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Apart from their two titles, the Houston Rockets have been blessed with several Hall of Famers which is an added testament to the esteemed franchise. As such, culling a list of their five greatest players is a demanding task. However, it is a valid exercise because, through it, we would be able to see and […]

Kyle Kuzma caught a lot of heat on social media following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early exit from the 2021 NBA Playoffs. But Kuzma should have no problem laughing at all the fan vitriol targeted at him online. If you’re getting comforted by a fashion model with a following that’s probably larger than the entire […]

The “Dota god” Anathan “ana” Pham announced his retirement from competitive Dota 2 on June 14, 2021. Thankfully, ana’s net worth in 2021 isn’t something to scoff at. Being a two-time The International champion, ana is one of the most accomplished professional players in Dota 2. With his achievements in esports, ana has surely earned a lot of money […]

The San Antonio Spurs are the winningest NBA franchise over the last two decades, having made the postseason 22 consecutive times since the 1997-98 season. Over this stretch, San Antonio won four championships in the span of nine years and gutted out another one in 2014 with their renowned legendary Big Three of Tim Duncan, […]

James Harden is a star in today’s NBA and can do things on the court that not many others can. With that being said, Harden grew tired of the Houston Rockets organization as The Beard was dying for a run at an NBA title. With that, the Rockets ended up dealing Harden in a blockbuster […]

Having won no less than 17 NBA titles in their decorated history, the Boston Celtics are the most successful team in the history of the sport. This was thanks in large part to some very impressive dealings courtesy of a renowned Celtics front office. Upon researching and reviewing Celtics history, we’ve come up with the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder franchise has enjoyed a good amount of success even after changing zip codes in 2008, which is when they changed from the Seattle SuperSonics. A big part of the rebranded Thunder’s immediate rise to power was their success with their lottery picks who blossomed to become MVPs over time. Their predecessor, […]

Two of the most prestigious NBA families, the Curry and Rivers clans, have famously been joined together by the union of two of their members: Seth Curry and Callie Rivers. Most of us know all about the the NBA stars of the family, but let’s get to know Seth Curry’s wife Callie Rivers and how […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is one of the most famous basketball players to ever play in the NBA. From winning five NBA titles to making 12 All-Star teams, his career was nothing short of amazing. Magic has had his wife Cookie along for the ride. In this post, we’re taking a look at Magic […]

It’s no doubt that Kevin Durant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Many regard him as the best pure scorer in NBA history, as he has the ability to score from anywhere on the court. His height and length make him impossible to defend, as he’s nearly seven feet tall and […]

Two years ago yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers completed the trade that delivered Anthony Davis, and, soon after, an NBA championship. The return was bountiful, but the Lakers paid a steep price for Davis: two recent No. 2 overall picks (Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram), another quality young player (Josh Hart), and three future first-rounders. Ball […]

When it comes to rookies, most basketball fans would turn to the draft classes of 2017, 2018, and 2019 as some of the most talented in the league right now. Rightfully so, because the likes of Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant came from these classes. While they’re […]

One day, people will be looking back at Alex Caruso’s career and think he’s got to be the GOAT. The Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard has exploded into the NBA scene as one of the most popular players today, being in that extremely exclusive territory of players with zero haters. We all just love to […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2005 as the fifth overall pick, Chris Paul has made $299,909,419 through NBA contracts alone, per Spotrac. The first contract Paul signed in the NBA was his rookie deal with the New Orleans Hornets. It was a two-year, $6.52 million contract. Paul averaged 16.1 points and 7.8 assists during […]

The NBA MVP award is given to the player that had the best performance of the regular season. It is arguably the top individual award any NBA player can receive. Throughout NBA history, we’ve seen various MVPs dominate the game and showcase their greatness. Although a lot of MVPs earn the award by dominating the […]

The underdog is one of the most well-known sporting terms around. Simply put, it’s the player or team that’s the least likely to win their bouts. They’re the ones that have the smaller odds to win, they’re the worse team on paper, and they rarely pull it off. In this post, we’ll be doing exactly […]

The NBA Playoffs are a different monster compared to the regular season. The lights are brighter and the competition is more intense. As a result, it isn’t surprising to see players shine in the season but falter in the postseason, especially for playoff first timers. However, as we all know, pressure has the ability to […]

Kevin Durant is arguably the best scoring forward in the NBA today. Standing at borderline seven feet, equipped with superior ball handling and elite shooting, KD is a matchup nightmare for any defender. Although KD has battled career-threatening injuries as of late, including a torn Achilles’ tendon that sidelined him for the 2019-2020 season, he […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will go down in history as one of the most interesting owners in major sports, and he’s in the news again after an explosive report on Luka Doncic and issues with the front office led to him passionately responding. Cuban is deeply devoted to his team, often sitting courtside during […]

There’s no doubt that the Chicago Bulls were the most dominant team in the 1990s. Having won no less than six championships between 1991 and 1998, the Michael Jordan-led Bulls established their unrivaled dynasty in the ’90s, and they will forever go down in history as one of the greatest teams this league has ever […]

Last year during the Coronavirus pandemic, nearly everything was shutdown, including sports. Fans found relief through ‘The Last Dance,’ the docu-series detailing Michael Jordan’s career and final years with the Chicago Bulls. The lead up to the release was immense, and the payoff was well worth it. Millions tuned in to ‘The Last Dance’ and […]

Rudy Gobert was recently named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in his career. He’s been a ferocious defender, especially in the paint, and serves as the defensive anchor for the Utah Jazz. He plays a vital role in Utah’s rotation, as Gobert’s efforts are a perfect compliment to Donovan […]

Modern NBA fans have a much different image of Lamar Odom. The former No. 4 overall pick has had a rather sad fall from grace, one filled with drug abuse and addiction issues. Odom is trying to turn things around and is training for a celebrity boxing match against Aaron Carter, so that’s a plus as […]

Paul George is a seven-time NBA All-Star and the second piece to the Los Angeles Clippers’ superstar duo alongside Kawhi Leonard. Off the court, he’s also winning with two beautiful kids and a partner. In this post, we’re looking at Paul George’s fiancee: Daniela Rajic. Paul George’s Fiancee: Daniela Rajic Rajic was born in Queens, […]

Blake Griffin on the Brooklyn Nets looks like a completely different player from the one that looked like an embarrassment with the Detroit Pistons this season. The 32-year old played uninspired basketball to begin his 11th NBA campaign with a Pistons team that was clearly headed for another bottom of the standings finish this 2020-21 […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA MVP after a career season, one in which the Nuggets finished as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference. It’s much deserved for Jokic, who was one of the three finalists, with the other being Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Golden State Warriors […]

Carmelo Anthony has built himself quite the career on the court. But he’s also winning outside of basketball. In this post, we’re taking a look at Carmelo Anthony’s wife, La La Anthony, and how they ended up together. Carmelo Anthony’s wife: La La Anthony Melo and La La are both natives of New York City […]

Owning a graded card of your favorite athlete is a must for any dedicated collector. For one, it preserves the card itself to help it last longer. It also looks good when you obtain quite a number of these slabs. For others, PSA or BGS graded cards are much easier to flip to make a […]

The Cavaliers came into existence in 1970, when the NBA granted the city of Cleveland an expansion team under the ownership of an ambitious entrepreneur named Nick Mileti. Over the years, the team has utilized several talented rosters. However, when it comes to the greatest squad in Cavs history, there can be only one answer. […]

Joel Embiid entered the NBA in 2014 as the no. 3 overall pick. However, due to a foot injury, the talented big man out of Kansas missed the first two years of his career. Since making his debut in 2016-17 though, Embiid has developed into an MVP candidate, making the Philadelphia 76ers perennial contenders. JoJo […]

Imagine a social media website that connects streamers from all streaming platforms. Imagine keeping tabs on all of your favorite streamers from popular platforms like Twitch, Facebook, Youtube. Then, add the other streamers on the more niche platforms like DLive and Caffeine. That’s basically Gamactica, the “ultimate social media community website & marketing platform for […]

The 2006-07 Dallas Mavericks should have gone down as one of the best teams in NBA history. After winning a franchise-record 67 games in the regular season and having the MVP in Dirk Nowitzki, the Mavs were primed to win it all in 2007 after blowing a 2-0 series lead to the Miami Heat in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder somehow have a stockpile of draft picks over the next decade, at least it seems like it. General manager Sam Presti has overhauled the roster, traded away players, and in turn stockpiled an insane amount of assets as the Thunder aim for a full-fledged rebuild and youth rejuvenation after the failed […]

The NBA Championship is one of the most elusive awards in the league. However, an even more elusive award for any player is the NBA Finals MVP. More often than not, the NBA Finals MVP is awarded to the best player of the Finals series on the winning team. It is worth noting that only […]

The Chicago Bulls’ dominance of the 1990s is certainly their highest point as a franchise. Nonetheless, for a franchise that has spanned 54 seasons, the Bulls still boasts a rich history of All-Stars and Hall of Famers that wore the red stripes throughout its existence. Certainly, the top player on this list of greatest Bulls […]

There are moves in NBA free agency every few years that can totally shift the balance of the league. Sure, there are notable names that jump every summer, but few have the ability to completely turn a franchise around. This is exactly what happened when Kawhi Leonard left the Raptors for the Los Angeles Clippers […]

Da-da da! Did you hear that? That sounds like explosions and mayhem, and the culprit’s none other than Klee! Our lovable ball of chaos and cuteness arrives once again to prove herself to be the strongest warrior of Mondstadt… kinda. I mean, who else could carve a mountain and destroy a lake alone in Genshin […]

It’s not often we see a player put on a classic individual performance that ends up in a heartbreaking defeat. Unfortunately for Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard, it’s happening regularly. Inspired by Dame Time, it’s time to look at the best NBA Playoffs performances in a loss. For Damian Lillard, that’s exactly what happened […]

The NBA introduced its Most Valuable Player award in 1955-56, bringing the timeless debate over what “valuable” means to the hardwood. The fluid nature of basketball makes quantifying individual value particularly challenging, though analytics like PER, Win Shares, Box Plus/Minus, VORP, and more have provided better metrics for doing so. Milwaukee Bucks unicorn Giannis Antetokounmpo […]