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Stephen A. Smith is known for his boisterous personality and humor as the host of ESPN’s “First Take.” Perhaps the most memorable moment of his career was his epic rant on the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for Pau Gasol, which sent former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown to the Memphis Grizzlies. Brown is widely […]

Professional athletes that just got newly drafted tend to make a habit of making exorbitant life decisions. Some go for a fancy car while others immediately try to help their family out by buying them a house. Other choices may be purely cosmetic and influenced by people in the league. This is exactly what San […]

Josh Giddey needed just 24 minutes to notch up a near triple-double in a dominant display by both he and his Australian Boomers against Venezuela in the lead-up to the FIBA World Cup on Monday. The Boomers dominated from the outset, taking a 27-16 lead in the first quarter before seriously putting on the brakes, […]

Mikal Bridges praised USA basketball teammate and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and insisted he should be respected for his game at this time. Via the Los Angeles Times: “This ain’t no underdog s— no more,” Bridges said. “He’s here.” Reaves, who went undrafted in 2021, has carved a big role for the Los […]

The legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant continues to live on with the constant releases of shoes he wore during his playing days. With Nike announcing the re-launch of the Nike Kobe line, other brands are also paying tribute with their re-releases. Kobe’s first partner, adidas, will be releasing one of his original […]

In his annual column, The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III broaches an interesting topic just after his opening paragraphs, listing 2021 No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham as the only untouchable player on the Detroit Pistons roster. For our new NBA fans, an untouchable player means an individual that — though they could always find themselves […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey woke up to headlines involving their franchise on Monday morning, as 10-time All-Star James Harden did not hold back his true feelings regarding the organization. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization he’s a part of,” Harden […]

Stephen A. Smith revealed the two NBA Hall of Famers he’d like most to debate with. Smith is arguably the face of sports debating today and prides himself on his ability to win a debate on any topic. He has largely debated with the likes of Skip Bayless and Max Kellerman over the years. However, […]

The Boston Celtics franchise has been around for quite a long time. Its first season as a pro team came all the way back in the 1946-47 season when the NBA was called the Basketball Association of America or BAA. The Celtics are one of the most successful franchises in North American pro sports. The […]

The 2019 NBA Draft came with high expectations for the New York Knicks, as they owned the third overall pick and had a chance to add a potential future All-Star to their locker room. RJ Barrett was the Knicks’ selection and while he has been undeniably productive for them through his first four seasons, he […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis agreed to a three-year max contract extension, the numbers turned a lot of heads. Davis will make over $50 million per season under the new deal, with the third-year player option for more than $60 million. And  ESPN mouthpiece Stephen A Smith told Paul George why those […]

Paul Pierce is easily one of the most respected basketball players in NBA history. The Hall of Famer is a NBA champion, Finals MVP, 10-time All-Star, and has four All-NBA selections. He’s also one of the 10 greatest Celtics of all time. With Pierce’s achievements in the NBA, have you ever wondered how a guy […]

Stephen A Smith appeared on Paul George’s podcast, so there is no doubt that a flurry of sound bites will come out from the episode. One sound bite in particular is in regards to the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James, to which Stephen A Smith makes sure to mention Rich Paul, reports […]

Almost every single NBA player is driven by money and the desire to win. For James Harden, these two things have never been more important, which has led to one of the league’s most mysterious situations. Harden requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this offseason after opting into his $35.6 million contract for […]

Former Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade is one of the most accomplished players of his generation. So it should come as no surprise that the 13-time NBA All-Star and three-time champion was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Former Dallas Mavericks big man Dirk Nowitzki, former Los Angeles Lakers big […]

Darvin Ham is as steadfastly optimistic as anybody on the planet, so it’s no surprise that he believes the Los Angeles Lakers have the pieces in place to deliver the franchise’s 18th NBA championship. Speaking at a Basketball Without Borders event in South Africa, Ham projected confidence that the Lakers — following a productive offseason […]

James Harden made waves that rippled through the NBA world when he called Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey a “liar” and said he’ll never play for a team that employs Morey. After that proclamation, the James Harden trade odds swung dramatically, as did the odds that he’ll ever play for the Sixers again or […]

Popularly known as AK47, Andrei Kirilenko is arguably the best NBA player from Russia. Throughout his NBA career, Kirilenko has one All-Star Game appearance, three All-Defensive team selections, and once led the NBA in blocks. Given Kirilenko’s accomplishments in the NBA, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. […]

They say fame can change a man, but Victor Wembanyama has a solid foundation that suggests he will not lose sight of his values or priorities. All bets are off when it comes to his physical appearance, though. The San Antonio Spurs rookie is already rocking a drastically different hairstyle, one that might be inspired […]

James Harden shocked the NBA world Monday by calling Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar.” Harden had previously wanted to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, but a deal never came to fruition. His frustration has clearly boiled over, evidenced by his statement on Morey. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski later wrote […]

Dallas Mavericks‘ star Luka Doncic has been hard at work balling for Slovenia’s National Team in preparation for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Although his squad took the loss against the United States on Saturday (Doncic DNP), Jordan Brand is still pumping out the colorways for the Jordan Luka 2 ‘Safari’. Check out our Sneakers […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is looking to take the NBA world by storm in his first season. As the NBA offseason progresses, Victor Wembanyama is taking care of his off the court opportunities while he can, as he and Nike basketball have teased his ‘Extraterrestrial’ campaign, via Nike Basketball. Who knew aliens wore […]

The Phoenix Suns unveiled their preseason schedule Monday, which includes a first game against their former coach, Monty Williams, and the Detroit Pistons. 2023 Phoenix Suns Preseason Schedule ☄️ pic.twitter.com/4pEswHrN3O — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 14, 2023 The Suns begin preseason play Sunday, Oct. 8 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., at noon PT. […]

There’s no secret that San Antonio Spurs youngster Victor Wembanyana will be coming into the league as one of, if not the most hyped up rookie of all time. And his NBA 2K24 rating certainly reflects that. Wembanyama, despite not playing a single minute in the NBA, will be coming into the game as an […]

Former Denver Nuggets and current Orlando Magic guard Garry Harris claimed Nikola Jokic did not care if he won the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player award, which was given to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Via “Club 520 Podcast”: "He literally has no ego… he didn't really want to win the MVP this year. Once […]

The NBA offseason gives superstars the chance to relax, spend time with family, and get their bodies right for the upcoming season. Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo is carving out some time to be an ambassador for the sport during Nike’s current basketball tour in China and even gave fans a sneak peek at his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden trade saga of 2023 reached its most fiery point on Monday morning when the Beard let loose on Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey during a tour in China for Adidas. Harden called Morey a “liar”, saying that he’ll never play for the team as long as he’s at […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

LeBron James is arguably the greatest player ever. He’s also been extremely consistent throughout the course of his NBA career, something that’s translated to the NBA 2K franchise. James is always among the highest rated players in the game which did not change with his 96 rating in NBA 2K24. Ronnie 2K recently addressed the […]

Like father like son, Tim Hardaway Jr. has also made a name for himself in the NBA. The younger Hardaway has averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in his career. He also was an All-Rookie First Team member. Give Hardaway’s reputation as one of the best role players in the NBA, […]

With less than a month to go before the release of the newest installment in the NBA 2K franchise, NBA 2K24, the ratings for the league’s most prominent players have begun to come out on social media, with reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic coming in as the game’s highest-rated current player at a 98 overall. […]

Despite assembling their last championship squad, Danny Ainge was sometimes criticized for playing it safe during his long tenure as Boston Celtics general manager. Well, he recently confirmed one instance of him standing pat that should make the Green Teamers feel grateful. “Some of the best trades I ever made were the ones I wasn’t […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers look to be officially done with each other after The Beard publicly said in China over the weekend that Daryl Morey is a liar and he will never play for the Sixers franchise again. Well, it appears the guard may have a reason to be upset. On Saturday, the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns may be at a crossroads when it comes to his career trajectory with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his international career with the Dominican Republic seems to be taking off. After much thought, Towns decided to rejoin his national team for the first time since 2013, giving them a much better chance of reaching […]

The architect of the famous Golden State Warriors dynasty of the mid 2010s, former general manager Bob Myers, has a found a new home — but not in another NBA team’s front office. Myers is moving to the broadcast booth, joining ESPN as a studio analyst and a game analyst, per Ronce Rajan of the […]

Dirk Nowitzki is a Basketball Hall of Famer with a humility that is just as astonishing. All the accolades, fame, and records Nowitzki enjoyed and collected during his incredible playing career never got to his head. He is still the down-to-earth seven-footer from Germany even though he’s already reached the Nirvana of basketball by getting […]

James Harden, against his wishes, remains with the Philadelphia 76ers. He very badly wants to be traded from the Sixers to the Los Angeles Clippers, but the teams have not come to an agreement on a deal. The standoff between the two teams is being put on pause. Now, Harden and the Sixers get to […]

When it was reported over the weekend that the Phialdelphia 76ers were no longer pursuing a James Harden trade despite both sides agreeing to do so, NBA fans knew fireworks were coming. Though, many likely did not anticipate them coming so quickly or thunderously. Following Harden’s scathing “liar” comment about Sixers president of basketball operations […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be involved in GOAT debates with Michael Jordan for the rest of time. LeBron James probably couldn’t care less who is considered the GOAT, although his former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade might have a stance on the debate that upsets James, reports Legion Hoops. “Michael Jordan is […]