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In general, things have been mostly quiet on the Los Angeles Lakers front since their season ended on June 3. Undoubtedly, the news cycle will ramp up as the 2021 NBA Draft (the Lakers pick No. 22), free agency, and Summer League commence in a matter of weeks. The Lakers have about half a roster’s […]

When Kevin Durant went down with a torn achilles in the NBA Finals in 2019 against the Toronto Raptors, fans everywhere worried that one of the best in the world may not comeback as his old self. Throughout the grueling rehab process, KD had plenty of decisions to make not only regarding the ruptured achilles, […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden and Lil Baby were having a great time in France for Paris Fashion Week, but it looks they’ve run into a bit of trouble. Video is going around of the Nets guard and the rapper having an encounter with the police in Paris, with rumors of Lil Baby getting taken […]

Fans in Philadelphia have long been known for their ride-or-die mentality when cheering on their sports teams. This can sometimes even mean booing players from their own teams. The Sixers are no stranger to this and got a first hand experience of it this past postseason. While a lot of those jeers were aimed at […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley lost his cool at the end of the Western Conference Finals, blatantly shoving Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul in the back after the Suns point guard walked past him to head to the bench. It was a cheap shot and a dirty move that resulted in a one-game suspension […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken an early 1-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Chris Paul dominated in his first-ever NBA Finals appearance, finishing with 32 points and 9 assists. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked as healthy as ever, racking up 20 points and 17 rebounds. The scoring was plentiful in Game 1, and it should […]

It takes more than an All-Star or two to capture win a title in the NBA. Apart from a skilled coaching staff that can bring a team together, there has to be a bench of talented guys who can step up at a moment’s notice. While the NBA card hobby is going crazy over Giannis […]

More often than not, NBA card collectors end up with a set that doesn’t really have much value at all when opening a pack or box. This case becomes more frustrating or sad when an expensive card product is the one being ripped. That’s why the chances of pulling a dud are really greater than […]

The Atlanta Hawks just went on a magical run to the Eastern Conference Finals this season after being one of the worst teams in the NBA for several years. The Hawks have drafted well in recent years and added several key pieces in free agency last offseason. Of course, having so many quality players means […]

LeBron James won’t be suiting up for Team USA when they defend their crown at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. But even without the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, the team looks quite formidable when you look through the roster. Apparently, LeBron thinks that way as well. King James gave his seal of approval on the […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently in the NBA Finals where they may earn a championship. The organization is on the right path towards future success, as most of the roster is young. Devin Booker looks to become the face of the NBA, while Deandre Ayton could turn into one of the best centers in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made headlines when he criticized the setup of the 2020-21 season, which featured an extremely short turnaround from the bubble in Orlando. LeBron spoke out amid all the injuries to star players in the playoffs. Now, however, NBPA executive director Michele Roberts is pushing back on the Lakers star’s […]

Chris Paul is just a few wins away from his first NBA championship. After Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Phoenix Suns point guard made sure to pay homage to one of his greatest sources of inspiration – Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Paul was asked during the postgame press conference about how he’s […]

After 16 years, a number of teams, and some badly timed injuries, Chris Paul is finally in the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. With a talented Phoenix Suns squad at his back, Paul has a chance to cement his legacy before he eventually retires from the league. The Point God’s compelling narrative, along with […]

The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets are fierce rivals, but you wouldn’t be able to tell that from the offer Kevin Durant extended to one of the most intriguing youngsters in the NBA today, Immanuel Quickley. Speaking to the media on Wednesday night, Quickley revealed that the Nets’ scoring machine asked him to […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul made his NBA Finals debut on Tuesday night, and he controlled Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks with 32 points and nine assists while shooting a red-hot 12-of-17 from the field. Behind Paul’s dominance, the Suns cruised to a 118-105 victory. Paul scored or assisted on 54 points […]

The Portland Trail Blazers just made a rather controversial coaching hire in first-time head coach Chauncey Billups, and now they’re looking to fill out his coaching staff. The Blazers are eyeing several notable candidates with head coaching experience for the lead assistant gig, with one of those names being a real blast from the past. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head in to Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns looking to steal home court after losing Game 1. It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Bucks-Suns prediction and pick for Game 2. The Bucks hold an overall record of 12-6 in the postseason […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball has made some significant strides in his jump shot. This season, he shot 37.8 percent from deep which is an improvement from the previous seasons: 30.5 percent in his rookie year, 32.9 percent in his second year, and 37.5 percent last season. Obviously, these are much lower percentages compared […]

There’s been no shortage of superstar names being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. One of the more intriguing ideas would be to bring in the talented, yet flawed Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers point forward has been much maligned for the Sixers’ playoff struggles after being a virtual non-factor offensively when they […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo gave up an extended offseason rest to join Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics. Since the Heat’s exhausting NBA Finals run last season, Adebayo has hardly had time to rest. But playing for the flag for the first time was too big of an opportunity to pass up. He’s also […]

Looking at Kevin Durant’s social media, he might not come off as a leader type of player. If you ask his Team USA teammates, however, the Brooklyn Nets star is doing that part perfectly. In fact, according to Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, a recent speech from the Nets  forward stuck in his mind and […]

Amid their struggles last season, the Washington Wizards managed to qualify for the playoffs. One huge reason was obviously Bradley Beal’s impressive campaign — a performance that earned him his third All-Star appearance and a spot in the All-NBA Third Team. Fans were in awe of his loyalty, too. After all, much of his scoring […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is clearly one of the most coveted guys this offseason. The rumors of him going elsewhere have been swirling throughout the season. Curiously, the team of his childhood friend Jayson Tatum is also looking to make changes after a string of disappointing exits. The Boston Celtics have already traded guard […]

There’s little doubt on Kevin Durant’s superhuman ability on the basketball court. But it’s his off court behavior that has fans a little perplexed about the Brooklyn Nets superstar. Apparently one hidden aspect to his life is how huge cannabis plays a part in it. Matt Sullivan was recently interviewed on the Dan Le Batard […]

UCLA star Johnny Juzang won’t be joining the 2021 NBA Draft class. Instead, he’ll be returning to the Bruins for another shot at the NCAA title. Juzang announced the decision on Instagram, noting that while he had an “amazing experience” going through the NBA Draft process, he couldn’t help but return to college basketball and […]

It’s James Harden’s world and we’re all just living in it. The Brooklyn Nets star continues to live his best life by attending the annual Paris Fashion Week along with rapper Lil Baby. But while it’s the designers and models who usually get the spotlight in the event, Harden and Lil Baby suddenly found themselves […]

The first game of the NBA Finals started out close, but eventually turned into a one-sided affair. The Phoenix Suns thoroughly dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half. They took a double-digit lead and never looked back. Most of the team stats were pretty much identical, save for one key area that the Bucks […]

The NBA just unveiled its new logo commemorating the league’s 75th anniversary Season and, as always, fans immediately brought out their grills and started roasting the new-look design. Summertime is the perfect time to roast, right? Here’s a look at the brand new logo for the upcoming 2021-2022 NBA season – before we (I mean […]

New York Knicks rookie Immanuel Quickley is making the most of his offseason, thanks to Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Quickley has been selected as part of the select team that trains alongside Team USA in preparation for the Olympics. While at training camp, the Knicks youngster apparently had the chance to talk to KD […]

Washington Wizards superstar has gained a new fan in his Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich. The San Antonio Spurs iconic mentor was visibly surprised about the physique of Beal as the 2020 Olympic Basketball squad started their training camp in Las Vegas earlier this week. Contrary to his prior notion of the Wizards star, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will have more back-up in his coaching staff next season as the team is closing in on acquiring former Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson to be the team’s lead assistant. It was Shams Charania of The Athletic who broke the news via Twitter Wednesday. The Golden State […]

It sure looks like Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is hyped to have Ime Udoka as his head coach. The Celtics officially hired Udoka last June to replace Brad Stevens, who has been promoted as the team’s president of basketball operations after Danny Ainge stepped down from his post. Tatum and teammate Jaylen Brown reportedly […]

When Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson retires from the game, his father Mychal Thompson doesn’t expect him to stick around the professional basketball scene. Instead, Mychal sees his son getting full time into the “Boat Klay” life and touring the world with his trusty water vehicle and popular dog Rocco. “I’d be surprised. I’d […]

There’s no doubt that Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker will be playing in some of the most important games of his career throughout this NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. By his own admission, however, it is clear that the All-Star shooting guard also has other basketball dreams that go beyond winning his first career […]

Stephen Curry may be considered the greatest shooter of all time, but when it comes to boxing, he still has a lot to learn. Boxing champion Canelo Alvarez made sure the Golden State Warriors star realizes that. Curry and Alvarez met on the golf course recently, and so the Warriors guard didn’t waste the chance […]

Multiple outlets have already confirmed that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has suffered an ankle sprain during Team USA practice. The 19-year-old has been ruled out for the remainder of training camp which means that he won’t be taking part in any of the practice stints against the 12-man contingent being sent by the United […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a decent outing for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but he knows he could have done better. After all, Milwaukee lost 118-105 as Giannis found himself struggling on the defensive end. The Greek Freak admitted he had a hard time as a help defender because of the […]

Just two years removed from winning their first NBA championship in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors are looking to get back into the playoff mix next season. After dedicating all of this past season to rebuilding and developing new talent, the Raptors have put together a nice core that features Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal […]