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Ray Allen delivered a very inspiring acceptance speech in the recently-concluded induction ceremony of this year’s Hall of Fame class. One of the most endearing moments was when the 43-year-old revealed how Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller inspired him to become not only the basketball player he once was but also the man he is […]

While the recent Ryan Anderson trade is considered by some as the immediate answer to a need that the Phoenix Suns have, it may actually prove beneficial for the team in the long run. A recent bit of information regarding the technicalities of Anderson’s contract was pointed out by NBA analyst Tim Bontemps. According to […]

After going undrafted in the recently-concluded NBA Draft, it is clear that not even Los Angeles, California-based basketball league BIG3 wants any part of LiAngelo Ball. This message came from the league’s founder itself, rapper/actor Ice Cube. Ice Cube recently spoke with Nir Regev of Fansided and made it abundantly clear that his league is not […]

Grant Hill is arguably Fila’s biggest NBA endorser of all time. This is exactly why the now South Korea-based sporting goods company recently released a tribute video dedicated to one of the latest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. It was Hill himself who shared his former sponsor’s homage through his personal […]

With the new NFL season officially underway, New England Patriots famed quarterback Tom Brady has taken his shot at trying to recruit Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. After seeing LeBron’s recent Instagram post which features the 33-year-old flying in for a jam, Brady was more than impressed. He straight out asked James to join […]

With even the great Michael Jordan himself once asking P.J. Tucker how he was able to get his hands on a very limited pair of Air Jordan’s, Tucker is considered by many as the king of the sneaker game in the league. However, new Los Angeles Lakers recruit Lance Stephenson appears to have the throne […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers bruiser Metta World Piece is known for many things. However, it appears that the 38-year-old also wants to add basketball prophet to his resume by recently predicting that LeBron James will eventually win a championship with the Lakers. However, he did present a bit of a caveat. Metta also claimed that […]

While there are some who consider New York Knicks big man Joakim Noah as a has-been, the 33-year-old is certainly not on the same boat. The 6-foot-11 center recently shared a clip on his Instagram account featuring his summer workout of choice. Noah has turned to pool training to help in the recovery of his […]

Not long before Russell Westbrook established himself as the unquestionable centerpiece of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise, he was seen by most as an untamed force that was too rough around the edges. What not a lot of people know is that Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks actually played a pivotal part in the development […]

With his participation in his family’s recent gender reveal event, Boston Celtics stud Gordon Hayward unintentionally cast himself in what is a solid front-runner for the most hilarious moment of the summer. Hayward’s rather unenthusiastic reaction has led to the birth of the latest viral catchphrase, “Daddy’s always happy.”  So much so that Hayward has […]

Two-time Most Valuable player winner Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors maybe the most lethal sharpshooter in the game today. However, his wits may still need some sharpening at this point in the offseason. In a recent video shared by Curry’s wife, Ayesha, on her social media account, a confused Steph is seen struggling […]

Despite lifting the NBA title on two separate occasions in his illustrious career, former Milwaukee Bucks star Ray Allen recently admitted to still being bitter about the Bucks’ Eastern Conference Finals defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers some 17 years ago. Allen recently spoke with Gery Woelfel of Woelfel’s Press Box to primarily discuss […]

After being on the receiving end of yet another critical assessment, Brooklyn Nets stud D’Angelo Russell appears to have a formidable superstar sitting in his corner. This comes in the form of Philadelphia 76ers standout Ben Simmons. The Sixers man recently defended his former high school teammate after the latter was left outside the top […]

With the official release of NBA 2K19 just a couple of days away, 2K Sports has just released a cliff-hanger of a promo via Instagram featuring none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The promotional clip barely lasts five seconds, but the impact is truly quite substantial. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUtvtxhNGR/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=ibmt54yp9zig In the ad, James delivers […]

Once considered as the next Michael Jordan, former Los Angeles Clippers forward Grant Hill is one of those guys who was never really able to live up to his full potential due to injuries. The 45-year-old recently admitted that it was actually another knee injury — one that he had sustained in the most unexpected […]

If the NBA had a Swaggiest Player of the Year award, then surely, Portland Trailblazers stud Damian Lillard would have to be in contention every single year. Not only has he taken over the reigns as the Blazers’ uncontested cornerstone superstar, but Dame D.O.L.L.A., Lillard’s moniker in the world of hip-hop music, is also widely […]

Despite the backlash over Colin Kaepernick’s recently-released Nike ad, Houston Rockets stud Chris Paul is not afraid to let the world know how he feels about the controversial campaign. Paul took to Twitter to publicly back the embattled Kaepernick and the powerful message behind his ad. Well done ✅ @Kaepernick7 ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/6DV1KByaCH — Chris Paul […]

While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may be one of the most socially-inclined athletes today, he is not nearly as outspoken — and controversial — as former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Nonetheless, James has voiced out his full support of the embattled NFL player and his recent Nike ad. Many believe that […]

Jim Calhoun, the former coach of Ray Allen during his time in the University of Connecticut, was a first-hand spectator to the rise of Allen from a budding star to a full-blown NBA prospect. It would be safe to assume that Calhoun is an authority on Allen, so when the former coach described the Hall […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal had one of the most highly-publicized spats in the history of the association. However, with the two legends now retired from the sport, the hatchet has been buried deep. So much so, that according to Shaq’s ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal, Bryant has a standing offer to […]

Most consider Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to be an icon for the sport of basketball. It is also known to many that the three-time NBA champion’s influence has the ability to transcend multiple social spheres. As it turns out, the high world of fashion also considers James to be a significant figure in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a man who knows his history. This is not just basketball history we’re talking about, but world history in general — as proven by James himself in a recent guided tour of the Berlin Wall in Germany. James is currently traveling around the world for his “More Than […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and NFL superstar Richard Sherman of the San Francisco 49ers are two of the biggest names of their respective sports. However, that is not the only thing they have in common. Both suffered highly-publicized, career-threatening Achilles injuries, and according to Sherman himself, Bryant was essential in his road to […]

Being two of the best point guards of their time, Gary Payton and former Dallas Mavericks star Jason Kidd were fierce competitors. However, despite their on-court rivalry, the mutual respect they had for each other was undeniable. Payton holds Kidd in such high regard that in a recent interview with ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, the 50-year-old […]

The NBA’s resident troll is at it again. New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter has taken another victim, and this time around, it’s renowned NBA insider Shams Charania. In a recent video posted on his Twitter account, Kanter used the basketball reporter to send a message. The 6-foot-11 center warned that this is what […]

The Detroit Pistons are expecting big things from superstar Blake Griffin this year. Entering his first full season as a Piston, Griffin himself admitted that he has found himself in unfamiliar territory. This is great news for Pistons supporters though, as according to the 29-year-old, this is the first time he is entering a season […]

2007 Most Improved Player of the Year winner Monta Ellis has just cashed in on his Tennessee mansion to the tune of $2.31 million. Ellis recently signed with Chinese outfit Guangdong Southern Tigers, and is now ready to move on from life in the United States — for the time being, at least. Jack Flemming […]

A redditor recently shared a buffed up illustration of Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. In the graphic, a very lean Green is looking more like a UFC fighter than a three-time NBA champion. Here’s a look at the cartoon version of the Warriors enforcer, which is being used as a promotional poster ahead of Green’s […]

When Harry Giles was drafted 20th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2017 NBA Draft, many considered it to be a steal. Despite being forced to sit out his first year due to injury, Giles remains to be a very promising prospect. Even Boston Celtics standout Jayson Tatum believes that Giles is going to […]

Much like Allen Iverson, two-time All-Star Stephon Marbury was also considered as one of the best point guards of his time. According to Marbury’s former Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Tom Gugliotta, Marbury actually considered Iverson to be his top adversary. Gugliotta, who played with Marbury for two years in Minnesota between 1996 and 1998, recently sat […]

Los Angeles Lakers team president Jeanie Buss has recently reacted to Shaquille O’Neal’s newest commercial. Like thousands of other viewers, Buss also cracked up at the big man’s latest TV endorsement. Buss decided to take to Instagram to share her admiration. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnL_zbhDaDl/?utm_source=ig_embed Jeannie was only 18 when her father, Jerry Buss, became the majority owner […]

After recently signing a two-way deal with the Golden State Warriors, NBA G League standout Damion Lee was welcomed by his teammates with open arms. Now, two-time MVP Stephen Curry has literally welcomed Lee to the Curry family after the latter tied the know with the former’s sister, Sydel Curry. In an Instagram post, Steph […]

The entire Los Angeles Lakers community breathed a collective sigh of relief after finally ridding themselves of Luol Deng’s atrocious contract via a buyout deal. In light of this recent development, NBA insider Ramona Shelburne has reported that the Lakers are in no hurry to fill the roster spot Deng has effectively vacated. For a brief […]

Tony Parker is not done yet. Instead of seeing out his career with the San Antonio Spurs, the 36-year-old decided to step away from his comfort zone and take on a new challenge with the Charlotte Hornets. Parker appears to have a few more years left in the tank, and if all goes according to […]

At the moment, there is no guarantee if Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has another season in him. Perhaps an elite milestone — entering the top 35 all-time scoring list of the league, and overtaking the great Clyde Drexler in the process — could serve as extra motivation for the 36-year-old to suit up for […]

A forgettable, drama-filled season from the last term did a lot of damage on new Houston Rockets recruit Carmelo Anthony’s otherwise stellar NBA career. However, despite a seemingly horrendous season from Anthony last year, he was still able to break into the top 25 of the all-time scoring list of the league. This year, he can […]

At 41 years old, Atlanta Hawks newcomer Vince Carter currently holds the record as the oldest active player in the league. However, this is not the only feat the 20-year veteran intends to achieve this season, as Carter is actually set to join the elite 25,000-point club of the NBA this year. Ben Rohrbach of […]

In his MVP year two season ago, Oklahoma City Thunder standout Russell Westbrook was able to amazingly set the record for the most triple-doubles in a single season with a total of 42. This coming campaign, Westbrook can smash yet another record which is currently held by Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. In 10 […]

Many consider Houston Rockets stud Chris Paul to be one of the best point guards in the game today, if not ever. According to Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo! Sports, the 33-year-old is set to overtake yet another great in former Detroit Pistons star Isiah Thomas in the all-time assists leaderboard. At the moment, Paul sits […]