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Comparisons between Los Angeles Lakers newcomer LeBron James and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant were raised a notch higher ever since James’ move to L.A. over the summer. However, despite how people seem to love to pit these two future Hall of Famers against each other, it was recently revealed by Bryant himself that he has […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has recently shared some insight on his exceptional leadership style. According to the future Hall of Famer, he made it a point to make his teammates feel uncomfortable about themselves and their situation. Excerpts from Bryant’s upcoming book Mamba Mentality were published on The Players’ Tribune, and some of the […]

With three straight losses to start the new campaign, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a terrible start. All-Star forward Paul George thinks that this may have something to do with a number of bad calls. Following to the Thunder’s 131-120 loss at the hands of the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, George had […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has sent out a cryptic response to Golden State Warriors stud Klay Thompson’s recent comments regarding Warriors newcomer Jonas Jerebko. Thompson claimed that the Utah Jazz, who decided to waive Jerebko over the summer, wanted nothing to do with the 31-year-old power forward. Mitchell responded with just a single emoji, but […]

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris has a reputation for being a feisty competitor during ballgames. This is why it comes as no surprise that the 29-year-old reacted the way he did following the physical altercation that went down in the hotly contested matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Morris […]

Entering his sixth year with the Washington Wizards, the expectations are high for 25-year-old small forward Otto Porter Jr. Head coach Scott Brooks recently spoke fondly of his underrated stud, but also called out Porter for lacking the consistency needed to take his game — and that of the Wizards — to the next level. […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is not one to mince words. The five-time All-Star recently admitted to have strongly considered joining the New York Knicks prior to announcing his intention to re-sign with the C’s next summer. Following the Celtics’ 103-101 victory over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Irving openly […]

Many believe that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is slated to have a huge season this year. Well, right off the bat, the 23-year-old Serbian is already making the pundits look good by notching his first triple-double of the season. However, what makes his performance even more impressive is the fact that the 7-foot big […]

Despite his summer move to the west coast, Lakers star LeBron James continues to be haunted by the ghost of former Celeveland Cavaliers teammate J.R. Smith. This is exactly what happened on Saturday, when a Smith look-a-like showed up outside Staples Center in the team’s home debut of the season. JR in the building?? pic.twitter.com/558E4HoX1I […]

The home debut of the new look Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets was marred by an ugly incident in the fourth quarter involving Brandon Ingram, Rajon Rondo, and Chris Paul – with all three being ejected and likely looking at hefty fines. The incident, which resulted in a number of punches being thrown, […]

Houston Rockets reigning MVP James Harden closed out the heated contest between his Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers in true James harden fashion. Following an unsightly incident involving several Rockets and Lakers players that escalated to punches being exchanged, Harden hit a dagger trey that effectively handed his team its first win of the […]

Many consider the new look Lakers to be a band of misfits destined for failure. So much so, that an anonymous source has recently likened the team to a popular 90’s sitcom and also comparing LeBron James’ new teammates to one of the show’s laughable characters. In his piece for ESPN, Pablo S. Torre cites an […]

Minnesota Timberwolves want-away star Jimmy Butler believes that the media has been unfair in their portrayal of his image throughout this whole controversy between himself and the Wolves. According to the 29-year-old, there is much more to this story than what the media is allegedly leading the public to believe. Jimmy Butler on people not […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has spoken out about the whole controversy behind the sudden retirement of assistant coach Jeff Bzedlik over the summer. According to the 67-year-old veteran coach, Bzdelik’s abrupt departure had nothing to do with the recent arrival of Carmelo Anthony. The full story behind Bzdelik’s exit is still currently clouded in mystery. The […]

Much like last season, the Houston Rockets are once again considered as one of, if not the top contender for the title behind defending champs Golden State Warriors. For head coach Mike D’Antoni, it feels like an all too familiar situation. More than a decade ago, D’Antoni was the head coach for the Phoenix Suns, […]

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the season on opening night against the Portland Trail Blazers. There were a couple of bright spots throughout the contest, but ultimately, it was evident the team still has a long way to go before they are able to establish themselves as serious contenders in […]

Following the team’s opening-night loss against the Portland Trail Blazers, critics are already having a field day pointing out all the alleged weak points of the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Jalen Rose has taken an early shot at the side, questioning young guard Lonzo Ball and his value for the team: .@JalenRose has some […]

Despite an impressive opening night victory over the defending Eastern Conference champions Cleveland Cavaliers, Kawhi Leonard believes that his Toronto Raptors are still a ways away from being serious contenders for the title. Never really known to mince words, the former San Antonio Spurs cornerstone star was brutally honest when talking about his team’s chances […]

It appears the Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has some insider information regarding the status of Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westrbook heading into the Clippers-Thunder matchup on Friday night. Multiple reports are stating that Westbrook is doubtful to make his season debut against the Clippers on Friday as he has yet to […]

The highly-anticipated Los Angeles Lakers debut of LeBron James ultimately ended in defeat at the hands of the Portland Trailblazers. Nonetheless, from a statistical standpoint, it wasn’t all that bad, as James was able to tie Hall of Famer Larry Bird’s all-time record for the most 25-10-5 games in the history of the NBA. LeBron […]

Over the past couple of years, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has proven that he is much more than just amassing personal accolades for himself. This season is no different, with the 30-year-old claiming that he does not mind being omitted from the list of this year’s potential MVP winners. Speaking to Marcus Thompson […]

With still two years remaining on his contract, it appears that Golden State Warriors stud Draymond Green has already made up his mind about extending his deal with the team. The 28-year-old himself declared his commitment to the Warriors, and even shared how he intends to actively participate in the upcoming contract negotiations. “I am. […]

Aside from playing a crucial role on the court for the Golden State Warriors and their three championships in four years, Dubs star Draymond Green was recently also asked by the team’s front office to take part in this year’s draft process. In an extensive interview with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Green shared his experience […]

The rise of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been downright astronomical. While most would claim that they had known early on that this kid was going to be special, very few could honestly say that they were certain that the 23-year-old was going to be this good, this soon. However, a Warriors player apparently […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward made his highly-anticipated return to the basketball court on Tuesday night following a year on the sidelines recovering from a gruesome leg injury almost exactly one year ago. The 28-year-old did show some rust and had a sub-par performance, but Hayward believes that it was a momentous game for him […]

Members of the Golden State Warriors were handed their 2018 championship ring on Tuesday night moments before their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Having won three titles over the past four years, one could assume these festivities could very easily become a run-of-the-mill occurrence for the champs. Well, this certainly isn’t the case […]

Los Angeles Lakers newcomer Rajon Rondo recently came across a very interesting piece of history. The former Boston Celtics star learned just how Lakers legend Kobe Bryant defeated him and his Celtics in the Finals almost a decade ago. As it turns out, despite the incident happening eight long years ago, it still hit a nerve […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is anything but your typical NBA player. As it turns out, even the Sixers big man’s pregame routine is out of the ordinary. The 24-year-old Cameroonian was caught on camera watching an episode of the popular cartoon show “Rick and Morty” as he was being treated on the trainer’s table […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been dealt a blow in the buildup to their season opener against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, as veteran forward DeMarre Carroll is set to undergo surgery on his injured right ankle and will be out indefinitely. According to the New York Post’s Brian Lewis, Carroll, who sustained the injury last […]

Despite talks of a contract extension currently put on hold, it appears that Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis still heavily figures in the team’s plans for the immediate future. Executive VP John Paxson recently confirmed this in an interview, per the Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson. Bulls exec VP John Paxson tells assembled reporters that […]

Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton and Dallas Mavericks stud Luka Doncic are arguably the top two contenders for this season’s Rookie of the Year award. There appears to be a lot of mutual respect between these two highly touted rookies, with Ayton having nothing but good things to say about Doncic. Ayton was quoted […]

The new NBA season finally tips off on Tuesday night featuring a a budding rivalry between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. However, the Sixers recently confirmed that they will be without 6-foot-11 big man Mike Muscala, who is currently nursing a right ankle sprain. The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Mike Muscala is out tonight […]

NBA fans are some of the best supporters in the realm of sports. However, they can also be overly sensitive at times. This is exactly what a Redditor that goes by the username u/RedSoxEatPoop poked fun at when he asked for one-liners that would piss off fans instantaneously. The entries were simply hilarious. That, of […]

Philadelphia 76ers sensation Ben Simmons is one who likes to have his game do all the talking. So much so, that former Sixers assistant coach Lloyd Pierce claims that the 22-year-old Australian would much rather drop a triple-double than engage in any in-game smack talk. “You start barking at Ben, he just smiles,” says Pierce, […]

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most promising collection of young guys in the league right now. The front office certainly recognizes this fact, and Monday they announced they have picked up the team options of two of their most talented prospects in Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen. The Nets have exercised the 2019-20 […]

Last season’s second-round matchup between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers was one for the books. It marked the beginning of a budding rivalry between the two teams, which Celtics guard Terry Rozier discussed in a recent interview. The feisty 6-foot-1 point guard is certainly loving every bit of the fledgling rivalry, claiming it adds […]

Entering his first season as the New York Knicks head coach, David Fizdale is already facing a dilemma this early in the (pre) season. It’s a good problem to have though, as the 44-year-old appears to be facing a tough decision in balancing the playing time between a number of capable guards in his squad. […]

After an unremarkable rookie campaign last year, New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina believes that the upcoming season will be a far better one. According to the 20-year-old, his preparations for this season has been much more productive, and that this will be the very reason why he believes he is due for a breakout […]

On Friday, we reported about the partially completed (and somewhat mysterious in nature) painting of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in downtown L.A.  It appears that the artists have been working round the clock as the humongous mural — which is now confirmed as an advertisement for electronics company Beats by Dre — now […]