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Giannis Antetokounmpo and O.J. Mayo played together for a couple of years with the Milwaukee Bucks. Even though Mayo was suspended by the NBA because of a failed drug test, it seems like the former teammates are still in touch. Sunday, The Greek Freak expressed his pleasure with working out with the 2008 third overall pick. […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden held his second annual charity softball game at the University of Houston’s Cougar Softball Stadium over the weekend. The charity game was a hit as Harden invited NBA players and some celebrities to participate in the exhibition. Both Harden and Utah Jazz sophomore Donovan Mitchell were caught delivering the goods […]

The Orlando Magic took a step in the right direction when they drafted Mo Bamba, one of the most unique prospects to ever come to the NBA. Per EuroHoops’ Drazen Kanazir, Magic big man Nikola Vucevic had plenty of praise for his new teammate. “I only watched a little bit of Summer League; his athleticism […]

LeBron James’ decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers shook the basketball world. The Orlando Magic (and every other Eastern Conference team) have to be happy with LeBron’s decision to head out West. Magic center Nikola Vucevic recently sat down with EuroHoops to talk, and of course the conversation touched on LeBron. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Jimmy Butler must be a bit bored this summer. Butler is not pulling any punches this offseason as he continues his streak of pranking friends and even former teammates (ask Dwyane Wade). Must be fun being @JimmyButler’s friend 😅 pic.twitter.com/2CJC20kxRw — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 19, 2018 In this video, the 2015 […]

You don’t get to see a four-time all-star like Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson be the fourth-best player in his team. And with the addition of superstar center DeMarcus Cousins this summer, he may arguably be the fifth-best Warrior. With that said, rumor has it that Thompson will be headed to his hometown team Los […]

Who would have thought we would be able to see LeBron James’ name on a Los Angeles Lakers jersey? It was just like a dream that LeBron turned into reality when he signed with the Lakeshow this summer. Luckily for Los Angeles Rams players Jared Goff and Todd Gurley, they were able to get up […]

NBA veteran and longtime Miami Heat power forward Udonis Haslem is trying his hand on the business industry. Haslem will be opening a new business in downtown Miami, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. “Udonis Haslem, who is expected to return to the Heat, on Friday opened an Einstein Bagels at MiamiCentral, a new […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have had their share of postseason defeats since they joined the league in 1970. In the past couple of years, Damian Lillard and the Blazers were repeatedly swept in the first round. And you know who the culprit was? Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry. Redditor freshcharity pointed out this interesting fact. […]

As much as he was a rugged defender when he was still playing for the Indiana Pacers, Jalen Rose has built a reputation of being boldly honest as a basketball analyst. When Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey stated that LeBron James is the best ever to play the game of basketball, Rose begged to […]

Philadelphia 76ers point forward Ben Simmons is one of the league’s most unique players. Having won the Rookie of the Year award last season, the lefty sophomore is just scratching the surface of his potential. In an article by Marc Stein for the New York Times, Simmons was praised as one of the most heralded […]

The Houston Rockets is looking to shore up its frontcourt. The team has signed 6-foot-9 small forward Bruno Caboclo, waiving sharpshooter R.J. Hunter in the process. Shams Charania reported the development on his Twitter account. Sources: The Houston Rockets have waived former Celtics first-round pick R.J. Hunter, who was on a two-way deal. — Shams […]

Even before he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, LeBron  James had already purchased two homes in the city. The most recent purchase was made last December 2017 as reported by the Los Angeles Times. His $23 million Brentwood house is indeed a mansion fit for a King. Redditor yakobwilson posted […]

Dwyane Wade’s partnership with Chinese shoe company, Lining, has been gaining traction all over the world. Recently, Tamera Young of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces wore a pair of Wade’s Lining shoes to a game, much to the delight of the 12-time all-star. But the WNBA has since issued a fine to Young as the […]

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahili Okafor could finally get over the hump. In a ‘transformation picture’ that he posted on his Instagram account, Okafor talked about how he fought through anxiety and stress. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlysmThXIQ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=xcc2h1b0pn8b “Often times because of my size and profession people may view me in a certain way, but in reality I deal […]

After just a single season with the Charlotte Hornets, Dwight Howard signed with the Washington Wizards this summer after being traded to the Brooklyn Nets and being waived in the process. His partnership with Hornets star Kemba Walker didn’t last long but both of them were productive in their only season together. Walker has huge […]

The summer just got even hotter for Dwyane Wade. Gabrielle Union just posted a photo on her Instagram account, flaunting her sexy figure and flawless curves. The Miami Heat icon and his buddy, Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves, wasted no time expressing their admiration for the former’s wife. Dwyane Wade (@DwyaneWade) and Jimmy Butler […]

The San Antonio Spurs finally moved on from the Kawhi Leonard drama when the team shipped the 2014 Finals MVP to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for elite scorer DeMar DeRozan. One of the overlooked players in the deal was young Austrian big man Jakob Poeltl. With a chance to learn the ropes from Spurs […]

Kevin Durant pulled off a shocker with his decision to join the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016. Controversies and rumors have since surrounded the superstar’s bold move, as almost everybody didn’t expect him to leave Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Andre Iguodala’s business partner, Rudy Cline-Thomas, sat down with Durant […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant is arguably the best player in the world next to LeBron James. Durant is obviously still in his prime, but the eight-time All-Star is already turning 30 next month. Durant’s business partner, Rich Kleiman, made a bold prediction on the future of the superstar’s career. One thing that […]

The much-hyped Slovenian wonder kid Luka Doncic will finally be making his NBA debut with the Dallas Mavericks this upcoming 2018-19 season. His all-around brilliance and outstanding playmaking will create headaches for opposing defenses. In a recent ESPN roundtable discussion with his fellow top rookies, Doncic to LeBron James as the person he is most […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker has become a household name in the NBA. The lightning-fast point guard has been selected as an All-Star for two consecutive years already. SB Nation’s Kristian Winfield sat down with Walker at the recent NBPA camp as the latter talked about his best lineup of all time. Kemba Walker’s all-time […]

After missing out on the postseason two years in a row, the Charlotte Hornets fired coach Steve Clifford after five modest seasons. The team then hired San Antonio Spurs assistant coach James Borrego, in a bid to make a good impression for superstar Kemba Walker to stay. It will also usher in a new era […]

The Chicago Bulls snatched young potential star Jabari Parker when the Milwaukee Bucks renounced their rights on the 2014 second overall pick, making him an unrestricted free agent. Parker will be joining a team brimming with young and talented, yet unproven, players like Zach LaVine and Lauri Markannen. Even with the Parker signing, experts still […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wins on and off the court. In 2013, Bryant invested millions in BodyArmor, a rehydrating drink for athletes. Today, his $6 million investment is now worth $200 million. Just yesterday, Reuters reported that Coca-Cola has bought a minority stake in BodyArmor to pose a bid against the fast growth of […]

Former Finals MVP and 10-time All-Star Paul Pierce had some choice words to say about today’s growing trend of superstars moving from one team to another. In a recent question and answer session he had with Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal, Pierce cracked down on players’ loyalty upon the mention of Boston Celtics point guard […]

Raise your hand if you have reasons to believe that CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers is your social media MVP this offseason. It looks like he may have a very strong case for the award, as the spitfire guard posted a widely trending tweet. Again. As a response to McCollum’s remarks that he […]

Even with more luxurious offers from other teams in the previous years, San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has chosen to stay under the wings of his coach and mentor, Gregg Popovich. Together, they form a special player-to-coach bond, which is evident in a highlight video posted by a Redditor who goes by the username […]

It seems like the drama that surrounded Kawhi Leonard last season didn’t hurt how people believe in his abilities. Despite having not seen him play for most of last season, the new Toronto Raptors star is still pegged as a dark horse for the Most Valuable Player award in 2018-19. Kawhi Leonard opens at 11:1 […]

Esports has completely taken the world by storm as more and more people have been staying in tune with the latest developments and trends in the video game market. To get in on the bandwagon, the NBA partnered with Take-Two Interactive to jointly organize the NBA 2K League. It began its inaugural season on May […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic can do almost everything on the court. His 6-foot-10, 253-pound frame is indeed an intimidating presence inside and outside the paint. But the rigors and demands of basketball practice can either make or break an aspiring player. In an interview with Eurohoops during the Basketball Without Borders camp in Belgrade, […]

In 2016, former Los Angeles Lakers player Luke Walton returned to the Lakeshow as their new head coach. When he accepted the job, Walton knew that he will be getting his feet wet under the pressure of the bright lights of Hollywood. It seems like the top brass of the Lakers is impressed in what […]

Before becoming a successful coach in the NBA, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was one of Europe’s most celebrated stars. Today’s style of game in the NBA has proved to be more fun for the fans. The pace-and-space, small-ball offense that propelled the Golden State Warriors to three championships in four years, has absolutely […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have produced legends and Hall of Famers who changed the landscape of the NBA. One of the most influential Lakers personalities was longtime announcer and commentator Chick Hearn. Hearn’s statements and words earned the famous catchphrase, “Chickisms,” and this video posted by a Redditor by the username of WhenMachinesCry is a […]

With the Brooklyn Nets guaranteeing his contract for the upcoming 2018-19 season, Spencer Dinwiddie has expressed his joy over the recent development. Look what a simple twitter beef gets you lol All jokes aside. This is a blessing. Thank you to the @BrooklynNets organization, Sean and Kenny specifically. Throw in Adam too My support system […]

In light of their recent struggles, the Chicago Bulls have been busy revamping the roster this offseason.  The Bulls are bringing in former Miami Heat player, Derrick Walton Jr to the team. Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel reported the acquisition. Heat free agent Derrick Walton Jr. signs with Bulls. https://t.co/yxxsmyybyT Heat had withdrawn qualifying […]

The San Antonio Spurs selected Lonnie Walkie IV with their 18th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, one of the few bright lights for the team in a turmoil of events this summer. As much as the Spurs have been criticized for handling Kawhi Leonard’s injury issue last season, who wouldn’t want to play for a […]

The Brooklyn Nets have guaranteed point guard Spencer Dinwiddie’s contract for the next season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported on the development. The Nets recently guaranteed guard Spencer Dinwiddie’s $1.65M salary for the season, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 14, 2018 This is a smart move for the Nets as Dinwiddie’s […]

The Washington Wizards signed big man Dwight Howard to a one-year, $5.3 million deal this offseason. With Howard’s defensive prowess, the Wizards will be relying on him to replace Marcin Gortat who was traded to the L.A. Clippers early this summer. In an era when big men are transforming themselves as outside threats on offense, […]