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Is Trae Young about to get a signature shoe? The Atlanta Hawks guard may have hinted at a potential sneaker deal. Young’s recent tweet may be a strong clue that he’s about to lock in a shoe deal. We can only hunch at this point. But the emojis Young included in the tweet somehow give […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green recalled the time when he ruined JJ Redick’s senior night, who was, back then, the biggest college superstar in the nation. Danny Green was on a live stream call with Lakers guard Quinn Cook where they discussed everything basketball. Green recalled his freshman year at North Carolina when they […]

PJ Tucker of the Houston Rockets, who’s known to have the best shoe collection in the NBA, is opening a sneaker boutique in Houston later this year. Tucker shared the good news last week in an Instagram question and answer session with Nice Kicks. According to the Rockets center, he’s opening shop in October, noting […]

Maury Hanks, a scout for the Detroit Pistons, has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. East Tennessee State University coach Steve Forbes shared the heartbreaking news and called for support. Prior to the Pistons, Hanks also worked for the Nets and the Toronto Raptors. He also spent many years as a coach in college. Maury […]

For Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is the MVP of the season for his decisive moves on the coronavirus. Kanter spoke with NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg on the latest edition of “The Enes Kanter Show” where they discussed how the coronavirus has affected the NBA. He lauded Silver’s quick […]

According to Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, Manu Ginobili’s Eurostep is one of the ‘most unstoppable moves’ of all time. McCollum was at the Pull Up Podcast where the Blazers star shared what he believes are the top five most punishing moves of all time. One of the moves he mentioned was Ginobili’s Eurostep […]

Good news has finally come Karl-Anthony Towns’ way. According to the latest updates, the father of the Minnesota Timberwolves big man is now “recovering well” after testing positive for the coronavirus. Over the past week, both Towns’ parents fell ill and were subsequently tested for COVID-19. His father, Karl Sr., was told to self-quarantine at […]

According to Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, Mavs guard Jalen Brunson is done for the 2019-20 season even if it resumes. NBA owners and executives are still eyeing the resumption of the season from mid-June to August. But as of writing, the season still hangs in the balance with the coronavirus pandemic still spreading across […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has quickly risen as one of the league’s most potent scorers. As such, he has been matched up with the toughest defenders in the NBA. Via Twitter, a fan asked Young who are the top three best defenders out there. The Hawks stalwart didn’t hesitate to answer. For the Hawks’ sophomore, […]

Italian League head coach Tom Bialaszewski had a chance to work closely with Kobe Bryant as a video coordinator with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to his observation, Bryant didn’t respect those who didn’t put the time in as he did. Speaking on The Woj Pod, Bialaszewski pointed out that even if the Lakers legend […]

Italian League head coach Tom Bialaszewski had an opportunity to work with the late and great Kobe Bryant as a video coordinator for the Los Angeles Lakers. Right from the get-go, Bialaszewski found out that Bryant didn’t want ‘yes men’ around him. But rather, Bryant wanted people who are confident with the beliefs. Bialaszewski was […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant is one of the fiercest competitors in the world. However, there came a time in his life when he was the most vulnerable. Former Lakers assistant coach Tom Bialaszewski dropped the details on this tense moment. Bialaszewski was on The Woj Pod where he shared some insider information on […]

Who is really the better player? Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? It’s the question that has puzzled basketball die-hards all over the world. Kobe vs LeBron is peak conversation, after all. These are the same fans who were treated to a few years of basketball gold when both Kobe and LeBron were at their prime […]

According to NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the playing style of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is similar to him but without the 3-point shooting. Responding to a fan question on Twitter, Abdul-Jabbar noted that except for the 3-point shot, “all other aspects” of Davis’ game is similar to him. Anthony Davis is the player […]

Amid the coronavirus pandemic which has suspended the NBA season indefinitely, Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook took some time to entertain some fan questions. One fan asked how LeBron James has impacted his knowledge of the game. And Cook gladly shared that James’ supreme understanding of basketball and work ethic has helped him the […]

With the coronavirus cases rising at every corner of the globe, the 2019-20 season still hangs in the balance. While most NBA fans are itching to see some basketball again, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle says that the league has highlighted “public safety” first before the season’s resumption. Carlisle joined The Dennis and Cowlishaw show […]

Due to the novel coronavirus, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe admits that postponing the Tokyo Olympics is an option. The Tokyo Olympics is slated to run from the second to the last week of July to the second week of August. While it’s several months away from today, the novel coronavirus still hasn’t shown signs […]

Boston Celtics big man Tacko Fall just showed everyone what are the pros and cons of being 7-foot-5. Via his Instagram stories, Fall took fans to a mini-tour of what it’s like being that tall, from his struggles in the shower, ease of putting up things on top of closets to always having to watch […]

The Dallas Mavericks posted a highlight reel of Dirk Nowitzki which showcased not just his pristine shooting form, but his athleticism in his early days in the league. The current Mavs’ players reacted to the clip. While most of them praised Nowitzki’s abilities, Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson made fun of him. And the German […]

Tobias Harris misses the game so much that in an Instagram post he pretended that the Philadelphia 76ers just finished playing a game. It’s been more than a week since the NBA indefinitely suspended the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And like most NBA players, Harris is missing the game badly. So much […]

Running back Todd Gurley is a free agent for the first time in his NFL career. And right off the bat, defensive end Dante Fowler — who recently inked a three-year, $48 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons — has made an effort in recruiting his former teammate. Vai Twitter, Fowler started luring Gurley in, […]

Running back Melvin Gordon is still a free agent due to a confluence of different factors. Perhaps the most glaring is the ‘soft’ market for the running back position. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, there’s a soft market for running backs in the NFL. As such, it’s not just Gordon — a two-time Pro-Bowl […]

The New England Patriots are still interested in re-signing wide-receiver Phillip Dorsett. However, he apparently has a bunch of offers from other teams. Per Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal, Dorsett is still deciding if he’ll re-sign with the Patriots or move to another team. The Patriots are still showing interest in Phillip Dorsett, per […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is the first NFL figure to test positive for coronavirus. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement calling everyone to follow the advice from medical experts on how to contain the virus’ spread. Goodell noted that their concern right now is Payton’s recovery. Commissioner Goodell statement concerning Sean […]

A week after the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is already missing the game. Via Instagram, Antetokounmpo shared his sentiments in his first post since the NBA suspended the season indefinitely. https://www.instagram.com/p/B95osILleBD/?igshid=uc5su0q01xpb The Bucks’ last game was on March 9, just a few days before […]

For National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) executive director Michele Roberts, there’s ‘nothing irresponsible’ on getting tested for COVID-19 and making it public, contrary to New York City mayor’s claims that an entire NBA team should be tested for the virus. For Roberts, the real problem lies in the federal government for not being able to […]

Four Brooklyn Nets players including Kevin Durant have tested positive for COVID-19. To recall, the NBA club visited Staples Center on March 10 to duel with the Los Angeles Lakers. The following day, the NHL’s Ottawa Senators visited the Los Angeles Kings for a hockey duel. Now, it is revealed that a player from Senators […]

To let time pass amid the suspension of the NBA 2019-20 season due to the novel coronavirus, Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson of the Dallas Mavericks had a FIFA bet. If Brunson won, Doncic would have to wear an Eagles jersey to the next Mavs game. And if Doncic won, Brunson would have to wear […]

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sacramento Kings have suspended all basketball operations activities at their practice facility. They have also instructed players, coaches and staff to stay at home, following the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition, the Kings revealed that none of their players have experienced […]

Four Brooklyn Nets players including Kevin Durant have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. In light of this, the Los Angeles Lakers, whom the Nets faced on March 10, are following the necessary precautions per the advice of medical experts. In a statement, the Lakers are now in contact with all their players and basketball […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant just tested for the novel coronavirus. Rich Kleiman, his business partner, is still seeing crowded beaches despite the doctors’ advice to stay at home and practice social distancing. Via Twitter, Kleiman noted that he’s still seeing people chilling on the beach in Florida. He called the situation ‘tragic, insane, sad, […]

Hip hop icon and die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan Snoop Dogg has nothing but respect for Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley. Snoop Dogg recently appeared on the All the Smoke Podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Among other things, they discussed the Clippers team who has  been making waves all season long. Snoop  […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley was one of the first players who raised the possibility of having the 2020-21 season pushed back to December.  On Twitter, Dudley doubled-down on this idea in response to a tweet that laid out the advantages of having the NBA calendar run from Christmas to August. Frank Madden of […]

In the event that the 2019-20 season resumes, games would be held from mid-June to August — right in the middle of summer. Nothing is carved in stone as of the moment, but some teams are reportedly intrigued by the possibility of summer NBA games and a Christmas opening night. Per Marc Stein of the […]

Although the 2019-20 season has bee suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus, reports reveal that the Boston Celtics will continue paying its team-employed game-night staff through the scheduled regular season, per John Karalis of MassLive. Game-night staff employees include performers, locker room attendants, ball boys, scorer’s table crew, and the statistics crew. According to a […]

Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young is reminding all NBA fans to exercise social distancing, wash their hands as often as possible, and remain active amid the coronavirus pandemic. Like most of us, Young is at home, following the advice of medical experts that the best way to contain the virus is through social distancing. […]

With the 2019-20 season suspended indefinitely, New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson looked at the season record for best field goal percentage. Statistics reveal that Mitchell’s 74.2 percent field goal clip would be the new league record. That’s if the league officially declares the 2019-20 season as a wrap. https://twitter.com/23savage____/status/1239389130011918342 The best regular-season field […]

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic which has postponed the 2019-20 NBA season indefinitely, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley pointed out that the next season could start on Christmas day like the 2011 lockout. Via Twitter, Dudley responded to Adrian Wojnarowski’s announcement that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended a […]

The NBA has allowed its players to travel out of their team’s market provided that they consult with management and provide daily health and basketball updates. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, players can move out of their team’s market starting Monday. In addition, teams are permitted to pay for certain travel arrangements. Sources: Players […]