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The NBA MVP race is coming down to the wire in this 2020-21 season as teams start to brace for the playoffs or get ready to pack it up and call it a year. At present time, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the favorite in the eyes of many to win the award. Others […]

Michael Jordan cannot bring himself to remove late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s number from his phone. The interactions are too precious. Jordan fondly recalled some of his final conversations with Bryant prior to the Lakers legend’s tragic death in January of 2020. He told ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan he has not been able to […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been fighting for their playoff lives for a month in a half. Currently, in the eighth spot, the Hornets seem to be a lock to compete in the play-in tournament and their first matchup would be against the Boston Celtics for a chance to secure the seventh seed. Despite a season-ending […]

Stephen Curry has been a walking bucket throughout this entire NBA season. The Golden State Warriors star leads the league in scoring and has seemingly forgotten how to miss three-pointers all of a sudden. Curry’s absolutely scorching run for the Warriors is made more impressive by the fact that he’s doing this at age 32 […]

Several talented young athletes have come into the NBA over the years. Some managed to live up to the hype that surrounded their names, while others have faded into irrelevance. For Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, the storyline is still being written. At just 22 years of age, Doncic is well on his way to […]

It’s been almost 40 years since NBA legend Michael Jordan played for the UNC Tarheels, but apparel from his legendary college days is still worth a fortune. On Friday night, MJ’s 1982/83 UNC jersey sold for a ridiculous $1.3 million at the Heritage Auction, according to the Action Network’s Darren Rovell: $1.38 million: Price paid […]

Stephen Curry is back to doing Steph Curry things. The Golden State Warriors superstar put himself back in the record books after another incredible shooting performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two-time MVP snatched his 35th 30-point game this season and now joins Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan to be the only players to […]

It’s no secret that disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t a big fan of general manager Brian Gutekunst right now. Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson reported last weekend Rodgers didn’t want to return to the Packers if Gutekunst remains the general manager. More details are now leaking about Rodgers’ apparent disdain for Gutekunst, with […]

With how the industry is going these days, you’d expect memorabilia with even a tinge of history or value in them would command a good price on the market. Take Mark Jackson’s 1990 NBA Hoops card, which featured the infamous Menendez Brothers on it. Currently, PSA 10 copies of this card are fetching an average […]

The prices of sports cards these days are indeed deserving of our awe. Who would’ve thought that rookie cards of the biggest athletes in the world — like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, etc. — would fetch millions of dollars these days, as opposed to where they were price-wise a couple of years ago? […]

Ask anyone about the impact Michael Jordan has left on the game of basketball and you’ll probably be showered with a lot of answers. That’s why it’s no surprise that MJ’s value in the card market has also reflected his potential NBA GOAT status. Case in point is this PSA 8 1997 Upper Deck Game […]

Aside from being a three-time NBA champion coach, Golden State Warriors shot-caller Steve Kerr is also a five-time champ during his playing days. He’s had the privilege of sharing the court with some of the greatest players this game has ever seen, and right now, he has the honor of coaching the greatest shooter of […]

Michael Jordan made a triumphant return to the NBA during the 1995-96 season. After a brief stint in professional baseball, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a then-NBA record best 72-10 regular season mark and the fourth title in franchise history. He captured his fourth MVP award and immediately reclaimed his spot at the pinnacle […]

It’s no question that Metta World Peace is one of the all-time great defenders in the NBA. His physical play has contained some of the best offensive gunners in the league. Via Twitter, World Peace asked his followers how we would fare against Michael Jordan if they played in their primes. MWP gave an honest […]

Miles Bridges has been on a mission of late. He’s been making quite an impression on his boss too, and on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Bridges decided to channel his inner Michael Jordan with the Charlotte Hornets owner in attendance. Bridges started things off with an emphatic block on Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (h/t […]

Bradley Beal had the perfect reaction to his Washington Wizards tying a winning streak which was last set by Michael Jordan. Beal and the Wizards notched another impressive win on Sunday at home against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, which now extends their win-streak to eight games. After the game, Beal’s response was definitely GOAT-like (via […]

Remember the time when the Washington Wizards were the laughingstock of the 2020-21 NBA Season? Well, look who’s laughing now. The Wizards, led by Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook, have been on an unbelievable roll these past few weeks. On Sunday, the two once again spearheaded the DC-based squad to another impressive win at home, […]

To say that Stephen Curry is on a bit of a hot streak right now would be a complete understatement. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr puts Curry’s current scorching stretch into perspective by explaining why he believes this one is different from those that we have seen from the likes of Kobe Bryant […]

Stephen Curry is from another planet. On Monday, the Golden State Warriors superstar had another electric performance that put him up there with the greats. Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to be exact. Curry led the way with a 49-point eruption against the Philadelphia 76ers to grab another crucial win for the Warriors, 107-96. In […]

Nobody talked more smack to Michael Jordan — or anyone else — in the 1990s than Gary Payton. Over two decades later, The Glove is at it, albeit more indirectly. During an interview with Brandon “Scoop B’”Robinson on the Scoop B Radio Podcast, the Hall of Fame guard and legendary trash-talking aficionado weighed in on […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan will speak at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on behalf of Kobe Bryant in May. It is only right that Jordan was bestowed this honor. The two of them shared a special bond and had a big brother-little brother relationship throughout the past two decades. Speaking on the behalf […]

The Washington Wizards sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and are in the mix for the play-in game this year. Thanks to Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook, the Wizards have remained in the hunt for a potential spot in the postseason. The month of April has been a roller coaster for the organization, […]

Nobody emulated Michael Jordan more successfully and determinedly — in terms of style, mentality, and winning — than late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Jordan was one of Bryant’s ultimate heroes and closest confidants, so it’s only fitting that the six-time NBA champion will be Kobe’s presenter when the longtime Lakers guard is formally […]

Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the 2020 class on May 15. Here’s the full list: Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant in the 2020 Naismith Hall of Fame @Hoophall induction ceremony on May 15. Full list of inductees and presenters: pic.twitter.com/iD5r6EIxHF — Shams […]

The GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James will likely never have a definitive answer because it is based on one’s opinion. However, Jordan seems to be creating some separation, even though he has not even had to step foot back onto an NBA floor. Jordan has done his damage from behind the desk […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is dubbed as the Point God for a good reason. He orchestrates the Suns’ offense to perfection and has one of the sneakiest hands among all players today. Against the Miami Heat on Tuesday, Paul once again put his swift hands to good use. CP3 tallied three takeaways against the […]

Stephen Curry just entered another exclusive club on Monday after the Golden State Warriors superstar put on a show at the Chase Center. Curry exploded for 53 points and propelled the Warriors to a huge 116-107 over the Denver Nuggets. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Curry is now part of an incredible list […]

Metta World Peace just made the GOAT debate a bit more interesting by declaring that Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell—and not Michael Jordan —is the greatest basketball player of all time. And he presented an interesting argument to defend his case. World Peace appeared on the Fierce Talk with Ryan Garcia podcast where they talked […]

Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller was as loyal as they come, spending all 18 seasons of his professional career with the same team. Drafted 11th overall in the 1987 draft, Miller poured his heart and soul into the franchise and he would not have had it any other way. When asked if he ever thought […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. Putting them in the running for the play-in game for now. The team suffered a loss on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks, but not without Zach LaVine going bonkers once again. He finished with 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. LaVine has […]

If you weren’t aware of the NBA history that was made tonight, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine put on an absolute scoring clinic in the first half of tonight’s game versus the Atlanta Hawks, dropping 39 points on 13/19 FG and 7/9 from three. Though he would cool off in the second half (11 […]

When Brooks Koepka went under the knife on March 16 to deal with a kneecap dislocation and ligament damage, it didn’t seem like there was any chance he would be able to hit the links for the 2021 Masters this week. However, Koepka arrived in Augusta on Sunday to get in some practice, and the […]

The GOAT is apparently sold on NBA Top Shot. Per Tim Levin of Business Insider, Michael Jordan is among the latest investors in Dapper Labs, the company that created the online trading card space. Dapper Labs announced a $305 million funding round that includes the Chicago Bulls legend and current Charlotte Hornets owner, as well […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley agrees that Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden is not on the same level as all-time greats like Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant. The TNT analyst, however, argued that The Beard possesses several skills that are even greater than two of the game’s perceived GOATS. In the latest episode […]

It’s no secret that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are BFFs. Nevertheless, this did not stand in the way of the Miami Heat legend saying out loud that in his mind, Michael Jordan will always be the GOAT. For starters, Wade set the premise as to why he firmly believes that LeBron has done enough […]

The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, with the home team emerging with a 113-106 victory. After the game, Wizards star Russell Westbrook made an effort to interact with the fans in attendance as he decided to give away his game-worn jersey. It wasn’t just any fan, though, as Russ handed it […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been a surprise team in the Eastern Conference. They currently sit in sixth place with a record of 20-20. Rookie LaMelo Ball has taken the league by storm so far and seems to be the main catalyst of the Hornets’ success. He’s currently averaging 16 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.9 rebounds […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo ball has lived up to the hype this season after becoming the frontrunner to win this season’s rookie of the year award. Ball, who’s currently averaging 15 points, five rebounds, and six assists per game, has been in the media landscape even before he got drafted mostly because of his father, […]

Former NBA forward Robert Horry believes he is one of the kings of clutch. Horry said Wednesday on ESPN he belongs on the NBA’s Mount Rushmore of clutch players alongside Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and Kobe Bryant: "MJ, Kobe, Reggie Miller & myself!" – @RKHorry on his Mt Rushmore of clutch players in NBA history […]