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Stephen Curry joined some pretty elite company last season by winning his first Bill Russell Finals MVP Award. The Golden State Warriors superstar is now one of six players in NBA history with at least four championships, two regular-season MVPs and one Finals MVP to his name, alongside Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic […]

It obviously lacks the overall gravity and narrative punch of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala flying to The Hamptons to pitch Kevin Durant. But if the Golden State Warriors repeat as champions next season, there’s a good chance Steve Kerr’s recruiting call to a vacationing JaMychal Green will have nevertheless played […]

The easiest thing for the Golden State Warriors to do this summer is agree to big extensions with the players who are eligible for extensions. Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, and Klay Thompson all become extension eligible on August 3rd, and all would love to get paid and remain with the Warriors. According to […]

Tom Brady and Bill Russell each have solidified themselves as some of the greatest Boston athletes of all time in their respective sports. Tragic news broke yesterday when it was announced that Russell had passed away at the age of 88. The 11-time champion left a massive legacy with his play and off-court activism during […]

The NBA offseason is in full swing and it is time for some of the world’s best athletes to give their bodies a well-earned rest. This is especially the case with Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who are two of the most accomplished NBA players in basketball […]

With recent rumors about Kevin Durant being swapped for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, it appeared as if Boston’s front office was breaking up the band. However, at his basketball camp on July 3oth, Jayson Tatum seemingly put any potential departures to rest. When asked about whether or not he’s reached out to teammates and […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has long idolized the late Kobe Bryant and he’ll now continue to be the face of the Nike franchise in place of The Black Mamba. DeRozan has signed a new four-year deal with the company. Via Shams: Fresh off making All-NBA second team, Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is signing […]

The Boston Celtics are taking the challenge of developing former first-round NBA Draft pick Bruno Caboclo into the player Fran Fraschilla of ESPN thought he would become. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Celtics and Caboclo have agreed to a training camp deal, which doesn’t guarantee the player a sure spot on the […]

The New York Knicks are being investigated for tampering in their signing of Jalen Brunson. The Knicks were rumored to potentially have tampered earlier in the offseason. However, no verdict or punishment came to fruition. The Dallas Mavericks were reportedly upset about the situation. A Knicks executive came to a Mavs’ playoff game which originally […]

Shockwaves were sent through the NBA world on Sunday as it was announced that Bill Russell had passed away at the age of 88. The 11-time champion is one of the greatest players to play the game and arguably even more influential due to the statements he has made off the court. Russell was a […]

Bill Russell had more than a few memorable moments during his 88 years of existence. In fact, I would definitely struggle in trying to create a Top 10 or Top 20 list of the Boston Celtics legend’s most iconic moments on and off the court. One particular occasion, however, has to be on that list. […]

Bill Russell, a former Boston Celtics player who led a squad to 11 NBA titles and was the league’s first black coach, passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. He was one of the greatest champions and models in the history of sports. According to a statement issued on his official Twitter account, […]

After making his unofficial debut playing alongside Trae Young and John Collins, Dejounte Murray couldn’t help but get excited about what the future holds for the Atlanta Hawks. Murray, Young and Collins teamed up for the first time at the CrawsOver Pro Am on Sunday, and it’s easy to say it was an incredible success […]

Kendrick Nunn did not exactly find much success with the Los Angeles Lakers on the court last season. As a matter of fact, he didn’t even play a single minute for the team last year due to injury. Be that as it may, what is clear is that Nunn is winning off the court. The […]

Anthony Davis has heard all the nasty criticism that has been thrown in his direction. In particular, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is well aware of the slander that was brought about by his confession earlier in the offseason about not touching a basketball for more than a month. This admission did not sit well […]

While Baker Mayfield’s exit from the Cleveland Browns was ugly, to say the least, that doesn’t mean his former teammates hate him. Just ask Jadeveon Clowney, who has nothing but love for the quarterback even after his trade to the Carolina Panthers. During an interview with Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, Clowney was asked about facing […]

The Atlanta Hawks trio of Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and John Collins made their unofficial debut on Sunday in The CrawsOver, and they surely didn’t disappoint. In fact after a rather incredible showing, Young took to Twitter to warn the NBA that they better be ready for their own “Big 3.” He accompanied his post […]

The tributes continue to pour in for Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who sadly passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday. United States president Joe Biden released a statement to honor the icon and celebrate the incredible life he had on and off the basketball court. President Biden highlighted Russell’s journey to becoming […]

The Atlanta Hawks got a glimpse of their new backcourt duo ahead of the regular season. Dejounte Murray and Trae Young linked up on Sunday in the CrawsOver for the first time in their careers. The former Spurs guard joined the team after being traded there in the offseason. It’s quite the interesting pairing, two […]

Shareef O’Neal did not exactly make waves during his brief Summer League stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas. The son of Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal was not able to secure his spot on the team this coming season, but at least he did enough to warrant a deal with […]

A lot has been said about Ben Simmons’ lack of shooting, with fans and experts alike considering it his biggest weakness and the only thing that’s holding him back from true dominance. However according to his Brooklyn Nets teammate Seth Curry, the Australian point forward doesn’t really need to have shooting in his arsenal. Sure […]

The basketball world was met with some tragic news on Sunday after it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had passed away. The Hall of Fame big man was 88 and he reportedly “passed away peacefully.” Tributes have been pouring in for the fallen icon, and one of the personalities that have sent […]

At 44, Tom Brady still remains to be one of the most dominant quarterbacks in the NFL. The same can be said for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who himself has set the bar in the NBA after his mind-blowing performance in Year 19 of his career last season. Be that as it may, […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is living his best life right now. After being spotted enjoying the coffee culture in Colombia earlier in the week, the six-time All-Star has now headed to Ecuador as he continues with his South American tour. This time around, Butler decided to get some work in with what appeared to […]

Bill Russell changed a lot of lives and inspired countless athletes during his time as an NBA player and ambassador of the game. Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is one of those players greatly impacted by the NBA icon. And so when news of Russell’s saddening passing was revealed on Sunday, Wade couldn’t help but […]

Andre Iguodala has come into the defense of Russell Westbrook once again as the Los Angeles Lakers star continues to be disrespected by the media. In the latest episode of his Point Forward podcast, Iguodala shared how Westbrook has fallen victim to the media creating false or most of the time exaggerated narratives around players. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry paid homage to the late, great Bill Russell on Sunday, calling the 11-time NBA champion and revered civil rights activist a “trailblazer” and “greatest champ in basketball.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30) Russell, 88, passed away on Sunday morning in Mercer […]

It’s been a very interesting summer for Russell Westbrook as his future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to be shrouded in uncertainty. It’s no secret that LA has been trying to trade the former league MVP and that at this point, they have yet to find an opposing team that’s willing to take on […]

The Golden State Warriors paid tribute to the late, great Bill Russell on Sunday, calling the graduate of Oakland’s McClymonds High School and University of San Francisco a “true giant in the game of basketball, and more importantly, in the game of life.” Bill Russell, who spent many of his formative years in the Bay […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics have one of the most intense rivalries in all of sports. There are very few things that can unite the loyal supporters of these storied franchises. One of them is the passing of the late, great Bill Russell. Lakers team owner Jeanie Buss has taken to Twitter […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson couldn’t hold back his emotions as he mourned the passing of Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell on Sunday. In a series of Tweets, the NBA icon shared his love and admiration for Russell, whom he called his “idol” growing up. He paid tribute to him and honored the life […]

GOAT recognize GOAT. Six-time NBA champion and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan paid tribute to the late Bill Russell on Sunday, calling the Boston Celtics and civil rights icon a “pioneer” and “legend” who “paved the way and set an example for every Black player who came into the league after him, including me.” A […]

There will never be another Bill Russell. The Boston Celtics acknowledged that reality in an emotional remembrance of the 11-time NBA champion and revered civil right activist, calling the late Russell the “greatest champion” in basketball while inviting mourners to “celebrate his enormous legacy.” Bill was a champion unlike any other in the history of […]

Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind one of the best legacies from any athlete in history. Former President Barack Obama was one of the many voices to pay their respects to Russell, the legendary Boston Celtics center. In a three-tweet thread, Obama said that losing Russell means losing “a giant” […]

The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of trade negotiations involving Kevin Durant. The superstar has not yet retracted his trade request and the Celtics are a “serious threat” to land him in a trade. Boston’s most realistic trade package for Durant would include Jaylen Brown and perhaps Marcus Smart in order […]

The sports world is grieving on Sunday after the passing of Boston Celtics legend and civil rights icon Bill Russell. Paul Pierce, Finals MVP for the Celtics’ last championship in 2008, paid emotional tribute to his mentor and friend on social media, lavishing Russell with praise and remembering a day he and Kevin Garnett listened […]

The sports world was met with very sad news Sunday afternoon when it was announced that Bill Russell passed away. The legendary Boston Celtics center was one of the winningest athletes ever and someone who touched the lives of everyone he met. The 11-time NBA champion, Hall of Famer and civil rights activist made a […]

The NBA world is mourning the loss of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday morning. Amid the outpour of thoughts and prayers from fans, players, and media members alike, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a heartfelt statement commemorating the loss of one of basketball’s most influential […]

Sports fans around the world were hit with a gut punch when it was announced that NBA legend Bill Russell passed away. Russell, a long-time member of the Boston Celtics, is widely regarded as one of the best players in NBA history. His work on and off the field endeared him to many fans. He […]