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The whole sports world was undoubtedly entertained by the thrilling fight between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley on Sunday in Cleveland. In fact, LeBron James and several other NBA players tuned in to the bout and couldn’t help but react after the epic encounter. Paul won the fight via split decision, though the results have […]

Veteran guard Patty Mills will provide more help for Kevin Durant and the powerhouse unit of the Brooklyn Nets. He surprisingly left the San Antonio Spurs to join the Nets in the offseason, signing a two-year, $12 million deal. Mills will serve as the backup of Kyrie Irving and James Harden, providing instant scoring punch […]

For one night, Cleveland became the center of attention in the sporting world once again since LeBron James left for the Los Angeles Lakers. YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul hosted his megafight against MMA fighter Tyron Woodley in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The arena was absolutely rocking, and so […]

Transitioning from being a college hooper to being a professional basketball player in the NBA is tough as you compete with the best of the best, just ask Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley. Mobley immediately got his “Welcome to the NBA” moment delivered to him by Memphis Grizzlies big man Steven Adams as the rookie […]

If for any reason, you needed more reason to love Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic well we then this is the perfect day for you. On Sunday night, the Serbian took to social media to post his brand new mustache, and, obviously, everyone was loving every inch of it. Here’s a closer look at the […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are forever indebted to the Memphis Grizzlies for one historic trade that altered their franchise. The Lakers’ acquisition of Pau Gasol still stands as one of the most impactful trades in NBA history. Yes, the exchange included future Hall of Famer Marc Gasol in the deal, but it was seen by […]

Paul Pierce was all about the smoke during clutch situations when he starred for the Boston Celtics. That phrase, however, has taken an entirely different meaning these days. The Celtics legend has been busy with a bunch of other ventures since he was given the pink slip as ESPN analyst early this year. On Sunday, […]

Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets showed us a glimpse of what we will see if these two juggernauts meet on the hardcourt. Anthony and Irving, two scoring machines, recently traded buckets against each other in a pick-up game. In the video posted by Overtime on Twitter, […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden continues to live his best life. With still a few weeks left before training camp starts, the well-known party animal was once again spotted hamming it up in Houston. But don’t worry, it’s not a strip club. He was actually at his restaurant, Thirteen. But Harden wasn’t the only NBA […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell is taking no offseason as the two-time All-Star is looking to extend his range ala Stephen Curry. Over the weekend, the 24-year-old was back in the lab as he works on his long-range game knocking down wild three-pointers from over 40 feet. Watch Spida throw some logo bombs (via Overtime): […]

Draymond Green has and always will be the most fiery player in Golden State Warriors history. The outspoken forward speaks his mind at all times, but always commands respect when doing so. His Warriors teammate Mychal Mulder recounted his own experience being on the receiving end of one of Draymond Green’s infamous blow-ups. Via NBC […]

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Danny Green is going crazy with his ink game this offseason. He recently paid tribute to his former teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors. Despite being in Los Angeles for just a year, his stay there was amazing. Green and the Lakers capped their season with a championship trophy […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a big rebuild as they attempt to build their young core. They have traded away their stars over the past few seasons, acquiring numerous draft picks. Last season, the Thunder went 22-50, which put them 14th in the Western Conference. General manager Sam Presti has spent […]

Eight never-before-seen photos of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant were recently sold as NFTs, with each selling for more than $10,000 each. According to ESPN, the photos were taken by David Factor for a magazine shoot back in 1999. It was held in a abandoned warehouse in downtown L.A. Contrary to his usual photos […]

When LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook, people were scratching their heads. They gave up their best 3-point shooters–Kyle Kuzma (36.1%) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (41%)–for a ball-dominant point guard who cannot shoot. Everyone knows how important 3-point shooting is in today’s NBA, and Russ certainly doesn’t […]

Ball-handling is a science only a few basketball intellectuals understand. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is one of them. The two-time MVP has one of the best handles in the NBA. It makes him one of the toughest covers in the league. Many players can dribble the rock, but it only helps a minute […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the favorites to win it all in 2021-22, and James Harden just fueled that discussion even more with a bold warning to the 29 other NBA teams. Ari Alexander of KPRC Channel 2 in Houston caught up with Harden and asked him what Nets fans can expect from him […]

Endless debates are waged over the best backcourts in the NBA, perhaps because it’s a simple argument to make. A basketball novice could add up the points and assists of each team’s starting guards, and deem the team with the most total points the best. Of course, it’s not that simple, but it is more […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd couldn’t care less about the recent Giannis Antetokounmpo book that made some controversial allegations against him. The said book–titled “Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP”–was written by sports writer Mirin Fader, which is why Kidd is not making a big deal out of it since it’s not […]

There’s a whole host of former NBA players that fans would surely want to see in the NBA. The likes of Tyreke Evans and O.J. Mayo who have been banned from the league for certain durations are now eligible and will surely bring a lot of value to certain franchises. This also goes for the […]

A player’s first All-Star appearance is a right of passage of sorts. It puts the league on notice, and gives players from small markets a chance to establish themselves on a national stage. Whether it’s a new coach, better surrounding talent or simply a year-two leap, some sort of shift occurs that allows a young […]

Prior to the release of his long-awaited, several-times-delayed tenth studio album “Donda,” rapper Kanye West reportedly reached out to Nets superstar Kevin Durant for his opinion on the album while it was in production, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. Durant told West what he “liked and didn’t like,” per Reynolds. While at […]

The moment Anthony Davis left the New Orleans Pelicans, his relationship with the franchise and its fanbase instantly became rocky. During his first game back in Louisiana, Anthony Davis received a chorus of boos from fans still stung by his departure. Anthony Davis introduced to the SKC as a starter tonight. Here was the fan […]

The NBA season saw a whole host of players who raised their stock and perception around the league. Take Devin Booker, for example, as the two-time All-Star has successfully proven that he can score as well or even better in the biggest of stages, silencing the “empty stats” argument. Similarly, Trae Young, who wasn’t even […]

Kyrie Irving has never been one to give a boring interview. The mercurial Brooklyn Nets guard has always been willing to speak his mind. Kyrie did exactly that heading into last season, as the Brooklyn Nets entered their first year under Steve Nash. When asked about the transitioning coaching situation, Irving gave a rather polarizing […]

In a competitive atmosphere like the NBA, beefs are quite common between players. With players always wanting to win, there are some moments when tempers flare up and heated altercations ensue. A beef between both players always adds some drama whenever they come face-to-face on the court. However, in an era featuring so much player […]

Damian Lillard has been widely regarded as one of the best teammates in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers star has been relatively drama-free throughout his career. Even this offseason when most people expected the wheels to fall off with his time in Portland, he still chose to commit to the franchise that drafted him. […]

The Indiana Pacers previously had a disappointing finish in the 2020-21 season as they settled in the ninth spot of the Eastern Conference with a 34-38 record. In fact, it was the first time that the team failed to reach the playoffs since the 2014-15 season. In this piece, we’re handing out grades for the […]

Stephen Curry and his family are unfortunately facing internal strife that has gone public. The news that the Golden State Warriors star’s mom, Sonya Curry, had filed for divorce from her husband, Dell Curry, took many by surprise. It has been reported that the source of their separation lies in accusations of cheating coming from […]

The Trust The Process era of the Sixers remains one of the most memorable eras of Philadelphia 76ers basketball. It was the start of a promising era that showcased youth and talent. Led by Joel Embiid, the movement looked like it was going to finally bring a championship back to Philadelphia. But unfortunately, roughly eight […]

The Lakers have been arguably the busiest team in the offseason as of late. They’ve made dramatic roster changes, especially after a disappointing title defense last season. Although they signed some new faces in Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn, the Lakers also made a lot of noise in free agency by […]

Golden State Warriors fans can’t wait to see Klay Thompson return to his old self next season. After missing the last two years due to injury, witnessing that sweet stroke of his will be worth the price of admission. The worry has been how much of his old self Klay Thompson will be able to […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is here and no fanbase is more eager to turn their backs on last season than Houston Rockets fans. After James Harden’s chaotic exodus, the 2020-21 season for Houston was bumpy, injury-riddled, and worst of all, directionless. It wasn’t so much that the Rockets were bad, but they left observers of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been the team on the cusp for what feels like forever. But now entering year three of the Zion Williamson era, it’s very much a make or break season for the team. There are many unanswered questions left on the Pelicans, but Zion Williamson is not one of them. He’s […]

It’s like clockwork at this point for the Sacramento Kings. Miss out the playoffs, hope for favorable ping pong balls, draft in the lottery. The California-based franchise missed the postseason for the 15th consecutive year in 2020-21, finishing with a 31-41 record and tied for 12th in the Western Conference. They landed the no. 9 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off another playoffs-less season after finishing 2020-21 with a record of 31-41 for 11th in the Western Conference. However, the Pels made some questionable moves in the offseason and might miss the playoffs again in 2021-22. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are the stars of the team, but they […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden turned 32 last August 26, and apparently, he celebrated it in style in his former home in Houston. Harden reportedly had an Astroworld-themed birthday party in Houston, though a video of the entrance for the party showed photos of Harden in his Nets jersey. James Harden had an ASTROWORLD themed […]

The Dallas Mavericks swooping in on free agency Reggie Bullock is lowkey one of the best moves in the offseason. The 30-year-old veteran is by no means a superstar in the NBA and his signing is anything but a blockbuster, but what Bullock brings to the table could be the key piece for Luka Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a couple of glaring problems on their roster. They got even further away from solving those problems with the reportedly imminent Rajon Rondo signing. After being bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies, the 15-year NBA veteran was immediately linked to a return to the Lakers. While on paper they add […]