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At this point, it’s safe to say that the Brooklyn Nets are looking like a different team right now. They logged their fourth win in five games on Saturday night after taking down the Los Angeles Clippers, 110-95, in the Crypto.com Arena. This was thanks in large part to another masterful performance by the one […]

When the story of Michael Jordan is being discussed by any NBA fanatic, his teammates are always involved as one of the primary reasons for his success. It has been well-documented that Jordan’s Finals appearances and championships started to accumulate when he was surrounded by talented and determined teammates. The famous teammates of Jordan revolved […]

Stephen Curry came up clutch for the Golden State Warriors in their comeback victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. In the process, he even replicated an old-man record that Michael Jordan last achieved way back in 2002. The Warriors sharpshooter finished with 40 points to propel the Dubs to the 106-101 win over […]

Luka Doncic’s 30-point streak may have ended on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, but the Dallas Mavericks superstar made another kind of history. Even better, not even the likes of LeBron James and Michael Jordan were able to do it. According to NBA History, the Slovenian sensation is only the second player in league history […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas didn’t like how he was portrayed in the documentary “The Last Dance,” particularly his relationship (or the lack thereof) with Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan. And sure enough, he isn’t ready to simply let it go. While speaking with Greek network COSMOTE TV, Thomas said that he’s ready to take […]

It has been more than two years since Netflix released the epic docuseries about Michael Jordan’s historic final championship with the Chicago Bulls. Despite this fact, however, Detroit Pistons icon Isiah Thomas is still clearly feeling salty about how he was portrayed by MJ himself in The Last Dance. Thomas and Jordan were fierce competitors during […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is a big fan of the late, great Kobe Bryant. As a matter of fact, one could argue that Tatum is one of Kobe’s biggest supporters in all of the NBA today. As it turns out, however, not even Tatum’s affinity toward the Los Angeles Lakers icon is enough for […]

Zach LaVine is not yet 100 percent in full health after undergoing surgery in his left knee in the offseason. He admitted as much after the Chicago Bulls’ 123-119 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. The game against the Celtics was actually LaVine’s fourth straight outing, which came off a back-to-back-set, so his presence […]

DeMar DeRozan had another explosive performance on Friday night as the Chicago Bulls visited the Boston Celtics in the TD Garden. The Bulls star dropped 46 points all over the Celtics en route to matching yet another Michael Jordan record. For the first time in more than three decades, a Bulls player scored at least […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has reached Michael Jordan’s territory as he continues his scoring streak this 2022-23 NBA season. Even better, he also matched a feat only Dirk Nowitzki has done before in franchise history. On Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Doncic recorded 44 points, three rebounds and five assists to lead the Mavs […]

Luka Doncic did not even need four quarters of Sunday night’s game against the Orlando Magic to match an NBA record not seen in the league since a young Michael Jordan pulled that off way back in the 80s, per ESPN Stats & Info (h/t Tim McMahon of ESPN). “Luka Doncic just became the first […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant went full Michael Jordan on Friday against the Houston Rockets en route to NBA history. Morant dropped 49 points in the game as he propelled the Grizzlies to the 129-122 victory. The Rockets were leading for the most part, but a huge fourth-quarter rally saw Memphis turn the tables and […]

Adam Silver took a ton of heat over the punishment he dished out to Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver amid the serious workplace allegations made against him. Fans felt the year-long suspension was too soft. $10 million is just a drop in the bucket for a billionaire. Even LeBron James and several other voices spoke […]

Luka Doncic may be one of the biggest superstars in the NBA today, but even the Dallas Mavericks superstar himself is not immune from the occasional starstruck moment — especially when it involves the great Michael Jordan. Speaking on a recent episode of NBA Today with Malika Andrews, Doncic shared his first-ever encounter with the GOAT. […]

It’s well-established that Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan don’t like each other. Their beef goes way back to when they were NBA stars in the 1980s and 1990s, with the Detroit Pistons-Chicago Bulls rivalry taking center stage, and we got a fresh look at it when The Last Dance came out in 2020. One infamous […]

During the 1980s, Isiah Thomas became one of the best point guards in NBA history and shined as the superstar of the Detroit Pistons. But his reputation as one of the leaders of the “Bad Boy” Pistons didn’t do him any favors in the eyes of fellow NBA superstars. No example made that more clear […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is surely getting up there in years, even if it’s not obvious with how elite he remains on the court. About to turn 38 on December, LeBron is in the twilight of his career, no matter how preposterous that sounds. And as the old adage goes, it’s better late […]

A pair of tickets from Michael Jordan’s NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls is hitting the auction block, and they could very well command a massive price because of their rarity. According to Bonhams, who is handling the auction and sale of the rare tickets, they expect the items to fetch anywhere between $200,000 to […]

It is no secret that Kobe Bryant looked up to Michael Jordan as his ultimate idol. This is the very reason why the Los Angeles Lakers icon tried his very best to outdo MJ every time he had the opportunity to do so whenever they faced each other on the basketball court. This was one […]

What better way to hype Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers opening game of the season than with a promo starring none other than the GOAT himself? I’m talking about the other GOAT here, though, as Michael Jordan headlined NBC’s epic commercial for Sunday Night Football. It was no more than a 16-second ad, […]

As fans of the NBA know all too well, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan takes everything personally. While most of Jordan’s peers receive the brunt of his competitive fire on the basketball court, especially during the 1990s when Jordan led the Bulls to two separate three-peats, he is just as ruthless off the court. And […]

The rumor about Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife Larsa Pippen dating Michael Jordan’s son Marcus is quickly going viral, with many Twitter users sharing mixed reactions to the development. Some people are merely poking fun at the situation, especially since it is quite the shocker. However, others couldn’t help but mock Scottie for the rather interesting turn […]

It looks like Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife Larsa Pippen has found a new beau. Interestingly, though, the man in question is the son of Pippen’s former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. According to TMZ, Larsa and Marcus Jordan were spotted in Miami together while eating in a Japanese restaurant. The news outlet also obtained photos of […]

Right now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is making a run at Michael Jordan’s GOAT title. In fact, more than a few folks out there will argue that The King has already surpassed MJ as the greatest player of all time. This isn’t the case for Hall of Famer Julius Erving. In his mind, […]

With LeBron James now entering his 20th season in the NBA while on the brink of claiming the all-time NBA scoring record, there’s been a lot of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers superstar potentially surpassing Michael Jordan as the GOAT. Well, Jalen Rose firmly believes that there’s not even much of a conversation to […]

Michael Jordan is no stranger to appearing in 2K games. He’s been a staple of NBA 2K historic teams for years now. People have even tried to settle the Lebron James-Michael Jordan debate through NBA 2K. However, Jordan is set to join a different 2K game.  According to NBC Sports, Jordan will be included in […]

The championship rings of Michael Jordan’s former Chicago Bulls teammate, Horace Grant, are up for auction. The said rings were from the Bulls’ first three-peat from 1991 to 1993, during which Grant played a pivotal role for Chicago alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. According to TMZ, the rings feature Grant’s last name, Chicago’s season […]

LeBron James let it by known very early in his career that his ultimate goal was to one day surpass Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player who ever lived. James has certainly done his darnedest. Some people believe because of his longevity of excellence, James has achieved that goal. Others are equally certain that […]

Kobe Bryant is without a doubt one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He may not be the GOAT, but it’s hard to deny that the fallen Los Angeles Lakers icon has to be in the conversation in one way or another. Former Lakers teammate Shaquille O’Neal, who himself is an […]

The newly-dropped NBA 2K23 Trailer reveals this year’s Jordan Challenge, allowing players to relive Michael Jordan’s Legacy in the NBA. NBA 2K23 Trailer Showcases this year’s Jordan Challenge 2K revealed today the new details and features of the upcoming NBA 2K23 Jordan Challenge Mode. As we’ve previously mentioned, the game mode returns this year after […]

A Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls jersey is going up for auction in September, and it’s no ordinary game-worn gear. It could very well be one of the coolest MJ memorabilia to go out in the market since His Airness wore it during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals. Sotheby’s, the institution who will be […]

The backlash on Nick Wright over his Michael Jordan disrespect is far from over. This time Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma took to Twitter to mock the Fox Sports commentator for his bizarre take on the Chicago Bulls icon. For those who missed it, Wright released a list of his Top 50 Players of the […]

After saying recently that he would have cooked Michael Jordan in his era, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant got a rather stern reality check from former NBA champion Vernon Maxwell. Speaking with Gilbert Arenas on the No Chill Gil podcast, Maxwell shared his experience playing against Jordan and how the Chicago Bulls legend brought nightmares […]

Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell is widely considered one of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball. However, what may not be common knowledge for some is the fact that he was also one of the most savage trash talkers this game has ever seen. So much so, that even the great Michael […]

GOAT recognize GOAT. Six-time NBA champion and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan paid tribute to the late Bill Russell on Sunday, calling the Boston Celtics and civil rights icon a “pioneer” and “legend” who “paved the way and set an example for every Black player who came into the league after him, including me.” A […]

Draymond Green made all sorts of headlines of late after he claimed that the Golden State Warriors would defeat Michael Jordan’s 1998 Chicago Bulls in a hypothetical matchup. This was obviously a hot take from the outspoken Dubs talisman, and there were more than a few folks out there who disagreed with his bold claim. […]

Derek Jeter is arguably one of the greatest MLB players of all-time. The New York Yankees legend made a name for himself as one of the best players on one of the best teams in league history. Not only is he the GOAT of the Big Apple… he’s also arguably the GOAT of baseball as […]

There’s no replacing Michael Jordan in Chicago. But for a brief spell during the Bulls’ 2021-22 campaign, DeMar DeRozan was seemingly pulling off an impressive impersonation of His Airness at the United Center. DeRozan was the toast of the NBA for a stretch of a few weeks last season, hitting his stride in February when […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green faced no shortage of criticism a few days ago when he claimed that his 2017 Dubs team would’ve beat the 98′ Chicago Bulls in a seven-game series and blew out their Finals opponent that year, the Utah Jazz, by 40 points. Old heads certainly didn’t like this take, but […]