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Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov surprised many last week when news came out that he is looking to sell his team. The development came out after the Houston Rockets was put up for sale by Leslie Alexander, as he was apparently interested to find new owners if it reaches the same projected selling price like […]

Throughout his career, DeMarcus Cousins has often been making headlines for the wrong reasons. However, this summer it has been the total opposite, as he’s been showing a lot of dedication to improving himself physically by trying to lose weight and be in better shape for next season. During the NBA Africa Game on Saturday, […]

During his playing days in the NBA, Dikembe Mutombo made a name for himself as a relentless defender near the basket, and became one of the league’s all-time best shot-blockers. He also made the finger wag famous whenever he blocked a shot, reminding his opponents to think twice before attempting to score in front of […]

During this offseason, there have been some coaches who previously held front office positions, who have been removed from their executive roles, to focus more on calling the plays for their teams on the sidelines. The Hawks’ Mike Budenholzer and Clippers’ Doc Rivers are examples of these, and the developments that have happened over the […]

Newly-acquired L.A. Clippers center Willie Reed has been arrested early Sunday morning stemming from charges of domestic battery. He was sent to jail in Miami-Dade County, and records stated that he was still inside until 7:30 a.m., according to a report made by David Ovalle of the Miami Herald. “Former Miami Heat backup center Willie […]

After hearing Tony Allen’s comments about the origin of the Memphis Grizzlies’ “Grit and Grind” mantra, Rudy Gay took exception to it and did not appreciate what his former teammate had to say. The newly-acquired San Antonio Spurs forward fired back at Allen when he took to his Twitter account and made it known that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are having one of the best offseasons for any team this summer. However, it’s not only their roster that’s had a lot of improvements, as their home court, the Target Center, is also scheduled to have some renovations this summer. The announcement was made recently via their official Twitter account, but what […]

With most of the lineups of NBA teams now close to being filled, early projections on how many wins each will have next season were already released recently. In the piece by Kevin Pelton of ESPN, he used their real plus-minus stats to predict the rankings per conference, based on their current players. As expected […]

With two MVP awards and a couple of championships to boot at only 29 years old, Stephen Curry isn’t letting his basketball success get in the way of his other passion—golf. He continues to improve his tee game, that Curry recently made his professional debut when he joined the Web.com tour’s Ellie Mae Classic on […]

With the Golden State Warriors being able to add a few more key pieces this summer to their already-formidable lineup, DeMarcus Cousins understands that despite playing alongside Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, and Rajon Rondo, it may not be enough to topple the reigning NBA champions. Bearing that in mind, the 6-foot-11 big man admitted that […]

When referee Danny Crawford announced his retirement, he received a plethora of congratulatory messages from current and former players, as well from NBA officials, for his stellar 31-year career. However, he received a different kind of reaction from Shaquille O’Neal, who replied to a tweet posted by Slam Magazine about the development in the veteran […]

When the Detroit Pistons announced their plans of moving to a new arena last year, their fans were excited with the prospect, as it will allow them to watch their team more often since Little Caesar’s Arena is located in downtown Detroit. However, the development faced a big challenge back in June, as they received […]

The Dallas Mavericks have added a young and promising forward to their lineup, as it has been reported recently that they have signed free agent forward Brandon Ashley. The Mavericks have signed free agent forward Brandon Ashley. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) August 3, 2017 After going undrafted in 2015, the 23-year-old Arizona product played […]

While many believe that Patrick Beverley‘s inclusion in the Chris Paul trade was to serve as the glue guy, and also to entice the L.A. Clippers even more to deal their star point guard, he has recently revealed that it was apparently not the case. The 29-year-old Arkansas product recently appeared in the latest episode […]

Next season will be the first one for the NBA’s partnership with Nike as their new official jersey providers, after signing both parties agreed last year on a deal for eight seasons. Some teams have already unveiled the designs their players will be wearing starting in October, and now the Washington Wizards have followed suit. […]

Throughout his seven-year NBA career, John Wall has showcased his incredible skill set, that has made him a four-time All-Star, and widely considered as one of the elite point guards in the league today. That said, it has rewarded him with a new contract this summer that will keep him with the Washington Wizards for […]

After starting to play basketball at a young age, Joe Ingles had a lot of success with the sport he chose, as he was selected to play in different competitive leagues growing up, and was even one of the most recruited players out of high school in Australia. Ingles’ run did not end there, as […]

Since announcing that he has chosen to bring his talents to the Golden State Warriors last year, Kevin Durant has received a lot of criticism and continues to be trolled on social media. However, he may have found the biggest supporter of his decision, who is not even a part of his current team, and […]

With all the greatness they both showed throughout their incredible careers, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant have consistently been compared, and their fans continue to debate who between them is the better player. They are widely considered two of the best to ever play the game, as they are multiple-time champions, with a plethora of […]

Being second in the NBA’s all-time blocks list is no small feat, but Dikembe Mutombo made it look easy throughout his career, as he made it his mission to make it difficult for his opponents to score with him manning the paint. And although there are not a lot of players in the league today […]

Although he already raised a lot of eyebrows when he signed a lucrative one-year, $23 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, J.J. Redick even said he left money on the table when he declined to take the offer made to him by the Houston Rockets, which would’ve reportedly paid him more. Many wondered why he […]

With all the attention the son’s of some NBA legends have been receiving of late, many have not been taking any notice of the fact that Dikembe Mutombo has a 17-year-old son that stands 7-foot-7, and is currently in his junior year in high school. The former eight-time All-Star shared, via Marc J. Spears of […]

One of the NBA’s best referees has announced his retirement after 31 years in the league. Danny Crawford, who has officiated more than 2,300 games, called his last game on June 5, when the Golden State Warriors clinched their second championship in three years. Dan Crawford, one of the most accomplished referees in NBA history, […]

The Charlotte Hornets have signed four players recently, adding more young players they can develop for their future. Free agents Marcus Paige and Mangok Mathiang agreed to two-way contracts, and are both expected to see action in the G-League, to gain more experience and continue developing their games. Isaiah Hicks and T.J. Williams also signed […]

Throughout his NBA career, Kenyon Martin has not been a player known for being timid and quiet. He has always been comfortable in speaking his mind on and off the court and has made a name for himself as someone who is proud of what he has achieved. That is still the case until now, […]

While most players are taking vacations and spending more time with their families this summer, two Los Angeles Lakers players have been putting in a lot of work in the gym to prepare themselves for the 2017-18 NBA season. A Snapchat video was recently shared by Larry Nance Jr. where Ivica Zubac and Brandon Ingram […]

John Wall may have recently signed a four-year, $170 million extension to remain with the Washington Wizards, but that doesn’t mean he is already content with what he has. Despite still being in the early days of summer, the four-time All-Star point guard is busy trying to get even better and has started documenting his […]

LaVar Ball has consistently been part of a lot headlines the past few months, and a number of players, coaches, and members of the basketball community have given their opinion about him. That said, it seemed like it was just a matter of time before one of the NBA’s “bad boys” will give his take […]

Bobby Portis recently held a Twitter Q&A, where his followers on the social media platform had the opportunity to ask him random questions. From his pre-game routine, his favorite Jordan Brand shoes, to his most exciting game, the Chicago Bulls forward was able to answer them all. However, what came as a surprise to many […]

Since the end of last season, the relationship between Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks has reportedly not been at its best. It has been talked and written about a lot of times over the past couple months, as speculations emerged about the Latvian international being unhappy playing for the team. More fuel was even […]

Danilo Gallinari was surprisingly part of a lot of headlines last week stemming from a skirmish that happened during an exhibition game between Italy and the Netherlands in preparation for EuroBasket 2017. After taking a hit on the jaw from Dutch center Jito Kok, the new L.A. Clippers forward threw a punch that landed square […]

For the past three years, Stephen Curry has taken his game to greater heights. During that stretch, the Golden State Warriors have made it to the NBA Finals every year, and he won back-to-back MVP Awards in 2015 and 2016. Curry has been an elite player and widely considered one of the best players in […]

When Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown announced that team owner Leslie Alexander has decided to put the team up for sale last month, potential buyers quickly emerged as there’s a lot of value to the franchise that appeals well to businessmen. Now, another possible stake purchaser has emerged, and could bring more popularity to the […]

The top basketball video game, the NBA 2K series, has continued unveiling the ratings for players for the upcoming NBA 2K18, which is scheduled to be released on September 15. After revealing the numbers for some of the league’s stars like Damian Lillard, Isaiah Thomas, and Paul George, 2K Sports tweeted the first look and […]

During his prime, Dwyane Wade was widely considered as one of the best players in the NBA. His combination of speed and athleticism has made him complete a lot of highlight reel-worthy plays in his early days in the league, including a vicious poster slam he made against Anderson Varejao, when he was still playing […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has been one of the best shooters in the NBA today, especially from beyond the arc, where he has made 41.9 percent of his attempts. However on Monday, he showed off another talent that he has, and impressed the crowd, and even the commentators covering the game. The three-time […]

With the release of the NBA 2K games every summer, many are always looking forward to what ratings will be given to players. It has drawn a lot of interesting reactions from the athletes themselves, especially if it’s in disagreement. Newly-acquired Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard became the latest player to voice out his opinion […]

With all the antics and even absurd statements LaVar Ball has made the past few months, it’s easy to think that he does not have a lot of people supporting him. However, ESPN’ Jay Bilas recently admitted that he has enjoyed watching Ball, and even finds him very entertaining. But his perception changed when Ball […]

After the release of other NBA teams’ new uniforms, the Philadelphia 76ers have followed suit, as they recently revealed what their jerseys will look like next season. The team unveiled the designs via their Twitter account, that also comes with a video where this year’s first overall pick, Markelle Fultz, starred in. The jerseys include […]