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Dallas Mavericks big men Kristaps Porzingis and Boban Marjanovic are having some quality time in the Orlando bubble. Via his Instagram story, Porzingis shared a photo of himself trying out Marjanovic’s computer set up. Does Porzingis look comfy or not? Note that the Latvian stands 7-foot-3 and it looks like he has some ample leg […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is not yet in the Orlando bubble but the team is ironing things out to finally get him. Amid rumors about Kidd-Gilchrist’s status, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle finally gave an update. “We’re working to get him here logistically,” Carlisle said, per Doyle Rader of SB Nation. “and we hope […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is ecstatic about their newest addition, veteran guard Jamal Crawford. And he let everyone know. On Instagram, Durant commented on a photo of Crawford putting in some work while donning a fresh Brooklyn Nets practice jersey. Durant expressed his admiration for the 40-year-old by calling him “The god.” Kevin Durant […]

Just two weeks before the restart of the 2019-20 season, the Houston Rockets are gearing up for the return of their stars: James Harden and Russell Westbrook. At this time, Westbrook is not with the team yet after testing positive for the coronavirus on Monday. However, this doesn’t mean that he’ll be written off completely […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich slammed the state of Texas and how it’s handling the coronavirus pandemic. Per Tom Petrini of KENS 5, Popovich put on his usual acidic tone on his criticism of Texas’ governor. “We’ve been all over the map in Texas, nobody knows what the hell is going on. We […]

The young Sacramento Kings squad started the 2019-20 season on a rough patch. De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III were sidelined due to various injuries. As such, head coach Luke Walton had to make some playbook adjustments. In retrospect, the Kings’ early-season struggles may have been a blessing in disguise. Walton revealed that the Kings’ […]

Before pushing through with their plans to restart the 2019-20 season in a bubble location, the NBA had several meetings with the NBAPA and the teams as well. The Los Angeles Clippers, too, had several meetings to discuss if heading to the Orlando bubble is the right choice. According to Clippers guard Terance Mann, the […]

In light of the Black Lives Matter movement that has sparked talks and demonstrations against racism, Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams screened a documentary to his players to educate them about racial assumptions. Per Brendon Kleen of SB Nation, Williams screened “The Uncomfortable Truth,” a documentary made by a white filmmaker who discovers the […]

Photos reveal that almost all Los Angeles Lakers players are already in the Orlando bubble except for one: veteran forward Markieff Morris. And this has raised questions on his whereabouts or whether or not he’ll join the squad in the NBA season restart. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has neither confirmed nor denied if the […]

Even while in quarantine in his hotel suite, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was putting in some work. Apparently, Butler was being too loud that he received a disturbance complaint. As reported by Chris Haynes, a “loud thumping” was going on in one of the rooms at the hotel the Heat were staying in. The […]

Despite having one of the most lethal scorers in the league, the Phoenix Suns have remained bottom-feeders over the past few years. Devin Booker is aware of the criticisms hurled at them, but this doesn’t bother him one bit. Booker knows the Suns are an up-and-coming team, which means that they are still a bit […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade paid tribute to Naya Rivera and her four-year-old son after the ‘Glee’ actress’ body was found after a five-day search. Dwyane Wade posted an Instagram story dedicated to Rivera and her son. Reports reveal that on Monday morning, a body was found floating in Lake Piru. Authorities said they are […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Del Harris admits that the late great Kobe Bryant wasn’t the ideal teammate early in his career, noting that the five-time champion didn’t have the patience for some of his teammates. Harris coached Bryant in the latter’s first three years in the NBA. According to him, Bryant’s main focus […]

In his first two years in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant came off the bench and played limited minutes. He later revealed that this irritated the hell out of him since he wanted to go out there and play. However, according to Del Harris — the Lakers’ coach during that time — […]

According to Hassan Whiteside, the return of Portland Trail Blazers big men Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins will help boost his play on both ends of the floor. Nurkic and Collins missed several regular season games due to various injuries. The nearly four-month hiatus seems to have been a blessing in disguise though, as both […]

An NFL defensive assistant coach slammed Indianapolis Colts lineman Quenton Nelson after his poor showing against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward. Instead of doubling down on the criticism, Heyward defended Nelson. The Steelers defensive tackle responded to an article about the Top 10 offensive linemen in the NFL. The article slammed Nelson for being […]

Cleveland Browns star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. jokingly told Minnesota Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson to stay out of his “playbook” after the latter made an epic one-handed catch. Peep Jefferson’s amazing one-handed snag below together with Beckham’s reaction. From the looks of it, Beckham was surprised to see the Vikings newcomer to replicate his signature […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo is expected to be out for six to eight weeks after suffering a thumb injury. According to Rachel Nichols of ESPN, Rondo has a fracture in his right thumb. He is set to undergo surgery this week, but his recovery time is set one and half to two […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been a feasted upon by critics over the last few years for his antics on and off the court. In a recent missive, Irving told his haters to look at his resume and on-court “art.” Irving spoke with his sister Asia in an Instagram live chat to discuss the […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was sidelined for 15 games due to ankle problems. This slightly hampered his development but according to head coach Erik Spoelstra, the rookie is good to go and is fully healthy. Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Spoelstra shared that Herro has performed well in their first practices in […]

It’s safe to assume that the center of Luka Doncic’s life is basketball. After all, he’s been a pro baller since he was 13-years-old. However, the Dallas Mavericks star is not just a great baller. He’s also an avid fisherman with pretty lofty ambitions. Per Doyle Rader of SB Nation, Doncic shared that fishing is […]

Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol missed a number of games at the beginning of the 2019-20 season due to a hamstring injury. Fortunately, the Spaniard has fully healed from it and is ready to help the Raps defend their title in the Orlando bubble. There was ample concern for Gasol after playing a total […]

For NBA icon Charles Barkley, the NBA is “missing the point” by concentrating on statement jerseys instead of reforming policies. Barkley appeared on CNBC’s Power Lunch to share his thoughts on what the NBA has been doing to address the problems of racial equality and justice that have been hounding the country. The league will […]

Amid all the criticism that the NBA has received for the food and accommodations in the Orlando bubble from most of its players, Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic instead isn’t bothered by it and even offered some high praise. Per Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, Marjanovic has not encountered any concerns or […]

To protect its players from the coronavirus, the NFL has come up with several guidelines that limit player interactions. Oakland Raiders wideout Henry Ruggs was among those who blasted the rule. Via Twitter, Ruggs expressed his disbelief about the new rule which limits postgame interactions and forbids jersey swaps for the Raiders and all other […]

In support of the Black Lives Movement that has sparked protests across the US, all Dallas Mavericks players will have the word “Equality”  on their jerseys. The Mavs, who have several non-American players, will have “Equality” etched in their jersey in their native language. All @dallasmavs players will have the word "Equality" on the back […]

Amid concerns about his age vis-à-vis well-being, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is heading to the Orlando bubble location to helm James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and crew. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, D’Antoni was on the team flight bound to the Orlando campus. Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni, 69, is on the team flight en […]

The Toronto Raptors arrived in the bubble location in Disney World on Thursday with their minds are set at defending their title. But this doesn’t mean that they have forgotten about the more important things outside the sport. The Raptors arrived in Disney World with the phrase “Black Lives Matter” written on their two team […]

Amid all the criticism Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has received from Los Angeles Lakers fans early in the season, head coach Frank Vogel believes that the guard has risen as one of the key pillars of the team — both on offense and defense. Vogel recalled the time when guard Avery Bradley was out due to injury. […]

Inside the NBA is back and no one’s more excited than the big fella himself, Shaquille O’Neal. So much so that he got up too early and just decided to do the show in his boxers. Peep the clip below where Shaq revealed his boxers to Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley. Shaq did […]

Newly-minted Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth shared some behind-the-scenes details on scouting in the international scene. From his point of view, drafting a player like Nikola Jokic is possible. Booth, a former 10-year NBA vet, shared his priorities when it comes to scouting. He noted that international scouting has its advantages over looking at […]

A rift reportedly occurred between Utah Jazz players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell after the suspension of the 2019-20 season in March. This was in large part due to Gobert’s reckless behavior during a press conference where he blatantly touched everything in sight, not aware that he might have been carrying the coronavirus already. Months […]

Before heading to the Orlando bubble location for the 2019-20 season restart, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro dropped the bomb on some of his haters with an Instagram post. Herro had a firm message to his critics before the Heat headed to Orlando. He implied that during the three-month hiatus, he put in the work […]

For NBA player-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins, Chicago Bulls young guard Coby White has infinite potential but their coach Jim Boylen held him back. Perkins responded to a tweet that asked who among Coby White, Tyler Herro, RJ Barrett or Rui Hachimura will be the best among the lot. Perkins chose White, noting that Boylen was a […]

After contracting the coronavirus in March, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart reminisced on his experience and formulated some helpful advice for everyone, especially the younger players. Smart spoke to several reporters via video call on Tuesday, during which he advised younger players to take the coronavirus “seriously.” He pointed out that the asymptomatic cases are […]

During his stint with the Toronto Raptors, Vince Carter was teammates with Dell Curry—the father of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Carter shared that he always saw the young Curry either on the sidelines or practicing his shot. Back then, Carter already had a hunch that this 11-year-old was destined for greatness. Carter spoke […]

It’s crystal clear that Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are the Dallas Mavericks’ first and second options respectively. Analysts have been weighing in on who the third or fourth option is. But if Tim Hardaway Jr. is concerned, he doesn’t care that much. He just wants to win. Hardaway shared his thoughts on the matter […]

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been cleared from coronavirus and will re-join his team in the Orlando bubble for the 2019-20 season restart, per Five Reasons Sports Network. To recall, Jones Jr. tested positive for COVID-19 late last June. Aside from Jones, two more players from the team tested positive for the dreaded […]

NBA analyst Kenny Smith has uttered yet another controversial statement that will definitely raise the eyebrows of die-hard basketball fans. Smith placed Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in the 10th spot on his All-Time Top 10 while the late Kobe Bryant is not even in it. Smith spoke with Complex Sports in their Load […]