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Before Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, Patrick Mahomes has never thrown an interception in the month of September throughout his career. So imagine the shockwaves it sent and the reaction of Kansas City Chiefs fans when Tavon Young ended that incredible streak. Late in the third quarter and the Chiefs facing a third and […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving may be a polarizing player off the court, but his talent on the court is undeniable. He’s not an MVP-level candidate like his teammates Kevin Durant and James Harden. However, according to legendary point guard Isiah Thomas, Kyrie is incredibly important to their championship hopes. Speaking with Etan Thomas of […]

Veterans of NBA Twitter remember exactly where they were during the infamous Battle for DeAndre Jordan. DJ, who played for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015, was set to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. However, at the last moment, he reneged on the deal and decided to stay with the Clips. What followed was a […]

Skip Bayless remains one of LeBron James’ biggest critics, so it’s not surprising when the FOX Sports commentator went at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar again and even compared him to Kevin Durant. In the recent episode of Undisputed, Bayless had some scathing remarks about LeBron while he and his co-host Shannon Sharpe discussed their […]

Klay Thompson is set to return to the Golden State Warriors in 2021-22, and his former teammate and now Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee thinks the rest of the NBA should be worried. After all, for McGee, the “old” Klay will definitely make his appearance. McGee’s reasoning is simple: Thompson sustained a torn ACL in […]

The 2021-22 NBA season still doesn’t officially tip off for another month, but that time away from the hardwood only encourages fans to fantasize about potential battles between contenders. Prior to the season, before injuries inevitably occur and trades shift the landscape of the league, the possiblities are endless. Here’s a fun mental exercise for […]

The Miami Heat are re-tooled and ready for another deep playoff run this season. After bringing in Kyle Lowry, PJ Tucker, and Markieff Morris while retaining Victor Oladipo, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, and Dwayne Dedmon, the Heat are looking to take back the Eastern Conference in 2022 and bring an NBA title to […]

2025 is shaping up to be quite a lucrative year for the NBA. With the league’s current TV contract with ESPN and Turner Sports expiring that season, the NBA is aiming to triple their asking price, shooting for a nine-year, $75 billion deal that would net them $8.3 billion annually, according to CNBC’s Jabari Young […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are working on their chemistry, starting with some team-building efforts off the court. Anthony Davis recently tied the knot, and of course superstar teammates LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were invited for the said occasion. King James and Russell Westbrook rode together on their way to AD’s big day. The Lakers […]

The Chicago Bulls come into next season with a bona fide superstar on the roster in Zach LaVine…’s new teammate Alex Caruso. The All-Star and the former Los Angeles Lakers favorite were spotted working out together, in what could be a very successful backcourt tandem for the Bulls this season. Check out the Bulls guards […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their 2021 campaign on a good note with an impressive 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. After securing their first victory of the season, they will look to keep the momentum going as they look to host the visiting Las Vegas Raiders on their home turf for Week 2 proceedings. Their […]

It’s only a matter of time before Ben Simmons ultimately gets sent packing from the Philadelphia 76ers. The where and when, however, feel far from being resolved. The latest news is that the Sixers star may not show up for training camp at all, which the team can punish with a rather hefty fine. ESPN […]

Rumors have been swirling about Adele and her relationship with NBA powerbroker and LeBron James agent Rich Paul. With the pop singer’s latest Instagram post, the two seem to have gone IG official. Check out Adele’s latest photo set posted on Instagram, with a sneaky third photo of her with Paul. The simple heart emoji […]

Former Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee has had one of the wildest career arcs in recent memory. He went from promising young talent with the Washington Wizards to ridiculed Shaqtin’-a-fool mascot in just a few years in the league. It wasn’t until his stint in the Bay Area with Stephen Curry and the gang […]

The Houston Rockets are in the process of finding a new home for veteran guard John Wall. Wall is only one year removed from an Achilles injury and has one of the most exorbitant contracts in basketball. This will make it very difficult for the Rockets to find a trade partner. However, there is one […]

John Wall and the Houston Rockets have reportedly agreed to try and find a way to trade the 6-foot-3 point guard out of Houston. However, doing so may prove to be a near impossible task for the Rockets because of Wall’s sizable deal. Wall is set to make $44.3 million this upcoming season and has […]

Oklahoma City Thunder fans still vividly recall their first game last season. At very least, they remember final possession. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had the ball in his hands with the game on the line against the Charlotte Hornets. With the score dead even at 107 and just seconds remaining on the game clock, SGA made his […]

The Phoenix Suns shocked the world last season, as Devin Booker and Chris Paul led them to the NBA Finals. The Suns lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks, but fans are optimistic that they’ll be able to replicate that success and make it to the Finals again. However, if you ask former Suns […]

The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t make a lot of changes this offseason to really boost their title chances with Damian Lillard, but new head coach Chauncey Billups remains confident about their odds. After all, they have a slew of players like Jusuf Nurkic whom Billups believes can elevate their games. As Jason Quick of The […]

LeBron James has done a lot of things other than play basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers star is obviously one of the most outspoken players in the league, unafraid of speaking out against injustices. LeBron has also used his massive following to help other people in need, such as when he founded his “I Promise” […]

Miami Heat stud Tyler Herro and girlfriend Katya Elise Henry have shared a first look at their newborn baby girl to the public on social media. Well, sort of. Henry gave birth to their first child on Tuesday, and the couple appears to be adjusting to life as parents rather quickly. On Saturday, Herro posted […]

It’s safe to say Los Angeles Lakers icon and NBA great Shaquille O’Neal is not a big fan of superteams. In fact, he doesn’t respect the players who team up to win a championship instead of competing hard against each other (cue LeBron James, Kevin Durant and many more). During his appearance on the Big […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to make a deep run in the NBA Finals this season. Behind their tried-and-tested core Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Warriors are looking to barge back into the Playoffs and make some noise, if not win it all outright. That, of course, means that every roster […]

San Antonio Spurs icon David Robinson was one of the most dominant centers back in the NBA nineties. That’s why when Shaquille O’Neal came into his own, matchups between the two became appointment viewing. A rumored beef slowly started simmering between the two throughout their battles, which was even laid out nicely in SB Nation […]

LeBron James recently came out with some rather controversial comments criticizing other players in the league. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has chimed in on the issue, and it is clear that he’s on the same boat with LeBron here. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar called out ball players who he believes are working on […]

After his recent departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, the general belief is that veteran big man Marc Gasol is now heading back to his native of Spain for a sensational return to the Euro League. Recent rumors suggest, however, that the Golden State Warriors, in particular, have kept an eye on the 36-year-old center […]

The battle to become Stephen Curry’s next backup is heating up, as the Golden State Warriors continue to work out different guards for the job. The newest player to enter this competition is someone who already familiar with playing for the Warriors and Curry. According to TheWarriorsTalk on Twitter, the Warriors front office will hold […]

Superstar point guard Chris Paul was a big part of JaVale McGee’s decision to join the Phoenix Suns. The Point God’s virtuoso performance in the Suns’ road to the NBA Finals made a lasting mark on McGee. And in a recent episode of “Club Shay Shay” with Shannon Sharpe, the three-time NBA champion couldn’t help […]

The New York Knicks’ biggest star today is Julius Randle, but the veteran forward doesn’t want fans to take their eyes off RJ Barrett. After all, he sees the young wing taking a major leap in his third year in the NBA. In an interview with Ian Begley of SNY.TV, Randle opened up about Barrett […]

John Wall was immediately linked to a handful of other teams around the NBA after it was recently revealed that the Houston Rockets had agreed with Wall’s camp to try and find a trade that will see the five-time All-Star make his way out of Houston. The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the teams […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis tied the knot on Saturday, marrying his fiancée who is known only as Marlen P. Davis’ former teammate Tim Frazier posted images of Davis’ rehearsal dinner on his Instagram along with a few videos on his story, including one of Davis serenading his now-wife. View this post on Instagram […]

Dwyane Wade is considered by many as one of, if not the greatest Miami Heat player in franchise history. The soon-to-be Hall of Famer has nothing but love for the organization and the city as well, and a recent reunion reminded him of just how unbreakable his bond is with the Heat. Wade recently got […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young pulled off the ultimate troll job on the New York Knicks this offseason by appearing in the WWE Smackdown held at Madison Square Garden. However, Julius Randle couldn’t care less. When asked if he has seen the video of Trae’s appearance and his opinion about it, Randle didn’t hold back […]

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall may be the next big-name talent to move to a new team ahead of the season. The Rockets and Wall have agreed to mutually work together to find a suitor for the veteran point guard. Wall is set to report to training camp, but Houston’s plan is now much […]

The idea of a player-coach used to baffle JaVale McGee, but his experience playing alongside LeBron James gave him an epiphany on the rare designation. The Phoenix Suns center was a guest on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay,” along with his mother Pamela, where he shared how James made him realize what being a player-coach […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is hyped after watching Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk lead Liverpool during their game against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Both Salah and Van Dijk reached new milestones with Liverpool in the game, with the former reaching his 150th appearance for the club and later making it to his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently came clean about one particular issue he has with NBA players and their offseason workouts. According to The King, he finds it annoying that players work on stuff that won’t necessarily help improve their game. Unsurprisingly, the mean streets of Twitter saw this as an opportunity to throw […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley is one of the peskiest defenders in the NBA, and unsurprisingly, it’s his mentality that separates him from other guards. Beverley recently talked about that defensive approach that he has on WCCO Radio, and as the Timberwolves guard noted, it all boils down to one thing: touching people. It’s this […]

Hornets point guard and reigning Rookie of the year LaMelo Ball is set to drop his first signature sneaker in October, partnering with Puma to release the Puma MB.01. Former NBA guard Jalen Rose, who is an ambassador and consultant for Puma and has worked out with Ball in the past, posted a video of […]