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Jalen Green is set to make a huge splash entering the 2021 NBA Draft as a projected top-three pick. The freakishly athletic young stud from the G League Ignite program is arguably the best long-term prospect among this loaded draft class and has the potential to instantly upgrade any team and be a cornerstone for […]

The 2021 NBA Finals have been spectacular thus far. The series is tied 2-2 after the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a Game 4 win over the Phoenix Suns. It’s been back and forth so far, and it looks like this series could go the distance. A Giannis Antetokounmpo block — reminding some of the 2016 […]

LeBron James isn’t just leaving his mark on the NBA. After playing 18 seasons in the league, the King is setting his sights on various industries outside of basketball, such as Hollywood with the impending release of Space Jam 2. With his popularity soaring to new heights, it’s no wonder his stock in the card […]

The New York Knicks have been identified as one of the frontrunners to land Collin Sexton from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the offseason. The Cavs guard has been heavily linked to a move away from the Cavs this summer, and it looks like the Knicks are very interested in bringing his talents to the Big […]

The offseason for the New York Knicks is expected to be a busy one with tons of moving parts. After going 41-31 in Tom Thibodeau’s first year and exceeding all expectations by reaching the playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, the plans for Leon Rose and Co. have to be more […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made headlines when he said that he plans on finishing his career as a member of the Lakers. He cited many reasons and mentioned his family living in Los Angeles. The expectation has been that the Lakers would be his final stop in his storied, legendary NBA career. However, […]

As LeBron James’ storied career nears its conclusion, fans and pundits have wondered who would step up and take the mantle from him as the torch bearer of the NBA. Some could see Dallas Mavericks wunderkind Luka Doncic as one with the potential talent and charisma to not only become the face of the league, […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons appears to be on the trading block. After a horrible postseason run, it looks like the Sixers are now inclined to parting ways with the All-Star point guard. As it turns out, however, Philly won’t be sending Simmons to the Cavs in a deal centered around Kevin Love and Collin […]

It was earlier reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have made Collin Sexton available in trade talks. The 22-year-old now appears to be excess to requirements for the Cavs, and at this point, three teams have emerged as the frontrunners to land the 6-foot-1 point guard. According to Evan Dammarell of SB Nation, the Miami Heat, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers experienced the sweet taste of victory after dispatching the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals. Though they finally broke that championship drought, there have been several heartbreaking moments throughout the team’s history. Fred McLeod We’ll start our sad moments in Cavaliers history with the loss of Fred McLeod. A Strongsville, […]

Jrue Holiday isn’t a three-time All-Defensive team member for nothing. In Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks point guard busted out an epic chase-down block on Devin Booker — one that is reminiscent of that unforgettable LeBron James block on Andre Iguodala some years ago. Booker had a clear path to […]

The Detroit Pistons won the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery last month and are in position to draft Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the draft. While the current expectation is that the Pistons will indeed take Cunningham with that pick, there are teams inquiring about a potential trade involving that selection, including the […]

Kevin Love’s future with the Cleveland Cavaliers has always been in limbo. It just feels like he has seen his name dragged into trade rumors perpetually. Love’s recent comments on Draymond Green, however, could get the rumor mill going again as a potential move to the Golden State Warriors. This also isn’t the first time […]

The US Men’s Basketball teams are always intriguing because of the amazing star power usually fielded on the rosters, which also yields some subtle recruitment for the NBA season. It appears that there’s one star that Kevin Durant has a perfect opportunity to recruit to his Brooklyn Nets as the team stars their training in […]

Without a doubt, LeBron James is the top guy that comes to mind when talking about the NBA. With four championship rings to his name and countless records broken, The King is definitely the go-to guy for everything basketball. Apart from his performance on the court, James can also be counted on as one of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns, but they are not losing hope. Besides, they have a coach in Ty Lue who knows what it takes to come back from such massive deficit. Lue is in familiar territory as he tries to erase another 3-1 lead, […]

Currently holding the No. 3 pick in this year’s NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot going for them right now. This comes with plenty of opportunities for their front office to explore, specifically how to use this pick as leverage to facilitate a trade. This summer is bound to have plenty of blockbuster […]

Isaiah Thomas is not losing hope he’ll get another crack at the NBA. In fact, he is more confident than ever as he has stayed prepared whenever he gets the call. Taking it to Twitter to respond to his doubters and haters thinking he is done and has no way back to the NBA, Thomas […]

It’s that time of the year once again: the NBA Playoffs. It’s where the players get chippy, the scores get close, and games feel like they actually matter. The most iconic moments in basketball history happen in the Playoffs; star player duels, 7-game classics, and of course, the beloved underdog Cinderella runs. However, on the […]

The Phoenix Suns announced general manager James Jones as the 2020-21 NBA Executive of the Year on Sunday ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. As a player, Jones won championships with LeBron James on both the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Naturally, LeBron took to Twitter to congratulate his former teammate: YELLING […]

Let’s admit it. The playoffs just isn’t the same without LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Don’t get me wrong, though. The postseason has been nothing short of spectacular thus far. However, it just feels like there’s something missing. After a truly disappointing first-round exit, LeBron and the Lakers were sent on an early […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is one of the biggest names that recently declared his intention to suit up for Team USA in the coming Olympics. Dame clearly has his eyes set on a gold medal with the national team, but at the same time, former NBA champ Channing Frye suggests that Lillard might […]

Even though he’s still growing and developing as a young talent in this league, Jarrett Allen has established himself as one of the best rim protectors, rebounders, and shot blockers. His tireless defensive efforts, post moves, and presence as a lob threat are what will make him a highly sought-after free agent this summer, especially […]

Collin Sexton is the best thing the Cleveland Cavaliers have going for them. However, there appears to be some friction and uncertainty about their marriage moving forward. Recent reports have suggested and stated that the Cavaliers could be open to moving Sexton this offseason (Terry Pluto of the Plain Dealer brought up this possibility). The […]

Without a doubt, the sharp rise in value and demand for sports cards have driven the market to insane heights during the past few months. Businesses, such as Goldin Auctions, have capitalized on this trend to make the hobby more visible and accessible to new collectors. While they’ve been doing great for the most part, […]

It’s official. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is going to change his jersey number to no. 6 from no. 23 next season. For those diligently following his career, James actually wanted the jersey number change two summers ago. However, Nike—the official apparel producer of the NBA—had already made too much no. 23 jerseys to […]

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. […]

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 […]

Don’t expect to hear LeBron James and Rich Paul chopping it up on the “The Bill Simmons Podcast” anytime soon (not that you were). The most infamous written reaction to LeBron James’ “Decision” free agency announcement in July 2010 came courtesy of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, via a bitter Comic Sans letter to fans. […]

As LeBron James continue to play at a top tier level at age 36, The King has a decorated NBA career which includes him winning four championships and Finals MVPs. He has also earned league MVP and All-NBA distinctions throughout his career. Because of this, he is part of the GOAT conversation that pits him […]

Breakups are never fun, and it’s no different in the NBA. Entire organizations or even cities are often heartbroken thanks to the actions of one player. There is a long history of messy NBA breakups, but these are the worst ones. Messiest NBA Breakups 3. Kevin Durant leaves the Oklahoma City Thunder We all know […]

LeBron James made the decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2018 offseason. Of course, this was met with a fair amount of criticism, as he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for a second time. Despite this fact, the former No. 1 overall pick won an NBA title in his second year in […]

There’s no denying that what Stephen Curry is doing for the Golden State Warriors this season is simply jaw-dropping. He’s almost single-handedly carried the Dubs throughout the course of the season and they are now on the brink of another playoff run. If you ask Nick Young, however, he believes that what Steph is doing […]

LeBron James has had a historic career… just not with the New York Knicks. He has been a generational athlete since joining the NBA in 2003. He’s in his 18th year and still dominates the court like he always has. James is currently chasing his fifth title with the Los Angeles Lakers after winning three […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers first joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1970, along with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Buffalo Braves. As a franchise, the Cavs haven’t found much success and only have one championship to show for throughout its 50-year tenure in the league. The current crop in Cleveland hasn’t fared better […]

If you could have any player in NBA history to take the biggest shot of the game to win the NBA Finals, most would probably pick Michael Jordan or perhaps Kobe Bryant. Some may even consider Kevin Durant. However, not a lot would entrust the ball to LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has […]

For a while now, NBA fans have engaged in an ongoing debate: Who is the greatest player in league history? Some are quick to answer with Michael Jordan, while others would mention names like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, or even Bill Russell. In this piece, we’ll make an argument for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron […]

Kevin Love has been to battle with Kyrie Irving many times in the past during their time together with the Cavs. Love knows his buddy well, and at this point, he is confident that Kyrie will be able to get the job done for the Brooklyn Nets despite the bigger-than-basketball controversy he’s currently in the […]

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers play-in matchup will mark the first high-stakes meeting between LeBron James and Stephen Curry since the 2018 Finals. Nature is healing. “Our paths have been crossed again,” the Lakers star said. “It’s always been a respect, a level of respect that’s even beyond the game of basketball. […]