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Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr has been enjoying his offseason but after his recent comments regarding his top 5 players of all-time, he will surely have a lot of backlash from the Los Angeles Lakers fanbase. In a recent Instagram live video, the Nuggets forward was first asked who he will choose between Michael […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been relatively active in this year’s offseason as they traded away Ricky Rubio to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Taurean Prince. And recently, they also sent Juancho Hernangomez and Jarrett Culver to the Memphis Grizzlies for veteran Patrick Beverley. It is interesting to see that the TWolves traded away two […]

The Houston Rockets have a bright future ahead of them as they have Christian Wood, Kevin Porter Jr., and the newly drafted Jalen Green on their team. Wood has steadily been improving over the last three seasons. The Rockets forward plays with a chip on his shoulder after not hearing his name called upon in […]

Former Golden State Warriors guard Nate Robinson has been roasted by fans after he left Stephen Curry off of his all-time starting five. Robinson recently commented on an Instagram post that showed Curry as the point guard of the user’s All-time starting 5 that included LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant. The […]

During the course of the summer, rumors have been swirling around that Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Juventus as the Portuguese have yet to extend his contract that expires in 2022. On an Instagram post, Ronaldo broke his silence regarding the transfer rumors, and it seemed he was determined not to leave Juventus this summer amid […]

After 22 consecutive seasons of playoff basketball for the San Antonio Spurs, they now have missed the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. The Spurs entered the offseason with around $50 million in cap space and so far they have signed Doug McDermott, Zach Collins, Jock Landale, and their prodigal son […]

Detroit Pistons legend and former Indiana Pacers head coach Isiah Thomas recently relived and talked about the story behind the Malice at the Palace as the Pistons and Pacers’ infamous nasty brawl is once again a hot topic since a documentary called “Untold: Malice at the Palace” is currently being aired on Netflix The Malice […]

The Golden State Warriors will soon have the original big three of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson back. Thompson has not played since 2019 but he is expected to be back at some point this year. Having these players in their prime means to contend at the highest level as we have seen […]

Chicago Bulls forward-center Lauri Markkanen remains unsigned in the free-agent market. Markkanen wants to get away from Chicago to have a fresh start. He is a restricted free agent and the Bulls would be happy to grant his wish in a sign-and-trade deal. The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly interested in a sign-and-trade deal that would […]

The Denver Nuggets seem to have a steal on this year’s NBA Draft as Nah’shon “Bones” Hyland was snagged using their 26th overall pick. Before declaring for the draft, Hyland averaged 19.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.9 steals for the VCU Rams in college. People have been asking why Nah’shon put “Bones” on […]

Memphis Grizzlies won their NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls with budding star Ja Morant watching at the sidelines. Rookie Ziaire Williams led the Grizzlies with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists in a closely contested 96-91 victory against the Bulls. After the game, Morant stayed late and made the fans’ night […]

Winning an NBA championship will always cement your legacy as an NBA player, but winning it by beating the odds and grounding your way to victory will always have a special place in the fans’ hearts. Here are five NBA titles that proved to be the toughest ones stars have won since the year 2000. […]

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard made headlines after he torched a Pro-Am game in Portland with a 92-point masterpiece. Pritchard, who is an Oregon native, put on a scoring clinic as he was responsible for 55.6 percent of his team’s 165 points in a two-point victory against a fellow Pro-Am team. The Celtics’ guard proved […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were among the most active teams in this year’s offseason. They completely revamped their roster as they made a blockbuster trade by giving up Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for superstar Russell Westbrook. After the trade, the Lakers swoop in Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Wayne […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer recently suggested that the woman who is accusing him of sexual assault has edited photos of herself to make it look exaggerated and worse than they were. According to TMZ Sports, the woman hopes to strike a huge cash settlement as told by Bauer and his legal team. Trevor’s […]

The Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green could have easily won the NBA Summer League MVP after putting up one spectacular performance after another. Unfortunately, it will likely not happen as he recently tweaked his hamstring during the game against the Toronto Raptors. Green was asked by The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen regarding his feelings about his […]

The New Orleans Pelicans recently lost to the Miami Heat in the Kyle Lowry sweepstakes. To add insult to injury, they also lost Lonzo Ball in a sign-and-trade deal to the Chicago Bulls. The Pelicans obviously planned to pair Lowry with Zion Williamson, which is why they cleared as much cap space as possible by sending […]

Like many players in the league, Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman and head coach Steve Kerr are vastly invested in the social media world, particularly Twitter. The Warriors head coach, who has been on Twitter since 2009 and has more than 600,000 followers, has been inactive on the platform since April. Kerr said that […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins spent his summer trying to improve in any way possible. During the Eagles’ pre-season game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Watkins was too quick for the defenders as he burst into the end zone coming off a Joe Flacco pass. The Eagles’ young wide receiver scored an amazing 79-yard touchdown […]

On draft night, the Charlotte Hornets knew they had a steal when they landed James Bouknight with their 11th pick as he was a projected top-1o pick. Bouknight impressed on his NBA summer league debut with the Hornets, he dropped  19 points while shooting 50% from the field against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he […]

Stephen Curry is not going anywhere as he was inked to a four-year $215 million extension by the Golden State Warriors. The superstar made history as he will be the first player in league history to sign multiple contracts of $200 million or higher. The $54 million annual average value is also the highest in […]

The Golden State Warriors are in win-now mode as Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and  Klay Thompson, who’s nearing his return from his injury that resulted in a 2-year absence, are not getting any younger. The Warriors revamped their squad this offseason after missing last season’s Playoffs. They drafted Jonathan Kuminga and Arkansas star Moses Moody […]

San Antonio Spurs and Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich finally overcame his Olympic hump as the Americans won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors was quick to congratulate his former coach regarding his new accomplishment. But despite the positive comments, he seemed to take shots […]

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors are known to have a solid relationship on and off the court. The splash brothers often comment or react to each other’s social media content. Thompson has always been a legend on social media, posting his hobbies, the cute pictures of his dog, and many […]

The Golden State Warriors’ dynamic duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson has not played on the court together since Klay’s ACL and Achilles injuries. And after two years of being removed from the NBA, Thompson will finally suit up for the dubs next season. However, In an interview with Warriors president of basketball operations […]

After a one-year stint with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Kelly Oubre Jr. bolted and signed with the Charlotte Hornets on a two-year deal. Curry, who is one of the most decorated players in the history of the game and is a 12-year veteran, served as a role model and mentor for younger […]

After spending 10 years with the San Antonio Spurs, Patty Mills will finally move on to the next chapter of his career after he signed for the title-contending Brooklyn Nets. The Spurs will always be a classy organization and this was evident as they posted on social media an emotional message regarding Patty Mills’ departure. […]

When the Washington Wizards traded Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers, they got two experienced marksmen in return with Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Wizards are in dire need of shooters because they were one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the NBA last season. Washington also addressed this issue by drafting […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard and superstar Kyrie Irving is always outspoken may it be regarding the NBA, social justice, politics, religion, and other issues all around the globe. Aside from the Nike drama and his donation of a solar water center in Pakistan, Irving has been relatively quiet this offseason. The controversial Nets star recently […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards, people asked questions about how the mercurial point guard will fit alongside superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. For them to mesh and make it work, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has a massive challenge for the new big three in an interview […]

After years of rumors swirling around the possibility of a Los Angeles Lakers and Carmelo Anthony partnership, it finally happened as Melo signed a one-year contract with the Purple and Gold. Anthony has always been linked to the Lakers even before his buddy LeBron James joined the team in 2018. In 2014, as Anthony was […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Russell Westbrook has always been one of the best passers in the NBA, leading the league in assists thrice. But Westbrook has not only been good with assists on the hardwood, but he is also one of the best even off the court. WNBA superstar Elena Delle Donne recently talked about […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently inked superstar Luka Doncic to a five-year supermax rookie extension worth $207 million. The Mavs did what they were expected to do. NBA players travel a lot and usually are bored when they are up in the sky. They usually play card games to further bond with each other or just […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Carmelo Anthony is a future hall of famer, he is a 10-time All-Star, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and an NCAA champion with Syracuse. However, despite the accolades, the newly signed Lakers forward recently revealed  there is one thing that is keeping him up at night and that’s winning an NBA Championship. […]

On draft night, the Los Angeles Clippers literally purchased the 51st overall pick in Brandon Boston Jr. from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Clippers were high on Boston as he was a former 5-star recruit coming out of  high school at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles. Boston Jr. was then signed by the Clippers […]

Isaiah Thomas has always been inspired by the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Thomas wears Kobe’s signature shoes and his attitude of not giving up certainly embodies that of Kobe’s. In Jamal Crawford’s The Crawsover  Pro-Am league over the weekend, Thomas dropped an 81-point game as he looked unstoppable with shots falling after […]

Australian superstar Ben Simmons opted out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics because he said he wanted to focus on his individual skill development after the Philadelphia Sixers’ early playoff elimination. Boomers head coach Brian Goorjian expressed his support for the Sixers star’s decision to withdraw from the Olympic team as he said: I have spoken […]

The Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green has officially arrived in the NBA. Green introduced himself by scoring a terrific bucket which resulted into an and-1. Jalen Green +1 with his first bucket (via @HoustonRockets)https://t.co/EjerTkhMBk — Stadium (@Stadium) August 8, 2021 Jalen Green is the prized possession of the Rockets as he was selected second overall during […]

The Charlotte Hornets just want to make their budding star and franchise centerpiece LaMelo Ball happy. They even signed his brother LiAngelo Ball on their summer league roster to do just that. The Hornets did not make a qualifying offer for restricted free agent Malik Monk, hence making him an unrestricted one. Monk eventually signed […]