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Sports Illustrated has just confirmed what many believe to be true: that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is currently the best player in the entire league right now. In SI’s 2019 edition of its comprehensive players ranking, the King reigns supreme for the sixth consecutive year. According to SI’s Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney, […]

A new, revolutionary device aimed to help improve its user’s shooting prowess is now making its way to the mainstream market. Unfortunately for the creators of the QUBE, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James appears to be absolutely appalled by its concept. For those who have not heard of the QUBE before, it’s literally a […]

If there’s one thing you can say about Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki and his battle with Father Time, it’s that the 40-year-old is aging as gracefully as one can. The Mavs big man has always been open about his rather advanced age and has proven it yet again by roasting himself anew. Nowitzki shared […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott, who also happens to have spent 11 out of his 14 playing years with the purple and gold, has called out Lakers fans who are constantly hating on new recruit LeBron James. Scott recently sat down with Christopher Cason of The Score and shared his personal opinion on […]

10-time All-Star Paul Pierce has just come out with a theory that will not make New Orleans Pelicans supporters happy. According to the 40-year-old former NBA champion turned basketball analysts, he strongly believes that the Pelicans will end up dealing centerpiece star Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers if the Pelicans perform below expectations […]

Despite already being two years removed from being an active NBA superstar, stories about Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant’s work ethic continue to emerge to this day. This time around, Jonathan Abrams of Bleacher Report shares a story about how Bryant pretty much single-handedly established what is known today as the Olympic Breakfast Club. This […]

Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba may be a fan of LeBron James the basketball superstar; but he appears to have zero admiration for LeBron the rapper. Bamba recently shared a video of himself on his social media questioning James’ intentions when he recorded the recently unearthed rap track together with Golden State Warriors stud Kevin Durant. […]

With the end of the offseason quickly approaching, the Boston Celtics are reportedly looking in the direction of Marcus Georges-Hunt, as head coach Brad Stevens applies the finishing touches on his final team roster. Sports writer Jay King first reported the news on his piece for The Athletic. “The Celtics have plans​ to​ take a […]

With the reported signing of veteran Luol Deng, the Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be on the brink of finalizing their team roster for the upcoming season. New reports have now emerged that former NBA stud Monta Ellis has been identified by head coach Tom Thibodeau as his potential final signing of the offseason. It was […]

Golden State Warriors newcomer DeMarcus Cousins appears to be getting along with his new teammates just fine. So much so, that the 28-year-old has fellow Warrior Draymond Green cleaning his pool for him. This is not a metaphor. Cousins just shared a video of Green literally cleaning his pool. By the looks of it though, […]

Charlotte Hornets newcomer Tony Parker has recently shed some more light on his unexpected decision to leave the San Antonio Spurs after 17 years with the organization. Speaking to French news website L’Expresso, Parker explained that at the end of the day, his decision boiled down to the Hornets being able to offer him a […]

Game recognize game. This is exactly what Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James proved when he praised Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers over the latter’s game-winning heroics against the Chicago Bears during the NFL’s opening weekend. After overcoming a knee injury in the second quarter, Rodgers came back to lead his team to one […]

The few remaining weeks of the offseason have been tough for Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. After having trouble comprehending his wife’s straightforward message last week and then getting beat in a skills challenge at an Under Armour event, the two-time Most Valuable Player winner is now getting schooled by a kid half his […]

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, a 12-time All-Star, a Finals MVP, and an eight-time All-NBA team member, already has three championships to his name. However, despite all that he has achieved in his illustrious career, the 15-year veteran has never forgotten where he came from and the steps he had to take to get to […]

Despite the fact that opening night of the new season is still a couple of weeks away, many cannot help but look ahead to next summer’s talent-packed free agent class. According to one NBA insider, the Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the most active teams next year, with the likes of Kevin Durant, […]

After winning back-to-back MVP trophies and bagging three championships in the span of four years, some may question the level of motivation Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors currently hold. In a recent statement, the 30-year-old has made it abundantly clear that this is a non-issue, and that his side are more determined than […]

With just less than a month to go before the new season tips off, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is making the final rounds of his summer promotional tours. The two-time MVP flew a considerable distance to visit the basketball-crazed nation of the Philippines as part of his Under Armour Asian Tour. This is […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris just got picked up by the biggest Uber driver in history. We mean this in every sense of the word, because as it turns out, Harris’ “Uber driver” was actually 7-foot-3 teammate Boban Marjanovic. The 13-second clip taken by Harris himself opens with the 26-year-old approaching what he claims […]

Now we know that when someone criticizes Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons on Twitter, he has a tendency to get personal. This is exactly what happened when a certain Twitter user took a shot at Simmon’s three-point shooting proficiency. The 22-year-old incoming sophomore clapped back by roasting the troll’s facial hair. A certain user that […]

Up until this day, Space Jame remains to be a cult classic among NBA fans. As it turns out though, Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles is one of the film’s biggest fans. The 23-year-old just proved his undying affection for the 1996 animated movie by having a Space Jam-inspired tattoo inked on his right […]

While NBA legend Michael Jordan is widely considered as a local hero for the city, at least one Chicago native has a certain disdain towards the five-time Most Valuable Player winner. This isn’t just any Chicagoan, as this hater comes in the form of Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper. Chance jumped on the […]

L.A. Clippers rookie Jerome Robinson is already making waves despite not having a single minute of NBA action under his belt just yet. Nike has already taken notice of the 19-year-old’s potential and has decided to sign him to a sponsorship deal as early as now. Although the details of the deal have yet to […]

LeBron James has just recently made his much-awaited debut for his new team. However, with the start of the regular season still around a month away, fans will need to settle for LeBron’s Los Angeles Lakers debut on NBA 2K19. With the release of the highly-anticipated game on Friday, gamers have been busy all weekend. […]

Despite spending just one year in the school, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler is widely regarded as one of Tyler Junior College’s most prominent basketball products of all time. So much so, that the Texas-based community college has officially named September 8 as “Jimmy Butler Day.” The TJC Apaches, Tyler JC’s men’s basketball team, shared […]

The future is bright for Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. One of the firm believers of the 19-year-old’s potential is none other than teammate J.J. Barea. Doncic made a solid first impression on the Mavs veteran and according to Barea himself, he was impressed by Doncic’s innate ability to control the pace of a ballgame. […]

Jordan Brand has just presented Ray Allen with one of the most awesome Hall of Fame welcoming gifts ever. Allen, who represented the brand during his playing years, was just handed an extremely special set of Jordan Player Editions (PEs) commemorating his time with all of his former NBA teams. During his time in the […]

When LeBron James took his talents to Hollywood, many believed that the Los Angeles Lakers were being groomed to be the next super team. NBA analyst Bill Simmons has added more fire to the flame by presenting his theory about New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis eventually making a move to L.A. Davis recently parted ways […]

The Player’s Tribune just published an essay penned by newly-inducted Hall of Famer Jason Kidd. In the write-up, the former Dallas Mavericks guard shared an interesting anecdote involving himself and former Mavs teammate Dirk Nowitzki. As it turns out, up until this day, Kidd is still wondering if Nowitzki was being serious that one time he […]

Fresh off of his Hall of Fame induction, former Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd has recently come out with his own write-up for The Player’s Tribune. The 45-year-old covers a number of noteworthy subjects in his essay, but one that stood out was his narrative on the 2011 Mavs, which he labelled as “The […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder has had a busy offseason so far. After parting ways with the Atlanta Hawks as part of the Carmelo Anthony deal, the new OKC recruit just represented his home nation of Germany in tremendous fashion. Germany were up against Turkey in the Supercup semifinals and Schorder led the lines […]

Despite being ferocious rivals on the basketball court during their playing years, Biran Grant and Hall of Famer Karl Malone have now formed a precious bond as friends. In fact, when Grant’s Parkinson’s disease became public nearly a decade ago, the Utah Jazz legend was one of the first who reached out to him. Grant […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has just added more proof that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been keeping busy in his retirement. Business investments, a new podcast, and film production are just a few things that have been keeping Bryant preoccupied two years after hanging his sneakers. However, as it turns out, Kobe […]

LeBron James is not the only superstar on Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka’s good graces. In fact, the 48-year-old GM has gone out to praise two particular members of his young core — incoming sophomores Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma. According to Lakers insider Harrison Faigen, Pelinka had nothing but good things to […]

There is no love lost between Ray Allen and his former team, the Boston Celtics. Prior to his recent Hall of Fame induction, the 43-year-old could not help but air his grievances during his stint as part of the C’s. Allen, speaking in an interview on NBC Sports Boston, admitted that at first, he tried to […]

There are very few who question whether Ray Allen has done enough in his career to warrant a place in the Hall of Fame. However, when the praise comes from one of Allen’s teammates during his time with the Boston Celtics, the admiration becomes even more noteworthy. This is exactly what Celtics legend Paul Pierce […]

With the recent conclusion of this year’s induction of the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, some analysts have begun setting their sights on the 2019 class. In his piece for Bleacher Report, Zach Buckley presents four potential inductees for next summer’s Hall of Fame ceremonies. Topping Buckley’s list is Los […]

There were a number of poignant moments in Ray Allen’s Hall of Fame acceptance speech. However, one of the most endearing parts of the address came when the 43-year-old spoke highly about his former team, the Boston Celtics. Allen had a remarkable 18-year career in the league. One of the high points of his illustrious […]

With the basketball world currently engrossed with all the wonderful moments from the recently-concluded Hall of Fame induction ceremony, former NBA coach Don Nelson has somehow made his way to the top of the trending list of the Twitterverse. The 78-year-old can credit his rather questionable look as his recent claim to fame. As pointed […]

As he accepted his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, NBA legend Steve Nash delivered a very inspirational speech. However, one of the most unforgettable moments of his address came at a rather unexpected moment. Upon realizing that he was on TV, Nash’s son had an epic reaction that has taken over […]