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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic almost got his head clobbered by an automated rail camera during the Mavs’ recent scrimmage game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Doncic himself came across the clip on social media. The Slovenian national could not help but compare himself to Neo of “The Matrix” as he impressively dodged the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis suffered an eye injury on Saturday in a scrimmage game against the Orlando Magic. While the injury does not appear to be anything too serious, Davis might miss Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, and perhaps more than that. Reporting from inside the Disney World bubble, […]

A new set of issues has reportedly emerged within the Chicago Bulls organization, and this time around, it revolves around the new front office’s alleged unwillingness to hear out the players’ concerns pertaining to head coach Jim Boylen. This reports comes via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times: As one Bulls player told the […]

The much-publicized dispute between Utah Jazz teammates Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchel stemming from both players testing positive for COVID-19 now seems to be a thing of the past. This is according to Gobert himself, who recently shared how he and Mitchell made amends. Gobert admitted that there was a real sense of resentment between […]

It was earlier reported that players from the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans intend to take a knee during the playing of the national anthem during the first game of the NBA restart scheduled for Thursday night. League commissioner Adam Silver has shared his two cents on the matter. Silver admitted that he […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran point guard and NBPA president Chris Paul is making sure that players use up their free time productively while inside the Disney World bubble. Recently, the 10-time All-Star organized a Zoom conference between close to 40 players and Tamika Taylor, the mother of Breonna Taylor. It was a chance for the […]

Michael Jordan has once again spoken out against the issue of systemic racism that has plagued the nation. Together with his own Jordan Brand, MJ made an official statement on how he believes social justice can be attained. To start off, Jordan talked about the relevance of the Black vote, and how he and his […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal once coached Denver Nuggets big man Bol Bol during the latter’s younger years. Recently, the Hall of Famer narrated an interesting story about the time he suspended Bol for going out with rapper Soulja Boy a night before a game. Shaq, currently a host of the acclaimed “Inside the NBA” program […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not going to let anything stop him from celebrating his world-famous Tuesday habit. As it turns out, LeBron is still intent on carrying on with his “Taco Tuesday” tradition despite being in the confines of the Disney World bubble. James was recently captured literally screaming his famed “Taco […]

Today we take a look at Sergio Ramos’ net worth in 2020, and exactly how he grew his bank account throughout his illustrious career. Real Madrid is undeniably one of the biggest football clubs in the entire planet. This team has a rich history that dates back more than a century. One of the most […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and former team president Magic Johnson has given his two cents worth on the MVP debate between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Unsurprisingly, Magic is going with LeBron, a player who he himself recruited to LA in 2018, as the clear winner. Johnson detailed his argument to […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers currently on the outside looking in on the playoff spots in the Western Conference, Jusuf Nurkic has a very straightforward yet extremely accurate assessment about their postseason hopes. According to Nurkic, it all boils down to one thing, or one person rather, in Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard. “If […]

Much has been said — both in a positive and a negative light — about Tom Thibodeau since he was announced by the New York Knicks front office as their new man at the helm. For former colleague Jeff Van Gundy though, he firmly believes that Thibodeau does not deserve the heavy criticisms that have […]

Players of the Utah Jazz are going all-in on the NBA’s initiative allowing them to change the names at the back of their jerseys. It’s become the most visible way the that NBA has allowed players to promoting social justice. Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has been one of the most vocal about his stand for […]

Among every single person inside the NBA’s Disney World bubble, there’s no denying that it is the players that run the biggest risk of potentially contracting the dreaded coronavirus. Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard shared his two cents on this matter, and admitted that this is indeed a worrisome thought. According to the reigning […]

It has been announced that Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard aka Dame D.O.L.L.A. will have his very own music featured on the NBA 2K21 soundtrack. This report comes via ClutchPoints’ own Ryan Ward: . @NBA2K announced that #NBA2K21 is unveiling its brand-new in-game soundtrack. Featuring two new unreleased tracks from NBA 2K21 […]

The great Michael Jordan’s first-ever Chicago Bulls jersey is being auctioned, and it could reportedly fetch close to half a million dollars once it is sold to an avid collector. This report comes via Firstpost.com: The red and white jersey emblazoned with Jordan’s name and the number 23 is expected to fetch between $200,000 and […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden takes scrimmage games very seriously. If you need proof of this, then you just need to know about how he refused to come out late in the game on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni wanted to take out Harden with four minutes remaining in the […]

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Miami Marlins after more members of their organization tested positive for COVID-19. This recent development has forced the front office to make a drastic decision, opting to cancel the team’s home opener scheduled for Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news via […]

One of the biggest concerns brought about by the current COVID-19 pandemic is the adverse effect it will have on NBA franchises from a financial perspective. This, however, does not seem to be the case for the Los Angeles Lakers, who reportedly won’t have any trouble re-signing All-Star big man Anthony Davis to a massive […]

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka earlier expressed his belief in how his team can match up “perfectly” with the league-best Milwaukee Bucks. Toronto veteran point guard Kyle Lowry was asked to share his two cents worth about the matter, and the six-time All-Star had a somewhat mixed reaction to the same. Speaking to Joe […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and his team should get a ton of credit for ensuring that the pandemic-hit 2019-20 campaign sees its conclusion. The commissioner is set to make his first visit to the campus, and he recently opened up about how he currently feels about the situation. Silver first expressed his appreciation for the […]

At one point in his career, Mesut Ozil was the second-highest paid player in the English Premier League, taking home a salary close to half a million dollars per week. That is indeed a staggering amount, but once you take a look at the German’s journey, you will be able to comprehend (somewhat) how and […]

It was recently reported that a group including Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is bidding for the purchase of the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise. A new report has just emerged providing more details on this potential sale. Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press reports that Garnett intends to put in a significant investment in the potential […]

If you’re a betting man, then you’re likely to take Giannis Antetokounmpo as your pick for this season’s Most Valuable Player award — and for good reason. The 25-year-old has been killing it for the Milwaukee Bucks, leading his team to the best record in the league thus far. Moreover, he’s also putting up better […]

Every single edition of the widely-popular NBA 2K franchise seems to induce some not-so-favorable reactions from its audience. For the most part, the game is amazing, but there are just some quirks that even the most casual players may tend to complain about. One such issue are the players’ ratings. This has perhaps been, and […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar big man Joel Embiid appears to have sustained a minor injury of late, with reports now emerging that the 26-year-old is currently dealing with a calf issue. NBA insider Keith Pompey reports that Embiid will not be able to participate in the Sixers’ scrimmage game on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder: […]

While some NBA players have been complaining about having to wear a mask at all times while inside the bubble, it is actually quite the contrary for two of the league’s most senior coaches in Mike D’Antoni of the Houston Rockets and Alvin Gentry of the New Orleans Pelicans. The two head coaches were asked […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams is facing a 10-day quarantine on the NBA’s Orlando campus after making a stop at Magic City in Atlanta to pick up food during an excused absence, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Williams will miss the Clippers’ first two seeding games. LA returns to action […]

With the 2020 WNBA season officially underway, no less than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James showed his full support for the league by rocking WNBA merch on Saturday. James is not the only one who joined in on this initiative, with a fair amount of other NBA players also opting to show their full […]

If you’re in need of a pick-me-up today, we’ve certainly got the thing for you. If this clip of Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet’s daughter doesn’t make you smile … you can probably try and look elsewhere. Anyway, VanVleet’s young daughter, Sanaa, had the most adorable reaction upon seeing her dad on the television. Here’s […]

The New York Knicks have finally ended their search for the team’s next head coach. After much speculation and a back-and-forth, the Knicks announced that Tom Thibodeau will be the next man up, as the organization looks to get out of what fees like an eternity of dark years. Despite some criticism, Tibodeau seems to […]

Antoine Griezmann announced his official arrival as one of the top footballers in the world when he helped France lift the much-coveted FIFA World Cup in 2018. Nevertheless, he was already a big  enough name long before that, and throughout his career, the French forward has amassed quite a fortune from his football salary. Below […]

Supporters of the New Orleans Pelicans can now breathe a sigh of relief with regard to the status of their young phenom, Zion Williamson. NBA insider Shams Charania has just revealed that after returning from a quick personal trip outside the Disney World bubble, Williamson should be available for his team’s first scrimmage game on […]

The NBA is reportedly taking another step towards distancing itself from China, with its latest move involving the league’s disassociation with a basketball academy in the Xinjiang province of China. NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum recently sent out a letter clearing up the league’s non-involvement with the said academy. This was in response to questions […]

A Greek scholar has been given the boot after inexplicably sending out a racist remark aimed towards Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to a report by Yahoo! News, a man named Konstantinos Kalemis has been relieved of his government-affiliated post after labeling Giannis Antetokounmpo as a “monkey” on Twitter. While Kalemis deleted his tweet […]

Life inside the Disney World bubble can get pretty dull for NBA players. So much so, that they seem to have found a creative way to pass the time while also tending to their physical needs. According to reports, the players have an unwritten rule about not snitching on one another when it comes to […]

Based on earlier reports, Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine might just be on the trading block. The New York Knicks — along with their cross-town rivals, the Brooklyn Nets — were the two teams that were identified as potential destinations for LaVine, with both sides reportedly already doing their homework on the 25-year-old combo guard. […]

The Utah Jazz and their spectacular PR and marketing team deserve a commendation for their recent NBA Awards campaign for Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert and Jordan Clarkson. Utah used comic books as a way to push for Mitchell as an All-NBA team member, Gobert as the Defensive Player of the Year, and Clarkson as the […]