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Stephen Curry was all smiles throughout the Golden State Warriors’ championship parade on Monday. It was a joyous celebration and the greatest shooter of all time made sure to bask in all the glory of their latest title conquest. This is now the fourth time the Warriors have taken the streets of San Francisco to […]

A few months ago, Steve Kerr made a commitment that he would do the Ted Lasso dance if the Golden State Warriors won the title this season. Well, the Dubs did just that, and the team from NBC Sports just had to hold coach Kerr to his promise during Monday’s championship parade. Before anything else, […]

A 17-year-old boy named Ethan Liming was recently beaten to death near Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ I Promise school in Akron, Ohio. The teenager was involved in a fight with another group of boys and sadly, he sustained fatal injuries. The recording of the 911 call that was made during the incident has […]

A year after winning their first NBA Championship in 50 seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks fell well short of their quest to repeat. As Giannis Antetokounmpo and his supporting cast provided plenty of highlight-reel plays, their focus has now turned to the 2022 NBA offseason, one that will likely see a good amount of roster turnover. […]

As expected, the Miami Heat have been keeping busy in the offseason. Their 2021-22 campaign ultimately ended in disappointment and, right now, the team is doing everything in their power to come back and have another run next season. According to Heavy’s Sean Deveney, Orlando Magic restricted free agent Mo Bamba could be of some […]

It was a very long day for Klay Thompson as he soaked up the festivities of Monday’s championship parade. From knocking over a fan to nearly losing one of his championship rings, it’s safe to say that it was an eventful day for the Golden State Warriors superstar. After an exhausting series of events, Thompson […]

New Orleans Saints star Tyrann Mathieu couldn’t help but appreciate Draymond Green and his importance to the Golden State Warriors. During the Warriors’ championship parade on Monday, Green took the stage to reflect on their individual journey to becoming champions again. The Warriors vet also highlighted how important it is for the likes of him, […]

If Kyrie Irving is unable to strike a new deal with the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers may ponder reuniting him with LeBron James. Get your Ruffles ready. Presumably — and it’s foolish to presume anything related to Kyrie — Uncle Drew would like either a fresh five-year max contract or an extension that […]

2021-22 was another injury-riddled season for Paul George. The seven-time All-Star played just 31 games last season, which was an undeniably significant factor in the Los Angeles Clippers missing the playoffs altogether this past year. George is wasting no time in the offseason, though, as he looks to be ready for the Clippers come training […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr still couldn’t believe that they won the 2021-22 NBA championship. He knew they would be a good team again, but he didn’t expect them to quickly get back to title contention and actually win it all. Kerr admitted as much during the Warriors’ championship parade on Monday, describing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were rumored to be in the market for a right-handed hitting outfielder after the rib injury to superstar Mookie Betts, which resulted in his placement on the 10-day injured list. Later on Monday, the Dodgers found their guy. Los Angeles completed a trade for Detroit Tigers outfielder Trayce Thompson, the brother […]

PJ Tucker is opting out of his contract with the Miami Heat and will instead test free agency after just one season with the South Beach franchise. As Shams Charania of The Athletic reported, Tucker is declining his $7.4 million option with the Heat. While he is already 37 years old, the veteran forward is […]

After reports emerged that Kyrie Irving was at an impasse with the Brooklyn Nets in terms of negotiating a new deal, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately popped up as a potential suitor for the enigmatic point guard. As it turns out, however, the prospect of a reunion with LeBron James appears unlikely for Kyrie. According […]

Gary Payton II had the time of his life on Monday as the Golden State Warriors took to the streets of San Francisco to show off their new championship hardware to Dub Nation. Before the parade, Payton promised to pay homage to the great JR Smith by going shirtless throughout the festivities. The Warriors stud […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant didn’t hold back in his response to Charles Barkley, who continues to question his legacy and criticize his championship wins with the Golden State Warriors. On Monday, Barkley said on ESPN’s Get Up that in order for Durant to get the respect of old heads like him, he needs to […]

Draymond Green really, really wanted some ice cream during the Golden State Warriors’ championship parade in San Francisco on Monday. So much so, that the Dubs star decided to literally get off the bud mid-parade to get himself some dessert. Here’s a clip of the Warriors talisman ordering some ice cream right smack in the […]

Klay Thompson just keeps dropping and losing stuff during the Golden State Warriors’ championship parade on Monday. After losing his championship hat during his boat ride on the way to the parade, he also dropped one of his title rings while celebrating with the fans on the road. He was still wearing his captain’s hat […]

It looks like even Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson couldn’t handle the hype and energy surrounding their championship parade on Monday. As he was trying to run to the crowd during the parade, he accidentally tripped and lost balance before hitting and knocking down an innocent bystander. Fortunately, it wasn’t a hard hit and […]

Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry has lived up to the nickname he recently gave himself, the Petty King. From going after trolls who said his wife “can’t cook” to presenting pundits with the receipts of their own incorrect predictions about the Warriors, Curry really has had no chill since hoisting his fourth NBA […]

The Phoenix Suns are hiring the NBA’s Morgan Cato to be their assistant general manager and vice president of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cato will be one of the highest-ranking women in an NBA front office and the first woman of color to be an assistant GM. Cato will report to Suns […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson, a former head coach himself, drew interest from the Charlotte Hornets for their vacancy, even accepting the position with a potential four-year contract in the works. However, a report emerged on Saturday stating that Atkinson, who cited further discussions with the Hornets, informed the team he would be […]

Draymond Green has been trolling the Boston Celtics and all the haters ever since the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals. With the Warriors’ official championship parade on Monday, it was easy to beat that Green would be at it again. Sure enough, Green’s trolling of the Celtics continued […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid was narrowly defeated in the MVP race by Nikola Jokic this year. The two centers went back-and-forth all season long but Jokic ultimately walked away with the award. Nonetheless, Embiid is one of the best players in the NBA. And the league should be on notice after the latest news […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2022 championship run was a reminder of sorts. Many pundits expected a long road- or no road at all- back to the NBA Finals for the Dubs. However, this year’s title was the Warriors saying, in a way, we’re still here. And boy have the Warriors had plenty to say after their victory. […]

Draft week means rumors. Lots and lots of rumors. This shockwave goes beyond the draft and seeps into trades and free agency. The whole league gets infected with the rumor bug. The Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert are the next two to get spun up in the web. Reports have continually emerged […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently celebrating their championship and are having a blast with their parade. At first, there were reports that nobody would speak at the event, but apparently whoever is in charge changed their mind. Draymond Green took advantage and sent a message to the haters the fanbase will enjoy. While casually […]

The Golden State Warriors are celebrating their 2022 NBA title on Monday with an epic championship parade in the Bay Area. By no surprise, there are already some must-see moments, with Klay Thompson already grabbing the spotlight with one of them. Klay couldn’t help but clown Stephen Curry for crying on the court after Game […]

The relationship between the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving has seemingly hit another issue. His unavailability has been a cause of frustration among the organization and it may have hit a breaking point. Irving finished off the final year of his contract while still having a $36.5 million player option for next season. His future […]

Jaden Ivey and the Sacramento Kings are playing cat and mouse. With the 2022 NBA Draft just days away on June 23rd, the Kings are finalizing their options with the fourth pick. Ivey is projected to land in Sacramento. However, mixed reports from Ivey’s camp may throw a wrench in the Kings’ plans. Despite original […]

Miles Bridges broke out in 2021-2022 to the tune of 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for the Charlotte Hornets. LaMelo Ball and Bridges made for a promising duo in Charlotte. However, Bridges is expected to command a max contract in free agency which may deter the Hornets from re-signing him, per […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, aka the “Petty King”, didn’t hold back after securing his fourth NBA championship with a Finals win over the Boston Celtics. Not only did Curry make sure that the doubters knew he saw them and their predictions, but he also made sure those who believe his wife Ayesha “can’t […]

It has been a rapid fall from grace for the Brooklyn Nets. Just two years after assembling what seemed to be the greatest Big Three of all time, the identity of the organization is greatly changing. The strong stance on the Covid vaccine and overall lack of availability has seemingly divided the collection of stars. […]

As you’ve surely heard by now, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly one of the teams interested in acquiring Kyrie Irving, should the All-Star guard fail to reach an extension with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving, 30, has a $36.9 million player option for 2022-23. However, if the two sides fail to commit to a long-term […]

The Detroit Pistons were in the gutter of the Eastern Conference last season, but they do have some intriguing pieces that should give them optimism for the future. Cade Cunningham is a budding star, Saddiq Bey is a very solid player, and Jerami Grant, if he stays, is the perfect fit for this young, rebuilding […]

Things are pretty hectic right now for the Charlotte Hornets. Kenny Atkinson just backed out of the head coaching job for the Hornets, and now there’s a rumor about the team being hesitant to pay up for Miles Bridges. Here’s what Shams Charania reported about the Bridges situation at The Athletic: Rival executives expect Hornets […]

The rumor mill is pouring in with potential trade scenarios as teams across the league prepare for the 2022 NBA Draft. After being one of the best teams in the Western Conference, it sounds like the Memphis Grizzlies are prepared to make a big move. Especially considering, the latest rumors are they’re interested in the […]

The Indiana Pacers are in for a big offseason. Talks of the Pacers making moves have been swirling for a while. Rumors of Malcolm Brogdon’s and Myles Turner’s departures have put Indiana’s fanbase into a frenzy awaiting the team’s next move. Now, new reports have added some much-needed clarity to these rumors. The Pacers are […]

The Golden State Warriors are preparing for their championship parade on Monday and star guard Klay Thompson pulled up in style, heading across the bay in his spiffy boat while wearing his signature title hat. However, in what was a brutal turn of events, Klay was live on IG when heading across the ocean, only […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a tremendous season where they made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals, only to fall short to the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs have already improved their roster even more as well, acquiring Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood last week to bolster their frontcourt. Now, […]