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The Phoenix Suns are looking to turn around their losing ways in the 2018-19 season. Behind rising star Devin Booker and No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, the future looks bright for the franchise. No one is more enthusiastic about the upcoming season than Booker, who is the de facto leader of this team despite barely being able […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas will not be attending the FIBA qualifiers this year. Instead, he will be returning to Toronto to get a head start in training camp, along with other Raptors. Lithuanian basketball journalist Donatas Urbonas broke the news via Twitter. Valanciunas is heading back to Toronto on Sep 15. Raptors asked him to […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari apparently has some die-hard fans with some musical talent. The Italian forward is praised endlessly in an almost four-minute long tribute titled “Danilo Gallinari Anthem,” created by a group called Italian Stallions. Here is the clip in all its glory: These three dudes are serious in their support of the […]

As we look back on the illustrious career of San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili, new factoids pop up that continue to show just how impressive Ginobili was over a long and successful basketball career. In fact, Ginobili was successful in all basketball tournaments in his life, as pointed out by HoopsHype. Only two players have won […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili is retiring, which gives everybody the opportunity to dig into his career and show just how amazing he was. Most casual viewers of the NBA know Ginobili has won four championships in his 16-year career, all with the Spurs. Also well known is Ginobili’s 2007-08 NBA Sixth Man of […]

The announcement of San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili’s retirement has sent shockwaves through the NBA world, leaving many surprised over the exit of one of the most iconic players of the last decade. In addition to the Spurs thanking Ginobili for his efforts, his agents have released a statement regarding the decision of their […]

It is a sad day in the NBA as San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili announced Monday that he will not be returning to the league for his 17th season. After the news broke that Ginobili will retire, the Spurs were quick to post a tribute video to one of their all-time best players. #GraciasManu […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has taken the league by storm. Once an overweight 10-year-old child who cried during basketball practice, he is now putting up double-doubles consistently and astounding with his passing ability and feel for the game. Jokic is an inspiration to everyone in Denver, but especially to the Serbian community that has […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman James Nunnally had nothing but positive things to say about his new coach in an interview with Kyle Ratke of NBA.com. Nunnally has played all over the world after stints in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers. From Greece to Puerto Rico to Israel to Italy, Nunnally is certainly […]

Former Duke forward and current Boston Celtic Jayson Tatum recently made an interesting pick for who he thought would be the best player of his draft class. Tatum had a tough choice to pick from in a class that included a handful of very talented point guards. Lonzo Ball, Markelle Fultz, De’Aaron Fox, Dennis Smith […]

Detroit Piston’s forward Henry Ellenson has been selected to play for the United State’s World cup qualifying team. Source: #Pistons Henry Ellenson has been selected for the U.S. National Team qualifying for the World Championships. — Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) August 25, 2018 Ellenson has limited NBA experience after producing a solid college season. In his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially returned to relevance with the acquisition of LeBron James this offseason, but there is no guarantee yet that this team has what it takes to challenge the top teams in the Western Conference. After LeBron, the team is based around a core of young players who will need to take significant […]

For years, JaVale McGee has been showcased on highlight reels. Reaching to the sky to rip down blocks and throwing down thunderous alley-oops, the new Los Angeles Lakers center is undeniably an athletic freak. However, McGee has also been the centerpiece of a highlight reel that no NBA player wants to feature on: Shaqtin’ a Fool, […]

In 2014, former Baylor Bear Isaiah Austin was a highly ranked prospect. He was 7’1, he had a handle that wasn’t expected out of a center, and he was a force on both ends of the floor, averaging 11.2 points and 3.1 blocks per game. Expected to go in the first round, Austin had a bright […]

The long list of NBA players going public with their mental health struggles continues to grow with every passing day. After DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love publicly detailed how they dealt with constant stress and anxiety, fellow players like Chris Bosh and Paul Pierce have come out in support and shared their stories. Detroit Pistons […]

On July 19, 2010, the slain body of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright was found in a swampy area in rural Tennessee. Almost seven years later, the late player’s wife was arrested for connections to the murder of her husband. Sherra Wright-Robinson showed up in court on December 18, 2017, in California to make an appeal […]

This offseason, mental health in the NBA has become a hot topic. Big-name players of past and present like Kevin Love, Paul Pierce, and DeMar DeRozan have all publicly discussed their battles with depression and having to deal with it while attempting to play basketball at its highest level. Now, you can add Boston Celtics power […]

“The King” has always shown love for the game of football. Not only has LeBron James shown up to Cleveland Browns games to show support, he even played high school football as a wide receiver. He was so good that he got college consideration, but LeBron knew basketball was his destiny, and it is an […]

The Miami Heat have signed forward Jarnell Stokes, who last played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, to a contract for the 2018-19 NBA season. Jarnell Stokes has agreed to a deal with the Miami Heat, according to sources. Stokes, who was named G-League MVP in 2016, was previously with the Heat during the 2015-16 season. […]

With the NBA regular season just months from tip-off, NBA Live has released player ratings for their newest game. To the surprise of almost nobody, new Los Angeles Lakers acquisition and superstar forward LeBron James has taken the top rating of all players in the game. NBA Live 19 Player Ratings – Top Small Forwards […]

Popular betting site Oddshark has released the betting odds for the MVP winner of the 2018-19 NBA season. The site listed the odds for 18 players in the league, and the players at the top are what most viewers predicted. Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James tops the list at a +400, followed closely […]

After acquiring superstar forward LeBron James, all eyes are on the Los Angeles Lakers.  The team posted a record of 35-47 last season, good for the 11th seed in the Western Conference and a whopping 12 games out of playoff contention. After adding LeBron as well as a handful of veteran players on one-year contracts, everyone […]

In an age where internet trolls can contact athletes directly in a heartbeat on social media, we have seen an uptick in players sending salty responses to defend their name from someone who is completely irrelevant to them. This unfortunate trend is ridiculous and usually makes the athlete look silly for responding to a stranger hiding […]

When you think of NBA players as model citizens, the first players who come to mind are most likely LeBron James and Stephen Curry. After all, LeBron just built a school for impoverished kids and Curry is known throughout the league for organizing fundraisers and philanthropic events. But what about on-court etiquette? Both players are […]

New Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was drafted with high expectations for the organization. Young was the first point guard picked in the draft, ahead of other highly touted prospects like Collin Sexton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Even after using their lottery pick on a point guard, the Hawks went out and traded for veteran Jeremy […]

After an up-and-down week where it seemed like free-agent guard Dwyane Wade was going to re-sign with the Miami Heat for one last season, the Heat organization and Wade have disputed all claims that a deal has been completed. Tuesday, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 came out with a report that Wade was returning. […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers completed the signing of the offseason by acquiring star forward LeBron James, the fan base hasn’t been as receptive as the organization would like to the new face of the franchise. LeBron was welcomed to the city of angels with much fanfare and immediately had murals painted in his […]

Even though Kawhi Leonard has officially been a Toronto Raptor for weeks now, the drama around the trade continues. The Leonard saga was well documented throughout last year’s regular season, as rumors abounded that Leonard had been healthy enough to play for the San Antonio Spurs, but opted to sit out because of a perceived slight […]

The 2017-18 NBA MVP race was one of the most interesting that we have seen in years. It came down to Houston Rockets guard James Harden and, at the time, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James. Although Harden won comfortably, the statistics suggest that this race should have been down to the wire. Irv Roland, Harden’s personal trainer, […]

Now that it seems apparent that free agent guard Dwyane Wade will spend one more year with the Miami Heat before calling it quits, it is only appropriate that he posted a photo with his final set of teammates. Wade gathered a group of veterans that made up most of the core of the Heat […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving is undeniably one of the top talents in the NBA. In only seven seasons, Irving has amassed some impressive statistics while awing crowds with lightning-quick handles and a deadly 3-point shot. When he was younger, Irving was compared to another guard of similar stature who had the ability to get […]

It seems like Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton is greatly enjoying his life so far as an NBA player. While taking photos at the NBA Rookie Photo Shoot, Ayton was in a playful mood, grabbing a mic in between shots to sing along to Ella Mai’s radio hit “Boo’d Up.” While dancing and doing his […]

Golden State Warriors guard Quinn Cook has come a long way in his brief three-year NBA career. From going undrafted out of Duke and toiling in the minors for a year to getting waived by the New Orleans Pelicans after two 10-day contracts, Cook didn’t exactly get off to a running start. But Cook never […]

The NBA has always had an excellent advertising campaign. Some of their best ads are released for Christmas and the full day of nationally televised basketball. One clip that has stood out in particular is the Christmas Day advertisement that was released in 2011 on TNT. The montage combines players from several eras of NBA […]

Former NBA player Andrew Nicholson has reached a deal with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association. The 6’9 forward out of St. Bonaventure had previously played for the Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets. After being drafted 19th overall by the Magic, Nicholson had a productive rookie season, posting averages of 7.8 […]

Even though they are no longer teammates for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Love simply can’t get rid of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Love recently made a trip to China and has been pictured hanging out and catching up with Yao Ming. But even though he is halfway around the world, there is no […]

It has become commonplace to see NBA players take up rapping as a hobby.  Lonzo Ball, Damian Lillard, Metta World Peace, and Kobe Bryant have all tried their hand in the rap game, just to name a few. After the release of his EP titled “For Your Information”, you can now add Andre Drummond to […]

After spending 11 of the past 15 years as an NBA head coach, Stan Van Gundy is considering retiring from the league. Van Gundy has been the head coach of three NBA teams. He coached the Miami Heat from 2003-2005, the Orlando Magic from 2007-2012, and most recently, the Detroit Pistons from 2014-2018. He also […]

For years, Toronto Raptors fans have griped about how their team is covered by the national media.  Even though the Raptors have been a playoff team for five straight seasons, they very rarely get nationally televised games. Over the last four seasons, all of which they have made the playoffs in, the Raptors had a […]