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At 32-years-old, Gerald Green of the Houston Rockets still has the hops and athleticism which would allow him to compete and possibly win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. As posted by the Rockets, below is a clip of Green lifting off and showing that he still has the jumping ability: https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1031313468446699520 It’s been more than […]

We usually see NBA players battle it out with each other. But since it’s the offseason, most NBA players train with their fellows, even if they’re from different teams. A video has resurfaced featuring James Harden and Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets training with Donovan Mitchell and Royce O’Neale of the Utah Jazz. Check […]

According to several analysts who have observed Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons, the guard-forward really is right-handed. Several clips of Simmons are online, pointing to the fact that he’s a left-handed player trapped in a right-handed man’s body. Asked on whether he intends to fully commit to being right-handed, the 22-year-old answer in a pretty cryptic […]

Kobe Bryant, who spent his childhood in Italy, was already playing grown men twice or even thrice his age. Below is a photo of Bryant matching up against an Italian professional baller, as posted by Redditor r/lakers. One can immediately see the disparity in their size. Bryant was just 12 years old during this time. […]

LaVar Ball once said that he will beat Michael Jordan one-on-one. But maybe he has to fine-tune his lay-up skills first? Ball went up against a guy to showcase his basketball skills. After all, he did play some Division 1 college ball for Washington State. He averaged just 2.2 points per game but this doesn’t […]

Given that LeBron James has new teammates this upcoming season, critics expect the Los Angeles Lakers to have a slow start. Chemistry still has to be built. But according to former Cleveland Cavaliers general David Griffin, James no longer has the luxury of peaking late in the Western Conference. Speaking on The Full 48 with […]

Back in 2013, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers amnesty Kobe Bryant. He might have heard Cuban’s suggestion and responded the most classic Black Mamba manner. Bryant exploded for 38 points against Cubans’ very own team. It was clear that there’s no way Bryant would let the Lakers amnesty him. […]

DeMar DeRozan ended his stint with the Toronto Raptors with a heartbreak. But the San Antonio Spurs and its community have welcomed with open arms via a mural. Below is a photo of DeRozan’s mural in San Antonio: DeMar DeRozan mural in San Antonio. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ox3gLzEnug — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 17, 2018 DeRozan hasn’t […]

Nick Young of the Golden State Warriors is called Swaggy P for a good reason. He’s known for donning flamboyant outfits off the court. But recently, the NBA called a stop to his antics. To recall, Young showed up in a robe prior to Game 1 of their first-round match-up with the San Antonio Spurs. […]

Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic — the first and second overall picks of this year’s draft seem to be growing a liking to each other. Recently, the Dallas Mavericks guard said that the Phoenix Suns big man will win this year’s award for the best rookie. Speaking with ESPN’s Chris Forsberg, Doncic was asked who he […]

Over the past few years, we’ve seen Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard jump from team to team. It has sent signals all over the league that the big man might be a “locker room cancer.” Yet former teammate Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Hornets cleared everything up. Walker admitted that Howard was one of the […]

The L.A. Clippers have seemingly faded into the shadows after LeBron James joined the other team in Los Angeles — the Lakers. But Patrick Beverley isn’t quite convinced. He believes that they are better than the James-led purple and gold squad. As reported by Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Beverley acknowledged the Clippers organization and their […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George is set to release his new videogame-themed signature sneakers. As of this writing, the new Fortnite themed shoes called Nike PlayStation might already be available at your local Nike retailers. George himself debuted the Blue Racer colorway of the Nike PG 2.5 earlier this year at a Fortnite tournament. Check […]

Once upon a time, an 18-year-old Dirk Nowitzki dropped 52 points against a team comprised of Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen. The game happened in 1997 — back when YouTube and other modern forms file sharing and recording were nonexistent. Patrick Cassidy of UPROXX was on a mission of unearthing a video recording of the […]

LeBron James’ fans know about the Los Angeles Lakers star’s obsession with fine wines. Recently, he shared a series of photos and videos of his $4,000 wine night via Instagram. Of course, a sommelier rated James’ wines of choice. Per James Dator of SB Nation, award-winning sommelier Mike Madrigale rated the Lakers’ star wines. Read […]

In the offseason, when New York Knicks center Enes Kanter isn’t playing one-on-one with kids, he’s out dunking on WWE wrestlers. Recently, his opponent of choice is WWE Diva Dana Brooke. As posted by Brian Wied on Twitter, below is a clip of Kanter playing one-on-one with Brooke: . @DanaBrookeWWE is having fun playing basketball […]

NBA prospect Zion Williamson, who houses a bulky 6-foot-7, 285-pound frame, just dunked from the free throw line as if it was a daily chore. Can’t believe it? Check out the clips below to view it in different angles. ZION WILLIAMSON FROM THE FT LINE. @ZionW32 🚀🚀🚀🐰🐰🐰🐰😤😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/2l1pwiz2Mc — Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) August 14, […]

After LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer, critics didn’t immediately run to the conclusion that the purple and gold have turned into championship contenders. They believe that the Lakers still lack a few more pieces to the puzzle. Forward and rising star Kyle Kuzma has heard the whispers. And he isn’t […]

The police have confirmed Houston Rockets star James Harden’s presence at a fight incident at the Scottsdale nightclub over the weekend. As reported by BrieAnna J Frank of Arizona Republic, Scottsdale police spokesman officer Kevin Watts said that the investigation is still ongoing and they can’t confirm Harden’s exact role in the incident, which happened at around 2:30 […]

Apparently, basketball analyst Bill Simmons has not yet moved on from the 2017 MVP award. As posted on his Instagram account, Simmons can be seen wearing a shirt, saying that James Harden of the Houston Rockets is the 2017 MVP and not Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmeJv9BBkBk/ To recall, Westbrook — who […]

Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors has a long way to go before he hangs up his jersey for good. But his business partner Rich Kleiman has already revealed some of his plans after his career as a professional baller. According to the ‘LetsGoWarriors’ Twitter account, Kleiman hinted at The Players Technology Summit in […]

Bob Myers, president of basketball operations for the Golden State Warriors, initially thought that acquiring DeMarcus Cousins was just completely impossible due to financial concerns. Cousins, after all, is a bona fide NBA star. Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry’s contracts have a huge dent on the Warriors’ finances. Little did Myers know that Cousins was […]

In an effort to get past the dreaded Big 3 of the Boston Celtics, LeBron James formed a Big 3 of his own in Miami. In Game 5 of the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals, James finally achieved this goal. As seen in the video below, James scores the last 10 points to finally close the […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the most popular teams in the world, but apparently not everyone knows about them. A contestant on “Jeopardy!” lost out on probably the easiest $800 he could make for not knowing the Warriors logo. Lower Level at Chase Center gonna be like pic.twitter.com/qpR4nbqk8j — warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) August 13, […]

A fan offered a conspiracy theory involving Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets. According to Redditor u/Clippersfanboy, it seemed the Anthony planned his move to Houston all along. To recall, Anthony opted into his $27.9 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to the fan, Anthony opted in despite knowing that the […]

Eric Bledsoe, the 6-foot-1 combo-guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, just pulled down the ring after dunking the ball after an alley-oop to himself. Do you find that statement hard to believe? Check out the video below for further evidence: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmbpfZtnpiM/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control Much has been said about Bledsoe and the strength he possesses. This trait has made […]

Gary Payton looked back on his 2004 stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly on what went wrong with it. Speaking on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, Payton pointed out a spate of reasons on why the legendary team comprised of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in their prime, Karl Malone, and himself failed to win a […]

Shabazz Muhammad has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, signifying his return to the team. As per Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports: Free agent Shabazz Muhammad has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources tell Yahoo. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 14, 2018 The Bucks acquired him last year where […]

During an exhibition game held at UCLA, Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns teamed up. And it was one heck of a scoring exhibition. Check out the clip below to see two of the best offensive talents in the world in action: To see Durant team up […]

Miles Bridges, the 12th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, missed part of Sunday’s NBA Rookie Photo Shoot because of a delayed flight. Delayed Flights are the worst 🙄 https://t.co/LD1bonxf0n — Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges) August 12, 2018 Fans were quick to sympathize with 20-year-old forward. You good rook. pic.twitter.com/0C6hRA6GBZ — NivLam (@malvintenorio) August 12, […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade recently wrote a heartfelt letter to Quentin Richardson, his former teammate and a player he looked up to way back in high school. Via his Instagram account, Wade posted a photo of him with Richardson, together with a caption which detailed how much he looked up to the 3-point shooting marksman. Richardson […]

The past two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies have been riddled with injuries for Chandler Parsons. Now, as he enters his third season with the Grizzlies and eighth year as a pro baller, he seems to be returning to old form. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmZCHk4FP5S/?taken-by=chandlerparsons The caption reads “no restrictions,” which means that the 29-year-old is not only […]

After winning impressively at the PGA Championship Sunday, Brooks Koepka has garnered a lot of attention, putting himself on the map of the sporting world. But people are not just looking at his swing. They’re also unearthing Koepka’s old tweets aimed at Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Koepka, a Floridian, apparently didn’t like James’ […]

The 2018 NBA Draft’s first overall pick in Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton drew a picture of himself dunking on Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. The news quickly reached the Sixers star himself and he reacted in his own classic fashion. I love when KIDS dream BIG #ThisIsWhyWePlay #WhereAmazingHappens https://t.co/o2SOGMJjIs — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) […]

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have it all. They have the best young core, the best player in the world, and a group of the most talented veterans in the league. One thing they don’t have, though, is 3-point shooting. But Michael Beasley, one of the Lakers’ new recruit, is not worried one bit. […]

Several players including LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, have taped up their sleeves during practices. What’s the reason behind it? The Lakers have sent out videos of James’ first practice sessions in their gym. As observed, James has his sleeves rolled up and taped: All business 💪 #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/4pekObvN1R — Los Angeles Lakers […]

Luka Doncic and Michael Porter Jr. haven’t even played in a single NBA game yet they’re already involved in some controversy. The Dallas Mavericks rookie’s former teammate threw some shade at the Denver Nuggets forward after the latter liked a comment saying that Doncic is overrated. Dino Radoncic, Doncic’s teammate in Real Madrid, caught sight […]

Ice Cube, hip-hop legend and co-founder of BIG3, admitted that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s farewell game triggered the creation of the basketball league which features mostly ex-NBA players who can still ball. In an interview with Ben Ladner of Sports Illustrated, Ice Cube recalled Bryant’s final game. He said that the idea of starting […]

Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics had one special request to his fans. In a clip posted by Bleacher Report, Hayward asked Celtics fans to chant “Daddy’s always happy” whenever they watch home games: .@gordonhayward is brainstorming chants with his Twitch viewers 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/1MdvG2hmIz — B/R Gaming (@BRGaming) August 9, 2018 Is Hayward just fooling […]