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The Los Angeles Clippers in the late 2010s had a lot of depth and star power in their squad. Their stars up to their eighth man had such great name recall. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard’s link-up in the team raised expectations more than it did eyebrows. A lot of people were expecting them to […]

As the Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers trade saga wears on, with most expecting the seven-time All-Star to eventually land with the Miami Heat, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnaroski reports that conversations surrounding a Lillard trade could heat up closer to the start of NBA Training Camp. “The next real deadline is the start of training camp […]

Quin Snyder is one of the best NBA coaches. He took over a dysfunctional Utah Jazz team and led a revamped group to several playoff appearances. He was once selected as an All-Star Game head coach. Although he eventually left his post as head coach for the Jazz, Snyder is now manning the bench for […]

Although he never won any NBA championships, Tracy McGrady proved that he was one of the best scorers of the game in his prime. He is a seven-time NBA All-Star, two time scoring champion, and an NBA Most Improved Player of the Year winner. With T-Mac’s accomplishments in the NBA, have you ever wondered how […]

Former NBA point guard Mark Jackson spent nearly fifteen years as a member of ESPN’s NBA television broadcast team. But his time with the network has now come to an end. Jackson is out at ESPN, and the network has decided to have former Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers take Jackson’s place on ESPN’s NBA […]

As the NBA world enters the month of August, not much action is set to happen in terms of roster adjustments. Many teams have filled out who will be on their roster and are not looking to make any moves with the free agents that remain unsigned, which is not necessarily the best news for […]

To this day, Allen Iverson‘s Reebok sneakers are among the most popular in the brand’s footwear catalog. His “Question” and “Answer” models are still worn widely on the streets and fans can’t seem to get enough of the new colorways. Continuing their relationship with lifestyle retailer Packer, the Reebok Question Mid will receive its own […]

Marvin Bagley had a stellar college basketball career with Duke. However, he has struggled to translate his college success into the NBA. After a decent rookie season that saw him make the NBA All-Rookie First Team, Bagley has struggled to play like a second overall pick. While Bagley has yet to play up to expectations, […]

Damian Lillard’s time as the face of the Portland Trail Blazers is coming to an end. Through thick and thin, he has remained with and given the Blazers multiple chances to improve their championship outlook, yet both sides appear to be ready to move on after the seven-time All-Star requested a trade this offseason. Then […]

Nike continues to release retro versions of their athletes’ sneakers and it’s come with a heap of success. As Nike’s latest lifetime athlete, it’s no surprise that Kevin Durant and his brand are seeing a similar resurgence. Early August, fans will have a chance to grab one of the earliest models in his 16-shoe signature line. […]

With Fred VanVleet departing in free agency, Darko Rajakovic replacing Nick Nurse on the sideline and trade rumors swirling around All-Star Pascal Siakam, the Toronto Raptors are going to have a different look than we have become accustomed to heading into the 2023-24 season. This organization has focused on finding ways to become a more […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ Paul George has made a name for himself off of the court this offseason with the growing popularity of his podcast. He recently had his teammate Terance Mann on the show, and the two talked about how Kawhi Leonard is surprisingly the funniest player on the Clippers, via Podcast P presented […]

It’s not hyperbole to say that Bill Russell changed sports. The 11-time NBA champion passed away on this day last year. In the world’s moment of collective mourning for Mr. Russell, we celebrated his achievement in professional sports as well as his advocacy for social issues in the wake of the Civil Rights struggle. However, […]

Stephen A. Smith was not having any of Julius Erving’s top 10 all-time NBA players list. The 1983 NBA champion made headlines in a recent interview after naming his Top 10 all-time NBA players list and not including a certain Los Angeles Lakers star in LeBron James. The likes of Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill […]

Nike has been hard at work since announcing the continuation of the Kobe Bryant and Mamba brands. With the expected launch coming around August 8th, or 8/24 known as “Kobe Day”, the rumors of future releases have been stirring. Now, two more colorways are set to drop in Summer 2024 and sneaker fans are hyped. […]

Los Angeles Clippers wing Amir Coffey was arrested in L.A. over the weekend after a loaded gun was found in his vehicle by police during a routine traffic stop, according to TMZ Sports. Law enforcement pulled over a car  around 2:30 AM in Hollywood on Sunday morning and Coffey was a passenger in said vehicle. […]

The Houston Rockets ranked in the bottom five in defensive rating in each of the last three seasons. That should finally change in 2023-24 with defensive-minded head coach Ime Udoka fielding a roster featuring up-and-coming defensive star Tari Eason and veterans like Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet. As a rookie, Eason flashed some intriguing upside […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter to ever play in the NBA, and every single time he takes the court for the Golden State Warriors, he continues to redefine the game from 3-point range. Even though he’s accomplished more than enough to go down as one of the greatest players of his generation, not everyone […]

The 3-point shot has become ubiquitous in the NBA, with even centers getting the green light to let it fly from deep. Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert, however, is part of the dwindling population of players in the league who don’t take the deep ball on a regular basis. In fact, he has only […]

It’s been nearly two full months since Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets ended the franchise’s search for that elusive NBA title. But Murray is still (and understandably so) on a high after that incredible run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The high-scoring guard even reminded everyone of the amazing feat he put together in […]

While Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and family continue to navigate through USC guard Bronny James’ recent health scare, 16-year-old Bryce James, a four-star forward in the Class of 2025, continues to ramp up his own activity. As he continues to explore a transfer from Sierra Canyon High School, Bryce may find himself not at Campbell […]

The offseason has been characterized by the frantic NBA free agency window as well as rampant trade rumors involving some of the league’s biggest stars. At the same time, though, there have been multiple players that decided to tie the knot this summer. The latest addition to the list is New York Knicks star Jalen […]

The 1992 Dream Team was star-studded with names that are now all-time greats. Huge accomplishments also mean huge egos that need to be managed. While the team may have won the Olympics, their chemistry suffered with beefs arising left and right. Isiah Thomas was one of the stars that was omitted from the squad despite […]

It’s safe to say Charles Barkley’s beef with Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant isn’t going to end any time soon. Barkley and Durant have been at odds in recent years amid the NBA legend’s criticism of players today. In 2021 when Durant was still with the Brooklyn Nets, he even called Barkley an “idiot” for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been involved in plenty of trade rumors this offseason but if any persist, they don’t surround face of the franchise Zion Williamson, but seldom-used point guard Kira Lewis Jr. and starting center Jonas Valanciunas. Valanciunas, the No. 5 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, has spent the last two seasons […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a chance to be very good next season, relying on their defensive mastery to keep games close and make it tough for teams with more upper echelon talent to get them out the door. However, if the Nets want to be a legitimately formidable team, their offense has to improve mightily. […]

Clint Capela is still hearing his name in trade rumors, with some linking him to the Dallas Mavericks. Nothing has solidly formed on that front, but soccer fan Luka Doncic can still appreciate the Atlanta Hawks big man’s fandom of the said sport. Here’s Capela showing off his skills on the pitch. Clint Capela spending […]

After winning a championship in 2020 behind the heroics of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers faced plenty of adversity — not to mention media scrutiny — in the seasons that followed. Not just because LeBron and AD are lightning rods for impassioned debates but because the Lakers made the head-scratching decision […]

Stephen Curry is out of this world. The Golden State Warriors star is a talented player, with a bag of tricks so deep you couldn’t see the bottom of it. Curry consistently gave defenders fits with his otherworldly shooting and crazy handles. However, there’s a couple of people in the NBA that gave Curry the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry may be the greatest shooter in NBA history, but he refused to name one greatest player of all time in the LeBron James versus Michael Jordan debate. Curry was interviewed by Willie Geist on NBC’s Sunday TODAY show, and was grilled about his opinions on the greatest shooter, defender, […]

In preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe had his first training session with the Japanese men’s national basketball team this year around on Sunday, per Mainichi Japan. The 28-year-old should have a major role for Team Japan when the tournament begins on Aug. 25. In fact, Watanabe is “expected […]

Boxing legends define generations for most people. Many individuals vividly remember cheering on their favorite fighters during legendary matchups whether it is Joe Frazier against Muhammad Ali to Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. duking it out against each other. A new marquee matchup had just been settled. Errol Spence Jr. was completely mopped by […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry may be the greatest shooter in NBA history, but he knows very well how to recognize and acknowledge those before him. That’s exactly what he did in a recent interview when asked who he thinks is the GOAT shooter if he’s out of the equation. Curry quickly named Ray […]

I’m not entirely sure how and when the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James will end — if it ever will. Well, MJ’s trainer, Tim Grover, just brought forth a very interesting argument as to why he believes Jordan is the clear choice over the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. To make his case, […]

Hawks’ star guard Trae Young has carved a name for himself as one of the coldest players in the game and he’s done so while looking fly in his signature adidas basketball line. Now, Young and adidas will team to release the adidas Trae 3, just ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Check out our […]

Hall of Fame wing Tracy McGrady dazzled the NBA with an almost nonchalant dominance, one which not only earned him the nickname “The Big Sleep” but also spoke to just how talented the 7-time All-NBA selection was. “… I had extraordinary talent,” McGrady says, speaking to The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo, “but I actually worked my […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry revealed it was his 54-point game against the New York Knicks that led him to believe he’d be a future superstar. In a recent interview on TODAY, the four-time NBA champion revealed how it was that particular game at Madison Square Garden in 2013 that specifically saw the narrative […]

Former Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jaylen Nowell is one of the better free agents still available on the market, and although the Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in signing the 24-year-old, that no longer seems to be the case. “I know there were some recent reports that Jaylen Nowell from Minnesota is a potential target. […]

Hall of Fame small forward Julius Erving has long been outspoken in his NBA commentary, proffering his thoughts on the state of the league just days ago, sounding dismayed about the player movement amid stars like Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal asking out from their respective franchises. One might feel like that displeasure played a […]