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For a lot of NBA players, the season’s grind takes its toll on their bodies, as the continuous practices, traveling and games, are very tiring to say the least. They also have to fight the feeling of loneliness, as they are away from their families and loved ones for at least half of the season. […]

Toronto Raptors small forward Bruno Caboclo made a lot of headlines following Brazil’s Fiba AmeriCup match on Saturday for refusing to re-enter the game, despite being asked by head coach Cesar Guidetti. He has since been dismissed from his country’s national team, according to Basquete 360’s Colin Foster, and his future participation now hangs in […]

Since announcing his decision to join the Golden State Warriors last summer, Kevin Durant has further increased the Dubs’ odds of winning a championship. They did just that last season in convincing fashion, only losing one game in the entire postseason, leading to their second title in three years. Understanding that three to four stars […]

The city of Houston, as well some other parts of Texas, was slammed hard recently by Hurricane Harvey, which has left the area severely damaged and a lot of its residents seeking help. It only gets worse as the rains are expected to continue up to Wednesday, with an estimated amount of up to 50 […]

Following the series of tests Isaiah Thomas was asked to undergo by the Cleveland Cavaliers to check on the status of his hip injury, it has been reported that the team may ask for additional assets to finalize the deal. News also came out that the Cavs may ask for Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum, but […]

The BIG3 has given former NBA players another opportunity to prove that they can still play at a high level despite their advanced ages. However for the younger ones, it was a chance for them to show off their skills, and possibly earn an invite to be part of an NBA team once again. That […]

Despite signing three veterans this summer, the Sacramento Kings still have a very young team comprised of players mostly below 25 years old and fairly inexperienced in the league. However, the team’s young core showed a glimpse of promise last season, giving their fans reason to believe that batter days are nearing for the franchise. […]

Since the turn of the century in 2000, there have been a number of teams formed that were considered “super teams.” The likes of the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Gary Payton and Karl Malone. The Miami Heat with their “Big 3” of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. And the […]

If there’s anyone who understands how difficult it is to keep a team’s core intact outside of the front office executives, it’s the head coaches. Being the link between management and the players, they have a deep understanding of what it takes to continue having a winning group. Following his seven-year stint with the Oklahoma […]

Things just got even better for the Philadelphia 76ers. Only a few days after Ben Simmons has been cleared to resume full basketball activities, there’s also good news on the ankle injury Markelle Fultz suffered during the Summer League. It has been reported recently by Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times that this […]

Although Kyrie Irving’s addition to the Boston Celtics is not yet finalized, as there’s a possibility that the Cleveland Cavaliers may still ask for additional assets, a lot of the team’s fans are already looking forward to seeing him represent the storied franchise. They have also started thinking ahead on how much success they can […]

Fans of the New York Knicks may have had little to cheer about the past couple of years, but this season may be a different story. The arrival of Frank Ntilikina and Tim Hardaway Jr. now gives them a new backcourt tandem that they could pair with Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis up front. Despite […]

With efforts being made by the NBA to further increase the popularity of the game of basketball, they have continued to host training camps around the world. That includes Africa, where some players hailing from the continent have already made it to the league. Back in May, a slam dunk competition was held in the […]

After playing eight seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook formed a strong bond on and off the court. However, an apparent rift between them has emerged following Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors last year. Many speculated that they had ended their friendship, but the former MVP […]

The start of the Eurobasket 2017 tournament is still a week away, but Georgia may have already suffered a huge setback in their quest to bring basketball glory to their country. News came out recently that their most decorated player in Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia, is in danger of missing out on the […]

When Dwyane Wade announced that he will join the Chicago Bulls last summer, his hometown team seemed to be the fitting destination for a grizzled and successful veteran such as the former NBA champion. His strong bond with Jimmy Butler was well publicized, and many believed that it made his decision to choose the Bulls […]

The Phoenix Suns add another body to their training camp roster. According to a piece made by Chad Leistikow of The Des Moines Register, the Suns have come to terms with Peter Jok on a partially guaranteed deal, to give head coach Earl Watson more options ahead of next season. The Iowa product sent a […]

Despite the busy offseason they’ve already had, the L.A. Clippers are continuing to make some moves to further strengthen their lineup, and gain more bodies in time for training camp. That said, it has been reported that the team signed free agent small forward LaDontae Henton to a training camp deal that includes an Exhibit […]

The addition of the All-time rosters for all NBA teams in NBA 2K18 has added to the anticipation of fans for the video game, scheduled to be released next month. It will give them a chance to play with a lineup consisting of NBA greats, and wearing their old teams’ jerseys. There are some gamers […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has ventured into children’s books as he proudly announced the release of his own fairy tale, with the title “Goran — Legend of the Dragon.” His announcement was made via his Twitter account, where he included photos of  some of the artwork inside the book, as well as him […]

One of the newest features of NBA 2K18 is including all-time rosters for all 30 current teams. The lineups will have some of the best players that have ever played for the franchise, with others considered as NBA legends for representing the team in the past. However, fans of the now-defunct Seattle SuperSonics were not […]

As the city of Boston welcomes the addition of Kyrie Irving to the Celtics, its residents have been posting their thoughts about the blockbuster trade on their social media accounts. Now, even the Red Sox’s minor league affiliate is getting into the act, and found a way to let Uncle Drew know that it is […]

In order to be good at chess, a player must at least think three moves ahead. For grandmasters of the game, they even think up to five or six moves in advance, giving them a distinct advantage as they have already anticipated what their opponents will do. For Jan Gustaffson, he proved that he is […]

For a lot of players in the league and fans around the world, the trade centered around Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas was surprising, to say the least. Many took to their social media accounts to give their thoughts about it and for some, it was a chance to send a message to their former […]

San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard is popular for his stone cold demeanor inside the court, simply allowing his game to do the talking for him. That is often the case as well when he’s off the court. However, this summer has been different, as he’s been photographed a few times during his trip […]

Following the announcement of the preseason schedule of other teams a couple of weeks ago, the Golden State Warriors have now followed suit and released their own four-game slate, via Warriors.com. However, theirs is not just any ordinary one, as it includes two matches to be played overseas. The team will begin the series of […]

The New York Knicks are still looking for a veteran point guard, who has the ability to run their offense, and also serve as a mentor to their rookie, Frank Ntilikina. That said, it has been reported that the team has two players in mind, and may choose to add one of them soon. Even […]

The BIG3 League issued a press release on Wednesday to announce the recipients of their end-of-season awards, leading up to their highly anticipated title game this weekend in Las Vegas. Rashard Lewis of the 3-Headed Monsters was voted the MVP by his fellow players, as he averaged 21.3 points per game, on 56.1 percent shooting, […]

With all NBA teams wheeling and dealing this summer to place them in the best position possible in terms of their payrolls, a video was recently made where it shows the highest paid players of each franchise. While it’s easy to assume that a majority of them will be for next season, as the increase […]

Following the blockbuster deal that landed them four-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge has shared his thoughts on the transaction that sent shockwaves around the NBA. The 58-year-old front office executive spoke about the addition of one of the best guards in the NBA today, via a team release on […]

With all the deals and signings of teams this summer, one thing that was expected to be in their front office’s minds is to form the best lineup possible in order to contend against the Golden State Warriors. Following the Dubs’ signing of Kevin Durant a year ago, they successfully kept their core intact this […]

For NBA players, traveling and long plane rides are something they have been accustomed to. Although it may not be their favorite, they have no choice as the season calls for it, especially with half of their games on the road. Good thing for them, their teams have their own aircrafts to provide them more […]

Since requesting for a trade last month, Kyrie Irving’s displeasure with his current role with the Cleveland Cavaliers has been much publicized. Now that he got what he wished for, it appears that he is ready to move on, and is happy with the latest development in his career. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, […]

Since last week, the developers of NBA 2K18 have been very busy releasing the ratings for a lot of players. Just recently, Jared Dudley, Richaun Holmes, and C.J. Miles all received theirs, and now Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson becomes the latest one to find out what rating he’s given by Ronnie2K and his […]

His signing with the Orlando Magic this summer may have taken a longer time to come into fruition, but Marrreese Speights has no complains about it. Even if that was the case, the 6-foot-10 big man even admitted that his dream has now come true. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Speights grew up […]

With the AmeriCup Championships opening on August 25, USA Basketball has announced its roster for the tournament. Despite the tournament no longer being a qualifier for the World Cup, the governing body still decided to field in an underrated lineup that is still capable of winning the gold medal. The roster is comprised of D-League […]

On Monday, the list of the most expensive tickets for next season’s games were revealed, and surprisingly, a regular season matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns in April was ranked second on it. However, it does make sense that fans are willing to pay extra to watch it live, as it could be […]

After missing the entirety of last season due to a Jones Fracture on his foot, Ben Simmons is slowly heading towards his full recovery, and will finally be debuting for the Philadelphia 76ers. The hopes of their fans were given some further lift recently when it was reported that he played in a pickup game […]

Jerry West’s move to the L.A. Clippers earlier this summer caught many by surprise as he was one of the executives responsible for the recent run of success of the Golden State Warriors, and not a lot of people saw the change coming. Two months after the development in his front office career, The Logo […]