jordan, and retired NBA superstar Dwyane Wade is no different. In an AMA session with Bleacher Report on Friday, Wade admitted that “His Airness” is the player he wishes he could have been teammates with. "Michael […]

Despite often matching up against one another during their playing days, the late NBA icon Kobe Bryant and retired superstar Dwyane Wade shared a wonderful friendship off the court. The two legendary shooting guards were pure business whenever their respective NBA teams took on each other. But once the horn sounded, Bryant and Wade shared […]

The NBA will have a new live streaming partner in Microsoft for the upcoming 2020-21 regular season. Per a report from Variety.com, the league has teamed up with the tech giant to incorporate machine learning and AI to tailor the experience of streaming live NBA games. Microsoft will now be the “Official Artificial Intelligence Partner” […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had the pleasure of hosting several amazing talents since their inception in 1968. The first player that comes to mind is the legendary center Lew Cindor (now Kareem Abdul Jabbar), followed by the all-around game of triple-double machine Oscar Robertson at the point guard position. Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, meanwhile, […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid is the latest professional athlete to join the growing “All In Challenge” on Thursday. The cause aims to give away prizes in an effort to raise money to help feed people around the world. The seven-foot Cameroonian center pledged to provide one lucky Sixers follower and a person of their […]

United States President Donald Trump said the NBA will be part of the 120-company list that he would talk to and engage with in terms of the possibility of reopening the economy. “We have to get our sports back,” Trump declared in a speech at the White House on Tuesday.  #NEW: Donald Trump says Jerry Jones […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA, evidenced by their impressive stable of iconic teams throughout the years. What made these Rockets squads truly great was the level of competition they had to face in their never-ending quest for greatness. Playing in the ultra-competitive Western Conference, the Rockets have […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum does not mind using the nickname “The Problem,” which was inadvertently given to him by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Fans or in-game announcers are usually the ones who christen players with monickers, but it was “The King” who described Tatum as “a problem” for the rest of the […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey recently shared his take on the possibility of resuming the 2019-20 NBA regular season. Scheduled games have been put on hold since March 12 after several players tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. Following reports that the league will explore a 25-day “return to basketball” plan upon getting the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James grooved for a good cause on Sunday, joining rapper Diddy’s Instagram Live Dance-a-Thon to raise money for the brave health care workers of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A full-bearded James, with a wine glass in hand, jived for Diddy’s followers in support of the generous gesture. The Lakers forward […]

Even upon retirement, NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal continues to be ridiculed for his absurdly poor free-throw shooting. One of his sons, Shareef O’Neal, also got into the act and burned his old man with a hilarious quip on his TikTok account. Shareef shared a short clip of Shaq comfortably napping on a boat. […]

Given his proficiency for hitting difficult shots, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was a clear cut favorite to win the NBA HORSE Challenge which began on Sunday. However, the 21-year-old point guard bowed out of the competition early as retired vet Chauncey Billups gave him a slice of some humble pie. The Detroit Pistons great, […]

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks climbed to the top of the basketball world back in 2011 by winning their first and only NBA title in Mavs history. Some pundits, however, believe they could have had more titles under their belt had they not let go of two very important free agents in Steve Nash […]

For basketball fans not blessed with athletic gifts, owning an NBA franchise might just be the ultimate dream job. After all, you’ll be the one calling the shots while every major decision involving the franchise all goes through you. You get all the perks as an executive, minus the headache that comes with a GM […]

It’s been nine years since retired NBA player Jason Terry won a title with the Dallas Mavericks, but he recently admitted that he still feels that championship high. In an interview with Dallas News, the now 42-year-old former Mavs veteran revealed that he constantly reviews their 2011 NBA Finals series against LeBron James and the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo belongs to an impressive family of professional athletes. The reigning league MVP, however, revealed that he wishes to have grown up in a different household. The Greek Freak answered a Twitter poll by ESPN on Friday and claimed that he wishes to have grown up with the Watt brothers instead. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie got riled up after Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry boldly proclaimed that he can drop 60 points against every guard in the league. The two-time NBA MVP was speaking in an Instagram live clip with his former teammate and now Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee on Friday. The […]

Without live basketball on air for quite some time now, the inaugural 2K Players Tournament has somehow given fans its daily dose of NBA action. After garnering positive reviews so far, organizers of the virtual tourney said they are looking to conduct more of these types of competitions moving forward. Per the LA Times, NBA’s […]

Joining the plea of millions of basketball fans across the world, NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson remains optimistic that the NBA will still crown a champion this season. The 2019-20 campaign has been put on hold following the growing pandemic brought upon by the coronavirus crisis. The 60- year-old Los Angeles Lakers legend shared […]

Retired NBA player-turned-analyst Dwyane Wade has always had a sweet tooth even during his playing days. With plenty of idle time on his hands due to the quarantine period, the 38-year-old Miami Heat icon shared the recipe to his all-time favorite snack. That would be none other than the fried red velvet double-stuffed Oreo. “If […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was pretty hyped up while using LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The young star used James and the Lakers in his match versus Phoenix Suns center DeAndre Ayton in the quarterfinals round of the NBA 2K Players Tournament on Thursday. Young let out a huge scream after completing […]

Despite changing zip codes in 2008, the Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder franchise remains one of the most esteemed professional basketball programs in the world. The Sonics have been home to plenty of amazing talent over the years, from the likes of Lenny Wilkens in the ‘70s and Gus Williams in the ’80s. Then, there was […]

Much like the rest of the league, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward was taken aback by the sudden turn of events leading to the suspension of the 2019-20 NBA regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hayward and the rest of the Celtics were in Milwaukee at the time preparing to face the Bucks, when […]

Add NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas to those who believe that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James deserves to be named the MVP of the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign. In an appearance on the latest episode of the Scoop B Radio Podcast, the former Detroit Pistons great shared his two cents on the ongoing […]

Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore brightened a young fan’s day during these trying times. Even with the NBA on a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 27-year-old Kansas product made sure to give back to his fans through a simple gesture of a surprise video call. A teary-eyed kid couldn’t hide his excitement when […]

Despite earlier reports that the NBA is “angling” to cancel the entire 2019-20 campaign entirely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, league officials are reportedly still going the extra mile to make sure the action pushes through. NBA and NBPA representatives are now lobbying for the viability of multiple blood-testing devices for the coronavirus. This is […]

Despite just officially joining the league in 1980, the Dallas Mavericks have already left a huge imprint in the entire NBA. The current crop is indeed a promising one, as the European combination of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis appears destined to bring the Mavs back to contention for years to come. Despite being in […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has his sights set on becoming the WWE Universal Champion of the world one day. Shortly after retired New Englands Patriot tight end Rob Gronkowski captured the WWE 24/7 title at WrestleMania 36, Kanter congratulated his fellow Massachusetts-based athlete. Boston always be winning pic.twitter.com/bXZbieHPah — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) April 6, […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has full belief in the front office capabilities of his former player-turned-Mavs executive Michael Finley. Following news that the Chicago Bulls front office is looking for candidates to replace vice president John Paxton and general manager Gar Forman, Cuban proudly tossed Finley’s cap in the ring. “Michael Finley would be […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has proven to be a clutch performer on the court this season. However, that clutch gene did not seem to translate into the NBA 2K realm. His virtual alter ego failed to give Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell the W in his NBA 2K Player’s Only Tournament match against Rui […]

The NBA hiatus isn’t stopping Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley from taking a swipe at LeBron James and the rest of their archnemesis Los Angeles Lakers. The 31-year-old Clippers defensive ace had some fun at The King’s expense during his NBA 2K20 match-up against Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside on Friday. Up by double-digits […]

Looks like Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is as tenacious on the sticks as he is on the basketball court. Known for his ruthless trash talk, the 31-year-old defensive irritant gave Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside a mouthful during their match in the NBA 2K Players Only Tournament on Friday. Bev cruised to a […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton may have gotten the better of Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine in their players-only NBA 2K league match-up, but he acknowledged that the latter’s 2K character is way more “overpowered” than his. The 13th-seed Ayton used the Houston Rockets and edged the 10th seed LaVine’s Miami Heat in their first-round […]

Apart from his skills on the court, Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell is not lacking confidence in terms of his virtual prowess in NBA 2K20. The one-time All-Star, who is among the 16 athletes participating in the players-only 2K tournament, claimed that not a lot of people know how good he is with the sticks. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been dabbling in the art of vlogging as of late, as the NBA 2019-20 season remains suspended due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Turns out, Curry’s on-cam skills (or lack thereof) was first exposed by comedian and big NBA fan Kevin Hart. In a tweet on Thursday, the […]

Michael Jordan might laugh, but NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is not a fan of SportsCenter’s bracket of the greatest college basketball players of all time. After garnering fan votes on social media, former University of North Carolina player Michael Jordan was hailed as the best collegian in all of basketball, besting Indiana State’s Larry Bird. […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has been brilliant for his team in the 2019-20 NBA campaign prior to the suspension of the season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But despite individual greatness, the Bulls struggled to gain a semblance of consistency and were outside the playoff picture with a mediocre 22-43 record (11th in […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis is a big fan of combat sports and he has been using the quarantine period to catch up on boxing and mixed martial arts. Unable to return to his hometown of Latvia during the NBA suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Mavs’ 7-foot-3 big man bared that he’s been […]

Major sporting leagues all over have certainly been dealt with a significant financial blow following the cancellation of sporting events due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Perhaps none more so than the NBA, who opened the floodgates when they suspended the 2019-20 regular season earlier this month following the positive diagnosis of Utah Jazz […]