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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James slammed Colorado State and the officiating during Saturday’s game after Colorado football star Travis Hunter got on the receiving end of a dirty hit. For those who missed it, Hunter took a cheap shot from Rams defensive back Henry Blackburn after he missed a pass from Shedeur Sanders midway […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic is becoming an international basketball icon, from his home country of Slovenia to the United States and Asian countries. Doncic and the Mavs are set to begin the season on October 25 against the Victor Wembanyama-led Spurs. A key Mavericks coach dropped a five-word Kyrie Irving warning designed to put the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and their fans have to be a little bit concerned regarding franchise player Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential future with the franchise. Antetokounmpo has made a few comments recently suggesting that this long-term future with the Bucks may not be so certain. Antetokounmpo has been the face of the franchise for nearly a decade […]

Los Angeles Laker star LeBron James was tuned into the Western Kentucky vs. Ohio State game on Saturday afternoon and marveled at the sheer talent of Marvin Harrison Jr. Harrison Jr., the son of NFL star wide receiver and 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Marvin Harrison, is a fixture of the Buckeyes offense […]

Simply making it to the NBA is no easy task. Earning and keeping a contract is just as difficult, if not more. While the NBA has essentially added three extra roster spots in the form of two-way contracts, there’s no shortage of players vying for a spot in the league. The Chicago Bulls brought in […]

The Mavs are coming off of a disappointing season that included plenty of ‘Luka Magic’ but no playoff appearance. Head Coach Jason Kidd did his best to maximize the considerable talents of controversial star point guard Kyrie Irving, but it didn’t quite work out for the Luka Doncic-led Western Conference team. The Mavs signed a […]

The Indiana Pacers’ center Myles Turner is one of the best and most unheralded big men in the entire NBA. Meanwhile former Duke star Jahlil Okafor is out of the NBA, signing a deal to play in Spain recently. Star Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton got a ‘quarterback’ comparison from Team USA coach Steve Kerr that […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar turned heads recently when he was asked for his opinion on the greatest point guard of all time. Instead of choosing between Stephen Curry and his former LA teammate Magic Johnson when reporter Justin Walters mentioned them, Abdul-Jabbar instead picked Oscar Robertson. In explaining his choice, the former Lakers […]

The Brooklyn Nets opted to end the their latest ‘Big 3’ experiment when they decided to trade both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this past season by the NBA trade deadline. The result was an exciting and young group of players who play hard and gave Nets fans hopes for the future. Mikel Bridges looks […]

As Stephen A. Smith and Terrell Owens exchanged words on Twitter, Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving inserted himself in the conflict as a mediator to their conflict. As Stephen A. Smith threatened to expose Terrell Owns on his podcast “The Stephen A. Smith Show”, Irving took to his Twitter to chime in. “@stephenasmith can y’all […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of the most versatile big men in the NBA. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year isn’t just arguably the best rim-protector in basketball and a viable switch defender on the perimeter, but has emerged as an imminently dangerous multi-level scorer, too. How many bigs in the league combine Jackson’s […]

The Boston Celtics added some potential depth to their frontcourt on Saturday. Per Shams Charania, the organization is finalizing a deal with Former Sacramento Kings big man Neemias Queta, who selected him in the 2021 NBA Draft. It is a two-way contract, however, which means the 7-footer could spend more time in the G-League with […]

Is LeBron James or Michael Jordan the GOAT? Every NBA player, coach and fan seems to have an opinion. Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham was recently asked who he’d choose as the greatest player of all time. It should come as no surprise that he went with the Lakers’ star. “Bron is the GOAT,” […]

The NBA wants its biggest stars on the court whenever possible, but load managing has often prevented that in recent years. However, before the 2023-24 season, commissioner Adam Silver and other higher-ups are trying to end load management with a strict player participation policy (PPP). These new pro-participation rules have already been approved, so how […]

Former San Antonio Spurs forward Richard Jefferson shared a story in which he was cursed out by legendary coach Gregg Popovich. Jefferson said Popovich yelled at him after former Spurs guard Gary Neal took consecutive bad shots in a game. Via his “Road Trippin’” Show with Channing Frye: “Pop comes down to the end of […]

Scottie Pippen is one of the best players in NBA history, forming an all-time duo with Michael Jordan that led the Chicago Bulls to six championships in the 1990s. He is a seven time All-Star, seven time All-NBA selection and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Given Pippen’s gaudy achievements in basketball, have you ever wondered […]

The Dallas Mavericks waived JaVale McGee last month and hinted at the possibility of re-signing Markieff Morris. As of Saturday, that became a reality. Per Mavs PR, the team is bringing back the veteran forward after he came over from the Brooklyn Nets in the Kyrie Irving blockbuster trade back in February. Although Morris didn’t […]

Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman has found himself in hot water with the law. On Friday evening, Altman was arrested and charged with impaired driving on a Cleveland highway, as reported by Fox8 News. State troopers pulled him over around 9 PM in a 2022 Lexus at a traffic stop where they learned Altman was […]

In an intense clash between Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream, the former triumphed 94-82 in a come-from-behind victory. The Dream, who had a blast in the first quarter, scoring 36 points, choked in the final frame and let Game 1 of their first-round playoff series slip away. Many fans were shocked by the Dream’s late […]

The Atlanta Hawks finally bid adieu to John Collins after seven seasons of him being in the trade block, marking an end to the seemingly never-ending trade carousel involving the high-flying forward. Collins’ value, however, tanked to the point where the Hawks received a mere second-round pick for someone who averaged 20 and 10 in […]

The lone team that stands to be more affected by the NBA’s updated rest rules than the Golden State Warriors? Not the perpetually injured LA Clippers, creaky Los Angeles Lakers or reigning champion Denver Nuggets. The veteran Milwaukee Bucks and star-studded Boston Celtics don’t apply, either, nor do the rising young Cleveland Cavaliers. Only the […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. currently finds himself in hot water with enforcers of the law, battling charges of second-degree felony assault, second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault after he allegedly struck his partner, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, which led to his arrest back on September 11. More details have come to light regarding […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been in the media recently more so for their off the court news than what they’ve done on the court. Their decision to re-sign Miles Bridges amid his domestic violence allegations drew sharp criticism from fans and media alike. The Hornets off the court drama continued recently with third-year big man […]

Sabrina Ionescu put on a shooting clinic Friday night in Game 1 of the New York Liberty’s playoff series with the Washington Mystics, pouring in 29 points in the 90-75 win. She also had some support from a fellow NY star in Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges, who was seen wearing Ionescu’s jersey courtside. Following […]

Klay Thompson’s future with the Golden State Warriors has been a huge question mark throughout the whole offseason. He is entering the final year of the $189.9 million deal he signed in 2019 and will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2023-24 season. While there’s little doubt that Thompson will actually leave, the lack […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is making an impact on the next generation. Recently, James was rumored to be working out at Lourdes High School in Minnesota, and the Lakers star confirmed this to be true by appearing on the school’s auditorium stage before a crowd of shocked and cheering students, per Sports Illustrated. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has spent the last few weeks with Team USA as part of the FIBA World Cup. Although Team USA disappointed its country by failing to obtain any medals at the tournament, Reaves is still happy with the opportunity he had to show off his game on the national stage. […]

New details have emerged on the injuries sustained by former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick during an alleged domestic assault committed by Kevin Porter Jr.  The Houston Rockets guard– charged with second-degree assault, second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault–was arrested on September 11th in New York City due to accusations of repeatedly striking and choking Gondrezick at […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has never been one to lack opinions. Abdul-Jabbar spent several years of his legendary career with the Lakers in the 1970s and 80s and in the process has become one of the most iconic figures in NBA history. Now, Abdul-Jabbar is weighing in on topics related to the current […]

Episode 2 of NBA 2K24’s 2KTV program dropped tonight, with 15 more questions to help you unlock some much needed VC. In case you don’t know, 2KTV is a weekly show from the devs, hosted by Chris Manning and Alexis Morgan. Generally, the show discusses new content coming to the game, developer interviews, and highlights […]

Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love made headlines this summer when he announced that he would be returning to the franchise on a two-year deal. Love was a surprising bright spot in Miami’s epic playoff run to the NBA Finals in 2023, and he is now opening up about what made up his mind to […]

The Golden State Warriors made one of the most talked about moves of the offseason when they traded for Chris Paul from the Washington Wizards. The Warriors are looking to get back to their championship form as they did during the 2021-22 season. Last year, the Warriors defeated the upstart Sacramento Kings in the first […]

Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love is not having a great time this offseason with the ongoing talks surrounding Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Love resigned with the Heat this summer in an offseason that has largely been defined by Miami’s thus-far unfruitful pursuit of Lillard. Love is now speaking out about the uncertainty […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are hoping that superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are able to make it through the 2023-24 season injury-free. Both Leonard and George have dealt with various injuries during their tenures that have kept the Clippers short of their ultimate goal of a championship. However, the duo got an optimistic update […]

The New York Knicks are looking to build on what was one of the most successful regular seasons in recent franchise history. Powered by the signing of Jalen Brunson and the continued strong play of All-Star Julius Randle, the Knicks finished with a top five record in the Eastern Conference and knocked off the No. […]

In February 2020, a Los Angeles-based gym went viral for having a mural of the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, put up on their wall. Over three years later, the mural is at risk of being removed. Cecilia Moran, owner of LA’s Hardcore Fitness, took to Facebook on Thursday to share that […]

It was just a so-so 2022-23 season for the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team. They finished with an overall record of 21-15 and 12-8 in Pac-12 Conference play. They knocked off Washington State in the first round of the conference tournament before falling to UCLA in the second round. They did not make the NCAA […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta World Peace–previously known as Ron Artest–sat down with host Emily Austin of The Hoop Chat to discuss a plethora of topics. This included opening a discussion about the current state of affairs within the league, which led to the talk about Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard […]

Metta World Peace’s career was forever changed by the “Malice at the Palace.” Nearly 20 years after the infamous 2004 brawl he helped spark between members of the Indiana Pacers and fans of the Detroit Pistons, though, World Peace doesn’t entirely regret his actions—even acknowledging just how much money he lost as a result of charging into […]