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The Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers not only represent the same city, but they also share the same home arena, as they both host their home games inside Staples Center. While it is already difficult to manage their schedules, it’s always bound for them to have home assignments on the same day. Many are […]

With training camps starting in less than a week, teams have filled up their rosters and are ready to begin their preparations for next season’s grind. However, that is not the case for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are still awaiting the decision of Dante Cunningham if he will accept their offer to join them. Jerry […]

Apart from being one of the best players in NBA history, Kobe Bryant is also well known for his nickname “The Black Mamba” and his mindset know as “Mamba Mentality.” While many understand it as giving their best effort to win, it remains unclear where and how it started. Bryant recently shed light to it […]

The alley-oop dunk may only count as two points, but there is no denying that it has a different impact than any ordinary jump shot or layup. It is one of the most exciting plays in all of basketball and usually results to fans, and even players on the bench to applaud loudly. That said, […]

During the EuroBasket tournament, Anthony Randolph showcased his matured game and was one of the key pieces of the Slovenian team, as they won the gold medal for the first time in their history. Now that he plays professionally in Spain, many may have already forgotten that he was in the NBA before, and even […]

Despite missing the entirety of last season due to an Achilles injury, Mario Chalmers was still successful in returning to the league as he was signed back in July by the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the developers of the hit video game, NBA 2K18, have not updated the players list yet, and the veteran point guard […]

A lot of young basketball players around the world look up to established NBA players and use them as a source of inspiration in hopes of playing against or alongside them someday. One of those young players included the 10th overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks point guard […]

The trade that sent Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder came as a shock to many as Russell Westbrook’s squad was not part of teams that emerged as frontrunners to land him. However, the Indiana Pacers surprisingly pulled the trigger on the deal where they received Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis in exchange for […]

The Miami Heat have continuously received a lot of praise from a lot of members of the basketball community for being a world-class organization. They have been known for their culture of bringing out the best from all of their players, which has helped them become more successful in their careers. Now that a huge […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have added another healthy body to their roster as they’ve recently come to terms with free agent guard Martell Webster to join them in training camp. He will now have a chance to compete for a roster spot, according to Brett Martel of the Associated Press. AP source: Martell Webster and […]

The NBA 2K18 fever is at a high now especially with its general release happening very soon. From players, to their family members, they are all enjoying the video game, especially if they received an advanced copy of it. That includes Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala and his son, who is a fan of […]

After weeks of uncertainty on where he’ll play next, the blockbuster trade involving Kyrie Irving was finalized late last month, making him a member of the Boston Celtics.  However, what’s still unclear up to this point, is the real reason why he requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. One of the more popular NBA […]

NBA players have been used to receiving a lot of hate messages and even hilarious comments on their social media accounts. However, they also show at times that they will not allow some to just slide past them without a witty comeback. That was the case recently when Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram was […]

Wrestling legend Ric Flair made a lot of headlines last month when it was reported that he had to undergo an emergency colon surgery to remove a blockage which caused his kidneys to fail. He was only given a 20 percent chance to live, according to Jerry Lawler via John Canton of Uproxx, but it’s […]

With a full season to have their new roster playing together, there is a lot of excitement for the Sacramento Kings faithful about the team’s chances of speeding up their rebuilding process after trading DeMarcus Cousins last February. Now, they have more reason to look forward to the next season, especially during home games. The […]

With the start of next season fast approaching, most team’s rosters are now filled, with the addition of some players who they signed on two-way, or training camp deals. However, there are also some notable players who remain as free agents, and are left without a team to play for. One of those forgotten ones […]

Despite still having two years left before he goes to college, many are already looking forward to seeing LaMelo Ball in the NCAA. He has verbally committed to UCLA, and will follow his older brother’s footsteps, which could set his future up in the NBA. However, there have been some issues regarding his eligibility, stemming […]

Longtime Washington Wizards (formerly the Bullets) player and broadcaster Phil Chenier will receive the highest honor of his career, with his jersey set to be retired by the team. During a recent interview with Bradley Beal, the 66-year-old was surprised with the announcement, and said that it was an honor to be considered one of […]

Back in the 1990s, the Chicago Bulls were the most dominant team in the NBA, as they won six championships. They were led by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and a supporting cast that all knew their roles, which made it possible for them to be that successful. While many considered the two as superstars, for […]

After two long years, Joel Embiid finally made his much anticipated debut last season for the Philadelphia 76ers. While he was on a minutes restriction, he has made the most out of the court action he saw, despite only being able to play in 31 games. He emerged as a strong candidate for the Rookie […]

Even before he entered the NBA, Lonzo Ball already drew a lot of attention for his impressive stint with the UCLA Bruins, and the numerous controversial statements his father, LaVar, made over the past months. Ultimately, the Ball family got their wish as Lonzo was selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers back in […]

With this season being the first one for all NBA teams to sport the new Nike jerseys, fans have been looking forward to seeing all of the four uniform versions since the announcement was made. But now, a preview has been released from the developers of NBA 2K18 that accidentally gives everyone a glimpse of […]

Even as adults, some NBA players have not been shy to admit that they still get in touch with their moms often, and don’t mind being called a “momma’s boy.” That is the case with Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook, who recently made an appearance on Good Morning America. He was asked to […]

During the EuroBasket quarterfinals game between Latvia and Slovenia on Wednesday, there was one play that caused the game to be slightly delayed, and forced the referees to slap technical fouls on the two players involved. New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis and former NBA player Anthony Randolph’s arms got entangled following a rebounding […]

With NBA training camps opening soon, the Atlanta Hawks are already dealing with an injury to one of their rotation players. It has been reported that backup swingman DeAndre’ Bembry will miss four to six weeks because of a strained right triceps. According to the Associated Press via NBA.com, he underwent an MRI last week […]

Nate Robinson just got another chance to make an NBA team roster on Wednesday, as the Minnesota Timberwolves invited him for a workout. Together with other free agents, Shawne Williams and Marcus Thornton, the team’s coaching staff had their first look at him, according to Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News. FAs Nate Robinson, Shawne […]

Given all the comments made by LaVar Ball in the past months, he has drawn mixed reactions from the public. It may be negative or positive, but he was still successful in getting a lot of attention for himself, his family and Big Baller Brand. Now, a son of a famous celebrity has made it […]

Player rankings made by different media outlets have continued to draw negative reactions. Just recently, Blazers point guard C.J. McCollum suggested that they should also be able to return the favor and rank journalists as well, including those who do not name their “sources” on write-ups they make. Now, another player makes it known that […]

Andre Iguodala is best known for his impressive skill set on the court. From the way he plays defense to scoring on clutch plays, he has made a name for himself as one of the better two-way players in the league today. However, there’s one nickname he’s being called that he is not a fan […]

With all the movements of some of the league’s stars this summer via trade or free agency signings, it gives fans more reason to be excited about next season. However, there are also some low-key moves that teams made based on fit, and how it can make their core players be more effective on the […]

A video recently surfaced where James Harden played in a pickup game together with some of the best players of the league today like Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. After seeing the clip, a lot of fans were left in awe as the stars did not fail in completing one highlight reel worthy […]

The legacy of Kobe Bryant has received a major boost following the announcement made by the Los Angeles Lakers that they will be retiring both his No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys. While he is currently in China, he still celebrated the honor he’ll have on December 18th in typical Black Mamba fashion. Unlike others […]

While the success of NBA teams are usually measured on how many wins they get in a season, or how deep they’ll go in the playoffs, Magic Johnson does not believe in those being sole bases. The Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations made an appearance on the latest episode of ESPN’s “First Take,” […]

As journalists continue making articles where they rank players, Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum thinks it’s not fair that they do not have the chance to return the favor to them. He took to his Twitter account recently and made a very interesting suggestion that could get the attention of many should it […]

Over his first two seasons in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. has showed steady improvement in his game. He has received credit for his continuous development, and now even Magic Johnson has taken notice. The Lakers president of basketball operations admitted, in a recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, that they […]

After being hit by two strong hurricanes over the past week, donations have been coming in non-stop for the victims in Houston and Florida. NBA players are also doing their part in making sure they share their blessings, and have also raised awareness via their social media accounts. Now, the NBPA follows suit, as its […]

Being a Los Angeles Lakers legend himself, it’s doesn’t come as a surprise that Magic Johnson thinks very highly of Kobe Bryant. Since his early days in the league, the team’s current president of basketball operations has always been a fan, and gave his support to him. With the recent news about Bryant’s two jersey […]

As expected, the quarterfinals matchup between Slovenia and Latvia at the 2017 Eurobasket tournament turned out to be a hotly contested one. With their lineups including some of the best players of the tournament, many had their eyes set on Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic and New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis. The […]

Following the news that came out about Charles Oakley filing a civil lawsuit against Madison Square Garden, it was now its management’s time to issue a statement regarding it. MSG recently made it known, via Ian Begley of ESPN, that it thinks of it as a frivolous move on the part of the former New […]