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The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t made much headway with regard to a Russell Westbrook-for-Kyrie Irving trade with the Brooklyn Nets. At this point, it seems that LA will need to get creative if they still want to reunite Kyrie with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James in Hollywood. An anonymous NBA insider seems to have […]

Steph Curry further cemented his standing as one of the two best point guards ever while leading the Golden State Warriors to a fourth championship in eight seasons and winning his first Finals MVP award. Hall-of-Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley agrees with that sentiment, but not its particulars. While the vast majority of league […]

Draymond Green reportedly wants a long-term, max-level contract, and all indications suggest the Golden State Warriors are hesitant to give it to him. Could that friction lead to the four-time champion’s departure from The Bay? It’s too early in the process to go down that road. Green becomes eligible for an extension on August 3rd, […]

Unlike a lot of players in the NBA, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has made his name in the shoe game with Adidas rather than Nike. Dame has his own signature sneaker and on Thursday, he offered a sneak peek into his latest release on IG:   View this post on Instagram   A […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has found himself in trade rumors for most of the offseason, particularly after Kevin Durant expressed a desire to play elsewhere. The talks have slowed down now though, with a growing belief the duo might end up staying with the Nets after all because teams aren’t meeting the team’s asking […]

The Donovan Mitchell trade rumors continue to swirl, with the New York Knicks emerging as the favorite to land him if the Utah Jazz decides to blow it up. While there have been reports earlier this month that NY is unwilling to include RJ Barrett in a blockbuster for Mitchell, it appears the Jazz might […]

When talking about LeBron James’ children in basketball, the conversation often goes to Bronny James. After all, he’s the one who is the closest to playing in the NBA. Avid high school hoops fans, though, know that there’s a more intriguing James in the circuit: Bryce James. Bryce James has slowly been gaining a fan […]

The NBA has long been rumored to be in talks for a couple of extension teams. The most popular cities in this discussion are Las Vegas and Seattle, two huge markets that have compelling reasons to host an NBA team. It seems like at least one of these cities will have two huge backers in […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been active in the 2022 NBA offseason, but could they still make a play for Donovan Mitchell? Donovan Mitchell’s future as a player is still up in the air. A big part of it is because of how the Rudy Gobert trade set the table in terms of what star players […]

LeBron James’ Drew League appearance was a historic moment for hoop fans everywhere. The Los Angeles Lakers star last stepped foot in the Pro-Am league in 2011. 11 years later, his return to the league was met by a big ovation from the crowd. As usual, Bron did not disappoint, putting on a show for […]

DeMar DeRozan’s first season with the Chicago Bulls was a rather confusing rollercoaster for fans. On one hand, the former Raptors and Spurs All-Star had a fringe MVP campaign for himself in the 2021 – 2022 season. However, their season ended on a bad note, as they slumped towards the end of the regular season […]

What can Andre Iguodala offer if returns to the Golden State Warrios? The Warriors made it known that their primary goal going into 2022 NBA free agency was to re-sign as many members of their championship squad as they could. So far, the lone free agent returning, however, is center Kevon Looney. The Warriors also […]

The Boston Celtics are now the latest team to join the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. After a few weeks of relative silence, the men in green have reignited the discussion about the Brooklyn Nets star. Already, some fans are discussing how he’ll fit in with the core of the team if he gets traded there. It’s […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green faced no shortage of criticism a few days ago when he claimed that his 2017 Dubs team would’ve beat the 98′ Chicago Bulls in a seven-game series and blew out their Finals opponent that year, the Utah Jazz, by 40 points. Old heads certainly didn’t like this take, but […]

Does it make sense for the Los Angeles Lakers to run it back with 38-year-old Carmelo Anthony? The Lakers have clearly intended to get younger this summer. Their free agent signings show that they succeeded in that goal. This approach, however, may not have necessarily addressed their weaknesses last season. One of their main problems […]

Just a season removed from their last title run, the Milwaukee Bucks will be back with a vengeance next season and looking to reclaim the throne. Led by the most dominant two-way player in the game in Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks are bound for greatness in 2023. With the expected return of Khris Middleton and […]

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry came up a little bit short on Wednesday when he threw the honorary first pitch during the Oakland Athletics’ matchup against the Houston Astros. The four-time NBA champ has taken a lot of stick for his rather embarrassing performance, and ex-teammate Juan Toscano-Anderson has decided to join the party. JTA, […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is still a couple of months away. Even so, the best time to splurge on NBA cards is during the offseason, a period where there’s really not much to speculate on. In this case, there are a few guys who are can surprise collectors when the league opens up soon. Of […]

The legend of Just Ghazal continues to grow on social media after the Instagram model accused Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James of ‘creepin’ on her on the platform. The plot has now thickened after the popular influencer doubled down on her claim in a recent post. For some context, IG model Just Ghazal recently […]

When Patrick Beverley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves last season, he went all out and helped the franchise make it to the playoffs. Who could forget his celebration after winning their play-in tournament to book a ticket to the 2022 postseason? He brought grit to Minnesota, but how did the team repay it? By […]

It took LeBron James 11 years before he made his triumphant return to the Drew League. Players from in and around the NBA have been following The King’s example, and this time around, it’s Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George who’s confirmed to return to the highly-popular pro-am league after an eight-year hiatus. This comes […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton recently held a basketball clinic for kids and it turned out to be quite a successful event. The 29-year-old showed off his best moves to the campers as he taught them a thing or two about the game he loves. It seems that Connaughton got a bit carried away, though. […]

Stephen Curry wants to end his career with the Golden State Warriors. If that is not yet obvious based on his previous comments, he made that abundantly clear on Wednesday. Joining the Oakland Athletics broadcast against the Houston Astros, Steph opened up about his time in the Bay Area so far and how he sees […]

When the Brooklyn Nets reportedly refused the Boston Celtics’ offer for Kevin Durant, it was said they wanted Marcus Smart, a role player and more picks included in the package. Now, we know why. According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, Nets general manager Sean Marks “has long been a fan of Marcus Smart from afar,” which […]

There is seemingly nothing but uncertainty surrounding the Brooklyn Nets. The offseason has been dominated by contract talks, trade requests, and rumors surrounding the team. While there are some bigger moves sure to be on the horizon, the team must still focus on building a proper roster to compete this season. One name that has […]

Joel Embiid’s revenge season is coming. After somewhat controversially falling short of the Most Valuable Player title this past season, and his Philadelphia 76ers once again suffering a disappointing second-round exit in the playoffs, it is clear that the 28-year-old will be playing with a chip on his shoulder come the new campaign. As it […]

The Sacramento Kings have just announced a partnership with hip-hop icon 50 Cent and his premium wines and spirits company. In a press statement released on Wednesday, the team confirmed that Sire Spirits LLC has become the official premium champagne partner of the Kings. Naturally, this emerged as an opportunity for 50 Cent, aka Curtis […]

Patrick Beverley is still unsure of what the future holds for him amid the Donovan Mitchell trade rumors; however if you’re going to ask him, it looks like he wants to stay with the Utah Jazz and compete alongside Mitchell. During his annual camp for kids in Houston, Beverley opened up about his status with […]

Miami Heat fans might have to take a second look if they encounter Jimmy Butler these days. After all, the star forward looks unrecognizable with his new hairdo. On Wednesday, photos and videos of Butler’s new hair went viral online, and for good reason. Not only is the Heat forward sporting longer hair, but it’s […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. At this point, this is already a known fact. However, after seeing his recent performance on the mound for the Oakland A’s, it is also clear that the Golden State Warriors superstar should just stick to basketball. Curry threw out the honorary first pitch during the […]

During his prime with the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade was a bad man. He terrorized the league with his unbridled talent on the basketball court, and there’s no denying that he struck fear in the hearts of his opponents. Apparently, this included former Washington Wizards superstar Gilbert Arenas. Well, not exactly. In a recent episode […]

Carmelo Anthony did not exactly have a very impactful year with the Los Angeles Lakers last season. Then again, you could say that Melo’s contributions were overshadowed by all the negativity that surrounded the squad for pretty much the entire year. At this point, however, without a contract extension offer on the table, it seems […]

While the most notable names in NBA free agency are off the board, there are still some quality free agents that remain unsigned. One guy who is still searching for a roster in the upcoming season is Markieff Morris. The 11-year NBA veteran most recently played for the Miami Heat. It also is worth noting […]

James Harden has re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, and sure enough, Daryl Morey couldn’t be any happier. Aside from the fact that they put themselves in better position to win, the Sixers president noted how crucial it is for them to keep Harden and Joel Embiid together. In his statement after the Harden deal was […]

Dwight Howard has been through quite a lot in what has been a decorated 18-year career. He is now in the tail end of his tenure in the NBA, and at this point, the 36-year-old can’t help but talk about life after retirement. One of the subjects of conversation with regard to Howard’s career is […]

At this point, it seems that Carmelo Anthony’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers will come to an end after just one season. The 10-time All-Star remains to be a free agent at the moment, as he has yet to secure a new deal with LA. Right now, a few teams might be circling on […]

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant go way back. These two used to be one of the most explosive duos in the NBA during their time together as teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was before KD decided to jump ship to join the Golden State Warriors, and everything sort of went downhill from there […]

There’s only one Draymond Green. No player in basketball combines more unique strengths with obvious weaknesses than the four-time NBA champion, all of which can be maximized and minimized depending on not just quality of opponent and circumstances of time and score, but the team-wide ecosystem he’s playing in. Green’s overall value doesn’t exist in […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been quite busy of late as they try and find a trade deal for want-away superstar Kevin Durant. Reports suggest that if this comes to fruition, a Kyrie Irving deal could come shortly after. If and when the Nets are able to successfully pull the plug on their KD-Kyrie experiment this […]