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Damian Lillard‘s supermax contract with the Portland Trail Blazers is about to kick in starting next season, but the superstar guard remains a hot commodity among teams looking for a blockbuster trade. The buzz began after the Blazers’ first-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. Lillard played some of the best basketball of […]

It’s no secret that Kobe Bryant considered Michael Jordan to be one of his biggest idols. The Los Angeles Lakers legend followed in MJ’s footsteps throughout his career, and no matter how much he tried to hide it, it was clear that Kobe wanted to emulate the great Michael Jordan. Jon Barry, one of Kobe’s […]

Oscar Robertson was part of the 1971 team that won the Milwaukee Bucks’ first and lone championship in franchise history. Now, with the Cream City squad on the verge of adding another silverware, the legendary figure made sure to show his support to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. In an open letter on The Players’ Tribune, […]

Philadelphia 76ers  star Ben Simmons isn’t the most well-loved figure in the NBA right now. Many believe that the former Rookie of the Year winner may have played his final game as a member of the Sixers with trade rumors spreading like wildfire. After a four-week hiatus on social media, Simmons has finally broken his […]

NBA legend Reggie Miller thinks the Phoenix Suns are likely going to lose in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. But all hope is not lost, as Chris Paul can save them. According to Miller, Paul holds the key in the Suns winning the crucial showdown and extending it to a […]

After playing several seasons in Portland as Damian Lillard’s backcourt mate, CJ McCollum’s tenure on the Trail Blazers could be coming to an end this summer. With the Lakers looking to add more talent around LeBron James and Anthony Davis this summer, a trade for CJ McCollum could easily happen. Especially with the Blazers looking […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Jrue Holiday has been tasked to guard Devin Booker in their NBA Finals series against the Phoenix Suns, and he is embracing the challenge without hesitation. While Holiday admitted that it’s really tough to guard Booker given his ability to score the basketball in a multitude of ways, he is not one […]

There are few people out there who are willing to question Michael Jordan’s status as the greatest player of all time. Even Vince Carter himself believes this to be absolutely true. For his part, however, Carter is adamant that there’s one particular facet of the game where he believes he holds supremacy over MJ. Carter […]

Jrue Holiday had the biggest play of his career in Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Finals when he pulled off the game-sealing steal on Devin Booker. However, for the Milwaukee Bucks guard, he only did half of the work. According to Holiday, credit should be given to PJ Tucker who made the steal possible. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks, led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, are one game away from an NBA Finals victory that could come on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. The pressure is on, and the city and fanbase are nervous with excitement. Well, the Bucks might have a good luck charm headed their way for Game 6. Brandon Jennings […]

The San Antonio Spurs need to evaluate who they sign in free agency as they now have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons. San Antonio lacked shooting from behind the arc last season, and they need to retool their roster to fit today’s NBA, as having a surplus of shooters is never bad in today’s […]

The LA Clippers got within two games the NBA Finals this season, and likely would’ve made it had Kawhi Leonard been healthy enough to play. Unfortunately, he wasn’t, and the team’s magnificent playoff run came to an end in the Conference Finals. Leonard suffered an ACL injury during Game 4 of the Western Conference semi-finals […]

The most remarkable achievement of LeBron James’s illustrious career is not the stats, highlights, titles, or accolades: it’s the longevity. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar will turn 37 years old during the 2021-22 NBA season — his 19th, tying him with Kobe Bryant — and remains at the top of his game when healthy. LeBron […]

The Milwaukee Bucks travel back to Fiserv Forum for a chance to clinch their first championship in 50 years. It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Suns-Bucks Game 6 prediction and pick. The Bucks hold an overall record of 15-7 in the postseason and are 13-9 against the spread. Milwaukee is 9-1 […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to be one of the most active teams in the trade market and during the NBA free agency period. The questions about Damian Lillard have swirled all offseason. Chauncey Billups being named the head coach raised eyebrows and the future of CJ McCollum even took a hit. Well, On […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has always been one to be extremely vocal in the world of social media. The Mavs owner has advocated for a lot of things and now is advocating for the COVID-19 vaccine. On Tuesday, Cuban offered Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley a perfect opportunity— as long as he receives […]

The upcoming 2021 NBA Draft is looming around the corner and several teams are looking to retool their rosters, especially those which are in the lottery this year. A prospect who has gained significant momentum in many draft boards is former Florida State standout Scottie Barnes who has already emerged as one of the most […]

Where Lonzo Ball ends up at the conclusion of this offseason is anyone’s guess at this point. The New Orleans Pelicans guard is set to be a restricted free agent and could draw quite the offer sheet from another team. It’s already been reported that the Pelicans are unlikely to match any huge offer sheet […]

Overtime Elite continues to expand its reach internationally. Following the signing of Filipino youngster Lebron Lopez last week, who marked their fifth foreign-born signing, they lock up another one in Romanian prospect Tudor Somacescu. The 6-foot-2 guard had just turned 16 a month ago, making him the youngest player on the Overtime Elite roster. But […]

With Stephen Curry coming off an MVP-caliber 2020-21 campaign, Klay Thompson hopefully coming back healthy, and Draymond Green anchoring the defense, the Golden State Warriors eye a return to championship contention in the 2021-22 NBA season. The Warriors are in the midst of a critical offseason as they look to build a championship-ready cast around […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis took a lot of heat for his poor performance in the playoffs as Luka Doncic’s sidekick. Porzingis too often felt like a non-factor, floating around the perimeter and struggling to make an impact on the defensive end as the Mavs suffered a seven-game series loss to the Los Angeles […]

Khris Middleton and Devin Booker are in the middle of a tight and drama-filled battle in the 2021 NBA Finals, with the Milwaukee Bucks being just a win away from winning it all. That’s all the focus right now for both Middleton and Booker, but waiting in the wings for the two stars is a […]

Phoenix Suns fans must be feeling anxious right now, ahead of Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals. One report from Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic surely wouldn’t help Suns fateful remain calm ahead of the must-win game for Chris Paul and company.  There has been a Scott Foster sighting in downtown Milwaukee. No […]

Israeli-born hoops star Omri Casspi has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The 10-year NBA veteran started his career with the Sacramento Kings, and had shorter stints with the Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, among others, playing for a total of seven different NBA franchises. Casspi spoke out about his decision to retire, via report […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard shot down a report that he would be demanding a trade in the near future, but he didn’t exactly make a long-term commitment to the franchise. While it currently seems as if a trade won’t happen this offseason, Lillard has now sent multiple warning shots across the bow of […]

The decision by Giannis Antetokounmpo to sign the supermax extension in December 2020 was somewhat anticlimactic. After all, fans (even the Bucks faithful) expected him to test the free agency market then probably form a superteam like his predecessors. It was understandable given the series of heartbreaks that he and the organization have gone through. […]

After playing a vital role for the Brooklyn Nets over the past few seasons, DeAndre Jordan has fallen out of the rotation. With the team already having undergone changes to the coaching staff and roster in the last year and a half, it seems that Jordan no longer fits into the Nets’future plans. As a […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, just like several NBA players today, grew up idolizing the late, great Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. He has spoken about his admiration for the Black Mamba in the past, and he reiterated that adulation for basketball legend in a recent talk on his Twitter Spaces. Durant recalled his […]

For almost as long as we can all remember, LeBron James has been ‘The King’ of the NBA. Now that Giannis Antetokounmpo is one win away from winning his first-ever NBA title, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is in a unique position to possibly steal the coveted crown. According to Fox Sports’ Nick Wright who, by […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had several injuries throughout his 18-year career, but nothing is as major and impactful as his groin tear in 2018 that effectively cost LA the season. James, for his part, acknowledged that the groin injury from his first year with the Lakers is the worst of his career. What’s […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley is looking forward to acquiring new guys in the 2021 NBA Draft. The only problem is the Heat don’t have any draft picks. Still, this hasn’t prevented Riley from hinting at getting more help for his All-Star pair of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Recently, he doubled down on making […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James admits the GOAT debate is becoming a little “exhausting” for him. However, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t appreciate the comparisons to other great players. During his recent appearance on the Smartless podcast, LeBron was asked if he’s getting tired of all the discussions on who is the greatest player […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kostas Antetokonmpo, Giannis’ younger brother, has finally made a decision on his future with the Lakers and the NBA. As of earlier this week, the 23-year-old is officially taking his talents to France as he joins LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on a two-year deal. Kostas was initially linked to a possible return […]

The Golden State Warriors do not only have the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but they also have the 14th overall selection as well. While there are many possible options, the general consensus is that Corey Kispert is one of the best options outside the top 10 picks. The Gonzaga standout is […]

A lot of people have doubted the Phoenix Suns this season and how their path to the NBA Finals was paved with a ton of unfortunate injuries on the other side of the court. Ahead of the pivotal Game 6 with the Milwaukee Bucks just a win away from winning its first title in five […]

Jared Dudley was on the Milwaukee Bucks roster during the 2014-15 season, and he saw firsthand how Giannis Antetokounmpo worked hard to become the superstar he is today. According to Dudley, he knew Antetokounmpo would be an All-Star player. However, he was absolutely surprised to see him become an MVP so soon and even compete […]

Just in case you were too busy watching kittens on TikTok, the highly anticipated release of Space Jam: A New Legacy went down over the weekend. LeBron James, who grew up watching Michael Jordan and Looney Tunes, fulfilled his childhood dream. But while all the talk has been on LeBron’s starring role in a feature […]

The stakes are extremely high for the Phoenix Suns as they face off against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday. A win for the Suns extends the series to a seventh and final game, while a loss will mark a heartbreaking end to what has been a tremendous campaign […]

It’s the proverbial calm before the storm for the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo and company are just a win away from capturing the NBA title for the first time in 50 years. To put it simply, the Suns are in trouble. They’re in a do-or-die situation on the road, with momentum […]