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For Milwaukee Bucks swingman Pat Connaughton, NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo works out as if he’s a second-round role player — someone who needs to put in tons of work not just to stay in the team but to prove that he belongs with the big boys. Connaughton appeared in The JJ Reddick Podcast where he […]

Pat Connaughton of the Milwaukee Bucks pointed out one major similarity between his teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. The All-Star guard appreciated the comparison and gave Connaughton one big shout out. Via Twitter, Lillard thanked Connaughton, calling him by his nickname. For those unaware, Connaughton was a member of both […]

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel suffered a broken foot, a setback for the player who is one of the team’s most potent offensive tools. In an Instagram post, Samuel sent out a heartfelt and courageous message. For the 24-year-old, the setback is just a part of life. And he’s determined to get back soon. […]

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been a free agent since 2017. Analysts say that the NFL exiled him when he started kneeling during the national anthem as a protest against racial injustice. From the looks of it, the Black Lives Matter movement has placed Kaepernick under the spotlight once again, which might lead to a brand […]

The relationship between the New York Jets and safety Jamal Adams is turning “ugly” with the latter wanting to bolt out of the team via trade. Per Rich Cimini of ESPN, both parties seem to be on the opposite ends of the spectrum. Adams wants to be traded while the Jets have no intention of […]

Contract negotiations are still at a standstill between the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott. But according to an NFL insider, the Cowboys are determined to work things out with the star QB. Jay Glazer of The Athletic believes that it’s not part of the Cowboys’ plan to let go of Prescott. He believes that […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expressed his full support of the NBA’s plan to restart the 2019-20 season in a bubble location in Orlando. For Cuban, the priority is the health and well-being of NBA personnel. The Mavs are trying to do everything in their power to achieve this. Mark Cuban joined Outside the Lines […]

Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis have been in their respective homelands during the three-month hiatus brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. But according to Mavs owner Mark Cuban, the two stars are expected to arrive back in Dallas “in the next few days.” Cuban shared the news to Marc Stein of the […]

The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers has sparked tons of protests and demonstrations worldwide. The Black Lives Matter movement has been going strong for almost a month now. And for New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry, he hopes that this activism isn’t just a momentary trend. Per Marc […]

In preparation for the 2020-21 NFL Season, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott delivered a strong message to his players about possibly taking a knee during the national anthem. Per Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News, McDermott recounted how the team has responded when players decide to air out their sentiments by way of protests. For […]

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins is looking to add another dimension to his play. Next season, the big man is looking to throw lobs as a point-forward. The Hawks are not one of the 22 teams set to return to NBA action in Orlando. But that doesn’t mean that Collins won’t be working on […]

To ensure that its players and staff are entertained in the bubble location in Orlando, the NBA will set up gaming hubs, pool and ping pong tables, film theaters, and the like. In connection with this, sources reveal that the NBA, Disney, and EA Sports are in talks to deliver early copies of Madden 21 […]

The NBA will create an anonymous hotline that players and staff may contact to report protocol violations in the bubble location in Orlando. Upon hearing the news, basketball fans plagued Twitter with memes featuring Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who has built a reputation as a stringent, if not sneaky, enforcer of rules. […]

From the point of view of Nate Robinson, Chicago Bulls swingman Zach LaVine is pretty much like NBA icon Vince Carter on how they utilize their athletic abilities to their advantage. Speaking with Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson, Nate was asked who LaVine reminds him of. Right off the bat, the Robinson said Vince Carter. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard has been in Georgia for the last three months, the place where two unarmed black men were killed. Recently, Howard attended the charges read of an Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks. While he didn’t utter a word, his mere presence and the shirt he wore sent […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was drafted into the NBA at just 17 years old and retired at 37, and his hair went through a number of different styles throughout this 20-year span. So not only did basketball fans all over the world witness the evolution of his game, but also the evolution of […]

Executive director of the National Basketball Players Association Michele Roberts admitted that she wasn’t confident that the 2019-20 season could return amid the coronavirus pandemic which has paralyzed cities all over the world. Now that the NBA’s tentative date has been slated, Roberts carries a different opinion. Roberts shared how scared she was by the […]

The NBA has recently released a string of strict guidelines for its players, staff, and guests in the bubble location in Orlando. For card games, players are required to follow certain health protocols. Per Zach Lowe of ESPN, players playing cards indoors should wear masks. The NBA initially wanted to impose a social distancing protocol […]

The bubble location in Disney will not just serve as the campus for the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season as the league might also use the venue for annual in-season events in the future. Per Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, Disney seems to be harnessing the current partnership as a jump-off point for future […]

The NBA has set very strict guidelines for players, staff, and guests in the bubble location in Orlando. Among the rules set is the creation of an anonymous hotline that can be used to report violators of the protocols in the venue. The creation of the hotline itself has been raising eyebrows, with Los Angeles […]

The NBA has set strict guidelines for all players, staff, and guests while residing in the campus in Orlando — the bubble location for the resumption of the 2019-20 season. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, players, team staff, and guests will be required to “certify in writing” that they will follow all rules and […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley is known for his strong opinions on basketball and pretty much everything else. In his latest missive, Barkley picked two sleeper teams that could win the 2020 NBA title. Speaking with Mike Greenberg and Jay Williams, Barkley believes that the Philadelphia 76ers or the Portland Trail Blazers may have a chance […]

Given the pandemic and economic issues hounding the US and the world right now, NBA champion coach Steve Kerr is not surprised that the MLB and the MLB Players Association remain at a standstill in their negotiations. On 95.7 The Game, Kerr shared his thoughts on the on-going salary talks between the baseball league and […]

Several players are against the re-opening of the 2019-20 season, noting that basketball might serve as a distraction from the current social justice issues hounding the US. But for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the league actually has a “unique opportunity” to address these issues — a chance that nobody else in the world has. Over […]

For former NBA guard Jameer Nelson, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns is a top 15 talent in the league. The former Orlando Magic guard spoke with Ben Stinar in the Court Vision Podcast where they discussed all things basketball. One of the topics they touched upon was Booker, whom Nelson knows is one of […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is among the many NFL players who have used their celebrity status to boost the Black Lives Matter movement. Despite this, there are still those who do not agree with his activism, telling him to “stick to sports.” For Mahomes, he is simply doing what he feels is right. […]

Several petitions to have the white supremacist group Ku Klux Klan abolished have been spreading online. Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso got word of this and was puzzled why a petition is needed in the first place. Via Twitter, Alex Caruso shared the news item and his concurrent confusion and frustration. WHY DOES THERE […]

US President Donald Trump will hold his first rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum heard of the news and expressed his disgust. Via Twitter, McCollum tagged Trump’s location and date choice as a “sick move by a sick man.” In 1921, African-Americans were massacred in Tulsa, in what has been described […]

George Karl coached big man DeMarcus Cousins in Sacramento for two seasons. In that span, Karl had some key realizations about the center position, particularly how it affects a team’s chances of winning. Through his experience with Cousins, Karl noticed that when the center is the best player on the squad, it’s pretty difficult for […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the 22 teams set to return to NBA action in July. While the Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic had enough time to nurse his thumb injury, his trainer revealed that the Mavs guard is not in the “best shape” yet. Jure Drasklar shared some bits about Doncic’s game shape right […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma joined Carmelo Anthony in an online interview where they talked about everything basketball plus bits about their life off the court. Anthony had some interesting questions for Kuzma, including the first and last time that the Lakers young gun was starstruck. Kuzma dropped some interesting anecdotes, one of which […]

Former Dallas Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant sent out several sharp tweets addressed to team owner Jerry Jones and his son, team vice president Stephen Jones amid the Black Lives Matter protests. Thousands of protesters gathered in Austin, Texas on Sunday — one of the many BLM demonstrations across the US. While it is unclear if […]

Chris Paul is not just one of the best guards in the NBA, but he’s also doing some good work as the president of the NBPA amid the long hiatus brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the countrywide protests going on. Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti has taken notice and […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay sent out an open invitation to all young athletes to train with him in Detroit. The veteran corner was dead serious about this invitation and so were the young guns who showed up. Via Twitter, Slay told those interested to train with him to just slip into his DMs. We […]

Both players and fans are ecstatic about the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season. While Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles shares similar sentiments, he’s in a bind as to how to take care of his children and pregnant wife. The NBA will hold closed-door games with a limited crew in Disney World in Orlando. As […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has shaved off his coronavirus beard. But before parting ways with his gruff look, Kerr slipped in some hilarious quips about it. Per Tom Tolbert of KNBR via Drew Shiller, Kerr called his beard “magnificent” and had grand plans of showing it off. “It’s magnificent if I may […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the 22 teams set to return to NBA action. This is definitely music to the ears of basketball fans. But it has impacted betting odds, too, especially since there’s speculation that star forward Kevin Durant might suit back up. Per Doug Kezirian of ESPN, Caesars Sportsbook on Wednesday lowered […]

Washington Wizards star John Wall was being interviewed when he was interrupted by his 1-year-old son, resulting to a hilarious yet tender moment. As Wall was answering one of the questions during an appearance on The Kevin Sheehan Show on The Team 980 & 95.9 FM, a toddler’s cute voice was suddenly heard. John Wall’s […]

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon was one among the several NBA players who marched out in the streets to protest in his hometown of Atlanta. In an online interview with Turner Sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson, Brogdon detailed his experience. Brogdon actually went with Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown, who shares the hometown of Atlanta. Brogdon […]