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Ben Simmons is not letting up. Amid all the trade rumors surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers want-away star, Simmons is apparently still doing everything he can to force a move away from the Sixers. According to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, Simmons recently sent the Sixers organization a clear message about the role he intends to play […]

Rajon Rondo has been around the league enough to know what it takes to win. He’s a two-time NBA champion and now that the 35-year-old veteran is on his second stint with the Purple & Gold, Rondo is looking to make it a trifecta of titles. Rondo recently opened up about what he hopes to […]

It’s been nearly 10 years since Ray Allen turned his back on the Boston Celtics to join LeBron James and the Miami Heat. His ex-Celtics teammates have since held a grudge on Allen for his betrayal, but it looks like this decade-long beef could soon come to an end. Celtics icon Paul Pierce recently hinted […]

LeBron James is The King. He’s been the best player in the NBA for many, many years. At this point, however, it looks like his time as the top dog has come. At least this is according to LeBron’s former teammate in Kendrick Perkins. In a recent interview, Perkins revealed why he believes it’s time […]

Chris Bosh came out with a heartfelt message to celebrate his upcoming enshrinement to the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. This is an ultimate honor for the Miami Heat legend, and he made sure to send a shoutout to his “brothers” in his post. For starters, here’s Bosh’s Instagram post wherein he shared an […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have given Ben Simmons a number of reasons to want to leave the team. According to reports, one of them involves Sixers head coach Doc Rivers and a controversial remark he gave moments after Philly was eliminated from the playoffs last season. For starters, here’s how Rivers responded after he was asked […]

Drake made waves over the weekend after the much-anticipated release of his latest studio album. The NBA world also took notice of the Grammy Award-winning rapper’s CLB album with the likes of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo getting a shoutout in one of Drake’s tracks. Drake has since spoken out about the reason behind his […]

It looks like Ben Simmons is now pretty chill about all the drama surrounding his current situation with the Philadelphia 76ers. He decided to have a bit of fun with his soap-operatic existence in a recent Instagram post. He added more fuel to the fire of the trade rumors surrounding his tenure with the Sixers. […]

As of right now, Kevin Love is still a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s no secret, however, that the Cavs have been trying to ship the former All-Star as they try to usher in a new era in Cleveland. According to former Cavs assistant coach James Posey, LeBron James has already played a role […]

Not long after bagging a shocking split-decision victory over Tyron Woodley, it looks like Jake Paul has already found his next opponent. It may come in the form of another former UFC champion in Jorge Masvidal who for his part, had quite a scathing tirade against Paul. Masvidal is clearly doing his bit to hype […]

Brooklyn Nets star Blake Griffin has been in the league for some time now. He has been around the block quite a bit too, so you could say he’s an authority on what goes on behind the scenes in the NBA. On a recent appearance on Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take podcast, Griffin opened up about […]

Kyle Lowry recently opened up about how Kawhi Leonard’s style of play earned him a bit of a notorious reputation among some folks. This time around, another one of Leonard’s former Los Angeles Clippers teammates in Lou Williams, who is now with the Atlanta Hawks, has decided to apeak out on Kawhi’s work ethic. In […]

Monta Ellis is a well-loved figure among the Dallas Mavericks faithful. This is exactly why Mavs fans everywhere were excited to learn that the 35-year-old veteran recently worked out for the team amid his bid for a sensational NBA comeback. Ellis is keeping his options open, though, and the fact that he also worked out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took quite a journey in order to get where they are today in terms of the current state of its star-studded roster. They definitely looked at more than a few potential candidates to fill out the available spots on their lineup, and apparently, this included one of Stephen Curry’s former teammates […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have done a fairly good job in fending off any and all interest in Damian Lillard. They’re also doing all they can to make their superstar happy, but I’m not entirely sure if their latest transaction is going to get Dame all excited. According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The […]

As it turns out, it isn’t just Jayson Tatum who’s been on an offseason transformation journey for the Boston Celtics. Based on a recent photo he shared on Instagram, new Celtics recruit Dennis Schroder is also following suit. Schroder has been working out in the summer and he’s proud to show off the results (h/t […]

Friday produced a huge upset in the world of tennis after reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka suffered a shock defeat in the third round of the Grand Slam tournament. The highly popular Osaka was upset by 18-year-old Canadian national Leylah Fernandez. Osaka took the first set rather convincingly, but Fernandez rallied back to take the […]

Drake made headlines on Friday after the release of his much-anticipated new album entitled “Certified Lover Boy.” Dwyane Wade jumped in on the action with a rather surprising take on Drake’s long-time feud against Kanye West, and unfortunately for him, Wade’s take got destroyed on the mean streets of Twitter. For starters, here’s Dwyane Wade’s […]

Draymond Green isn’t really the type that keeps his feelings to himself. This is exactly why the Golden State Warriors star just had to tell Dwyane Wade to his face about how he felt about Wade’s actions during Team USA’s gold-medal quest in the Tokyo Olympics. Wade, now a part-owner of the Utah Jazz, wished […]

After a rather disappointing 2020-21 season, Tyler Herro has since been linked to a move away from South Beach. It looks like all these rumors were untrue with the Miami Heat now deciding to secure the 21-year-old’s future with the team. According to Heat insider Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat have decided […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is without a doubt one of the biggest names in the NBA today. However, it seems that the Mavs guard is one step behind the New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson — at least in terms of having his own signature shoe. Jordan Brand recently unveiled Zion’s own signature shoe line […]

That didn’t take long. Just one day after it was revealed that LaMarcus Aldridge had been cleared by his doctors to return to the NBA, the seven-time All-Star has now agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for a sensational return to the team. According to reports, Aldridge has put pen to paper on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are doing everything in their power to keep their superstar happy. On top of signing him to a record-breaking supermax extension worth $228 million last year, it looks like the Bucks are planning another huge move to get on the good side of Giannis Antetokounmpo. On Thursday, the Bucks shared a handful […]

Regardless of how much success he had with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant’s legacy with the Dubs will always be scarred by his infamous on-court bust-up against ex-teammate Draymond Green. It was a huge controversy at that time, and to this very day, the narrative remains truly fascinating. Green himself recently made a shocking […]

Carmelo Anthony recently went through his first official workout session in the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility. It was also the first time Melo donned the Purple and Gold, which led to an honest admission from the 10-time NBA All-Star after this momentous occasion. According to Anthony, the fact that he’s now with the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a flurry of moves in the offseason as they look to redeem themselves in the upcoming campaign. They’re not done just yet, though, as they are now being linked to a move for the Brooklyn Nets’ DeAndre Jordan. One particular Eastern Conference executive isn’t too pleased with how the […]

Amid all the trade drama going on between Ben Simmons and the Sixers, the former Rookie of the Year is making sure that he’s keeping in shape. A clip of Simmons taking (and making!) jumpers during a workout session has been making its rounds all over the internet and one man who’s taken notice is […]

There is no more polarizing issue in the NFL right now than that of player vaccinations. This is actually one of the hottest topics in the country today, so it isn’t surprising that America’s No. 1 sport is also going through the same cycle. As it turns out, the Indianapolis Colts have taken a clear […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is never short on confidence. So much so, that the 20-year-old recently made an audacious, Michael Jordan-sized claim that should scare LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the rest of the NBA. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch revealed that Edwards literally grew taller during the offseason. Apparently, Minnesota’s first overall pick […]

Wednesday marked Max Kellerman’s final day on ESPN’s First Take after a memorable five-year run. Unfortunately, Stephen A Smith was not in the studio to bid his buddy farewell on his last day, but the renowned ESPN anchor made sure to call in to say goodbye. It was Stephen A himself who shared a clip of […]

LeBron James might be the NBA’s biggest earner on Instagram, but it looks like Giannis Antetokounmpo is making his own name on the mean streets of TikTok. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar is making the video-sharing social media platform his domain and he’s getting paid quite a lot for it. In a recent poll compiled by […]

One team that appears to have officially bowed out of the race for Ben Simmons is the Sacramento Kings. Reports suggest that the Kings have decided to pull the plug on their chase for the Sixers’ want-away star after refusing to meet Philadelphia’s lofty asking price for Simmons. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, […]

Despite the fact that both Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal have been nothing but loyal to their respective teams, word around the league is that they still remain to be the superstars that are most likely to be traded in the near future. The Portland Trail Blazers and the Washington Wizards, respectively, do not appear […]

Ben Simmons is one step closer to leaving the Philadelphia 76ers. On Tuesday, the All-Star point guard officially demanded a trade from the Sixers and it now feels just a matter of time before his much-anticipated exit comes to fruition. As it turns out, however, Sixers superstar big man Joel Embiid may have played a […]

$500. That’s the starting bid for a pair of used Michael Jordan boxer shorts that recently went up for sale via auction. Quite a reasonable price for a piece of GOAT memorabilia, right? That is if you’re into that kind of thing. MJ’s underwear is being auctioned off at Leland’s and as of writing, it’s […]

Jason Kidd knows a thing or two about winning a championship with the Dallas Mavericks. This is exactly what the newly-installed Mavs coach wants to deliver for his beloved franchise, and it is clear that Kidd already has his sights set on an NBA title as early as now. In a recent interview, however, Kidd […]

Patrick Beverley may be the newest dude on the block for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but this isn’t stopping him from doing his fair share of recruitment for his new squad. The 33-year-old veteran has set his sights on Philadelphia 76ers want-away star Ben Simmons who made his trade demand with the Sixers official on Tuesday. […]

Ben Simmons might know that Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is a huge fan of football… or soccer, as it is more commonly called in the United States. The Sixers big man has been quite active on Twitter in recent days, openly discussing the goings-on in the world of international football. On Tuesday, Embiid came […]

The administration of the COVID-19 vaccines has been one of the most polarizing issues in America today. Despite the scientific data provided with regards to the many benefits of vaccination, there are still a fair amount of Americans who refuse to get vaccinated. Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen has some pretty strong feelings about […]