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It seems like 2018 is a year of changes for Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin. After joining a new team earlier in the year, Griffin also has a new girl by his side. Just a month away from the official start of training camp, Griffin was seen spending the last days of his summer with […]

10-time NBA all-star Jason Kidd was one of the best all-around players that ever set foot in the league. His consistency in terms of his leadership and playmaking made him one of the most sought-after point guards of his generation. But if there is one thing that Kidd was inconsistent at, it would be in […]

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin has recently joined the list of the NBA players who have been given a preview of their overall rating in the popular NBA 2K19 game. Griffin got a rating of 86, and the five-time all-star expressed his disappointment through his Twitter account. …@NBA2K @Ronnie2K #NBA2K19 pic.twitter.com/njybhf4qVG — Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) […]

Paul George surprised everybody this summer when the five-time All-Star chose to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Los Angeles Lakers were the favorites to land him, but it was his on and off the court chemistry with teammate Russell Westbrook that really helped convince him to stay. Now that George is in it […]

The new NBA 2K season is almost upon us, and fans are already talking about the new overall ratings of the players. Recently, Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin was handed his rating for the 2019 version of the game and it proved to be lower than usual. Bleacher Report posted a screenshot of his teammate Andre […]

It seems like former Los Angeles Lakers star forward Lamar Odom is already moving on from a tumultuous string of events after he dropped out of the NBA five years ago. A Redditor by the name of BuckChartowski posted a video of a Storage Wars family winning Odom’s old storage unit in an auction, which contained […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big splash this offseason by bringing in the one-of-a-kind talents of LeBron James. There’s no disputing the fact that he will be the Lakers’ main man as he is expected to be inserted into the starting frontcourt, possibly in the 3 or 4 slot, and possibly in the center […]

The Boston Celtics’ Daniel Theis made his debut in the NBA last season. Virtually an unknown name across the league, Theis became a quality big man for the Celtics before suffering a torn meniscus in a game against the Indiana Pacers. He underwent a knee surgery after that unfortunate night, abruptly ending his promising season. […]

With scoring machine Devin Booker already taking the bulk of the perimeter offense for the Phoenix Suns, the team drafted big man Deandre Ayton with the 1st overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft. The Suns will be relying on Ayton to wreak havoc inside the paint and challenge the defense of big men around […]

Stephon Marbury is one of the most iconic players to ever play in the NBA. After playing his last NBA game for the Boston Celtics during the 2008-09 season, Starbury became a superstar in the Chinese Basketball Association, winning an MVP award and three championships in said league. Having just retired from the CBA, there […]

In a bid to shore up its frontcourt depth, the New York Knicks drafted Kentucky’s Kevin Knox with the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Arguably one of the best wing prospects in the draft, Knox is confident that the Knicks will be in playoff contention come April. In a recent interview with […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is coming off a sensational rookie season in which he finished second behind Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons in one of the closest battles for Rookie of the Year honors in league history. His inside and outside game speaks volumes of his all-around brilliance. However, each man is cursed with […]

After retiring in 2016, people haven’t heard much about San Antonio Spurs legendary big man Tim Duncan. His Hall of Fame career ended after 19 successful seasons, and many fans have been clamoring for the Big Fundamental to come back to the game. On Saturday night, Duncan made his return to the court by participating […]

Memphis Grizzlies No. 4 pick Jaren Jackson Jr. and Los Angeles Lakers second-round draft choice Svi Mykhailiuk made waves in the 2018 Summer League, with both of them making the All-Summer League second team. Both rookie standouts shared a light moment during Sunday’s NBA Rookie Photo Shoot. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmYbfyZngKV/ In the video, Jackson humorously admires Mykhailiuk […]

No more tardiness issues for Boston Celtics first-round draft pick Robert Williams, at least hopefully. The 20-year-old center out of Texas A&M has been criticized by Celtics fans for missing an introductory conference call after the draft and his first Summer League practice. But fans shouldn’t have to worry about Williams’ issue now, because he […]

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant’s name is forever etched in the list of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. Known with the nicknames of “The Black Mamba” and “Mr. 81”, Kobe will be remembered as one of the best clutch players of all-time. Before formally retiring in 2016, Kobe endured numerous […]

The New York Knicks have had their share of bad luck over the past several years with unfortunate injuries to superstars and player acquisitions that didn’t pan out. The Knicks will look to bounce back this year and give the fans a long-awaited seat in the postseason. But the Knicks’ true worth will be tested […]

With training camp still waiting around the corner, NBA players have to keep themselves busy through individual workouts and playing pick-up games. Such was the case for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum, and Cleveland Cavaliers combo guard Jordan Clarkson. The three young stars were seen playing a pick-up game along […]

Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade has been continuously serving as an inspiration for the youth. His influence on and off the court has made the Miami Heat icon popular among young athletes. Last Friday night, Wade surprised players from the Jr. NBA World Championship when he personally greeted them during their tournament in Orlando. The […]

With big acquisitions this offseason, the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors are viewed as a potential matchup for the NBA Finals come June next year. The Warriors have pretty much steamrolled on teams for most nights these past few years. Opposing teams know that they always have to be in their A-game if […]

The start of the 2018-19 NBA season can’t come any sooner as there’s only a couple of months left before the opening tipoff. That also means that the season for the new NBA 2K game is just waiting around the corner, with the trailer for this year’s version of the popular video game just released […]

The NBA has taken over the famous social platform Reddit by ranking second in the list of the most active subreddits. Discussions among Redditors have been poring over the recent free agency and draft acquisitions this offseason. But with big names already off the free agent board, there’s not much to talk about in the […]

Having won three championships in their four consecutive trips to the NBA Finals, the battle-weary Golden State Warriors will need more than mere talent to make another successful run at the Larry O’Brien trophy. The Warriors training staff will have their hands full this upcoming season as Stephen Curry and the rest of the team […]

With the Internet and social media becoming a one-stop shop source of information, the NBA has widened its reach and Reddit is a witness to it. Reddit is one of the most visited websites on the Internet through its platform of providing users the freedom to discuss and share about almost anything they think of. […]

San Antonio Spurs has gone through a turmoil of events last season, with superstar and 2014 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard forcing his way out of the team. The Spurs granted him his wishes as Leonard was shipped to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for four-time all-star Demar DeRozan. With that trade, critics and fans have […]

With LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Lakers this season, the Hollywood lights just got brighter. The NBA and its television partners are well aware of this as they have put the Lakers in a generous amount of nationally-televised games. The official Twitter account of the Lakers released a short video of the team’s six […]

In recent years, Dennis Schroder was looked upon as a potential franchise centerpiece for the Atlanta Hawks. But with the team snagging Oklahoma Sooners star Trae Young in the draft, the Hawks have gone in another direction. Hawks fans are hoping Young can take the NBA by storm, just like his basketball idol, Steve Nash, […]

In a stunning move that shook the basketball world, former New Orleans Pelicans star DeMarcus Cousins agreed to join the two-time defending Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $5.3 million deal. On April 9 this upcoming season, Cousins will make his return to The Big Easy in his new Warriors uniform. Golden State's 2018-19 Schedule: pic.twitter.com/kYvu2CZXsw […]

NBA games on the ABC’s primetime schedule are always a treat to the fans, as each game features rivalry duels and predicted top teams from each conference. This upcoming season, the NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC games will start on Jan. 19 with the Philadelphia 76ers squaring off against the Oklahoma City Thunder, an exciting game […]

Injuries are a constant problem in the NBA that are impossible to completely avoid. They have derailed great players’ progress and often hinders teams from achieving their true potential in the league. In the past few years, teams and players have voiced out their concerns that their very demanding playing schedule has left them with […]

We just couldn’t get enough of LeBron James these days. The four-time MVP finally got to try on his new Los Angeles Lakers jersey, and the purple and gold threads appeared to fit him perfectly. LeBron James (@KingJames) with the Los Angeles #Lakers just got so much more real 🔥😱🔥 pic.twitter.com/vTgYG8KwkE — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) […]

Despite some rumors saying that Joakim Noah still figures he could be a consistent part of the New York Knicks rotation, the team has remained firm on their stand to either find a trade partner for Noah’s bloated contract or release him if a trade is not possible. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ian Begley reported […]

Newly-acquired sharpshooting swingman Danny Green is off to a great start with the Toronto Raptors this offseason. Just a few weeks before the official start of training camp, the new Raptor has already been learning the ropes with his new teammates. The Raptors’ young guns, together with Green, are already working out and refining their […]

With Carmelo Anthony joining the Houston Rockets, James Harden couldn’t be more pumped up. After finding out that the 2013 winner of the NBA scoring title has verbally agreed to sign with the team, Harden posted a tweet depicting his new teammate. Mood pic.twitter.com/wKYtcw9FmN — James Harden (@JHarden13) August 8, 2018 Given Harden’s reaction, it’s […]

The alleged encounter between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson in a Los Angeles club has been gaining traction on social media for some time now. However, there are still no direct comments about what really happened from the two big men. When ESPN’s Marc J. Spears asked Green […]

The hype of the LeBron James Laker train continues. For the 12th consecutive time and his first time in a Laker uniform, the 33-year-old future Hall of Famer will be showcasing his talents yet again in the league’s annual Christmas games. This will be LeBron's 12th straight Christmas Day game. He has not missed a […]

There’s no better time to reconnect with former teammates and buddies than during the summer. Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison and Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook have been spending time together this offseason. Teammates during their playing days in UCLA, the former Bruins backcourt duo are playing some intense pickup games as seen […]

The NCAA made waves Wednesday by announcing some rule changes that will have an effect on the NBA Draft process, but the situation has been kind of a mess due to multiple clarifications of the rules. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski took the NCAA to task for the sloppiness of the rollout. Few are pleased w/ NCAA's handling […]

Every season, the NBA holds its annual Christmas games to delight the fans during this festive time of the year. Tuesday, a schedule of said games were leaked to the public before official confirmation on Wednesday, and one of the games will feature the Utah Jazz hosting the Portland Trail Blazers. Jazz star Donovan Mitchell […]