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The game of basketball has always been a big boys’ game. Taller players usually thrived more compared to the shorter ones. However, over the course of its history, some players have managed to establish lengthy and successful careers despite being devoid of the height. Players such as Muggsy Bogues, Spud Webb, Nate Robinson, and even […]

Former NBA player Theo Ratliff recently appeared on the HoopsHype Podcast and spoke about his time playing with Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson. The shot blocking specialist, who became teammates with Iverson on the Sixers for nearly four seasons, admitted he still couldn’t believe how the former league MVP’s competitive fire pushed him to play […]

NBA players are still looking for creative ways to address their boredom amidst the league-wide suspension brought about by the coronavirus outbreak. With nothing else to do, Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter decided to have himself a little treadmill challenge. Watch the hilarious video below, via Kanter’s Twitter account: 🤣 #QuarantineLife 😋 pic.twitter.com/XhILWe6aaZ — Enes […]

Many view the Golden State Warriors dynasty as two different eras — the “Strength in Numbers” Warriors from 2014 to 2016 and the super-dominant squad from 2016 to 2019 brought about by their acquisition of Kevin Durant in the 2016 offseason. In an interview with Wes Goldberg of The Mercury News, head coach Steve Kerr […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns posted a very emotional video on Instagram, revealing that his mother has been battling COVID-19. Towns shared that his mother has been infected with the virus and is in a medically-induced coma. Many have since reached out to the 2-time All-Star. Of course, the Timberwolves offered their support for the […]

The “Get Loose” challenge has gained a lot of popularity ever since home quarantine and social distancing became the norm all over the world due to the coronavirus outbreak. One of the latest to submit their dance entry is Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, along with his fiancee Kamiah Adams. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-GTNONHr-K/   The challenge, which […]

Tyler Erzberger of ESPN interviewed Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward on his Twitch stream and asked him who was more toxic, NBA players or League of Legend (LoL) players. Without hesitation, Hayward answered LoL players. “Dude, definitely League players. 100,000% League players, man. League of Legends players are so toxic, I can’t imagine being on […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has amassed 4,621 assists throughout his Hall of Fame career. But none of them are bigger than his most recent commitment to help out those in need during this coronavirus pandemic. Ever since the coronavirus outbreak forced the NBA to suspend the 2019-20 season, NBA players have been doing […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. With 17 championships under its belt, the most in league history, the collection of Celtics news throughout the years boasts a rich history of superstars in their all-time depth chart that carried them through every decade of its existence. Celtics centers are […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray found his name trending on social media on early Sunday morning. However, it wasn’t for the most desirable of reasons. Nonetheless, whatever hot water situation the 6-foot-4 guard finds himself in right now amidst the sudden suspension of the 2019-20 season due to COVID-19, he is still Denver’s most critical […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray found himself in some hot water after a NSFW video appeared on his Instagram story. Following the initial posting, Murray’s IG account then posted a series of weird stories. The 6-foot-3 guard then deactivated his Instagram. Murray later took to Twitter to respond to the dicey situation and claimed that […]

David Griffin knows that prior to the suspension of the NBA suspension due to the coronavirus outbreak, the New Orleans Pelicans were making last-ditch push for the playoffs. Despite starting the season slowly, the Pels have since recovered and found themselves in the mix for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. Much […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James already had major hype surrounding him when he was just in high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary. In fact, in his junior year, he was dubbed as “The Chosen One.” However, not only was James the most highly anticipated high school hoops prospect of all time, he was also […]

Patrick Ewing has been serving as head coach of his alma mater, the Georgetown Hoyas, over the last three seasons. However, former NBA coach Rick Pitino thinks the New York Knicks legend should have been a head coach in the league by now. Pitino, who coached the Knicks and Boston Celtics, sat down with Steve […]

Right before the NBA abruptly suspended the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus outbreak, the defending champion Toronto Raptors were having a splendid season as the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference. They have remained an elite team despite the departure of 2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, who bolted the country to go play […]

Over the past few days, the NBA has been showing some Hardwood classics to cover up for the abrupt suspension of the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus outbreak. On Friday, the NBA featured Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s history-making 3-point shooting night against the New Orleans Pelicans in November 2016. Former Warriors forward […]

It has been over a week since NBA suspended the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus crisis. NBA players are doing their best to cope with the sudden stoppage of basketball. Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, however, isn’t letting the suspension stop him from putting in some work. Like most NBA stars, LaVine has a […]

We’ve all heard the saying: Defense wins championships. Basketball is a sport where fans often gravitate to spectacular offensive highlights. Defense is often neglected and isn’t featured as much in your 10-minute full-game highlights on Youtube. However, defense is arguably the most important part of the game (specifically in the NBA Playoffs) as many coaches […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki got into a bit of a road mishap a couple of days ago and called on a former Mavs teammate in Deron Williams to help get his minivan out of the mud. Williams, who currently resides in Dallas, called out Nowitzki on Instagram for disrupting their self-quarantine. The former league […]

The Golden State Warriors were having a miserable 2019-20 campaign prior to the untimely suspension of the season. After imposing their dominance on the NBA for the last half-decade, Golden State found itself in unfamiliar territory at the bottom of the league standings. In fact, right before the league-hiatus, the Warriors became the only team […]

Joakim Noah moved across the country from New York City when the Los Angeles Clippers signed him on a 10-day deal right before the suspension of the season. Noah’s neighbors may have breathed a sigh of relief when they found out he left NYC for L.A. According to Oli Coleman of Page Six, Noah’s fellow […]

The Houston Rockets have worked their way up to become one of the best teams in the NBA over the last decade. Certainly, there are a lot of factors that go with winning a title. One of which is having the right ownership. For the Rockets, they are working with a relatively new owner in […]

NBA players are doing all sorts of crazy stuff to cope up with the boredom after the league suspended its season due to the coronavirus outbreak. As for Tacko Fall, the Boston Celtics big man requested everyone not to mind him as he showcases his epic dance moves on TikTok. And man, were his ever […]

Las Vegas oddsmakers peg Tyronn Lue as the favorite to become the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, according to Greg Logan of Newsday. Lue currently serves as an assistant coach for Doc Rivers with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nets shockingly fired former head coach Kenny Atkinson last week. For now, Jacque Vaughn […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard gave a message to NBA fans in light of the coronavirus outbreak that has affected not just the league, but the lives people across the globe. The five-time All-Star made sure to remind everybody to practice proper hygiene and avoid large crowds to prevent the further spread of the […]

The NBA is in the midst of an untimely suspension due to the coronavirus outbreak. This leaves its players with a lot of free time on their hands. Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard seems like he isn’t having a tough time coping with the sudden stoppage of basketball. Watch the 7-footer going nuts on […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that in difficult times like today, he turns to sports as a way to escape. However, amid the coronavirus crisis that the world is facing, sports is caught in the middle of it all. In an interview with Anthony Slate of The Athletic, Kerr was asked about […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins posted a heartwarming message for teammate Vince Carter on Instagram amid the uncertainty of the remainder of the NBA season. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9t_I_BgDXn/ You’re not alone, John Collins. In his post, Collins wished the season will eventually continue and that Carter can finish out his record-setting 22nd campaign on his own terms. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder youngsters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Darius Bazley are fighting boredom brought about by the NBA season suspension by doing some TikTok. Funny enough, 34-year old All-Star guard Chris Paul decided to join in on the fun with a cameo appearance. Darius Bazley, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander e… Chris Paul! QUE TRIO, MEUS AMIGOS!!!!! ⚡️💙https://t.co/IrKbuJNpCf — […]

The NBA season is on hold indefinitely, so that leaves the players with a ton of free time on their hands. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be coping well with the sudden break in action, as he apparently found a new hobby. Via Bleacher Report: Day 3 with no NBA and Giannis is […]

UFC fighter Conor McGregor cleared the air in a follow-up Instagram post that his aunt did not pass away due to the coronavirus. “I am grateful for the kind wishes and sympathy for my Auntie’s passing. I want to clear up that it has been confirmed she was not a victim of coronavirus,” McGregor wrote. […]

Just last week, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was in a building surrounded by thousands of people. That was despite the threat of the coronavirus looming around. Now that the NBA season is suspended due to a player contracting the virus, Kerr seems to be regretting his earlier ignorance on the issue. “I […]

With the suspension of the NBA season, maybe now would be a good time to reflect on some notions or perceptions we no longer spend time to really think about because of how often – or we think how often – it happens. Now that we’re on this boat, perhaps a good question to ponder […]

The world of sports has undoubtedly taken a massive hit because of the coronavirus outbreak that has spread all over the globe. Andy Doch, who served as an executive for the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, Oakland A’s and the San Francisco 49ers, admitted that sports has always weathered previous global events that had major […]

Conor McGregor felt the realness of the coronavirus outbreak. The former UFC champion recently revealed in a lengthy, heartfelt Instagram post that his aunt had passed away after getting infected with the virus. “I get a phone call telling me that my lovely little auntie Anne had passed away,” McGregor wrote via the South Morning […]

Lavar Ball recently spoke about the opportunity his son LiAngelo Ball received to play in the NBA G-League with the Oklahoma City Blue. In an interview with Forbes, the outspoken Ball patriarch downplayed the signing, saying that Gelo would have been a lottery pick had his infamous incident in China not happened. “It wasn’t a […]

Previous reports claimed that Kevin Durant will not be with the Brooklyn Nets when they visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Thursday. However, it appears like the two-time Finals MVP will be in town for the game, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Warriors were previously told he wouldn't be there. Plans […]

After housing Dirk Nowitzki for two decades, the Dallas Mavericks found another European gem in Luka Doncic to carry the franchise for the next 20 years (hopefully). The Mavs had a chance to select another great European star five years ago but ultimately went in another direction. Tim Cato and Sam Amick of The Athletic […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie had a front row view as he tried to bother Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis’ potential game-winning 3-point attempt on Tuesday night. Fortunately for Dinwiddie and the Nets, AD came up short on his triple try and Brooklyn pulled off the stunner and escaped Staples Center with a 104-102 […]