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By choosing the Clippers over the Lakers in a battle for Los Angeles, Paul George broke the heart of many Purple and Gold fans. Here’s the demoralizing video: Paul George "I love L.A., this is home. I grew up watching Kobe, when I first fell in love with the game and I'm outside playing in […]

The synthetic basketball revolution nearly killed the NBA. That’s right. You heard it here first, folks. We’re about to relive the misery that was, but first… Remember the basketballs you grew up using? The ones that were lost threads, grip and made our lives annoying? They were unavoidable. But would you believe that professional players […]

Popeyes fried chicken sandwiches, pizza, hot dogs, fries, ice cream sundaes. These are things millions of people eat. They are also things LeBron James has said no to millions of times. Oh, baby, let’s get kicking on the LeBron James diet! Just imagine what he’d look like if he chased calories as hard as he […]

Are you ready to deep dive on a Michael Jordan retirement conspiracy theory so full of tomfoolery you might want to believe it as if it were literal fact? Conspiracy theories are the best. For every Loch Ness Monster that’s already debunked, there’s people game planning a way to storm Area 51 because they know […]

Former Detroit Pistons defensive anchor Ben Wallace was not a man who people could trifle with. Undersized for his spot, he was grit and grind before it was cool. Just ask Los Angeles Lakers legends Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. When NBA fans think of the most overlooked players of all time, many immediately go […]

Jerry West is more immoral than Hulk Hogan and his Hulkamaniacs. However, at some point, many believe there needs to be a next NBA logo, or a new one created to replace him. Logos are as important to brands as the products those brands sell. After all, Nike gear might sometimes be off, but it’s […]

The NFL is no stranger to diva wide receivers. Throughout their 100 year reign, we’ve seen characters like Michael Irvin, Randy Moss, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, Terrell Owens and Odell Beckham Jr., but never anyone like Antonio Brown. Antonio Brown was arguably the best wide receiver of his generation, and the numbers would agree. In his […]

LeBron James simply dominating the league is well documented in the NBA history books. He made eight straight Finals appearances, a feat only four other men have accomplished. On the way to this impressive achievement, James has left a path of bodily destruction in his wake. A group of  guys who’ve had their entire careers […]

Everyone has their crazy sports theories. Some believe the famous Jordan “flu-game” wasn’t a flu-game at all, but a result of being poisoned or his Airness being out all night partying it up like it was 1999. Others believe the NBA has been rigging its draft for years so players like Patrick Ewing in 1985 […]

From 2009-2019, powerhouse teams have dominated the playoffs. A team that entered the postseason as a one seed has won it all a whopping 60 percent of the time.  This is the NBA era we live in today. A team that doesn’t have at least two or three superstars is incapable of winning it all. […]

At first glance, NBA talents Pablo Prigioni and Anthony Davis have absolutely nothing in common. Anthony Davis was a 19-year-old Kentucky stud who was expected to become a franchise changing star. If you’re a casual NBA fan, the name Pablo Prigioni might not even ring a bell.  But in 2012, both these guys would earn […]

Everyone has a huge LeBron James fan in their life. They might be a lifelong fan who’s been around since Cleveland drafted the hometown hero in 2003, or they could be one of the millions of Lakers fans who have adopted the newest face of the franchise, and with Black Friday coming up, what better gift […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder received terrifying news when it was announced that guard Terrance Ferguson was involved in a car crash on the way to a preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Thankfully, the collision was not serious and Ferguson was not injured. He missed the Grizzlies game, but he is back to practicing with […]

The endorsements keep rolling in for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson. His newest business partner is Mountain Dew, which announced the partnership via Twitter with an edited version of Zion’s draft-day video: ladies and gentlemen. WE. HAVE. BIG. NEWS.@zionwilliamson is the newest member of the DEW team 🔥🔥🔥 welcome to the fam, fam. creds: […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson is nearing a return to the court for the first time since early 2018. Per Thunder beat writer Erik Horne, the five-year veteran is doing full-court drills and working on change of direction fitness. Here’s a video of Roberson working on his mobility in practice: A lot more post-practice […]

Indiana Pacers fans received some excellent news on Friday morning when the team announced that star guard Victor Oladipo took another step forward in his rehabilitation process. Per the Pacers Twitter account, Oladipo will be able to take part in half-court sets and full personnel scrimmages: Update from Coach: “(Vic) will be able to play […]

After Kevin Durant’s departure to the Brooklyn Nets and Klay Thompson’s torn ACL, many NBA pundits have already counted the Golden State Warriors out of contention for the 2019-20 season. While it’s true the team is not the same powerhouse it was a year ago, Stephen Curry is not ready to let the season go […]

Thank to a single tweet from Houston Rockets GM Darryl Morey, the NBA and their relationship with the CBA and China itself was put in jeopardy. This directly affects plenty of NBA players who have endorsement deals in the foreign country, like Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward. Hayward signed a four-year deal with Chinese shoe […]

On Friday morning, news broke that Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe would miss the beginning of the season with a fractured rib. Thankfully, Bucks beat reporter Matt Velasquez spoke to team GM Jon Horst, who clarified the injury is not as bad as it seems: Per Bucks GM Jon Horst, Eric Bledsoe did not fracture […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just added a famous name to their roster. No, it’s not a third superstar. But his last name should ring a bell. The team announced the signing of David Stockton this morning, son of Hall-of-Famer John Stockton. To make room for Stockton, they waived Nevada product Jordan Caroline: As part of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have put together a team brimming with talent. Behind the reigning MVP in Giannis Antetokounmpo, an All-Star wingman in Kris Middleton, and a great stretch 5 in Brook Lopez, many pundits are picking the Bucks to top the Eastern Conference this year. Lost in the debate is veteran guard Wesley Matthews. The […]

Earlier this offseason, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie made waves around the NBA when he announced that he would be selling shares of his three-year, 34.4 million dollar contract with the Nets. Unfortunately for Dinwiddie, he was quickly shut down by the California Board of Accountancy. Even though he pursued his entrepreneurial brainchild, the CBA […]

Forward James Johnson was the latest victim of the Heat’s strict conditioning standards when he was sent home from training camp two days ago for not being in shape. Per Ira Winderman, the forward has returned to the team and is working o getting back into playing condition. James Johnson has resumed conditioning work at […]

The New York Knicks have been jelling well in training camp so far, with the mix of veterans and young players coming together smoothly. Two players who have hit it off in particular are veteran Taj Gibson and sophomore Mitchell Robinson. Gibson, who signed a two-year deal with the Knicks this offseason, believes Robinson has […]

When the Miami Heat traded for Jimmy Butler this offseason, questions were immediately raised about bringing a star with Butler’s temperament to South Beach. Butler has a history of clashing with teammates, and pundits were concerned with how his fit would work out for the Heat. However, Butler has tempered these concerns immediately. Today, when […]

Any fear Houston Rockets fans felt about new star Russell Westbrook’s knee issues have been temporarily alleviated. On Friday morning, the enigmatic guard announced that despite the knee scope, he’ll be ready to play on opening night: Russell Westbrook on his recovery from a spring knee scope: “I feel like I’m in a good place. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies traded for former fourth overall pick Josh Jackson this offseason. The team announced the former Kansas star will not start the season with the team, but with the Grizzlie’s G-League affiliate instead: Sources: The Memphis Grizzlies and former No. 4 pick Josh Jackson have agreed for him not to join the team […]

It comes time for every star player to pass the torch. Even the best of the best know that when it comes time to hang up the jersey, there will be someone to take their place. According to Tyson Chandler, Kobe Bryant thought the player to continue the legacy would be James Harden. Chandler revealed […]

The Indiana Pacers were dealt a crushing blow last season when sweet-singing star guard Victor Oladipo went down with a ruptured quad that cost him the back half of the season. Oladipo was expected to miss a good chunk of the 2019-20 campaign, but teammate Myles Turner thinks differently. During the Pacers media day, Myles […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler surprised the NBA world this offseason when he announced he would be taking his talents to South Beach. Many assumed he would re-sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, who traded for him in the middle of the 2018-19 season. Instead, Jimmy Butler ended up becoming the first true star on a […]

Over the last week, extension talks between Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and the organization have come to screeching halt. D’Antoni was rumored to be looking for a long-term contract with the West Coast powerhouse, but the Rockets seemed hesitant to make such an offer. Owner Tilman Fertitta is furious that the contract negotiations […]

The NBA season is right around the corner, and fans can hardly wait. As a teaser, the NBA released a short promotional video on Twitter highlighting what fans will soon get to see: The basketball world has been turned upside down… it’s anyone’s game! 🔜 #KiaTipOff19 on TNT, ESPN & NBA TV begins October 22! […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have announced a new partnership with Honey this season. Honey is a tech company based in Los Angeles, making it a perfect match. Honey provides online tools to ensure that when you are shopping online you get the lowest price available. Currently, it boasts over 10 million users and has saved members […]

The Boston Celtics received encouraging news on Friday when it was reported that center Tacko Fall should only miss one week after suffering a sprained knee in workouts: Tacko Fall has a mild knee sprain from a collision going up for a block during workouts and is expected to be out for just a week, […]

We’ve seen those pictures of New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson grabbing basketballs so hard he seems to dent them, and literally generating so much force he busts out of his shoes. But on Friday, we were graced with another Williamson feat. The 285-pound phenom swung a golf club so hard it broke on contact: […]

The NBA was dealt some sad news when former Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston announced that he would be hanging it up after 15 seasons in the league. Warriors president Bob Myers has released a statement on Livingston’s retirement: Bob Myers statement on Shaun Livingston: pic.twitter.com/joK1MYz3He — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) September 13, 2019 Myers […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend and TNT personality Charles Barkley got the chance to unveil his newest accolade on Friday: a statue in his likeness constructed by the Sixers on Legends Way in Camden. Barkley immediately cracked a joke upon seeing the statue, claiming his weight was probably not portrayed accurately: "I don't know if I've ever […]

One of NBA legend Charles Barkley’s most iconic lines came in a Nike commercial when the burly forward snarled that he was not one that kids should look up to as a role model. But Friday morning, when Barkley’s statue was revealed in front of the Sixers’ practice facility, the circumstances are different. Sixers managing […]

It’s a rare occurrence when NBA players agree with their 2K ratings. The ratings in the most popular basketball game in the world have become a benchmark for players to measure their progress, and are highly debated within the NBA community. The latest player to lodge a complaint is Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox. While […]