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A multi-sport beef brewed between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic earlier this year. Months after, it seems Zlatan stands by his take. Back in February, Ibrahimovic went at King James. The Lakers star eventually responded to the pointed shot at him, which was a virtual “shut up and […]

Now that DeAndre Jordan has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers and Marc Gasol has been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Lakers have two open roster spots following a blockbuster summer of turnover. The Lakers will keep one spot open for a buyout candidate. Not only does that provide flexibility, but the money owed to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade Marc Gasol back to the Memphis Grizzlies, who will then waive the veteran center so he can play in his home country of Spain. According to L’Esportiu de Catalunya, Gasol will be playing for Girona. Gasol began his professional career in Spain with FC Barcelona. He then […]

There’s little doubt that Houston Rockets fans are excited for the 2021-22 NBA season. After a 17-win campaign this past season, it’s hard not to believe that there’s nowhere left to go but up. Houston also fast-tracked their youth movement by drafting four rookies in June. The natural question head coach Stephen Silas has to […]

It’s about damn time. Chris Webber is finally and well-deservingly so in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. It took a while for C-Webb to get the nod in the Hoops Hall, perhaps due to a couple of road bump and controversies he experienced along the way. But regardless of the journey, the most […]

Former Chicago Bulls center and Defensive Player of the Year Joakim Noah built a reputation as one of the best defensive minds in the league during his prime. However, Noah recently admitted that he had nightmares about a certain Los Angeles Clippers star during his rookie year. When asked about his “Welcome to the NBA […]

One of the biggest gripes some fans have over the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is that it’s the furthest thing from being impenetrable. The institution that’s supposed to safeguard the history of the NBA and basketball as a whole is filled with borderline stars and unknown names to the common fan. Take Calvin Murphy, […]

The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor. Only the best and the most iconic players in the history of basketball are granted entry into this exclusive list. Every year, a select group of players, coaches, and other notable figures in basketball are allowed entry into the Hall and are immortalized forever in […]

Despite a heartbreaking NBA Finals defeat, the Phoenix Suns undoubtedly had one of their best seasons in nearly three decades. Obviously, they failed to reach their ultimate goal of winning a championship. And while injuries played a major role to their path to the Finals, they still deserve credit for their surprising playoff run in […]

Shaquille O’Neal is definitely one of the most savage people you’ll ever come across in your life. A clear testament to this fact is how Shaq sabotaged his own meeting with Nike just to be able to sign with Reebok instead. This was early in Shaq’s legendary career. He was at a crossroads as he […]

When the Boston Celtics hired Danny Ainge into the front office in 2003, Paul Pierce thought his time with the Beantown team was over. After all, Trader Danny seemed to be intent on sending everyone away. Pierce confessed as much during his Hall of Fame speech on Saturday, noting that he was ready to accept […]

After Major League Baseball was successful in running the “Field of Dreams” game where a match between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees was held outdoors, fans of the National Basketball Association might be clamoring for a similar version of basketball held outside. But NBA fans might want to wait a while […]

LeBron James was in attendance during Saturday’s Hall of Fame ceremony as he showed his full support for his former Miami Heat teammate and good friend Chris Bosh. LeBron, Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Ray Allen all shared an emotional moment on stage right after Bosh’s acceptance speech, and it prompted an equally epic reaction from […]

Russell Westbrook doesn’t give a damn what you think. The newest Los Angeles Lakers superstar has always been unapologetically himself, both on and off the court. The Brodie showed exactly that with his recent outfit, which understandably drew some varied takes from Lakers fans on Twitter. Check out the look for yourself, with a Kendrick […]

Saturday’s Hall of Fame ceremony had its fair share of memorable moments. One particular sequence that stood out, however, happened during the latter part of Chris Bosh’s acceptance speech. Miami Heat team president Pat Riley was on stage with Bosh and the pair shared a wonderful moment that will have basketball fans everywhere tearing up. […]

Before they became official teammates on the Chicago Bulls, Toni Kukoc played against Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. And sure enough, Kukoc won’t forget that experience. Kukoc’s Croatia faced the so-called USA Basketball Dream Team headed by Jordan and Pippen during the gold medal game of the tournament. […]

Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade are two of the most prominent members of the esteemed 2003 NBA Draft class. Bosh was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors, which was quickly succeeded by the Miami Heat drafting Dwyane Wade at No. 5. For his part, however, Heat team president Pat Riley recently confessed that they […]

Former Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame today, and he made sure his induction was one to be remembered. Speaking towards the end of his induction speech, Wallace spoke about his legacy. (via NBA). “I wasn’t welcome. I was too small. I couldn’t play the game they wanted […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most storied franchises in recent memory. Their constant level of success with coach Gregg Popovich and with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili is something that is almost impossible to replicate. However, ever since the core retired, the Texan franchise never fully recovered. […]

At this stage of his career, Blake Griffin probably has nothing but a championship in sight. He’s fortunate Kevin Durant is by his side in this journey. The Brooklyn Nets veteran was a guest on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man & The Three” podcast, where he sang big praises for his superstar teammate. “It’s not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers added another member to their squad ahead of the 2020-21 season. It’s not the player who’s going to fill LA’s final roster spot, though, as this recent addition comes in the form of a new assistant coach for Frank Vogel. According to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers have […]

After a ton of player movement and roster reshuffling that took place across the league this summer, there are now a plethora of NBA teams that are looking to make a playoff comeback in 2022, including the Golden State Warriors. Given that the regular season can be tiresome and daunting to the more inexperienced teams […]

On the night of his Hall of Fame enshrinement as a coach, Bill Russell reminded everyone that his friendship with Kobe Bryant supersedes the storied rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. For health and safety reasons, Russell could not come to Springfield for the Hall of Fame ceremony. Still, his message via […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been in virtually every pressure situation throughout his decorated NBA career. As it turns out, however, the former back-to-back MVP still isn’t immune from the occasional moment of terror. This is exactly what golf legend Phil Mickelson brought out in Curry in a recent encounter between the two […]

Chris Bosh may have some regrets not being able to end his career in his own terms, but his former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade believes his Hall of Fame induction is proof that he has done more than enough to cement his status as one of the game’s greats. Ahead of Bosh’s Hall of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a successful 2020-21 NBA season, going 38-34 and making the postseason. Although they lost to the Utah Jazz in the first round, it was still a great year for the young squad. Star guard Ja Morant absolutely balled out and he had good support in guard-forward Dillon Brooks and center Jonas […]

The NBA draft is when dreams come true–when players realize that all their hard work has finally paid off. Athletes can take care of the family members who’ve helped them along the way, and it’s the beginning of a long journey that will create memories that will last a lifetime. In an exclusive interview with […]

One of the most exciting aspects of the NBA is watching young players bloom before our eyes. Throughout their careers, players distiguish themselves by taking various leaps. There of course is the leap from college to pro, where players prove that they’re indeed cut out to play in the greatest basketball league in the world. […]

Jayson Tatum is coming off a breakout campaign in 2020-21, but all signs suggest that the Boston Celtics forward’s development is far from being done. A photo of Tatum made rounds on social media recently, where he was seen with a physique closely resembling former teammate Semi Ojeleye’s sculpted body. For the All-Star forward, it’s […]

Free agency can be a chaotic period for many out-of-contract NBA players as they scour their options and decide on just what to do next in their careers. For JaVale McGee, he once again became a free agent in August, and there is a unique reason for his decision to sign with the Phoenix Suns. […]

Rajon Rondo might be one of the newest members of the Los Angeles Lakers, but he recently took a trip to New York City to enjoy the festivities of the 2021 US Open. The cameras caught the veteran point guard in the audience and Rondo’s brief cameo has the makings of the next internet meme. […]

The New York Knicks made some significant moves this offseason, bringing in the likes of Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier while retaining their core and veteran role players. Interestingly, though, the Big Apple franchise had a bigger target heading to free agency: DeMar DeRozan. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks […]

Jayson Tatum’s shocking offseason transformation has been well documented. As a matter of fact, the Boston Celtics superstar might be getting a call from the NBA’s doping police anytime soon — if he hasn’t already. Tatum recently flexed his bulked-up bod during a youth basketball camp, and the kids in attendance simply had no chance. […]

NBA 2K22 dropped on Friday, and of course player ratings have been the talk of the town. Among those who should be most offended by 2K’s evaulation of his talent is Sixers guard Ben Simmons, who has been dominating the NBA offseason news cycle after demanding a trade from Philadelphia. Likely in response to Simmons’ […]

It’s no secret that one of the key factors behind LeBron James’ longevity in the NBA is the way he takes care of his body. At age 36 and entering his 19th year in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is still as diligent as ever when it comes to his workouts. LeBron recently […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s name has been thrown in a lot of fake trade proposals for the Sacramento Kings to land Ben Simmons, and by now, the youngster is just laughing at those talks. After Simmons made his desire to be traded known to the Philadelphia 76ers, several teams have been linked with a potential trade for […]

When the Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is healthy, he’s a dangerous man. He could light up the scoreboard when he gets hot and when he gets going, there is no stopping him. Now let’s get into ranking Thompson’s three most savage moments of his career. 3. Klay Thompson 60 points with 11 dribbles […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was a massive piece in the team’s 2020 NBA Finals run, but he did have a bit of a sophomore slump last season. Nevertheless, Herro still has a ton of fans who are always excited to meet him. But none were as thrilled as this one girl who literally crashed […]

With the NBA season fast-approaching, every NBA team will be aiming to make progress in terms of their success in the regular season. How each team defines “success” will vary depending on who you ask. Some contenders with veteran All-Stars will just want to enter the postseason healthy; other rebuilding teams might want to tank […]