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Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge is one of the best there is in his job. Ainge orchestrated yet another trade coup when he traded for Kyrie Irving last summer. However, Ainge admits that when the trade was held up for about a week, there were moments he thought the deal wouldn’t go through, according to ESPN’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is definitely steering the wheel fast this summer. The four-time Most Valuable Player has been living to the Hollywood hype as he announces another documentary he will produce. Through his Twitter account, LeBron is creating more excitement for the “Student Athlete” documentary HBO will show on Oct. 2: We’ve […]

While the thought of Tim Duncan returning to the NBA is definitely a myth, San Antonio Spurs fans got a treat as newly acquired superstar DeMar DeRozan was seen mixing it up with Duncan, Spurs teammates and Gregg Popovich. DeMar DeRozan x San Antonio Spurs pic.twitter.com/9KGuVHKpZC — Ballers Hype (@BallersHype) August 30, 2018 This is […]

Looking like a 16-year-old all over again, Dwyane Wade doesn’t like one aspect of his recovery sessions: taking an ice bath. Wade was seen hilariously refusing his trainer’s request for him to get into an ice bath: https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1035259118708092928 Also seen in the video are Portland Trail Blazers combo guard CJ McCollum and Miami Heat youngster […]

6-foot-7 sharpshooter Anthony Morrow had the privilege to play with Russell Westbrook with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Contrary to the fiery player that Westbrook is during games, Morrow actually thinks that the 2017 Most Valuable Player is one of the most humble players he has ever been with off the court, according to Ben Stinar of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans seem to have a more focused version of Jahlil Okafor this season. He recently sat down with Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum and talked about improving two aspects of his game: defense and rebounding. The once highly touted prospect out of Duke University talked about improving his two weaknesses as […]

Dallas Mavericks prized rookie Luka Doncic just added another reason for Mavs fans to get excited to finally watch him play. Doncic posted a photo of himself working out with none other than the Los Angeles Lakers legend himself, Kobe Bryant. The 19-year-old playmaker proudly shared this photo on his Twitter account: 🐍 #mambamentality pic.twitter.com/iKlKEjHv3Q […]

NBA superstars LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard made the most of their offseason by working out together last week. It turns out that the superstar trio actually had been planning the rendezvous for a while, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “James, Durant and Leonard worked out together for the first time […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is also a comedian and actor. In a new commercial, Shaq hilariously portrays a middle school student. From being chosen last in PE class to being selected for a role of Tree No. 3 in a school stage play, O’Neal depicts a typical young student being poked fun at by his […]

Los Angeles Clippers rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fashion statement at the recent draft is not just a one-time act. The 20-year-old point guard out of Kentucky is looking up to Russell Westbrook in terms of fashion style and trends. Gilgeous-Alexander recently sat down with Jovan Buha of The Athletic and talked about his rookie season expectations […]

With Chris Paul signing a multi-year contract deal with the Houston Rockets, the 33-year-old point guard has sold his mansion in Calabasas, a city in Los Angeles County. The mansion was sold for a staggering $11.05 million. Neal J. Leitereg of the Los Angeles Times reported his take on the said transaction. The price is […]

Chicago Bulls’ budding star Lauri Markkanen paid tribute to late United States Senator John McCain by remembering how the latter became one of the most influential figures in his young basketball career. In a Twitter post, Markkanen said that McCain helped him get his visa so he could play in America. Rest In peace @SenJohnMcCain, […]

In a video that surfaced on TMZ Sports, it seemed like Sacramento Kings combo guard Ben McLemore was taking a firm stand by saying that NFL players should stop kneeling during the national anthem as it is an act of disrespect to the nation. “You should always represent our nation. That’s how I feel. I […]

It’s safe to say that New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is not happy about persisting rumors that Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Jimmy Butler wants in on the LeBron James parade. 🤬https://t.co/6QoW0NOURV — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 24, 2018 Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported that the four-time NBA All-Star is open to joining the Los Angeles […]

Lithuanian coach Virginijus Seskus did not hold back on ripping LaVar Ball and his two younger sons, saying that LiAngelo and LaMelo never had the skills to play in the Lithuanian league and that the team’s partnership with the Ball family was just founded on the Big Baller Brand’s financial support. Chuck Schilken of the […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley seems poised for a comeback this season after a knee surgery that forced him to sit out almost the whole season. Patrick Beverley is showing ZERO signs of rust post-right knee surgery. (via @Samwitthecam) pic.twitter.com/Gp4E7GeJSV — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 24, 2018 The 6-foot-1 defensive hound is […]

There are plenty of reasons for people to compare Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, especially now that they are both parts of Los Angeles Lakers lore. They were also teammates on the 2008 Redeem Team, which won gold in Beijing. In an article by Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports, longtime Team USA assistant coach Jim […]

Boston Celtics budding superstar Jayson Tatum had the rare opportunity this summer to work out his game with five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant. Tatum recently had an appearance on Bill Simmons’ podcast and talked about learning the ropes from the Los Angeles Lakers legend. “I got a chance to just sit down and talk to him […]

Of the countless achievements Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had throughout his career, his successful stint with Team USA’s Redeem Team could arguably be up there in terms of utmost significance. Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim witnessed how Kobe changed the culture on the national team, and he singled out how The Black Mamba […]

The NBA 2K season is just waiting around the corner, and that also means we are to look out for a bunch of exciting trailers and previews. NBA 2K19 just released an adrenaline-pumping trailer, with The Ringer’s Bill Simmons joining Kevin Harlan and the rest of the 2K broadcast team. The game burst the bubble […]

Former NBA stars Kobe Bryant and Mike Bibby had numerous playoffs games against each other when the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings were the powerhouse teams in the early 2000s. Now both 40-years old, the Kings’ Twitter account just couldn’t help but compare their former point guard with the Black Mamba. https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1032753259746746368 On […]

Detroit Pistons young All-Star Andre Drummond recently participated in a pick-up game at UCLA with Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. Watch the video below that was posted by Redditor ohgosh_thejosh, and you’ll surely have a difficult time distinguishing Drummond from Harden. Sporting a beard just like Harden’s made Drummond look like the reigning Most Valuable […]

Basketball fans could not have imagined that this time would come, but Kobe Bryant has indeed officially entered his forties today. As nostalgic as it seems, Kobe doesn’t seem to care that he’s 40 and is actually pumped up by it. Bryant posted his birthday messgae on his Instagram account, much to the hilarious comments […]

Famous rapper and Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake has become an influential presence in the NBA. His dedication and desire for the success of the hometown Raptors does not go unnoticed. Drake has been around for a while, and is a huge fan of the NBA as a whole, not just the Raptors. Recently, the Canadian-born […]

Golden State Warriors defensive specialist Draymond Green is the prototype version of today’s modern, previously undersized center. Known for his superb defensive prowess, Green is also popular for drawing the ire of his opponents, and the referees. In an interesting trivial fact pointed out by Redditor bff124, the 35th pick of the 2012 NBA Draft was […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum has been an influential presence on the social media scene this summer, and the 26-year-old combo guard is not planning to stop anytime soon. McCollum is a fan of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and predicts that the team will win over 5.5 games: 7-9 I would take the over […]

There’s no better way to get your adrenaline pumped up than a good beat from your favorite musician. The 2018 NBA rookies are definitely no exception to that rule, and it looks like Drake is a preferred sixth man during their pregame music rituals. Billboard recently sat down with a number of rookies to talk about […]

A few days ago, former San Antonio Spurs defensive stopper Bruce Bowen was removed as TV analyst for the L.A. Clippers. It seems like a former Clippers center will be replacing Bowen as the team could be hiring ESPN’s Ryan Hollins. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post posted this recent development in his Twitter […]

Positive news are surrounding Kawhi Leonard’s offseason with his new team, the Toronto Raptors. After reports circulated online about Leonard’s displeasure on playing for the Raptors, it seems like we will eventually see the 2014 Finals MVP back on the court with his new Raps threads. In a bid to retain Leonard and offer him […]

Every NBA All-Star had gone through a rigid, tiring process before they tasted the sweet hint of success. Charlotte Hornets star point guard Kemba Walker is no exception to that and he mentioned one man who is responsible for his resurgence: Hornets assistant coach Jay Hernandez. Known for his killer crossovers and clutch genes, Kardiac […]

Rumors of former Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant playing in the BIG3 next season surfaced online. However, Kobe Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Molly Carter has burst the bubble by saying that there’s no chance that the five-time NBA champion will play in the 3-versus-3 tournament next year, as per the Associated Press’ Brian Mahoney, who […]

Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Lamar Odom had a bizarre and sad downfall, but the fact that he is still standing today is even more astonishing. The two-time world champion recently sat down (in ice) with Kevin Hart during the latter’s YouTube show “Cold as Balls” and revealed that he had 12 strokes […]

Despite his old age, basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been a staple presence in watching NBA games and events. Recently, the eleven-time world champion with the Boston Celtics spent some time watching NBA stars Kyrie Irving, Zach Lavine, and Jamal Crawford during a pick-up game. Russell posted their group picture in his Twitter […]

Get off your high horse, NBA 2K. It seems like NBA Live is going for that basketball video game supremacy title. Some superstars’ overall ratings in the upcoming NBA Live 19 were released already. Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant got a 95 rating, a point higher than teammate Stephen Curry’s 94 rating. NBA […]

After an impressive 2013-14 season that saw him win the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Kevin Durant signed a long-term, 10-year endorsement contract with Nike. But the Golden State Warriors superstar’s partnership with the Swoosh dates back way beyond 2014. Durant sat down with Slam Magazine’s Max Resetar as the two-time NBA champion discussed how […]

Lance Stephenson pulled off another trick from his sleeve this summer when he followed his long-time rival, LeBron James, to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now four years after Stephenson blew in James’ ear during a playoff game between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers in 2014, the 6-foot-5 swingman finally talked about that infamous […]

The Golden State Warriors are already shoring up their line-up for the upcoming training camp. With their latest move, the defending champions signed Georgetown Hoyas junior forward Marcus Derrickson to a camp deal. SIG Sports tweeted out a photo of their client signing the Warriors’ contract. Congratulations to @GeorgetownHoyas’ Marcus Derrickson (@doc24_) on signing with […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ youth movement is not stopping anytime soon. The Hawks have signed two young G-League players, Daniel Hamilton and Alex Poythress, the team announced on Monday. Daniel Hamilton signed a two-way contract last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and G League’s Oklahoma City Blue. The versatile swingman posted impressive averages of 16.1 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in need of a quality 3-and-D wing. With the New York Knicks potentially dangling Courtney Lee as trade bait, somebody seems to have had some fun on Wikipedia coming up with a trade scenario for Lee and the Thunder. https://twitter.com/KnickFilmSchool/status/1030892480596795393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1030892480596795393&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.12up.com%2Fposts%2F6149215-wikipedia-is-seemingly-predicting-a-courtney-lee-to-the-thunder-trade The Knicks have multiple players with high salaries right now […]