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Utah Jazz Twitter had a field day – but it wasn’t for any trade speculation or offseason move. Jordan Clarkson was interviewed by a reporter totally clueless on who he was. KUTV reporter Hayley Crombleholme might have gotten a pass if the topic of the interview was something totally unrelated to basketball, like Klay Thompson’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris made sure to let everyone know that he’s not happy he didn’t make it to ESPN’s Top 100 players list for the 2021-22 season. After all, he firmly believes he’s one of the best 100 players in the league today. On Twitter, Morris didn’t hold back in expressing his […]

Russell Westbrook may not be a part of the Washington Wizards now, but the now-Los Angeles Laker has left a lasting impact on Bradley Beal and his old team. Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard said that Westbrook has influenced Beal to be a better leader. According to him, the former’s departure forced the latter to step […]

It’s official. Andrew Wiggins has been denied religious exemption from San Francisco’s city vaccination mandate. The Golden State Warriors star either has to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face the consequences that come with refusing it. The NBA released a statement on its denial of the Warriors forward. Via Reuters: “The NBA has reviewed and […]

The New York Knicks made some noise in the offseason, but as team president Leon Rose noted, the wheeling and dealing is far from over. Speaking with reporters on Friday, Rose hinted about the team’s plan to pull off a blockbuster trade in the coming weeks and months. The team added Kemba Walker and Evan […]

Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest Dallas Mavericks player of all time. Period. There’s just no contesting that fact. This is exactly why Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavs organization intend to provide the legend with the ultimate honor by retiring his jersey. As it turns out, this momentous occasion might come sooner rather […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been in pretty much every imaginable situation on the basketball court. He comes out on top more often than not too, and his three NBA championships serve as a testament to this fact. Despite the wealth of experience under his belt, however, the Warriors point guard recently admitted […]

Kyle Lowry’s move to the Miami Heat might come as a surprise to some NBA fans, but for the former Toronto Raptors guard, the decision was easy. The reason? As it turns out, it’s Jimmy Butler. In an interview with The Miami Herald, Lowry talks about his relationship with Butler as one of the biggest […]

Ben Simmons is having one of the worst offseasons of his NBA career. Ever since the final buzzer sounded in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, the Philadelphia 76ers point guard has been the target of criticisms—veiled or direct—coming from all angles. Most notably, Doc Rivers and Joel Embiid’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has gotten tired of the narrative claiming that his Clippers are LA’s “other team.” The billionaire recently sounded off on all the hate his team has been getting from supporters of their bitter cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. In his mind, Ballmer is adamant that the Purple & […]

On Tuesday we learned that the Nets may have a couple of players who have yet to be vaccinated. The NBA is not requiring players to be vaccinated. But there are a couple of cities that have their own regulations which have become relevant. Because of local COVID-protocols in New York and San Francisco, all […]

Dwyane Wade will go down in history as one of the greatest to ever play the sport. Well, he’s been retired for two years now, and at this point, it looks like he’s lost a bit of his step as an athlete. Wade recently had some fun with his kids as they casually played a […]

As we creep closer to the 2021-22 regular season and Los Angeles Lakers training camp fast approaches (and the team convenes in Las Vegas), it’s time to consider a few Lakers-centric wagers. Here are three futures bets that I find somewhat enticing, about one month before this highly-anticipated Lakers season tips off vs. the Golden […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is less than a month away but Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is not yet fully healthy. In his recent interview with COSMOTE TV, the Bucks forward opened up about the hyperextended left knee injury he suffered during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The issue kept Giannis out for […]

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson isn’t exactly a household name like LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo. But, he is still a solid player who is definitely a key piece of the Jazz. Clarkson was hilariously interviewed by a reporter in Salt Lake City on Friday and she didn’t even recognize who he was. Take a […]

On the matter of COVID-19 restrictions, the city of San Francisco requires everyone to be vaccinated for large indoor events. They will not be changing any rules for Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins. Earlier reports were saying if he got a religious or medical exemption, he might be able to play. It is now […]

Nassir Little enters his third NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers subject to relatively low expectations. The 25th overall pick of the 2019 draft played sparingly as a rookie, and barely got off the bench more last season despite making obvious all-around strides and Portland’s departed coach at one point publicly earmarking him regular […]

As the start of the new season approaches, teams from around the league have been doing everything in their power to ensure that their players are administered with the COVID-19 vaccine. There’s no denying that this polarizing issue has been met with some opposition from in and around the NBA, but as it is, the […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best offensive players in the NBA today. While he doesn’t possess explosive athleticism, his ability to score and use his body is truly elite, so much so that Patrick Beverley claims he’s the toughest player he had to guard. When asked about the player had the […]

If you’re reading that headline and thinking to yourself, “Whoa whoa, Kevin Durant was the best player alive in 2017 or 2018 also,”, I think you may well have a point. But Durant did miss a full season with a severe Achilles injury since then. He has now regained (or finally gained depending on your […]

After auditioning for a spot with the Golden State Warriors, Avery Bradley has himself earned a deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. It isn’t a contract for the last spot on the team just yet, but it’s an extended opportunity to earn it through training camp. Avery Bradley spent last season […]

There are serious discussions every year about the best player in the NBA. This week, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed his selection as the best player in the league, and it is LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP had a tell-all interview for Greek COSMOTE TV. One of the questions […]

A week of workouts with the Golden State Warriors came to an end for Isaiah Thomas, and it didn’t have a happy ending. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports Thomas has left the Bay Area without an offer from the Warriors. After a strong week of workouts with the Warriors, I'm told Isaiah Thomas left […]

Training camp for the Golden State Warriors is less than a week away, and the team is finalizing its training camp roster. One of the latest names to surface and receive a training camp deal is Langston Galloway. He is entering his eighth season in the NBA and could do it as a member of […]

Chauncey Billups believes what ailed the Portland Trail Blazers most on defense last season was attitude. He’s preached the significance of a team-wide commitment to that side of the ball since being named Terry Stotts’ replacement in late June, even going so far as to insist players who don’t buy into it on a possession-by-possession […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo infamously doesn’t like training with other star players. The reigning Finals MVP once again explained his reasoning for not getting together with other stars for workouts in an interview with COSMOTE TV, and it’s truly a boss move. You have to love this mindset: Giannis Antetokounmpo on COSMOTE TV: "I […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is a generational talent. He has been praised by the whole NBA community as a superstar player and a future Hall of Famer, even though he is only 26. Two years after James Harden made some comments about Antetokounmpo, the star finally addressed the comments, speaking to […]

The start of training camp is just around the corner, and there is still no telling when or how the Ben Simmons saga will end. Despite formally requesting a trade and threatening to holdout, the former number one pick remains a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Daryl Morey has actively held discussions for the three-time […]

2K Games just added 7 new powerful player cards in MyTEAM through the new NBA 2K22 Signature Packs, which came with a free NBA 2K22 Locker Code. Six new cards can be obtained from the new NBA 2K22 Signature Packs. These are: NBA 2K22 Signature Cards: Diamond 93 OVR Dwyane Wade (SG/SF) Diamond 92 OVR LeBron James (SF/PF) Amethyst 91 OVR […]

The Chicago Bulls now find themselves in a tough spot, as forward Patrick Williams has been ruled out of action for four-six weeks, according to various sources, including the team’s official Twitter. More information did become available as the story, broke. More on that in a second. The Bulls had an interesting offseason. After a […]

The Boston Celtics had a turbulent season last year. After trying to find a permanent third star in Kemba Walker, it was visible that the former Charlotte Hornets guard was not up to the task. Thus, he was traded after the season ended and center Al Horford was brought back to be a veteran presence […]

The Brooklyn Nets sent shockwaves across the NBA last season when they added more MVP caliber talent to their already star-heavy squad. Acquiring James Harden back in winter basically ensured they would have three of the top 15-20 players in the league. But do the Nets have so much offensive talent that they cannot maximize […]

The San Antonio Spurs and head coach Gregg Popovich are planning a return with retired star Manu Ginobili. But, it isn’t in a player role. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Spurs are bringing Ginobili on in a special role as an advisor to basketball operations. ESPN Sources: Manu Ginobili is returning to the […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers is currently on a media tour to promote his new docuseries podcast as training camp approaches. Earlier this week, the Sixers coach made waves when he went on ESPN’s First Take and tried to do damage control on the Ben Simmons trade situation by claiming the team wants him […]

The New York Knicks had a great year last season. After being the epitome of uncertainty, toxicity, and instability, the Knicks pulled out a great season, finishing as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Now, it is true that many teams had injury issues or generally down years, but that does not downplay the […]

Panini’s latest Optic set has been on a tear since it was released earlier this month. After Prizm and Select, collectors have a new reason to hunt the hottest All-Stars and rookies from this product. And without a doubt, the biggest name everyone is gunning for is no other than the Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball. […]

The NBA is stacked with great basketball players. Unfortunately, there are only limited minutes that can be distributed to a full roster. Because of this, a lot of promising players fail to get little to no opportunity to showcase their wares. In this post, we’re focusing on NBA players who need more minutes in the […]

Winning an NBA championship is arguably the most significant milestone achieved by any basketball player. It cements their legacies and puts them in a position to be part of the prestigious Hall of Fame. However, not all great players get to win a championship throughout their careers. In fact, there are a handful of great […]

The Atlanta Hawks were a Cinderella story last season, blossoming into an elite team under Nate McMillan after the firing of Lloyd Pierce and then making a surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals before falling just short against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hawks are hoping to be even better in 2021-22, but they do […]