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LeBron James is tired of the endless offseason workout clips. The Los Angeles Lakers star recently took to Twitter to express his frustrations on the subject. Why do so many ball players work on stuff they are never going to use in the game?? Seriously question. Annoys me a tad. 🤔 — LeBron James (@KingJames) […]

If you are a fan of Max Kellerman, you likely heard his wild take about picking Andre Iguodala to shoot a wide-open last-second shot over Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. In a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, Iguodala gave his take on Kellerman choosing him over Curry. “You gotta understand how different shows […]

The Toronto Raptors’ newest rookie, Scottie Barnes, has captivated the hearts of Raptors fans around the globe. His energy and presence breathes new life into an organization that is looking to start anew with a new cast of players. If any Raptors fans were still salty they didn’t pick Jalen Suggs, this latest letter penned […]

Stephen Curry has forever changed the way the game of basketball as we know it is played. The Golden State Warriors star has revolutionized the modern game by showcasing just how important the three-point shot is, especially when you’re the best to ever attempt it. However, the three-point movement wasn’t the only thing he brought […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are yet to win a championship with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George leading the way, but team owner Steve Ballmer is not losing confidence they can do it sooner rather than later. During the groundbreaking ceremony for the Clippers’ Intuit Dome on Friday, Ballmer was asked if he thinks they can […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a massive retooling of their roster. They traded and let go of multiple players to get new ones. The result is a massive collection of elite role players to flank LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, there’s one criticism that many fans have of this team: chemistry. After all, this […]

The dust has settled on NBA free agency, and DeMarcus Cousins has yet to find a home. The big man last played for the Los Angeles Clippers but hasn’t been able to latch onto a roster. Now it appears he’s drawing some massive interest from teams in China. Reports have surfaced on multiple CBA clubs […]

The Chicago Bulls have been perennially mediocre throughout Zach LaVine’s three-year stint with the team. There’s good reason to think they’ll be much better next season. The Bulls’ offseason overhaul couldn’t have come at a better time, as Zach LaVine is on the final year of his contract with an extension yet to be signed. […]

Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to having extremely disrespectful takes. The former Los Angeles Lakers star is well-known around the NBA community as someone who doesn’t have a filter when it comes to his hot takes. This time, his target wasn’t a current NBA player, but a former foe of his. While talking about the […]

Scottie Barnes hasn’t even played a game yet for the Toronto Raptors, and yet he’s already endeared himself to the fan base. He’s a hard face to miss, given that he’s always beaming and ready to light up the room with his seemingly endless amount of energy. That demeanor of his applies both on and […]

There are few more memorable moments in the NBA Finals than that of LeBron James’ iconic block on Andre Iguodala in 2016. It may be a forgettable memory for Golden State Warriors fans, though, as this was the play that ultimately led to the Cavs’ historic series comeback win. Iguodala, who is now with the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and legend Jerry West broke ground on their new arena, which is scheduled to open in time for the 2024-25 season. Intuit Dome, which will be the arena’s name, will have a number of state of the art features by the time it opens. None, however, will be bigger than the […]

Nikola Jokic is the engine that makes the Denver Nuggets go. He’s been that for about five years now and shows no signs of slowing down. Michael Porter Jr., however, didn’t get the memo. The talented forward sat down with J.J. Redick on The Old Man and the Three podcast, where he talked about a host […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson turned 76-years-old on Friday and surely received lots of birthday messages from former players and colleagues. One of them was current Lakers president Jeanie Buss, who sent Jackson a heartfelt message on social media. Take a look: The best to ever do it. Happy […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest players to have ever dawned on the colors of the Los Angeles Lakers. Even though he played for many teams throughout his decorated career, it cannot be denied that he has unwavering loyalty to the Purple & Gold. With this comes an indisputable bitterness towards the Lakers’ cross-town […]

New Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee didn’t have the best relationship with Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal, but he has nothing but respect for Shaq the basketball player. In his interview with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay, McGee revealed his Top 4 players of all time. After mentioning Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and […]

Shaqtin A Fool is arguably the most hilarious segment in all of the NBA. Like ever. This is exactly why ESPN golden boy Stephen A Smith could not hold back the laughter when Shaq revealed who he believes will take the Sahqtin MVP crown in 2022. O’Neal was a guest on Smith’s First Take program recently […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is “obsessed” with toilets, which is why the team’s upcoming arena in Inglewood–called Intuit Dome–will have 1500 of it. During the groundbreaking ceremony of the Clippers future home, Ballmer revealed why there will be a lot of toilets in Intuit Dome. For the former Microsoft CEO, he doesn’t want […]

It’s no secret that Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal isn’t the biggest Rudy Gobert fan. Shaq has been relentless in calling out the Utah Jazz center for many years, which has caused a bit of a rift between the pair. However, it appears that Shaq has offered somewhat of an olive branch to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had two chances to draft Michael Porter Jr. in 2018, but they passed on him twice as he ended up with the Denver Nuggets with the No. 14 pick. MPJ, however, wouldn’t want it any other way. During his recent appearance on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man and The Three” podcast, […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards revealed that he had “learned a new skill” during the offseason. He was pertaining to how he’d become an ace in the sport of bowling, while also claiming that he scores 200 or above during games. For those that are not too familiar with […]

Michael Porter Jr. was a top-rated prospect heading to the 2018 NBA Draft. However, he slipped to the Denver Nuggets at no. 14 after teams expressed concerns about his back injury. In fact, a Los Angeles Clippers doctor thought he would never be able to play again–much more suit up in the league. Of course […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t help but laugh at a viral video of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George looking really bored during the Los Angeles Clippers’ groundbreaking ceremony for the Intuit Dome. While watching a live band performance during the event, Leonard and George were caught on camera looking like they wanted to […]

Much like the rest of the NBA, the Brooklyn Nets are also looking to add a few pieces to round out their roster for the upcoming season. It looks like Kevin Durant and the Nets have found their man, and this comes in the form of former Los Angeles Lakers big man Devontae Cacok. According […]

ESPN released its NBA Finals and individual awards predictions for the 2021-22 season on Thursday, with familiar marquee teams and players dominating the voting. The “worldwide leader’s” expert panel picked the juggernaut Brooklyn Nets to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy, Kevin Durant to win his second MVP and Rudy Gobert to be named Defensive Player […]

The Toronto Raptors have become part of a fascinating story. One of the most famous families in the NBA right now is the Antetokounmpo family. Former immigrants from Nigeria are living the American dream. The most famous brother, Giannis Antetokounmpo, led the Milwaukee Bucks to a championship this past summer. He was joined by his […]

The Chicago Bulls made a big splash right at the start of free agency when they agreed to terms with Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, and then came the huge shocker of a DeMar DeRozan deal. The Bulls added a lot of talent this offseason as they try to change their fortunes. However, there are […]

On Friday, the Los Angeles Clippers announced a huge partnership with Intuit. L.A. will have a new home in 2024: the Intuit Dome. Following the announcement, there was a celebration Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were in attendance for. The problem is they could not have looked more bored if they tried. 😂 pic.twitter.com/FVFSYTtKNa — […]

The Dallas Mavericks have just had a tough NBA season. Although they had a great regular season, winning 42 games in the process, they lost in the first round of the Playoffs again. In the meantime, they lost their head coach, as Rick Carlisle decided to leave the Mavs post after 13 years. Additionally, their […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard suffered an ACL injury in the playoffs last season, and the surgery will knock him out for at least a good chunk of the 2021-22 season. Given his history, there’s also the possibility of Leonard missing the entire season. The Clippers star will surely be extremely cautious when it […]

Believe it or not, there are these bonkers trade rumors of the Brooklyn Nets potentially trading star point guard Kyrie Irving. Nick Wright of Fox Sports lit the match with a Tweet, claiming that the 29-year old would “retire from the NBA” should the Nets deal him. Irving took exception to Wright’s crazy news and […]

The Houston Rockets are going young. With the clear youth movement the franchise is heading towards, they’ve recently made it clear that they’re looking to part ways with former All-Star guard John Wall. But he’s not the only Rockets veteran looking seemingly out of place in Houston. Longtime sixth man Eric Gordon is in the […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine had a career season in 2020-21, but he’s still not getting the respect he deserves because the Bulls have been such a bad team since he came over in the Jimmy Butler trade in 2017. In fact, LaVine has never been to the playoffs in his career, as he was […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are finally slated to distance themselves from their in-city rival Lakers. Well, physically at least. The Clips are set to move into their own arena, dubbed the Intuit Dome, by the 2024-25 NBA season. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer spoke at length about their move, as reported by ClutchPoints’ own Tomer Azarly. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a generational star present with Zion Williamson in the fold. Despite this, there are still some doubts about the team’s chances at qualifying for the playoffs in the 2021-22 NBA Season. Perhaps it’s due to the lack of reliable role players in their squad or the fact that they have […]

It’s been eight months since James Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Because of how far the draft picks involved convey, this is the kind of trade that will take a decade to properly evaluate. However, we do have the freedom to periodically revisit how the trade looks from both perspectives. Unless something devastating […]

Steven Adams is now a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. While he seems like a perfect fit for the grit and grind mentality they wish to embody over there, he admits there may still be lingering animosity from battles of yesteryear. The newest Grizzlies big man recently spoke candidly about his possible tarnished reputation in […]

The LA Clippers will break ground on their brand new stadium today. The Inglewood-based arena is expected to be ready for the 2024-25 season, and will be named the Intuit Dome, the Los Angeles Clippers and Intuit Inc. announced today. Intuit, a global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mint, will be […]

One day, when you’re old, sitting alone on the porch and pondering about the glory days of the past, you will suddenly ask yourself: Remember when Ben Simmons hilariously held the Philadelphia 76ers hostage? It’s crazy to think that after a terrible performance in the NBA Playoffs, it was Simmons who had the gall to […]