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Rick Carlisle’s exit has been stealing headlines for the past day and now, a former Dallas Mavericks champion in Shawn Marion chimes in. The Matrix was an integral part of the 2011 Dallas squad that went all the way which etched Carlisle’s legacy as one of the franchise’s all-time greats. Now that the 13-year head […]

It’s not a surprise, but it is still newsworthy: Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers will not play in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Utah Jazz on Friday. The Clippers listed Leonard as being out for Game 6, when the Clips will try to clinch their first-ever berth in the […]

Back in 2016, during the build-up to the NBA Draft, Chauncey Billups came out with a rather controversial take on the whole Ben Simmons situation. Five years later and it looks like Billups’ hot take has aged quite well. At that point in time, the Philadelphia 76ers had the first overall pick for the coming […]

The NBA has announced the All-Rookie teams ahead of Game 6 between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.  2020-21 NBA All-Rookie teams: First team: LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Saddiq Bey, Jae'Sean Tate Second team: Immanuel Quickley, Desmond Bane, Isaac Okoro, Isaiah Stewart, Patrick Williams — Shams […]

Shocking news broke on Thursday when Rick Carlisle, the coach of the Dallas Mavericks for 13 seasons, resigned. This is the second piece of breaking news coming out of Dallas in consecutive days. The Mavericks’ general manager Donnie Nelson was fired Wednesday. Now that Carlisle won’t be returning to the Mavericks, the Boston Celtics should […]

The Dallas Mavericks have stolen the headlines on Thursday after the departure of longtime head coach Rick Carlisle. Now, more tidbits have surfaced regarding the organization in Dallas, as ESPN insider Tim MacMahon joined Zach Lowe on The Lowe Podcast to discuss Carlisle and the Mavs. In the episode, MacMahon gave a ton of insight, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in a bit of a hole right now. Barely one day after it was announced that the team had parted ways with the now-former general manager and president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson, it has now been reported that Rick Carlisle is also stepping down as the Mavs head coach. Apparently, […]

After the past 24 hours consisted of tumultuous front office activity and lots of turnover in Dallas, that trend continued Thursday with Rick Carlisle calling it quits after 13 seasons as the head coach of the Mavericks. During his time there, Carlisle led the Mavs to nine playoff appearances and the 2011 NBA championship. Still […]

It seems like the union between longtime couple Carmelo Anthony and his wife, La La, is officially coming to an end. According to reports, La La has filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage with the Portland Trail Blazers star. In a report posted by TMZ Sports, it is being stated that La La […]

It’s been quite the week within the Dallas Mavericks organization. First, they parted ways with Donnie Nelson, who was the GM for 24 years. Then on Thursday, Rick Carlisle has decided to step away from the Mavs. It’s believed that Luka Doncic wasn’t happy with some of the decisions Carlisle made throughout the season, but […]

The Brooklyn Nets look to close out their hotly contested second-round series against a Milwaukee Bucks team determined to defend their home court and force a Game 7. Follow Nets Bucks Game 6 live here with news, updates, betting odds, and more as the game progresses. How To Watch Tip-off: Thursday, June 17th at 8:30 […]

The NBA bombshells kept dropping as Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle announced his decision to leave the organization in a stunning move. Carlisle– one of the top coaches in the league for a long time– might not have to wait too long for his next job. According to Marc Stein of the New York […]

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman is still recovering from meniscus surgery, but he is determined to get offseason work in with Kevin Garnett. Both Wiseman and Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers have made reference to the No. 2 pick working with the newly-elected NBA Hall of Famer. A setback in his recovery […]

Even though he’s still growing and developing as a young talent in this league, Jarrett Allen has established himself as one of the best rim protectors, rebounders, and shot blockers. His tireless defensive efforts, post moves, and presence as a lob threat are what will make him a highly sought-after free agent this summer, especially […]

Rick Carlisle stepped down as Dallas Mavericks head coach on Thursday in the latest shocking move during a chaotic week within the Mavs organization. President Donnie Nelson also just departed the franchise after a report from The Athletic dropped earlier in the week describing dysfunction in the front office and internal concern about Luka Doncic’s future. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell apart in the final quarter of Game 5 on Wednesday night. They held a 26 point lead at halftime, just for Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks to make a spectacular comeback. Joel Embiid and Seth Curry were not to blame, as the two of them combined for 73 points. However, […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is one of the most famous basketball players to ever play in the NBA. From winning five NBA titles to making 12 All-Star teams, his career was nothing short of amazing. Magic has had his wife Cookie along for the ride. In this post, we’re taking a look at Magic […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is stepping down from his post in an absolute bombshell move as chaos continues to surround the organization, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Carlisle informed Mavs owner Mark Cuban of his decision on Thursday. Carlisle also made a statement to Woj: Rick Carlisle statement to ESPN: pic.twitter.com/zdKA8sWa4Y — Adrian […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic seem to have a greater appreciation for one another after doing battle in the playoffs. Ayton shared a picture of a signed jersey Jokic gave him after the Suns defeated the Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinal. Jokic called Ayton a “beast” […]

The Brooklyn Nets make their way back to Wisconsin hoping to clinch an Eastern Conference Finals appearance and end their series against the Milwaukee Bucks. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Nets-Bucks prediction and pick for Game 6. The Bucks hold an overall record of 6-3 in the postseason […]

The viral video of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving talking during the 2019 All-Star Game spawned plenty of speculation about their respective futures, and sure enough, KD later admitted they were talking about teaming up. But now more details are coming out about how they hatched their plan to become teammates, and this latest anecdote […]

The Western Conference Finals are nearly set as the Utah Jazz take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a do-or-die Game 6 matchup. We watched Paul George carry the Clippers to the victory with Kawhi Leonard sidelined due to a knee injury. It was an impressive performance, but the Jazz will come out swinging in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have absolutely collapsed in the last two games against the Atlanta Hawks. On Wednesday night, they cruised into halftime with a 22-point lead but quickly saw it deteriorate mid-way through the third quarter. While the team was dreadful in the final period especially, Sixers guard Ben Simmons once again had an atrocious […]

Wednesday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks came down to the wire in the final minutes of the game. The 76ers held a 62-40 lead heading into halftime and maintained a big lead through the third quarter. However, the Hawks pushed through and dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 40-19 and stunning […]

The sports card industry is on the upswing since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. But now that things are opening up, the hobby is still trending up. Several factors contribute to the growing interest. As of right now, Panini can be credit for the sports card boom. First, teenagers who fueled the trend decades […]

After 24 years, an era has truly come to an end. While it was believed that GM Donnie Nelson and the Mavs mutually parted ways, it’s now coming to the surface that he was actually fired, according to The Athletic. Luka Doncic also spoke out on Thursday about the news and it’s safe to say […]

Some sports card collectors join the hobby for excitement. They hold their breath every time they open a pack and are speechless when pulling out a rare item. On the other hand, trading cards can be an investment, with entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuk expressing support for the industry. This brings us to sports card consignment. […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was loving the fact that one of their fans literally scrapped a Nuggets supporter earlier in the Denver series. Book then took to social media on Monday to try and find the fan and sure enough, he has. According to ESPN, Booker’s representatives at CAA have identified Nick McKellar, a […]

It’s safe to assume that almost everyone didn’t expect the Phoenix Suns to be this good in the playoffs. After finishing with the second seed in the regular season, they have managed to keep up their impressive streak into the Western Conference Finals. While the obvious suspects for their incredible run are Chris Paul and […]

Just a day after the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season, it’s now believed that Zion Williamson and his family aren’t happy with the organization. According to a report from The Athletic, they haven’t been pleased with how the Pelicans have handled Zion. There was a growing unease […]

Kevin Durant is on a warpath to bring the NBA championship to New York, and Knicks fans know all too well that it’s for their cross-town rival Brooklyn Nets. But apparently, the Knicks had an ally in Kevin Durant’s dad, Wayne Pratt. When KD was all but decided on putting on the black uniform for […]

A few years ago, the likeness of Michael Jordan appeared on three different cards produced by Panini. This led to a clash between the card company and one of its competitors, Upper Deck. That battle has finally been resolved, putting to rest one of the most controversial card-related issues in recent memory. Upper Deck and […]

Game 5 between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks was a sight to behold. Kevin Durant put on one of, if not, his best performance of his career. He finished the night with a triple-double, consisting of 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. Durant was completely unstoppable and looks to do the same on […]

It has been quite some time since the Phoenix Suns were seen dominating in the playoffs. Thanks to the addition of Chris Paul and the continuing development of their young guys, this Western Conference team has elevated itself to becoming a powerhouse in the NBA. Of course, one of the biggest reasons for this success […]

Michael Jordan has been retired for nearly two decades, but that clearly hasn’t erased his competitive spirit. The Chicago Bulls legend participated in a fishing competition with a massive $3.4 million prize pool. Michael Jordan’s boat, called “Catch 23”, was able to reel in a huge catch that landed their group among the leaders of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers faced off against the Utah Jazz in a pivotal Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Wednesday night. Kawhi Leonard was ruled out with a knee injury, putting pressure on Paul George to become the leader his team needed to defeat the first-place Jazz. The years of disappointment in the […]

Despite missing a handful of games due to a wrist injury, Charlotte Hornets standout freshman LaMelo Ball was named the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year. Safe to say Lonzo Ball was proud of his little bro after the news broke. LaMelo, the youngest Ball brother, took to Instagram to post himself flexing his trophy […]

Donovan Mitchell was not a happy camper after his Utah Jazz fell to Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5, 119-111. The Jazz now trail the series after initially leading 2-0 and face their first elimination game of the postseason Friday night in Los Angeles for Game 6. The biggest takeaway of […]

The NBA Rookie of the Year race was a two man race for much of the season between Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves and LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets. Tyrese Haliburton of the Sacramento Kings came into focus for awhile, but it was clear at the end that it would come down to […]