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The emergence of group chats has become so big that at this point, even NBA teams have been reaping the many benefits of this simple yet highly functional piece of technology. Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype recently surveyed a number of NBA players and coaches to discuss how group chats have not only been a very […]

Following an injury-marred campaign in which he was only able to suit up for a grand total of 55 regular-season contests, new Brooklyn Nets recruit Taruean Prince is entering the upcoming season with a renewed passion for the game. After being traded by the Atlanta Hawks this offseason to the Brooklyn Nets, the 25-year-old admits […]

Despite their forgettable performance in the Western Conference Finals last season against the former defending champs, the Golden State Warriors, it was still a very impressive season overall for the Portland Trail Blazers. This was the first time in nearly 20 years that the Blazers had gone this far in the postseason, and it was […]

At the end of the day, the NBA is still a business. The whole world was reminded of this very fact of late, with news emerging pertaining to the league’s reported interest in investing on a small stake in individual teams. In an article by Scott Soshnick of Bloomberg, this potentially money-making move is explained […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner was a man relieved following Team USA’s razor-thin overtime victory against Turkey in the FIBA World Cup. The Americans eventually escape with the W, 93-92, but it wasn’t until the Turks gave them quite a scare. Following the highly-entertaining contest, Turner, who himself logged 11 points (on 3-of-7 shooting), nine […]

Team USA just notched their second consecutive victory in the FIBA World Cup, in what turned out to be one of the best games in the early stages of this prestigious tournament. The Americans beat Turkey 93-92 in overtime, but to say it was a struggle for Team USA would be an understatement. Milwaukee Bucks […]

Memphis Grizzlies swingman Bruno Caboclo saved the day for his home nation of Brazil, as his game-winning tip clinched the victory for the Brazilians over a heavily favored Greece side, 79-78, in the opening stage of the FIBA World Cup in China. To be clear, Caboclo’s tip came on the defensive end, as he swatted […]

With the sixth overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Jarrett Culver of the Texas Tech Red Raiders after making a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The 20-year-old is a 6-foot-7 shooting guard who showcased his diverse skill set in two seasons with the Red Raiders, earning him the right to be […]

One of the most memorable moments of June’s NBA Draft was Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White and his mid-interview reaction upon learning that former North Carolina teammate Cam Johnson got drafted higher than many initially anticipated. This was easily the best and most genuine reaction in this year’s edition of the NBA Draft, and what […]

The Houston Rockets went all out this offseason to improve their title chances for the coming campaign. The addition of former Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook is definitely the highlight of what should be considered as a very successful summer for the Rockets. However, with so much firepower on their roster, much is expected […]

15-year-old tennis sensation Coco Gauff has taken the sporting world by storm of late. Her performances in the U.S. Open has been quite eye-opening, leaving more than a few people so very impressed with the teenage prodigy. One such fan is Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. The Dubs shot-caller took to Twitter to […]

6-foot-7 veteran swingman Quincy Pondexter is by no means a household name in the league. As a matter of fact, even a knowledgeable NBA fan might not be able to come up with which team the 31-year-old played for last season. It was, in fact, the San Antonio Spurs. However, Pondexter barely played for head […]

It is no secret that the New York Knicks are not in the best of places these days. What was a very promising offseason quickly turned into one of the more disappointing turn of events in the franchise’s entire history. However, for one Taj Gibson, being able to play for the Knicks — a team […]

Team USA kicked off their FIBA World Cup campaign with an easy victory over the Czech Republic, as the Americans cruised to an 88-67 win in the opener on Sunday. Utah Jazz stud Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Red, White, and Blue, logging a team-high 16 points on a very efficient 7-of-11 shooting, […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield was indeed one of the revelations of last season. He seemed to have come out of nowhere to lead the Kings to a tremendous campaign, wherein they would eventually finish ninth overall in a ruthless Western Conference. As the playoffs drew nearer, though, Hield and company would ultimately miss […]

There is no doubt that Nikola Jokic was the star of the show for the Denver Nuggets last season. The Serbian national produced a gem of a campaign, which allowed him to enter the MVP conversation, albeit in a limited capacity. Nevertheless, 6-foot-4 guard Jamal Murray also had his part to play in Denver’s success […]

Aside from winning an NBA title, Allen Iverson pretty much did it all in what was a Hall of Fame career. However, the 44-year-old cited his forgettable 2004 Olympics with Team USA as something that haunts him: “Yeah, [losing] hurt,” Iverson admitted, via ESPN. I mean, ’cause I was a part of it. It always […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to bounce back from a rather forgettable season, a lot of pressure will be riding on the shoulders of former first overall pick Andrew Wiggins. Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders appears to have added some more pressure on the 24-year-old, saying the team’s success will heavily rely on how Wiggins […]

Seven-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson has been killing it in the BIG3 this season. The 38-year-old was recently awarded with the MVP award for pretty much blowing away the competition in his debut campaign. Speaking to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Johnson opened up about how his stint in the BIG3 has been somewhat […]

Detroit Pistons big man Thon Maker has yet to live up to the tremendous hype that surrounded him prior to his big move to the NBA back in 2016. As a high schooler, the Sudanese-Australian national was a bit of a social media sensation, with his awesome highlight reel earning him the moniker of “mixtape […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has recently admitted that one of the most satisfying moments of last season’s historic run was being able to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs. According to the five-time All-Star, being a Philly native himself provided a bit of motivation, but at the end […]

It was indeed a crazy season for Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors after their team went all the way to win their first NBA title in franchise history. Recently, the 33-year-old veteran opened up about the roller coaster experience, and described it as exactly that — crazy. “It’s crazy,” Lowry said of the feeling […]

Following a shocking defeat against the Australian national side in an exhibition match last week, some doubt has been creeping in with regards to Team USA’s potential to go all the way and win the gold medal in the upcoming FIBA World Cup tournament. Nevertheless, with the start of the prestigious tournament just days away, […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has recently shared his two cents worth on the whole Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O’Neal “beef” — something that both gentlemen have denied — that has taken the basketball world by storm of late. Instead of sharing his opinion about the main issue at hand, however, Stephen A. digressed a bit, and instead, […]

The word on the street is that 38-year-old former All-NBA swingman Joe Johnson is currently working his way back to a return to the NBA for the upcoming season. According to multiple sources, the seven-time All-Star will be working out with the Philadelphia 76ers, while the New Orleans Pelicans — among other teams — are also […]

It has recently been reported that 7-foot-3 big man Hasheem Thabeet has been taking part in some informal scrimmages with the New York Knicks. This is via Ian Begley of SNY. Former No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet has been participating in informal scrimmages with some of the Knicks in New York City this week and is […]

Former NBA three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas seems to be enjoying his first season with the BIG3 league. So much so, that it is now being reported that the former Most Improved Player winner intends to play on in the professional league for at least one more year. As detailed by Leo Sepkowitz of The Athletic, […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma is covering all his bases in terms of maximizing his potential for success in the league. In this regard, NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that the 6-foot-9 power forwarded has decided to sign with Los Angeles-based talent and sports agency CAA. Los Angeles Lakers F Kyle Kuzma has […]

This offseason for the Golden State Warriors marks the start of a new dawn for the whole organization. The dynasty has officially come to an end, and the Warriors — for the first time in quite a long while — will no longer be entering the new season as the perennial favorites to take the […]

It is without question that two-time NBA champion Ray Allen will go down in history as one of the best shooters this sport has ever seen. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard had a decorated 18-year tenure in the league, and his memorable career was honored when he was inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame as […]

The future of former first overall pick Andrew Wiggins with the Minnesota Timberwolves is no longer as clear cut as it was a few years ago. Of late, whispers pertaining to a possible trade away from the Wolves have become louder, and the general belief is that the former Rookie of the Year would be […]

The Miami Heat were definitely one of the big winners of what was easily one of the most insane offseasons in the history of the NBA. Instead of opting to fall into basketball purgatory, Heat team president Pat Riley worked his magic yet again, as he ensured that Miami would remain relevant in a highly-competitive […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen pretty much saw it all in his 18-year career in the NBA. However, regardless of how decorated his tenure turned out to be, the two-time NBA champ was also once an inexperienced youngster in the league. Recently, the 44-year-old shared what he considers to be his “welcome to the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris came out with one of the most lucrative deals in what has been a crazy offseason in the NBA. This came to the tune of a five-year, $180 million deal, which according to Harris himself, came as an absolute relief more than anything else. “Oh yeah, it was probably the […]

Following a very lucrative summer that saw him put pen to paper on a five-year, $180 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, much is expected of 27-year-old forward Tobias Harris in the upcoming season. Recently, the 6-foot-9 forward sat down with Rich Hofmann of The Athletic, and one of the main points of discussion was […]

After closing out the year with the Golden State Warriors last season, it appears that veteran big man Andrew Bogut might have another similar stint with the Dubs this coming campaign. According to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr himself, he is very much open to bringing in the 34-year-old as added reinforcement at the tail […]

The Golden State Warriors have given us a sneak preview of the all-new Chase Center, which will be hosting all of the Dubs’ home games starting this season. No less than Warriors team President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts hosted the virtual tour to this simply amazing piece of architecture. We're live with President […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is a gift that just keeps on giving. Recently, his infamous old passport — which contains a photo of a young and healthy Jokic — was the center of attention in a new Serbian add. This brief clip should serve as a bit of a mood-booster to anyone who […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird and his camp have gotten their wish granted with regards to the legend’s mural in downtown Indiana. A heavily tattooed mural of Bird was recently the center of some controversy following reports emerging that Bird himself did not take a particular liking to how he was depicted in the […]