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Despite having one of the most memorable seasons of his career with the Detroit Pistons, most people still look back at Blake Griffin’s time in Motor City as a flop. This is exactly what the Brooklyn Nets star pointed out in a recent rant as he recalled his tenure with the Pistons. In an appearance […]

The Charlotte Hornets squad is wasting no time in preparing for the upcoming season. A clip of a recent scrimmage session featuring LaMelo Ball, new recruit Kelly Oubre Jr, and a few other players is currently making its rounds on social media and it will definitely get Hornets fans hyped. Here’s a look at the […]

With the new season fast approaching, several teams around the league are still scrambling to round out their respective rosters. One of them is the Los Angeles Lakers, who are reportedly interested in one particular veteran free agent. LeBron James and Co. appear to have some competition, though, which comes in the form of the […]

Amidst Utah State Senate President Stuart Adams’ efforts to pass a resolution banning the teaching of critical race theory in Utah public schools, Utah Jazz star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has engaged in a political pushback against the state Senate. In a video posted on Twitter on Tuesday, Adams showed his displeasure with Mitchell’s actions, […]

Ben Simmons is not letting up. Amid all the trade rumors surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers want-away star, Simmons is apparently still doing everything he can to force a move away from the Sixers. According to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, Simmons recently sent the Sixers organization a clear message about the role he intends to play […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason after another first-round exit. Lillard fanned the flames himself to a certain degree, but there were also reports out there suggesting he was going to ask for a trade that he vehemently denied. Now, Lillard is emphatically stating on Instagram […]

The Golden State Warriors have improved their roster this offseason to the extent that they should be able to contend for the NBA Finals next season. What turns that probable outcome into an inevitable one is if James Wiseman makes an enormous second-year jump. Wiseman is coming off a mixed bag of a rookie season. […]

It’s hard to clown Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James‘ skills on the basketball court, but his skills on the mic are fair game.  Following the high-profile releases of Drake’s Certified Lover Boy and Kanye West’s Donda this month, the Lakers forward — currently yachting around Italy like Magic Johnson (my bar) — has, as […]

The stars were out for New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter on his MLB Hall of Fame induction day. Jeter joined the 2021 class and in attendance to watch his induction were none other than Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. NBA royalty in Cooperstown for the #JeterHOF induction. Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing sitting directly […]

The Charlotte Hornets made a few interesting moves during this offseason in the NBA draft and free agency. Still, a few Hornets trades should be on the horizon, but more on that in a second. Bringing in one of the better scorers in the draft in James Bouknight and a talented rim runner in Kai […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Chicago Bulls were stuck in the mud and going nowhere. The Bulls had become irrelevant and something of a laughingstock after the Jimmy Butler trade, and fans were sick of the front-office duo of John Paxson and Gar Forman. Chicago finally made big changes in the front office in […]

There are plenty of reasons why a young player may be struggling to find his niche in the NBA and not panning out with the team that drafted him. Lack of opportunities is arguably one of the reasons why players don’t develop the way they’d want to. They may be sharing the same position with […]

Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Natalia Bryant, was recently the cover star for Teen Vogue and proceeded to open up on the relationship she had with her father. We know Kobe always took pride in being a “Girl Dad”, and that really proved to be true when Natalia spoke about her legendary father, who tragically passed away […]

After an incredibly busy summer, it seems like the Boston Celtics are slowly settling to the new state of their franchise. Former general manager, Danny Ainge, has left his post and he has been replaced by the former coach of the team, Brad Stevens. While it seems like all the moves have been done, it […]

LeBron James brought the city of Cleveland its first championship in 52 years when he led the Cavaliers to a stunning NBA Finals victory over the 73-win Golden State Warriors in 2016. Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett wants to follow in LeBron’s footsteps and finally get the Browns on the board when it […]

The NBA has changed dramatically throughout the years. This is because basketball is simply an evolving sport. Back in the days, basketball placed premium on back-to-the-basket bigs, athleticism, and etc. But ever since 2014 until today, the NBA is now a league that puts emphasis on three-point shooting, pace, and ball movement. Unfortunately, not all […]

Nickelodeon is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Blue’s Clues, and Tuesday featured a viral moment when the Nick Jr. Twitter account posted a two-minute video of Steve Burns, the original host of the show, and people went crazy for the inspirational message. One of those people was Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Here’s the video […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis’ performance last season was disappointing, at least based on his standards. He missed exactly 40 games in the regular season due to an Achilles and calf injury. On top of this, he produced the lowest points (21.8) and rebounds (7.9) per game since his sophomore year in the […]

The NBA offseason is when several national reporters release their power rankings before the season takes place. Personally, I’m not a believer of it because it’s hard to predict what’s in store for an 82 games per team season + the playoffs. Several key factors such as injuries, suspensions and now even COVID protocols can […]

In your typical rebuild, what follows a superstar player’s exit is the gradual teardown of the once-playoff roster left behind. Expiring contracts are moved immediately and the veterans signed to long-term deals typically follow after that. The case is no different with the Houston Rockets after James Harden was traded. Forward P.J. Tucker was traded […]

With NBA 2K22 releasing soon, fans are clamoring for more and more details about the game. One of the most important features of NBA 2K22 is MyCareer. It allows players to live the NBA career that they’ve always dreamed about. This year, the entirety of NBA 2K22‘s MyCareer will be held inside NBA 2K22 The City (one of the exclusive […]

At this point, it seems everything has been said about the next step for Ben Simmons. It appears not a single day goes by when the controversial guard isn’t linked to overly crazy trades that would make UFO conspiracy theories sound like immaculate truth. Well, apparently, not everything has been said. Because according to Fox […]

Derrick Rose’s ACL injury has become one of the biggest “what-ifs” in NBA history. The Chicago Bulls superstar, MVP in hand, was never the same afterwards. His longtime Bulls teammate Joakim Noah recently appeared on the Knuckleheads podcast with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. The former All-Star detailed the exact moment Derrick Rose’s career changed […]

Stephen Curry is on a mission to reclaim respectability for the Golden State Warriors after missing the NBA Playoffs for the past two seasons. With the return of Klay Thompson and the experience of core guys Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins, the Warriors are primed to end their short drought. But with Curry and his […]

Current Brooklyn Nets forward Sekou Doumbouya is a 20-year-old NBA prospect that’s just in his second year in the NBA and hasn’t made much noise just yet. But there’s reportedly some speculation surrounding the former first-round pick. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer revealed that there were some rumblings about whether or not Sekou Doumbouya was truly […]

Bobby Portis is feeling the love in Milwaukee. The Bucks forward has been a fan favorite throughout his first season with the team, and the love will probably remain permanent after winning the NBA championship. Portis sat down with The Athletic’s Shams Charania to discuss a handful of topics, including what it’s been like dealing […]

Some say Kawhi Leonard is a cyborg. As ridiculous as it may sound, Tyrese Haliburton’s experience while playing against the L.A. Clippers star only supports the idea. Kidding aside, the Sacramento Kings guard was a guest on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man and the Three” podcast, where Haliburton shared his “welcome to the NBA” moment […]

NBA legend Paul Pierce recently admitted that he tried to push for a trade to the Dallas Mavericks even before the Boston Celtics Big 3 was formed. Apparently, he wanted to create another elite group alongside Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd with the Mavs. Unfortunately, the trade to Dallas didn’t push through. According to Mavs […]

Rajon Rondo has been around the league enough to know what it takes to win. He’s a two-time NBA champion and now that the 35-year-old veteran is on his second stint with the Purple & Gold, Rondo is looking to make it a trifecta of titles. Rondo recently opened up about what he hopes to […]

Detroit Pistons icon Rasheed Wallace found himself on the receiving end of social media mockery after his rather shocking take on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. In a recent appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, Wallace claimed LeBron wouldn’t be as successful as he is today if he played in his […]

If you study sports, you know 2008 was a very memorable year for the NBA and its fans. This was the year the Boston Celtics won their 17th title and Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook entered the league. For collectors, this was the moment when Topps unleashed a product that will become a staple in […]

The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday that TJ Warren remains out indefinitely as he continues to recover from the stress fracture that prematurely ended his 2020-21 season. While that raised some concerns, the veteran forward made sure to address the issue and ease the worry of fans. After the announcement was made, Warren took to Twitter […]

It’s safe to say NBA legend and Hall of Famer Paul Pierce didn’t enjoy his time at ESPN, particularly the fact that he had to talk about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James all the time. Pierce had a rather unceremonious exit from ESPN, getting fired from the network after livestreaming himself drinking and smoking […]

It’s been nearly 10 years since Ray Allen turned his back on the Boston Celtics to join LeBron James and the Miami Heat. His ex-Celtics teammates have since held a grudge on Allen for his betrayal, but it looks like this decade-long beef could soon come to an end. Celtics icon Paul Pierce recently hinted […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry just keeps doing everything right. One of the best players in the NBA today, and one of–if not the best– shooter of all time has now dipped his hand into the rapid game of crypto, following in the footsteps of Tom Brady. Curry is making gains in the new […]

Ben Simmons has decided he wants to move on from the Philadelphia 76ers and find a new place to play in the upcoming season. Simmons is only 25 and is already a two-time All-Star, checking a number of boxes as a player thanks to his playmaking and elite defense. Of course, Simmons’ offensive shortcomings as […]

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox has clearly been putting in some serious work this offseason in the attempt to get stronger. The guard recently posted a story on Instagram of himself lifting weights, in which he clearly looked a lot more muscular than last season. The NBA doping police quickly came calling for De’Aaron Fox. […]

Former NBA journeyman Cedric Ceballos is fighting for his life against COVID-19. The 52-year-old posted on Twitter that he was on his 10th day in the ICU as he continues to battle the virus. On my 10th day in ICU, COVID-19 is officially kicking my but, I am asking ALL family, friends , prayer warriors […]

After receiving interest from a number of different teams in free agency, Bobby Portis ultimately decided to stay put and sign a new deal with the Milwaukee Bucks worth $8.9 million across two seasons. After all, it made sense for both sides after Portis played a key role in the Bucks’ title run. By no […]