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Zion Williamson has a unique combination of size, speed, and athleticism that has led many to believe he is simply a freak of nature. In a recent interview with Devin Gordon of GQ, Williamson shared how he gained a hundred pounds in a span of just two years, which might just serve as evidence to […]

Earlier this season, consensus No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson made his first appearance in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, as his Duke Blue Devils defeated the 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 69-58. Williamson apparently enjoyed his MSG debut, and in a recent interview with Devin Gordon of GQ, the 18-year-old shared what his […]

Despite being waived by the Dallas Mavericks as part of its roster revamping at the trade deadline, big man Salah Mejri found his way back to the team soon afterward. According to Mike Fisher of 247Sports, Mejri’s decision to return to the Mavs was based solely on his relationship with prized rookie Luka Doncic: Lotsa […]

It was recently reported that the ticket prices for the highly-anticipated matchup between Duke and UNC rivals that of a significant NBA game. We all knew that all the hype surrounding the contest would lead to a hike in ticket prices, but a lot of people were still taken aback by how high the rates […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic had quite a memorable All-Star Weekend debut. Not only did he manage a couple of appearances in two of the weekend’s events, but the 19-year-old also saw to it that he would engage in some much needed R&R shortly after. Doncic decided to use some of his down time […]

Months after LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, reports emerged that the three-time NBA champion had some interest in the Denver Nuggets. Some light has now been shed on this seemingly unimaginable union, with details now coming out pertaining to the fact that it was LeBron’s relationship with Nuggets head coach Michael Malone […]

Despite the ton of newsworthy activity that went down on All-Star Weekend, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis and his trade saga remained one of the hottest topics. Davis recently hinted that the Boston Celtics are actually part of his list of teams he would prefer to be traded to this summer. When asked what […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame and owner of one of the most devastating moves in NBA history. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers certainly acknowledges this fact. The young Sixers star recently shared the type of impact Nowitzki has had on his career in the NBA: “When I […]

Milwaukee Bucks stud Khris Middleton is set to become one of the most sought-after free agents this summer. The 27-year-old is currently in the fourth year of his five-year, $70 million deal, but the fact that he has a player option for next season means that he can opt out of his contract this summer […]

Following the success of this year’s edition of the Slam Dunk Contest, the fans are already looking forward to Oklahoma City Thunder stud Hamidou Diallo defending his title next season. There have been many names thrown in as potential challengers to the throne, and one such contender is Utah Jazz sophomore sensation Donovan Mitchell. The Jazz […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis was able to suit up for Sunday night’s All-Star Game despite battling a shoulder bruise. However, his brief night would end after just under five minutes of action. Following the highly entertaining matchup, Pelicans insider Scott Kushner was able to speak with Davis to discuss his shoulder […]

On Sunday, it was Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo himself that led the way for Team Giannis in this year’s edition of the star-studded NBA All-Star Game. Unfortunately, the 24-year-old’s team-high 38 points (on an insane 17-of-23 shooting), two three-pointers, 11 rebounds, five assists, and one steal were not enough, as his team eventually succumbed […]

One of the biggest winners coming out of All-Star Weekend has to be the fans. However, there was one particular young supporter who almost got much more than he bargained for after an extremely close encounter with none other than the great LeBron James. During the shootaround of the highly anticipated All-Star Game on Sunday, […]

Fresh off of his very impressive win at this year’s edition of the Skills Challenge, Boston Celtics sophomore sensation Jayson Tatum was absolutely beaming with confidence. So much so, that he guaranteed that the Celtics are going to win this season’s NBA title. Boston might not have to wait long for its next title, according […]

The Dallas Mavericks official Twitter account is definitely doing its bit to keep the festive mood rolling this weekend by sharing a hilarious clip featuring Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic. In the brief, one-minute video, the two Mavs teammates are shown participating in the Whisper Challenge, wherein they take turns trying to lip read what […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s famed skyhook is definitely one of the most renowned moves in the history of the sport. However, as it turns out, very few players —  just one, to be exact — have approached the Hall of Famer about wanting to learn the shot. According to Abdul-Jabbar himself, this honor goes to newly acquired […]

All-Star Weekend is one of the most festive parts of the NBA season, and one of the staples of event are all the epic parties that go down. However, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is having none of it, with the 30-year-old telling his shoe sponsor, Under Armour, to ditch their All-Star Weekend party altogether […]

Despite taking an “L” in the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic still appeared to be in a jovial mood following his rather impressive showing. According to the 23-year-old, the most difficult part of the entire challenge was when he had to run from one end of the court to the […]

A couple of members of the Los Angeles Lakers have decided to put the All-Star break to good use by releasing a new musical collaboration that is primed to set the hip-hop scene on fire. Sophomore guard Lonzo Ball and veteran journeyman Lance Stephenson have just dropped a new song entitled “Swerve,” which is primarily […]

Amidst the All-Star Weekend festivities, a photo of disgruntled New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis having dinner with LeBron James has been making its rounds on social media. Having failed to acquire Davis via trade prior to the recently concluded deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the front-runners to land the All-Star big […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been named as part of the All-Star team for two years running now for a reason. Aside from pretty much carrying the load for the Wizards ever since John Wall’s season ended due to injury (and perhaps even before that?), Beal is unquestionably one of the deadliest shooters in […]

The Miami Heat expect to have former All-Star guard Goran Dragic back soon after the All-Star break following a two-month injury layoff for the 32-year-old. Once he gets back to full speed, he will surely reclaim his starting post, which may give Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra a bit of a headache. Recently, 22-year-old Heat […]

Now in the final season of his four-year, $48 million deal, Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker will be one of the hottest prospects in the market once he hits free agency this summer. This marks the first time in his career that the 28-year-old will enter unrestricted free agency, and Walker recently admitted […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce was not a happy man following his team’s humiliating defeat at the hands of the lowly New York Knicks. After the game, the 42-year-old coach blasted his team’s attitude coming into the contest, and admitted that the Hawks deserved to lose against the 11-47 Knicks: Lloyd Pierce: "We played […]

The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks supplied us with an entertaining contest on Thursday, with the struggling Knicks securing a surprise 106-91 victory against the home team. There were several noteworthy moments during the matchup, but one that definitely stood out was when former United States President Jimmy Carter was featured by the broadcast […]

One of the most memorable moments of the 2015 NBA Finals was Riley Curry’s scene-stealing moment at the podium during a postgame interview with her dad, Stephen Curry. However, with the benefit of hindsight, the Golden State Warriors star recently admitted that might not have been his best moment as a father to his daughter, […]

Aside from arguably being the greatest basketball player of all time, Charlotte Hornets majority owner Michael Jordan also happens to be one savvy businessman. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Chicago Bulls legend reportedly purchased the Charlotte Hornets franchise (back then it was the Charlotte Bobcats) in 2010 for nearly a tenth of its […]

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris is never short on self-confidence. This unrivaled bravado was on full display yet again on Tuesday as the 29-year-old made an outright claim that he was the primary motivation of the Philadelphia 76ers when they recently traded for Tobias Harris. Marcus Morris on the #76ers: "I feel like they got […]

The upcoming NBA All-Star Game will not only be a showcase of the league, but also an opportunity for talents like Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry to literally present their best foot forward by also showcasing each of their highly anticipated All-Star edition kicks. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will be dawning a […]

Second-year guard Edmond Sumner was the recipient of some very good news lately after his previous two-way deal was reportedly converted by the Indiana Pacers to a full-fledged NBA contract that will extend to a team option for the 2019-20 season: Sources: The Pacers are signing two-way guard Edmond Sumner to two-year NBA contract, with […]

There is perhaps no bigger surprise this season than the Sacramento Kings destroying all preseason projections and predictions. Currently sitting on a 30-26 record and just half a game outside the playoff picture in the Western Conference, the Kings have definitely performed way beyond expectations. Sacramento shooting guard Buddy Hield is definitely enjoying the ride, […]

On Sunday, Detroit Pistons veteran big man Zaza Pachulia celebrated his 35th birthday. Naturally, he was swarmed by greetings on social media by fans and peers alike. However, one of the standout greetings came from none other than his Pistons teammate, Blake Griffin. Griffin hilariously shared a photo on his Instagram stories of himself in […]

Despite recently losing their superstar guard Victor Oladipo to a season-ending quad injury, the Indiana Pacers continue to fight for their right to remain at the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference. On Saturday, Indiana scored a 105-90 home victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cavs coach Larry Drew admitted that his team was outplayed yet […]

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered an unexpected heavy defeat on Saturday at the hands of the Orlando Magic, 103-83. Following the blowout loss, Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer appeared intent to move on from the ugly defeat, saying that he would rather hurl this game in the garbage. “We’ll probably throw this one in the trash […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers unable to secure a move for New Orleans Pelicans want-away superstar Anthony Davis prior to the closing of the trade deadline, the New York Knicks have now emerged as serious contenders to land the highly sought after 25-year-old in the summer. In his piece for the New York Post, Marc […]

With several teams pouncing on the post-deadline buyout market, it appears that the Oklahoma City Thunder will not be participating in the free-for-all. As Brett Dawson of The Athletic explains, it’s not for a lack of desire for the Thunder, but rather their inability to be players on the buyout market is brought about primarily […]

Getting shipped off — especially in the middle of the season — is never easy for any player. New Washington Wizards forward Bobby Portis admitted to this exactly, with the 23-year-old claiming that he too had a hard time coming to terms with the fact that his former team, the Chicago Bulls, traded him. Such […]

The Utah Jazz secured an important home victory on Saturday against fellow Western Conference contenders, the San Antonio Spurs. The Jazz played a great team game throughout the contest, and at one point, the Utah bench was so impressed with the team’s unselfish play and ball movement that they went crazy following a a superb […]

Despite the Atlanta Hawks reportedly shopping veteran point guard Jeremy Lin prior to the trade deadline, there were no takers and the 30-year-old still remains a Hawk. This may be for the time being only, as there could be a buyout in the near future. Nonetheless, Lin made it clear that for the time being, […]