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Being compared to an all-time great brings on a lot of pressure and expectations that many will not be able to live up to. The search for “the next LeBron James” just might be over with Sixers rookie Ben Simmons practically being handed the title by the man who he is being compared to. “I […]

The playoff race is getting more and more interesting with teams jockeying for position as the season winds down and only two weeks remaining. Interestingly, there are six teams that are fighting for the number three seed in the Western Conference such as the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, […]

They were teammates in Oklahoma City with the Thunder until the summer of 2016. Shockingly, Kevin Durant decided to end his partnership with Russell Westbrook to join the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors. This was just a few months after the duo lost to those same Warriors in the Western Conference Finals after blowing […]

On June 19, 2017, the Boston Celtics sent the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for the third pick and a protected first (either the Lakers’ or the Kings’ pick) to the Celtics. The Sixers were sure that the University of Washington’s Markelle Fultz was their point […]

The narrative revolving around LeBron James’ upcoming free agency has become a consistent topic of debates in the NBA. Different teams have been trying to woo the King and the fans are even stepping up their game by renting billboards to entice James to bring his talents to their respective cities. There’s no denying that […]

The historic moment came in the middle of the first quarter of the game versus the New Orleans Pelicans. LeBron James didn’t just grab Michael Jordan’s double-digits scoring record, he took it down with authority. James drove left against the Pelicans’ Solomon Hill and with no one protecting the paint, rose up for the two-handed […]

A few months from now, the King will be deciding which city will have the privilege of watching him play almost nightly next season in his pursuit of more championship rings. LeBron James’ free agency this summer will not only affect fans but also the economy of the city he will leave. When James first […]

NBA salaries are some of the most lucrative in all of sports, with the best players’ contracts amounting to more than $200 million. The salary cap has hit the roof to the point where teams are able to offer huge contracts to today’s players. It’s never been better to be an NBA player than today given […]

One of the best point guards ever was a guest on NBA TV’s “Game Time” on Monday night where he shared his thoughts on the greatest player of all-time. Isiah Thomas loves basketball conversations as much as any analyst but his opinions are bolstered by years of playing at the highest level. Thomas is a […]

It’s not a secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to sign LeBron James this summer to bring the franchise back to respectability and compete for a championship once again. It’s been eight years since the Lakers won a championship, much less play in the Finals. Recruiting James to play for them is not […]

Stephen Curry suffered an injured knee on Friday night versus the Atlanta Hawks. After MRI results came out, it was revealed that Curry had a Grade 2 MCL sprain and will miss between 3 to 6 weeks. He had just returned from an injury and to be set back by another one is devastating. The […]

Playing without five of their top players, LeBron James took matters into his own hands and carried the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 132-129 over the East-leading Toronto Raptors. With the win, the Cavaliers snapped the Raptors’ franchise record 9-game road winning streak. They’ve also won 9 of their last 10 home games against Toronto including […]

It was a simple answer to a simple question but it created enough buzz in the basketball world that every media outlet had to get the story in—Isaiah Thomas opened the door for a Boston Celtics reunion this offseason. Thomas was asked by a fan if he would consider coming back to play for the […]

Last February, the Boston Celtics honored Paul Pierce by retiring his number 34 jersey. It was a ceremony about an hour long with many of his former Celtics teammates in attendance. Later, Pierce lifted his banner up to the rafters of the TD Garden to secure his place among the Celtics greats. As emotional as […]

When comparing two of the greatest NBA players ever, fans passionately defend their favorites through anecdotes, statistics, and awards. The fact is, there is no singular measurement that fans and experts agree on in determining who’s better. In particular, fans continue to compare Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, two players so similar in style that […]

March Madness is upon us once again and the entire basketball world has its eyes locked in on the best college players in the country. The Cleveland Cavaliers have their sights set on more than a few potential top picks for the 2018 NBA Draft and most of them are playing in the NCAA Tournament. […]

The Miami Heat were closing in on the Portland Trail Blazers after being down by 19 points earlier in the game. But everyone knew that the fourth quarter belonged to Damian Lillard. It was Dame Time again and everyone knew it. After an 18-2 run that brought the Heat to within three points 93-90, Lillard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are near the bottom of the standings in the Western Conference but that hasn’t stopped them from winning games. In fact, they have won eight of their last 11 games including wins against playoff opponents such as the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Denver Nuggets. They also won against […]

For the past three years, the NBA Finals has featured the same teams looking to take home the season’s most coveted prize—the Larry O’Brien trophy. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors have done this dance before as they took turns claiming the championship as if it was something to be passed around between […]

There was a buzz around the air in L.A. this past weekend when a certain NBA player showed up to play at Staples Center for two nights. LeBron James led his Cleveland Cavaliers to battle against the L.A. Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers; he fell short in both contests on his final trip to […]

Following the dramatic 113-108 win by the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night, LeBron James was feeling good about himself. Making one clutch basket after another and another will do that to you. After the Nuggets came all the way back from a 16-point deficit to take the lead, the game was a […]

It was one of those games when Russell Westbrook was in attack mode throughout the game. Unfortunately, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 108-100 on Saturday. The Thunder’s spitfire point guard had taken 31 field goal attempts for the game but only made 12 of them. “You know you’re not going […]

The retirement of the San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan two seasons ago brought to a close the greatest era of basketball for the franchise. Duncan’s retirement not only closed out his career but the Spurs’ “Duncan Era” of basketball also. The power forward presided over five NBA championships for the Spurs, winning Finals MVP in […]

The LeBron James recruitment pitches have begun and it’s not by any of the NBA teams. The league, through a tampering rule, prohibits teams from recruiting James or any other upcoming free agent until July when players’ contracts expire. In their place, the fans have taken it upon themselves to make the pitch to the […]

The NBA hasn’t drafted high school players since 2004, preferring instead to allow them to develop their skills in college before going to the premier pro basketball league. But with the NCAA scandals rocking the world of youth basketball, the NBA may abolish the NBA’s “one-and-done” age-limit rule, providing precedence for talent over age. It’s […]

Marvel Studios has been producing some of the biggest blockbuster movies in Hollywood since 2008 when they released “Iron Man.” These days, “Black Panther” is the latest superhero filmmaking waves at the box office and delivering a powerful message to its viewers. The social impact is synonymous with what many heroes in the NBA strive […]

Kobe Bryant won an Oscar for Animated Short on Sunday night for his personal project titled, “Dear Basketball.” Retirement has afforded him the opportunity to follow one of his other passions, that of writing and telling stories. “Dear Basketball” was based on a poem he wrote because of his love for the game as he […]

The NBA is home to star athletes who inspire not only basketball players but also artists. Hip-hop rappers, in particular, have included the league’s best players in their bars. From directly mentioning their names to highlighting their skills and other basketball jargon, the league with all its talent and tales of triumph can make any […]

The Tony Parker era is about to end in San Antonio very soon. This season is quite possibly the last time that the beloved point guard will be putting on a San Antonio Spurs jersey in NBA arenas as he hangs up his sneakers for the last time. Soon, the Spurs will have to replace […]

There was a time when both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers were powerhouses at the same time. The two franchises have been known for excellence almost since the moment they joined the NBA. Back in 1982, the Lakers and the Sixers faced off in an epic duel for the NBA championship. When […]

After a brilliant series of games, the NBA named Anthony Davis as the Western Conference’s Player of the Month for February. It was the first time this season that Davis was in the conversation as a candidate to win the 2017-18 MVP Award. NBA.com’s Kia MVP Ladder reflected Davis’ strong showing in their weekly charts, placing […]

The comparisons can’t be denied. No one has, actually. Even LeBron James made it clear that he sees himself in Ben Simmons every time he watches him play. Both James and Simmons are big point guards in the mold of Magic Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers legend who came into the league as the biggest […]

Kobe Bryant is now a retired NBA superstar headed but he’s still a Nike endorser. The Lakers legend is promoting the shoe manufacturer’s latest campaign, “Choose Go” that encourages people to get up and go out to get fit. Hence, the #ChooseGo campaign that Nike is running in collaboration with several of their endorsers. Lace […]

Miami Heat veteran superstar Dwyane Wade had an emotional game against the Philadelphia 76ers, something that may be trivial to some but it became a rallying point for South Florida, nonetheless. After another school shooting incident, this time in the state, it was refreshing to celebrate some victories for once. On Tuesday, Wade scored the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry announced on Instagram that he will be wearing special signature sneakers prior to their game against the Washington Wizards last night. He stated that this was for the “My Brother’s Keeper Alliance,” supporting young men and boys of color in their pursuit of higher success in life.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BfwNhiNBzN6/?utm_source=ig_embed On […]

Back in the 2003-04 season, Dwyane Wade was a rookie playing for the Miami Heat, the team that selected him as the fifth pick of the 2003 NBA Draft. As with most rookies, he didn’t have the basketball smarts that he now has after years of playing against the best. Slam Online recently posted a […]

There’s nothing funny about an injury much less one that sidelines you for a few games. It’s even less funny when your teammates make fun of you for it. Unless you’re one of the young turks plying your trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. Josh Hart suffered a hand injury during a practice session and […]

The Dallas Mavericks organization is in turmoil with the release of a Sports Illustrated investigation portraying them as a “corporate culture rife with misogyny and predatory sexual behavior.” Earl K. Sneed, one of the primary subjects in the report, said during an interview with ESPN Dallas radio show on Tuesday. As noted by Dan Devine of […]

The loss of Kevin Love has kept the Cleveland Cavaliers from having its second-leading scorer in the starting lineup for almost a month now. The All-Star forward has been sidelined with a broken left hand which he suffered in a game against the Detroit Pistons in January. It was a freak accident, one that he […]