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Brooklyn Nets superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are both expected to make full recoveries from their respective injuries and be ready to go next season. The Nets are reportedly already preparing for this welcome development by looking to trade for a third star to create their own Big 3, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. […]

Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins will reportedly be one of the 16 players to participate in the upcoming players-only 10-day NBA 2K tournament set to commence on April 3. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports clarified that not all 30 teams will be represented as initially reported. Sources: Clarity, it will be a 16-player NBA 2K […]

Retired NBA player Jason Terry offered a logical approach for the NBA once it’s safe to resume games amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Given the now compromised schedule, some pundits suggest that the NBA should cut straight to the playoffs considering almost all teams have already played around 80 percent of its regular season games. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wasn’t much of a shooter when he first came into the NBA in 2003. No doubt the 6-foot-8 forward was a freak of nature and possessed all the tools to become a superstar for years to come. As perfect as James’ game is, there’s always been a slight chink […]

If you’re one of those people who continue to defy the community quarantine protocols amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, you better pray that former NBA forward Metta World Peace won’t catch you loitering outside. The retired NBA player tweeted a stern warning on Sunday, claiming he will be enforcing his infamous “defensive tactics” to thick-headed […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart confirmed on Sunday that he has fully recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19). Celtics’ Marcus Smart says he has been cleared from coronavirus as of Friday. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 30, 2020 The 26-year-old defensive linchpin shared the positive development on his Twitter account and thanked everyone who supported and prayed […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have developed a heated rivalry with defending champions Toronto Raptors in recent years. Apart from having to deal with the likes of Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam, the reigning NBA MVP revealed that he also finds Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia extremely annoying when he visits the Scotiabank Bank Arena. […]

Even at 40 years old, NBA free agent Jamal Crawford still has a lot to offer for the 30 NBA teams. The three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner recently revealed he is still keeping himself in tiptop shape during NBA suspension, just in case interested teams begin calling. “I’ve been training as if […]

Like every young NBA player when they first came into the league, Los Angeles Lakers reserve Alex Caruso also had his own “Welcome to the NBA” moment. Caruso certainly learned that he was indeed the big leagues after trying to defend one of the best players on the planet in Kevin Durant. Speaking with Evan […]

No one would have faulted Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart if he kept his coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis away from the public eye. Instead,  the 26-year-old defensive specialist boldly announced that he tested positive to raise public awareness about the highly-contagious respiratory illness. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens commended Smart for his brave act on Friday, […]

Ever since Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum first burst onto the NBA scene in 2017, there has been a running a gag online that he is still just 19 years old. The hilarious quip started back in his rookie season when rabid Celtics fans pointed out his age almost every time he made an amazing […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony still believes he could have had at least one NBA title by now. Speaking to his good friend Dwyane Wade in a live Instagram video on Friday, Melo shared his belief that his 2009 Denver Nuggets team could have (and should have) beaten the Los Angeles Lakers in the […]

The infamous “Banana Boat Crew” of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul do have plenty of interesting stories to tell both on and off the court. With the entire NBA on pause right now due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Wade and Anthony entertained their millions of fans through a live Instagram […]

There were only two people picked first before Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony during the legendary 2003 NBA Draft Class. The top pick, of course, is the league’s premier superstar LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, while the man who went second went on to become one of the biggest busts in NBA history. […]

Aside from being the best basketball player on the planet, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is also beloved worldwide for his philanthropy off the court. The NBA’s premier superstar has been blessed to amass enormous wealth throughout his 17-year pro career. Per Forbes, James is set to make $92.4 million this season alone from […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball is switching representation once more, parting ways with the Creative Arts Agency on Thursday after less than a year. The 22-year-old playmaker is expected to sign with Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports Group, per Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated. The first-year Pelican joined CAA in April last year and […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks were in the middle of their matchup against the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena last March 11 when the NBA shockingly announced that they will be suspending the season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Young’s father, Rayford, recalled that he was watching the game courtside when […]

Retired NBA player Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union had some fun at the expense of Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem’s surprising thorough hair routine. The pair entertained questions from their followers during an Instagram live video on Thursday. That’s when D-Wade put his conversation with his former teammate on speakerphone. The 39-year-old vet […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has not been shy at all when it comes to divulging his fans about his “freaky” side. While stuck at home during the quarantine period, the reigning NBA MVP started a live Q&A session with his millions of Instagram followers. Antetokounmpo, who goes by the moniker “The Greek Freak”, was […]

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic was bestowed with quite an honor by his old league, as the Mavs point forward was named to the Euroleague 2010-2020 All-Decade Team on Tuesday. No player accomplished as much in such a short time and at such a young age as the latest player to be revealed as a member […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will soon have their own arena following Steve Ballmer’s $400 million acquisition of the Forum in Inglewood, California from the Madison Square Garden Company on Tuesday. The MSG Company, an American sports and entertainment holding company, is founded by New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Per Marc Stein, the MSG Company […]

The Los Angeles Lakers became the prime targets of the 29 other teams the second Anthony Davis packed his bags and moved to Hollywood to join LeBron James. After all, it was the beginning of yet another LeBron-led superteam, which immediately elevated the Lakers back from mediocrity to title contention. Prior to the league-wide suspension […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant was supposed to headline the 2020 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class — arguably the most star-studded group in recent memory. Names like Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Tamika Catchings and Rudy Tomjanovich, among others, will all be honored on the same night. But make no mistake about it, all […]

The Brooklyn Nets may also embrace the idea of playing “small ball” next season once superstar Kevin Durant gets cleared to return to the hardwood. The one-time league MVP, who usually plays both forward positions, will likely spend some time at center upon his return, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Prior to […]

Judging by his first 56 games as a pro, it’s still quite hard to gauge whether or not New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett will indeed become a star in the NBA. The third overall pick of the 2019 draft, after all, has looked like the best player for the disenchanted Knicks squad for most […]

Like the rest of his fellow NBA players, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is finding solace in watching old games and highlight clips to pass the time during the league hiatus. NBA on ESPN shared a clip of a pretty hyped-up KAT, as he was watching a replay of his alma matter Kentucky Wildcats taking […]

With majority of the population staying indoors nowadays due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, social media “challenges” have been sprouting left and right. Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook decided to jump into the bandwagon, as he displayed his physical gifts by doing the “Push-Up” Challenge” and sharing it on Instagram. As the name implies, Westbrook […]

Despite the alarming threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has yet to make a decision regarding the 2020 Summer Olympics slated from July 24 to August 9, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. Regardless of the IOC’s decision whether to postpone or cancel the games altogether, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian […]

NBA free agent Isaiah Thomas already knows the path he’ll take once he decides to hang up his sneakers for good. Players are spending a ton on social media these days due to the league’s suspension, and Thomas used the lull to entertain some questions from his Twitter followers. Commentating, coaching, front office https://t.co/8I7Elj6HVP — […]

Taking a cue from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Mavs players reportedly pledged to provide meals every day for coronavirus frontliners posted in the Dallas area. Per Dallas Morning News reporter Brad Townsend, the team has agreed to take turns each day in providing meals for these modern-day heroes, as they continue to risk their […]

Former Miami Heat teammates Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were arguably one of the most prolific duos the NBA has ever seen, thanks to their unworldly athleticism and excellent court vision. A few days after James reminisced about their time together by watching their old alley-oop highlights, Wade revealed the source of inspiration for their […]

Without basketball for over a week now, Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris resorted to breaking down his team’s last 112-104 overtime win over Spencer Dinwiddie and the Brooklyn Nets before the suspension of the season. Having been active on social media as well as of late, Dinwiddie responded with a playful banter of his own […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine continues to look out for his community throughout the trying times brought upon by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The 25-year-old guard, who traces his roots to Renton, Washington, has pledged to provide 12,500 meals for Seattle families who are stuck at home due to the virus. I want to do […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has long been a staunch critic of incumbent United States of America President Donald Trump’s governance. The 54-year-old basketball tactician once again took a shot at the POTUS on Twitter, particularly by re-tweeting a quote from an article written by Adam Serwer of the Athletic. “Recognizing that the […]

Atlanta Hawks young star Trae Young is taking the masked-look to a whole new level. The 21-year-old Hawks point guard made sure to keep his style in check amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as he shared a shirtless photo of himself while wearing a face mask and a colorful hat on Friday. He dubbed the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is choosing to look at the bright side of things as NBA players continue to be confined at their own homes due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The King entertained a few questions from his fans in a live video on Instagram and said there is one good […]

Vanessa Bryant is still picking up the pieces almost two months removed from the unexpected passing of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna. That’s not even including the seven others who perished in a helicopter crash that rocked the world. The 37-year-old widow is reportedly requesting a judge to make an amendment to Bryant’s trust.  The […]

Following the blockbuster acquisitions of superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George over the summer, the Los Angeles Clippers have lived up to the hype and more in the 2019-20 NBA regular season. The once looked down upon Clippers now possess arguably their best squad in franchise history, amassing a 44-20 win-loss record (2nd in the […]

Former New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin accused United States President Donald Trump of “empowering racism” in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic terrorizing the entire world. Lin, who is currently signed with the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association after nine seasons in the NBA, took offense to Trump words after the […]