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The Los Angeles Clippers had the basketball world buzzing after it was confirmed on Monday that Russell Westbrook was headed back to LA. The former league MVP had reportedly agreed to a deal with the Clippers following his contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. Russ is now officially headed back to LA after recently parting […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar duo Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving ended up on the same team on Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game after both of them were picked by West captain LeBron James. Kyrie made his presence felt during the game, while Luka was happy to let his other teammates take over. Both players, however, had some […]

Salt Lake City received a ton of praise from individuals in and around the league for their hospitality during the NBA All-Star weekend. It has been 25 long years since Utah hosted the NBA All-Star Game so they made sure that it was going to be a memorable experience for everyone involved. This was the […]

Ja Morant has already said that he has no intention of joining the NBA Dunk Contest. The next best thing is probably Anthony Edwards, right? Well, the Minnesota Timberwolves star has now made his feelings about participating in the dunk spectacle abundantly clear. Unfortunately, it’s not the answer the fans have been hoping for. Edwards […]

There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies superstar potentially gracing the NBA Dunk Contest with his presence somewhere down the road. Unfortunately, Ja himself recently declared that he has no intention of becoming a participant in the Dunk Contest. He did treat us with an eye-popping slam in the […]

At this point, it’s safe to say that the new format of the NBA All-Star Game is a smashing success. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two players who were voted as the captains, drafted their teams on the spot with the All-Stars all on stage. It was very entertaining to watch the biggest names […]

There was a lot of excitement surrounding the NBA All-Star Game and the highly-appreciated roster draft prior to the main event. The league decided to bring in Hollywood A-lister Vin Diesel aka Dom Toretto of the Fast & Furious franchise to add more fire to the hype surrounding the All-Star Game. Unfortunately, Diesel’s speech did not […]

There’s no denying that the Oklahoma City Thunder have one of the most promising young cores in the NBA today. They might not be a contender in the Western Conference right now, but it wouldn’t be too far out to think that this team could emerge as a serious threat to the title in the […]

Sunday’s highly-anticipated NBA All-Star Game is expected to generate millions of international viewers from outside the United States. There’s going to be no shortage of representation from the Philippines in the virtual audience despite the fact that the game is scheduled right smack in the middle of a workday in the basketball-crazed nation. As always, […]

It no longer came as a surprise that Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown saw his name dragged into a handful of trade rumors ahead of what turned out to be a frenetic NBA trade deadline. This isn’t the first time that Brown was linked to a move away from Boston, which is probably why he’s […]

It’s been a few weeks since Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shattered Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. However, we all still can’t stop talking about that legendary moment that will go down in history as one of the most iconic buckets in the history of the game. During one of his interviews for Sunday’s […]

There was a lot of talk surrounding Kyrie Irving’s controversial divorce from Nike a few months ago. This was at the height of the Dallas Mavericks superstar’s antisemitic scandal, and for their part, Nike deemed it necessary for them to cut ties with one of the biggest (and most profitable) names on their roster amid […]

Nikola Jokic is a man of many talents. Apart from being the NBA’s reigning back-to-back MVP, the Denver Nuggets big man also stands out from the bunch for being unlike your typical superstar in the league today. In a recent interview, Jokic revealed that he could very well live without his mobile phone in his […]

We made it, folks. We are now in Episode 5 of “The Association” and we’ve got a special NBA All-Star Game-themed chapter for all of y’all. The star of the show this time around is Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid, who gets all honest as he reveals his true feelings about always getting overlooked […]

Mac McClung made headlines on Saturday night after the Philadelphia 76ers guard came out with a mind-blowing performance in the NBA Dunk Contest. He lifted the trophy after four eye-popping dunks, which also included a title-winning 540 slam. Needless to say, McClung had the basketball world buzzing after putting on a show. After the spectacle, […]

There’s no denying that Mac McClung and his epic performance in the NBA Dunk Contest was the main highlight of Saturday’s edition of the NBA All-Star weekend. However, there was also a lot of excitement surrounding the NBA 3-Point Contest as Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard finally got his hands on the elusive 3-Point […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green is as savage as they come when it comes to talking trash. This is exactly why it’s very interesting to hear about his smack-talking prowess from his own peers that have experienced the same firsthand. For Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, however, it appears that he hasn’t experienced the […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal was one of the thousands in attendance in Salt Lake City’s Vivint Arena on Saturday night as they all witnessed Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung put on a show for the ages. The Sixers stud had every single person in the stadium blown away with his mind-blowing performance in […]

To say that Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung was impressive during Saturday night’s NBA Dunk Contest would be a complete understatement. The young Sixers stud put on an absolute show in what will definitely go down in history as one of the most impressive Dunk Contest performances in recent years. So much so, that even […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Ja Morant’s upcoming sneaker release from Nike. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar recently announced that his first-ever signature shoe is set to drop in April of this year, and sneakerheads everywhere are eagerly anticipating that momentous day to come. As it turns out, even Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin […]

Right now, it’s nearly impossible to imagine the Boston Celtics without Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. These two stars are pretty much the heart and soul of this franchise, which is why it’s almost unfathomable to even envision these two studs in a different uniform other than the Celtics’ green. According to reports, however, Boston […]

Zion Williamson is a generational talent. The New Orleans Pelicans superstar is just 22 years old at the moment, but already, he’s established himself as one of the top players in the NBA. Basketball was always Zion’s destiny. Even as a young boy, Williamson already had dreams of making it big in the NBA one […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has scored more than a few memorable buckets in his career. However, there is a handful that is able to stand out from the bunch. For his part, the four-time All-Star has one particular basket that he will forever cherish — and it won’t sit well with LeBron James. Tatum […]

DeMar DeRozan was without a doubt one of the biggest names in free agency in the summer of 2021. He eventually ended up signing with the Chicago Bulls on a three-year, $82 million deal. This was far from a straightforward decision for the six-time All-Star, though, with DeRozan supposedly coming close to signing with a different […]

Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett likes what he sees from the new-look Dallas Mavericks. After the Mavs got their hands on Kyrie Irving to pair him with Luka Doncic, KG believes that this team now has the most dangerous duo in the entire Western Conference. Garnett made his feelings known by coming out with a […]

Quentin Grimes stole the show on Friday night as he showcased his elite skillset in the NBA Rising Stars Game. The New York Knicks guard was part of Team Joakim, and while they ended up losing to Team Pau in the final game, there’s no denying that Grimes made quite a name for himself on […]

There were more than a few entertaining moments during Friday’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Dwyane Wade coached Team Wade to a hard-fought and fun-filled victory over Team Ryan in what turned out to be a very enjoyable game. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was sitting courtside taking in the action, and he could not help […]

It looks like Kevin Durant is primed to make his Phoenix Suns debut real soon. The question now is whether or not the rest of the NBA is ready to see KD dominate the NBA alongside Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, and a new-look Suns side. For his part, Los Angeles Clippers head coach […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard have a bit of history. These two have butted heads multiple times in the past, and it goes without saying that these two don’t really like each other. As it turns out, not even the fact that Howard is now literally half the world away right now has prevented Shaq […]

Patrick Beverley recently spoke out about Russell Westbrook’s failed tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the former had nothing but good to say about a dude that he considers to be his “brother.” These two have clearly gone a long way since their beefing days. At this point, however, these two could be vying […]

Is there something wrong with Anthony Davis right now? He seems to be fine health-wise, but if you’ve been watching the Los Angeles Lakers games of late, it’s hard not to notice that AD’s body language just doesn’t look right. Let’s also not forget that there was a lot of talk surrounding Davis’ bizarre reaction […]

Friday, February 17th marks the 60th birthday of the greatest to ever do it. Michael Jordan officially turns into a senior citizen today, and Houston Rockets rookie Jabair Smith Jr. has a savage message for the Chicago Bulls legend. Smith, who is set to take part in the NBA All-Star weekend’s Rising Stars tournament, just […]

The WNBA community was hit with some tragic news on Friday after it was announced that former Seattle Storm center Simone Edwards has passed away. She was 49. According to reports, Edwards died of ovarian cancer two years after she was diagnosed with the disease. Edwards played six seasons in the WNBA, all of which were […]

Josh Hart has had quite an impact on the New York Knicks since his NBA trade deadline move from the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s only played three games since arriving in The Big Apple, but incidentally, the Knicks have emerged victorious in all three contests. New York now enters the All-Star break with a bit […]

The All-Star weekend is finally here, and as always, a lot of fans are looking forward to the much-awaited NBA Dunk Contest. As usual, the big names won’t be taking part in the dunk showcase, but there certainly won’t be any shortage of high-flyers in this year’s iteration of the Dunk Contest. Just ask New […]

Charles Barkley has a long-standing and highly-publicized love-hate relationship with NBA on TNT co-host Shaquille O’Neal. These two go at it time and time again, and for the most part, it’s quite entertaining for the fans watching at home. Charles Barkley, however, has no love whatsoever for Skip Bayless. The Hall of Famer seems to […]

As always, there’s a lot of buzz entering the upcoming NBA Dunk Contest during the All-Star weekend. As has been the case over the past few years, however, this year’s iteration of the highly-anticipated showcase will not be featuring superstar-caliber players on the roster. LeBron James will be taking part in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, […]

Tiger Woods is in a bit of trouble again on social media following a prank gone wrong. On Thursday, the 18-time world golf champion decided to hand driving partner and good friend Justin Thomas a tampon after outdriving him on the ninth hole at the Genesis Invitational. The pair laughed after the incident and it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers marked LeBron James’ return from injury with a big win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. It was exactly what the doctor ordered for a Lakers side that has struggled to make an impact this season. Head coach Darvin Ham seems pleased with what he saw from his new-look […]