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Kevin Durant was once again part of a lot of headlines recently, following his mishap on Twitter, where he appeared like he forgot to switch accounts before defending himself. That caused a lot of hilarious reactions from a lot of Twitter users, who had a field day in poking fun at the Golden State Warriors […]

For much of the offseason, the talk around the New York Knicks has centered on All-Star Forward Carmelo Anthony’s future with the organization. At the same time, this has also drawn plenty of buzz around how well Anthony has looked in pickup games over the last few months. According to Ian Begley of ESPN, head […]

In the months leading up to his first season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has continued to show his savviness to take advantage of marketable opportunities. The 19-year-old displayed that once again by donning a personalized shirt with his likeness as the NBA logo. #LakeShow getting down to business […]

Andrew Wiggins’ 5-year, $148 million extension is expected to be done by Saturday, Darren Wolfson reports after personally talking to Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. The Wiggins 5-years, $148M extension is expected to be done before Saturday's 1st practice, per a chat I had w/ owner Glen Taylor. #Twolves — Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) September 18, […]

With the ever-changing landscape of today’s NBA, the Houston Rockets’ acquisition of All-Star point guard Chris Paul largely flew under the radar. Despite a season in which All-Star guard James Harden finished second in MVP voting, the Rockets went out and got perhaps the best pure point guard in the league. While it may seem a […]

There has been growing chatter around Dwyane Wade’s current contract situation with the Chicago Bulls with it all centered on the possibility of him being out bought out by the team. For the most part, Wade has stayed the course with the rumors by choosing to stay away from addressing it directly. However, the 35-year-old […]

The never-ending social media wars between Kevin Durant and his critics might have gone deeper than most expect, engaging in any debate and welcoming most trolls who have something negative to say. It appears that his recent online battles might have more than meets the eye, allegedly also having a private Instagram account dedicated to […]

Following months of build up, the mega fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady Gennadyevich Golovkin lived up to the hype despite the controversial judge scoring cards. After the match, Alvarez posted a photo on his Instagram account hanging out with Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook in Las Vegas. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZKj2Q5BbIX/?taken-by=canelo There is clearly […]

Heading into his first season with the Brooklyn Nets, D’Angelo Russell has much expectation to fill the responsibility of becoming the next face of the franchise. Russell has made it a priority since being traded to work toward being ready for the significantly increased role ahead of him. With that in mind, he recently posted […]

Only minutes after being crowned European champions for the first time in team history, the core of the Slovenian national team relished a special moment and soaked in the experience after finishing off an undefeated run with a convincing 93-85 win over Serbia on Sunday’s EuroBasket final. Luka Doncic, an 18-year-old prospect soon to take […]

Since being traded after just two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers to the Brooklyn Nets over the offseason, D’Angelo Russell has caught plenty of criticism. Much of this has centered around his play on the court that some believe isn’t conducive to helping make his teammates better and them wanting to play with him […]

Through his first four seasons in the league, Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert has developed into one of the premier big men in the league. This has helped him earn a lucrative four-year, $102 million deal with the Jazz that is set to begin this upcoming season. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Gobert has […]

Jrue Holiday can set himself up for a major cash-in at the end of this upcoming season, as he can net as much as $5.2 million in potential bonuses after signing a five-year, $126 million contract with the team the very first day of free agency. The 6-foot-3 converted shooting guard can take home $4.7 million […]

Kyrie Irving has been the target of criticism due to his decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers to take command of his own team in the Boston Celtics, but he also left a lot of potential money on the table, which the franchise would have likely paid out if he was the key remaining star […]

In the next couple of days, the NBA 2K18 video game is set to be released everywhere after months of building anticipation. However, there have a few glitches to arise in the process with those have already garnered a copy of the game. One of which was brought to attention by Reddit user KingCrabz, who recently […]

Free agent guard/forward Brandon Rush has signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to his agency, Priority Sports. Rush was also coveted by other teams like his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have been in an everlasting search for three-and-D assets to fill their roster. A nine-year veteran of the league, Rush was slowed down […]

The real MVP of the Green Bay Packers-Atlanta Falcons game on Sunday wasn’t Matt Ryan, Devonta Freeman, nor Julio Jones. For many viewers of the game on TV, it was whoever was in charge of the broadcast production – the genius who ordered the playing of the old NBA on NBC tune, the John Tesh-composed […]

When it comes to playing sports video games, often times situations arise where it causes the ultimate frustration for the person holding the console controller. This was certainly the case for one video gamer, who posted a tweet of his dramatic loss in NBA 2K18 that can only make his pain quite relatable. https://twitter.com/jamespulsecom/status/909580030883319809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thescore.com%2Fnba%2Fnews%2F1376326-watch-video-gamer-loses-nba-2k-contest-in-dramatic-fashion The […]

After answering and dodging a myriad of questions from the First Take duo of Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman, Kyrie Irving dropped some knowledge on the former, letting him know he’s learned to block outside noise. Smith argued that there had been multiple reports about the repercussions of his trade request to the Cleveland […]

Kyrie Irving’s era with the Boston Celtics is only weeks from taking place, but his rough exit from the Cleveland Cavaliers will be a topic of interest for the entire season. The 25-year-old parted ways with LeBron James, stepping out of his shadow in order to run his own team on the way to another […]

Even after his retirement, many people have embraced Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality” — whether it is on the court or in his shoes and apparel line with Nike. So it comes to no surprise that Bryant’s daughter Gianna has taken some of the family’s secrets, most notably his patented head-to-chest triple-threat move. Kobe's daughter is […]

Over the past years, soccer club Chelsea FC has been known to be a popular destination for big name players, which makes it possible for them to always have a star-studded lineup, and continue to be perennial title contenders in the English Premiere League. However, another superstar from a different sport visited them recently, which […]

It’s no surprise that the Brooklyn Nets, like many other teams, have made the call of growing through their youth, but after this year’s acquisition they’ve made the call of pointing who they’ll grow around. D’Angelo Russell, who was acquired in a pre-draft offseason trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, along with young up-and-coming talent […]

Luke Doncic’s introduction to the world of international basketball was bigger than any bang an 18-year-old has made at the highest level of competition. A 6-foot-6 guard/forward with incredibly well-rounded talent, Doncic impressed during the first eight games of EuroBasket 2017, leading his national team of Slovenia to their first final in any competition, ultimately […]

Ever since Big Baller Brand released Lonzo Ball’s signature shoes, many have been looking forward to him sporting them during games. However, he made a lot of headlines during the Summer League, for opting to wear other players’ sneakers instead of his own. With next season’s opening night only a few weeks away, the Los […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Enes Kanter has been hard at work transforming his body this offseason. In a video posted by Erik Horne of The Oklahoman on Twitter, Kanter opened up to the media about what inspired him to dedicate his summer to improving his physique: “I looked in the mirror. I’m like, ‘Man, I […]

As Dirk Nowitzki embarks on his 20th season in the NBA, various factors come into play as Nowitzki assesses his future in the league. According to Eddie Sefco of SportsDay, Nowitzki had this to say while hosting his annual pro-celebrity tennis classic at SMU in Dallas: “If I miss another 30 to 40 games in […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, throughout his NBA career, has continued to show and voice his strong connection to his hometown of Oakland. In the last several months, Lillard has continually taken shots at the Golden State Warriors over social media. This time it was the Trail Blazers taking a jab at the Warriors […]

A person’s image is very important, as it could make or break, or even pave the way for success for someone. It also holds true for NBA players, who are also public figures, always under the spotlight. One of them who has high regard for it is Kevin Durant, who has not had the best […]

Restricted free agent Mason Plumlee has agreed to a three-year, $41 million deal to return to the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Plumlee’s contract is equivalent to the sum big man Tyler Zeller — his counterpart at the center position — received from the Brooklyn Nets a week ago, setting precedent for his […]

After the NBA revealed all its teams’ statement jerseys, the designs have drawn plenty of attention from the fans because of how they looked. Veering away from the old designs, the league partnered with Nike to come up with the modern-looking uniforms that will surely give fans more reason to be excited for the upcoming […]

It may still be at least a full year before young Slovenian prospect Luka Doncic plays in the NBA, but his performance during the recently concluded EuroBasket tournament has left scouts even more intrigued of what he can bring to an NBA team. The efficient perimeter shooting, handles, ability to attack the basket, and unbelievable […]

Lonzo Ball is set to begin his first year in the league for the Los Angeles Lakers with plenty of scrutiny upon his shoulders. This has also put the spotlight on his younger brothers LiAngelo and LaMelo, who have continued to develop into promising players in their own right. During a recent interview with Kurt […]

On a cool Southern California night, celebrities gathered together to enjoy an evening of fun and relaxation for the Emmy Awards. That didn’t exclude actress Gabrielle Union, the wife of Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade, who showed up at the Microsoft Theater wearing a sleek black dress that was fit for a magazine shoot. Not to […]

With C.J. McCollum now playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, many may not know that he is an Ohio native, and grew up cheering for the professional sports teams representing Cleveland and the state; that also includes the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. Two weeks into the current NFL season, the AFC North team has dropped their […]

Syracuse Orange head coach Jim Boeheim has helped groom Carmelo Anthony into the NBA superstar that he is today. He’s coached Anthony for one year in the NCAA, seeing the then-freshman Anthony lead the Orangemen into winning the 2003 NCAA National Championship Game. As such, it’s understandable to hear Boeheim sound a bit frustrated of […]

The offseason has often been a time which players use to bond with their teammates ahead of the upcoming season. A few of the players from the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of the free time to see the Los Angeles Rams take on the Washington Redskins at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. […]

Goran Dragic ended his international career in style as his 35 points led Slovenia past Serbia, 93-85, to claim their first-ever EuroBasket title. The 31-year-old Dragic, who announced he would retire from international play at the end of EuroBasket, put up those 35 points in just 28 minutes (20 in the second quarter alone) as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers not only represent the same city, but they also share the same home arena, as they both host their home games inside Staples Center. While it is already difficult to manage their schedules, it’s always bound for them to have home assignments on the same day. Many are […]