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Only three things are certain in life: Death, taxes, and NBA players getting linked to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. With the free agency frenzy fast approaching, more names are being thrown around as possible acquisitions of the Lakers to provide more help (haters trigger!) for LeBron James. Some are quite bogus, some […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker just made history by achieving something that no one in the history of the NBA has done. In Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Booker etched his name in the record books by scoring the most points ever points in his first-ever playoff appearance. As per StatMuse, the 24-year-old has […]

When a grizzled NBA veteran compares you to Stephen Curry, you know that player is of a special breed. That’s exactly what JJ Redick said about Luka Doncic during his brief stint with the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs guard and podcast host had Steph Curry’s longtime Golden State Warriors teammate Andre Iguodala on as a […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball is a restricted free agent this offseason, and as his agent Rich Paul said it, they will be exploring the free agent market in search of the best deal. While it is not a surprising statement from the Klutch Sports founder and NBA super agent, it basically sends one […]

The Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks are dueling it out in a tough NBA Finals series. The Suns took the first two games in Phoenix before the Bucks won Game 3. In Game 4, Suns guard Devin Booker exploded in the first half with 20 points, and perhaps he had a little motivation with one […]

The NBA Finals have featured some monumental performances from some some marquee stars. The Milwaukee Bucks have been carried by Giannis Antetokounmpo for basically the entire series, while the Phoenix Suns have seen Chris Paul and Devin Booker step up for different stretches. But if you ask Jeremy Lin, the headliners won’t be the ones […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is a nice guy. This is a known fact. This doesn’t mean, however, that the former back-to-back MVP isn’t capable of unleashing the most savage of trash talk against his opponents. Former Warriors forward Andre Iguodala recently guested on JJ Redick’s The Old Man & The Three podcast, and Iggy […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he hangs it up in the future. He owns one of the most decorated resumes in NBA history, but one major accolade has remained elusive to this day—the NBA Finals MVP. Curry’s first crack at the award came during […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his business partner, Maverick Carter, have started negotiating an equity sale that could dramatically raise the value of SpringHill Co., their media company behind “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” The deal could see LeBron’s net worth move one step closer, if not beyond, the billion-dollar mark. Per Variety […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are trying everything they can to tilt the NBA Finals series in their directions against the Phoenix Suns. After dropping the first two games of the series, Giannis Antetokounmpo and company came out and dominated in Game 3. In Game 4, they went all out and pulled out an old lucky charm […]

Right now, there’s probably no other team out there that has been branded with the villain tag more than the Brooklyn Nets. The fact that they formed the superteam of superteams down in Brooklyn did not really sit well with most NBA supporters, and the fans have made their feelings known about it. For his […]

While Team USA won their latest pre-exhibition game against Argentina, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard admitted they are far from reaching their best condition and playing at their full potential. To recall, Team USA lost their first two practice games against Nigeria and Australia, raising concerns if they can win gold in the upcoming […]

Team USA seemed to just be getting things together leading up to the Tokyo Olympics. They finally got a win against Argentina after two tough losses to Nigeria and Australia. The players seemed to be building chemistry with every game. And yet, as the past two years have indicated, COVID-19 always gets in the way. […]

There’s no denying that Stephen Curry is one of the biggest superstars in the NBA. Despite this fact, however, the Golden State Warriors guard remains as down-to-earth as any man could be. Just ask former Dubs teammate Andre Iguodala. In a recent appearance on JJ Redick’s Old Man & The Three podcast, Iguodala relayed an […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is largely considered as one of the most disrespected athletes in the league today, and that has been given more emphasis in the NBA Finals against Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns. A lot has been said about how Giannis plays, specifically all his shortcomings on the offensive end. Simply […]

Many consider Stephen Curry to be the greatest shooter of all time. There are few who could challenge him for this title. It just so happens, though, that one man who may also have a stake in this claim is none other than Curry’s own Golden State Warriors teammate, Klay Thompson. Having been around the […]

Reviews are (coming) in for “Space Jam: A New Legacy”, starring LeBron James. And while the initial critical response to the movie is skewing negative, the Los Angeles Lakers star has largely escaped the brunt of the criticism. Here’s a sample of the not-so-good, from a selection of Rotten Tomatoes’ Top Critics. Chicago-Sun Times: “I’ve […]

The 2021 NBA Finals is not yet over, but there are already odds for potential MVPs for the 2021-22 season. Interestingly and unsurprisingly, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the favorite to bag the highest individual award next campaign. According to Draft Kings Sportsbook, the Mavs star leads the early MVP odds at +400, with […]

Team USA lost their two pre-Olympic exhibition games before winning against Argentina, and for Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard, that speaks volumes on the talent and increasing level of basketball globally. As Tatum noted, the talent has “really been democratized” with more and more international players thriving in the NBA. “These international players now are […]

Jae Crowder produced one of the more indelible images of the 2021 playoffs when he trolled LeBron James via salsa dance during the Phoenix Suns opening round defeat of the Los Angeles Lakers. Crowder broke out the move in the waning moments of Phoenix’s series-clinching Game 6 win over the Lakers on June 3. (He […]

LeBron James stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday to promote Space Jam: A New Legacy. However, much of James’ interview with guest host Arsenio Hall centered on Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul, including the possibility of CP3 joining LeBron on the Los Angeles Lakers. While LeBron avoided making the same costly mistake Magic […]

Evan Fournier continues to become more productive and impactful with age. Fournier, 28, is one of the better shooting scorers in the NBA. He’s efficient from the field, can shoot off the dribble and fills up the cup at a reasonable rate. In a season split between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, Fournier averaged […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is used to being one of the premier players that others want to mold their own game after. When you’re at the top of your sport, that’s often the case. Durant himself enjoys watching any type of basketball and it’s been more noted recently how much he enjoys the WNBA. […]

Point guard remains the area of focus for the New York Knicks heading into the free agency and the draft. There has been no shortage of names linked to the Knicks either via free agency or on the trade market. One name that has constantly swirled dating back to the trade deadline during the season […]

The Dallas Mavericks just got a double feature on the latest edition of NBA 2k. Both their past and present franchise icons in Luka Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki were named cover athletes for 2K22 The huge NBA 2K news was reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Along with Doncic, WNBA star Candace Parker was also […]

Heading to the offseason, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in the market as of late. Looking back, the Minnesota Timberwolves already tried their luck in landing him during the trade deadline back in late March. However, the Hawks decided to ride out the entire 2020-21 season […]

Kawhi Leonard continues to have a checkered history with injuries. The Los Angeles Clippers star adds another bout with the injury bug this offseason, after officially undergoing surgery for a partially torn ACL. The Clippers heavily downplayed the significance of the injury, with the diagnosing simply being a “sprained right knee” in Game 4 of […]

History has been made in the world of sports video gaming, as Candace Parker has been chosen to be on the cover of NBA 2K22, which makes her the first woman ever to have such honor. This is a homage by 2K to the WNBA, which is celebrating its 25 years of existence.  Nischelle Turner […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins figures to be one of the most sought-after free agents in this upcoming offseason. After having an impressive 2020-21 campaign, which saw him become a vital piece in Atlanta’s stellar playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals, several teams have reportedly expressed interest in snagging the athletic big man from […]

It’s always big news when finding out who the next cover athlete will be for the NBA 2K series. This year for NBA 2K22 was no different. It was teased for awhile and many guessed and speculated and now the questions have an answer. Luka Doncic, Candace Parker and other stars will grace the cover […]

The Sacramento Kings are rumored as a Ben Simmons suitor as the Philadelphia 76ers open up trade conversations involving the young All-Star. The Sixers reportedly want an All-Star-caliber player in return for Simmons, though, and that means the Kings would likely have to give up De’Aaron Fox to make a trade work. If Philly actually […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are in the market for a point guard this offseason. It’s also no secret that Leon Rose and the front office could have plenty of options to work through both in free agency and the trade market. Collin Sexton’s name is one that has really gained traction […]

Gregg Popovich’s Team USA squad finally got it together against Argentina in Tuesday’s exhibition contest ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, jumping  out to a big lead from the get-go and then cruising to a 108-80 victory. It had to feel good after losing two straight games in embarrassing fashion. Popovich talked about the performance afterward […]

In a league where the unthinkable regularly happens, can a Boston Celtics-Ben Simmons marriage actually be on the table if the famed franchise worked out a trade agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers? The Sixers have officially placed Simmons on the trade block. Rightfully so, they want an All-Star caliber player in exchange for their guard. […]

After two straight debacles, Team USA finally got off the schneid with a big 108-80 win over Argentina on Tuesday night. But while Bradley Beal and the Americans dominated throughout, that didn’t stop the Washington Wizards star from getting a little heckling from the crowd. As Beal stepped to the line for a free throw […]

The Milwaukee Bucks aim to continue their dominant run on their home floor in the postseason in the fourth game of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Suns-Bucks Game 4 prediction and pick. The Bucks hold an overall record of 13-7 in the postseason […]

LeBron James has had a number of adversaries throughout his career. But perhaps none of those rivalries lasted as long as his almost decade-long beef with Guillermo, the lovable interviewer from Jimmy Kimmel Live! who the Los Angeles Lakers star has routinely ignored in playoffs past. Guillermo was always trying to get on LeBron James’ good […]

The New York Knicks were one of the best stories on the 2020-21 NBA season. The fact that just making the playoffs, and an eventual first round exit, was already widely celebrated is a testament to how low the standards of success have been for that franchise. Knicks fans certainly haven’t had much to cheer […]

It has been a whirlwind week for LeBron James ahead of the much-anticipated world premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy. Now that it’s over, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar can finally step back, breathe, and reflect on his latest accomplishment. Only a handful of athletes can claim that they starred in a blockbuster movie, […]