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Russell Westbrook had a less-than-ideal start to his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, it was a rather forgettable one after a turnover-galore in his first preseason game wearing purple and gold. Brodie played nine minutes in the first quarter of the Lakers’ preseason showdown with the Golden State Warriors. However, what was […]

With the world slowly starting to return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA is looking to bring back an annual tradition: the overseas exhibition games. The Dallas Mavs have some ideas on where they want to play if it does come back, and it’s sure to make their star Luka Doncic extremely happy. […]

The San Antonio Spurs soon have to face the harsh reality that longtime head coach Gregg Popovich is set to retire. When a legendary coach of his stature hangs it up, the first question is always who’s in line to replace him. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, two of the Spurs’ most iconic figures […]

It’s been more than seven months since Meyers Leonard was embroiled in a controversial scandal after he uttered an anti-Semitic slur during a live Twitch stream. It’s been a long and hard journey for the former Miami Heat big man since, and right now, he’s opened up about the horrendous experience he went through after […]

Everyone that follows the NBA knows that Skip Bayless loves to hate on LeBron James. Now, as the Los Angeles Lakers star was ranked number two all-time by USA Today, the Fox Sports analyst went on a tirade against LeBron. Bayless ranted about LeBron’s placement in the ranking on UNDISPUTED, insisting that the ranking was […]

The Brooklyn Nets have their eyes on the NBA title, but the Kyrie Irving offseason drama continues to be the biggest hurdle they need to overcome. One solution that’s been floated around would be for the Nets to trade Irving for Ben Simmons, the other All-Star making headlines on an Eastern Conference contender. But according […]

It’s no secret that Jimmy Butler loves coffee. During the 2020 NBA bubble, the Miami Heat forward ran a coffee service inside the bubble and charged 20 dollars apiece. And recently, Butler said that his post-retirement plans involve him in the coffee business. The man really loves his caffeine. In a recent interview with GQ, […]

Long before they were a superstar duo for the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum crossed paths in the AAU circuit and at the University of Kansas on visits. There’s even a photo of the two from that weekend in 2014 that has popped up on social media on occasion. It’s wild to think […]

If you don’t know by now, Twitter is home to some of the most polarizing sets of NBA fans all over the globe. This is exactly why a fair amount of keyboard warriors got on Stephen A. Smith’s case as soon as they realized how much shade the ESPN host threw at the direction of […]

The Ben Simmons-Philadelphia 76ers saga has been the highlight (or lowlight, for Sixers fans) of the off-season. Fans, players, and analysts have all chimed in on who’s right or wrong in this debacle. Add Kevin Hart to that list of notables who gave their two cents on the topic. Appearing on the All the Smoke […]

Jason Kidd has seen the memes of his viral retro warm-up with HUGE collars, and the Dallas Mavericks head coach is taking it in stride. In fact, it seems the new Mavs tactician is having fun with it as well, joking with the media that he might seriously consider joining a bowling team after several […]

James Harden sees a gem in Brooklyn Nets rookie Cam Thomas. Drafted 27th overall this year out of LSU, the 6-foot-5 shooting guard has put his offensive prowess on display throughout the Summer League and in preseason play, thus far. As such, Thomas has caught the attention of the 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player. “Obviously […]

LeBron James has achieved so much in what has been a decorated 19-year career. He’s far from done too, which is why Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is in awe of LeBron’s ability to play at an elite level despite his advanced age. LeBron is going to be 37 this year, but at this […]

There is little doubt that LeBron James has become one of the most popular athletes on the planet. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has a global reach that extends far and wide and his recent milestone on social media is a clear testament to this fact. LeBron has just eclipsed 100 million followers on Instagram. […]

Though it ended in a discouraging first-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks are coming off an encouraging 2020-21 NBA season. The latter went 41-31, snatching the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, and saw Julius Randle become its franchise player. All the while, they were an elite defensive unit, finishing […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the best offensive players in the NBA today, and if you need any proof, then look no further than his scoring totals over his first three seasons. As Todd Whitehead of Synergy Basketball noted, Doncic is on pace to crack the Top 10 of the Mavs’ […]

There has been a significant development in Kyrie Irving’s status for the Brooklyn Nets with regards to his decision to remain unvaccinated. As it is, the All-Star point guard will now be allowed to re-join his team for practice. According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, New York City has given Irving permission […]

Jaylen Brown contracted COVID-19, dealing the Boston Celtics a big blow in their preparations for the 2021-22 season. Brown tested positive for the dreaded disease and is now quarantining. According to the Celtics’ latest update, though, the 24-year-old is asymptomatic. No further details on how and when Brown got the virus were provided. Jaylen Brown […]

In light of Ben Simmons’ holdout from the Philadelphia 76ers, Doc Rivers has some tweaking to do within his rotations before the regular season kicks off in just over a week. Through two preseason games, there is still no clear decision on who will start at point guard for the Sixers moving forward. As things […]

The first time NBA fans had a hint that Adele and Rich Paul were in a relationship was during the 2021 NBA Finals. As it turns out, the two have known each other for quite some time now, and the Grammy Award-winning artist recently opened up about her relationship with LeBron James’ agent. In a […]

New Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan wound up getting a three-year deal worth around $82 million in free agency, but before that, many were wondering if he was going to take a lot less money in order to sign with a team like the Los Angeles Lakers. Even after he got that contract, many people […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley is already 33 years old and doesn’t have much time left when it comes to playing at a high level. However, that doesn’t mean he’s not doing anything to extend his career and continue to compete in the NBA. In fact, he has taken new steps this offseason to […]

After being one of the biggest winners of the recent free agency period, all eyes are now on the Chicago Bulls to see whether they will make a long-awaited return to the playoffs. There is also much hype to see on whether DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine will form potent chemistry this season. Over his […]

DeMar DeRozan seems thrilled to be teaming up with Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls. A couple months removed from his whirlwind dip into free agency, though, it appears at least a small part of the four-time All-Star still wonders what it would’ve been like to play with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will battle in a Western Conference preseason matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Warriors prediction and pick. The Lakers and Warriors will play Friday night in what will be a rematch of a Western Conference play-in game between […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks will square off in a Western Conference preseason matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Clippers and Mavericks will battle Friday night in what will be a rematch of a Western Conference first round series […]

The Detroit Pistons hope to usher in the next great era of NBA basketball in the Motor City by bringing back a franchise legend. The team announced on Friday that Ben Wallace, a key member of its iconic 2004 title team and one of two players in league history to be named Defensive Player of […]

It turns out the Philadelphia 76ers are interested in trading Ben Simmons for the Portland Trail Blazers “other” star guard after all. Well, at least for a price that Daryl Morey must have known Neil Olshey would refuse to pay. Shams Charania of The Athletic and STADIUM reported on Friday that Philadelphia asked Portland for […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors are 2-0 so far in preseason action. Although the record doesn’t count for much, it’s still a good sign for the Golden State Warriors, especially with all the new faces on the team. The thing that stands out most is the on-court chemistry between the new players and […]

With Ben Simmons remaining absent from the Philadelphia 76ers, Doc Rivers has been tasked with finding a new floor general for his starting lineup. Through two preseason games, we have seen Tyrese Maxey and Shake Milton get an opportunity to run with the starters. Both guards are up for the challenge, but there will be […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets will square off in the Eastern Conference preseason matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bucks-Nets prediction and pick. The Bucks and Nets notoriously faced off in the second round of the NBA playoffs last season, with the Bucks taking down […]

After being selected No. 1 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunningham hasn’t sat around waiting for the season to start for the Detroit Pistons. Instead, he’s gone the route of the gym rat, putting in all sorts of time to fine-tune his game. Per James Edwards III of The Athletic, the Pistons star […]

Gregg Popovich has spent the last 25 years as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. The franchise has reached the mountain top five times under the legendary coach with the last one coming in 2014. In the last couple of seasons, whispers have popped up about when Popovich might call it a career […]

The Denver Nuggets are in a tough spot this upcoming season with Jamal Murray projected to miss the majority of, if not, the entire campaign as he continues to recover from a torn left ACL. Still, with the reigning MVP Nikola Jokic leading the way and the potential of a breakout season from Michael Porter […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks won their first championship in 50 years in 2021, and now Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers are trying to channel that energy as they begin what they hope will be a run to the World Series. Yelich posted a hype video on Twitter featuring the words of Giannis […]

After all the hullaballoo that’s gone on in this wild NBA offseason, the news cycle has spun around numerous times trying to keep up. But way, way back in the past, the headline story was the possibility of Damian Lillard leaving the Portland Trail Blazers. But Blazers fans can now comfortably breath a sigh of […]

It looks like Kyrie Irving is at it again. Just recently, the Brooklyn Nets’ All-Star guard has refused to get the vaccine, a stand that will force him to lose half the season and a lot of money in the process. Along with those things, Kevin Durant and James Harden’s quest to win the title […]

As the Ben Simmons drama in Philadelphia continues to drag on, one team that has popped up throughout the process as a destination is the Sacramento Kings. While it has been reported that talks between the Sixers and Kings took place earlier in the offseason, nothing came to fruition. Per The Athletic, it sounds as […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have long been rumored as a logical trade destination for disgruntled star Ben Simmons. However, the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade demands seem to border on the illogical side. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Sixers and Blazers indeed engaged in recent trade talks. However, the asking price for Ben Simmons was […]