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Winning an NBA championship could bring a lot of things to a player. It could mean the start of a more successful professional career, a lucrative contract in the future, higher confidence, and in JaVale McGee’s case, new ink on his arm. The Golden State Warriors center took to his Instagram account recently and shared […]

Charles Oakley’s run-in with Madison Square Garden security may have happened back in February, but even if seven months have already passed, he is still not ready to just let it go, and is reportedly preparing to take action inside the court room. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the 53-year-old New York Knicks legend […]

Since purchasing a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks back in 2000, Mark Cuban has made a name for himself as being one of the most active team owners in the league today. He is usually present during their games, and even joins the team inside their locker room from time to time. However, when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Monday some of the important dates for them in the coming weeks, leading to the start of next season. Media Day will be on September 25, followed by their training camp that will only be four days long, according to Daniel Starkand of Lakers Nation. “On Monday the Los […]

After getting traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier in the offseason, Paul George will have a fresh start with his new team, and a chance to continue the run of success they are having. That said, he is already looking forward to further improve his conditioning, by aiming to reshape this body with insane […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent forward Vince Hunter, as announced on their official website, Grizzlies.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed per team policy, but it is believed to be for a two-way or training camp deal only. His addition will give head coach David Fizdale more options […]

Players have different routines before competing in games. From taking naps and listening to music to eating the same meal and doing a shooting routine, players get their minds straight and focus on task at hand using their respective routines. For Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown, he recently found a unique way to alleviate himself […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is continuing to share some odd videos on his social media accounts, where he shows his love for his pet fish. Last week, he posted a clip of himself while giving them a pep talk and reminders on how to remain unharmed with Hurricane Irma about to hit Florida. Just […]

Despite only joining the Utah Jazz this summer, it already seems like Ricky Rubio is starting to form a strong bond with his new teammate, Joe Ingles. The two had a funny back-and-forth on Twitter recently which started when the Australian wing proudly shared to his followers his delight upon seeing the team’s practice facility […]

The wrath of Hurricane Irma was felt throughout almost the entire state of Florida, and left millions of people needing help. From losing their homes, to damaged properties, no one was spared, and the losses are incalculable. Even the Miami Heat’s practice facility fell victim to the vicious hurricane, as it also suffered some minor […]

As Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned by an NFL team, he has continued to receive support from former and current players around the league. He even got the support from one of the best players of the NBA today, as Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry posted an Instagram story with the caption “#FreeKaep.” Steph […]

Throughout the offseason, Carmelo Anthony’s alter ego, “Hoodie Melo,” has made a lot of headlines for his impressive play in different pickup games. However, he decided to ditch the hoodie recently and competed wearing only a shirt and sweatpants instead. A video of the New York Knicks star forward playing against his former teammates, Lance […]

Kevin Durant caused quite a stir late last month when he took a shot at Under Armour by claiming that nobody wants to play while wearing their shoes. His statement caused the shoe and apparel giants’ stock to drop by three percent, however, what surprised many was the fact that the reigning Finals MVP, who is […]

After recently dropping his latest rap song with the title “No Worries,” it has now been reported that Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard will be launching his next album soon. Also known as Dame D.O.L.L.A., the talented point guard and artist confirmed in an Instagram post he made last week that his latest […]

France may have lost to Germany in the Round of 16 in EuroBasket 2017, but most of their key players dazzled with some incredible plays throughout the match. One of them is newly-signed San Antonio Spurs big man and French center Joffrey Lauvergne, who threw down a vicious poster slam over Germany’s Daniel Theis. The […]

Outside of seeing their two young players, Kristaps Porzingis and Mindaugas Kuzminskas, performing well and staying in shape in the ongoing EuroBasket tournament, the New York Knicks also get to watch some other prospects that may be available in next year’s draft. That is exactly the case when Porzingis and Latvia play in the quarterfinals […]

Croatia had an early exit in the EuroBasket competition after their lopsided defeat to Russia in the Round of 16. They were blown out by their opponents by 23 points, 101-78, as they were totally outclassed and even appeared to be non-competitive during some stretches. That said, their fans are understandably disappointed with their performance, […]

Not even waiting until the start of their training camp, the Milwaukee Bucks have already parted ways with their recent signing, Jalen Moore. He is now a free agent and could sign with any team that will have interest in him. The Bucks have requested waivers on Jalen Moore. Undrafted out of Utah State, Moore was […]

One of the severely damaged areas by Hurricane Irma was the U.S. Virgin Islands, which left many residents without a home and in dire need of necessities. If there’s any silver lining for them though, there have been a lot of people extending their help and donations have been made by generous citizens around the […]

While there have been a number of athletes and celebrities who failed to throw a good first pitch in the past, it was a different story for Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics rookie was asked to open the festivities ahead of the Boston Red Sox’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. He […]

When players get waived and do not get signed by other teams in the league, their usual path is to play overseas where they can continue to showcase their games in the hopes of generating interest once again from NBA squads. That was exactly what former New York Knicks forward Cleanthony Early had in mind […]

The past week has been a very difficult time for residents in Houston and other parts of Texas, as Hurricane Harvey left many homeless, and needing help with basic needs. If there’s any good news for them, many people around the world have been sending donations, including NBA players, who are continuing to raise awareness […]

In this summer, not a lot has been heard about Damian Lillard and his preparations for next season. He has made some headlines earlier in the offseason when he tried to recruit Carmelo Anthony, and also recently when dropped his latest rap song, but apart from that, he has stayed relatively quiet enjoying the break. […]

Most of the news that came out about Carmelo Anthony earlier in the offseason may have been about the potential trade between the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets centered around him. However, his alter ego, “Hoodie Melo,” also made a lot of headlines for how he has dominated pickup games. Now, NBA legend and […]

With EuroBasket competition now in its advanced stages, it has brought out even better performances from some of the top players in the tournament, including those who play in the NBA. One of them is New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis, who has led Latvia to the quarterfinals after playing a solid game against […]

The inaugural season of the BIG3 League was deemed as a successful one as Ice Cube and company drew sizable crowds weekly featuring players who were mostly stars of the NBA in the past. The league has drawn a lot praise from different members of the basketball community, and the latest one to give them […]

With the inductions of this year’s Hall of Fame class scheduled on Friday, the inductees have been busy the past few days attending dinners and other sponsored events of the memorial. The class is top-billed by former seven-time NBA MVP and two-time scoring champion Tracy McGrady, who feels very blessed to be enshrined soon. According […]

The NBA of today is way different from that of years past. From game rules to the amount of money being thrown in, a lot have definitely changed. It can also be recalled that players were not as active in voicing out their opinions on different social issues before, as it usually resulted to fines. […]

Home games for the L.A. Clippers have been must watch affairs over the past years, thanks to the competitive seasons being put up by the team’s decorated roster. That said, ticket prices have increased as the demand went higher, but their fans proved that they do not mind paying huge amounts as long as they […]

Tracy McGrady has been recognized for his stellar play during his days in the NBA by being part of the 2017 class for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. On Thursday, a reunion dinner was attended by some of the inductees as well as recipients of special awards given on the night. One of […]

It’s no secret that a minority stake in the Brooklyn Nets franchise has been up for takers since last year. It hasn’t been successful so far, and now, it’s being reported that owner Mikhail Prokhorov may opt to sell the controlling stake instead. According to Josh Kosman of the New York Post, the 52-year-old may […]

The Indiana Pacers are bringing in two more players to training camp deals, and will give them a chance to compete for a roster spot. Free agents DeQuan Jones and Trey McKinney-Jones, both signed deals recently, but terms of their contracts were not disclosed per team policy, according to Pacers.com. “The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, and Toronto Raptors may be considered as the favorites to win the East, but not everyone is convinced that the race for supremacy in the conference is going to be dominated by the four aforementioned teams only. One of them is Detroit Pistons forward Henry Ellenson, who believes […]

With this coming season possibly being the last of Dirk Nowitzki’s stellar NBA career, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban understands that his team will be losing more than just an all time great player, but also a consummate professional and leader as well. The 59-year-old billionaire recently spoke with Oliver Maroney of Dime Magazine, where […]

Only a few weeks before the training camp of the San Antonio Spurs opens, Dejounte Murray understands that he needs to be in great shape ahead of it as he is set to see an increased role with his team. With Tony Parker still recovering from his injury, it leaves Patty Mills as the undisputed […]

This offseason has been very busy for free agents, as they looked for new teams and took time on the negotiating table. Now that most of them have already come to terms on new contracts, they’ve been enjoying their vacations and are also active on social media. One of them is Patrick Patterson, who agreed […]

Back in the 2010-11 season, Nate Robinson and Shaquille O’Neal were teammates with the Boston Celtics. With their playful personalities, it’s not hard to imagine that they had a lot of fun during their practices. There was even a video that surfaced before where the former three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion dunked on O’Neal while […]

During the championship celebration of the Golden State Warriors last June in downtown Oakland, team owner Joe Lacob promised a gift to their fans that the team will cover all the costs of the victory parade, and not burden their taxpayers with any additional expenses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSxAW1VPjps&t=4m50s Almost three months after the eventful day, the Dubs […]

After months of speculation on where he’ll end up playing next, one of the options of Carmelo Anthony has is to seek for a buyout of his contract from the New York Knicks that will allow him to sign with whichever team he wants. While the Houston Rockets continue to be the favorites to land […]