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Despite what appears to be some overwhelming support in the fight against racial injustice, there is still no denying that the issue remains to be a fairly polarizing one. Take for instance the case of Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, who himself admitted that he has lost more than a few followers on social media […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert has shared his two cents worth on the issue of racial discrimination that has mired the nation of late. The reigning back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year came out with a very personal statement via Twitter, as he shared a photo of his father, who is black, and his […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has provided a definitive statement with regards to the team’s stance on head coach Mike D’Antoni potentially not joining the Rockets in the Orlando bubble. D’Antoni is currently the second oldest coach in the league at 69, and there have been legitimate concerns about the veteran coach being vulnerable […]

The discussion between who the better player is between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James appears to be a debate that will perpetually rage on for generations to come. At the end of the day, there is no definitive way to determine who the GOAT really is. It will […]

It’s hard to deny that NBA executives have a difficult job, and having to make so many tough decisions will ultimately lead to some disastrous ones. There are times when decisions are so catastrophic that they end up making it on a top-five list of the most disastrous decisions in NBA history. 5. 1978 NBA […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is one of the most prominent sports analysts in the world today. His trademark ferociousness and unbridled passion whenever he speaks is second to none, and more often than not, these are exactly the tools he utilizes to verbally outduel his opponent whenever he gets into a heated debate. It has […]

Pau Gasol has recently given his most straightforward indication yet about wanting to make an unexpected comeback to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. According to Gasol, he has a strong desire to play again next term, and aside from his former team Barcelona, the 39-year-old is also looking at potentially finishing off his decorated […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and current TNT broadcaster Reggie Miller has absolutely gone off on the NYPD police chief about a recent rant the high-ranking officer delivered pertaining to how the police force has been mistreated of late. Miller did not have any sympathy whatsoever for what the chief was complaining about, and the Indiana […]

Portland Trail Blazers 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony has been quite vocal of late with regards to the social injustices that have mired the nation. The 36-year-old has now come out with a new proposition pertaining to top NBA prospects potentially joining HBCU’s or Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to Anthony, all this movement needs […]

The mean streets of Twitter have absolutely gone all-in with their support of the “defund the police” campaign. So much so, that basketball fans on Twitter have decided to rework several NBA team logos to display the “defund the police” slogan. In line with the protests against racial injustice and police brutality, a movement has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers became a dynasty during the early 2000s by winning three straight championships, but  they did face some major threats along the way. While the Lakers ultimately prevailed in the end in 2000, 2001, and 2002, there were multiple occasions during this run where it looked like they may fall short. Let’s […]

The long-standing feud between former Boston Celtics teammates Cedric Maxwell and Larry Bird is well-documented. Reports state that there was envy on Maxwell’s end as Bird rose to fame, which eventually resulted to the former getting traded in 1985. Now, as it turns out, they were never able to hash things out — something that […]

It was recently announced that the National Basketball Coaches Association intends to establish a racial injustice and reform committee as a response to the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police and several other acts of racial discrimination that has mired the nation of late. One of the individuals that will […]

The New York Knicks are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. They have quite a rich history that includes more than a few headline-grabbing narratives. What we will be focusing on, however, are a number of potentially franchise-altering trade deals that the Knicks allegedly came close to, but for one reason or […]

Boston Celtics stud Jaylen Brown has been making headlines of late for his heavy involvement in the fight against social injustice. The 23-year-old just took it a step further by announcing that he would like to set up his own political media outlet. Brown took to Twitter to share his idea: I want to create […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the owner of one of the best handles in the game today. Nonetheless, the former two-time MVP winner still gets impressed when he comes across the occasional flashy dribbler — especially when it’s a one-armed boy. Curry recently shared a video on Weibo, China’s own social media platform, […]

CNN recently reported that the White House is planning to have President Donald Trump give out a speech addressing the current issue of racial discrimination that has gripped the entire nation. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr did not exactly think this was a good idea, and the three-time NBA champion coach did not […]

At 39 years of age, Milwaukee Bucks veteran Kyle Korver is no spring chicken. This is exactly why the sharp-shooting swingman has been putting in an extra effort to stay in shape while in quarantine. According to Korver, he has his neighbor to thank for helping him stay sharp throughout the hiatus: “My neighbor has […]

There were whispers about the great Scottie Pippen once being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers during the tail end of his career. Rumor has it that Pippen himself tried to force a move to the Purple & Gold after spending a single season with the Houston Rockets in the 1998-99 campaign. As it turns […]

The latest coronavirus infection report in Orange County, Florida is not a welcome development in terms of the NBA’s plan to play the remainder of the 2019-20 season in Disney World. Unfortunately, the number of coronavirus positive results has increased over the past few days in Orange County, which is the home of the Walt […]

If you had any doubt about the significant financial impact the return of the NBA will have not only on the league, but for individual teams as well, then you would only need to look at how much the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to net for playing eight regular seasons games in the league’s […]

The late, great Kobe Bryant will be headlining this year’s class of Hall of Fame inductees. With the enshrinement ceremonies fast approaching, it has been revealed that the family of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, led by his wife, Vanessa, has every intention of playing a significant role in the ceremony. According to Naismith Memorial […]

Current and former Sacramento Kings players are some of the latest NBA personalities to take part in the peaceful protests calling for justice for the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25. 28-year-old forward Harrison Barnes was front and center, as he passionately addressed the Sacramento crowd about the […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine was recently asked how he feels about current head coach Jim Boylen and all the uncertainty surrounding his job security. The 6-foot-6 Bulls guard did not exactly take a stand on the issue, and instead came up with a rather safe response so he wouldn’t get in trouble. According to […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is explicitly standing up for his once-embattled general manager with regards to the latter’s controversial tweet about supporting the Hong Kong protests last year. In a Q&A with Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Fertitta had this to say about his thoughts on Morey’s previous tweet, which was actually deleted […]

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has shared his thoughts on recent statements made by United States President Donald Trump about kneeling during the national anthem. Based on his reaction, it is safe to say that Russell is in complete disagreement with President Trump saying that kneeling during the anthem is a blatant sign of disrespect. […]

In case you missed it, one-time NBA champ JR Smith beat up a man last week in Los Angeles after he allegedly caught the culprit vandalizing his car. As it turns out, however, it is unlikely that Smith will be facing criminal charges. Via TMZ Sports: Law enforcement sources tell us … the victim has […]

More than a few NBA players have made their voices heard — with a handful of them even taking the streets to take part in the peaceful protests — with regard to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25. As it turns out, Floyd himself was a huge […]

The basketball world has been overwhelmed with anticipation after the NBA confirmed plans to resume the 2019-20 season by the end of July. However, former head coach and current ESPN broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy has come out with a stern warning to the league in the unfortunate event that a player contracts the coronavirus. Much […]

No less than Chicago Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas has affirmed the team’s commitment to 23-year-old power forward Lauri Markkanen for the long haul. According to the Bulls’ top executive, the team is fully committed to finding any and all ways to help the 7-foot big man attain his “best version” for next season. […]

With the NBA recently laying out its plans on how it intends to see out the remainder of the 2019-20 season, it was also made clear that for the other eight teams that did not get an invite to Disney World in Florida, their respective seasons are now over. In line with this, what we […]

Michael Jordan is the best ever. The GOAT. It’s as simple as that. The records he broke, the championships he won, the dynasty he led, the legacy he left — these are all testament to this undeniable fact. If you need more convincing then perhaps the best place to start is with some of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will go down in history as one of the greatest players to have ever played the sport. This makes it such a difficult task to narrow down his best performances into just five different games. That was the exact task that we endeavored today, and despite a number of […]

The four-and-a-half month delay of the current NBA campaign has created a ripple effect in terms of future significant dates beyond this season. One important event in the NBA calendar that has likewise been pushed back is that of the offseason free agency window. As it seems, however, this has turned out to be a […]

The NBA is taking a revolutionary approach to see out the remainder of the season. It was recently confirmed that the league intends to play out the remaining games of the coronavirus-struck campaign in a bubble in Disney World Florida. In line with this, it appears that the NBA is getting even more creative by […]

Stephen Curry was among a number of Golden State Warriors players that recently attended the peaceful “Black Lives Matter” protests in the streets of Oakland. This rally was organized by Curry’s teammate, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and the 27-year-old rookie opened up about what Curry’s presence in the protest meant for him. According to Toscano-Anderson, he understands […]

Before Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2016, the Washington Wizards were one of the teams that went all out to try and sign the former NBA MVP. Everyone knows that that plan did not come to fruition, but as it turns out, John Wall knew all along that they were never […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Robin Lopez has raised a pretty valid concern about the NBA’s decision to use Disney World in Florida as the bubble for the remainder of the season. It has nothing to do with the threat of the coronavirus whatsoever, though, and it’s something straight out of the Robin Lopez book of […]

Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin has weighed in on the controversy surrounding New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. According to Griffin, Brees and the Saints should sign Colin Kaepernick to truly make amends for the insensitive comments earlier blurted out by the New Orleans star quarterback. Griffin took to Twitter to propose his rather revolutionary […]