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Karl Malone was a prominent figure during the recently-concluded NBA All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City. The Hall of Famer is widely considered as one of, if not the greatest player in Utah Jazz franchise history, which is why it comes as no surprise that he made a handful of appearances throughout the weekend. Malone […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to sign big man Meyers Leonard to a 10-day contract came as a shock for some. After all, he hasn’t played in an NBA game for over two years now, with his failure to find a team closely linked to his controversial comments in the past. Nonetheless, the Bucks have done […]

The Chicago Bulls wasted little time in signing Patrick Beverley after the feisty veteran hit free agency. Pat Bev was able to secure a contract buyout with the Orlando Magic following his NBA trade deadline move from the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, the 34-year-old is headed back home to Chicago. The Bulls did well to […]

Patrick Beverley has always dreamed about playing for the Chicago Bulls, so much so that he even declared his desire to suit up for his hometown team a decade ago. Now that Beverley is heading to the Bulls, his old tweet from 2012 resurfaced once again. In the said post, he wrote: “Just got this […]

The Miami Heat had the NBA world buzzing after they officially announced the arrival of Kevin Love in South Beach on Monday. Heat big man Bam Adebayo, who is coming off his second NBA All-Star Game appearance on Sunday night, had nothing but good things to say about Love joining the squad. It’s safe to […]

Newly-acquired Kevin Love will wear number 42 with the Miami Heat, the team announced. Kevin Love was averaging 8.5 points on 20 minutes per game with the Cleveland Cavaliers before he was bought out. He wore the number zero with the Cavaliers, the team he won a championship with in 2016. By wearing number 42 […]

A Philadelphia Eagles fan really thought it was a good idea to prematurely proclaim a Super Bowl 57 win with a celebratory tattoo. Unfortunately for the said supporter, and as every football fan knows, Philly failed to get it done against the Kansas City Chiefs. Amusingly enough, the Eagles fan did their best to fix […]

Patrick Beverley is excited to join the Chicago Bulls. And why wouldn’t he be? The veteran guard was from the city and grew up watching the team in its best days, and it just seems fitting that he’s back where everything started for him. After news of his move to the Bulls surfaced, Beverley took […]

There has been a lot of concern surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar had some tests done on his right wrist on Monday, and fans will be glad to know that the results have been encouraging. It appears that Giannis and the Bucks have dodged a bullet here. NBA guru Shams Charania has […]

Paul George has been campaigning for the Los Angeles Clippers to sign Russell Westbrook, and the superstar finally got his wish on Monday after it has been revealed that the veteran guard is joining them after his buyout with the Utah Jazz. Naturally, George was hyped up after hearing the news, so much so that […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks look to make a strong run into the postseason, the team is looking to a controversial big man for improvement. Now almost two years removed from the NBA, the Bucks are hoping he can put his past behind him and provide Milwaukee with some help in the paint. The Bucks are […]

It’s official. Patrick Beverley has made a decision on his future after parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers just before the NBA trade deadline. The 34-year-old was shipped off to the Orlando Magic, where he was eventually able to secure a contract buyout with the team. A handful of teams were in the mix […]

To say that Jayson Tatum was excited to debut his new signature shoe during Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game would be an understatement at this point. The Boston Celtics superstar finally laced up in his brand-new Jordan Tatum 1, and boy did he make a splash. After the game, Tatum admitted that he was indeed gunning […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo lasted just one play during Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game. He quickly checked himself out after scoring the first two points of the exhibition contest as the Milwaukee Bucks star continues to nurse a concerning wrist injury. According to reports, Giannis is now going to get more tests done on his wrist, which is […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend is officially over, which means the regular season is entering its final chapter. However, organizations such as the Sacramento Kings could still be pursuing the missing pieces of their puzzles to finish the year strong and compete in the postseason. The Kings are 32-25 on the year, claiming the no. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had the basketball world buzzing after it was confirmed on Monday that Russell Westbrook was headed back to LA. The former league MVP had reportedly agreed to a deal with the Clippers following his contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. Russ is now officially headed back to LA after recently parting […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar duo Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving ended up on the same team on Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game after both of them were picked by West captain LeBron James. Kyrie made his presence felt during the game, while Luka was happy to let his other teammates take over. Both players, however, had some […]

The NBA is under scrutiny after allowing Utah Jazz great and Hall of Famer Karl Malone to participate in their All-Star festivities in Salt Lake City over the weekend. Malone impregnated a 13-year-old girl when he was 20 years of age. His rare presence in front of the media brought the allegations back to light. […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game might’ve been held in Utah, but it was all about Boston last night, as Celtics star Jayson Tatum took home the MVP award after a record-breaking performance. While Tatum dropped 55 points in a game that admittedly has little defense, winning the All-Star MVP trophy meant a lot to him. […]

Kyrie Irving is a free agent this summer, and NBA legend Vince Carter believes that he will most-likely sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically because LeBron James selected him in the draft for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. “I look forward to seeing how this plays out, ” Vince Carter said on ESPN. “More […]

Russell Westbrook has found his next NBA home. The Southern California native didn’t have to go far to find it, either. The former league MVP plans to sign with the LA Clippers upon reaching a buyout with the Utah Jazz, his agent told ESPN on Monday. That news comes just short of two weeks after […]

Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been under fire for his comments about being ‘fine in the West’ for a while, and even more when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were traded to the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks. Morant spoke during All-Star weekend about how he assesses the Western Conference after the deadline. “I’m just […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have 23 games remaining in their 2022-23 season. Over the All-Star break, LeBron James deemed them among the “most important” he’s faced. “It’s 23 of the most important games of my career, for a regular season. It’s the type of mindset that I have, and I hope the guys will have, […]

After much anticipation and recruiting, Russell Westbrook is going to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The move will undoubtedly attract a lot of skepticism as Westbrook’s tenure with the Lakers was arguably the nadir of his Hall of Fame career. There is certainly cause for hope among Clippers fans, however. He possesses certain intangibles […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to maximize their lineup combinations as they pursue a championship. It all starts with Joel Embiid and James Harden but it takes more. The talent around them has to take advantage of their talent and impact the game. Enter Georges Niang. Although the 6-foot-7 power forward is not very well-rounded […]

After rumors throughout the past seasons, it seems Russell Westbrook has found a new home for the remainder of the season. The guard is reportedly signing with the Los Angeles Clippers once he officially finalizes a buyout with the Utah Jazz. He joined the Salt Lake City franchise via a trade that involved D’Angelo Russell, […]

Russell Westbrook is going from the Los Angeles Laters to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Skip Bayless of FOX Sports does not believe that the signing will work out. “The problem with Russell Westbrook is he still believes he’s a SUPERSTAR,” Skip Bayless said on Twitter. “No player is more delusional about who he currently […]

Mac McClung’s Slam Dunk Contest performance saved the day during All-Star Weekend. The All-Star Game itself was heavily criticized and fans weren’t excited about the dunk contest field prior to McClung’s superb effort. Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James got brutally honest on McClung following his performance. “He solidified himself as probably one of the […]

Russell Westbrook is the newest Los Angeles Clipper — but that didn’t do much for the team’s NBA Championship odds, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Westbrook is reportedly planning to sign with the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, but the team’s odds to win a title remain at +1200. The Former NBA MVP finalized his […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend is officially in the books, which means the season is entering its final stages. Thanks to a busy trade deadline, the league saw several new title contenders emerge in the past few weeks. This is the case with the Phoenix Suns, who pulled off a massive blockbuster at the trade […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have done all they can do at and around the trade deadline to set up a run at the NBA title. Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and John Wall are out, while Bones Hyland, Eric Gordon, and Mason Plumlee are in. Now, a Russell Westbrook-Clippers union is on the horizon, but unfortunately […]

The TBS and TNT All-Star Game broadcast featured the “Inside the NBA” crew of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and Charles Barkley. They were also joined by Golden State Warriors’ star and fellow TNT crew member Draymond Green on the broadcast, with Green working as a sideline reporter. However, Green and Barkley got into […]

Out of all the contending iterations of the Philadelphia 76ers over the past few years, this 2022-23 team appears to be the team most equipped to make a deep postseason run. Joel Embiid has never played at a higher level, not a small feat given how well he has played over the past few seasons. […]

2023 NBA All-Star Weekend has now officially wrapped up. Without a doubt, Mac McClung rejuvenated the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night with an eye-popping performance that impressed every basketball fan around the world. But if you’re asking Stephen A. Smith, there is only one person to blame for the competition falling off in popularity […]

Russell Westbrook is headed back to Hollywood, this time to be with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Utah Jazz are buying out Westbrook and once that transaction is over, he is reportedly going to join Paul George and Kawhi Leonard to form the newest Big Three in the league while also reclaiming a familiar role. […]

There are always a few fan bases who know their seasons will essentially be wrapped up well before Christmas. Mock NBA Drafts usually get them through the many dog days that lie ahead. This year, though, Victor Wembanyama has made tanking less shameful and more socially acceptable than ever before. It feels like ions since […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had an impressive trade deadline, adding a few different pieces that will surely be important for the team down the stretch as they chase a championship. While they did fail to acquire a true point guard, the organization now has one after Russell Westbrook agreed to sign with the Clips on […]

Russell Westbrook will have to call Los Angeles his NBA residence again. After a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, the former league MVP is joining the Los Angeles Clippers to form a new Big Three together with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Russell Westbrook was sent to the Jazz by the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James won a championship together with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and they were briefly reunited on Sunday night at the NBA All-Star Game. Irving expressed his appreciation for being selected by James postgame, and the respect he has for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. “I was happy to get picked to his […]