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At this point in the offseason, it’s becoming increasingly clear that there’s a big possibility that Russell Westbrook ends up staying with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond this summer. It’s no secret that LA has been trying to trade the former league MVP after a tumultuous first season with the team, but the harsh reality […]

The New York Knicks really, really wanted Jalen Brunson. They did everything in their power to lure the former Dallas Mavericks guard to the Big Apple via free agency, and in the end, they prevailed. Brunson put pen to paper on a $104 million deal for four years, and it goes without saying that there’s going […]

The 2017 Golden State Warriors will go down in history as one of the most dominant teams we’ve ever seen. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, two of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball, teamed up alongside a tremendous supporting cast consisting of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala, to name a […]

There have been conflicting reports surrounding Russell Westbrook and his current situation with the Los Angeles Lakers. Some say that he’s been working towards a move away from LA, while others claim that he hasn’t requested a trade. Amid all this confusion, new Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is calling for unity. In a recent […]

The Sacramento Kings are in hot water right now after an ex-employee has decided to sue the team over her claim that she was wrongfully terminated after filing a sexual harassment claim against a colleague. The lawsuit comes from Sydney Haydel, who was named as the director of operations for the Sacramento’s NBA G League […]

Despite being listed at just 5-foot-3, there’s no denying that Muggsy Bogues was a commanding presence during his time in the NBA. So much so, that the diminutive guard had his fair share of on-court bouts against the one and only, Michael Jordan. Bogues recently guested on Matt Barnes’ and Stephen Jackson’s All The Smoke podcast, and […]

Erik Spoelstra is not the type to miss games for the Miami Heat. As a matter of fact, in terms of his attendance rate, the two-time NBA champion coach has one of the most pristine records in the entire league. This is exactly why it was concerning when coach Spo missed a game for the […]

Toronto Raptors rising star Scottie Barnes enjoys a bit of gaming during his free time. The reigning Rookie of the Year has a certain affinity to NBA 2K — understandably so — and he’s been working hard to be the best GM of his NBA 2K MyTeam. Barnes recently had a relatively noteworthy pull on […]

The Tennessee Titans shocked the football world last year when they decided to cut star cornerback Adoree’ Jackson from the squad. Not too many saw this one coming considering how the Titans decided to pick up the team option on the former first-round pick’s contract for the fifth year. As it turns out, Jackson’s controversial […]

Former NFL player Louis Riddick now plies his trade with ESPN as an analyst for the network’s Monday Night Football broadcast. The 53-year-old has been making a bit of noise in the scene, and his latest hot take is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. Riddick recently decided to engage with a FanDuel Twitter […]

Bam Adebayo is an integral part of Miami Heat’s core. So much so, that he’s earned untouchable status in trade talks — at least in the mind of one influential member of the Heat brass. As it is, however, Miami appears to still be seriously considering including Adebayo as a trade piece in their chase […]

It’s now been well over a year since we last saw Jamal Murray on the basketball court for the Denver Nuggets. It’s been a long and difficult journey for the 25-year-old as he continues to work his way back from an ACL injury that cost him the entire 2021-22 season. At this point, however, Murray […]

In February 2018, Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham came out with a highly controversial statement against LeBron James. The outspoken broadcaster criticized the Los Angeles Lakers superstar for being too involved in the socio political scene. According to Ingraham, James should just focus on his day job instead of sharing his thoughts about current events. […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 2004 NBA Finals win over a powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers squad still remains to be one of the most memorable upsets in the history of the league. Newly-named Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was actually part of that nitty-gritty, title-winning Pistons side, and the 48-year-old has some fond memories from that unforgettable […]

John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins go way back. These two former superstars were teammates at Kentucky during their college days, and they terrorized the NCAA with their forceful partnership. Now that Wall has joined the Los Angeles Clippers in a bid to revive his career, Cousins could not be happier for his good buddy. Speaking […]

LeBron James has been winning on and off the basketball court. Well, technically, his Los Angeles Lakers haven’t exactly been the most triumphant team in the NBA of late. At least he’s finding tremendous success off the hardwood, and testament to this fact is the most recent honor of The King’s own tequila brand. LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Rams finally received their Super Bowl LVI championship rings on Thursday, and it was a tremendous occasion. Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, and the rest of the team were all in attendance as they dawned on their truly one-of-a-kind Super Bowl memorabilia. Donald was all smiles as he flexed his new […]

After an illustrious 16-year career Los Angeles Rams icon Andrew Whitworth decided to hang it up at the end of the 2022 season. It was the perfect time to call it quits right after winning his first-ever Super Bowl trophy. Whitworth is now taking the first step in his post-NFL career. This comes in the […]

The Donovan Mitchell trade saga between the New York Knicks and the Utah Jazz took an intriguing turn on Thursday after reports emerged that it was a “done deal,” and that the announcement was coming “shortly.” Nothing materialized over the succeeding hours, which led to a bit of a civil war on the mean streets […]

The New York Knicks did a commendable job of getting their man when they finally agreed to a massive deal with Jalen Brunson right as free agency started. The organization, however, did not do a very good job during a recent fan event for their new star — at least according to ESPN anchor Malika […]

Bucket after bucket after bucket. This was what Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero was up to in a recent pick-up game. This would not have been noteworthy news under any other circumstance, given how we all know how talented the No. 1 overall pick is. However, the reason why this video has completely blown up […]

It has been five long years since Metta Sandiford-Artest, aka Metta World Peace, aka Ron Artest, last suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it is clear that his loyalty still lies with the purple & gold. A testament to this fact is the 42-year-old’s very bold prediction for LA this coming season. Metta […]

It’s no secret that Jayson Tatum did not play up to par in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. The three-time All-Star had one of his best campaigns during the regular season, all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. When it mattered the most, however, Tatum was a no-show for the Boston […]

It’s official. If there was still any doubt prior to today, then all of the uncertainty has to be wiped out as to who the dad joke king of the NBA is. Right now, that honor belongs to Milwaukee Bucks superstar  Giannis Antetokounmpo. The former back-to-back MVP has been on quite a roll with his […]

LeBron James has been through it all in what has been an iconic career in the NBA. He has played varying roles in the league, from being the young protege, to emerging as Public Enemy No. 1, and now becoming the highly-respected “old man.” Through it all, the four-time NBA champ has learned more than […]

Pat Riley has to be a bit worried right now. The Miami Heat have been trying to come up with a trade package that will lure either Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell to South Beach, but it appears that the Brooklyn Nets and the Utah Jazz have just not been amenable to whatever Riley’s front […]

Lou Williams has been around the block for quite a bit. However, only a few will argue that the best stint of his career was during his spell with the LA Clippers. After all, it was in LA where he won two out of the three Sixth Man of the Year titles he has in […]

Anthony Davis has received a lot of criticism over the last two years following what has been an injury-riddled past couple of seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. There is little doubt that this man is one of the top big men in the NBA today, but his inability to stay healthy has been one […]

LeBron James set the basketball world ablaze after making a surprise appearance in the Drew League right smack in the middle of the offseason. It was an unexpected sighting for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who himself had not taken part in the high-profile pro-am league since 2011. Right now, though, LeBron’s Drew League appearance […]

The trade buzz surrounding Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz has taken a bit of a back seat over the past week or so. The Jazz seem to be having difficulty trying to find a trade partner for the All-Star shooting guard given their steep asking price. Well, that all changed on Thursday thanks to […]

After a memorable first full season with the Denver Nuggets last season, Aaron Gordon has been working hard in the summer to make sure that he makes a significant impact on his team yet again in 2022-23. As it turns out, Gordon has also been working on his music. The 26-year-old recently shared a video […]

MarJon Beauchamp saw his basketball dream finally come true several weeks ago when the Milwaukee Bucks selected him 24th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. It was a long and difficult journey for the 21-year-old, but through all the ups and downs, Beauchamp has kept his head held high. Now that he is in a […]

It wasn’t just Stephen Curry who made headlines for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night during the ESPYs. Dubs teammate Klay Thompson was also in attendance to accept his award as this year’s Best Comeback Athlete. It was an emotional moment for Thompson, who came back to win an NBA title with Golden State […]

Stephen Curry had a lot of fun on Wednesday night as he used his platform to throw shade on opposing teams and some of his co-stars. The Golden State Warriors superstar was tasked to host the ESPYs, and he surely did not disappoint. Curry had a lot of jokes about LeBron James and the Los […]

It was announced on Tuesday that Kyle Korver will be joining Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in an official capacity. It has now been revealed that the former All-Star has just been named as the team’s Director of Player Affairs & Development. Korver returns to Atlanta after spending five years of his playing career […]

It’s just win after win after win for Stephen Curry after his tremendous 2021-22 campaign with the Golden State Warriors. The latest hardware the greatest shooter of all time is adding to his trophy cabinet is the ESPY Award for the Best NBA Player for 2022 — an honor that Curry had undoubtedly earned. Curry […]

Stephen Curry had some big shoes to fill as he hosted the ESPYs on Wednesday night. As tradition would have it, the fans were expecting him to come out with savage jabs aimed at his NBA co-stars. Well, the Golden State Warriors superstar gladly obliged — except for one particular Kevin Durant joke. Peyton Manning […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was under a considerable amount of pressure heading into Wednesday night. The four-time NBA champ was named as the host of the annual ESPYs and in true Steph fashion, the greatest shooter of all time stepped up to the plate to open the show with a ton of hilarious […]

Bronny James has been making headlines on the high school basketball scene of late. The fact that he’s the first-born son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James obviously has a lot to do with this, but you also have to credit the young man for the eye-popping athleticism that he brings to the table. […]