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The Last Dance has forced former foes of the great Michael Jordan to recount their best memories of playing against him. The latest to chime in is former New Jersey Nets head coach John Calipari, who recalled a savage moment with the Chicago Bulls and NBA icon. Calipari appeared on Coffee With Cal where he […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie shared his thoughts on coronavirus, outlining some ideas on how the league can maneuver itself around the pandemic. On Twitter, Dinwiddie started a thread of his thoughts on the COVID-19 crisis and its effect on the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season. So uhhhhh it’s Mother’s Day, and the wine […]

Contract negotiations between star quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have reached a standstill as both parties are still in disagreement with certain terms of the contract, especially its length. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys want to secure the quarterback for five to seven years. However, Prescott wants “more flexibility” on his […]

One of the highlights Episode 8 of “The Last Dance” is the 1996 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Seattle SuperSonics. Gary Payton had been crowned Defensive Player of the Year and was tasked to guard Michael Jordan after being down 3-0. According to Payton, he succeeded he guarding his Airness but they […]

In the decorated NBA Draft class 2003 which featured LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, then Detroit Pistons general manager Joe Dumars selected Darko Milicic as the No. 2 pick. While things didn’t pan out as expected, former coach Larry Brown was not disappointed with how everything turned out. Brown, who guided […]

With less than 20 seconds left in Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Finals, Nick Anderson put on his best defensive stance against Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls, who was in his comeback year. In one of the most iconic plays in franchise history, Anderson poked the ball away from Jordan, preventing the […]

The sports documentary “The Last Dance” has opened the eyes of people all over the world on how intense Michael Jordan was during the heydays of the Chicago Bulls. Some admired his Airness while some, like rapper Willie D, abhorred Jordan’s attitude towards his teammates. As such, though he’s nowhere near Jordan’s financial status, Willie […]

Legendary trainer Tim Grover worked with both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. And from his observation, the two became close because Bryant saw Jordan differently than most people. In an interview on The Jim Rome Show, Grover said that Bryant saw Michael Jordan as someone he can learn things from, not as some mystical basketball […]

The NBA has allowed its teams to open their practice facilities on May 8, provided that their state has lifted its stay-at-home restrictions. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, a total of six assistant coaches can supervise workouts but no more than four at one time. Sources: NBA has informed its 30 teams that practice […]

While there’s still a possibility that the 2019-20 season will resume, Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter already has grand plans for his post-playing career. In a recent interview, the basketball legend shared his desire to be an NBA team owner and serve as a mentor for young players. Whether or not the 2019-20 season will […]

“The Last Dance” has not only entertained basketball fans all over the world, but it has forced those who have played against Michael Jordan to recount their best memories of the icon. According to former Boston Celtics head coach Rick Pitino, Antoine Walker celebrated in front of Jordan after their opening day upset. And Jordan […]

According to The Last Dance director Jason Hehir, Utah Jazz legend John Stockton initially turned down an appearance on the documentary, noting that he didn’t want to be a part of a “Michael Jordan puff piece.” On “The Dan Patrick Show,” Hehir shared that he had been trying to contact Stockton. After all, the Jazz […]

Once upon a time, Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan were best friends, almost like brothers. But after Barkley said some harsh things about Jordan as an executive of the then Charlotte Bobcats franchise, things got sour between the two legends. And even up to now, Barkley is not optimistic that things will be back to […]

Coach Mike D’Antoni is set to become a free agent after the 2019-20 season. While he could still sign an extension with the Houston Rockets, various reports reveal that D’Antoni’s future is still in the balance. As such, the Rockets are rumored to be eyeing Jeff Van Gundy as a possible replacement. There have been […]

“The Last Dance” has certainly revealed a ton about Michael Jordan and his obsession with winning. The documentary does not only feature his Airness, but also his colleagues who saw first-hand how singular Jordan’s competitive fire was. But outside the documentary, Jordan’s friends, too, have been forced to recount their memories competing with him either […]

Rumors have been sprouting that running back Marshawn Lynch may come out of retirement and play for the Seattle Seahawks. In a recent interview, Lynch revealed that his agent has been talking with the Seahawks for a possible return. Speaking with ESPN, the five-time Pro-Bowler and Seahawks legend shared some details of his potential comeback. […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young knows very well how and why Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic was able to make an immediate impact for the Mavs in just his first two years in the NBA. Speaking on All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Young called Doncic a “super smart” player. In […]

In Episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance, some light was shed on the rivalry between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas, which prevented the latter from joining the legendary basketball squad. In connection with this, basketball analyst Mike Wilbon incorrectly reported that a total of nine members of the Dream Team objected Thomas to […]

In the event that Mike D’Antoni leaves the Houston Rockets, the team is reportedly interested in hiring Tom Thibodeau as head coach. As reported by Marc Berman of the New York Post, several teams “will have strong interest” in Thibodeau as their new head coach. These include the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets, […]

The Brooklyn Nets parted ways with Kenny Atkinson in March. Rumors reveal that stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving weren’t seeing eye to eye with the former coach. As of this writing, the Nets are still scouting for a replacement. But in the latest rumor involving the Nets, both stars seem to have a liking […]

In Episode 6 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan admitted that he was upset after losing the 1993 Most Valuable Player award to Charles Barkley. Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and Barkley’s Phoenix Suns faced in the 1993 NBA Finals. Ahead of their matchup, Barkley was crowned league MVP — which Jordan took personally. “I was a […]

The road to the Chicago Bulls’ first three-peat was not a walk in the park. The more they won, the more the target on their backs got bigger. In the Eastern Conference, Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks were the top favorites to prevent Michael Jordan from getting his third ring, and in Episode […]

In the offseason, offensive tackle Trent Williams was traded to the San Francisco 49ers from the Washington Redskins. As a result, he was seen as a replacement to legend Joe Staley, whom the 49ers lost to retirement in April. For Williams, he did not simply replace Staley. Per David Lombardi of The Athletic, Williams claims […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been slammed by criticism as of late. Via Twitter, some of his teammates — past and present — responded to these attacks. Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix — who spent four and a half seasons with the Packers — told strong safety Adrian Amos to get used to the […]

The future of the 2019-20 NBA season still hangs in the balance due to the coronavirus pandemic. In turn, the 2020-21 season will be affected as well. The most recent report reveals that the NBA could delay the start of next season and might extend into July or August. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

Sports documentary “The Last Dance” — which highlights Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ journey to their sixth title — becomes  Netflix’s most in-demand documentary worldwide. As reported by Lucas Shaw of Bloomberg, “The Last Dance” has overtaken “Tiger King” and is now the most in-demand documentary on the planet. The study was made by […]

The Dallas Cowboys expected CeeDee Lamb to be picked early in the 2020 NFL Draft, so imagine their surprise when the highly touted wide receiver fell on their lap with the 17th overall pick. According to Stephen Jones, the Cowboys’ Executive Vice President, they were shocked to see him still available after 16 picks. For […]

Rob Gronkowski clarified his recent statement about receiving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ playbook even before he was traded to the team. According to Gronk, he was obviously joking. In a tweet to set the record straight, Gronk admitted he was shocked that his remark on Bud Light Seltzer’s “Drafterparty” became a news item. He also […]

In episodes three and four of the sports documentary “The Last Dance,” Dennis Rodman was the main attraction, which led to the resurrection of his iconic dive shot. The photographer of the classic picture looked back on the time he got the picture and its aftermath. NBA photographer Sam Forencich recalled that great assignment in […]

Horace Grant, Bill Wennington, and Will Perdue were three of Chicago Bulls’ big men during their championship run in the 90s. With the sports documentary The Last Dance, fans have been treated to a trip down memory lane. Grant, Perdue, and Wennington, too, reminisced on the best moments when they were on top of the […]

For Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley, the coronavirus test is the “most uncomfortable 10 seconds of his life.” Via Twitter, a fan asked Dudley how painful the test was. The most uncomfortable 10 seconds of your life 😂 https://t.co/IzYh60DLeM — Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) April 30, 2020 The question came in a few minutes before […]

Kobe Bryant and Rip Hamilton date back to their high school days. Back then, Hamilton saw himself as the best high-school player in the country. That’s until he played against Bryant. In an AMA with Bleacher report, Hamilton shared a story about his first encounter with Bryant. He knew of Bryant through his coach who […]

Before being called the Oklahoma City Thunder, the franchise was situated in Seattle where they were called the SuperSonics. In both cities, the organization has managed to arrange great teams that went toe-to-toe with the best squads in the league. While the franchise has only one title to show for, they have nonetheless bred the […]

When New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was still out recovering from surgery, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant became the top favorite to win Rookie of the Year. But when Williamson suited back up, analysts were forced to debate on who will be the season’s top rookie. For Williamson, he’s simply happy that Morant is […]

Prior to the 1992 Summer Olympics, the Dream Team played in a qualifying tournament against Olympic hopefuls. They blew out most of the teams as expected. According to NBA legend Charles Barkley, before one of these games, Michael Jordan played 36 holes in golf but was still able to lock down a player. Barkley appeared […]

For NBA free agent Jamal Crawford, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. He even presented some solid reasons for this claim. In a Twitter takeover for The Boardroom, Crawford answered some fan questions. One asked the 40-year-old if Curry is the greatest shooter that the league has seen. […]

The Last Dance documentary has certainly been a treat for NBA fans craving for some action. Through bits and pieces, the documentary has revealed another side of Michael Jordan — regarded as the Greatest of All Time. Ahead of Episodes 3 and 4 of the docu-series on Sunday though, five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has dropped the trailer for “Basketball Country: In the Water,” a sports documentary he co-executive produced along with business partner Rich Kleiman and NBA players Quinn Cook and Victor Oladipo. Peep the trailer below via Durant’s Twitter. “Basketball County: In the Water” will debut on May 15 on Showtime. Excited […]

For NBA legend Charles Barkley, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is “the worst member of the boy band.” Earlier, Green claimed that Barkley is just jealous of him and his achievements which includes three title rings. In an appearance on Coffee With Cal, Barkley retaliated, comparing Green to the ‘worst member’ of a boy […]