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For almost the entirety of his career, it seems as though LeBron James has been chasing the ghost that has loomed large over his career in Michael Jordan. And perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers star is on his way to taking a page out of Jordan’s playbook by finishing out his career in the same […]

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly lucked into getting Luka Doncic in a bombshell trade that continues to reverberate around the association. However, the Lakers had already built their roster with Anthony Davis in mind that LA hasn’t been able to surround Doncic just yet with the pieces he needs to power a championship charge. At […]

SAN FRANCISCO– With the hope that the Golden State Warriors can get trade deadline addition Kristaps Porzingis back after extended timeoff post-All-Star break, Steve Kerr provided an encouraging injury update for the big man. “Kristaps has been here the last handful of days, and practiced today with the team,” Kerr said, an improvement from the […]

Los Angeles Lakers center and former top draft pick Deandre Ayton was detained for marijuana possession on Tuesday. According to reports, Ayton attempted to travel through a Bahamas airport while carrying the drug. “Feb 17 (Reuters) – Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained on Tuesday at Lynden Pindling International Airport in the […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant found himself in the headlines again after fans claimed that he was behind a burner account that trashed his former and current teammates in a group chat. While it is most probably untrue—and difficult to prove—Durant has a history of using a different account to defend himself from critics on […]

The Detroit Pistons remain at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 40-13 record, anchored by the stellar play of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, with the supporting cast providing consistent contributions. The Pistons exude toughness on both ends of the court, with some claiming that they are reminiscent of the team’s “Bad Boy” […]

Lonzo Ball’s stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers was cut short after the team traded him to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal. The Jazz eventually waived him, making him a free agent. Ball said he understood the Cavaliers’ decision to move him on Ball in the Family Podcast, but he responded to […]

Though the NBA is still on All-Star break, that hasn’t stopped the San Antonio Spurs from putting in work behind the scenes, with Brian Wright, Gregg Popovich, and company signing veteran center Mason Plumlee to a 10-day contract to fill out their roster. Taking to social media to announce the news, ESPN’s Shams Charania broke […]

INGLEWOOD — Friday night’s Castrol Rising Stars Challenge was a showcase of the Washington Wizards’ young core, as rookie guard Tre Johnson and second-year guard Bub Carrington competed for Team T-Mac (Tracy McGrady), while second-year forward Kyshawn George competed for Team Vince (Carter). However, the “Wiz Kids” got more benefits than just playing on the […]

With former Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul retiring from the game of basketball, there’s no doubt that his long legacy will be remembered, but also how his last tenure with a team ended abruptly. As the Clippers traded Paul to the Toronto Raptors, later to be waived, the legendary point guard called it […]

With Giannis Antetokounmpo saying he is committed to the Milwaukee Bucks as of now, the feeling could potentially change when it comes to the offseason. As the Bucks kept Antetokounmpo past the trade deadline on Feb. 5, the star would be asked about his mentality approaching an integral decision about his future with the franchise. […]

With Cade Cunningham leading the Detroit Pistons to the best record in the NBA at the All-Star break, it has led to the point guard getting major attention for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. As the Pistons star in Cunningham is looking to take the torch as one of the elites of the game, […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James owns the most illustrious signature sneaker line in NBA history outside only Michael Jordan himself. In celebrating his twenty-third season in the league, the lifetime Nike athlete released his signature Nike LeBron 23, the latest installment in the league’s longest-running signature line. Next up, we’ll see a new colorway inspired […]

Jordan Brand has seen some of their most successful collaborations in conjunction with Air Jordan ambassador and pro BMX rider Nigel Sylvester. Following the massive success of his Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick” release in 2025, Sylvester and Air Jordan are anticipating another thematic release in the coming months. Michael Jordan himself was recently […]

As one of the most electrifying players in the NBA, it’s only right that Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant has a shoe to match his explosive game. His most recent signature sneaker, the Nike Ja 3, is easily the most unique of his collection and offers the wildest colorways we’ve seen throughout the last […]

New York Knicks’ franchise star Jalen Brunson made headlines just months ago after admitting to forgo the option of his own signature sneaker with sponsor Nike. Instead, Brunson rather have an unlimited catalogue of exclusive Nike Kobe colorways from Bryant’s legendary line. Recently, we saw Brunson debut a new Nike Kobe 3 “Warning Label” in […]

The Denver Nuggets paid tribute to a franchise legend on Tuesday following the death of former head coach Doug Moe. Moe had held the record for most coaching wins in Nuggets history until Michael Malone surpassed that number in 2024. The Nuggets took to social media to express their thoughts and condolences amid the loss. […]

Cade Cunningham was named an All-Star for the second time in his career this season. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has emerged as a true superstar for the Detroit Tigers. During the All-Star Break, head coach JB Bickerstaff revealed who he compares Cunningham to. When asked for a comparison […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the second half of the NBA season after All-Star weekend at the Intuit Dome. The Lakers are in playoff position currently, but will still need to turn up the heat down the stretch of the season in order to secure a top six seed in the […]

The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are in rather exclusive company at the moment, and history tells us that this specific company isn’t all that great. Entering the All-Star break, despite having a 33-21 record, the Lakers have been outscored by a point, which is not typical at all. In fact, L.A. is just the third […]

Nike and Jordan Brand have already seen an active 2026 with a slate of retro releases around NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, but the Jumpman is just getting started in terms of their collaborative efforts throughout the upcoming months. Soon, Union and Fragment will team up to release what could be the most hyped […]

The Los Angeles Clippers may look like a completely different team than they did prior to the trade deadline, but Brian Shaw believes that’s a good thing. Shaw is best known for his long playing career, which included winning three championships with the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers. The 59-year-old has since […]

The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the best draft classes in recent memory. There is a legitimate battle for the top pick between three players, and the entirety of the projected top 10 has All-Star potential. There is even plenty of depth well into the second round. With NBA All-Star […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend has come and passed, and with it, you get a time for the NBA players to sit back and relax. They also answer to the media and can reflect on issues facing the NBA today. One of the biggest issues facing the NBA that players were polled on was tanking, and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks recently surprised some in the NBA world with their decision to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo through the NBA trade deadline. Antetokounmpo was in Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star weekend festivities over the weekend, but did not participate in the event as he continues to recover from a calf injury. At one point, […]

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Stephen Curry went viral with his now-famous “night night” celebration. Fast forward to 2026 in Milan-Cortina, and it is the Italian speed skaters following suit. On Tuesday, the trio of Davide Ghiotto, Michele Malfatti, and Andrea Giovannini pulled off an upset win over Americans Casey Dawson, Emery Lehman, and Ethan […]

With Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry gearing up for the rest of the season, there is always the looming thought from the basketball world regarding when he will retire. As rumors around the Warriors and Curry’s retirement are out there, the star puts some of those conversations to bed. In an interview with People […]

The Brooklyn Nets have their sights set on a top pick in a loaded 2026 NBA draft. While four prospects — Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybansta, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson — have separated themselves as the cream of the crop, Brooklyn’s most likely landing spot is currently outside of the top four. Luckily for them, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded 38-year-old point guard Mike Conley Jr. at the NBA trade deadline, not only to create some financial flexibility but also to open the door to pursue Ayo Dosunmu. After being traded again and eventually released by the Charlotte Hornets, Conley is officially returning to Minnesota for the remainder of the 2025-26 […]

Following the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors had an open two-way contract roster spot after they converted Pat Spencer’s contract to a standard deal. After the All-Star break, the Warriors moved to fill that roster spot in signing Nate Williams to a two-way contract, as per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren reflected on his first All-Star Game during his postgame media availability. Holmgren discussed the competitiveness of the NBA’s new USA vs. the World format. Chet played for the USA Stars squad, which defeated the USA Stripes, 47-21, in the final. Holmgren talked about his first All-Star Game during his […]

Although he may not be the majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks anymore, Mark Cuban is still viewed as a prominent voice in league circles. He is still a minority owner of the team, and Cuban, like so many other executives and owners, is trying to figure out what the NBA will do about the […]

LeBron James’ future is currently up in the air, as there is speculation he could retire from the NBA, re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, or even sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for next season. With rumors running rampant, franchise governor Jeanie Buss weighed in on James’ future. Buss, who is 64 years old, claimed […]

The Boston Celtics are currently gearing up for the unofficial second half of the NBA season after the conclusion of the All-Star break. The Celtics have been playing some excellent basketball, especially considering that they have been without star Jayson Tatum this season as he recovers from a torn Achilles. There has been immense speculation […]

Following multiple complaints that teams have been blatantly tanking over the last few weeks, the NBA responded by issuing fines to the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers. An NBA insider believes those punishments came in response to commissioner Adam Silver receiving pressure from gambling companies. Interest in NBA gambling has increased exponentially over the last […]

Over the weekend, the NBA All-Star festivities took place in Los Angeles, and Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe was in attendance to take part in the Rising Stars game on Friday. Edgecombe has been a revelation for the 76ers this year in his first season out of Baylor, forming a lethal backcourt duo with Tyrese […]

Over the weekend, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was in attendance for the NBA All-Star game at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Jokic played sparingly for Team World in the festivities as he continues to recover from a recent knee injury, but he still seemed to enjoy himself for the most part during the […]

Over the weekend, the NBA All-Star game took place from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, the home of the Los Angeles Clippers. Among the starters for the World Team was Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who played sparingly in the game as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury […]

As the Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with injuries to top stars like Kyrie Irving, another key player who’s dealing with an issue is rookie Cooper Flagg. With the Mavericks rookie in Flagg seen wearing a boot while attending a Duke basketball game, the latest reporting goes into his outlook regarding his injury. According to […]