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Jayson Tatum had another strong performance for the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, but it just wasn’t enough. It was the Miami Heat who emerged with a 118-107 victory as they drew first blood in their Eastern Conference Finals series. A bit of a silver lining in the loss is the fact that Tatum made […]

Mention the names Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to any basketball-loving individual and you’ll instantly be flooded with tons of reactions or anecdotes about the two legends. In a way, that’s the same story you’ll get from any true sports card collector. Both His Airness and the Black Mamba have lived out amazing NBA careers […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows very well who he wants to be teammates with in a fictional 2-vs-2 match against Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. LeBron conducted a Q&A on Twitter, and one of the first questions he was asked is which player (be it from the past or present) […]

The Sixers received a ton of praise during James Harden’s early days with the squad. This was right after his blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets went down. After seeing how Harden played alongside Joel Embiid during their first couple of games together, some people were quick to point out that this was the new […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers stud Robert Horry has hit more than a few clutch shots during his heyday. After all, you don’t get the nickname “Big Shot Bob” for nothing. As such, the seven-time NBA champion can be considered an authority when it comes to naming the best clutch shooter in the league. His top […]

Next season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is set to make NBA history when he finally breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. It’s no longer a matter of if, but it’s now become a matter of when. For their part, the Lakers are hoping to make the most out of that occasion. As a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are now in the driver’s seat with a commanding 3-2 lead over the Boston Celtics. But Giannis Antetokounmpo knows it’s far from over. Giannis had a succinct four-word message during the postgame presser after the Bucks win: “The job’s not done,” said the Bucks star, per Lily Zhao of FOX6. He took […]

Kyrie Irving’s streams do not disappoint. Irving recently revealed his NBA GOAT pick on a stream, and has discussed his opinions on various topics. However, the Nets’ point guard told a heartwarming story about Kobe Bryant in a recent stream as well. Irving began by asking his viewers if they wanted to hear a story […]

Kyrie Irving is not a fan of the media. He doesn’t always give genuine answers and tends to defer questions. However, Kyrie Irving is brutally honest when it comes to his video game streams. The Nets star point guard has been discussing basketball topics on his streams and sharing controversial takes and opinions on differing […]

It has been over two years since that fateful day in late January when Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and seven others died in a tragic helicopter crash in California. Even so, the Los Angeles Lakers legend remains on the mind of many, including Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray. The Nuggets guard tweeted overnight this simple […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum made quite the noise on Monday night. Not only did he help power the Beantown Team to victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4, but he also joined Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in NBA history. Tatum exploded for 30 points in the game, which were more than enough […]

Kendrick Lamar has just dropped his latest single. The music video for the song, entitled ‘The Heart Part 5’ features several deepfakes of famous Black figures, including Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The song will be part of his upcoming album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ which is Kendrick Lamar’s first studio album […]

The Golden State Warriors made the bold decision to start Jonathan Kuminga in the NBA playoffs. The 19-year-old had only started 12 regular-season games and had only played 15 minutes in a playoff game once. He was the youngest player ever to start a postseason contest. The move paid off, as the Warriors dominated the […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant will go down as one of the best to ever play the game of basketball. but, one man thinks Giannis Antetokounmpo could be surpassing him as we speak. Fox Sports analyst Colin Cowherd believes that the Greek Freak is playing better than Kobe did in his prime. Via Lakers […]

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant put on his cape Tuesday night, rescuing his team from almost certain doom if they were to lose both home games to start their second-round series against the Golden State Warriors. Morant scored the Grizzlies’ final 15 points in Game 2 to wind up with 47 points in […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant continues to show why he is the future face of the NBA. In a must-win Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, he exploded for a historic and playoff career-high 47 points to give his team the 106-101 victory. While the Warriors fought hard and appeared to be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in search of their next head coach. The Toronto Raptors happen to employ one of the best head coaches in the game in Nick Nurse. As with any Lakers pursuit, whether it be for a big-name star or a head coach, their front office goes after the biggest of big […]

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram Sunday to pay a touching tribute to her daughter Gianna Bryant on what would have been her 16th birthday. Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, posted a one-minute video of black and white sketches with black text overlaying the images. A woman’s voice—presumably Vanessa’s—reads the text […]

A game-worn Los Angeles Lakers jersey Kobe Bryant wore during his rookie year in the NBA is set to go up in auction this May and is expected to fetch millions of dollars. According to David Kohler of SCP Auctions, who will be handling the sale, they project the jersey to sell for at least […]

One of the newest Seattle Seahawks draft picks has a name that will make just about everyone do a double-take. With their fourth-round pick, at 109 overall, the Seahawks selected Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant, looking to buff up the secondary. Of course, it’s impossible not to see the connection to the late Lakers legend Kobe […]

In January of 2020, nine people died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gigi were two of the victims. Now, a little more than two years later, Vanessa Bryant continues to mourn the loss of her husband and second oldest daughter. She’s done a […]

HBO’s Winning Time has been quite a hit. The show about the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime era has gained quite a following. It’s had a few detractors too, with none bigger than Lakers icon Jerry West, who himself has not been pleased with how he has been portrayed by the show. Shaquille O’Neal has chimed in […]

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy recently went on vacation in Hawaii. The long-time LA coach decided to take a taxing hike up a popular mountain on the island and it came as a complete shock to Handy when he realized what was in store for him at the peak. The Lakers coach took […]

Jayson Tatum just led the Boston Celtics to an incredible 109-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets on their own home floor. The Celtics are now just one win away from advancing to the next round and in the process, hand Kevin Durant and Co. an early summer vacation. Tatum is not resting on his laurels […]

Tracy McGrady made headlines recently after his hot take on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving went viral. The Hall of Famer is now at it again, this time taking aim at none other than the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, and Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. In a recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay […]

Shaq is a huge fan of Ja Morant. On Thursday, O’Neal revealed that he sees a little bit of Los Angeles Lakers icon and former teammate Kobe Bryant in the Grizzlies superstar. This is some ultimate praise from one of the greatest centers of all time. According to Shaq, what sets Morant apart is his […]

Devin Booker turned as hot as the sun in the first half of Game 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. You could say he even looked reminiscent of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. At least, Kyle Kuzma seems to think so. Kuz saw DBook straight up torch the Pelicans for 31 […]

April 18th is a special day for Vanessa Bryant and her late husband, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. It would have been the 21-year anniversary of their marriage. Vanessa took to social media on Monday morning and posted a heartfelt picture of her and Kobe along with a beautiful message. Via TMZ Sports: It’s […]

San Francisco, CA – The NBA Playoffs are completely different from the regular season. Saturday, the 2022 playoffs begin, and the Golden State Warriors have a handful of players who made it to the promised land, then there are the young guys who are making their first trip to the postseason. After practice on Thursday, […]

New Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has had many accomplishments in his career. Super Bowl Champion, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and many other accolades define who the veteran signal-caller is.  Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles added to that definition on Thursday, with some high praise and GOAT-worthy comparisons. Broncos OT Garett Bolles on […]

There is no denying that Jeremy Lin’s epic run with the New York Knicks during the Linsanity days was one of the most unforgettable series of games for a single player over the past decade or so. Lin took the basketball world by storm and apparently, he nearly also destroyed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the season with a star-studded roster that landed on many people’s lists as one of the top contenders in the league. Unfortunately, the roster proved to be a winner on paper only, as Los Angeles finished 33-49 and missed the playoffs. Sound familiar, Lakers fans? The 2012 Lakers, who did […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving channeled Kobe Bryant physically, mentally and spiritually during their big game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Irving showed off his Kobe-inspired attire in his postgame presser and so naturally, reporters asked him about it and what it means. Given how special the occasion is since it’s […]

The Charlotte Hornets flew into the Big Apple and beat the New Knicks in a fun-filled game, 125-114. Madison Square Garden always seems to bring the best out of its visitors, and Miles Bridges seems to be affected by that same blessing. In Bridges’ last game against the Knicks, he dropped 38 points. On Wednesday […]

It’s hard to be ecstatic about the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers if you’re a fan of the purple and gold. The only saving grace to what has been an otherwise dire month, or entire season if we’re being honest, has been the ageless play of one LeBron James. King James hasn’t merely […]

When people talk about the greatest players in NBA history, the conversation typically begins and likely ends with Michael Jordan. But there are a few players who are either current or former Los Angeles Lakers players that enter that conversation in Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue made a […]

After being sidelined for over three months, Paul George didn’t miss a beat in his first game back. The LA Clippers star helped lead his team to a 121-115 win over the Utah Jazz by scoring a game-high 34 points to go along with six assists and four steals, which was also a game-high. He […]

The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers have some of the best basketball talents in the world. With LeBron James leading the way and Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook supporting him, they really look good on paper. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case and they continue to struggle with the season in its final stretch. If that […]

Louisville Women’s Basketball is taking March Madness by storm! For the first portion of the men’s and women’s tournaments, the unprecedented No. 15 St. Peter’s Peacocks and Doug Edert’s mustache stole the show. But with them recently losing to North Carolina, the attention has shifted to the women’s division where Hailey Van Lith and the […]