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Giannis Antetokounmpo just delivered one of the most memorable NBA Finals performances on Tuesday in the Milwaukee Bucks’ title-clinching victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 6. As if his gargantuan effort was not impressive enough, a new report has now surfaced that will only make Giannis’ epic showing even more jaw-dropping. According to a […]

It’s no secret that Kobe Bryant considered Michael Jordan to be one of his biggest idols. The Los Angeles Lakers legend followed in MJ’s footsteps throughout his career, and no matter how much he tried to hide it, it was clear that Kobe wanted to emulate the great Michael Jordan. Jon Barry, one of Kobe’s […]

Team USA was dealt with another huge blow on Monday after it was announced that Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was unable to travel with the squad to Tokyo because of health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old has since taken to Instagram to share his reaction to this unfortunate development. LaVine commented on one of […]

Here comes another huge blow for Team USA with the Tokyo Olympics just days away. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been placed under health and safety protocols. Team USA's Zach LaVine has been placed under health and safety protocols and will not travel with the team to […]

The Chicago Bulls need an upgrade at point guard to play next to All-Star Zach LaVine. Matt Moore of The Action Network reports the Bulls are planning on being a big spender at the position this offseason, with four names tied to the franchise. Those four names are Kyle Lowry, Dennis Schroder, Lonzo Ball and […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star shooting guard Zach LaVine is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, but there are complications that make it likely he won’t sign one this offseason and will be ticketed for unrestricted free agency in 2022. This may make some Bulls fans uneasy about his future, but LaVine understands the situation and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are weighing whether to re-sign Dennis Schroder. If they don’t, general manager Rob Pelinka will look to execute a sign-and-trade for the 27-year old point guard rather than lose him for nothing. After all: in the sign-and-trade era, anything is possible. Re-signing Schroder may cost the Lakers upwards of $20-$25 million […]

Big man Lauri Markkanen is one of the wild cards of the upcoming NBA free-agent period. A soon-to-be restricted free agent, Markkanen’s role with the Chicago Bulls has been all over the place recently. Given them selecting Patrick Williams with the fourth pick in last year’s NBA Draft and acquiring star big man Nikola Vucevic […]

Evan Fournier continues to become more productive and impactful with age. Fournier, 28, is one of the better shooting scorers in the NBA. He’s efficient from the field, can shoot off the dribble and fills up the cup at a reasonable rate. In a season split between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, Fournier averaged […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been in perhaps every imaginable high-pressure situation on the basketball court throughout his decorated career. Things are much different for him right now, though, as the four-time NBA champ nervously awaits the release of his new film, Space Jam: A New Legacy. It took more than two decades since […]

After another disappointing season that saw the Chicago Bulls go 31-41 and miss out on the postseason, it was a move Chicago made during the year that provided optimism for the future. At the NBA Trade Deadline during the year, the Bulls acquired Orlando Magic all-star center Nikola Vucevic. Pairing him alongside fellow all-star Zach […]

Lonzo Ball’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans grows murkier by the day. In the latest report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Ball looks likely to part ways with the Louisiana-based side. Shams reported on the Pelicans guard in his newest edition of Inside Pass: “New Orleans is unlikely to match a significant offer sheet […]

One of the most iconic plays of the great Allen Iverson’s career was crossing Michael Jordan back in 1997. But, according to Reggie Miller, AI’s flashy moves weren’t 100% legal, if you ask him. In a recent interview in the Dan Patrick Show, the former Indiana Pacers star referenced the infamous Iverson crossover on Jordan […]

Kemba Walker to the Chicago Bulls? Back in mid-June, the Boston Celtics surprisingly pulled off a trade involving Kemba Walker along with a 2021 first-round pick and a 2023 second-round pick in exchange for Al Horford, Moses Brown, and a 2025 second-round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though Walker has found a new home […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine didn’t deny that Team USA players are recruiting each other, but he emphasized that it’s only a byproduct of being teammates and that their focus remains the same: winning Olympic gold. According to LaVine, it’s unavoidable for Team USA players to talk about the NBA and build relationships, noting that […]

Zach LaVine will be an unrestricted free agent in 2022 if he doesn’t sign an extension this summer, but whatever the case may be, it doesn’t look like he’s leaving the Chicago Bulls. The 26-year-old guard hinted as much when asked about his contract status, noting that he expects to be in talks with the […]

All eyes will be on Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Fans and analysts will anticipate if the two parties will continue their partnership or end it via trade. After his poor showing in the playoffs, no one’s riding the Simmons hype-train anymore. His top-notch playmaking skills have been vastly overshadowed by his […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul made his NBA Finals debut on Tuesday night, and he controlled Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks with 32 points and nine assists while shooting a red-hot 12-of-17 from the field. Behind Paul’s dominance, the Suns cruised to a 118-105 victory. Paul scored or assisted on 54 points […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993, when Charles Barkley’s Suns squad lost to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in six games. Phoenix actually had the best record in the NBA that season at 62-20, giving them home-court advantage in the series, and Barkley was MVP. But the Suns […]

When it comes to the GOAT conversation, everyone can count on Michael Jordan to be a part of it. With six titles and countless accolades tucked under his belt, His Airness presents a pretty strong case to be the greatest ever to play the game of basketball. Collectors, in particular, honor the greatness of Jordan […]

Metta World Peace will be forever remembered as a guy who helped the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA title in 2010. He will also be forever remembered for his role in the unfortunate Malice at the Palace in 2004. Not many, however, will remember World Peace as one of the up-and-coming stars of the […]

It has been well-publicized that Clyde Drexler was at the receiving end of some harsh words coming out of Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan’s mouth. Aside from being on-court rivals during the 1990s when Drexler was still part of the Portland Trail Blazers, the two also enjoyed some time together as members of the Dream […]

The Kemba Walker Experiment didn’t exactly work for the Boston Celtics. Now, the team has a gaping void at the point guard with the exit of Walker. Many names have been floated around to replace Walker, including top-tier guys Damian Lillard and Ben Simmons. But according to an observer, the Celtics, with new coach Ime […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Chicago Bulls are heading in a new direction after trading for All-Star center Nikola Vucevic at the deadline. They have gone from a rebuilding franchise to a team that wants to compete. While they didn’t make it to the playoffs, the Bulls showed some potential. Star guard Zach […]

After a season where Danny Green shot 41.2% from the field and 40.5% from 3-point land while providing the Sixers with great perimeter defense, he will not be expected back in Philly next season. With a proven track record of reliable shooting and hard-nosed defense, Danny Green would be a great addition to a contending […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine might be busy training with Team USA ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, but he’s also showing some love for the younger generation. On a recent trip to California, LaVine ran into four kids who instantly recognized him and asked for an autograph. What the Bulls guard did next was truly […]

There are few greater rivalries from the 1990s than that of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons. As it turns out, there’s still a bit of beef between the players from these two iconic sides. At least this appears to be the case for Pistons legend Rick Mahorn. In a recent interview on […]

Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. Not too many will contest this fact. It also so happens that Jordan is also the GOAT trash talker. Just ask Charlotte Hornets legend Larry Johnson. Johnson, a two-time All-Star and a former Rookie of the Year winner, recently shared his first-hand experience against Michael Jordan’s unmatched […]

For so long, Michael Jordan’s 1986 Fleer rookie card has been one of the most recognizable pieces of memorabilia in the sports industry. Rightfully so, because the man featured on it has ascended to a near-mythical level because of his accomplishments. The thing is, the coveted card itself is doing the opposite: trending down hard. […]

Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen has been throwing out some absolutely wild takes lately. He called Phil Jackson a racist, put Kevin Durant on blast, and now, Pippen is calling Michael Jordan selfish for deciding to leave the Bulls to pursue a baseball career in 1993. Here’s the interview, via the Dan Patrick Show: […]

Former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is speaking his truths lately and isn’t holding back in doing so. Pippen — one of the best to ever do it in a Bulls uniform — has been making waves recently speaking out on many happenings throughout his storied career. It was just a few days prior that […]

Scottie Pippen pretty much put the NBA world into a frenzy after his scandalous GQ interview was published. One of the more contentious bits from the unfiltered interview was Pippen’s revelation about his relationship with former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. As it turns out, there’s much more to this than what we saw on […]

Scottie Pippen definitely ruffled a few feathers in his recent interview with GQ. One of the personalities that were on his radar was none other than fellow Hall of Famer and former teammate with the Houston Rockets, Charles Barkley. It’s no secret that Pip and Barkley weren’t/aren’t the best of friends, and in his recent […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen had many great moments with the franchise, including six championships alongside Michael Jordan. However, Pippen had his share of lows as well, including when he benched himself for the final play of a playoff game against the New York Knicks in 1994 during Jordan’s first retirement. With 1.8 seconds left […]

Michael Jordan isn’t just the GOAT on the basketball court. He’s also at the top of the mountain when it comes to NBA cards. That’s why at the peak of the recent card boom, His Airness rookie cards commanded such a high value on the market. Right now, though, is a different story. Just recently, […]

Despite Kevin Durant’s heroics for the Brooklyn Nets throughout the postseason, Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen just refuses to jump on the hype train. While Pip did credit KD for the amazing job he did this season, the Hall of Famer was also quick to sound off on the LeBron James comparisons. In a recent […]

Dennis Schroder is set to hit the open market for the first time in his NBA career. Albeit it was a bizarre rollercoaster for him with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season, the 27-year-old is still a reliable and productive lead guard. In the prime of his career, Schroder has the chance to lock […]

After another failure in this year’s playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers will face some hardships this summer. With Ben Simmons’ heavily exposed offensive deficiencies factoring into the Sixers’ demise against the Atlanta Hawks, he could certainly be traded during the offseason. At just 24 years of age, Simmons still has plenty of upside in his game […]

Yes, it was a disastrous end to the season for both Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA playoffs had turned into a wide open race, providing the type of parity that hasn’t been seen in years. It seemed to be the perfect opportunity for the 76ers to pounce on the opportunity. Instead, they […]