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Some time ago, LeBron James stated his desire to become a billionaire. He has the potential to do just that, but it won’t come without prudent business decisions. When James decides to completely give everything about basketball up, he will have long hit that mark. Truth be told in today’s world, it’s hard to imagine a superstar […]

LeBron James is one of the best, if not the best basketball player in the world today. He has already won almost every the awards the NBA has to offer and also has three championships to his name. His stellar career so far has already been compared to some of the game’s best ever like […]

Basketball comes down to matchups, where the most capable of creating mismatches posses certain intangibles. For guards, it’s their handle. For bigs, it’s their outside shit. For forwards, especially the most dangerous ones, it’s their vision and ability to incorporate guards and centers. Two forwards who best demonstrate these intangibles in the league are Cavaliers’ […]

It’s finally here. The holidays, the rematch, the chance for us to see how far the champion and fallen have come since the most dramatic Finals in NBA history back in June. As the Golden State Warriors tip off against the Cleveland Cavaliers Christmas Sunday at 2:30 EST, we take a moment to appreciate the […]

In the world of professional sports, the latest thing to happen is often the best or most incredible or whatever superlative there is to use — Larry Nance Jr. is here to set all those over-reactions straight. The internet exploded after Malcolm Brogdon viciously dunked over LeBron James during Tuesday night’s game, even going as far […]

After months of meetings and brainstorming, it was announced last week that the NBA, together with the NBPA, have come to terms with a new Collective Bargaining Agreement and are one step closer to preventing a work stoppage like what happened before the 2011-2012 season. One of the provisions expected to be altered will be […]

Milwaukee Bucks rookie Malcolm Brogdon is collecting victims early into his young career after victimizing none other than LeBron James with a reverse jam off a fake hand-off play. The shooting guard sold the play well, driving with speed past the chasing James and throwing it down with some authority after going past the rim. […]

We’ve tested your knowledge before by seeing if you could guess the NBA legend from just one fact about them. Now let’s see if you can do better with current or recently retired basketball stars. Test your knowledge below!

Music and basketball go hand in hand, especially for NBA players who listen to songs before games to hype them up. Most of them listen to R&B or hip hop as the beat of those songs are usually fast-paced which easily pumps them up and raises their energy. Recently, three of the league’s biggest stars, LeBron […]

The New York Knicks have been searching for better talent for a number of years now. After first trading for Carmelo Anthony, they’ve been unsuccessful in recruiting star talent in free agency. New York was unable to strike gold in the LeBron James sweepstakes in 2010, the Knicks acquired Anthony and he has shouldered much […]

LeBron James is arguably the most famous NBA player in this generation. Not only does he have a huge fan base in his home state of Ohio, but also across the country and the world. Whenever his team goes on the road, it is expected that arenas will be sold out as they want to […]

The NBA season is in full swing and multiple players have put up incredible individual performances. But who do you think tops the list the MVP right now? Is it Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, James Harden, Kevin Durant, or someone else? Rank your picks for MVP below!

Chris Paul faces a tough decision at the end of this season as he becomes a free agent: to sign an extension with the L.A. Clippers or to find a winning team that could shell out the money for his services. The situation is all the more difficult as he hits free agency at the same […]

What NBA player are you most like? LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, or someone else? Find out below!

When LeBron James left Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat to re-join the Cleveland Cavaliers, it seemed as though the days of the two superstars playing together were over. But don’t rule it out. While Wade has made it clear that he is happy with his new team, theChicago Bulls, he made it clear that […]

When LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in 2010, they formed one of the best trios in NBA history and instantly turned the franchise into a championship contender. However, a lot of questions surrounded the team especially on how three superstars will co-exist with one another and who will […]

Russell Westbrook has been on an absolute tear this season and it’s helping him climb historical charts. Last night against the Detroit Pistons, Westbrook recorded his 44th career triple-double, tying him with LeBron James all-time. It took Westbrook significantly less time to get to this mark. Russell Westbrook with his 44th career triple-double, tying him […]

Former Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors guard Sonny Weems has had quite the journey since initially leaving the NBA. The 30-year-old has played for Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania, CSKA Moscow in Russia, returned for short NBA stints, and has now signed a two-year deal with Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv. Weems was recently […]

Cleveland Cavaliers‘ star forward LeBron James and New York Knicks’ president Phil Jackson recently made a lot of headlines after a back-and-forth ensued stemming from a controversial comment made by the latter. The 71-year-old front office executive gave a statement about James and his management team referring to them as a “posse” which left the four-time MVP […]

Jordan Brand recently released a teaser about the Monstars making a comeback for Space Jam‘s 20th anniversary, and even with a lot of chatter about a sequel with the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ LeBron James or the Golden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry as the lead character, the 19-second clip did not show any signs of it happening. When the original […]

New York Knicks star forward Carmelo Anthony couldn’t wrap his head around why team president Phil Jackson would talk about LeBron James in the first place. Jackson recently made comments criticizing James, saying he needed preferential treatment and citing a particular event where he, as a member of the Miami Heat, made the team spend […]

The Chicago Bulls took on the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, coming away with a convincing 106-95 victory at the United Center. Jimmy Butler ended up with 37 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds on the night. Butler is leading the way for the Bulls and that is exactly what newly acquired superstar Dwyane Wade […]

Five years from now is a long time into the future in terms of current and upcoming talent. That’s five more drafts, five more NBA finals, and five more opportunities for roster shakeups. With all the new young talent that’s come into the league, many folks at AthletiQA are wondering, who will be the best. […]

One of the most popular sports analysts of our time is Skip Bayless. Some of his takes on issues may be controversial and may cause a lot of debate, but he has always been known to speak his mind out and is not afraid to give his opinion on different topics. Such is the case […]

Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade knows plenty about playing with other superstars and the attention it brings. Re-signing with the Miami Heat in 2010 along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh had everyone in a frenzy. The response to the negative comments spewed towards the team was to embrace them, and use them as fuel to […]

One thing about NBA players is they know how to appreciate fellow athletes from different sports. During the recently concluded MLB World Series, a lot of them were following the results of the games. The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 on Wednesday night to win their first championship in 108 years. It was […]

Russell Westbrook is back with a vengeance. If you had any doubt that this would be the year the lion would be fully unleashed, then here it is; all the proof you need. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has played at a demon-like pace thus far, becoming the first player to post 100 points, […]

Halloween is a yearly event where kids and kids at heart get to wear costumes and for a night, can become whoever they choose to be, at least aesthetically. And for many NBA players, especially those with playful characters, they did not let the opportunity slip away this year. LeBron James hosted a halloween party […]

Earvin “Magic” Johnson has not retained his minority ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for a few years now. While he gave up his official part ownership in 2010, he was no longer carrying any official position with the team, but was still connected. The team awarded him an honorary VP position and title despite […]

The Golden State Warriors home opener wasn’t enough for Stephen Curry to forget one thing that haunts him. The play where LeBron James came flying behind him for a chasedown block on a layup he unsuspectingly seemed to perfectly toss at the wrong time. Tonight, Curry will probably have nightmares, because he just relived the […]

With countless 7 NBA finals appearances, 3 championships, and 4 MVP awards, you might be wondering how does LeBron do it? How is he so good? At AthletiQA, many of our users were wondering the same question. Luckily, we got one of our verified All-Stars, Marcellus Wiley to answer some questions for us recently, and […]

Michael Jordan along with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the rest of the Looney Tunes bunch will be back for a two-day event on select theaters during Nov. 13 and 16 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Space Jam. Warner Bros. and Fathom Events will bring the 1996 classic to the big screen along with a presentation of the cartoon […]

Recently, the NBA and the officials have decided to take a stand on “unnatural acts,” and when they mean unnatural acts, they pertain to seemingly intentional hits to the groin. The “Draymond Green Rule” has brought to mind some other acts or items outlawed by the NBA rulebook, and they are as follows: The earbud ban: […]

Basketball superstar LeBron James won his third NBA championship this summer, further cementing his legacy as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. His incredible ability to do just about anything on the court is well known but his success goes far beyond the hardwood. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward has various off-court interests and a never-ending list of […]

Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers grew up with his father who is a police officer. Rivers is familiar with both law enforcement and everyday citizens. He, like many others, has been disturbed by the trend of events that have taken place over the summer between police officers and black male citizens. Chris Paul, LeBron James, and […]

Chris Bosh has run into another blood clot incident prior to training camp. This is his third setback in two years, and it’s at the forefront of ex-teammate Dwyane Wade’s mind. Wade spoke to the Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press about Bosh, and what he thinks he should do regarding the situation: To me, the […]

After seeing his on-court partner-in-crime since 2008, Kevin Durant, leave their team for the Golden State Warriors, who ousted them in a thrilling best-of-seven Western Conference Finals last season, it signifies the start of the Russell Westbrook era and being the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s undisputed leader. With this development, many basketball fans including the Las […]

Virtual Reality in gaming, technology and media platforms has been a raging buzzword this year. It seems its growth has now reached the NBA’s doorstep. The NBA partnered with Oracle to release a VR mini-documentary retells titled “Follow My Lead: The Story of the 2016 NBA Finals.” The 25 minute film gives fans an up […]

Even if he has not played in the NBA yet, the first-overall pick of the 2016 draft, Ben Simmons, has already drawn a lot of praise for his style of play. His game has been compared to some of the best in the league, and now, one the all-time greats has given his take on […]