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Cleveland Cavaliers‘ star forward LeBron James and New York Knicks’ president Phil Jackson recently made a lot of headlines after a back-and-forth ensued stemming from a controversial comment made by the latter. The 71-year-old front office executive gave a statement about James and his management team referring to them as a “posse” which left the four-time MVP […]

In the wake of their first playoff-less season since 2008, the Chicago Bulls stormed into the offseason looking for a change of pace. In June, the team made immediate waves with the multiplayer trade of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah to the New York Knicks. That was followed by the signings of free agents Rajon […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the best team in the NBA at the moment. They are able to beat any opponent that comes their way. Barring any injury, they should have a cake-walk to the NBA Finals. There is not a team in the league, especially in the Eastern Conference, who can compete with them night […]

After a regression year that saw them stumble to a 41-41 record and first-round playoff exit, the Houston Rockets enter the 2016-17 NBA season hoping to channel their dominant play from two seasons ago. They’ll be doing so under new head coach Mike D’Antoni and with a roster now void of Dwight Howard, who failed […]

If you’re a sports fan, you’ve seen this man. Marlins Man has made a name for himself wearing his signature orange Marlins attire at many of the biggest sporting events around the country. Seeing him in the background of TV has become the expectation. Don’t bother looking for him at Game 7 of the World […]

Halloween is a yearly event where kids and kids at heart get to wear costumes and for a night, can become whoever they choose to be, at least aesthetically. And for many NBA players, especially those with playful characters, they did not let the opportunity slip away this year. LeBron James hosted a halloween party […]

Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan did not hesitate in throwing down the hammer over Tristan Thompson during the fourth quarter of Friday night’s 94-91 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. DeRozan was a man on a mission, driving the lane aggressively and taking off a few steps past the free-throw line, posterizing Thompson, who went along for […]

The start of a new NBA season comes with a lot of excitement for fans seeing their favorite players on the court in action. It’s also the time when a lot of analysts come up with their predictions on who will win the year’s championship and some individual awards. And now, the 2K Sports just […]

The retooled New York Knicks squad made their highly-anticipated season debut on Tuesday night. Coming into the game with a lot of optimism and expectations, they were not able to live up to the hype placed on them as they got blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who looked very inspired after receiving their championship […]

Halloween is just around the corner and with only a week left to the much-awaited holiday, artist David Rappoccio of UpRoxx has re-worked every NBA logo into a holiday-themed one. There’s also an extra nugget at the bottom of the list for those of you who are nostalgic fans of this league. Check them out and […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking like an even bigger juggernaut heading into the upcoming NBA season, but tickets won’t be as pricey as they were from a season ago. With Kevin Durant joining the likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors are again heavy favorites to be the top team […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2016-17 season as a new-look team with the additions of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah hoping to propel them into their first postseason since 2013. As expected, the new faces are generating plenty of hype around New York, and fans will be paying up for Knicks tickets on the […]

As the 2016-2017 NBA season draws closer, the New York Knicks find themselves without their starting point guard Derrick Rose. This makes it difficult to teach the offense to a fresh Knicks roster. During his civil trial, Rose cannot be with his team as they train. Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has decided to stall […]

Dwight Howard is a difference maker in the paint when he’s on – defensively at least. During the Monday night preseason matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Howard looked re-energized. Then the moment came when he reminded us why he is one of the league’s most feared shot blockers. Cavs guard Jordan McRae […]

It was hard for even Kevin Durant to imagine playing for the Golden State Warriors while watching the NBA Finals this past season. Until they lost. Durant admitted that ultimately he was happy with the outcome of the Warriors’ 7-game loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals this past June. Otherwise, he may not […]

The NBA announced the addition of small advertising patches on jerseys beginning in the 2017-18 season just five months ago. So far, the Philadelphia 76ers is the only team that has managed to strike a deal for ads. Corporations are certainly excited to put their stamp on NBA uniforms, but the reason they aren’t is complicated. This decision […]

A new NBA season will tip off less than three weeks from now on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and with it come the hopes and aspirations of every team in the league. From certain championship hopes out of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, to the drive to claim the Eastern Conference crown […]

Approximately three months ago, the Golden State Warriors dropped Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but a retooled roster has fans feeling optimistic for the 2016-17 season. Golden State added even more firepower to the league’s most prolific offense by adding one of the league’s best players in Kevin Durant. The […]

Basketball superstar LeBron James won his third NBA championship this summer, further cementing his legacy as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. His incredible ability to do just about anything on the court is well known but his success goes far beyond the hardwood. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward has various off-court interests and a never-ending list of […]

Virtual Reality in gaming, technology and media platforms has been a raging buzzword this year. It seems its growth has now reached the NBA’s doorstep. The NBA partnered with Oracle to release a VR mini-documentary retells titled “Follow My Lead: The Story of the 2016 NBA Finals.” The 25 minute film gives fans an up […]

Once a mere plan for the season, the NBA schedule has now quickly become an integral part of how teams and fans view a season. Back to backs, how often teams play away from home, how long they play away for etc. all are key talking pieces in the analytical justification for a team’s performance. […]

Former 2013 first round pick Anthony Bennett will try to kickstart his short-lived career, this time with his fourth team in four years — the Brooklyn Nets. The UNLV product has been nothing but disappointing since being drafted first overall by the Cavaliers, starting only three of 128 professional games played in Cleveland, Minnesota, and Toronto. […]

The 2016 NBA finals was one of the best in history. Not only did we see the biggest comeback of all-time, but also an epic matchup between the faces of the NBA in LeBron James and Stephen Curry. From Games 1 till 6, the winning team was always on fire. There were no ugly victories […]

Game 7 of the NBA Finals was an epic match-up between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors that went down to the wire. After the Cavs came out on top with the NBA Championship, it sealed one of the biggest collapses in Finals history from the Warriors. Since the series ended, Stephen Curry […]

According to Darren Wolfson of KSTP, free agent guard Norris Cole has replaced his agent and reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves. There is no concrete nor mutual interest involved, and the call was likely exploratory in nature. The Timberwolves already have a glut of guards on their roster, and that leaves no space or time for […]

Fresh off the closing ceremonies in Rio, Team USA wasted no time in showing off their newly acquired hardware on social media. Paul George was especially eager to show his gold medal and with good reason. After overcoming the awful injury he suffered two years ago in an intrasquad scrimmage with Team USA, he’s come […]

Team USA‘s performance at the Rio Olympics received plenty of mixed reviews. Regardless, the team, led by four-time Olympian Carmelo Anthony, got the job done once again. The United States left Brazil with an undefeated 8-0 record and a 96-66 win over Serbia to earn a third consecutive Olympic gold medal. So how well did […]

For Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner, there was a specific moment in his rookie season that holds more importance than the others. Turner found himself responsible for defending the lane against the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game in Indiana on February 1st, 2016. Turner stood tall against a charging LeBron James, who attempted one of […]

Carmelo Anthony has been the man for the Americans, racking up one record after another in Olympic basketball for the United States. Without a doubt, he is now the most decorated Olympian in USA basketball history, and will further cement that fact if they win the Gold medal in Rio. Anthony released some comments a […]

The NBA is rapidly changing. With the new TV deal coming into effect, the value of just about everything that has to do with the NBA seemed to go up. Players are being valued now at an all time high, and some of the contracts we have seen this past offseason have been frankly unbelievable. […]

The NBA had one of its most explosive free agency periods in quite some time. This wasn’t all about the roster changes teams made to improve, not this time. The NBA signed a $24 billion dollar contract deal with television networks, which increased the entire league’s salary cap significantly. For that reason many players opted out of their old […]

Despite showing less games, TNT has cemented its place on top of the NBA media ladder alongside ESPN, providing excellent coverage and commentary from their Inside the NBA crew. Next season, basketball fans will get more of TNT basketball as their coverage will extend to include Monday night doubleheaders. The new coverage will begin on […]

After easily beating China and Venezuela by more than 40 points, Australia seemed to be more of a challenge with the United States men’s basketball team barely winning 98-88 in a Rio Olympics matchup on Wednesday. Carmelo Anthony had a phenomenal night leading the United States with 31 points and becoming the all-time leading scorer […]

The last five MVP awards have gone to players that are currently on the two teams that played in the 2016 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. One for Kevin Durant, two for Stephen Curry, and two for LeBron James. Las Vegas oddsmakers have the trend continuing for the 2016-2017 season. […]

The coolest most unique specialty has come all the way from Milan, Italy. Sakana Sushi Milano, a restaurant in Milan decided to take its sushi recipe and mix it to look like NBA players. Check out the rice and seaweed creations of players including retired legend Tim Duncan, and Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake. Demarcus Cousins https://www.instagram.com/p/BIiiOYdDYu6/   […]

Olympic basketball is not all about dominating the best competition in the world and bringing home a medal. There is down time when players get a chance to spend time together and bond. Players form relationships and get to know each other, where they usually never have the time to do so. Some players only […]

To say that Bay Area fans are excited for superstar Kevin Durant to join the Golden State Warriors would be an understatement. The premier free agent this offseason, Durant’s decision to leave the Thunder for the two-time defending Western Conference champs has created a high-demand for blue and gold number thirty-five jerseys. In fact, Durant’s […]

Here is a story that evolved from a joke into a near tragedy. Although she has been roasted on the internet for comments she made regarding the Golden State Warriors losses in the NBA Finals, Ayesha Curry is the people’s choice when picking the type of wife or girlfriend that fans would want if they […]

The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is an annual awards show that airs on Nickelodeon, honoring the year’s biggest tv, movie, and sports stars, voted on by Nickelodeon viewers. Award winners receive a hollow orange blimp figurine, which also functions as a kaleidoscope. This year, Golden State Warriors star and NBA MVP Stephen Curry was nominated for three awards: Best Male Athlete, […]