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NBA legend Steve Nash believes Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors for the Brooklyn Nets simply because he wanted a change. Nash, who has been a consultant for the Warriors since 2015, chimed in on Durant’s decision to leave The Bay for Brooklyn. Critics tagged the move as Durant’s wish to have his ‘own’ […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul, at 34 years old, admits he now finds it hard to constantly jump. In an interview with ESPN, Paul shared the elements of the game that come easy to him and those that have become difficult over time. While he said passing comes relatively easy for him now, […]

Delon Wright’s contract with Dallas Mavericks has $350k each in incentives if he makes the All-Star team, crowned Most Improved Player, and makes the All-Defensive First or Second Team. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN via Bobby Marks, in order for Wright to achieve these milestones, the Mavs should give him ample minutes. Incentives in Delon […]

For LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will be better in the upcoming season after their rocky 2018-19 campaign. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Rivers pointed out that last year’s subpar season amid high-expectations will aid them in the coming years. They didn’t necessarily meet these […]

Jarrett Culver, the sixth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2019 NBA Draft, admitted that there’s a lot of pressure to perform well as the team’s top pick. The Texas Tech product was one of the top prospects ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft. He spent two seasons with the team and in […]

For former Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson, the current team needs more depth in the backcourt to be able to contend in the postseason. Nelson, who played his first 10 seasons with the Magic, looked at the team’s current crop of players, especially the backcourt. He’s confident that veteran point guard D.J. Augustin is well-capable […]

Zaza Pachulia is now embarking on his new career as a consultant for the Golden State Warriors. On his first day on the job, he quickly surmised that the Dubs’ crop of young players has a great opportunity to prove themselves. After losing Kevin Durant to free agency and Klay Thompson to an ACL injury, […]

Though Jameer Nelson hasn’t officially hung up his jersey and sneakers for good, he already has a plan once he retires. In an interview with Josh Robbins of The Athletic, the former Orlando Magic guard admitted that he wants to pursue a career in broadcasting and become a color commentator. He emphasized he has a […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard recently shot down down the possibility of Carmelo Anthony joining forces with him. On The Joe Budden Podcast, Lillard briefly narrated his previous efforts in trying to lure Anthony to Portland before. He failed in all attempts. As such, Lillard has now surmised that Anthony — who still […]

For Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, agreeing to be the ambassador of the World Cup is one way of helping the game of basketball grow internationally. In an interview with Alex Squadron of Slam Online, the Mavs icon admitted that he’s sad that his playing days are over. However, Nowitzki still wants to contribute to […]

For Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki, the key to success for young NBA players today is to ‘never think you’ve made it.’ In an interview with Alex Squadron of Slam Online, the 41-year-old Mavs icon shared what his mindset was throughout his illustrious 21-year career in the NBA. From day one up until he hung […]

For Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, Jonas Valanciunas is ‘one of the best bigs’ in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Valanciunas, who’s representing Lithuania in the quadrennial affair, worked with Nurse for several years with the Toronto Raptors before he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in the middle of the 2018-19 season. By […]

Caris LeVert of the Brooklyn Nets is looking forward to the upcoming season with his new-look squad. LeVert, the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, will enter his fourth year in the league with superstars Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan as teammates. He’s aware that they’ve gotten a lot better with […]

When the day arrives that he has to hang up his jersey and sneakers for good, Quincy Pondexter plans to don a coat and tie and sit along the sidelines as a coach. Per Jabari Young of The Athletic, Pondexter shared how one of the key events that influenced his decision to become a coach […]

For Kevin Huerter of the Atlanta Hawks, the team doesn’t need to add more free agents, noting that the current ‘core group’ is very capable of racking up the victories. Per Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, Huerter harked back to the ‘old days’ where teams nurtured homegrown talent and not necessarily flocked to the free-agent […]

Kevin Huerter of the Atlanta Hawks admits that he’s modeling his game after the likes of Bradley Beal, Gordon Hayward, and Klay Thompson. Huerter, the 19th overall pick by the Hawks in the 2018 NBA Draft, shared that he’s been compared with sharpshooters like Kyle Korver and JJ Redick. While he’s flattered by it, he’s […]

2K senior producer Erick Boenisch has finally explained why they decided to choose Dwyane Wade over Dirk Nowitzki for the cover of the NBA 2K20 Legend Edition. Per SubReal of AltChar, Boenisch admitted that the reason behind the Wade selection wasn’t that “great.” They chose Wade partly because 2K has worked with Kobe Bryant and […]

Andrew Bogut doesn’t mind (and doesn’t care about) the boos and jeers he received from the Chinese crowd in Australia’s FIBA World Cup opener. During their 108-92 win over Canada, Bogut was booed by the Chinese crowd in attendance. It was some sort of retaliation for what Bogut did last July, taking a shot at […]

For NBA analysts Shannon Sharpe, the Brooklyn Nets could use the services of Carmelo Anthony — especially his shooting. Per Fox Sports, Sharpe believes that the Nets can fully utilize Anthony only if they define his role first. They have to be completely aware that Anthony is already at the tail end of his career. […]

One more time, Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers showed off an arsenal of jump shots in a workout session. Peep the clip below posted by Swish Cultures. Apart from showcasing his supreme vision and crisp passing, the Sixers guard was also draining pull-ups and fadeaway jumpers — things that were not in his toolbox […]

After former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant tagged him as lazy, Shaquille O’Neal clapped back with an Instagram post. Via his Instagram, O’Neal posted the photo below captioned “Dam I was so lazy” as he threw down a monster dunk against several New Jersey Nets players during the 2002 NBA Finals. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1xgOaHFlOM/ The photo […]

It’s been a while since basketball fans last saw Michael Jordan — the greatest of all time — grace the basketball court. Yet years after his third and final retirement, we still feel his presence via his shoe company — which may also be tagged as one of the greatest sports brands in history. Per […]

For Josh Howard, the Dallas Mavericks needs just a few more tweaks from being a championship contender. To recall, Howard played six and half seasons for the Mavs from the early to late 2000s. He was a key part of the organization’s success during that time, helping them qualify for the playoffs several times. Now, […]

Zaza Pachulia, who is now part of the Golden State Warriors’ front office, shared that he’s been talking a lot to Klay Thompson since the guard’s ACL injury. Pachulia admitted that Thompson was one of the first people to know about his new job as the team’s consultant. “Ha! You know, giving a hard time […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball released a total of 21 songs last year — one more than the free throws he made as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. The information was discovered by Redditor u/theToBeHonestGuy. Last season, Ball played 47 games (45 starts) for the Lakers. He shot 41.7 percent from the […]

Hip-hop icon Ice Cube took a shot at Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for choosing the Los Angeles Clippers over the Los Angeles Lakers. In an interview with Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times, Ice Cube admitted that he wanted Leonard and George to come to the Lakers. In his opinion, the two went […]

Enes Kanter, now of the Boston Celtics, says that his shoulder has fully healed and is off and ready for the 2019-20 season. To recall, Kanter injured his shoulder during the 2019 playoffs when he was still with the Portland Trail Blazers. However, since the Blazers were shorthanded, Kanter played on. Thankfully, he didn’t hamper […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry spent five minutes looking for his headphones. Little did he know that they were just resting on his head. Peep the clip below posted by TheWarriorsTalk where Curry narrated his struggle of looking for his headphones. Steph Curry loses his headphones 🎧🤣 pic.twitter.com/Ry0moEMGWq — TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk) August 28, 2019 […]

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee shared a clip of his fight with a giant bug in a parking lot. Initially, everything seems to be going alright for the Lakers center. But towards the end, McGee suddenly ducked and ran for his life. It’s hard to see the actual bug, but it’s worth noting that […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Evan Turner shared his all-time Boston Celtics starting five. Via Twitter, Turner named Larry Bird, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, and Ray Allen as his all-time Celtics first five. Larry, paul, kg, rondo, and Walter Ray Allen https://t.co/5kvUam5Tpv — Evan Turner (@thekidet) August 28, 2019 Turner actually donned the legendary Celtics […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooting guard Klay Thompson recently posted several vacation photos with girlfriend Laura Harrier. They spread like wildfire all over the internet, with fans sharing heartfelt messages to the couple. But for those close to Thompson, such as Zaza Pachulia and Draymond Green, this was a good time to slip in some jokes. […]

Much has been said about the death of the mid-range shot, especially with the increasing emphasis on 3-pointers and high-percentage shots like the layup or dunk. However, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believes playing and scoring from the mid-range game is still important in the league. Speaking during the 10th anniversary of Coaching U, […]

Former NBA champion Iman Shumpert has yet to find a new home and Isaiah Thomas called on the teams in the league to sign his former teammate. Shumpert replied, noting that he’s working on some things behind the scenes. He then shared a link of his clothing line Centerpiece. Does this signify that Shumpert will […]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown expects Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner to make a ‘huge difference’ as Team USA’s defensive anchor in the FIBA World Cup. Brown believes that Turner will not only make an impact on defense, but he’ll also play a key role on the offensive end. The Celtics rising star thinks Turner’s […]

Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics believes that his role as a leader for Team USA boosts his confidence. In an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio, as transcribed by Yahoo Sports’ Keith Smith, Smart shared his thoughts on being seen as one of the leaders of the Team USA squad. Smart noted that he’s had […]

For Boston Celtics rising star Jaylen Brown, Team USA is ‘nowhere near’ its peak despite winning convincingly against Canada. Brown admits that he and his teammates need to put it some more work for them to co-exist perfectly. It will be tough, but he believes they’ll get there sooner than later. “I think we are […]

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson is looking forward to playing with former league MVP Derrick Rose, noting that their playing styles complement each other very well. In an interview with Rod Beard of The Detroit News, Jackson shared how he and Rose will co-exist together on the court. Apart from their backcourt tandem, the 29-year-old […]

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol doesn’t feel bad for Team USA despite the absence of their top players. In an interview with ESPN, Gasol — who’s representing Spain in the FIBA World Cup — shared that other countries are also missing players for the FIBA World Cup in China. For one, Spain will be without […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry headed out to play hoops with some random ballers during a block party in Oakland. While the two-time MVP did some damage, he was also scored on. One of the players from the opposing team knocked down a 3-point shot right in front of Curry. In the next possession, Curry […]