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The Brooklyn Nets have all of a sudden emerged as one of the top betting favorites to win the 2020 NBA title, trailing only the Los Angeles Lakers in terms of bets placed since the season went on hiatus. In a recent report by Alex Schiffer of The Athletic, he notes that the Nets have […]

The perpetual issue of racial discrimination has once again reared its ugly head of late, with the recent death of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the hands of the police making headlines. Another video that is making its rounds on social media is that of “Central Park Karen,” who wrongfully accused an African American man […]

There’s no denying that Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Phoenix Suns stud Devin Booker are two of the fastest rising young stars in the NBA today. Tatum and Booker were pitted against each other in a recent Twitter poll asking who the more skilled scorer is among the two. Booker caught wind of the […]

Boston Celtics stud Jayson Tatum recently guested on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” and one of the topic of discussions was his memorable dunk over the great LeBron James a few years back. Tatum relived the moment as if it happened yesterday. After all, it’s not everyday you get to posterize one of the greatest players […]

The death of 46-year-old African American George Floyd on Tuesday at the hands of Minneapolis police has caught the attention of the entire nation. As it turns out, Floyd was a friend of retired NBA player Stephen Jackson. The one-time NBA champ took to social media to share his grief and disgust over what had […]

Former five-time All-Star and Sacramento Kings legend Chris Webber hung up his sneakers in 2008. Given the fact that each player is eligible to be enshrined to the Hall of Fame three years after retirement, the 47-year-old has been snubbed for nearly a decade now. For a couple of Webber’s former teammates, they simply cannot […]

Not so long ago, Grammy-award winning artist Rihanna was caught by the cameras in what appeared to be a moment of appreciation for the one and only Los Angeles Lakers legend Alex Caruso. The 6-foot-5 point guard has recently opened up about that infamous moment, and has vowed to make a move the next time […]

When it comes to the greatest free agent signings in the history of the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers have got to be mentioned in the conversation when they signed LeBron James in 2014. Not only is this because LeBron is one of the best players this game has ever seen, but more importantly, this brought […]

Dallas Mavericks billionaire owner Mark Cuban has spoken out again about what he believes is going to happen to the NBA if and when the season is able to resume in the near future. The Mavs owner has outlined the date of Sept. 25, saying that the current campaign will end on or before said […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has opened up about why he believes the NBA is still holding out on its decision to resume the current season. According to the Mavs boss, the primary cause of the delay is the lack of availability of testing kits. According to Cuban, he is growing in confidence that the […]

Tarik Black, a 6-foot-9 center who played in the NBA between 2014 and 2018, is not exactly a household name. Nevertheless, the former Kansas standout had the privilege of playing alongside the late Kobe Bryant during his brief stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Black recently spoke with Matt Trait of KUsports.com and revealed the […]

A lot has been said about Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and the amazing debut campaign he has had so far. However, there is perhaps no higher praise than the recent statement of Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, who claims that Morant is the future of the NBA. According to the Detroit Pistons legend, he […]

In 2018, the New York Knicks hired David Fizdale as the team’s new head coach in the hopes that he would be the right man to resurrect the team from what had been an awful past few years for the franchise. While that did not exactly work out, it’s interesting to learn there was a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is front and center in Nike’s newest inspirational ad, except this features the 16-time NBA All-Star during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers as he led that epic NBA Finals comeback against the Golden State Warriors in 2016. James lent his familiar voice to narrate the inspirational message in the […]

There have been plenty of memorable playoff matchups throughout the NBA’s existence mostly because of the grueling competitive basketball between two equally deserving clubs. But in some cases, the ending is mired with controversy. Here are some of the five notable ones. 5. 1998 NBA Finals Fresh off the unparalleled success of ESPN and Netflix’s […]

ESPN and Netflix’s “The Last Dance” docuseries had its fair share of intense moments throughout the 10-part series. However, there’s no denying that the fight between Michael Jordan and Steve Kerr during practice stands out as one of the more memorable bits of the show. As it turns out, that infamous incident more than two […]

One of the most emotional bits of ESPN’s recently-concluded hit docuseries “The Last Dance” featured former Chicago Bulls guard and current Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and the story behind the murder of his father. In the series, Kerr narrated how his father was killed in Beirut, Lebanon as part of a political […]

Charles Barkley has chimed on on the whole Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate. Barkley, who himself had the opportunity to play against Jordan on more than a few occasions during his heyday, says that he believes it is simply not right to compare LeBron to MJ. “In my opinion, Michael the GOAT,” Barkley said […]

Former Boston Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins in on the mic again, and this time, he has shed some light on the whole Rajon Rondo-Ray Allen feud. According to Perkins, this all began when Allen wanted to get Rondo off the team in exchange for Chris Paul. Perkins recently went on an interview on Sirius […]

During his time in the league, former NBA big man Will Perdue had the privilege of playing under two of the greatest coaches in the history of the game: Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich. Recently, the four-time NBA champ opened about his thoughts on both coaches. Perdue said Phil Jackson’s coaching style revolved around how […]

The Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls docu-series “The Last Dance” has prompted several old feuds Jordan had in his past to resurface. Perhaps none more intriguing than that of MJ’s bitter rivalry against Isiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons. Thomas has opened up again about his rather unsavory relationship with Jordan, and this time around, the Pistons […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is set to have his new pair of Nike sneakers released tomorrow. Named the Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage “Motivation” pair, the new signature shoe of the Sixers stud takes on the form of Converse’s all-time favorite Chuck Taylor sneakers. Simmons recently went on an Instagram Live interview with Slam Magazine, […]

As initially expected, the recently-concluded “The Last Dance” docuseries has garnered some mixed reactions following its conclusion last Sunday. This includes some not-so-positive feedback from no less than a couple of Michael Jordan’s former teammates with the Chicago Bulls in Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant. For his part, former Bulls bad boy Dennis Rodman isn’t […]

Charles Barkley joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984 as the fifth overall pick in the draft. Having spent his first eight seasons in the league with the Sixers, the Hall of Famer himself admitted that in his mind, this was not one of the best stints of his decorated career. According to Barkley, a couple […]

Last week, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that he needed a two-to-four-week window to make a decision on whether or not the NBA season would resume. As it appears, a new development has emerged involving the Houston Rockets’ home court as a potential venue for the NBA should the commissioner opt to resume the season. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are making some significant moves to help prevent the spread of the dreaded coronavirus. According to Malika Andrews of ESPN, the Timberwolves are linking up with the Mayo Clinic in an initiative that will aim to not only understand the virus more, but also determine the effects it has had on the […]

It was recently revealed that New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson was given special permission to carry on with his rehab in the team’s practice facility despite it being closed because of the lockdown. Christian Clark of NOLA.com reports that the Pelicans submitted a formal request to the league for their young star to […]

By the end of the 1992 season, Charles Barkley was coming off six consecutive All-Star team appearances with the Philadelphia 76ers. His time with Philly had come to an end at that point, and according to the Hall of Famer, he actually preferred to have been traded to the Portland Trail Blazers instead of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol recently went on an interview with Omar Raja of ESPN, and as expected, one of the topics of the conversation delved into his relationship with the late great Kobe Bryant. An emotional Gasol opened up about Bryant and how they had an instant connection from the get-go. This was […]

Former NBA big man Channing Frye has been taking a lot of flak lately after coming out with a controversial statement. Earlier, Frye said that Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s primary job during his playing days was to “just score,” and as expected, it did not sit well with Jordan supporters everywhere. When we say […]

Boston Celtics stud Jaylen Brown has found a unique way to keep in shape while stuck in quarantine like the rest of us. Brown has employed the services of his 78-year-old grandfather to serve as his trainer for the past couple of months. Brown’s grandfather, Willie Brown, is no ordinary trainer. He was sort of […]

ESPN and Netflix just collaborated on what is one of the greatest documentaries of all time in “The Last Dance.” The excellence of the execution and delivery of the 10-part series is only fitting to the subject himself in the one and only Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls. Be that as it may, there […]

Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf was a huge part of the recently concluded “The Last Dance” docuseries. The 84-year-old billionaire provided a ton of valuable insight with regards to the NBA journey of not only his team, but that of the great Michael Jordan as well. There’s no denying that Reinsdorf was and continues to […]

One of the most contentious bits of Sunday’s final episodes of “The Last Dance” was Michael Jordan’s tale about the infamous “Flu Game.” Jordan himself claims that he was actually suffering from food poisoning when the Chicago Bulls faced off against the Utah Jazz during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. The general belief […]

In the ‘9os reunion episode of NBA Inside Stuff, one of the stories that stood out came from Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal, who recalled the time he almost choked out then-Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley. Apparently, he wasn’t the only one, as Heat teammate Gary Payton also wanted to wrap his […]

“The Last Dance” aired its final two episodes on Sunday in what was undeniably a bittersweet finale. With the unparalleled success of the hit docu-series, one would think that anybody and everybody would have jumped at the opportunity to take part in the historic documentary of NBA legend Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls. As […]

Last March, Phoenix Suns legend Dan Majerle was relieved of his post as the head coach of the Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team. As it turns out, the split was far from amicable and Majerle and is now suing the university for unlawful firing. The Arizona Sports news outfit was able to get a […]

One of the reasons behind the end of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990s was the fact that head coach Phil Jackson parted ways with the team following after the 1997-98 campaign. Whatever may have caused Jackson’s departure, the fact of the matter is that he joined the Los Angeles Lakers where he would […]

With “The Last Dance” airing its finale episodes on Sunday, we were gifted with the conclusion we all needed as to how the unparalleled success of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990s finally came to its bitter end. As we all know, the Bulls did end up breaking up following their sixth title in […]