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It seems that the GOAT debate between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and NBA legend Michael Jordan will never end, and while the consensus around the league is that that distinction belongs to MJ, there are still a lot of people who are constantly making a case for King James, and one of them […]

Two-time MVP Stephen Curry doesn’t really care about the people who are saying that the Golden State Warriors are no longer championship contenders. If anything, he finds them and their perspective of the Dubs laughable. Stephen Curry’s reaction to those who say #Warriors aren’t championship contenders anymore: “Kinda just laugh at it really…” pic.twitter.com/bzGPYiXQVy — […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is happy that teammate Draymond Green finally got his contract extension. Stephen Curry on Draymond Green’s contract extension: “I’m happy for him because he’s worked his ass off to get there.”#Warriors pic.twitter.com/bzGPYiXQVy — 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) August 13, 2019 While Curry and fellow Splash Brother Klay Thompson were […]

The biggest story in the NBA following the free agency frenzy last month was the brewing rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams have made major moves in the offseason to put their teams in a position to contend for a championship next season, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]

Damian Lillard wants to become the best player that has ever suited up for the Portland Trail Blazers, and he believes he needs to accomplish two things in order to achieve that recognition. In an interview with Billboard.com’s Eric Diep, Lillard said that winning the MVP award and an NBA title would put him on […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard just released his second album titled Big D.O.L.L.A, and it has created a lot of social media buzz lately. Lillard, who’s emcee name is Dame D.O.L.L.A, has had a successful career so far. He officially started his rap career two years ago when he released his debut album ‘Confirmed.’ […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry can’t help but relish the amazing run he had with former teammates Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston. The two-time Finals MVP admitted that the Warriors lost a lot when those three left the team. But he also knows that no one can take away the things they’ve […]

It seems like All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell has the overwhelming support of his new Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry. Several weeks after Klay Thompson said that the Warriors were fortunate to acquire Russell from the Brooklyn Nets, it’s now Curry’s turn to share his thoughts on the 23-year-old guard. In a media huddle […]

Damian Lillard is aware of Portland Trail Blazers history, an Oregon Trail leading through the past which leads to Brandon Roy. In a time when NBA superstars are joining one another to form a championship team, a dynasty, there’s this question that usually passes through everyone’s head; What if a current NBA star could play […]

Newly hired Philadelphia 76ers player development coach Roy Hibbert strongly believes that today’s big men should learn how to adjust if they want to stay relevant in the NBA. Over the past couple of years, the league has seen a decrease in the number of traditional centers. With the introduction of a small-ball playing style, […]

One of the most interesting matchups that will take place early on in the 2019-20 NBA season is the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans on November 27th. It is the first time that four-time MVP LeBron James will square off against Zion Williamson — the player who people perceive […]

Add former NBA player Carlos Boozer to the thousands of people who believe that today’s big men are underappreciated. In his recent interview with The Athletic’s Ben Standig, Boozer said that traditional centers seem to be no longer needed in today’s NBA, as the league has embraced the position-less style of basketball. “The way the […]

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly signing 22-year-old PJ Dozier to a one-year deal, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Guard PJ Dozier has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, agent @KB_Sports tells ESPN. Dozier was on a two-way with Celtics and earned a G-League All-Star spot last season. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) […]

Another All-Star has decided to withdraw his commitment to Team USA with less than three weeks remaining before the FIBA World Cup. Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has officially announced on Instagram that he will not be playing for the US men’s national basketball team. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1FDGoOlBBz/ Lowry has been dealing with an injury to his […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons didn’t see much action in his rookie season. However, the 24th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft said he still had a productive year despite sitting on the bench for most games. In an interview with Orlando Sentinel’s Stephen Ruiz, Simons said that he used his time on […]

New York Knicks rookies RJ Barrett and Ignas Brazdeikis are pumped off for next season, as they believe that the team will be a lot better than what most people think. The Knicks were spurned by their top free agent targets Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, who both decided to sign with the Brooklyn Nets. […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will definitely miss the Oracle Arena, which has been his home throughout his NBA career so far. Steph is all Warriors fans right now. pic.twitter.com/SWdQV0mY70 — Ali Thanawalla (@Ali_Thanawalla) August 12, 2019 Curry started playing at the Oracle in 2008 when he was drafted seventh overall by the Warriors. […]

While Dwyane Wade admitted he doesn’t feel that he’s already retired, the Miami Heat icon said that the thought of coming back to the NBA and playing again never cross his mind. In an interview with Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Wade explained that he’s able to walk away from the NBA […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett continues to work on his game this offseason, and one of the things that he hopes to improve is becoming a better finisher, especially close to the rim. Barrett told Ian Begley of SNYTV that he missed a lot of layups in Summer League, and that’s something that needs […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons may be a fan favorite in the NBA, but the same cannot be said about his reputation in his home country of Australia. Simmons has been involved in several controversies lately, and one Australian broadcaster decided to lash out at him. Per news.com.au, radio broadcaster Alan Jones blasted Simmons for […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star forward Anthony Davis is set to throw the ceremonial pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ‘Laker Night’ on August 20, according to a report by SB Nation’s Christian Rivas. Davis, acquired by the Lakers in a June trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, is set to take center stage by helping […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon is confident that his time for him to shine will eventually come. In an interview with The Athletic’s Roderick Boone, Bacon said that he has been patiently waiting for an opportunity to show what he can do. “I feel it will come,” said Bacon, the 40th overall pick in the […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol is excited to make his NBA debut, and one of the things that he anticipates the most next season is playing at Staples Center in Los Angeles. In an interview with Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype, Bol said that he’s never played at Staples Center. However, he’s really excited to actually […]

Dwyane Wade officially walked away from the NBA after the 2018-19 season, but the former Miami Heat star doesn’t feel like a retired man…at least not yet. Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Wade said that retirement hasn’t sunk in just yet, adding that it probably will by the start of training […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson is one of the fastest rising stars in the NBA right now. He had an impressive showing in his rookie year last season, and he looks to get even better. He’s currently with Team USA’s training camp roster, hoping to make it to the squad that will head […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol believes that there are similarities between his game and that of Dallas Mavericks’ Kristaps Porzingis. In an interview with HoopsHype’s Bryan Kalbrosky, Bol said that although Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James is his favorite players growing up, Porzingis was one of the guys he watched the most because he often […]

CLUTCH Summary: Sixers big man Joel Embiid is a star when healthy. There’s no questioning that. After a good season that resulted in playoff disappointment, there are areas of his game he needs to grow. If the Sixers want to be annual title contenders, Joel Embiid needs to cement himself as a top five player.  […]

Playing for Team USA is something that the individuals on the training camp roster are relishing, not only because of the fact that they have an opportunity to make an entire nation proud, but also because it is being coached by one of the NBA’s greatest minds in Gregg Popovich. One of the players who […]

Before the New Orleans Pelicans selected Zion Williamson as this year’s first overall pick, he was one of the most popular athletes in collegiate basketball. Although he failed to lead Duke to the national championship, he was still the most talked-about NBA prospect. With that said, it’s no surprise that Williamson’s game-worn shoes were sold […]

Boston Celtics rising stars Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart seem to be enjoying their stint with Team USA and head coach Gregg Popovich. Both are finalists for the USA Basketball FIBA World Cup roster. However, whether or not they make it to the 12-man lineup, Brown and Smart are already grateful because they had the […]

According to Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, the team never wanted to part ways with Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart this offseason. However, the opportunity to acquire a generational talent in Anthony Davis is too hard to pass up. “Really, they told all of us. They didn’t want to trade none of […]

Veteran forward Michael Beasley will be joining the Detroit Pistons on a reported one-year deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. Free agent Michael Beasley has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Pistons, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 11, 2019 Beasley played for the […]

Ever since returning to Miami yesterday, the media can’t seem to stop asking former NBA player Mario Chalmers about his time with the Miami Heat. However, fellow ex-NBAer Reggie Evans has had enough and was no longer interested in hearing his BIG3 teammate answer questions that have nothing to do with what they were actually […]

It looks like Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. is preparing early for next year’s Slam Dunk Contest. During the Miami Pro League, Jones wowed the crowd with a couple of insane dunks that sent the crowd to their feet. Derrick Jones Jr. is constantly in flight 🛫 (via debo4real/IG | @dannycasvnova) pic.twitter.com/ocIm8oHorK — Bleacher […]

Former lottery pick Hasheem Thabeet is attempting to make his way back to the NBA and is now set to work out with the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops, Thabeet is scheduled to try out for the Bucks in the upcoming week after spending the past year conditioning and getting his […]

We’re still one and a half months away from the regular season, but Houston Rockets guard James Harden is already out here making assists. Well, not that kind of assist you see in a basketball game. The 2018 NBA MVP and Rockets superstar just gave a family $10,000 after he saw them struggling to fish […]

The Utah Jazz didn’t make a big splash in the offseason, but they’re still seen by many a team that may represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals next year. One of those people is former NBA player Kendrick Perkins. In my opinion the Utah Jazz have a power house and I wouldn’t be […]

A lot has happened between the New York Knicks and Kristaps Porzingis’ camp before both sides decided to part ways earlier this year. What was once seen as the beginning of a fairy tale story during the 2015-16 season is now a chapter that everyone involved wants to forget. In February 2018, Porzingis suffered an […]

The Miami Heat won two championships behind the collective efforts of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in 2012 and 2013. However, their time together only lasted for four seasons, and there have been several debates as to who’s more important to the franchise. But rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross, there should be no debates at […]