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Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin could not help but jump in on the back-and-forth between Toronto Raptors brand ambassador, Drake, and the Golden State Warriors. The 38-year-old actor definitely had every right to join in, as Drake literally had Culkin’s face plastered across the hoodie he wore in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom recently released an autobiography that details all the ups and downs of his rather colorful life. Surely, it will be filled with stories depicting his darkest days, especially during his bouts with drug addiction. However, one of the more inspiring parts of the memoir will be Odom’s testimony […]

Los Angeles Lakers rising star Kyle Kuzma has identified a specific area in his game that he wants to put a ton of work in for this summer. With the recent revelation that the 23-year-old has been working out with renowned shooting coach, “Lethal Shooter,” it looks like Kuzma will be looking to significantly improve […]

With the Golden State Warriors on the brink of their fourth NBA title in five years, there is no doubt that they have been the most dominant team in the past half decade. While they still have to hold off a very serious contender in the Toronto Raptors in the Finals, the Dubs are still […]

It appears that Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard went back to work immediately following his team’s Western Conference Finals defeat at the hands of the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. However, the 28-year-old decided to take a quick break from basketball, and instead, opted to start working on his music again. The four-time […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is not kidding around about the recent lawsuit he filed pertaining to the alleged vandalism on his Florida mansion. So much so, that the Hall of Famer has even decided to include a five-year-old girl in the lawsuit. Devoun Cetoute of the Chicago Tribune details how Pippen is pressing charges […]

With the NBA Draft just three weeks away, it has been ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Murray State freshman point guard Ja Morant will be out of action for around a month following a minor knee procedure. ESPN Sources: Point guard Ja Morant — the projected No. 2 pick in the June NBA Draft […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently took a trip to Disneyland following his team’s disappointing Eastern Conference Finals defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors. However, at 6-foot-11, the 24-year-old looked a bit oversized for the Disney car ride he had decided to get on. Giannis too big for the rides at Disney 🤣 […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is currently the best player in the league when it comes to drawing charges. So much so that the 18 charges he has taken throughout the playoffs matches the total of the entire Portland Trail Blazers team for the regular season. Kyle Lowry has drawn 18 charges in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sent out some love for the WNBA on Friday, as he took to Twitter to share to the world how he was tuned in to the mathcup between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury. LeBron showing some love to the @WNBA 👏 (via @KingJames) pic.twitter.com/i3JoSNBgpC — ESPN […]

Arthur Griffiths, the founding owner of the now-defunct Vancouver Grizzlies, recently opened up about his thoughts regarding the Toronto Raptors’ remarkable playoffs run. Griffiths admitted that while he is delighted by how the Raptors have done tremendously to represent the country of Canada in the NBA, he is still feeling a bit regretful about how […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has recently come to the defense of the players with regards to the ongoing debate about fans verbally abusing players during games. Silver made it abundantly clear in a recent statement that the league intends to lock down on these abusive fans, and that this is something the NBA does not […]

Following his team’s NBA Finals Game 1 defeat against the Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has admitted that he is feeling a bit concerned regarding his players’ current physical and mental state. According to the three-time NBA champion coach, his team may be experiencing what he has labelled as “championship fatigue” […]

Dallas Mavericks team CEO Cynthia Marshall is in some hot waters right now following her recent decision to disband the Mavs all-female dance group. As a self-professed feminist, it was Marshall’s objective to make the Mavs in-game entertainment more “family-friendly,” and in her mind, the dancers’ routines did not fall into this specific category. However, […]

While there were a fair amount of believers who gave the Toronto Raptors a fighting chance against the defending champs, the Golden State Warriors, in the Finals, the general consensus was that this was going to be a cake walk for the Dubs. Well, the Raptors just proved their doubters wrong, as they absolutely dominated […]

A report has recently surfaced pertaining to the New York Knicks looking into the possibility of trading down in the upcoming NBA Draft. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz, the Knicks do not appear to be a hundred percent committed on using the third overall pick — a spot that many believe ought […]

Golden State Warriors former back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry was cooking on Thursday night. The 30-year-old was red hot yet again in Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors, as he logged a game-high 34 points, and in the process, set another franchise scoring record. Steph Curry has a 30 point game for the 6th straight […]

Nick Young took to Twitter to air out a little bit of his frustration following Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors. Young acknowledged how impressive Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has been throughout Toronto’s run, but could not help but remind everyone about the type of impact Los […]

Toronto Raptors brand ambassador Drake was up to his usual antics yet again on Thursday as his Raptors dominated the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 on the NBA Finals to come away with a 118-109 victory in the series opener. Following the win, Drake took to Twitter to have a little fun — at […]

Golden State Warriors stud Draymond Green kept his recent hot streak going in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The 28-year-old stuffed the stat sheet yet again, and in the process, became only the third player in NBA history to notch three consecutive triple-doubles in the postseason. Draymond Green is the 3rd […]

After losing to the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs for two consecutive years, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has reportedly looked into the possibility of performing a complete overhaul on his current roster. This does not come as a surprise, as Houston’s second-round loss to the Warriors in the playoffs — coupled with their […]

Dallas Mavericks two-way player Kostas Antetokounmpo has high hopes for his family. In his mind, he believes that, someday, he and his other three siblings will all play together for the Greek national team. Speaking to Nikos Varlas of Eurohoops.net, Antetokounmpo shared how this has always been a dream for him, and one that seems […]

With the Brooklyn Nets fairy tale of a season coming to an end some weeks ago, the team are now facing the stark reality of a summer that will undoubtedly prove to be pivotal for the franchise moving forward. The Nets will be a victim of their own success, and by setting the bar quite […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom and his fall from grace is a well-documented narrative that serves as a perfect example of how substance abuse can literally tear down not only a person’s career, but his entire life as well. Having been married to reality star Khloe Kardashian during his darkest days, Odom recently […]

There is now very little doubt about how the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in a state of turmoil. So much is now riding on the shoulders of team owner Jeanie Buss, and the pressure must be extremely high at this point. However, there are still a lot of people who believe Buss is more […]

Having broken through to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors are in dream land right now. However, they are anything but finished, as Lowry himself reiterated that for the Raptors, the ultimate goal remains to be going all the way to win the NBA title. […]

With the preparations for the upcoming NBA Finals in full swing for the Toronto Raptors, veteran point guard Kyle Lowry took a moment to share how he has been in touch with former teammate DeMar DeRozan throughout Toronto’s impressive postseason run. Lowry explained how he has kept his bond with DeRozan despite how they parted […]

Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers recently opened up about the current dilemma his team is in with regards to the impending free agency of superstar Kevin Durant. When asked about how he manages to stay focused on the current goal of winning the championship while also having to worry about Durant’s decision in the […]

With the highly-anticipated NBA Draft just weeks away, the Boston Celtics are one of the teams that hold the most intrigue heading into draft night. Boston are in quite an envious position right now, as they have in their possession three first-round picks: No. 14 (via the Sacramento Kings), No. 20 (via the Los Angeles […]

Many consider Cam Reddish’s season with Duke to be a disappointment. Coming out of high school last year as a top 3 recruit throughout the nation, the 6-foot-8 swingman’s inability to live up to his hype saw his stock fall in the upcoming NBA Draft. Reddish recently addressed this issue, and explained the reason why […]

Toronto Raptors veteran big man Marc Gasol recently took a break from all the hype surrounding the upcoming NBA Finals. The 34-year-old took a minute to discuss how he has recently gotten heavily involved in outreach work; specifically, with an organization that helps refugees with their migration problems. Bruce Arthur of The Star provided an […]

With Game 1 of the NBA Finals just a couple of days away, Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins recently shared his thoughts on their opponent, the Toronto Raptors. The four-time All-Star had nothing but good things to say about the Raptors, and admitted that his Warriors are set to face a tough test […]

Rob Pelinka, the current general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, made his name in the sport by being the agent of the great Kobe Bryant throughout the future Hall of Famer’s illustrious career. Pelinka was a loyal agent/friend to Kobe, always standing behind him through the good times and the bad. The link to Kobe […]

Last season was anything but smooth sailing for the Los Angeles Lakers. A report has now surfaced that Rich Paul, the famed agent of LeBron James, was/is allegedly one of the major sources of contention within the team. According to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, Paul rode with the team in their chartered plane on more than […]

At this point in time, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is not exactly the most well-loved figure in the organization. Some doubt has been cast on his performance as the team’s top executive, and some supporters have turned against the former sports agent. However, one important personality within the organization who allegedly remains […]

Toronto Raptors guard Patrick McCaw admits that he is relishing the opportunity of facing his former team, the Golden State Warriors, in the upcoming NBA Finals series. According to the 23-year-old, Game 1 on Thursday night will be the first chance he will get to see his former teammates again since they lifted the 2018 […]

Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol recently looked back on his brief history with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 34-year-old described what kind of experience he had as a member of the Purple and Gold for a few months. Marc Gasol on being a Laker, briefly: "Yeah for a few, couple of months I was, […]

Entering his first full season as one of the cornerstone stars of the New York Knicks, Dennis Smith Jr. intends to use the summer to work on his game. At this point, the 21-year-old will reportedly be focusing on developing his shooting and conditioning during the offseason. “He’s focused on shooting and conditioning, 1000 percent,” […]

Now a member of the Toronto Raptors, Patrick McCaw recently spoke with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated to describe how his brief tenure with Golden State Warriors came to a close last summer. According to McCaw, one of the biggest factors that led to his decision to turn his back from such a successful […]