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Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ “The Last Dance” documentary, which aired its first two episodes on Sunday (April 19), is easily one of the most highly-anticipated sporting showcase of the year. The reception over the debut episodes alone proves that the show is a smashing success. Now, it is being reported that the star […]

Nike pulled a quick one on sneakerheads all over the world by doing a surprise release of a pair of retro Air Jordan sneakers moments before the debut of ESPN’s highly anticipated Chicago Bulls docuseries, “The Last Dance.” Nike dropped the Air Jordan 5 in the “Fire Red” colorway, which retailed at $200, and as […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Dion Waiters penned an interesting article for The Players’ Tribune. In it he covered a number of intriguing aspects of his rather controversial career, which also included his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to the Lakers guard, he was just a young man who was simply in over his […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is, like the rest of us, trying to keep himself busy during quarantine. One of the things the former two-time MVP winner has apparently been working on? His typing skills. Curry’s wife, Ayesha, recently shared a brief clip of Steph intently staring at a computer screen with his hands […]

As we all witnessed with the release of the first two episodes of ESPN’s unprecedented series “The Last Dance,” it became abundantly clear that there will be a lot of focus on former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause as one of the main characters in the documentary. Early on, it was shown how Krause […]

In September of 2018, a then 20-year-old sophomore Terrance Ferguson was accused of rape. Recently, the 6-foot-6 Oklahoma City Thunder swingman was the recipient of some good news after it was announced that he will not be charged for his alleged actions some two years ago. In a report published by Nolan Clay and Maddie […]

All the buildup to the much-awaited “The Last Dance” documentary reached its pinnacle on Sunday night, as we were all treated to the first two episodes of the amazing Chicago Bulls series. More than a few folks capitalized on the buzz surrounding Bulls legend Michael Jordan, but perhaps none more so than Robert Edward Auctions, […]

Two episodes into ESPN’s highly-anticipated “The Last Dance” miniseries and some of the most controversial moments in Chicago Bulls history has already been revealed. Perhaps one of the most shocking ones involved Bulls players indulging in illegal drugs during the season. Michael Jordan himself narrated the story from his own perspective, as he once unknowingly […]

The first couple of episodes of “The Last Dance” dropped Sunday night, and needless to say, it was packed with a ton of controversial moments. One of the most tense scenes involved Bulls star Scottie Pippen, who gave team general manager Jerry Krause an earful during an encounter on a team bus prior to demanding […]

Washington Wizards legend Gilbert Arenas is perhaps as well known for his antics off the court as his dominance on it. He was a great player during his prime, being named to the All-Star squad for three straight years, and there’s no denying that he once was one of the best point guards in the […]

Before the 1997-98 season, Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen was faced with a dilemma. He had previously injured his ankle toward the tail end of the previous campaign, and the doctors suggested that he immediately undergo surgery over the summer to repair the damage. The seven-time All-Star was not having it, and during the airing […]

To be completely honest, rivalries today pale in comparison to that of many years ago. That may not exactly be a bad thing, but there’s no denying that the animosity between teams has somehow dwindled in the buddy-buddy world of today’s NBA. Even for the Heat. Nevertheless, this has not prevented us from reliving some […]

The long wait is finally over. We were all finally able to get our first taste of ESPN’s highly-anticipated Michael Jordan miniseries, “The Last Dance.” We acknowledge, however, that not everyone may have seen the premier and have intentions of watching the show at another time, so we will certainly fight the urge to post […]

The great Michael Jordan had more than a few unforgettable moments throughout his Hall of Fame career, so identifying the greatest shots he ever made proved to be more of a challenge than initially anticipated. Nonetheless, we were able to narrow down the most iconic shots of Jordan’s career to five. The Patrick Ewing Poster […]

There is no doubt that Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players of all time. As a matter of fact, more than a few would argue that he is the very best. However, there may be a few things that the general public are not aware of when it comes to […]

The misunderstandings between former Los Angeles Lakers superstars Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant are well-documented. When Shaq departed from L.A. in 2004, the general belief was that it was brought about by his real-life feud with Kobe. Be that as it may, O’Neal and Bryant has since made up and have become extremely close friends. […]

The day has finally arrived for the release of ESPN’s highly anticipated miniseries, “The Last Dance.” After a long wait that felt like forever because of all the free time brought about by the coronavirus lockdown, we are now on the brink of feasting our eyes on what is expected to be an epic documentary […]

Consider this part of the Clippers franchise, dating back to its roots in San Diego. Throughout the history of the NBA, there has been no shortage of great shooting guards. As a matter of fact, two of the greatest ever in Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant occupied this position. Mostly lauded for their ability to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the better power forwards in the league right now in Al Horford. He may not be the flashiest of players, but he gets the job done. As a matter of fact, more than a few folks believe that he might just be the missing piece this team has been […]

Kenny Smith knows that recently, there have been multiple reports stating that league officials are  trying to find ways to somehow resume the season. Las Vegas has been identified as a possible venue for the remainder of the campaign, and there has been a lot of support towards this objective. NBA legend and host of […]

Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal figure into this story: Just recently, the basketball world was taken by surprise after two of the top prospects of the upcoming NBA Draft opted to forgo their one year in college, and instead, sign with the NBA G-League. According to reports, Isaiah Todd and Jalen Green — two high […]

It has been over two years since we last saw Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Andre Roberson take the floor. He has since been recovering from a major knee injury, which has turned out to be a lot more serious than initially anticipated. Nevertheless, Roberson has remained positive throughout the ordeal, and just recently, the 28-year-old […]

Former Florida State standout Kiah Gillespie was just selected 32nd overall by the Chicago Sky during the recently-concluded WNBA Draft. After having to wait longer to have her name called in the draft, the 22-year-old decided to seek some advice from none other than former two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas — who was a late-round […]

As a youngster, NBA veteran Jamal Crawford had the ultimate honor of having to play the role of the great Michael Jordan in a TV commercial. It was an unforgettable experience for the three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner, something that he cherishes to this very day. “I can’t even say it was […]

The Miami Heat had their most successful spell as a franchise during the early 2010s. This was the Big 3 era of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, as they dominated the league for nearly half a decade. This resulted in four straight trips to the Finals, including back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013. […]

Earlier this week, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant opened up about his time with the Golden State Warriors, saying that the local media were relentless in “kissing Stephen Curry’s ass.” This led to some speculation about how Curry’s loved-by-all image might have been one of the reasons behind Durant’s decision to jump ship last summer. […]

When asked about the greatest point guard in Philadelphia 76ers history, there can only be one answer: Allen Iverson. It’s as simple as that. Aside from the legend himself, however, the Sixers have had a fair amount of amazing point guards through the years. With the franchise having been around since 1949 (then the Syracuse […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently went on a 20-minute Q&A with Bleacher Report, and the 38-year-old addressed a fair amount of interesting questions from NBA fans and media personalities alike. From his best buddy LeBron James to the controversial All-Star Dunk Contest last February, Wade opened up quite a bit. One of the more […]

There’s little doubt that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has an extremely bright future ahead of him. Mavs owner Mark Cuban seems to think so, to the extent that the billionaire executive claims that Doncic could potentially overtake the legendary Dirk Nowitzki as being the greatest Mavs player of all time. “Could he [surpass Dirk]? […]

Danny Green, who joined the Los Angeles Lakers last summer as a free agent, has opened up about what he thinks makes his current team different from the other squads he has been with in the past. According to the two-time NBA champion, what sets this particular Lakers group apart is collective unselfishness within the […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade spent a single season for his hometown team of the Chicago Bulls during the 2016-17 campaign. At 35, this was already towards the tail end of the 13-time All-Star’s career, but still, he did not leave the city without his fair share of memorable moments. One of which was his almost […]

It is now Charles Barkley’s turn to share his own anecdote about the legendary Michael Jordan. ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary, which highlights Jordan’s final NBA season with the Chicago Bulls, is set to be released on Sunday, and we certainly don’t mind hearing or reading about all sorts of MJ stories. For his part, […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the youngest franchises in the NBA today, having only been established in 1995. Along with the what was then the Vancouver Grizzlies, the Raptors were part of a two-team expansion by the league, which brought up the total to 30 teams. While their history may be brief — especially […]

We’re only days away from the release of the much-awaited “The Last Dance” ESPN docuseries. As the anticipation continues to build, ESPN has decided to release the longest trailer for the upcoming documentary yet. It’s a five-minute teaser, which turns out to be five minutes of the actual first episode. Here it is for your […]

There are few more iconic moments in last season’s playoffs than THAT Kawhi Leonard buzzer-beater for the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers. The moment could not be any bigger, and Leonard made sure that he would step up to the plate when the lights were the […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is undoubtedly one of the best offensive players in the NBA. His style of play is the perfect representation of how the game has transitioned to what it is today, with a huge emphasis on the 3-point shot. In a piece about Michael Jordan’s scoring prowess for ESPN, Kirk Goldsberry vividly […]

A champion has just emerged from the ESPN’s inaugural H-O-R-S-E Challenge: Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley. This was thanks to an amazing behind the backboard layup, which earned the 32-year-old the honor of being the first-ever H-O-R-S-E champ. Behind the backboard ftw!#TeamMike | @espn pic.twitter.com/U2Q4drwVWe — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 17, 2020 This one-of-a-kind […]

At this point in time, perhaps the biggest void in the current Los Angeles Clippers team is a legitimate big man. 23-year-old Ivica Zubac, who stands 7 feet tall, is currently the team’s starting big man, and while he is not bad, he definitely represents the weakest link in the lineup. Coming off the bench […]

With ESPN’s highly-anticipated “The Last Dance” documentary set to air in a few days’ time, featuring Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, our feeds have been filled with all sorts of Jordan stories — and we’re not complaining at all. The Chicago Bulls legend himself has been doing his bit to promote the upcoming miniseries, and […]