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This offseason has been anything but quiet for the Philadelphia 76ers, to say the least. Following a premature exit in the postseason, there has been chatter of the Sixers breaking up their All-Star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. For weeks now, Ben Simmons has made it clear he longer wants to remain with […]

Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls have a big 2021-22 season ahead of them after the front office made some big splashes in the offseason to add talent to the roster. The Bulls have stunk since trading Jimmy Butler in 2017, and now it’s finally time to take a big step forward. This is especially […]

It’s been pretty clear for a while now that Eric Gordon doesn’t have a long-term future with the Rockets. Once James Harden was traded in January,  every relevant role player left over from the last regime was on the clock. Last season P.J. Tucker grew disgruntled with the franchise for not receiving a contract extension […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have as much to work on off the court as they do on it this season. There’s no question that they have the talent to win it all. But how they’re able to communicate their roles and coax the necessary sacrifices from one another will be a vital part of their […]

If Vince Carter were still playing in the NBA today, he’d be the perfect veteran addition to the Los Angeles Lakers given their penchant for aging stars. Lakers coach Frank Vogel made a recent appearance on the Lakeshow podcast, where he revealed that people aren’t shy to remind him his team is old. "I'm not asked, […]

There are countless Where Were You When moments in the NBA. Michael Jordan’s shrug, LeBron James’ block, Kobe Bryant’s 81 points, Chris Andersen missing 748735 dunks during the 2005 Slam Dunk Contest, etc. But for the fans of the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets, one of the most memorable moments was the infamous […]

The AEW has caught the attention of wrestling fans recently with their big-name signings. Their latest move, though, is a head-turner for a different type of audience, specifically, for those living in Dallas. AEW announced recently that they have signed former Dallas Mavericks center Satnam Singh. (via PWInsider.com) “All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today announced the […]

NBA 2K is one of the biggest game franchises out there, and it’s not surprising that a ton of people are hooked on the highly addictive basketball game. As it turns out, Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is no different. Based on his own admission, Lillard actually plays NBA 2K every single day. On […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has unveiled the team’s plans on filling up their final roster spot ahead of the 2021-2022 NBA season. Right now, the Warriors still have one roster spot to fill after a rather quiet offseason which leaves the impression that two-time MVP Stephen Curry still needs one more piece, […]

Cassandra Peterson, most known for playing the horror hostess character Elvira in the 1980s, dropped a shocking revelation against NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. Prior to the release of her latest memoir, she spoke out to People Magazine about the sexual assault she endured at the hands of Wilt Chamberlain. Via People: “Why didn’t I try to […]

The NBA Western Conference playoff picture looks very interesting for 2022. We might see some old playoff contenders rise from the ashes. On the flip side of the coin, this means those who made it last season — especially by the skin of their teeth — might not make it this time around. Three teams […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, now a teammate of LeBron James, has made some polarizing remarks in the past, but for the most part, he’s been straight with his thoughts, even though they’re not popular. Anthony recently sat down with the boys of the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast to talk about a […]

We are just days away from the start of NBA training camps. For their part, the Los Angeles Lakers still have two open roster spots at the moment, and they already have a plan in the works. Rob Pelinka addressed the media in a press conference on Thursday. He revealed what the Lakers intend to […]

It seems that not everyone was recently impressed with LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers roster, specifically its effort and camaraderie. The fact that the Miami Heat played the Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals is part of this story. After winning the 2020 NBA title with an impressive performance in […]

It has long been rumored by many insiders that the National Basketball Association is making an effort to curb foul-baiting. Now, in a welcome news for basketball fans, the NBA has officially announced their plans regarding this tactic. In a Zoom call with reporters, NBA senior vice president and head of referee development and training […]

The Lakers made their big offseason splash to acquire Russell Westbrook. But nothing is truly official until it gets painted on a larger than life mural in Los Angeles. The Lakers trio finally got their wall art recognition with a masterpiece along Avalon Boulevard. Check out the sweet design below: City of Stars 🤩 New […]

Tyler Herro went viral once again recently after an overly excited fan crashed her car as she wanted to get close to the Miami Heat guard. Herro was signing autographs and posing for pictures with a bunch of fans when some girl’s car crashed into a wall. Something tells us that she forgot to put […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis was one of the biggest names being constantly dropped during the offseason after a disappointing playoffs stint. And, as it seems, everyone thought the Latvian was on his way out of the franchise including KP himself. In a recent podcast episode of ESPN’s Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective, Windhorst […]

There will be no shortage of firepower for the Los Angeles Lakers this coming season. The additions of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony, among others, will definitely see to that. The big question, however, is if LA will be able to make things work on the defensive end. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has earned […]

A drama seems to have unfolded for the New Orleans Pelicans with the start of training camp just a few days away. Star forward Zion Williamson reportedly isn’t communicating much with general manager David Griffin as he was displeased with the way the team handled his rookie year. To recall, Williamson was hampered by a […]

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis have been at the center of many rumors recently, mostly regarding their apparent “beef” with each other. For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban though, those rumors aren’t true because of one simple fact: the two still like each other’s social media posts. Yes, you heard that right. According to this […]

Karl-Anthony Towns may not be directly involved in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ recent drama, but he’s undoubtedly the primary stakeholder. Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas is now gone, leaving the team in flux as they continue their rebuild. This obviously has raised concerns about the status of Karl-Anthony Towns. The two-time All-Star sent out a tweet of […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka addressed the media on Thursday as he provided a bit of a glimpse of what to expect from LeBron James and the rest of his squad in the upcoming season. One of the topics that he covered was the Lakers’ revolutionary approach when it comes to player training […]

Julius Randle has unfinished business with the New York Knicks. After an inspiring run in the regular season in their last campaign, the Knicks unraveled in the NBA Playoffs, losing to the less-heralded Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Randle played poorly in the series. The Knicks made key moves in the offseason, picking up […]

The Washington Wizards no longer have Russell Westbrook. But on the flip side, they finally have quality depth surrounding superstar Bradley Beal. One interesting decision to make was at the center spot. The trade to acquire Daniel Gafford worked out tremendously for the Wizards last season. His chemistry with Russell Westbrook was reminiscent of Brodie’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, along with the rest of the roster, finally revealed their vaccination status ahead of opening night. Per vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, the entire roster will be fully vaxxed and ready to go for the 2021-22 NBA season: “On opening night, […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has seen his fellow draft class teammates sign big contract extensions this off-season. Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Robert Williams have all signed long-term deals to stay with their current team. But the Nuggets young star isn’t worried about that at the moment. As per the Denver […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the greatest 3-point shooter in the world. He can make it rain threes from anywhere on the court, but there was one spot he struggled with last season. The corner three wasn’t friendly to Curry, specifically the left corner. According to NBA.com, Curry shot 25% from that spot, […]

It’s been nearly two months since Alex Caruso parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency, but there’s no denying that there are more than a few LA supporters who are still ruing the loss of the fan-favorite combo guard. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka recently opened up about the team’s failed attempt […]

Damian Lillard has already proven himself as the best player in Portland Trail Blazers history, and the summer-long frenzy induced by his wavering commitment to Rip City is just the latest indication of his exalted standing in the league’s individual hierarchy. Lillard’s an unqualified superstar, basically, the exceedingly rare and valuable caliber of player around […]

While it might feel the NBA season just ended, things are getting ready to ramp up again. Teams will open training camp next week, with the start of preseason just two weeks away. The offseason is a time for players to work on their game, but more importantly, get their bodies in proper condition for […]

Offseason transformations have become the norm for players from around the NBA this summer. As it turns out, however, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is taking a different approach. While most players have been bulking up this summer, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has revealed that LeBron has actually reduced his weight (h/t Chris […]

The Chicago Bulls struck fast in free agency by coming to terms with Lonzo Ball right out of the gate. That wasn’t the only big move the Bulls made on the first day of free agency, though, as they also nabbed Alex Caruso away from the Los Angeles Lakers. To many, it was surprising to […]

We may have a bit of clarity on the Brooklyn Nets’ vaccination hold-out situation. On Tuesday, we learned that if the team held practices in Brooklyn, a couple of their players would not yet be eligible. It wasn’t an issue Tuesday because training camp is in San Diego. But the gist seemed to be that […]

While most of the NBA has received the vaccine, there is still a number of players who have yet to get the jab. It appears that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is one of them, Per Fox Sports. Reporters even asked Nets general manager Sean Marks about the players who are unvaccinated and what their […]

There are lots of players across the NBA who have made rap songs in the past. However, no one does it better than Damian Lillard, who is basically better than half the artists in the industry. Don’t sleep on Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges though, who apparently has bars. He spitted a nasty verse on […]

Chauncey Billups was Neil Olshey’s top choice as the Portland Trail Blazers’ next head coach even before the job became available. Damian Lillard gave Billups his public seal of approval about 12 hours after Portland parted ways with Terry Stotts. Norman Powell says conversations with Billups played a major part in his decision to re-sign […]

Nets’ training camp is set for Tuesday September 28th in San Diego. They begin their preseason at Staples Center on the third of October when they’ll face the Lakers. There are a few questions on everyone’s minds as the team gears up for the marathon regular season ahead. Let’s start with three questions we know […]

The Ben Simmons offseason saga continues to get uglier as we rapidly approach the start of training camp. After a summer full of trade discussions and rumors, the three-time All-Star remains a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons and his camp have made it clear that he will not be reporting to Philly and plans […]