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As far as epic pickup games are concerned, perhaps there was none bigger than “The Blackout at Rucker Park.” On this exact date 15 years ago, stars like LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Carmelo Anthony, and Yao Ming faced off in the streets of Harlem in a game that never even had the chance to tip […]

Golden State Warriors stud Andre Iguodala seems to be on the fence when it comes to the topic of the prevalence of sports betting in the NBA. According to the 34-year-old, he does see some merit to it, but also warns of its potential pitfalls, even comparing it to the gateway drug mariujana. “It’s almost […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet appears to be making the most of his summer vacation. The 24-year-old decided to drive around the city on Tuesday, and treated some fans to a pickup game cameo. VanVleet himself shared a bit of the experience via his Twitter account. Drove by had to get a few runs […]

Rap icon J. Cole looks to be on his way to follow in the footsteps of Jay-Z in terms of owning a stake in an NBA team. However, Cole has set a higher bar, with the rapper claiming his desire to acquire the Dallas Mavericks some time in the future. In his latest freestyle release, […]

When LeBron James’ Los Angeles mural was desecrated just days after it was made, the greater majority condemned the vandals for setting out on such a cowardly and disrespectful act. In this light, hip-hop artist Ice Cube has recently raised a rather rational argument on why he believes it was the own artists’ fault. Speaking […]

The NBA is unyielding in its efforts to promote the league on the international stage. The Asian country of India, possessing one of the world’s largest populations, has been identified by the Association as a primary global expansion area. It was NBA Commissioner Adam Silver himself who conveyed the news, speaking to the press in […]

Fresh off of the success of the BIG3’s sophomore season, league founder Ice Cube has revealed that he has his sights set on one of the biggest names in NBA history as a potential participant in next year’s edition. Speaking to sportscaster Rich Eisen on his “Rich Eisen Show” podcast, Ice Cube has made public […]

Rap mogul and BIG3 founder Ice Cube has recently chimed in on the whole LeBron James versus Kobe Bryant debate. With the Los Angeles Lakers recently acquiring the services of James, inevitable comparisons between himself and one of the greatest Lakers of all time have been endless. However, Ice Cube believes that there is no […]

In a recent radio interview with Noah Coslov of Sirius XMNBA, Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. was given an opportunity to clear the air regarding his recent social media mini beef with fellow rookie Luka Doncic. While on air, the 20-year-old couldn’t help but do some wishful thinking on some of the what if’s […]

With the release date of the highly anticipated NBA 2K19 just less than a month away, game developer 2K Sports has been steadily releasing player ratings over the last few weeks. Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie just had his rating released, and based on his reaction on Twitter, it appears the incoming fifth-year man […]

When the Denver Nuggets selected Michael Porter Jr. with the 14th pick of this year’s draft, it was perhaps the most high-risk, high-reward selection of the evening. With a recent positive update on his road to recovery from a career-threatening back injury, it appears that the Nuggets’ gamble could pay dividends sooner rather than later. […]

The shakeup of the Toronto Raptors appears to have appealed to national TV broadcasters, to the extent that the team is slated have their most nationally televised games in almost two decades. Mainstream media loves controversy and drama, and perhaps there is none bigger than that of the arrival of Kawhi Leonard to Toronto this […]

The bookmakers in Las Vegas are pretty high on Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma. So much so that they have pegged him as having the same odds of taking home this upcoming season’s Most Valuable Player trophy as Detroit Pistons cornerstone player Blake Griffin, as explained by Eric Rosales of Sports Betting Dime. This is […]

With the Detroit Pistons set to usher in the Dwane Casey era this upcoming season, a host of changes in the team’s rotation is to be expected. According to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the small forward spot will be one of the most highly-contested positions for the Pistons. “The most interesting training […]

The NBA just held its annual Rookie Photo Shoot on Sunday, and there was one young gun in particular who stood out. It was not overall first pick Deandre Ayton and his burly arms, nor was it Trae Young and his larger-than-life confidence. Surprisingly, it was San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker that caught much […]

In an offseason that saw a reigning Coach of the Year get fired from his post, it is no surprise that the likes of former Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy remain jobless. This is not to take away anything from Van Gundy; he is after all a highly-competent head coach. […]

Detroit Pistons incoming third year power forward Henry Ellenson had the summer of his life. Not only was he able tow work on one of the most important facets of his game, but he was also able to do so under the tutelage of an NBA great. The 21-year-old spoke to James L. Edwards III […]

At 33 years of age, with 15 grueling seasons (and counting) under his belt, and with an unprecedented five straight NBA Finals appearances, LeBron James continues to push his body to the absolute limit. When he decided to take his talents to Hollywood this summer by joining a very young Los Angeles Lakers side that […]

The last time we saw Glen Davis on an NBA basketball court was back in 2015 as part of the Los Angeles Clippers. More recently, he spends his days as part of BIG3 squad Nation Wide Souljas, which recently took part in the tournament’s championship weekend. When the lights shone the brightest, Davis came to […]

The sneakerhead community was absolutely pumped when San Antionio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan recently debuted Nike’s latest Kobe Bryant sneakers. Perhaps none more than Los Angeles Lakers incoming sophomore Kyle Kuzma, who took to Twitter to share his enthusiasm. Good lord!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to rock these on the court🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/GyPNsdPWD3 — kuz (@kylekuzma) August 12, […]

A recent Instagram post from the New York Knicks account was intended to hype up its supporters for the upcoming season. However, it appeared to rub off guard Courtney Lee the wrong way, further fueling the flames on the rumors of his imminent departure from New York. Lee himself responded to the post, and appeared […]

Carmelo Anthony’s time with the Atlanta Hawks was so remarkable that a video tribute has been created to celebrate the soon-to-be Houston Rockets forward’s five-day legacy with the franchise. In this hilarious parody video, several clips are stitched up together to make it seem that Anthony’s time with the Hawks was much more than just […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan appears to be the chosen one. This is with regard to being the prime candidate to publicly debut Nike’s latest unreleased Kobe Bryant kicks. This is not the first time DeRozan was among the first to test out an exclusive pair of Nike sneakers, as he has debuted […]

Just when we thought LaVar Ball was beginning to speak more sensibly, he comes out and says things like the Los Angeles Lakers are Lonzo Ball’s team and not LeBron James’. Instantly, we are brought back to reality, and remember that Ball is living in his own alternate reality. Ball was recently interviewed in a radio […]

LaVar Ball is definitely one of the most outspoken personalities in the world of basketball today. This is exactly why it comes as no surprise that Ball has gone on a recent tirade, calling Donald Trump a racist. Speaking to the cameras of TMZ Sports, Ball openly criticized Trump and willingly explained his rationale behind […]

After just calling Cleveland a “s–thole” on his own Facebook live feed, Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas quickly took to Twitter to publicly apologize for his untoward remark. I apologize for my choice of words about Cleveland. I was on my live playing around. They don’t show you everything for a reason smh. Right […]

To say that Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas enjoyed his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers would not exactly be the most accurate statement. However, the 29-year-old has just recently shared his exact thoughts on his experience, saying that Cleveland is a “sh–hole.” Making matters worse, he dealt a low blow by implying that this […]

Unable to participate in the final few months of his team’s regular season and succeeding playoffs run due to a left knee injury, Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Andre Roberson appears to be on track in terms of his recovery. If this latest Instagram video from Roberson himself is any indication, then we should see the […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has been putting his summer to great use. He is currently on a streak of random acts of kindness that have unintentionally gone viral. Donovan’s latest deed entails yet another class act; this time involving a young girl battling cancer. View post on imgur.com As the caption on the […]

Since being drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2015 with the 11th overall pick, Myles Turner has been a force to be reckoned with. However, despite continuous improvements to his game, the 6-foot-11 big man and the Pacers have yet to become a legitimate contender in the East. This is in large part due to […]

Jamal Crawford remains to be one of the most in demand names in the free agent market today. For the 38-year-old, it appears that he has set his sights on the Philadelphia 76ers as a potential landing spot. Crawford recently spoke with Brandon Robinson on Scoop B Radio, and discussed the possibility of taking his […]

The Houston Rockets have followed up their recent deal with 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony with the acquisition of a lesser known name. Per Matt Young of Chron, the Rockets have signed former University of Houston standout Rob Gray to an unspecified contract. The 6-foot-1 point guard spent three years in the University of Houston, wherein […]

Due in most part to his ability to create as well as his remarkable shooting range, there are some who consider Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young to be the second manifestation of the great Stephen Curry. Young himself has welcomed the comparisons on multiple occasions, but claims that ever since he joined the Hawks, general […]

Fresh off of his highly-publicized alleged physical altercation with perpetual nemesis Tristan Thompson, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is at it again, taking a shot at yet another NBA colleague. This time around, the 28-year-old has set his sights on Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine and his kicks. A brief video taken by Green […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young has a bright future ahead of him. However, he does not possess the keys to the castle just yet, with the 19-year-old still a ways away from becoming the cornerstone player for the Hawks. Young himself understands that he still has a lot to learn, and appreciates the […]

Despite being a respectable golfer in his own right, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry did not have the best outing in the recently-concluded Ellie Mae Classic golf tournament in Hayward, California. The 30-year-old finished dead last out of 154 finishers with a 17-over 157 final tally, per an ESPN report by the Associated […]

As the NBA released the full schedule of the upcoming regular season, teams were glad to know that this year’s slate will be the least strenuous in the history of the association in terms of back-to-back games. Commissioner Adam Silver and the rest of the league’s front office have taken yet another step in their […]

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jesse Mermuys has shed some light on why his side was so keen to add the veteran presence of Michael Beasley to their new-look squad this offseason. According to Mermuys, Beasley is one of the best pure scorers in the game today, and that the 29-year-old looks to play a […]

Currently sitting seventh overall in the NBA all-time scoring list, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James looks poised to make his way to the very top by the time it’s all said and done for the 33-year-old. As put into perspective by a Redditor with username AcceptableDrive0, James is in a great position to take […]