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On Monday, Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors witnessed first hand the jersey retirement of Kobe Bryant, as they faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers inside Staples Center. Durant was able to see how epic the night was for The Black Mamba and Purple and Gold fans, as it was a star-studded affair, […]

While a lot of young players may say that Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, or even LeBron James inspired them to pursue their basketball dreams, Kobe Bryant is also one of the most popular ones who served as inspiration to many. Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant certainly thinks so, as he recently revealed that […]

Kobe Bryant’s last game in the NBA on April 13, 2016 will forever be remembered as the night where he dropped 60 points, leaving the basketball world with the perfect ending to his illustrious career. However, what many may have failed to notice is that Bryant played flawlessly in its last three minutes, leading the […]

Throughout his stellar 20-year career, Kobe Bryant has received numerous high praises for how great he has been every time he stepped on the court. He received some more during his double jersey retirement on Monday, including from Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, who gave him arguably one of the best he’s ever heard. […]

The day Lakers fans have long been waiting for finally came on Monday, as Kobe Bryant’s jerseys were officially retired by the Purple and Gold. Both jersey No. 8 and No. 24 are now up in the rafters of Staples Center, along with the other greats of the franchise. Forever immortalized 🐍#Ko8e24 pic.twitter.com/qB3HaO9rRs — Bleacher […]

The 1996 draft class is widely considered as one of the best in the history of the NBA. Some of the players that were part of it became all-time greats, such as Steve Nash, Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, and Kobe Bryant, among others. While a lot of high praise and accolades have been given to […]

Kyrie Irving had another solid game for the Boston Celtics on Monday, leading his team to a 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on the road. He top-scored once again for his team with 30 points, to go along with a rebound and four assists. However, what many are not putting a lot of emphasis […]

Now that he is retired from the NBA, Kobe Bryant has been spending more time with his family, including his one-year old daughter, Bianka. Not needing to travel as much as he did during his playing days, he now has the opportunity to fulfill more of his fathering duties to them. While making his way […]

The double jersey retirement ceremony of Kobe Bryant has been one of the most anticipated events this season. With Monday’s festivities happening at halftime of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, many are wondering how much time it will take for the whole ceremony. Now the schedule has been released, […]

This season will have a new format for the 2018 All-Star Game, with a draft taking place before the weekend’s festivities. It will have the two team captains, who are the top vote-getters of each conference, selecting their teammates from appointed All-Stars. Since it is a new way of determining who takes part in the […]

Not only are the former players and legends joining Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement the ones receiving memorabilia from the festivities, as each courtside fan that purchased tickets for Monday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will also get a special toy inspired by The Black Mamba, apart from the shirts everyone […]

Former NBA veteran Carlos Boozer has officially announced his retirement from pro basketball, after playing his last season in China. He made the announcement on ESPN via Dan Feldman of NBC Sports, letting everyone know that he has already decided to hang his sneakers for good. “I’m officially retired.” The 36-year-old spent 13 seasons in […]

Throughout his illustrious NBA career, Kobe Bryant has had a number of seasons which can be considered his best. From the time he emerged as a star in the league in the early 2000s, including when he won a three-peat together with Shaquille O’Neal, to the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Lakers teams he led in […]

Over the course of his illustrious career, Kobe Bryant wore two jersey numbers for the Los Angeles Lakers. While sporting jersey number eight in his earlier days in the league, Bryant was able to emerge as a superstar and a ruthless offensive player, winning three straight championships. When he switched to number 24, Bryant had […]

Kobe Bryant’s double jersey retirement ceremony is expected to be a star-studded affair, with Los Angeles Lakers greats as well as his former teammates and coaches all expected to grace the event. However, his coach during all his five championships won’t be present on the night. Phil Jackson is reportedly unable to travel from his […]

As Kobe Bryant’s double jersey retirement ceremony draws near, more and more of his former teammates and coaches are paying tribute to him. Many are sending their congratulatory messages or recalling fond memories they’ve had while working with the Los Angeles Lakers legend, just like what his former head coach did recently. Mike Brown, who […]

The already-depleted frontcourt of the Miami Heat will be even thinner for the next seven to 10 days, as James Johnson is diagnosed with bursitis in his right ankle, and will be placed on the shelf over that span. He’s no longer traveling with the Heat in their upcoming two-game road trip that starts on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may play shorthanded on Monday when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers, as Jimmy Butler remains officially listed as questionable. He is suffering from a back injury, and his availability for the game is still up in the air. The Timberwolves list Jimmy Butler (back) and Nemanja Bjelica (foot) as questionable […]

Kevin Hart has been one of the NBA’s famous celebrity fans and is often seen watching games live. He also shares good relationships with some former and current players. One of them is Shaquille O’Neal, who, like the comedian, is known for his antics on and off the court, and has a very playful character. […]

After signing a lucrative one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason, many get a strong impression on why Kentavious Caldwell-Pope may have a lot of love for his new city. However, his stay in Los Angeles did not start well as he was sentenced to 12 months of probation after pleading guilty […]

The new NBA jerseys this season from Nike has drawn mixed reactions from fans, with some loving them, while others prefer the old ones instead. So far, three new designs have already been released. With one more soon to be worn by teams, it remains a mystery what exactly they look like, and when they […]

Paul Millsap may already be a veteran in the NBA who has seen plenty of ups and downs in his career, but he recently admitted that what he’s going through right now is the toughest he’s had so far as a pro. The Denver Nuggets forward, who is currently injured and recovering from a left […]

Under Armour is taking advantage of the technological advances nowadays with the release of the Curry 4 “More Dubs” this weekend. They have found a way to lessen the lines in stores, by utilizing social media and a special delivery device in specific locations. Drones were used by the shoe and apparel manufacturers in a […]

Most of the young players in the league today grew up watching Kobe Bryant. They had the opportunity to see him in his prime, and practice some moves that made him one of the best to ever play the game. That includes Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, who is also a fan of his […]

With the slow start they’re having this season, a lot of questions have emerged for the Oklahoma City Thunder. One of them is the chemistry their players are building, especially with the arrival of All-Star forwards Carmelo Anthony and Paul George to their fold. However, the latter recently said that it’s never been an issue […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder visited the New York Knicks on Saturday, it marked the first time Carmelo Anthony played inside Madison Square after getting traded during the offseason. As expected, a lot of attention was on Anthony. The Thunder did not have one of their better performances this season though, and ultimately lost to […]

During the offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves brought in Jimmy Butler to their fold to give them additional firepower in their lineup, as well as a veteran locker room leader who can help their young players to become even better. During their game on Saturday versus the Phoenix Suns, he showed just that, but in a […]

December 18 will be a very momentous day for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, as it will mark the celebration for his jersey retirement. Being one of the best to ever play the game, there is no doubt that the five-time champion deserves the honor, and a lot of former and current NBA […]

Despite all the criticism he’s been receiving for not shooting well, Lonzo Ball has shown that he can be effective in other facets of the game like rebounding and dropping dimes to his teammates. His ability to locate the open man and quickly pass is something that many are now admiring, including Cleveland Cavaliers head […]

The New York Knicks may have won on Thursday against their cross town rivals, the Brooklyn Nets, but they also suffered a huge blow, as their best player, Kristaps Porzingis, was forced to leave the game early. The Latvian international big man reportedly tweaked his knee and went to the locker room after hurting it, […]

Hitting nothing but air during free throw attempts is something not new for some centers in the NBA. DeAndre Jordan, Dwight Howard and Andre Drummond are just some of the big men who have struggled to knock down shots from that distance, and have airballed a few attempts in the past. Brook Lopez is not […]

Following their matchup on Tuesday, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns made headlines when they went on a back-and-forth on Instagram, which caught the attention of a lot of fans. While many thought of it as a possibe a start of a fierce rivalry from them, Embiid made it known it was just pure fun. The […]

Now in his 20th season in the league, many are wondering how many more years Dirk Nowitzki plans to play at the highest level. While he hasn’t spoken much about his plans before, he recently discussed it, and shed more light to the question many fans have in mind. The German international big man shared, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made a lot of headlines during free agency, as they were able to sign one of the more sought after shooters that time, J.J. Redick. In order to secure his services, they came to terms on a one-year, $23 million deal, which many considered as overpaying him. However for Joel Embiid, he […]

On Wednesday, the much-anticipated return of Paul George to Bankers Life Fieldhouse took place, as the Oklahoma City Thunder visited the Indiana Pacers for the first time since acquiring him during the offseason. It turned out as expected as the home fans booed and heckled him the whole game, making him feel unwelcomed back to […]

While the news about LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball signing with Prienu Vytaustas has taken the country’s basketball community by storm, it remained unclear the same can be said for Lithuania — their next destination. That speculation won’t get prolonged, though, as a clip recently surfaced where locals from the European country were asked if they […]

As the news about LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball signing with Prienu Vytautas continue to be one of the most talked about topics in the basketball world today, many are already looking forward to seeing the brothers play as professionals in Lithuania. A lot of fans are also curious on how they will adjust to their […]

The match on Wednesday between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder was not just any ordinary regular season game, as it marked Paul George’s first return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse wearing a visiting team’s jersey. As expected the Thunder’s All-Star forward was greeted with a lot boos by the home fans, which started when […]

Since the start of the season, Victor Oladipo has been performing at a very high level and is continuing to turn a lot of heads with his impressive play. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has noticed how the Pacers guard runs the show for the team, and even made a hilarious comment about Oladipo during the […]