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The Golden State Warriors do not expect to have Klay Thompson back to start the season. As a matter of fact, he’s set to miss the first few months of the regular season as he continues his road to recovery from two major injuries. A video of Thompson putting in some work during a recent […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans are as passionate as they come. This is exactly why Sixers supporters have not been shy about their distaste towards Ben Simmons now that the All-Star point guard is forcing his move away from the city. Sixers fans are so outraged by Simmons’ utter disrespect for the franchise that they decided to […]

Carmelo Anthony made his highly-anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and as expected, it didn’t take long before the 10-time All-Star got off the mark for his new team. For his first-ever basket as a member of the Lakers, Melo drained a classic fadeaway jumper over the outstretched arms of Phoenix Suns […]

Both LeBron James and Russell Westbrook have yet to make their respective season debuts for the Los Angeles Lakers. Russ, in particular, has not played his first-ever game for the Purple & Gold, which is why there is a ton of anticipation from LA fans everywhere. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel recently shared his offseason […]

Despite recent indications of the team’s willingness to bring back Ben Simmons for the upcoming season, the Philadelphia 76ers are still trying to find a way to get rid of their want-away star. Simmons has made it abundantly clear that he wants nothing to do with the Sixers, and at this point, Philly is still […]

Golden State Warriors fans everywhere have long been dreaming of the day that Klay Thompson finally returns to action. The All-Star shooting guard has been sidelined by injury over the past two seasons, which is why there’s also a bit of hesitation from his end with regards to his much-anticipated comeback. Thompson was brutally honest […]

The NBPA has offered their support for Kyrie Irving, Bradley Beal, and all other players from around the league that are standing against the COVID-19 vaccine. NBPA executive director Michelle Roberts has sounded off on reports that the Players Association is getting behind the NBA’s decision to withhold pay from players who miss games because […]

After what was a whirlwind of a summer, the Los Angeles Lakers currently have a bit of a logjam at the point guard spot. Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn, and Rajon Rondo are all expected to vie for minutes at the one, with Russ likely to get the starting nod from head coach Frank Vogel. Despite […]

Ben Roethlisberger’s time with the Pittsburgh Steelers appears to be coming to an end. The Steelers have been atrocious to start the new season, and unfortunately for him, Roethlisberger has been the team’s biggest scapegoat thus far. At this point, people are already talking about calling it a career for the two-time Super Bowl champ, […]

If you thought that the Los Angeles Lakers are just one more team in Rajon Rondo’s long list of squads he’s played for, then you’re absolutely wrong. Suiting up for the Purple & Gold means a lot to the former All-Star, and his reaction to his second debut for the Lakers serves as a clear […]

Let’s keep it real. The odds of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James bagging the MVP award this coming season aren’t very good. Nevertheless, this is still The King we’re talking about here, so for him to get ZERO votes in the NBA’s recent GM survey is just straight-up slander. NBA.com recently released the results […]

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a stand-off. The All-Star point guard is reportedly willing to sit out the entirety of the 2021-22 season if he is not traded, while for their part, the Sixers are looking to withhold a significant part of Simmons’ income if he pursues this plan. […]

The start of the NBA regular season is quickly approaching. At this point, the Golden State Warriors still have one spot available on their roster. There are currently a handful of players who are vying for the 15th roster spot for the coming season, and it looks like Stephen Curry has just spilled the beans […]

Chris Paul remains to be one of the most important players on the Phoenix Suns roster right now. The fact that they signed him to a massive $120 million extension over the summer is a clear testament to this fact. Nevertheless, there’s also no denying that CP3 is nearing the tail end of his career. As […]

The NBA is cracking down on several aspects of the game the league believes give certain players an unfair advantage. One particular move that has caused a controversy is the league’s new rule change on baiting offensive fouls. Along with James Harden and Trae Young, Stephen Curry has also been singled out as one of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made so many huge moves during the course of the offseason that at this point, it’s actually quite a challenge to keep up with all of them. For his part, however, there is one particular signing that Anthony Davis is still absorbing. One of the Lakers’ offseason acquisitions that has been […]

Nike recently opened its newest building in its World Headquarters in Oregon, and it’s absolutely mind-blowing. The sportswear giant decided to name the state-of-the-art building after none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, and there’s no denying that it has lived up to the lofty expectations. When you name anything after one of […]

There is very little doubt, if any, about Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors being the greatest shooter of all time. Very few people can challenge this title. More than a few folks would agree that one of them is Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. Especially when it comes to range, Dame is […]

Russell Westbrook is living his best life in LA. If you need proof, then just check out this video he recently posted on his Instagram account. Russ is clearly soaking it all in now that he’s back home and this should put a smile on the face of LeBron James and the rest of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made some big moves in the offseason, and that’s still continuing into training camp. It was reported on Friday that LA has added another key addition to their team ahead of what many consider a championship-or-bust campaign for them. According to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers have hired […]

The 2020 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers made its mark in the history of the league for more than a few reasons. The fact that it was held inside an unprecedented bubble is perhaps the biggest storyline among them all, but one of the most comical narratives has got to […]

A lot will be riding on the shoulders of Paul George this season for the Los Angeles Clippers. Superstar teammate Kawhi Leonard is still dealing with an ACL injury that could force him to sit out most, if not the entirety of the 2021-22 season. At this point, it would be safe to assume that […]

DeAndre Jordan made waves when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer. Not only did he add more star power to LA, but what stood out more is the fact that he spent last season with the Lakers’ biggest threat to the 2022 NBA title in the Brooklyn Nets. Jordan […]

With the season set to tip-off in a couple of weeks’ time, Kevin Durant and his Brooklyn Nets appear to be in the final stages of their preparation. The Nets are the heavy favorites to go all the way this season, and this recent video clip from a scrimmage session could prove just that. The […]

Allen Iverson is undeniably one of, if not the most influential NBA superstars during the late 1990s/early 2000s. He did it all throughout his decorated career. Except for one thing — winning a championship. When asked how often he thinks about not winning an NBA title, Iverson took a deep breath. He needed several seconds […]

A lot will be riding on the shoulders of Anthony Davis for the upcoming season. The Los Angeles Lakers are going to rely heavily on AD throughout the season, and at this point, it looks like the Lakers are his team. There’s also a matter, however, of one LeBron James, who is still widely considered […]

Devin Booker joined the Phoenix Suns for Friday’s practice after the 24-year-old was recently cleared of COVID-19. Booker had quite a few things to say about the hot topic of vaccination, which started off with his confirmation that he is indeed fully vaccinated. The Suns announced on Sunday that Booker was set to miss the […]

Allen Iverson is without a doubt one of the greatest players to have ever picked up a basketball. He has a Hall of Fame career to prove that fact, too. However, there’s also no denying that the Sixers legend also had quite the reputation during his time as a pro. Iverson recently opened up about […]

Netflix scored huge with South Korean drama/thriller Squid Game, as the highly captivating show emerged as one of the most popular programs on the streaming platform. For some reason, a random dude on TikTok decided to call out Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. in a Squid Game-themed rant. A TikToker that goes by the username […]

At 37 years young, it’s no secret that Carmelo Anthony is already at the tail end of his career. At this point, whispers are slowly growing louder with regards to the Los Angeles Lakers veteran’s impending retirement. If you ask him, however, this is the last thing on Melo’s mind right now. Anthony even had […]

LeBron James is without a doubt one of, if not the most popular superstar in the NBA right now. The Los Angeles Lakers icon has built up quite a following through the years, which apparently, also includes adorable little girls. Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Perci Garnier recently posted a video of his daughter, Peyton, impersonating […]

LeBron James will be the first to tell you that the Los Angeles Lakers had a truly disappointing campaign last season. There’s just no denying that L.A.’s title defense came up significantly short. Things have changed considerably for the Lakers this offseason, though, and LeBron himself has revealed the one big difference for the Purple […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has been doing everything he can to get back in shape for the new season. Apparently, this now includes taking a dip in San Francisco Bay. Why, might you ask? Well, just because he’s Klay Thompson. Here’s a look at the Warriors shooting guard literally living up to his […]

The return of Rajon Rondo to the Los Angeles Lakers could make a big difference for LA in the coming season. However, there is expected to be a bit of a logjam at the point guard spot in head coach Frank Vogel’s rotation, with Rondo possibly looking at limited minutes throughout the season. Fellow newcomer […]

Draymond Green missed the first few days of the Golden State Warriors’ training camp due to personal reasons. He re-joined his team on Thursday and unsurprisingly, he had quite a few things to say. One of the topics Green discusses with the media centered around how the Warriors intend to approach the upcoming season. When […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently revealed that he’s already received the COVID-19 vaccine. The King, however, stopped short of promoting the benefits of vaccination by implying that it will always be a personal choice for people if they want to get vaccinated or not. In a shocking turn of events, Senator Ted Cruz […]

The relationship between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick has recently been put under a microscope. This comes after a news report revealed that the New England Patriots coach refused to meet Brady in person following the latter’s decision to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. Brady has finally broken his silence about the much […]

Jimmy Butler is as passionate as they come. This is exactly why it comes to no surprise that he wants to destroy former Miami Heat teammate Goran Dragic when they face off against each other on the basketball court. According to Butler, he wants to put some hurt on Dragic simply because he’s such good […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been one of the strongest proponents of the COVID-19 vaccine. Recently, the legendary big man went off on Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets star’s unwillingness to get vaccinated. This time around, Kareem has set his sights on Washington Wizards stud Bradley Beal and Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. Aside […]