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After the Boston Celtics traded this year’s top overall pick and settled for the third selection instead, many wondered what made them decide on that, as Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball are very talented players. However, when Jayson Tatum made his debut for the C’s during the Summer League, he silenced a lot of the […]

While many think that the Indiana Pacers will have a weaker team next season following the trade that sent their former franchise player, Paul George, to the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of their players still believes that they have enough talent to make it to the playoffs. Their promising young center, Myles Turner, made it […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have already been very busy this summer, but they are still looking to add a few key pieces to their roster to try and further improve it. The addition of Jimmy Butler, Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford may seem more than enough, but the team is reportedly interested in bringing […]

Back in May, LaVar Ball and Ice Cube figured in a back-and-forth on social media where the BIG3 founder issued a four-point shot challenge to Ball for 10 pairs of the ZO2s. Ball quickly responded with an Instagram video, letting Ice Cube know that he accepts it. He then added his own twist to the […]

With a number of teams having already released some of their new jersey designs for next season, the San Antonio Spurs are taking their time before unveiling their own. The team is not scheduled to reveal them until Friday, but managed to tease their fans with a throwback video in a tweet. The 33-second clip […]

Following the announcement the L.A. Clippers made recently about their preseason schedule, the New Orleans Pelicans have now followed suit, releasing their four-game slate, via Pelicans.com. The team will start the series of exhibition games of October 3rd, when they host the Chicago Bulls inside the Smoothie King Center. It will be followed up by […]

It’s been no secret that the Houston Rockets are a potential landing spot for Carmelo Anthony, who continues to be surrounded with a lot of uncertainty about his future. Although it has been reported multiple times that he is willing to waive the no-trade clause in his contract to join the team, he still remains […]

He may have been selected ninth overall in this year’s draft, but it’s not a guarantee that Dennis Smith Jr. will be the undisputed starter for the Dallas Mavericks. With the team having an influx of point guards in their lineup, the former NC State standout will need to prove his worth with the team […]

Like what most teams did this summer, the Atlanta Hawks also made some changes to their lineup. However, instead of adding key pieces to improve it, they decided to rebuild by trading Dwight Howard and not extending an offer to Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. They are now left with Dennis Schroder and Kent […]

Following the trade that sent Marcus Morris to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Avery Bradley was the end of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s tenure with the Detroit Pistons. While the team saved around $90 million in free agency, Detroit is rolling the dice on the 26-year-old Texas product who can very well opt to leave the […]

Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Dream Team’s gold medal run in the Barcelona Olympics. That said, a lot of players and other members of the basketball community reflected on their greatness, and gave their thoughts about the widely-considered greatest team ever assembled. Draymond Green also chimed in on the conversation and reflected […]

NBA teams’ new jerseys for next season have continued to be released since last week, with some including the logos of their corporate sponsors. The Minnesota Timberwolves are now the latest ones to have their new uniforms revealed – although not according to plan — no thanks to a Karl-Anthony Towns NBA 2K18 screengrab courtesy […]

As this year’s free agent pool continues to dry up quickly, players left available are scrambling for deals with teams to secure their future. The same can be said for veteran guard C.J. Wilcox, who despite having already played in the league for three seasons, has decided to settle for a two-way deal with the […]

Former porn star Mia Khalifa has never been shy to show her support for hometown sports teams, from the Washington Redskins to the Washington Wizards. With news that came out about John Wall being unhappy with his rating in NBA 2K18, Mia Khalifa wanted to do her part in trying to convince the game’s developers […]

The addition of Paul Millsap to their fold this summer has made the Denver Nuggets a much-improved team, and will have one of the best frontcourts in the NBA today. Partnering the four-time All-Star with promising center Nikola Jokic has made a lot of fans believe that they can make serious noise in the Western […]

The Jordan Brand has signed some of best players in the NBA today and has continued to be one of the leaders among shoe and apparel manufacturers. Part of their marketing strategy is to come up with short, yet very entertaining commercials over the past couple of years, featuring some of their well-known endorsers. The […]

NBA fans in Mexico will have the chance to watch some games live again, as it has been reported there will be two matches to be played in the country’s capital this December. According to a tweet made by Paulina Benavente of Press Port Mexico, the Brooklyn Nets will go up against the Oklahoma City […]

Two weeks after it was reported that the New York Knicks are finalizing a deal to bring in Ramon Sessions to their fold, they have now officially signed him. Terms of the deal were not disclosed per team policy. OFFICIAL: Ramon Sessions signs with the #Knicks. More info ⬇️ [🗒 https://t.co/WI7QuNwvLC] pic.twitter.com/cAAHupWc5G — NEW YORK […]

The Los Angeles Clippers announced their preseason schedule on Tuesday, which is set to begin on Oct 1. The five-game slate will include two matches versus the Toronto Raptors in Honolulu, as part of the team’s Hawaii Classic. It will be held at the Stan Sheriff Center with the second game on Oct. 3. The team […]

With all the moves the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer to form a vastly-improved lineup, it has given their fans a lot to feel positive about the 2017-18 NBA season. There have already been a lot of chatter about the team possibly making it to the playoffs, given the key additions they’ve added to […]

Brian Scalabrine and Michael Rapaport may be best-known for how they resemble each other, but they are also good friends and basketball players as well. The current Boston Celtics analyst was a 12-year NBA veteran, and emerged as a fan-favorite wherever he played due to how he still gives his all even in limited minutes. […]

Since reports came out of Kyrie Irving was demanding a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, a lot of speculations already emerged on what his real reason is for it, and which team he’ll play for next. Many quickly thought of it as him having issues playing alongside LeBron James, which made some players and other […]

Even before this summer’s free agency started, the Boston Celtics already had their eyes set on Gordon Hayward. More than a month after they successfully signed him, the morale in Beantown remains at a high level with their hopes of finally breaking out of the East looking brighter than ever. To no surprise, Isaiah Thomas […]

JaVale McGee proved all his doubters wrong last season with his best year as a pro, helping the Golden State Warriors win their second championship in three years. However, he was not able to secure a more lucrative offer this summer, and had to settle for the veteran’s minimum once again, with another one-year deal […]

Now that he is about to wind up his final season as a pro in the Chinese Basketball Association, Stephon Marbury has turned his focus on his signature shoe line, which he plans to reintroduce to the U.S. market starting this month. The former two-time NBA All-Star reportedly signed a deal with an off-price chain […]

Well-known NBA player impersonator Brandon Armstrong, or BdotAdot5, has made a number of videos in the past depicting his hilarious, yet still accurate, impersonations of some of the most popular players in the league. He recently released his latest one on Monday, where he imitated Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball. However, instead of just […]

Over the past two seasons, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers have been the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. That said, their front offices have been working hard in bringing in more talent to their roster in order to gain an advantage against their rivals. When asked if the moves they did this summer […]

Armed with a new and lucrative contract, Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry has vowed to make as much, not just on the court, but also outside of it in the coming years. The former back-to-back MVP made it known that he wants to leave a legacy where he will be remembered not only […]

The New York Knicks have already decided on the future of their young backup guard, as they recently re-signed Ron Baker to bring him back this coming season. Terms of the new deal were not disclosed per team policy. OFFICIAL: @RonBaker31 ✒️ #Knicks [📝 https://t.co/mDh3U3DpU5] pic.twitter.com/3eczNsV6FY — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) August 7, 2017 After […]

With the 2017 NFL season starting soon, teams have been very busy in their training camps as they continue their build up for opening day. It also gives NBA players a chance to watch them practice live, especially now in their summer breaks. Isaiah Thomas was recently spotted as a spectator with his kids during […]

NBA rookies often find it a challenging transition to move into the professional ranks right after their playing days in college and struggle to get used to the demands of a long and tiring season. Fortunately for them, they usually have veteran teammates, who teach them a thing or two and help them throughout the […]

Dirk Nowitzki may not be the same player that he was during his earlier days in the NBA, but that does not mean he also lost some of his sense of humor outside the court. The former MVP recently proved that he is one of the more hilarious personalities on social media. The 39-year-old German […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks hired Jon Horst to be their new general manager, a lot of questions emerged as to how their decision-making will be, and the extent of Jason Kidd’s influence being the experienced and savvy NBA mind that he is. With the new season starting in a few months, the 34-year-old executive, made […]

Following his long European vacation and a business trip to China, Bulls guard Dwyane Wade is back in Chicago, where he held his annual basketball camp. The event was a success as there were a lot of participants who looked forward to learning from one of the best shooting guards in NBA history. His former […]

Newly-acquired L.A. Clippers center Willie Reed became part of a lot of headlines on early Sunday morning when news surfaced about his arrest, stemming from domestic violence charges. Although it was reported that the arrest was made in Miami-Dade County, and that he was inside jail until 7:30 a.m., not a lot of information outside […]

Despite still being in the summer, fans got a glimpse of some of their favorite NBA players in competitive play during the Drew League Playoffs on Sunday. The home team, Most Hated Players, led by Nick Young, Julius Randle, and JaVale McGee, faced off against LA United which boasted James Harden, Bobby Brown, Montrzl Harrell, […]

During his playing days, Shaquille O’Neal made a living near the basket, whether it was on offense or on the defensive end. His ability to power his way to the goal for an easy two points and dominate the glass for rebounds and blocks made him one of the best centers to ever to play […]

Despite drawing interest from Paul George to play in their playoffs, the Drew League did not allow the newly-acquired Oklahoma City Thunder forward to appear in it. The announcement was made via the league’s Twitter account, and reported by Nate Jones of Goodwin Sports, citing that their rules clearly state that a player should see […]

Ricky Rubio being traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves did not come as a surprise to many, as he was consistently part of a lot of chatter leading to his eventual move. However, what came as a shock was being dealt to the Utah Jazz, as his new team did not emerge as a potential landing […]