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Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlikely to take the court for the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday when they take on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. However, it looks like the former back-to-back MVP could be good to go if the series goes to Game 7. Giannis is still dealing with a […]

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson is a pretty generous dude. He proved this fact yet again after leaving a $1,000 tip at an IHOP in Portland for a total food bill of just $33.53. It also so happens that Ochocinco isn’t the most humble guy around — as is proven by his hilarious claim […]

There are few greater rivalries from the 1990s than that of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons. As it turns out, there’s still a bit of beef between the players from these two iconic sides. At least this appears to be the case for Pistons legend Rick Mahorn. In a recent interview on […]

Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. Not too many will contest this fact. It also so happens that Jordan is also the GOAT trash talker. Just ask Charlotte Hornets legend Larry Johnson. Johnson, a two-time All-Star and a former Rookie of the Year winner, recently shared his first-hand experience against Michael Jordan’s unmatched […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may have been watching from the sidelines for the Milwaukee Bucks’ pivotal Game 5 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday but this did not stop him from cheering his team on. The former back-to-back MVP went bonkers on the bench after a rare Brook Lopez poster. Lopez took off from way out […]

LaMelo Ball is definitely following in the footsteps of the great Michael Jordan. It also helps that MJ is the owner of the Charlotte Hornets, which has put Ball in a great position to learn from the GOAT. We’re not talking about Ball’s potential on the basketball court right now, though. What the Hornets youngster […]

Could Damian Lillard actually be on his way out of the Portland Trail Blazers this summer? He’s already stated multiple times in the past that he intends to see out his career in Portland, but with all the rumblings going on right now, it’s hard not to at least consider Lillard’s exit. According to an […]

It was a historic evening for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday as they booked their spot in the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly three decades. Devin Booker was at the center of Phoenix’s triumph and it comes as no surprise that his girlfriend, Kendall Jenner had quite a message for him and […]

It’s official. The Phoenix Suns have booked their place in the NBA Finals after their momentous Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Staples Center on Wednesday night. This is the first time the Suns will be in the Finals since 1993 and it’s a truly historic achievement by this group. Chris Paul, […]

As Team USA makes its final preparations for the upcoming summer Olympics, one of the most glaring absences from the squad is none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Then again, no one really expected the four-time NBA champ to join the national squad, and at this point, it looks like this is […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made an official announcement on the status of superstar point guard Trae Young for Thursday’s Game 5 bout against the Milwaukee Bucks. Young sustained an ankle injury in Game 3 and was unable to suit up for Atlanta’s blowout win in Game 4. By the looks of it, it does appear […]

The entire basketball world held a collective breath as soon as Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered what turned out to be a hyperextended knee in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between his Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks. Players from around the league have taken to Twitter as they send their well wishes […]

The Boston Celtics have already made some major changes in the front office and by the looks of it, the squad might be in line for a complete overhaul in the offseason. In a recent interview, team co-owner Wyc Grousbeck hinted at this prospect as he discussed the squad’s immediate future. Based on his statement, […]

Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and the rest of the NBA on TNT crew got quite a surprise during their pregame show of Tuesday’s Game 4 showdown between the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks. Chuck came out with another one of his guarantees and it resulted in an epic appearance from none other than the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism for their decision to hire Chauncey Billups as the team’s new head coach. Billups has seen his character attacked over the past few days, with his two-decade-old rape allegations recently being brought back to the surface. In a recent press […]

Remember that time when Drake dawned a Doris Burke shirt that had the words “Woman Crush Everyday” plastered all over it? That caused quite a stir in and around the NBA as it — to some extent — further brought Burke into the mainstream spotlight. The big question is, however, whether or not Burke truly […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard will be one of the biggest stars representing Team USA for the upcoming Olympics. He’s been quite involved with the national squad, with reports also emerging that he, along with Kevin Durant, was responsible for recruiting other NBA stars to the roster. As it turns out, however, Lillard is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks used a strong fourth-quarter effort to defeat the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It’s probably no coincidence that Trae Young’s ankle tweak in the third quarter coincided with the Hawks falling flat in the fourth period. After reports surfaced that he’s questionable to take the […]

Barely a few weeks into their offseason and already, the Utah Jazz have had a major shake-up in their front office. Long-time president for basketball operations Dennis Lindsey is out, with general manager Justin Zanik now reportedly calling the shots at the top. As it turns out, however, there appears to be much more to […]

One of the biggest reasons behind the backlash the Portland Trail Blazers has received over their decision to hire Chauncey Billups as their new head coach is the fact that they chose the former NBA champ over San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon. Hammon was reportedly one of the frontrunners to land the job, but […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is not exactly the type of guy who has a ton of things to say to the media. This dude usually keeps his head down and he does what he does best — play some elite-level basketball. However, Tatum could not help but sound off on the league’s decision to […]

If you still don’t know by know, PJ Tucker is the main man when it comes to the freshest pairs of kicks in and around the NBA. So much so, that even Milwaukee Bucks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo is left in awe by Tucker’s insane shoe game. As the pair boarded their flight to Atlanta to […]

One of the biggest storylines to come out of the Western Conference Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers has been Devin Booker’s broken nose. Apparently, Suns teammate Deandre Ayton thought it was a great idea to hilariously roast Booker and his unfortunate facial injury with his pre-game outfit. Ayton wore his […]

Injuries absolutely took their toll on the Los Angeles Lakers and their extremely brief playoff run this season. Anthony Davis was clearly not a hundred percent in LA’s first-round battle against the Phoenix Suns, and it resulted in a shock exit for the defending champs. Davis recently spoke to the media as he provided an […]

While it isn’t exactly the most ideal situation for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team is more than willing to let assistant coach Jason Kidd leave the squad to pursue a better position elsewhere. This comes in the form of the head coaching post with the Mavs, and as it turns out, Kidd will be […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are looking to make some big moves in the offseason. One player that has been rumored to be on their radar is New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, who himself is set to enter free agency in the summer. As it turns out, the feeling might actually […]

News came out on Friday that the Portland Trail Blazers were on the verge of hiring Chauncey Billups as the team’s new head coach. While some believe that this was an excellent move for the Blazers, it looks like Twitter was not on the same page. The mean streets of Twitter absolutely blasted the Blazers […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have absolutely missed the services of Kawhi Leonard since their superstar went down with a knee injury a few weeks back. Despite not being able to take the floor, Leonard has been very supportive of his teammates as they look to book their place in the NBA Finals. All does not […]

It looks like the Portland Trail Blazers are closing in on their next head coach. Reports suggest that the Blazers have narrowed down their options for the job opening with Chauncey Billups now considered to be the favorite to serve as the successor of Terry Stotts. This report comes via ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski: […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2021 NBA Draft with just one draft pick, so they definitely have to make it count. They currently have possession of the No. 22 overall pick, and based on reports, it looks like the Purple & Gold intend to use it on a prospect that could help LeBron James […]

Damian Lillard has always remained loyal to the Portland Trail Blazers. Now more than ever, though, his resolve is going to get tested. After another disappointing campaign for the Blazers, it appears that Lillard is no longer as happy as he once was in Portland. There have been rumors of a potential move away from […]

Scottie Pippen pretty much put the NBA world into a frenzy after his scandalous GQ interview was published. One of the more contentious bits from the unfiltered interview was Pippen’s revelation about his relationship with former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. As it turns out, there’s much more to this than what we saw on […]

Ben Simmons, Doc Rivers, Charles Barkley, Phil Jackson. These are just a few NBA personalities that Scottie Pippen has decided to declare war on after his interview for GQ was published. As it turns out, the Chicago Bulls legend could not care less. Pippen’s scandalous statements have made headlines with some folks criticizing him for […]

The Phoenix Suns will finally get their star point guard back on Wednesday when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Chris Paul has finally cleared the league’s health and safety protocols and has been confirmed for Game 3 — excellent news for the Suns, no doubt. […]

Al Horford is making his way back to the Boston Celtics. Two years after parting ways with the team, the five-time All-Star is now set for an emotional return to Beantown in a trade deal that sent Kemba Walker to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Horford recently shared his honest thoughts on the trade as he […]

Scottie Pippen definitely ruffled a few feathers in his recent interview with GQ. One of the personalities that were on his radar was none other than fellow Hall of Famer and former teammate with the Houston Rockets, Charles Barkley. It’s no secret that Pip and Barkley weren’t/aren’t the best of friends, and in his recent […]

NBA analyst Jay Williams made headlines on Wednesday after he made the audacious claim that newly-hired Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is the first Cs “head coach of color.” He was clearly wrong about this factoid and a lot of people called him out for his ignorance — including a completely baffled LeBron James. […]

Deandre Ayton has been exhausting headlines over the past 24 hours all thanks to his game-winning heroics for the Phoenix Suns in their Game 2 bout against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. As it turns out, however, even Ayton himself was a bit confused right after he scored that epic alley-oop. By his […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ superstar trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving might be this era’s most dominant Big 3 iteration, but when talking about the originators of this very concept, you cannot not talk about the Miami Heat Big 3. For his part, however, Chris Bosh seems to believe that his trifecta with […]