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Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Sam Dekker holds no ill will against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite spending only a year in L.A. before being shipped out to the Cavs, Dekker claims to have parted ways in good terms. The 24-year-old did seem to have some regret about the short-lived relationship, but insists […]

The Washington Wizards is Dwight Howard’s fourth team in four years. Despite being considered as an elite center, Howard is no longer the indispensable cornerstone star he once was with the Orlando Magic. Team owner Richard DeVos appears to know exactly why this came to be, and even explained it to the world — more […]

Former Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy has recently tried to explain the anomaly involving the league’s expectations on big men in this day and age. Van Gundy has decided to use Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard, who happened to be his star player during their time together with the Orlando Magic, as the […]

The city of New York has just successfully secured its most recent basketball championship. However, the sad news is that it does not directly invlove the New York Knicks. Although the side does carry the organization’s name, Knicks Gaming‘s recent success in the inaugural NBA 2K League does nothing to help the actual Knicks’ chances […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving believes that the current Sixers team are already primed to take the next step towards achieving their ultimate goal. However, Dr. J also believes that there are still a number of significant aspects lacking within the team. Erving recently shared his thoughts on the matter with Marc Narducci of The […]

The cross-town rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets is, perhaps, one of the most intense in the entire league. Knicks big man Enes Kanter has taken it to a whole new level by literally bringing the fight to the Nets’ doorstep. Kanter once again proved he is in the upper echelon […]

While a good amount of people consider Carmelo Anthony to be a shadow of his former self, Houston Rockets star point guard Chris Paul’s belief in his new teammate remains resolute. In fact, Paul has recently lauded his team’s acquisition of Anthony, claiming the newest Rocket will be an important piece in their quest for […]

The entire nation is mourning the recent passing of United States Senator John McCain. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has revealed how he, too, is one with the country by sending out a heartfelt tweet expressing his grief on the loss of one of America’s most prominent political figures. Today we lost an American hero […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has no intentions of riding the LeBron James hate train. In fact, the retired future Hall of Famer appears to be encouraging the Lakers faithful to get behind the new face of the franchise. In a recent interview on The Rich Einsen Show, Bryant has acknowledged the controversy that […]

The NBA is on the brink of changing up the league’s shot clock rule, and it will likely take the entire association by surprise. This is according to Sioux Falls Skyforce coach Nevada Smith, per Ira Winderman of the SunSentinel. There have been reports that in an attempt to intensify the pace of the game, […]

There are some who believe that Philadephia 76ers stud Ben Simmons is destined to be the LeBron James of his generation. A recent statistic unearthed by redditor u/pm_me_ccups might actually prove that the Sixers superstar is already ahead of James at this point in his career. The particular stat that is being looked at is shooting […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist appears to be one of the guys that will not be benefiting from the Charlotte Hornets’ recent team revamp. According to Hornets insider Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, Kidd-Gilchrist is likely to be looking at an unfamiliar bench role this coming season. “As I wrote in July, it would be no surprise if […]

With opening night just a little over a month to go, there are still a fair amount of free agents that are still in search of their next NBA team. Reddit user u/Rayshard has come up with a comprehensive listing of all the free agents currently still available in the market. Dwyane Wade is on top of […]

Entering his 21st season in the NBA, Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter has established himself as one of the most prominent veteran figures in the league today. Given his vast experience and acquired knowledge in the sport, most believe that coaching would be the next logical step for the 41-year-old once he finally calls it […]

After a forgettable 2017-18 season marred by injuries, Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Andre Roberson is looking to bounce back this year. The 26-year-old has declared that he is targeting a return to the court towards the holiday season. Roberson declared his intentions on a recent interview on San Antonio-based network KABB Fox-29, per Brett Dawson […]

With the success of their sophomore season already officially in the books, BIG3 commissioner Clyde Drexler has declared the league’s intention to acquire the services of San Antonio Spurs veteran Manu Ginobili should the latter decide to retire from the NBA. Spurs insider Jeff Garcia recently broke the news on Twitter, and confirmed that Hall of […]

The BIG3 league’s caliber of superstars may not be on the same plane as the NBA, but the intensity is definitely at the same level. Just ask Corey Maggette, Dahntay Jones, and Cuttino Mobley, who all got into it in the league’s championship game on Friday night. The 22-second clip shared by BIG3’s Twitter account […]

What Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas lacks in height, he definitely makes up for in confidence. Thomas has yet again proven how much conviction he has on himself as well as on his team by recently declaring that his Nuggets will categorically make it to the Playoffs this season. In a tweet shared by the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has finally spoken out on the controversy surrounding LeBron James’ arrival in L.A. With LeBron recently entering Kobe’s territory, supporters could not help but compare these two superstars in the hope of determining who the better player his. However, Bryant himself believes that there is no point in doing […]

While the above title may seem like a rather comical heading apt for a more humorous write-up, Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young’s fear of birds is anything but funny. Ornithophobia is a type of phobia characterized by the irrational and abnormal fear of birds. It is a kind of mental condition that Young is apparently […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez was able to raise an excellent point upon sharing his own bouts with mental health. According to the 30-year-old 7-footer, eliminating the stigma of the issue at hand starts with a very simple aspect — utilizing the proper term to address it. According to Lopez, the term “mental wellness” […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton was nearly a first-hand victim of the potentially catastrophic effects of one’s mental health issues may have on his family. When the 38-year-old coach first learned about how his father, the great Bill Walton, contemplated suicide on several occasions, the younger Walton admitted to being shaken up by […]

The Boston Celtics are unquestionably one of the most promising teams in the league today. Breakout star Jayson Tatum recognizes his team’s potential, and is eager to work with one particular member of their young squad — Gordon Hayward. After signing a four-year, $218 million deal with the Celtics last summer, Hayward’s season was cut […]

As the new head coach of the New York Knicks, David Fizdale is set to face a challenging year ahead. However, it appears that he has already gotten past one potentially huge roadblock, which comes in the form of getting on the same page with cornerstone star Kristaps Porzingis. Bruce Beck of WNBC-TV recently caught […]

Joey Crawford is one of the most well-known game officials in the history of the NBA. He has had his fair share of controversies, but perhaps none bigger than his infamous altercation with San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan back in 2007. In a recent interview with Jackie MacMullan of ESPN, the 66-year-old recounts the […]

When Lance Stephenson recently signed with the new-look Los Angeles Lakers this summer, his popularity was almost instantaneously propelled back to the limelight. This is the very reason why, especially in a rather idle offseason, almost everything he does becomes newsworthy. The 27-year-old recently posted a video of his one-year-old daughter on his Instagram account. […]

Referees probably have the most thankless job in the NBA. They are expected to make the right call every single time, and whenever they make the slightest of errors, it’s as if the entire basketball world gets on their case. This has been the norm for one of the most prominent game officials today, Joey […]

Trey Burke of the New York Knicks is not exactly in the upper echelon of point guards in the NBA today. However, a recently-discovered advanced stat has placed the 25-year-old in elite company with the likes of Chris Paul and Gary Payton. According to NBA analyst Tommy Beer, Burke’s performance last season with the Knicks […]

Houston Rockets assistant coach John Lucas has spoken out on the issue of mental health that has overshadowed the NBA. According to the 64-year-old, substance abuse is one of the primary causes of mental health among prominent athletes. In her very thought-provoking piece for ESPN, Jackie MacMullan details why Lucas believes this to be true. “Lucas, […]

Former Milwaukee Bucks big man Larry Sanders has recently given his two cents worth on the whole mental health issue that has taken the NBA by storm. According to the 29-year-old, marijuana was his choice of medication to address his anxiety and depression. He decided against taking prescription drugs as a form of treatment for his […]

Much like a physical disease, mental illness also has its symptoms, and can be diagnosed by professionals. However, knowing about the problem is one thing; but addressing it the right way is an altogether different matter. The NBA is in no different a place. According to an anonymous GM, this is exactly where the problem […]

Current unrestricted free agent Shane Larkin, who was last with the Boston Celtics, is the latest to add his name to the rapidly-growing list of NBA players who have recently opened up about their own personal mental health issues. Larkin offers a new perspective on the matter, as he shares his severe case of obsessive-compulsive […]

John Lucas, a former NBA player who currently runs a substance-abuse wellness and aftercare program for athletes, is one of the most prominent names in the headlines at the moment. The Houston Rockets assistant coach is an authority on the matter of mental health issues in the NBA today, and his recent statement has further […]

LA Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari has just confirmed his intention to skip his country’s upcoming FIBA qualifiers next month. With this recent development, the Italian national basketball team will need to do without the 6-foot-10 sharpshooter as they compete in the qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Gallinari recently released an official statement saying […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Patrick Patterson just got roasted on Twitter in a big way. A recent exchange with a random user that goes by the handle @NateBreezee amusingly took place a couple of days ago, and we have the tweets to prove it. Apparently, Patterson is a watch enthusiast. He took to Twitter […]

Sacramento Kings big man Skal Labissiere is putting the summer vacation to good use. Like many other NBA players, the 22-year-old has put in a ton of work during the break to prepare himself for the upcoming season. For Labissiere though, he has been focusing on a specific area of his game that has received […]

Thanks in most part to Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love and his courage to speak up about his own personal struggles, the issue of mental health has become one of the hottest topics in the NBA today. Current Houston Rockets assistant coach John Lucas II has chimed in on the discussions. Himself a former […]

A mini-reunion between former and current Oklahoma City Thunder players recently took place on the basketball court. Russell Westbrook, Paul George, James Harden, and Kevin Durant were all participants in a star-packed pick-up game. What made the event even more awesome was that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was an engrossed spectator who appeared […]

Philadelphia 76ers reigning Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons has recently cast a shadow on his intention to represent his nation of Australia in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Speaking to Roy Ward of The Age, Simmons was non-committal, and instead put emphasis in his preparation for the upcoming NBA season. “Day by day, […]