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The Dallas Mavericks have been in the news for stuff outside of basketball due to the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade, and there has been another developing story. Assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested on Feb. 15 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officers responded to a call in the 1000 block of […]

The Air Jordan 3 has seen a resurgence over the last year with several collaborations between Air Jordan and other brands coming to fruition, including the recent “Reimagined” look from Jordan Brand. Pivoting from what was believed to be an upcoming “Realtree” colorway, the Air Jordan 3 “Family Affair” will see a new update for […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams was named to his first All-Star Game. The third-year forward spoke to the media after practice on Saturday. He discussed how surreal the weekend had been thus far before Williams’ mom’s emotional reaction put things into perspective. Upon Williams’ arrival on All-Star Weekend, catching up with Thunder head coach […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest was again worth watching due to Mac McClung putting on a show. After the contest, Ja Morant went on social media and showed interest in participating next year while also lobbying for Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon to join him. The Sacramento Kings guard heard the call, and he had […]

It’s been a wild couple of weeks for Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Dalton Knecht, who was originally traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams but then found himself back in Los Angeles after the trade was rescinded due to Williams failing his physical. Knecht is now competing at NBA All-Star weekend, having won the […]

Perhaps no one in the NBA has a wilder couple of weeks than Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Dalton Knecht, who was originally traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams but then found himself back in the City of Angels after Williams failed his physical. The rescinded trade created a bit of an awkward situation […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant left a lasting impact on the NBA for his unrivaled play on the court as countless players and hoopers at home continue to emulate his game. His signature Nike Kobe line is more popular today than it ever has been, with his sneakers being the most widely-worn silhouettes among […]

Mac McClung pulled out some big-time dunks during All-Star Weekend, which led him to win his third contest in a row. At one point, McClung dunked over Evan Mobley, but it was supposed to be Shaq in that position, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. “Mobley, who met McClung this weekend, was a last-minute replacement […]

The Golden State Warriors have been well-represented at All-Star weekend so far in San Francisco, with Brandin Podziemski taking part in the Rising Stars challenge, Buddy Hield participating in the three-point contest, and Stephen Curry slated to compete in the All-Star game Sunday evening. In a bit of a tweak to the rules this year, […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Gui Santos is confident the Bay Area will embrace the new WNBA team, the Golden State Valkyries, as the franchise prepares for its 2025 debut. Speaking during NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, Santos emphasized the community’s passion for basketball and the organization’s commitment to ensuring the Valkyries’ success. “They’re going to have […]

The Miami Heat were one of the major players at the 2025 NBA trade deadline by finally ending the Jimmy Butler drama with a trade to the Golden State Warriors. In exchange, the Heat received a decent Butler replacement in Andrew Wiggins while also getting a protected first-round draft pick. While Miami got what both […]

The Air Jordan 11 has always been heralded as one of the most popular and iconic silhouettes Michael Jordan ever graced the court in. Thanks to their innovative and luxurious design that was far ahead of its time in 1995, the sneakers have stood the test of time and remain a desirable pair for any […]

For the third straight year, Mac McClung participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and for the straight year, he came out on top. With this result in the bag, McClung has teased potentially retiring from the contest, but it sounds like a proposition from Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo could entice him to return. […]

The official poster for GOAT was released by Stephen Curry during All-Star Weekend. The Golden State Warriors point guard shared the poster via his Instagram page with the caption,” A lot of debate, but there can only be one GOAT. #GOATmovie arrives February 2026. The animated film will release on Feb. 13 during All-Star Weekend […]

Mac McClung gave the NBA fans what they wanted for the third straight year in the dunk contest, as he walked away with the trophy to accomplish the three-peat. At this point, McClung has to put his name in the conversation for some of the best dunkers in the contest, but he’s taking the high […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love was a social media sensation throughout the Jimmy Butler trade saga. Love’s social media mastery has continued into NBA All-Star Weekend, with his witty reactions to the 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest going viral. Love sent his congratulations to Heat teammate Tyler Herro for winning the 3-Point Contest and […]

In honor of NBA All-Star Weekend, former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski came out of retirement to drop one more surprising “Woj Bomb.” The St. Bonaventure general manager came out of the shadows to announce that Anthony Davis is now a part of the skincare brand CeraVe’s new “Head of CeraVe” project. Wojnarowski did not […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest rounded out Saturday’s festivities with a huge spectacle. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had to take notice at the impressive jams thrown down by San Antonio Spurs participant, and Rising Stars MVP Stephon Castle on the night. Castle, who ended up falling just shy of stopping Mac McClung from achieving […]

For those who’ve followed the early portion of San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s career, his approach sticks out as much as, maybe more than, his skill set and size. Though NBA All-Star Weekend is anything but serious business around basketball circles, the phenom from France pays no mind to that. “I don’t need any […]

Mac McClung once again put on a show during All-Star Weekend in the dunk contest, winning for the third straight year and giving the fans what they’re looking for in the contest. The one interesting thing about McClung is that he doesn’t have a real NBA contract, as he’s been playing on the Orlando Magic […]

As has historically been the case during NBA All-Star Weekends of the very recent past, the level of effort and intensity displayed by its participants was bound to become a big story coming out of the weekend. So needless to say, the NBA couldn’t have been thrilled when the first thing that fans saw when […]

Mac McClung slammed his way into NBA history on Saturday night inside the Chase Center. The Orlando Magic guard, plus G League talent, is the league’s only three-consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion. He delivered the hat trick in epic fashion for the 2025 showcase. But McClung hopping over a car wasn’t the only astonishing […]

When Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung broke the NBA Dunk Contest world by dunking over a car, it wasn’t the best thing he did with the car. Following his win, he made a promise about the new car. He said that he would donate the car to a foundation in need, near his hometown of […]

Out of all of the spectators for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest, Miami Heat forward Kevin Love continued to fire off jokes. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a retweet that Ja Morant had. While the latter said that the Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung makes Morant want to join the contest, […]

When Mac McClung made Slam Dunk Contest history on Saturday, it caught the eye of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant. Both NBA All-Stars are known for ruthlessly dunking on people. For Antetokounmpo, he uses his aggressiveness and physicality to simply bulldoze people. For Morant, he uses his athleticism to dunk right over players. Both have […]

Last year, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell was the team’s lone representative during the 2024 NBA All-Star game. However, with NBA All-Star 2025’s marquee event nearly here, Mitchell won’t be alone this time. Joining Mitchell are his Cavs teammates Darius Garland, a two-time All-Star, and Evan Mobley, making his first NBA All-Star appearance. From the […]

Mac McClung earned a healthy bank account after throwing down some more epic dunks in the 2025 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest. As it turns out, he’s actually made more money off of the Dunk Contest than he has during his time playing for various NBA teams McClung hopped over a car and taller teammates […]

The 2025 Slam Dunk Contest took place on Saturday night as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in the Bay Area and we had a familiar face who was crowned champion — Mac McClung. The Orlando Magic guard is the first player to ever win the competition three times in a row. Via Shams Charania: “Three-peat: […]

Mac McClung set the tone with a car on NBA All-Star Saturday night. The prop signaled that the Orlando Magic star is ready to hop over the competition once again in the dunk contest. McClung started from the left of the Chase Center arena. He hopped over the driver’s side door. The Magic dunker then […]

It’s over! It’s over! Cleveland is a city of NBA (All-Star Skills Challenge) Champions once again! To kick off the second day of NBA All-Star 2025 festivities, the Cavs superstar duo of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley showcased their versatility in the four-team, two-man, NBA Skills Challenge. Cleveland is the first NBA team to win […]

When Damian Lillard was eliminated in the second round of the 3-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, it paved the way for Miami Heat star Tyler Herro to become the latest Heat player to win the event. Tyler Herro become only the fifth Heat player to win the 3-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, and […]

Former New Jersey Nets great Buck Williams has been named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Williams is part of a group of finalists that includes Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Marques Johnson, and Sue Bird, among others. Williams, the third overall pick in the 1981 draft out of […]

While the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks certainly garnered the most post-trade deadline attention, the Golden State Warriors made a blockbuster trade in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. The Warriors have gone 3-1 since the Jimmy Butler trade, and Draymond Green spoke about the team’s confidence […]

There must be something in that Bay Area water. Golden State Warriors shooting guard Buddy Hield took part in the 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday evening and although he didn’t end up winning the event, Hield tied teammate Stephen Curry for the most points in a single round with 31, per Brett […]

Shaquille O’Neale recognizes how great of a dunker Vince Carter was. After Carter reflected on his jersey retirement, he’s been enjoying life outside of the NBA. As a result, he’s been on multiple programs like TNT and NBA TV. Still, O’Neal had to ask Carter if he could recreate his signature dunk out of retirement […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have grabbed the Saturday night spotlight so far in the Bay Area. The duo of Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell showed their cohesion and skillset on the Chase Center floor, taking home a coveted trophy. The Cavs stars claimed the fastest time during the NBA skills challenge, one of the main events […]

NBA All-Star Saturday Night is supposed to be a welcome form of entertainment, a source of comfort for sports fans who want to see their favorite players compete in a looser setting. “Compete” is the operative word, though. Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul of the San Antonio Spurs were definitely focused on winning, but their […]

One of the biggest headlines that came out of the NBA trade deadline was the trade that actually did not happen. The Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers had a trade in place that would have sent Mark Williams to the Lakers and Dalton Knecht to the Hornets, among other pieces. The trade was ultimately […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver had jokes for his fellow players ahead of the second night of All-Star Weekend. When asked about what rule Silver would change, he gave a hilarious response. “I would stop complaining about officiating,” Silver said via Shane Young of Forbes on X (formerly Twitter). His comments trace back to a constant […]