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The Kobe Bryant tributes have poured in from around NBA Twitter and Instagram, in commemoration of what would have been the Lakers legend’s 45th birthday. Bryant, the NBA superstar who won five titles with the Lakers, passed away in January 2020. His former teammate Pau Gasol had a heartfelt tribute and photo for him on […]

A little over two decades into their existence, life in the NBA hasn’t always been easy for the New Orleans Pelicans. They’ve won just two playoff series in that time and have made the playoffs just three times since transforming from the Hornets into the Pelicans ahead of the 2013-14 season. Being a small market […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won two titles with the dynamic duo of Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol leading the way. The Lakers relied on Bryant’s clutch scoring and Gasol’s smooth post game and passing games en route to their championship wins, allowing fans to forget the Shaq-Kobe days, if only for a little while afterward. […]

Montrezl Harrell has undergone successful surgery on his right knee after rupturing his ACL during the NBA off-season. The news of the ACL injury came earlier this month after he had an MRI after suffering swelling in his right knee following a workout. The news, of course, was about as bad as it could be […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler made an appearance on the tennis court and even had a rally with World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. The US Open officially commences next week with qualifying currently ongoing. Meanwhile, the Stars of the Open took place Wednesday with the event benefiting Ukrainian relief efforts. Reigning US Open champion Alcaraz […]

Amid the drama between James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers, there have been growing fears on how the situation could affect Joel Embiid and his feelings towards the team and the whole situation he’s in. Harden has demanded a trade away from the Sixers, and it has since turned ugly after the Beard publicly shamed […]

A big concern that has derailed the Boston Celtics’ championship hopes has always been injuries. This has been the issue Jayson Tatum faced in the deciding game against the Miami Heat. It has also prevented Joe Mazzulla from fielding Malcolm Brogdon as a playmaker in the latter games of their NBA playoff runs. This is […]

Luka Doncic has well and truly established himself as one of the best players in the world. Just five seasons into his NBA career, his last four have seen him average at least 27 points and at least eight rebounds and assists, and last year those numbers were up to 32.4/8.6/8.0. He would be by […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry is getting candid on his mentality that helps him play without fear. The 4x NBA champion and 2x league MVP is one of the most successful and consistent players in the NBA, and a big part of that comes down to his mindset. During an interview, Curry spoke […]

Kobe Bryant was not afraid to take difficult shots, and as he demonstrated throughout the course of one of the most illustrious careers in NBA history, he was more than capable of making them. On what would have been the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar’s 45th birthday, his former teammate Trevor Ariza has shared a text […]

Natalia Bryant is commemorating the birthday of her late father, Kobe Bryant today. Kobe, who passed away in a helicopter crash in January 2020 along with daughter Gianna, would have been 45 years old. The former Los Angeles Lakers 5x NBA Champion and Hall of Famer was one of the best and most beloved NBA […]

Team France will head to the 2023 FIBA World Cup with high hopes. The number five ranked side in the world, they’ve never held the Naismith Trophy aloft but have finished third at the past two incarnations of the event, and with names like 3x Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert leading the charge, […]

A lot of NBA players are starting to get back into the groove. Training camps are set to commence soon and they need to shed the weight over the summer and develop new moves to make their individual styles of play less predictable. But, the Phoenix Suns duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker seem […]

Positional debates are nothing new to basketball. Every generation has their own set of legendary starting lineups that they would take over anybody. But, one of the most volatile positions in the NBA is the point guard spot. This makes it hard to qualify who the ‘true’ players are in that position. The Los Angeles […]

Anthony Edwards has had a strong start to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup campaign, putting in a number of strong performances throughout the lead-up to the tournament. On the back of those performances, Team USA coach Steve Kerr could hardly have been more effusive in his praise of the young Timberwolves’ star, saying that he […]

Basketball serves as a point of pride for fans of Team USA competing internationally. Sure, maybe our national sport is football, and our national pastime is baseball, but Basketball is undoubtedly the sport Americans feel most territorial over. Perhaps it’s because USA Basketball has historically dominated international competition, especially when the rules allowed for the […]

Montverde Academy forward Cooper Flagg is one of the biggest names in high school basketball. The Maine native is just 16 years old, yet he’s already established himself as a top player in the nation. So it should come as no surprise that Cooper Flagg is the early favorite to be the top pick in […]

This NBA offseason has been full of experienced, veteran players being on the move via free agency and trades. While many teams have put the finishing touches on their roster ahead of the start of training camp in September, there are still some looking to add a little bit more talent. Not many impactful free […]

LeBron James will forever be linked to legend Kobe Bryant for the impact that the two have had on the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers organization. With the NBA world celebrating and remembering Bryant on what would have been his 45th birthday, James took to Instagram to shout out his good friend.   View […]

The Washington Wizards franchise has been around for over 60 years now. Its first season in the NBA was all the way back in the 1961-62 season when the team was called the Chicago Packers. Despite being around for such a long time, the Wizards haven’t accomplished as much as some of the other older […]

Brandon Payne, Stephen Curry’s longtime trainer, obviously holds personal bias in favor of the Golden State Warriors icon. Assessing his justification behind his client’s recent “best point guard ever” boast, though, nevertheless provides further indication of just how high Curry ranks in that all-time hierarchy. Asked what makes Curry the greatest point guard of all […]

Like any great NBA player, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been working on his game over the summer. He even hit the gym this offseason with Celtics legend Paul Pierce. In a recent video posted to Tatum’s socials, the burgeoning star is seen watching film, working on his handle, and lifting weights alongside Pierce. […]

The FIBA World Cup is quickly approaching for Team USA, and they certainly have gold medal expectations after going undefeated in all of their exhibition matches. Out of all of their warmup games, the contest against Germany proved to be the toughest, although Team USA ultimately came roaring back from a 16-point deficit to beat […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann said he was a huge fan of the late Kobe Bryant and used to “get so mad and argue” when people said LeBron James was a better basketball player than him. Via “Sessions” on Tidal League: “I used to get mad when people were like, ‘LeBron is better [than […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t know for sure what Chris Paul’s role will be this season until training camp tips off in a few weeks. As October 2nd fast approaches, though, the future Hall-of-Fame floor general’s influence has already begun rubbing off on Jonathan Kuminga in recent pickup games— yet another indication Paul is best […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards continues to receive praise from those involved with Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Miami Heat coach and Team USA assistant Erik Spoelstra is the latest person to give Anthony Edwards an eye-opening compliment. Spoelstra did so by comparing the Timberwolves star to Dwyane Wade. Spoelstra was an […]

ESPN analyst and First Take host Stephen A. Smith clapped back at Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball’s attempt to prove he is healthy. "You really going to sit poolside on the bench and think because you getting up and sitting down… that makes you healthy? … Bro, you ain't healthy." Stephen A. Smith claps back […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves might be Team USA’s breakout star at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. That doesn’t mean he’s the best Team USA player, but Austin Reaves’ stock could rise more so than anyone else on the roster. Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, Tyrese Haliburton, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jalen Brunson are already […]

Any diehard basketball fan would relish the opportunity to have courtside seats and be around their favorite NBA team every single game. Just like the assistant coaches, floor cleaners, and ball boys, waterboys are an essential part of the success of every NBA team. Though their responsibilities in each game sound straightforward and aren’t as […]

Phoenix Suns starting center Deandre Ayton has plenty to prove. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft is the most criticized player on his team’s roster and is looking to “change the narrative” around him in the 2023-24 season. Ayton said in an interview he feels like the world hates him. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently in a world of headache after star James Harden started a public feud with president Daryl Morey. Harden’s latest move on social media just adds fuel to the Sixers fire as this looks like a saga that could drag out for quite some time, reports NBA Alerts.  “James Harden (@JHarden13) […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry openly said earlier this week on Gilbert Arenas’ podcast that he is the greatest point guard ever. While some people would agree with Steph, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo isn’t one. The First Take analyst went off Wednesday and passionately explained why Magic Johnson is undoubtedly No. 1 on the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made headlines on Tuesday when a clip went viral from his appearance on Gil’s Arena with Gilbert Arenas. Curry claimed that he was the best point guard of all-time, even ahead of Magic Johnson. The gargantuan claim apparently caught the attention of Michael Jordan, who vehemently disagrees with the […]

August 23 is a bittersweet day in the NBA world. That’s because it is Kobe Bean Bryant’s birthday. The all-time great Los Angeles Lakers star would have been 45 years old in 2023. Despite being gone for over three-and-a-half years now, Bryant’s legacy lives on, and his wife, Vanessa Bryant, helped remind us all of […]

There will be a huge burden on former Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson’s shoulders as he leads the way for the host country Philippines during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. In fact, the task ahead may be too tall for the now-Utah Jazz guard to take on, so he may need to channel his […]

Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin is currently an unrestricted free agent, as his one-year contract with the Boston Celtics is officially up. Although the Celtics haven’t brought him back, a potential return is still possible with Boston’s two open roster spots. Griffin, who’s been in Beantown for less than a year, had nothing but great things […]

Lamar Odom was a key cog on a championship roster. Odom flourished at one point in his pro basketball career after being crowned NBA Sixth Man of the Year and helping the Los Angeles Lakers win back-to-back NBA titles. Although Odom found himself making headlines for the wrong reasons late in his NBA career, no […]

Team USA is putting the finishing touches on their preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, with their first contest set to take place on Saturday, August 26th against New Zealand. In the meantime, the squad has been taking in the Philippines, and it sounds like Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is thoroughly enjoying […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has made headlines for consistently taking himself over Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade in the hierarchy of all-time NBA players. Nevertheless, it sounds like Richard Jefferson at least agrees with Pierce in terms of the clutch moments, taking Pierce over Wade in a last-second shot situation. 😳 https://t.co/EgToQS6GfR — Paul […]