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A three-team deal has sent Landry Shamet to the Brooklyn Nets to team up with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. The guard flocked to Twitter to express his excitement. Shamet will be donning the Nets jersey in the upcoming 2020-21 NBA season. The 23-year-old guard seems pumped in this new chapter of his career. Hello […]

After being selected as the 15th overall pick by the Orlando Magic, Cole Anthony couldn’t help but get emotional during his post-draft interview. Mo Bamba was one of the many who witnessed this, and he did not waste time trolling his new teammate. Via Twitter, Bamba had a funny yet heartfelt message to Cole. @The_ColeAnthony […]

Before becoming a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was once a poverty-stricken lad who couldn’t even afford to eat. Antetokounmpo recalled his heartbreaking childhood in his appearance in The Woj Pod with Adrian Wojnarowski. He was already harboring NBA dreams then. This entailed a strict training regimen supplemented by […]

The Golden State Warriors have the second pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. However, a recent report revealed that the Dubs are willing to move back from the second pick to acquire an international dark horse prospect. According to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Warriors are eyeing Israeli prospect Deni Avdija, a […]

Rumors are swirling that James Harden wants to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets to form a big three with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Though the names look good together on paper, some have doubts about whether the team will actually be good. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shared his initial thoughts […]

Before actually being drafted, some prospects already have a good idea which team will pick them. Since months before the draft, some of these players are invited by NBA teams for workouts and interviews. For Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, he thought that he’d get picked by the Boston Celtics. In a recent Instagram Live […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired Jrue Holiday in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, and a couple of first-round picks. Several fans and analysts have chimed in on the transaction, but for an unnamed NBA executive, all that matters is that Giannis Antetokounmpo was involved with the decision and agreed to it. Per Tim MacMahon […]

Amid the James Harden chaos, the Houston Rockets will be sending Robert Covington to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Trevor Ariza and a couple of draft picks. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Ariza, a 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 protected first-round pick will be shipped to Houston in exchange for Covington. The Rockets […]

After James Harden reportedly turned down a whopping $103 million extension from the Houston Rockets, a slew of NBA players took to Twitter to express their disbelief. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that the Rockets offered Harden the maximum allowable extension of some $50 million per year in the next two seasons. Portland Trail […]

Rumors are swirling around that James Harden wants out of the Houston Rockets to form a superteam with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets. The ideal scenario would be for the Nets to arrange a trade package that includes a bunch of role players plus some assets in exchange for The Beard. […]

Wideout Julian Edelman underwent surgery in late October which dampened the hopes New England Patriots fans of a healthy offensive line. But recent news reveals that Edelman’s recovery is doing well, providing some much-needed optimism for the Patriots. Mike Reiss of ESPN noted in his column that Edelman is making a steady recovery from his […]

With no one to pass it to, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson decided to take matters into his own hands. He ran the ball and juked the hell out of several New England Patriots defenders en route to a first down. Peep the play below to witness Jackson’s patience and presence of mind. Jackson took […]

Veteran guard Rajon Rondo will decline his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers to enter the free agency market. Several teams are expected to attempt to lure in the two-time champion, including the Los Angeles Clippers and the Atlanta Hawks. Per Brad Turner, Rondo will decline his $2.6M option to test the waters in […]

It’s highly-expected that the Golden State Warriors will be ferocious in fortifying their core with hopes of returning back to title contention. Among the star players they could potentially lure in is Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. But according to the team’s general manager, the star guard not going anywhere. In fact, they intend to […]

Ahead of Sunday’s duel between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, star quarterback Cam Newton showered praise on Lamar Jackson, putting him in the same category as Michael Vick. Newton and Jackson will face off on Sunday in a duel between two players who were at one time or another gravity-bending QB threats. Newton, […]

With the core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green expected to be back healthy in the coming season, many believe that the Golden State Warriors are heading back to title contention. But general manager Bob Meyers isn’t resting on his laurels. For him, the team needs one more key addition to boost the […]

For most NBA players, winning a title is their toughest achievement. Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet acknowledges the difficult journey he had to go through to win his first title. But if he’s concerned, winning the Larry O’Brien trophy is not the most difficult milestone he attained. VanVleet appeared on the JJ Redick podcast where […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was already a big star way before he started piling up titles. In 1998, Bryant, who was just in his second year in the NBA, visited the Philippines and showed off his skills in several packed venues in the capital of Manila. Brooklyn Nets guard Jamal Crawford retweeted an […]

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose isn’t exactly known for his defense. But he denied his baby son at the rim as he was trying to slam one down. Peep the clip below to see Rose’s emphatic block. His son tried his best to sneak one over his father. But D-Rose reminded him why he’s the […]

For NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, Bill Walton—who won two league titles, one Finals MVP, and one regular-season MVP—is not a Hall of Famer. O’Neal shared his bold opinion in the recent episode of “The Big Shaq Podcast with Shaq.” He started off with Isiah Thomas’ definition of what a legitimate Hall of Famer is. Then, […]

San Antonio Spurs legends Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan are back together as teammates, not in the basketball court but on the paved roads of Texas. Via his Instagram, Ginobili posted a photo of himself biking with his good old buddy Tim Duncan. Spurs fans were thrilled to see the icons back together. Several were […]

In his bid to make a return to the NBA, Jeremy Lin was spotted working out with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Jordan Jimenez posted several photos of Lin playing some pickup ball with Curry and other Warriors players such as Eric Paschall, Kevon Looney, Marquese Chriss, and Alen Smailagic.     View this […]

The salary cap and luxury tax for the 2020-21 NBA season will remain at $109.1 million and $132.7 million, respectively. This development confirms forecasts that it will either stay put or decline due to the losses brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Per Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the salary cap will remain untouched from last […]

The Golden State Warriors have the second pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. But according to a recent report, they are prioritizing their first-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft from the Minnesota Timberwolves—an asset they got from the Andrew Wiggins-D’Angelo Russell trade. According to a report by Brian Witt of NBC Sports, the […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge shared the secret to playing over 10 years in the league. At the same time, he gave lazy players a bit of a ribbing. On Twitter, Aldridge pointed out the difference between players who was just two years in the league and those who has spent over a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley took to Twitter his hopes to acquire the new Xbox Series X. The veteran’s celebrity status quickly worked to his favor as a fan hooked him up with the new console. Dudley seems to be aware of how crazy the demand is for the Xbox Series X, so he […]

NBA icon Magic Johnson once again called Patrick Mahomes as “Magic Man,” with the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback showing why he deserves to be the NFL MVP. Johnson made the bold statement via Twitter. Without a doubt Patrick "Magic Man" Mahomes is, without a doubt, M V P of the NFL! @PatrickMahomes — Earvin Magic […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a horrendous 38-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, marking the worst loss of Tom Brady’s illustrious career. Per Darren Rovell of The Action Network, the Buccaneers’ 35-point loss is Brady’s new low, eclipsing the New England Patriots’ 0-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills in September 2003. This […]

San Francisco 49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman hasn’t played since Week 1 due to a calf injury. But this hasn’t prevented general manager John Lynch from being optimistic about Sherman’s return to the field this NFL season. Lynch was a guest on NBC Sports Bay Area’s 49ers Game Plan and he gave the latest update […]

The producers of “The Last Dance” — which chronicled Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ quest for their sixth title — are reportedly working on a documentary featuring WWE icon Stone Cold Steve Austin The news was revealed by former WWE announcer Lillian Garcia on The Chris Van Vliet Show, where she admitted that she’ll […]

The Houston Rockets formally introduced Stephen Silas as their new coach in a press conference on Thursday. New Rockets general manager Rafael Stone heaped praises on Silas, especially his preparedness and professionalism. Per Ben DuBose of USA Today, Stone shared his impressions of Silas during his application interview and what led the team to eventually […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is looking to improve his ball-handling skills for the 2020-21 NBA season. Trainer Chris Johnson posted a short clip of Wiggins putting in the work, particularly on his ball-handling. Check the video here. In February, Wiggins and two draft picks were traded to the Warriors in exchange for Jacob […]

NBA legend Pau Gasol acknowledges greatness when he sees one, especially when it’s a good friend. Gasol congratulated Rafael Nadal after the tennis superstar reached his historic 1,000-win milestone. Gasol was hyped on Twitter and expressed his admiration for his fellow Spaniard. Otro logro increíble, @RafaelNadal!!! 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ victorias en tu carrera!!! Felicidades 👏👏 Another incredible […]

George Karl, who coached the Milwaukee Bucks from the late 90s to the early 2000s, credited the social justice efforts of the current players for the voting results in Wisconsin. Election forecasts reveal that Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden is expected to win in the state of Wisconson, and Karl acknowledged the Bucks’ protests in […]

For Washington Wizards star guard John Wall, his colleagues in the NBA are too chummy these days. While he isn’t exactly against this type of fraternizing, Wall has no plans of joining the social bandwagon. Wall appeared on the No Chill with Gilbert Arenas show where he sounded off on the so-called softness of the […]

Amid a general consensus among observers that the Green Bay Packers should trade for a wide receiver, the Tuesday trade deadline passed without the team making any moves. Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers shared their thoughts on the matter, seeming to indicate that they trust the decision of their front office. Adams, who has been […]

Soccer legend Diego Maradona will undergo emergency surgery to treat the blood clot on his brain. According to a report by TMZ, the 60-year-old Maradona was hospitalized in his hometown of Buenos Aires in Argentina on Monday after complaining of dehydration and depression. A series of tests revealed subdural hematoma which is usually caused by […]

LaMelo Ball is definitely one of the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. With his size and skills, any team would welcome the flamboyant guard. Recently, he sat down with NBA Draft analyst Mike Schmitz to break down some of his plays from the National Basketball League in Australia, which showcased his passing acumen. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James joined a group of celebrities to shoulder around $27 million in fines and fees to allow felons in Florida to vote. According to Lawrence Mower and Langston Taylor of the Tampa Bay Times, nearly 13,000 felons could now be eligible to vote due to the Florida Rights Restoration […]