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NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did not hold back — as in he did not hold back at all — when he skewered Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving in his latest Substack piece. Kareem virtually called Kyrie Irving one of the biggest mainstream jokes today, an embarrassment to the names of other athletes who have […]

It’s become customary for NBA players to check social media to find out trade news and rumors about themselves and Harrison Barnes is no stranger to that reality. He knows how trades work in the NBA. When he was still a member of the Dallas Mavericks, he found out he was traded to the Sacramento […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to trade veteran forward Jae Crowder and it appears that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman could be moved for Crowder. Just an FYI in two games against the Suns last season Cedi Osman shot 16-30 from the field, 11-19 from three-point range and scored 43 points. His name has been […]

Tyler Herro had a breakout season last year and the Miami Heat have ensured that he’ll remain on the team for the foreseeable future. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Herro and the Heat have agreed on an extension that barring any unforeseen moves, will keep him in a Miami jersey for the next four […]

It has been more than 15 months since Ben Simmons last played in an NBA game. The three-time All-Star is expected to make his long-anticipated debut when the Brooklyn Nets open preseason action Monday night. Simmons last appeared in a disastrous Game 7 loss in the second round of the 2021 playoffs. He sat all […]

Gordon Hayward didn’t play in the Charlotte Hornets’ preseason opener against the Boston Celtics, missing the game with a knee injury. After only playing in 49 of the 82 games in the 2021-22 season, this is not a great sign. The Hornets are clearly a better team when he is able to play. For two […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference this season. Under the leadership of Nick Nurse, the team has consistently been a a pain to deal with for other teams. The emergence of Scottie Barnes, and the emergence of Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam as the top options, have kept […]

Most NBA teams are already settling on their main rotations as they gear up for a new season. With opening night just a few weeks away, Dwight Howard finds himself on the outside looking in what would be his 19th season after the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t re-sign him. It’s not from lack of effort, […]

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry put on a show as they teamed up in an exhibition three-point contest during the Golden State Warriors’ Japan tour. Thompson and Curry took the win over teammate Jordan Poole, and for his part, Klay could not help but throw a bit of shade at Poole after the matchup. Thompson […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on a mission to reclaim the NBA championship they last won in 2021. The Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo fronts the squad again, fresh from a stint at the 2022 FIBA Eurobasket. Flanking him are Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, and Brook Lopez. Is that a deep enough core to carry the Bucks […]

The Orlando Magic are one of the youngest teams in the NBA and with an exciting core, the future is bright in Orlando. Unfortunately, it might be quite some time before the Magic are truly able to compete with the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The Magic’s current status likely gives head coach Jamahl […]

Gilbert Arenas is one of the most controversial figures in NBA history. Despite all that he’s done throughout what was a colorful career (and after), one of his more recent hot takes completely blew up. It’s no surprise that the former three-time All-Star’s comments took on a life of its own, considering he said that […]

Bam Adebayo had one of the best performances in his career in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals last season against the Boston Celtics. Bam willed the Miami Heat to a crucial victory at the TD Garden behind 31 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, four steals, and a block in 42 minutes of action. […]

Draymond Green still remains to be one of the top defenders in the NBA today. If you don’t believe this, then perhaps you should have a look at how ruthless the Golden State Warriors star went against a poor kid in Japan. It looks like Green is starting his Defensive Player of the Year campaign […]

The 2020-21 season was the last time New Orleans Pelicans fans saw Zion Williamson on the basketball court. He was an All-Star that season and he tied Shaquille O’Neal’s record of 25 consecutive games of scoring at least 20 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. He made his long-awaited return to the court […]

There’s a already lot of hype surrounding the opening night clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James and Stephen Curry will kick off the 2022-23 campaign with quite a mouth-watering matchup, and apparently, the ticket prices are already going through the roof. According to Arash Markazi of The Sporting […]

Adjusting to the NBA is not always easy as new Utah Jazz swingman Simone Fontecchio is finding out. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Fonetcchio is trying to find his place in the early days of Jazz training camp. Simone Fontecchio: the transition is difficult but I’m getting used to it. I’m getting to […]

Believe it or not, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has never matched his current career average in a single game. That is, King James has never put up a 27-point, seven-rebound, seven-assist stat line throughout the 19 years he’s been playing in the league. A Redditor that goes by the name BetweenTheBuzzAndMe decided to […]

There’s been a lot of speculation with regard to John Wall’s upcoming debut for the Los Angeles Clippers. At this point, it seems that the wait is finally over. Wall himself appears to have now confirmed that he will be suiting up for the Clippers for the first time when they take on the Portland […]

In today’s NBA game, the emphasis on the three-point shot has big men working on their three-point shooting and Los Angeles Lakers center Damian Jones appears to be keeping up with Joneses. After a Lakers team scrimmage on Saturday, head coach Darvin Ham told reporters that he expects Jones to shoot more from three-point range […]

Damian Lillard has done so much for the Portland Trail Blazers franchise in the 10 years that he’s been with the team. At this point, it’s only right that the six-time All-Star also be asked for his own creative input with regard to the direction the team will take from a branding standpoint. The Blazers […]

Bol Bol has yet to play a single minute for the Orlando Magic, but he’s already got teammate Terrence Ross raving about him. At Magic media day, Ross told reporters that all Bol needs is to find his niche and what he’s good at and with his combination of size and skill, he’d no doubt […]

Marcus Smart has never been one to shy away from saying how he feels and he continued that this weekend with his thoughts on the Boston Celtics addition of veteran forward Blake Griffin via Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Marcus Smart on Blake Griffin: "Love it…He’s not above the rim anymore, but he still […]

Not too many players are able to reach the 20-year mark in their NBA career. Even fewer — if any at all — are still able to play at such an elite level that continues to blow the mind of fans and experts alike. Well, this is exactly the case for Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]

NBA fans in Japan were left disappointed by the news that Klay Thompson was going to sit out both of the Golden State Warriors’ exhibition games against the Washington Wizards due to a lack of fitness. Thompson more than made up for it, though, as he teamed up with superstar teammate Stephen Curry in what […]

The New Orleans Pelicans locked up a key two-way player on Saturday, signing forward Larry Nance Jr to a two-year, $21.6 million extension. Shortly after inking the new deal, his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate, Kevin Love, tried congratulating Nance with a nice little FaceTime call. But, Nance dodged him, and the Cavs veteran hilarious exposed […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made a hilarious confession in reference to former San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan on Saturday. "When I retire from this game I want to disappear. I want to go somewhere where they're not going to know me… I want to be like Tim Duncan. Where the hell is […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a Steven Adams-sized cloud looming over their head as the 6-foot-11 center entered the new season with uncertainty surrounding his contract. Well, this is no longer the case after Adams reportedly agreed on a new deal with the team. Adams was on an expiring contract that was set to expire at […]

The Denver Nuggets are hoping that they can once again get a full season of work from Michael Porter Jr. The 24-year-old showed serious shooting abilities in the two seasons he was available. Last year, though, he was limited to just nine games and was not very good. He was shut down and was unable […]

Is a Ronnie 2K-Golden State Warriors beef brewing? Klay Thompson recently won a three-point shooting contest and called out Ronnie 2K. Ronnie offered a response to Thompson which led to a back-and-forth between Draymond Green and Ronnie 2K. It all began with a Thompson interview after he won a three-point competition. “Ronnie 2K, change my […]

The Boston Celtics are in the beginning stages of figuring out how to move on without their head coach Ime Udoka. Udoka was suspended by the Celtics for the entire 2022-23 season for having an intimate relationship with a female employee of the Celtics, which left Boston without their head coach right before the start […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a sexy dark horse pick as a playoff contender this season. After overachieving last season, many fans have high expectations for the team. The return of Zion Williamson and a full offseason with CJ McCollum only serve to add more excitement around the team. This is a perfect time to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a bit of optimism surrounding their team heading into the 2022-23 season. Still, it feels like they missed an opportunity to make some big moves this offseason that could have made them a surefire championship contender. With the season right around the corner, the Lakers still feel like a borderline […]

Kevin Durant walked across the Brooklyn Nets’ practice court to a group of reporters following practice Friday. When he heard the first question focused on his trade request, he answered with notable exhaustion. “Can we move on past that at some point?” Durant asked. “I mean, I know it’s an interesting story. I know that […]

If the last NBA season taught us anything, it’s that Stephen Curry is a petty, petty man. The Golden State Warriors star never forgets when he was slighted by anyone. Once he gets his comeuppance, Curry will repeatedly rub your garbage take in your face. This mentality of his got him to where he is […]

Zion Williamson’s body transformation has been a pleasant surprise for New Orleans Pelicans fans everywhere. The biggest criticism of the former Duke star has been his body. Many felt that playing at a large weight with his playstyle could lead to him getting injured easily. It seems like this was the same advice Zion’s trainers […]

The Phoenix Suns will have a new owner in the near future after Robert Sarver put the team up for sale because of the backlash from his racial remarks and sexual misconduct in the workplace. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has already expressed an interest in purchasing the franchise, but he could have a possible business […]

The Los Angeles Clippers 2021-22 season has to be considered a success considering the fact they managed to make it to the Play-In tournament despite being plagued by injuries. With a clean bill of health heading into the season, though, the hope is the Clippers can finally reach their potential in the 2022-23 season. It’s […]

The Miami Heat very nearly pulled off a wild comeback against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals last season. But Jimmy Butler missed his potential game-winning three, the Celtics hit a pair of free throws, and their season ended just like that. Now the Heat will try to make it […]