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After an eventful 15 seasons in the league, veteran guard Shaun Livingston called it a career on Friday when he announced his retirement from the NBA. This did not come as a complete shock, but it did still take more than a few folks off guard considering how the 34-year-old appeared to still have some […]

Even as a youngster, Boston Celtics rookie Carsen Edwards was already playing the role of the underdog. In high school, Edwards was once demoted to the junior varsity squad, which lit a fire under the highly-motivated and talented young man. Speaking to Tom Westerholm of Mass Live, Edwards explained exactly why this unwanted development meant […]

Now entering his 17th season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has produced more than a few unforgettable performances throughout his decorated tenure in the league. However, there is arguably none more memorable than LeBron’s heroic outing on May 31, 2007 when his Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Detroit Pistons in […]

After coming out with an MVP-winning campaign to lead his Milwaukee Bucks to the best record in the league last season, it was only inevitable that the future of Giannis Antetokoumpo became the hottest topic of conversation within the Bucks organization. In a recent town hall open forum courtesy of FOX Sports Wisconsin, Bucks general […]

Argentina just booked their place in the final match of the FIBA World Cup after convincingly defeating France, 80-66, on Friday. The fairy tale continues for the South American side, and one former national squad player is absolutely ecstatic about his nation’s recent accomplishment. Retired Argentina veteran Manu Ginobili took to Twitter to share his […]

There’s currently a lot of hype surrounding James Harden’s new one-legged shot. Some clips of this odd-looking jumper from the Houston Rockets superstar have been making the rounds on social media lately, and it has been picking up some buzz. Recently, the former MVP was asked about this new shot, and in true James Harden […]

Along with the glitz and glamour of the NBA lifestyle comes the caveat of having to live one’s life under a microscope. This is exactly what Brooklyn Nets newcomer Kevin Durant recently spoke about, and in KD’s mind, all the scrutiny definitely takes its toll. For his part, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden seems to […]

Following Spain’s 95-88 victory against Australia in the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup, Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol is in a unique position to potentially hold the NBA title and the World Cup trophy simultaneously. When asked about this prospect, the 34-year-old veteran admitted that it is indeed a tremendous opportunity for him, […]

The Chicago Bulls have been pretty bad the past two seasons. Last year, they ended the campaign with just 22 wins, which was good for 13th overall in the Eastern Conference. Only the Cleveleand Cavaliers and the New York Knicks performed worse than the Bulls last season, which speaks volumes of how disappointing the season […]

It was a night to remember for Sacramento Kings shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic as he led Serbia to a famous victory against Team USA in the FIBA World Cup tournament on Thursday. Bogdanovic caught fire in this one, torching the Americans for a game-high 28 points (on 10-of-17 shooting), seven three-pointers (!), four rebounds, and […]

Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich has been at the very center of the national team’s most recent foray into international competition, taking most of the credit — and lately, the blame — for his team’s performances in the FIBA World Cup in China. However, what might not be common knowledge for some is the […]

Jerry Colangelo, managing director for USA basketball, was not in a jovial mood after Team USA’s second consecutive loss in the FIBA World Cup. The Americans lost again on Thursday, as they fell to Serbia, 94-89. Following another disappointing loss, Colangelo made it clear that he is still feeling aggrieved by the sheer amount of […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Anfernee Simons has recently given his two cents worth on the perpetually controversial topic of the NBA requiring aspiring draftees to spend at least one year in college before becoming eligible for the draft. Simmons admitted that nowadays, people his age no longer hold a strong desire to get a college […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has taken to Twitter to broadcast his utter disdain for all the negativity that is currently being thrown in the direction of Team USA following consecutive defeats against France and Serbia in the FIBA World Cup. In a series of emotional tweets, the 23-year-old did not hold back in […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be entering the new season as one of the more intriguing sides in the NBA. The team has been terrible the past couple of years, winning only 24 and 29 games, in the past two seasons, respectively. Nevertheless, the future is bright for this very young and promising squad, and it […]

Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich was not in a jovial mood in the postgame presser following his team’s shock defeat to France in the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup. Coach Pop did not hold back when faced with the idea of Team USA not being at full strength due to all the withdrawals […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in the basketball shoe industry. A recent report suggested Kuzma was closing in on a deal with Puma, but the latest from ESPN’s Nick DePaula says he’s still in negotiations with numerous companies: Kyle Kuzma is continuing to have ongoing shoe […]

The Washington Wizards appear on track to address their organization’s current issues in the front office. It is now being reported that the team are set to make a significant addition to their front office, which comes in the form of former Executive of the Year winner Rod Thorn. Former NBA Executive of the Year […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell turned in one of the performances of the FIBA World Cup tournament with a 29-point, six-rebound, four-assist gem against France on Wednesday. However, the 23-year-old’s heroics came in a stunning defeat against a formidable French side, which would effectively end Team USA’s hope for bagging the gold medal in the […]

FIBA World Cup has produced some major shockers the last two days. After Argentina eliminated Serbia on Tuesday in a big upset, Team USA suffered a shock defeat against France, thereby ending the United States’ dream of bringing home the gold medal. After falling to a highly motivated French side, 89-79, Team USA head coach […]

The Brooklyn Nets made the most noise in Day 1 of free agency after hijacking the New York Knicks of the services of not one, but two superstars that were linked heavily to a summer move to the Knicks. So much praise was sent over to Nets general manager Sean Marks, head coach Kenny Atkinson, […]

After what can only be described as a memorable 30-year tenure as the NBA’s commissioner, David Stern recently shared his thoughts on how he thinks the league has evolved since he stepped down from his post some five years ago. Stern says that he is more than happy with what the NBA and its players […]

Charlotte Hornets team owner Michael Jordan is one of the latest celebrities to extend his thoughts and prayers to all those who were affected by the hurricane that recently hit the Bahamas. According to Jordan’s manager and spokeswoman, Estee Portnoy, the six-time NBA champion has pledged to donate $1 million in the relief efforts for […]

After wearing the No. 35 jersey throughout his NBA career, it came as a bit of a surprise when new Brooklyn Nets recruit Kevin Durant announced that he has chosen to switch to No. 7 for his new team. In a recent interview with J.R. Moehringer of WSJ. Magazine, the 30-year-old opened up about why […]

When it comes to rivalries in the NBA, former league commissioner David Stern sure knows a thing or two about the same. After all, he did spend close to 50 years in the NBA — serving as the commissioner for no less than three decades — before retiring in 2014. When asked about his thoughts […]

Aside from being one of the greatest basketball players this sport has ever seen, what makes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James stand out even more is the fact that he has done so much outside the confines of the basketball court. LeBron has been an upstanding member of society, using his own fame as […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is definitely keeping busy in the summer. Between some heavy recruitment in free agency, the Space Jam 2 film shoot in full-swing, and the weekly rendition of the infamous Taco Tuesday, the 34-year-old has actually been able to squeeze in a quick commercial. James made sure his new ad […]

New Los Angeles Lakers recruit Anthony Davis is not kidding around. So much so, that the 26-year-old is already talking about what he thinks L.A. must do in order to go all the way and win the championship this coming season. Speaking to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Davis highlighted what he believes to be […]

Six-time All-Star Anthony Davis has already envisioned his first campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the 26-year-old has definitely set the bar high for himself on an individual level. According to the 6-foot-10 big man, he has already set his sights on becoming this coming season’s Defensive Player of the Year: “I want to […]

NBA veteran Vince Carter has his sights set on the upcoming season. This will be the 42-year-old’s 22nd and final year in the league, and at this point, the Atlanta Hawks swingman already appears to have a good idea of what to expect in the upcoming campaign: “For me, I’m going to enjoy it,” Carter […]

Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri is a supporter of the league’s recent initiative to strike a better balance when it comes to gender equality within the NBA. The NBA is a male-dominant league, but it does not mean that more women can’t be involved. This is exactly what Ujiri attested to when recently asked […]

It’s almost as if the basketball world was no longer surprised to hear about Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott’s most recent off-the-court issue. A brief video clip in which the Sixers veteran is seen getting involved in a physical altercation is currently making its rounds on social media. On Sunday, Scott was reportedly involved in […]

As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly applied for a disabled player exception for the recent ACL injury sustained by DeMarcus Cousins, which is expected to sideline the 29-year-old for an extended period. This is via Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium: The Los Angeles Lakers have applied for a $1.75M disabled player […]

Seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson has been making waves lately after an MVP-hauling, championship-winning debut campaign in the BIG3 league. So much so, that several NBA teams have reportedly been in contact with the 38-year-old for a potential return to the big league. However, despite the impressive season Johnson just had, fellow NBA vet Richard Jefferson […]

The upcoming East Asia Super League Terrific-12, a 12-team tournament composed of some of the best local teams from participating nations in the region, continues to gain steam. Recently, it was announced that former NBA players Lance Stephenson and KJ McDaniels will be two of the most noteworthy names that will star in the multi-national […]

San Antonio Spurs veteran point guard Patty Mills led the way for his national team of Australia, as the Boomers secured a huge 87-82 victory against Lithuania in the opening stage of the FIBA World Cup. Mills caught fire in this one, logging a game-high 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, along with three 3-pointers, two […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett recently sat down with Ben Detrick of GQ, with the 19-year-old opening up about some of his idols in the sport. First off, Barrett conceded that in his mind, there is no one greater than Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. However, growing up, the former Duke standout admitted that […]

It was a night to remember for Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, as he came up with arguably his best performance in the FIBA World Cup to date, leading Team USA to an absolute thrashing of Japan, 98-45. Brown was a walking highlight reel in this one, and one of his stand-out plays came in […]

Team Canada ended a disappointing FIBA World Cup on a high note after new Sacramento Kings recruit Cory Joseph led his team to a historic 82-60 victory against Senegal on Thursday. Joseph flexed his muscles in this one, logging a game-high 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting, along with three 3-pointers, two rebounds, three assists, and […]