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Australia took it to Team USA in the second half of Monday’s exhibition bout in Las Vegas, sending the Americans to another embarrassing loss after a shocking first defeat against Nigeria over the weekend. Patty Mills and Joe Ingles played starring roles in Australia’s 91-83 triumph, with Mills going for 22 points and Ingles chipping […]

There’s always this sense of dread and awe when purchasing a box of high-end cards. Collectors always expect a massive hit, maybe a LeBron James card or one of the top rookies that will somehow compensate for the price of the entire box. For this card breaker, though, it was a classic case of close, […]

Team USA’s loss to Nigeria was definitely a stunner, but perhaps that could have been chalked up to it being some first-game weirdness in an exhibition setting. But Team USA lost another exhibition game on Monday, this time to Australia, and now there’s something of a panic surrounding the team. While several key players are […]

Could we see a potential banana boat team up in Los Angeles? There’s some buzz that has emerged with Carmelo Anthony being linked to a possible move to the Lakers. The star who last played for the Portland Trail Blazers is currently a free agent this offseason, with the 18-year NBA veteran still adamant he […]

The NBA Finals are upon us, and that means the playoffs are coming to a close. Throughout the postseason, we saw various players shine for their teams. But unfortunately, we also saw some shy away from the bright lights of the NBA Playoffs. The postseason is a different monster altogether. Not only are the top […]

It’s tough being LeBron James. When you’re as high profile of a figure as the Los Angeles Lakers star, your every move and struggle is documented even by casual onlookers. That’s exactly what happened while LeBron was showing support at his son Bryce’s game, as he tried to put on a show for fans. Let’s […]

Could a trade be reached between the Philadelphia 76ers and the LA Clippers that involves Ben Simmons heading out west? Philadelphia 76ers all-star Ben Simmons’ name is anticipated to be involved in trade talks this off season due to his poor play in the playoffs. After failing to improve his offensive game specifically shooting over […]

Dressing as a King will now be possible in Fortnite, as King James graces everyone with his presence in the Battle Royale Island. The King also has brought two different looks to the game, letting you choose which kind of royalty you wish to dress as. Here’s how you can get the LeBron James Outfit on Fortnite. […]

It’s widely known that Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo have developed a close relationship. They’re the BFFs on the Miami Heat. They’ve found kindred spirits in each other with their same competitiveness, edge, and tough background growing up. Even in the offseason, they do things together. And of course, nothing says South Beach than a […]

Rudy Gobert has been receiving some flak for the Utah Jazz’s early postseason exit amid their stellar regular season. Fans expected Gobert to literally swat every shot hurled at him, especially after snagging his third Defensive Player of the Year plum. Obviously, this wasn’t the case as the Jazz got manhandled by the Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is full of admiration for Zaila Avant-garde, who recently had the internet buzzing not only because of her win in the 2021 Scripps Spelling Bee but also because of her nasty handles. During the premiere of “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” the Lakers star was asked about Avant-garde, her […]

One of the most iconic plays of the great Allen Iverson’s career was crossing Michael Jordan back in 1997. But, according to Reggie Miller, AI’s flashy moves weren’t 100% legal, if you ask him. In a recent interview in the Dan Patrick Show, the former Indiana Pacers star referenced the infamous Iverson crossover on Jordan […]

Magic Johnson will forever be one of the greatest players in NBA history. His place in league lore will always be celebrated and respected. The same, however, couldn’t be said when it comes to Magic’s social media presence. Case in point: His recent Twitter post showing him hanging out with Brooklyn Nets star James Harden […]

Former teammates LeBron James and Chris Bosh reunited on the red carpet on Tuesday at a special screening of Space Jam: A New Legacy. Bosh, the former Miami Heat superstar, showed some love and support to his long-time buddy in LBJ who’s much-anticipated film is set to premiere in the US later this week. Check […]

Just like Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is just as bewildered by the back-to-back losses Team USA endured in their pre-Olympic exhibition games. On Twitter, Young seemed to be at a loss for words after Team USA suffered a 91-3 defeat to Australia. It was the nation’s second straight loss […]

Is Team USA headed for a basketball disaster at the Olympics, akin to 2004 and 1988? It’s too early to say, and we should certainly note that in exhibition games, it’s reasonable for NBA athletes to not spill the tank. They could flip the switch, and everything could be fine. However, everyone associated with Team […]

Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich wasn’t in the mood for fake news and slander after his team dropped another tough loss against Team Australia on Monday. The San Antonio Spurs head coach chimed in after what a reporter seemed to have suggested multiple times that the national team should be blowing out teams like […]

Another exhibition game, another shocking loss for Team USA. For the second straight time, Kevin Durant and company dropped a tuneup contest, losing to Australia, 91-83 on Monday. While it wasn’t as surprising compared to the defeat to Nigeria last Saturday, it still doesn’t bode well for Team USA to struggle against lower-ranked teams heading […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant wasn’t able to watch the second pre-Olympic exhibition of Team USA, which is why he was just as shocked as everyone else to the nation’s loss to Australia. Morant quickly took to Twitter to ask his followers what happened to Team USA and how did they lose to Australia, 91-83, […]

Kemba Walker of the Oklahoma City Thunder knows the Dallas Mavericks are coming off a disappointing first-round exit against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavs were up 2-0 in the series but were unable to close it out. Superstar guard Luka Doncic did everything he could, but he simply didn’t have enough talent around him. […]

After a stirring run to the NBA Finals last season, the Miami Heat were sent crashing back to South Beach in this year’s NBA Playoffs. They got swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and are now left looking for answers in the offseason. The Heat are expected to make major moves to […]

Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and the rest of Team USA dropped their second straight defeat, this time at the hands of Team Australia. After a surprising defeat against Nigeria on Saturday, the might national team couldn’t bounce back and fell flat against Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, and the rest of the team from down under […]

Kevin Durant just can’t catch a break with Team USA in their pre-Olympics preparation. Whether it’s due to some rustiness or just the elevated play of their opponents, the Brooklyn Nets star keeps getting embarrassed. For the second straight game, Durant was blocked big time in an exhibition showdown. This time it came from Philadelphia  […]

Sound the alarm – Warner Bros. just dropped free NFTs for the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy including LeBron James and the rest of the Tune Squad. A total of 91,000 limited-edition tokens featuring the Los Angeles Lakers superstar as well as different characters like Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Tweety Bird, and the […]

In a top-heavy NBA Draft class, the Houston Rockets are considered extremely fortunate to own the second overall pick. But at a time when many still consider this year’s already-loaded pool as the Cade Cunningham draft, there’s no stopping the Rockets from aiming at the crown jewel of 2021’s batch of prospects. The Ringer’s Kevin […]

Stephen A. Smith has found himself in hot waters for his latest comments about Team USA losing to Nigeria in their pre-Olympic exhibition, and sure enough, Nigerian NBA players like Precious Achiuwa and Josh Okogie didn’t like what the veteran broadcaster said about them. The ESPN sports analyst recently went on a huge tirade to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a legendary performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, scoring 41 points and adding 13 rebounds in the Milwaukee Bucks’ rout of the Phoenix Suns. With his dominant game, Antetokounmpo helped the Bucks win their first Finals contest since 1974. The five-time All-Star also became the second player in NBA history […]

John Wall’s future with the Houston Rockets has been the talk of the town since his arrival last offseason. Now, he just put more uncertainty to it with his latest Twitter activity. Apparently, Wall liked a tweet of an article proposing a trade that will have him pair up with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has once again reiterated his disappointment about not making it to any All-NBA team despite his numbers, but contrary to popular belief, it’s not because of the money he lost. For those unaware, Tatum missed out on a $33 million boost on his contract for failing to make even one […]

The 2021 NBA Finals are still ongoing, but that hasn’t stopped the bettors from looking forward to next season. Per the newest betting odds released by BetOnline, the Los Angeles Lakers– led by superstar LeBron James– are right behind Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets for the top spot. Opening NBA […]

It looks like Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns still can’t get over the shocking result of UFC 264 on Saturday–one which saw Conor McGregor lose due to a scary injury. For those unaware, McGregor broke his leg in the first round of his bout with Dustin Poirier, causing a doctor’s stoppage and giving the American […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made headlines when he said that he plans on finishing his career as a member of the Lakers. He cited many reasons and mentioned his family living in Los Angeles. The expectation has been that the Lakers would be his final stop in his storied, legendary NBA career. However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking to add firepower around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Because of their tight cap situation, that will likely have to come via trade. Per the latest scuttlebutt, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is eyeing Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton, though he may have to reunite Kevin Love with James […]

After a sensational 2020-21 season that saw them make the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the New York Knicks appear set not to let it slip away again from them. With that said, the ‘Bockers are ready to go all out to improve its roster and surround Julius Randle and RJ Barrett […]

With the momentum shifting in favor of the MilwaukeeB Bucks after their dominant performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Phoenix Suns will have some adjustments to make come Wednesday night. Even though Chris Paul and Devin Booker both had an off night, the Suns still had no answer for Giannis Antetokounmpo or […]

The internet has been buzzing after some outrageous comments by TV personality Stephen A. Smith. He made some comments about Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter/phenom Shohei Ohtani regarding his use of a translator and it has received heavy backlash. "I don't think it helps that the number one face [in MLB] is a dude that needs […]

We all know that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the best players on the planet. ESPN clearly thinks the same after putting the King’s graphic incorrectly on the screen during Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Check it out: This list should only be O'Neal and Giannis, but it's […]

However much longer Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James plays NBA basketball, he’s intent on doing it in purple-and-gold. During an interview on the “SmartLess” podcast (co-hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes) released on Monday, LeBron was asked about his basketball future and his feelings on playing for the Lakers. “I […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has seen his name involved in numerous trade rumors over the last couple of months. While he has made it clear he wants to stay put, it doesn’t mean teams aren’t exploring the idea of putting together a package for the superstar. Enter, the Golden State Warriors. According to […]