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The history of basketball is replete with stories about how a few big talents come together for a run at an NBA Finals appearance. Forming a Big Three is the quickest way to title, or a lot of titled questions when a franchise goes all-in but comes up short. So what goes into a Big […]

Kendrick Perkins played 14 seasons over the course of his NBA career and won one championship in the process. He came within a shade of making what would have been his lone All-Star appearance but fell short as Al Horford beat him out by one vote. The 6-foot-10 center watched Sunday night’s All-Star Game and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the most impressive teams in the NBA this season. Entering the NBA All-Star break, they are in second place in the Western Conference at 37-17. The Thunder are a young team full of budding stars. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as one of the best players in basketball, […]

The Golden State Warriors used up all the bargaining power that they could at the NBA Trade Deadline. It was just not fate that they would be able to LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers this time around. Stephen Curry and the struggling squad currently sit 10th in the Western Conference standings at the […]

The history of basketball is replete with stories about how a few big talents come together for a run at an NBA Finals appearance. Forming a Big Three is the quickest way to title, or a lot of titled questions when a franchise goes all-in but comes up short. Especially if it’s not once, but […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The LA Clippers are looking to pick up after the All-Star break exactly where they left off: winning games and chasing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Paul George, along with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, has been a catalyst in the Clippers major run towards becoming the best team […]

Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart has now gotten a court date to address his recent punching incident with Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks. Stewart is scheduled to appear in court on February 23 for the misdemeanor assault charge he got in his altercation with Eubanks. To recall, the Pistons youngster was arrested and given […]

It was an interesting Monday morning for the Brooklyn Nets as they fired head coach Jacque Vaughn right after the All-Star break, which was a shock to some since they signed him to a multiyear contract extension not too long ago. While people are speculating the reasoning behind the big move, NBA insider Shams Charania […]

The New Orleans Pelicans flew under the radar during the NBA All-Star break. Rookie Jordan Hawkins was the franchise’s lone representative, and that came in the undercard Rising Stars game not the main attraction. Well, on the court that is. CJ McCollum was a guest on ESPN’s NBA Today show and had to make a […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama enjoyed his first NBA All-Star Weekend experience. At the same time, while the Rising Stars and Skills Challenge competitions gave him a taste, he considers it just that. “Next year, hopefully, the big game,” Wemby said, alluding to the actual NBA All-Star Game. A packed All-Star weekend for Victor […]

The Western Conference appears to have a firm grasp on the NBA MVP award this season. The fact that Joel Embiid is no longer eligible for the MVP award as a result of games missed due to injury also plays a huge factor in why more attention is being cast on those in the West. […]

It has been a hectic past couple of years for Kevin Love who was bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, then signed by the Miami Heat in hopes to revitalize his basketball career. Since then, it seems as if the former All-Star is truly comfortable in his surroundings with the Heat, especially with […]

Former NBA champion Spencer Haywood attended the 2024 NBA All-Star festivities in Indianapolis and had plenty to say about his time in the league and where it’s at today. Haywood played 12 seasons in the league for the Seattle SuperSonics, New York Knicks, Washington Bullets, and New Orleans Jazz, and captured his NBA title in […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — When the LA Clippers traded for James Harden, there was certainly a lot homework and calls put in before acquiring a player of his caliber with the recent history he had been through. New Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers says he was one of them. The Clippers’ trade for James Harden […]

Brooklyn Nets assistant coach and former national champion Kevin Ollie will replace Jacque Vaughn and serve as interim head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Shams Charania first reported him as the favorite). After being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers a decade ago, Ollie will finally be manning the sidelines of an NBA team. […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend is behind us and fans got a chance to see the best athletes on the planet showcase their skills on the biggest stage. The weekend is also a massive event for the sneaker world and the stars themselves as they get a chance to showcase their latest signature shoe or […]

The NBA All-Star break has come and gone. Now, all 30 teams in the league turn their attention to the stretch run of the season, a time that is different for every franchise. For teams like the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, this is a time to evaluate what they have moving forward. For others, […]

Although momentum is not guaranteed to continue out of the All-Star break, the Golden State Warriors are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Stephen Curry remains the offensive focal point, but guys like Jonathan Kuminga and rookie Brandin Podziemski are coming through as well. What does the future hold for Klay Thompson and […]

The Three-Point Contest is one of the top events for fans to watch during All-Star weekend, and for the second year in a row, Damian Lillard came out on top. While it was tight, Lillard did just enough to successfully defend his title, but right after he won, his teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo made it seem […]

After yet another uneventful NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Stephen A. Smith believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is to blame. James, who played in his 20th All-Star Game on Sunday, has never participated in a Slam Dunk Contest, and that is the problem, according to Smith, who aired his grievances on ESPN’s “First Take” […]

Back in the day, it’s safe to say that Jacque Vaughn had a journeyman playing career. In 12 seasons, Vaughn suited up for five different teams throughout his career. His career saw stopovers with the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets, and the San Antonio Spurs. Vaughn’s greatest accomplishment as a player […]

It was a great weekend for Miami Heat big-man Bam Adebayo as he was selected to his third All-Star game and even started the contest because of the injury to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Despite the game being an exhibition, Adebayo joked about his teammates on the Eastern Conference saying that they needed to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are showing veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. just how much he means to the franchise, as the two sides close in on a two-year contract extension worth $22 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. His arrival has helped the team unlock its potential and hold the top spot […]

The Brooklyn Nets have an opening at head coach after dismissing Jacque Vaughn on Monday. Following a 13-10 start to the season, the Nets have lost 23 of their last 31 games, dropping them to 11th in the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn is expected to hire an interim head coach in the near future. With the […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game saw records be shattered as the league’s best gathered in Indianapolis for the NBA’s midseason exhibition. It’s turned more into a Harlem Globetrotters tryout than an actual basketball game though with current and former players criticizing the way the game is played. NBA insider Shams Charania spoke about the players’ […]

There was some surprising news Monday morning as the Brooklyn Nets relieved Jacque Vaughn of his duties as head coach for the team. Vaughn’s firing was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN who also obtained a statement from the coach talking about how “it was a pleasure” to be at the helm for the Nets. […]

Jacque Vaughn’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Vaughn is a former NBA player who suited up for the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He also has been a head coach in the NBA and was recently fired by the Brooklyn Nets. As […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown made it to the finals of the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, but his performance was widely panned. The dunk that garnered the most attention did so for the wrong reasons, as Brown opted to jump over a sitting Kai Cenat in the first round. After failing on […]

After Sunday night’s NBA All-Star game where the final score was a whopping 211-186, the conversation about the lack of competitiveness and intensity of the tradition are once again amplified. This prompted Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to talk about the game itself and what the solution might be to bring […]

The Brooklyn Nets have not been having a good campaign so far, and with the All-Star festivities having wrapped up on Sunday night, they quickly turned around and opted to fire their head coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday morning. It was a pretty shocking move that took a lot of fans by surprise, and even […]

The Brooklyn Nets have dismissed head coach Jacque Vaughn, the team announced Monday. The decision follows a 50-point loss to the Boston Celtics Wednesday, the second-worst in franchise history, after which Mikal Bridges didn’t hide his feelings about Brooklyn’s coaching. “We’ve got to know what we’re doing. We’ve got to come as a team, as […]

With Indianapolis serving as the center of the basketball world during NBA All-Star 2024, rumors and speculation are bound to pop up. For once, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t at the center of it according to reports coming out of the Star of the Snowbelt. “Over in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Add Stephen A. Smith to the group of NBA fans and prognosticators who are disgusted at the effort shown during last night’s NBA All-Star Game. The Eastern Conference All-Stars won 211-186, leaving fans apoplectic about what has become of a once celebrated and hyped event featuring the NBA’s greatest stars. .@stephenasmith thinks the NBA should […]

The NBA trade deadline is in everyone’s rearview mirror now, but that hasn’t stopped trade speculations to swirl, including ones involving Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young. Despite the rumors, though, Young has made it clear that his main focus is on helping Atlanta win. “It is part of it. The best players in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised into the 2024 NBA All-Star break on an impressive four-game win streak despite being on a long road trip. Sitting atop the Western Conference, Minnesota’s 39 wins marks the most in franchise history at the All-Star break, and it’s safe to say they have managed to prove their critics wrong so […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game may have brought together the best players the league has to offer onto the same hardwood, but the game devolved into more of a showcase of their limitless three-point range rather than being a semi-competitive contest that the players took seriously. Even then, the players’ display of their incredible marksmanship […]

Perth Wildcats big man Alex Sarr has NBA dreams, and he seemingly took a step closer to ensuring that he would be among the top picks at the 2024 NBA Draft when he showed out in front of NBA execs who flew all the way to Tasmania to see him play over the weekend (via […]

It was an electric NBA All-Star weekend for Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard who not only won the three-point contest in back-to-back years, but was awarded MVP for the game Sunday night. Captain of the Eastern Conference team in Bucks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo was in awe of Lillard’s performance according to Eric Nehm of The […]

At the NBA All-Star break, the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves as one of the most unique teams in the league. While they may be young and have very little experience on their roster, the Thunder have made it clear that they are legitimate threats in the Western Conference with their 37-17 record. Some may […]