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It was earlier reported that Nikola Vucevic was under the impression that he wasn’t going anywhere this summer. The Chicago Bulls big man has seen his name dragged into trade rumors after his team was linked to Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz. The two-time All-Star has now decided to break his silence on the […]

The contract extension of Zion Williamson with the New Orleans Pelicans has been the talk of the town of late. Pels vice president David Griffin has already expressed the team’s willingness to offer their young stud a max deal, while Zion himself has already indicated his desire to remain in New Orleans. ESPN’s NBA guru […]

Not many can argue against the notion that LeBron James’ Big 3 with the Miami Heat alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh has gone down as one of the most dominant trios in league history. The fact that they went to the NBA Finals for four straight years and won two championships during that span […]

The Utah Jazz are now the last remaining team in the NBA that has yet to appoint a new head coach for the 2022-23 season. This is, of course, under the assumption that no other coach gets fired between now and October. The Jazz are in the process of interviewing their candidates after Quin Snyder […]

Hall of Famer Ray Allen is without a doubt one of the most prominent members of the Jordan Brand family. As a matter of fact, Allen was the very first player to endorse MJ’s brand, which at that time, was just in its infancy stage. As it turns out, however, Allen nearly spurned Nike/Jordan Brand […]

It’s no secret that the Dallas Mavericks could use an upgrade in their frontcourt this summer. It is clear that the Mavs are in the market for a new center, but at this point, it appears that they are unwilling to break the bank. New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has made headlines of […]

After Friday’s epic showing in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, it isn’t at all surprising that Stephen Curry remains the odds-on favorite to win his first-ever Finals MVP title. The Boston Celtics had no answer for Steph as he led the Golden State Warriors to 107-97 win to tie the series at 2-2. FanDuel’s […]

Stephen Curry’s performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on Friday night was so mind-blowing that more than a few folks have come out to say that this was his best NBA Finals performance to date. If you ask the Golden State Warriors superstar, however, he’s not ready to jump […]

There’s no denying that during his heyday, JJ Redick was one of the most dangerous marksmen in the NBA. He knows a thing or two about shooting from distance, and we should put a lot of stock in what he thinks about Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his greatness. Redick recently guested on […]

Stephen Curry put the Golden State Warriors on his back on Friday as they fought out a huge win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, 107-97. Dubs teammate Draymond Green has now spoken out about his teammates’ performance for the ages and unsurprisingly, Dray had nothing but high praise for […]

It appears that former NBA journeyman Delonte West is struggling again. The 38-year-old was recently spotted on the streets panhandling, and unsurprisingly, the brief video clip has now gone completely viral. A fan randomly saw West walking on the streets holding a sign, which we can only assume says something about asking passers-by for some […]

Patrick Beverley had an impactful year for the Minnesota Timberwolves this past season. As it turns out, however, the veteran point guard could be considering a move away from Minnesota this summer. At this point, it seems that Pat Bev already has his sights on the Miami Heat. On a recent episode of ESPN’s First […]

Stephen Curry put on a show on Friday night as he led the Golden State Warriors to arguably their most important win of the season in Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, 107-97. The odds were stacked against Curry and Co., but the greatest shooter of all time was able […]

Jayson Tatum is one of the best three-pointers in the NBA today. Some might see this as a bit of a contentious statement, but the fact that the Boston Celtics superstar just joined Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on an elite three-man list is a clear testament to this fact. In the midst of another […]

According to reports, Ben Simmons has been making progress in his rehab, and the general expectation is that he should be ready for the start of the 2022-23 season for the Brooklyn Nets. The former Rookie of the Year hasn’t been very vocal about his road to recovery, but he recently made a major announcement […]

There are few more dominant teams in the history of the NBA than the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty era, particularly when Kevin Durant was on the team. The Brooklyn Nets superstar recently threw some shade at Shaquille O’Neal and the Los Angeles Lakers, claiming that his Warriors would have beaten Shaq’s LA team. According to […]

The Golden State Warriors have lost just five times in the postseason thus far. After each loss, Stephen Curry and Co. have bounced back with a win in the next game. This is exactly what the Dubs are hoping for on Friday as they take on the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has a bit of a rivalry going on with Boston Celtics fans. After their Game 3 loss in the TD Garden, the Warriors star called the home crowd “classy” for shouting profanities towards teammate Draymond Green throughout the contest — and Klay wasn’t being complimentary. Ahead of Game 4 […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been a thorn on the side of the Boston Celtics all series long. For Jaylen Brown, however, he knows exactly what the former Defensive Player of the Year is trying to do. As such, Brown isn’t going to let Green get into his head and distract him from […]

Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas is a two-time NBA champ, a 12-time All-Star, and a member of the NBA’s Top 75 all-time list, among others. Simply put, this man is a legend of the sport. This is exactly why we have to put a lot of stock on Thomas’ unique relationship with Boston Celtics star […]

Nearly all NBA players have all sorts of superstitious pre-game rituals. This is the same case for Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, although the 24-year-old has a bit of a more sentimental reason behind his. The Celtics All-Star opened up about his own pre-game habits ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the […]

There’s a lot going on within the Utah Jazz organization right now and the prospect of blowing up the squad has emerged as a noteworthy narrative of late. Three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner Rudy Gobert could be on his way out of Utah and one of the teams that have been linked to […]

While there might be some that Boston Celtics supporters have gone over the edge with their treatment of Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is definitely not one of them. In a recent interview on NBA Radio SiriusXM, Barkley explained why he believes it’s “weak” that people are criticizing Celtics […]

It sounds like J. Cole’s professional basketball career is officially coming to an end — for now at least. The Grammy Award-winning rapper recently announced his decision to leave the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. As it turns out, Cole has some other obligations to attend to. Cole played just four […]

Stephen Curry has been a man on a mission in this NBA Finals as he hopes to lead the Golden State Warriors to their fourth title in eight years. The Boston Celtics have had their hands full with the greatest shooter of all time, and they will need to try and prevent another offensive explosion […]

The NBA Finals series between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics has not been short of incidents. Celtics fans are some of the most passionate supporters in all of the NBA and after their antics in Game 3, they have been on the receiving end of some criticism from within and around the […]

There’s no denying that the success the Boston Celtics have achieved this season can be largely attributed to the evolution of Jayson Tatum into a true superstar. This season, Tatum took a huge leap. From being a pure scorer, the three-time All-Star has now developed his playmaking ability to an elite level. Speaking to Malika […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have been on their fair share of extended playoff runs in the past. However, this team has never gotten over the hump in terms of getting out of the Eastern Conference. That was the case until Tatum led the C’s to the NBA Finals this season. It’s no secret […]

Luka Doncic has been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism with regard to his fitness for pretty much his entire career. He doesn’t possess the body type of your typical NBA player, which to some, is a clear indication of the Mavs superstar’s lack of hard work and dedication. Well, Mavs fans […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made waves when they decided to hire first-time head coach Darvin Ham as their new man at the helm. It was a bold decision to hire someone with zero experience as a head coach, which most saw as a noteworthy move by the Lakers front office. According to ESPN’s NBA insider […]

There’s a lot at stake in the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. So much so, that even elected government officials are getting in on the action. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker called out his California counterpart, Governor Gavin Newsom, right before Game 3 of the Warriors-Celtics matchup. Baker proposed a […]

Lou Williams is part of a relatively small group of individuals who have had the privilege of playing for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. In a recent interview, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner dropped a truth bomb on why he’d easily pick the Clippers over the Lakers. […]

Skip Bayless is a big fan of Michael Jordan the player. As a team owner, however, not so much. The renowned broadcaster recently went on an all-out tirade against the GOAT as Bayless lamented Jordan’s lack of aptitude as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets. Skip was so ruthless on Jordan that he went as […]

Russell Westbrook is facing a tough decision this summer. Well, it’s actually not that hard considering how all he has to do is to decide on whether or not he wants $47 million to play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Westbrook did not have the best of debut seasons with the Lakers last […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are facing a major decision this summer. The former Duke superstar is now eligible for an extension, which many believe will be in the range of a $181 million max deal for five years. Pels vice president for basketball operations David Griffin recently spoke out about the big-money […]

After having arguably his most successful season with the Dallas Mavericks this past season, Luka Doncic now hopes to lead his national team in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. As it turns out, however, the Mavs superstar is facing a major snag with regard to his intention to represent the Slovenian national squad this summer. […]

Bradley Beal has a major decision to make this summer. The Washington Wizards star has a player option on his current deal which simply means that if he wanted to, he could actually walk away from the Wizards to join any team he wants. If he opts to stay, however, the three-time All-Star could be […]

Draymond Green was a no-show for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dubs en route to a 116-100 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Dubs star has received a lot of stick for his lackluster performance as the critics continue to blast him for his […]

At this point in his career, there is no doubt that Jayson Tatum has firmly established himself as one of the brightest young stars in the NBA today. The fact that he has led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals is a clear testament to this fact. Be that as it may, Tatum himself […]