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The NBA Summer League is well underway and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is watching it closely. But apparently, he’s also closely watching his weight. And somehow, his colleague Richard Jefferson got dragged into the metabolic matter. On ESPN’s The Jump, Perkins addressed something during what seems like the tail-end of the show on Monday. Seated […]

Washington Wizards star Spencer Dinwiddie found a way to make his interesting championship bonus with the team even more interesting. Dinwiddie’s 3-year deal worth $62 million had quite a unique caveat – if the Wizards end up winning a championship, the 28-year-old will get a $1 championship bonus. And, according to Fred Katz of The […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently inked superstar Luka Doncic to a five-year supermax rookie extension worth $207 million. The Mavs did what they were expected to do. NBA players travel a lot and usually are bored when they are up in the sky. They usually play card games to further bond with each other or just […]

New Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie won’t easily fall to questions that will get him in trouble. He proved just that on Monday when one appeared to lead him to admit to such violation. Amusingly enough, he also poked fun at the Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat in the process. During his […]

Otto Porter signing for the Golden State Warriors for a veteran’s minimum could turn out to be one of the best transactions of the offseason. There’s no denying that the 28-year-old has fallen from grace over the past couple of years, but it’s also true that he could prove to be a key piece for […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been known to be a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to all of his hobbies and past time. Aside from being one heck of a basketball player, the 20-year-old has claimed a few months back that he is a multi-sport athlete and now, it seems that the young high-flyer has […]

Houston Rockets rookie Josh Christopher made a good account of himself in his Summer League debut. But he still has a ton of learning ahead, both on and off the court. That said, the Rockets’ newbie had just received a harsh lesson on how the internet never forgets. A 2016 tweet from Christopher is making […]

The Washington Wizards have been very active in the offseason, and on paper at least, they’re looking like a force to be reckoned with next term. There is one glaring concern within the organization, though, with the future of Bradley Beal still cast in doubt amid a myriad of trade rumors surrounding the All-Star shooting […]

Spencer Dinwiddie played in just three games in 2020-21 after he partially tore the ACL in his right knee. With that said, there are concerns whether he can suit up for the Washington Wizards when the new season starts in October. However, Dinwiddie himself erased those concerns immediately as he revealed his recovery from the […]

The Phoenix Suns have brought back basically everybody from this past group that made their way to the NBA Finals before losing in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks. They brought back Chris Paul on a huge contract and brought back Cam Payne as well. Well, the Suns didn’t stop there and are now bringing […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Carmelo Anthony is a future hall of famer, he is a 10-time All-Star, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and an NCAA champion with Syracuse. However, despite the accolades, the newly signed Lakers forward recently revealed  there is one thing that is keeping him up at night and that’s winning an NBA Championship. […]

NBA Summer League has kicked off in Las Vegas and NBA players are coming from everywhere to get a glimpse of the new players that are going to be on their squads when the season comes around. San Antonio Spurs young phenom Keldon Johnson made his way to the games and was repping his gold […]

Carmelo Anthony signing with the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the biggest storylines to come out of free agency in the offseason. Unsurprisingly, LeBron James had a hand in Melo’s recruitment, which apparently, turned out to be the one thing that pushed Anthony towards agreeing to a deal with LA. According to Anthony, LeBron […]

After agreeing to his designated rookie max extension worth $207 million for five years with the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic is already preparing to give back to the community. In a statement shared to ESPN, Doncic expressed his excitement to remain in Dallas with the Mavs long-term. He called the signing a “dream come true” […]

There are few other incidents that have earned unbridled notoriety throughout the history of competitive sports than that of the Malice at the Palace back in 2004. It’s been nearly two decades since this ugly incident went down, but at this point, Metta World Peace — then known as Ron Artest — still has a […]

Goran Dragic made headlines recently after he publicly revealed his displeasure of landing on the Toronto Raptors in the Kyle Lowry sign-and-trade deal. Realizing his mistake and the inappropriate nature of his comments, he quickly apologized and clarified his earlier remarks. Speaking with Michael Grange of Sportsnet, Dragic admitted he was in the wrong and […]

Hassan Whiteside and new Utah Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert have never been the best of friends. They’ve been involved in a handful of rather heated exchanges on Twitter over the past few years which has led some to believe that these two guys just don’t like each other. Whiteside, who recently signed with the Jazz, […]

It is a natural part of life in professional sports: A trade relocates a player to a less desirable team. The Toronto Raptors are trying to deal with that situation after Goran Dragic, a central piece of the Miami Heat’s 2020 Eastern Conference championship roster, went to Canada as a result of the Heat’s acquisition […]

As expected, Luka Doncic has agreed to a supermax rookie extension with the Dallas Mavericks worth $207 million for five years As Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN noted, Doncic is the first player eligible to the designated rookie max extension due to the fact that he has been voted to the All-NBA First Team twice and […]

The LA Clippers have finalized agreements with most of their free agents, coming to terms on deals with Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum, Reggie Jackson, and Justise Winslow. Additionally, they agreed to a two-year guaranteed rookie deal with a team option on the third year with , Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Sunday. Boston’s […]

Apparently, the Dallas Mavericks had a real shot at landing Kyle Lowry in free agency. It’s just that he really wanted to play with his good friend in Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler. According to Barry Jackson of Miami Herald, the Mavs were really close to pairing Lowry with Luka Doncic. The former Toronto Raptors […]

The Golden State Warriors are trying to return to their dominant ways. In order to do that, they will need to be firing on all cylinders. That means Stephen Curry will need to play at an MVP level. Klay Thompson has to be healthy and return to the all-star caliber player he was. Also, the […]

Kemba Walker worked out a buyout agreement with the Oklahoma City Thunder so he could go sign with the New York Knicks. It turns out Walker gave up a huge bag in order to go play for his hometown team, with the point guard giving back $20 million as part of the buyout. Here are […]

After a productive first week of free agency, the Philadelphia 76ers still have some work to do, especially with all the drama surrounding Ben Simmons and their next plan of action to move the young point guard. Despite Simmons wanting out of Philly and the Sixers currently unable to move him, they have still made […]

In a summer tradition that has become less and less surprising to see, we have viral videos of Ben Simmons shooting a basketball. The Sixers have yet to decide what exactly they are going to do this offseason with the all-star guard/forward but, that doesn’t mean tradition goes away. Rondo & Ben Simmons CASHING OUT […]

The Toronto Raptors completed a sign-and-trade that sent long-time point guard Kyle Lowry to the Miami Heat in exchange for a package highlighted by Goran Dragic. Lowry’s departure was expected as the Heat were always the main landing spot for him. As it turns out, Dragic doesn’t seem too thrilled about landing with the Raptors, […]

Lavar Ball is the father of three talented basketball players, Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo. Two were drafted in the top three of their respective classes, the other went undrafted (LiAngelo) but is now trying to make it with the Hornets. It is Lavar’s dream to not just have all of his kids in the NBA, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ offseason has been surrounded by constant rumors about their franchise star, Damian Lillard. While reports claim that he wants out, Lillard has made it clear that he wants to win in the Pacific Northwest. However, the window for the Blazers is slowly closing and they need more pieces around Dame in […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has a very accomplished basketball résumé, but one thing he doesn’t have is an Olympic gold medal. Curry opted against participating in the Tokyo Olympics, where Team USA just won gold, and he wasn’t selected in 2012 and didn’t play in 2016 because of injuries. Curry will be 36 years […]

Trade rumors have swirled about teams having an interest in Pascal Siakam amid his potential departure from the Toronto Raptors. A report came out that few teams were interested in Siakam, including the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Clippers. However, Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet took to Twitter to respond to those […]

LiAngelo Ball was scooped up by the Charlotte Hornets’ summer league squad to have a chance to earn a roster spot out in Las Vegas. Of course, he is the older brother of the reigning Rookie of the Year, LaMelo Ball. A roster spot might seem like a lock, just because of his ties to […]

Shaquille O’Neal became a partial owner in the Sacramento Kings in 2013. At the time, the Kings were valued at around $534 million. Today, the valuation of the Kings is $1.8 billion. Shaq will now sell his ownership stake (about 2-4%) with the Kings. Why? Because Shaq is partnering up with WynnBet to become a […]

To say that 2021 NBA free agency has been a massive whirlwind is an understatement. Within a span of one week, around 100 players have been traded, signed with a new team, or decided to stay with their current squad. Each of these moves will not only make an impact on the upcoming season, but […]

The Toronto Raptors’ front office might not be done shipping key assets to other teams. According to a report by Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee, the Raptors are getting positive signals from the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and the Los Angeles Clippers with regards to the trade availability of forward Pascal Siakam. A […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell short in the 2020-21 season due to injuries, but with the amount of talent on their side, there is no doubt that they will be a strong contender once more for the upcoming season. Despite having a high-scoring Big Three, Steve Nash’s squad still needs to have complementary players who can […]

Whether people want to admit it or not, the Utah Jazz got better this off-season. They acquired names of reputable players like Rudy Gay, Eric Paschall, and Hassan Whiteside who all could actually help this team next season. They kept their main guys, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gay, Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles, and crew. It’s safe […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were able to snag two first-rounders in the 2021 NBA Draft: forward Ziaire Williams from Stanford and Santi Aldama from Loyola. The Grizzlies are in a good position now. The fact that they made the playoffs last season is a sign that they’re on the right track. They may need some time […]

The Golden State Warriors have to do everything they can to maximize Stephen Curry, who recently finalized a $215 million extension with the franchise. It’s a good sign that Curry decided to extend with the Dubs considering he and his team haven’t made it to the playoffs for two straight years. But this doesn’t mean […]

The Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans officially completed their blockbuster deal on Monday despite the NBA’s ongoing investigation for tampering. OFFICIAL. pic.twitter.com/pbsRRjFu0f — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) August 9, 2021 Trade is Official: Pelicans acquire Tomáš Satoranský and Garrett Templehttps://t.co/MaYaRyM8CI — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) August 9, 2021 While this is great news to see […]