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One could make the argument that Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the world right now. As he prepares for his 11th NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks, the two-time MVP is not in the news for his talents nor his team’s ambitions for the upcoming season. The talk surrounding Giannis is instead focused […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t help but hit back at US track star Noah Lyles for his rather controversial comments on NBA champions labeling themselves as “World Champions.” For those who missed it, Lyles took offense over the label and mocked the NBA and its players for the rather pretentious tag. Some people agreed […]

The Phoenix Suns announced they will unveil permanent banners and murals as part of a reimagined Ring of Honor at their home arena, Footprint Center, at halftime of their home opener against the Utah Jazz Oct. 28. Suns legends Amar’e Stoudemire and Shawn Marion, who will be inducted into the Ring of Honor this season, […]

Pau Gasol enjoyed an illustrious professional basketball career, winning two NBA titles with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers while also making six All-Star teams across his 18-year career in the Association. Gasol returned to his roots with FC Barcelona before hanging up the sneakers for good in 2021. The Lakers rewarded Gasol’s contributions […]

First things first: Chris Paul will primarily come off the bench with the Golden State Warriors in 2023-24. Steve Kerr might downsize his starting lineup against certain opponents, inserting Paul for Kevon Looney like he did with Jordan Poole last season. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson certainly won’t play 82 games, either, and Golden State’s […]

You’ve probably seen someone say this already in the past 24ish hours, but it bears repeating: the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets have the chance to do the funniest thing ever. The Sixers solving their James Harden situation by trading him back to Brooklyn for Ben Simmons is the blockbuster to end all blockbusters. But […]

NBA fans have a lot to say about referee and Bethune-Cookman alumnus Eric Lewis. Lewis suddenly retired today following an investigation into his social media conduct that started in May. Lewis allegedly created a Twitter burner account where he would defend referees against criticism from NBA fans on social media. The investigation caused him to […]

There was only one man who struck fear in Michael Jordan every time he stepped on the basketball court. You’d think it was anyone from the Bad Boy Pistons or Larry Bird, but surprisingly, he wasn’t even an NBA player. Let’s be real, it’s hard to intimidate a player of Jordan’s caliber. Whenever someone tries […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They are on the brink of setting a National League record in home runs in a single month after previously setting a new team record. Nick Nurse picked the right time to make his first visit to Citizens Bank Park. Nurse, the new head […]

Recently announcing his retirement from the NBA, Udonis Haslem will always be known as the heart and soul of the Miami Heat. Spending all 20 seasons of his career in South Beach, Haslem retires with three championship rings in six different appearances in the NBA Finals, as well as the team’s all-time leader in offensive […]

Does LeBron James not get tired? Earlier this week, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James claimed he doesn’t get tired during a workout video. However, Stephen A. Smith is not buying LeBron’s comments. In the video, LeBron shared a motivational message, saying, “You tell yourself you’re tired, you’re gonna be tired. I don’t get tired.” […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the face of the Milwaukee Bucks, but could that be set to change in the near future? Antetokounmpo recently made some eye-opening comments in regards to a potential extension with the Bucks, indicating that he could be plotting a way out of Milwaukee in due time. If that’s the case, Keyshawn Johnson […]

Eric Lewis has been an official in the NBA since 2005 and he has refereed 1,098 career games. He’s also officiated 82 total playoff games and six NBA Finals games through the years. However, his 19-year career with the NBA has come to an end, as Lewis informed the league office on Wednesday that he […]

Tuesday, October 10th will bring back some memories for Luka Doncic. Per NBA Communications, The Dallas Mavericks will face reigning EuroLeague champions Real Madrid in preseason action in Spain, the same team that Luka starred for before taking his talents to the Association. Doncic played for Madrid from 2015-18. He was then selected third overall […]

The United States men’s national basketball team has rolled through FIBA Basketball World Cup competition so far. They went 3-0 in group play, with their most recent victory coming over Jordan, 110-62. With their undefeated record in group play, Team USA now moves on to the second round. Many fans have wondered if the American […]

Ben Simmons opened up on his health and mindset Tuesday during a lengthy interview with ESPN’s Andscape. The three-time All-Star spoke confidently about his ability to turn a corner this season, calling his body “the strongest it’s been” since joining Brooklyn. Simmons also left no doubt about what position he’ll be playing for the Nets […]

The 2022-23 NBA season did not end the way the Dallas Mavericks anticipated when the year began. Just after they had reached the Western Conference Finals, the Mavs were unable to make it back to the playoffs, casting a lot of doubt on what their future looks like with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading […]

It’s been quite a year for Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves. The 25-year-old became a break out star for the Lakers, particularly during the team’s Conference Finals run where he put up multiple 20 point games and established himself as one of the team’s top players outside of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Since […]

After a disappointing first season with the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmons opened up about his injury struggles, rehab process and more in a tell-all interview with ESPN’s Andscape. Among the topics Simmons dished on was his rocky relationship with head coach Jacque Vaughn last season: “I feel like our relationship, to start, was terrible,” he […]

Stephen A. Smith never shies away from criticizing NBA players, especially Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. Simmons, who missed a lot of the 2022-23 season due to a back injury, was his latest target on First Take Wednesday morning. Smith attacked the Aussie for earning paychecks without playing and vowed for the former Sixer to […]

Team USA recently finished their first three games at the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a perfect 3-0 record after defeating Jordan 110-62 on Wednesday. Advancing to the next stage of the tournament, the Americans have their eyes set on capturing USA Basketball’s first gold medal at the World Cup since 2014. A team led […]

Hearing the word “injury” in any sentence involving Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is cause for concern. The 2018 All-Star has been plagued by various injuries throughout his eight-year career, and he was most recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The Latvian big man was just dealt to the C’s earlier this summer, so many began […]

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have a growing rivalry. Earlier this season, Suns guard Devin Booker and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic were involved in a face-to-face trash-talking session late in a game Phoenix won on the road March 5. Earlier this week, an audio clip from what Booker and Doncic said to each other […]

Pau Gasol can be remembered for his All-Star days as a Laker, when he formed a dynamic duo with Kobe Bryant that resulted in back-to-back NBA championships for the Purple and Gold. Apart from being a two-time NBA champion, Gasol is also a six-time All-Star, a four-time All-NBA team player, a former Rookie of the […]

Team USA is cruising so far in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. They are 3-0 after defeating Jordan by a score of 110-62, making them perfect through the group stage after big wins against New Zealand and Greece. Anthony Edwards, one of the tournament’s biggest stars, put on a show with 22 points, eight boards […]

With September about to begin, many teams around the NBA are filling the last couple of roster spots they may have open with players willing to accept minimum contracts. For PJ Washington and the Charlotte Hornets, this was not the case, as they recently agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract. Washington, who entered the […]

Team USA wrapped up their group stage action in dominant fashion on Wednesday morning, as they destroyed Jordan by a score of 110-62. Everyone seemed to have a good outing for America against a clearly overmatched opponent, and after the game, Mikal Bridges explained how Team USA managed to easily dispatch their latest opponents. The Americans […]

Jayson Tatum is best known for his work as one of the best all-around superstars in the NBA. His ability to score on the offense and be an All-NBA-caliber player is a testament to his greatness. He further proves his journey on the court all the way from Chaminade High School up to the Duke […]

It is the offseason in the NBA but the work doesn’t stop for Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, who is in Japan to lead Slovenia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Doncic, as expected, has been dominating on the court for Slovenia. When there are no games, Doncic apparently busies himself in blowing his team’s […]

Whenever the subject of whoever has the best handles comes up, one of the names that always comes to the forefront of the discussion is Kyrie Irving’s. The Dallas Mavericks star point guard has never been shy to flaunt his endless bag of dribbling tricks, confounding defenders and dazzling the fans with every act of […]

During the 2022-23 season, there was much anticipation for when Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James would break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record that stood for more than three decades. And on February 7, 2023, James etched his name atop the NBA’s regular season scoring leaderboard — ending the season with 38,652 points. The […]

One of the most hilarious rumors that swirled around NBA Twitter during the 2022-23 season was that Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ nascent guard, was dating renowned pop icon Taylor Swift. Plenty of fans believed the altered photo that was making the rounds; but in the end, Reaves himself shot down the rumor, saying […]

Japan are out of the running for the 2023 FIBA World Cup championship, as they finished third in Group D — behind Germany and Australia. However, Japan main man and Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe shows that Aka-tsuki Faibu is not going to just take their foot off the pedal just because they failed to […]

The Dallas Mavericks, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading the way, are a really good team. However, three-time NBA champion and former Coach of the Year Byron Scott doesn’t think the Mavs will be a force in the West. Maybe the Mavs can become playoff contenders with all the talent they have, but Scott […]

As if it was not clear by now, Austin Reaves has arrived. It has been a whirlwind year for the Los Angeles Lakers breakout and FIBA World Cup standout, who is still processing his massive leap in popularity. It can be difficult to stay humble when murals are being made in your honor, but the […]

Stan Van Gundy just suffered a big loss that was bigger than basketball. The former NBA head coach had to deal with the unfortunate and sudden passing of his wife, Kimberly Van Gundy. A lot of people in the world of sportscasting and individuals within the association have expressed their condolences. But, nothing beats the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to honor late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant in a game this week. The Dodgers will be hosting a Lakers Night during their September 1 home game against the Atlanta Braves, and a special guest will be on the Dodger Stadium field before the contest. It was announced […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is no stranger to the trials and tribulations faced by an NBA owner. Cuban has dealt with lots of turbulence since purchasing the Mavs in 2000, but there’s one thing that stands out as the most difficult part of the job. Cuban recently stopped by the Pat Bev Pod, hosted by […]

Former NBA player Eddie Johnson has some thoughts on Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent non-commitment to stay in Milwaukee in the long term. Johnson recently addressed his position on Antetokounpo’s comments on Sirius XM NBA Radio. “I think the pressure now is on him to say ‘OK, I want to duplicate what I did […]