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Before Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James became one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, he was already a phenomenal athlete in high school, And the King just shared some rare highlights of him dominating for the Saint Vincent-Saint Mary High School close to two decades ago. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HEoVkAWRq/ LeBron showed a […]

There is no doubt that Houston Rockets megastar James Harden has already cemented his legacy as one of the best offensive players in NBA history. He has an MVP trophy and statistical records to show for it. However, as phenomenal as he has been over the past couple of years, he has always come up […]

The Sacramento Kings have waived seldom-used guard BJ Johnson, according to a report by The Athletic’s Jason Jones. The Kings have waived BJ Johnson — Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) July 19, 2019 Johnson went undrafted last year but was able to secure a Summer League stint with the Charlotte Hornets. He would then sign with the […]

Lance Stephenson is still a free agent and is waiting for a call to play for another team next season. But while he has the free time, he’s spending most of it with his family. As intense as he is on the court, Stephenson is a loving husband to his wife and a father to […]

The war to gain the rights to the “Klaw” logo continues. After Leonard reportedly filed a federal lawsuit against Nike, claiming that the logo was actually his design, the giant sports apparel company has fired back, saying that they own the logo and that Kawhi should no longer be using it since their contract ended […]

After failing to win the NBA championship despite having the best record in the NBA last season, the Milwaukee Bucks chose to retain the team’s core group, save for Malcolm Brogdon. They signed each and every one of its members to a long-term deal, including veteran center Brook Lopez, who’s been one of their most […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks decided to sign Thanasis Antetokounmpo, brother of reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, a lot of people were a bit surprised. Drafted 51st overall pick by the New York Knicks back in 2014, Thanasis was never able to find his footing in the NBA. He’s played most of his professional career in Europe, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to re-sign All-Star swingman Khris Middleton to a five-year, $178 million deal in free agency, a move that helped the team keep most of its core from last season intact. Some may wonder whether Middleton is actually worth that deal, but Bucks general manager Jon Horst certainly doesn’t. In an interview […]

This year’s first overall pick Zion Williamson will make his much-anticipated debut at the Madison Square Garden when the New Orleans Pelicans square off against the New York Knicks in a preseason game scheduled for October 18. The Knicks preseason schedule: Oct. 7 at WashingtonOct. 11 vs. WashingtonOct. 16 vs. HawksOct. 18 vs. Pelicans — […]

The Boston Celtics did their best to keep All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, even after a horrendous 2018-19 season which saw them lose to the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs. The Cs believed that they could still win with him as the team’s leader, but it seems that someone within the franchise […]

A rumor is floating around suggesting the Detroit Pistons are looking to trade Blake Griffin, with three teams involved in the discussions. Griffin “liked” the rumor when he stumbled upon the tweet: Griffin, the first overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, is coming off a great season with Detroit. He put up 24.5 points, […]

Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis just secured a two-year, $10 million deal to return to the team. However, he will need to prove that he can contribute significantly next season, as only one year of his contract is guaranteed. The Celtics essentially have a team option on Theis’ contract, and they can pick it up […]

Boston Celtics newcomer Kemba Walker is already preparing this early for the upcoming season. The All-Star guard signed a four-year deal with the team a couple of weeks ago, with the intention of contending for championships. He’s also starting to build a good working relationship with Celtics’ head coach, Brad Stevens. According to a report […]

Former lottery pick Josh Jackson is willing to start with a clean slate following his trade to the Memphis Grizzlies. Jackson is currently in a diversion program to settle a misdemeanor charge. He was charged with resisting arrest and escape last May following an incident at the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami. The 22-year-old forward […]

Enes Kanter seems to be having a lot of fun already as a member of the Boston Celtics. Shortly after his introductory press conference, Kanter decided to play a full-court five-on-five game with some kids. He even wore his complete Celtics uniform: Enes Kanter really out here in full jersey playing 5-on-5 with young campers […]

Who will ever forget the 2013-14 season opener between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets? It was the game that was popularized by the beef between Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, which ended with the Black Mamba calling his former teammate ‘soft’. It became such a popular moment that fans still can’t get […]

Forward Tobias Harris recently signed a five-year, $180 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a deal many people thought he wouldn’t get. But Harris was always confident he would secure the bag, dating back to last summer. Before being traded to the Sixers back in February, Harris played for the Los Angeles Clippers, who offered […]

The Indiana Pacers have suddenly become one of the most competitive teams in the Eastern Conference, thanks in large part to the emergence of All-Star guard Victor Oladipo. However, it is pretty obvious that they still need some more firepower in order for the franchise to go deeper in the playoffs. But luring a star […]

The Boston Celtics lost both Kyrie Irving and Al Horford in free agency, which was something that they didn’t want to happen. But when it was apparent that both players were not re-signing, the Cs tried to convince their new teams to do sign-and-trades. Unfortunately for Boston, the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers’ asking […]

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge had high praises for one of the team’s newest players, Enes Kanter. Introducing the Turkish big man to the Celtics nation via a press release, Ainge lauded Kanter’s ability to rebound and score in the paint. The veteran executive also said that he believes Enes can improve one more […]

Former lottery pick Dragan Bender has reportedly agreed to a multi-year league to play in EuroLeague, according to a report from Nikos Varlas of EuroHoops.net. “Former No. 4 draft pick Dragan Bender has a verbal commitment for a multiyear deal with EuroLeague champions CSKA Moscow and will take it unless there’s an interesting NBA offer […]

When it became apparent that the Utah Jazz and veteran forward Derrick Favors were going to part ways, the latter requested to specifically be requested to one team, the New Orleans Pelicans. One note on Derrick Favors: New Orleans was his preferred destination when it became clear he had to move on. The Jazz did […]

Believe it or not, New York Knicks owner James Dolan has tried to convince Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to relocate her team back to Inglewood. According to a report by Stefan Bondy and Nancy Dillon of NYDailyNews.com, Dolan already had multiple discussions with Buss about moving the Lakers back to the Forum, the […]

There have been reports about the Los Angeles Clippers’ plan to move to a new arena, particularly in Inglewood in the near future, but that might not happen anytime soon, as James Dolan and his business associates could prevent it from happening. According to a report from Stefan Bondy and Nancy Dillon of the New […]

China continues to give chances to individuals who weren’t so fortunate in the NBA. This time, another ex-NBA player is headed there as former Dallas Mavericks guard Pierre Jackson is signing with Chinese team Shenzhen Leopards, according to reports. Former NBAer Pierre Jackson has signed with Shenzhen in China. Jackson last played in the NBA […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been able to build a championship-caliber team by adding All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency. It was a tough rebuild for the franchise, but their patience ultimately paid off. But not so long ago, the Nets tried to do a shortcut to building a contender. In 2013, they […]

Dwight Howard was recently traded by the Washington Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies. The consensus around the league is that he will either be traded or waived. If the former happens, the 33-year-old big man recently said he’s open to returning to the Los Angeles Lakers. When Howard was traded to the Lakers back in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors are reportedly interested in signing Croatian forward Dragan Bender, according to reports. As Dragan Bender continues to explore the NBA market, Cleveland and Toronto are among the teams that have inquired, I've been told, European market remains an option for the Croatian forward. CSKA Moscow and Fenerbache are […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Los Angeles Clippers newcomer Kawhi Leonard are tied at 97 for the highest player rating in NBA 2K20. Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks came in at third. Top 3 individual NBA 2K20 ratings have been revealed! 1a. LeBron James: 971b. Kawhi Leonard: 973. Giannis Antetokounmpo: […]

When Jerry West was still the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the best moves he made was trading for the rights to draft Kobe Bryant in 1996. The Black Mamba would eventually lead the Purple and Gold to five championships and would cement himself as one of the best players in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Jared Dudley a couple of weeks ago with the belief that he can be a reliable 3-point shooter and perimeter defender. However, one thing that stood out about him over the past couple of seasons is his veteran leadership and positive locker room presence, which is also one of the […]

Over the past couple of days, there have been reports about NBA veteran Omri Casspi close to signing a contract with his former EuroLeague team, Maccabi Tel Aviv. The European ballclub was said to be aggressively pursuing the Israeli forward, and a deal could be made official anytime soon. However, in an official statement, Maccabi […]

A lot of people were stunned, surprised, and disappointed when University of Central Florida product Tacko Fall went undrafted this year, despite a lot of scouts predicting that he’d be going in the late first to the early second round of the NBA Draft. Fortunately, it wasn’t long before one team decided to give him […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers has withdrawn his commitment in playing for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, according to reports. Anthony Davis will remove himself from USA Basketball training camp and FIBA World Cup to focus on championship quest, per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/oFormuoxtb — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) July 15, 2019 […]

The Sacramento Kings have found the floor spacer that they needed as they recently signed forward Tyler Lyndon to a two-year deal. The 23-year-old Syracuse product spent two seasons with the Denver Nuggets, where he’s been used sparingly due to him dealing with injuries. Despite only playing 26 games through his first two years in […]

When speculations about Chris Paul not staying in Oklahoma City Thunder started making rounds on social media, one would think that the Charlotte Hornets would be interested in trading for the former All-Star. After all, they just lost an All-Star of their own in Kemba Walker. Apparently, not even the Hornets are interested in absorbing […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has thrown the first jab to begin what he called as their team’s rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s not strong, but it’s a funny one. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6gMGShmVj/ It is unclear what Morey is doing in LA, and he probably really didn’t steal James’ parking space, but it’s hilarious […]

Lonzo Ball has already been labeled as a bust by a lot of people following his underwhelming stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. The second overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft has failed to live up to the expectations, which is one of the main reasons why he’s been traded to the New Orleans […]

After barely seeing action in his first two seasons in the NBA, Tyler Lyndon hopes to turn his fortunes around. The former first-round draft pick from Syracuse University has decided to leave the Denver Nuggets, and he will reportedly sign a two-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. Free agent F Tyler Lydon has agreed to […]