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There have been a lot of stories surrounding Russell Westbrook and his disappointing debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers last term. Several of these narratives centered around the former league MVP’s unwillingness to take constructive criticism from the team, particularly from the coaching staff. NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic (via Jonathan Sherman […]

At this point in the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers better have a solid Plan B in the works. A blockbuster trade deal for Kyrie Irving does not seem to be on the horizon with the Brooklyn Nets playing hardball on the enigmatic star. Right now, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Lakers could fall […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been working hard behind the scenes to try and facilitate a blockbuster trade deal that would not only significantly improve their roster but possibly impact the landscape of the NBA ahead of the new season. Things haven’t exactly been very progressive for LA on that front, which is why they […]

Despite reports that the Los Angeles Lakers trio of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook all recently spoke on the phone to reaffirm their commitment to each other for the upcoming season, it is clear that LA is still trying to find a way to trade Westbrook away from the team. There hasn’t been […]

At this point in the offseason, Kevin Durant is still a member of the Brooklyn Nets. For all we know, he could start the season with the same team, despite his highly-publicized desire to jump ship. Be that as it may, this obviously hasn’t stopped the analysts from talking about potential trade destinations for KD. […]

The New Orleans Saints didn’t exactly have an outstanding campaign in 2021. They have been working hard in the offseason to come back stronger this coming year, though, and they might have just gotten a major boost ahead of the new season. This comes in the form of Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas, who are […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. There has to be very little to no doubt about this notion at this point. So, what happens when the GOAT shooter takes on a random arcade hoops game? Well, let’s best find out. This is exactly what Curry decided to do […]

It has been four months since Freddie Freeman put pen to paper on a massive $162 million, six-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Be that as it may, it is clear that the former National League MVP still holds the Atlanta Braves in a special place in his heart. So much has been made […]

Jalen Brunson is now officially a member of the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old made his way to The Big Apple to put pen to paper on a massive $104 million, four-year deal with the Knicks via free agency. On Wednesday, Brunson made his first trip to the famed Madison Square Garden as a member […]

Donovan Mitchell has been the talk of the town of late after the Utah Jazz made it clear that they were looking for a potential trade partner for their cornerstone superstar. That’s not the only reason he made headlines on Tuesday, though. A clip of Mitchell playing some pick-up basketball during an offseason training session […]

There’s no doubt that the Golden State Warriors see Jordan Poole as an integral part of their squad not only in the immediate future but for the years to come as well. The 23-year-old had a tremendous campaign last season, emerging as a crucial part of the rotation during what turned out to be a […]

Grant Williams proved to be quite a revelation for the Boston Celtics last season. The third-year power forward was a key cog for Boston in what turned out to be a highly-impressive NBA Finals run. At this point, though, the Celtics will need to make a decision on the 23-year-old’s future now that he has […]

The Golden State Warriors recently came out of nowhere as a potential destination for Kevin Durant after the former league MVP demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. KD’s sensational return to his former team to link up with Stephen Curry and Co. further picked up steam after reports emerged about how both Durant and […]

The odds may not exactly be in their favor right now, but this has not discouraged the Miami Heat from doing whatever they can to bring a new superstar to South Beach this summer. The Heat have been strongly linked to the two biggest stars in the trade market today, with Pat Riley and his […]

Kendrick Perkins has been known to make the occasional odd statement that ruffles more than a few feathers. The former NBA champion turned ESPN broadcaster has now come out with his latest hot take involving Stephen Curry and the late, great Kobe Bryant, and let’s just say Los Angeles Lakers fans aren’t going to be […]

Multiple reports have recently come out to say that at this point, Kevin Durant has accepted his fate of not being able to force a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets. There just hasn’t been enough traction of late, despite noteworthy efforts from interested teams such as the Miami Heat. At this point, however, renowned […]

Stephen Curry may be the greatest shooter of all time, but on this particular occasion, the Golden State Warriors star may have missed the mark. A photo of Steph with his wife, Ayesha Curry, is currently making its rounds on social media. The reason behind this is Curry’s rather questionable fashion statement. Unsurprisingly, the four-time […]

Deandre Ayton’s free agency saga will go down in history as one of the most memorable turn of events in the history of NBA free agency. After all, the Phoenix Suns’ decision to match the $133 max offer sheet the Indiana Pacers had on the table is currently the record-holder for the highest matched salary […]

There was a brief period in time wherein the East emerged as the stronger conference in the NBA. It seems like those days are now gone, and the fact that the Golden State Warriors are the defending champions is a clear testament to this fact. Even Los Angeles Clippers swingman Terance Mann appears to believe […]

In December 2018, Shareef O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaq, underwent heart surgery to address a condition that put his basketball career at risk. It was a trying time for the then-UCLA freshman, and he needed all the support he can get. One of his biggest advocates happened to be Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

Albert Pujols made headlines on Monday night after the St. Louis Cardinals icon turned back the clock during the 2022 Home Run Derby. The 42-year-old put on quite a show for the adoring crowd as he took down Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies in the opening round of the exhibition competition. Unsurprisingly, MLB Twitter […]

Despite the fact that the Miami Heat have been doing what they can to try and pry Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, the reality is that they appear to be at a bit of an impasse right now. The deal isn’t exactly dead, but it seems that Pat Riley and his front office must […]

The Toronto Raptors have emerged as one of a handful of teams that appear to be in serious contention for Brooklyn Nets want-away superstar Kevin Durant. This could be in part because of the fact that KD himself indicated many years ago that he wanted to play in Toronto, but also because of the Raptors’ […]

Joe Lacob is one of the most successful team owners in the NBA right now. The four championships the Golden State Warriors have won over the past eight years is an undeniably clear testament to this fact. Lacob, who has been a majority owner of the team since 2010, has been through quite a lot […]

The Golden State Warriors received a lot of stick when they decided to create the superteam of superteams when they brought in Kevin Durant as a free agent some six years ago. This was right smack in the middle of the Dubs dynasty, and the general sentiment was that the Warriors were ruining the landscape […]

Despite the fact that Brooklyn Nets superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have both been the stuff of headlines of late, it is clear that there have been no substantial developments with regard to their respective trades away from their current team. At this point, it has become increasingly plausible that Durant and Irving end […]

It’s been almost a year since the Boston Celtics traded Evan Fournier to the New York Knicks. During that deal, the Cs acquired a trade player exception worth $17.1 million which they have yet to utilize. As it turns out, however, Boston has decided to forgo the exception as it reaches its expiration date at […]

There’s no denying that James Harden was a disappointment for the Philadelphia 76ers last season. After forcing his way out of the Brooklyn Nets in the middle of the campaign in order to join forces with Joel Embiid in Philly, Harden failed to live up to the lofty expectations most folks had on him when […]

The Miami Heat have not had much progress with regard to their reported desire to bring Kevin Durant to South Beach. KD has already identified the Heat as one of his preferred destinations, but at this point, trade talks have yet to really materialize. This likely has a lot to do with Brooklyn’s extremely high […]

LeBron James has been on the receiving end of some criticism after his recent comments on Brittney Griner went viral. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar appeared to take a shot at the United States government by saying that if he were in Griner’s position, LeBron wouldn’t even be sure if he wanted to come back […]

One of the reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling to make a splash in the trade market of late is because of their perceived lack of valuable trade assets. Apart from the likes of Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn (both of whom have had minimal trade interest in the market) as well […]

Don’t let their recent inactiveness fool you. At this point, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be working hard behind the scenes to pull off a blockbuster trade deal (or two) that should make a significant impact on their title hopes this coming season. According to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, not only […]

Cincinnati Bengals superstar wider receiver Ja’Marr Chase is considered by more than a few folks as one of the top wideouts in the game today. Well, based on his surprisingly low rating on the latest iteration of the highly-popular game, it is clear that Madden NFL 23 does not seem to think the same way. […]

There is little doubt that Shaq is one of the most dominant forces this league has ever seen. In fact, more than a few folks would be more than willing to agree that the Los Angeles Lakers icon stands second to none when it comes to his dominance during his time in the NBA. If […]

New Orleans Pelicans star CJ McCollum has been in the league long enough to see the best (and the worst) in players from around the NBA. He’s also had his fair share of moments with Stephen Curry, who just happens to be the greatest shooter of all time. McCollum recently spilled the beans on the […]

If you saw Glen Davis play during his time in the NBA, you’d know that he was one of the biggest guys out there. He wasn’t the tallest player on the court at 6-foot-9, but with a listed weight of 289 lbs, there’s no denying that “Big Baby” was an imposing figure on and off […]

After James Harden’s drama-filled forced exit from the Brooklyn Nets last season, it now feels like an eternity since he was with the Houston Rockets. That’s actually just two years ago, and at this point, the Philadelphia 76ers superstar still clearly has an affinity toward Houston. Harden spent more than half of his career with […]

LeBron James has been with Nike throughout his entire NBA career. As a matter of fact, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been an endorser even before he got drafted into the league nearly two decades ago. At this point, it’s safe to say that he has unwavering loyalty to the brand and vice versa. […]

LeBron James sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world on Saturday after it was revealed that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was going to make a surprise appearance in the Drew League. In true LeBron fashion, The King dominated the contest, as he almost single-handedly injected some enthusiasm into the NBA offseason. After his epic performance, […]