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Charlotte Hornets team owner Michael Jordan is one of the latest celebrities to extend his thoughts and prayers to all those who were affected by the hurricane that recently hit the Bahamas. According to Jordan’s manager and spokeswoman, Estee Portnoy, the six-time NBA champion has pledged to donate $1 million in the relief efforts for […]

Dennis Rodman is not having any talks about a Big Three in today’s NBA, claiming not only to be a part of the original Big Three, but also noting that the Chicago Bulls’ title run ended while he, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson waited for Michael Jordan to get paid the money he wanted. “Me […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade doesn’t think he’ll come back to the NBA like Chicago Bulls legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan did. Jordan retired from the NBA twice and came out of retirement both times. Q: Will you ever come back like Jordan did #2KDay @DwyaneWadehttps://t.co/iqZwxYD2iK…– @Jon84048652 A: pic.twitter.com/eBgzUwLFAO — NBA 2K (@NBA2K) […]

Derrick Rose says he didn’t watch Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan play while growing up in Chicago because he was always outside working on his game. Rose also reveals he wasn’t able to celebrate the Bulls championships because he was too young to go outside at night. Rose grew up in one of the most […]

You can never go wrong getting a tattoo of Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. One particular fan made sure to get the most detailed Jordan tattoo he could. Check it out: G.O.A.T. tattoo. 🐐 (📷: IG/stevebutchertattoos) pic.twitter.com/uXQhiCUNxv — theScore (@theScore) September 3, 2019 That’s an amazing tattoo of Michael Jordan. […]

During a recent appearance om The No Chill Podcast, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas recalled a story about the night that Kobe Bryant dropped 55 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards. As most hoops fans know, Bryant looked up to His Airness quite a bit. In fact, […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has four NBA championships under his belt, but he believes he could’ve gotten one more when he was with the Orlando Magic. In an interview with Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist back in April, Shaq admitted that he celebrated too early during the 1995 playoffs after his Magic took down Michael […]

It’s been a while since basketball fans last saw Michael Jordan — the greatest of all time — grace the basketball court. Yet years after his third and final retirement, we still feel his presence via his shoe company — which may also be tagged as one of the greatest sports brands in history. Per […]

Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kevin Durant are the kings of NBA sneaker earnings. According to Forbes, Jordan, LeBron and KD make the most money through sneaker income: Michael Jordan (Jordan) | $130 million Jordan’s Nike paycheck has come a long way since the Swoosh signed him in 1984 out of UNC to a five-year […]

Andrew Luck’s decision to leave football behind rocked the sports world to its core, but the Indianapolis Colts quarterback is hardly the only athlete who stepped away from the game they once loved at the peak of their powers. These are the 10 most shocking retirements in the history of sports. 10. Sandy Koufax The […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has some thoughts on Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s assertion that James Harden is a better scorer than Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. The Mavs owner believes Harden — who has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons — has optimized his […]

When Atlanta Hawks veteran swingman Vince Carter entered the NBA back in 1998 with the Toronto Raptors, some were calling him the next Michael Jordan. Like Jordan, Carter played at UNC and had nuclear athleticism. Vince averaged 18.3 points per game in his rookie season with the Raptors and won Rookie of the Year. However, […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen pretty much saw it all in his 18-year career in the NBA. However, regardless of how decorated his tenure turned out to be, the two-time NBA champ was also once an inexperienced youngster in the league. Recently, the 44-year-old shared what he considers to be his “welcome to the […]

With Andrew Luck announcing his shocking retirement from the NFL at the young age of 29, you start shuffling through your mind trying to think of other players who surprisingly retired very early. Obviously, there is a long list of those guys in the NFL. Jim Brown. Barry Sanders. Calvin Johnson. Patrick Willis. The list […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are moving to a new arena in San Francisco for the start of the 2019-20 NBA season, but it’s clear that the three-time champion still holds the city of Oakland in high regard. Curry and his wife, Ayesha, attended the Oakland Block Party on Sunday, which was hosted […]

A video of a young Klay Thompson meeting Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen back in 1998 has resurfaced and is now viral on social media. In the said video, the Golden State Warriors star and his brothers were eager to get autographs from Jordan and Pippen after their father, Mychal, have taken […]

Evan Turner appears to be quite adept in finding intriguing connections. The Atlanta Hawks forward recently posted on Twitter, linking former NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, Reggie Miller, and Michael Jordan together in what could be a low-key troll attempt on how some analysis and reports are being done in today’s league. Isn’t it crazy how […]

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey has never been one to shy away from bold proclamations. In an interview on the 100 Thieves podcast Selfmade, Morey fired off a scintillating take on the Rockets’ MVP-level guard James Harden stating that The Beard is a better scorer than Michael Jordan in NBA history. https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1162108073399463946 As you […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier found himself celebrating soon before the start of free agency, waking up to a call about from his agent saying the New York Knicks had made a substantial offer, soon celebrating the possibility of making The Big Apple his new home. But that feeling wouldn’t last long, as the […]

CLUTCH Summary: Having played for the Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic Magic, Tracy McGrady is one of the best offensive players to have ever graced the NBA. A lengthy two-guard, McGrady will likely be remembered for his scoring outbursts more than anything else. Affectionately known as T-Mac, Tracy McGrady has a game that […]

Max Kellerman of ESPN’s First Take is known for his strong opinions and, well, takes on the sporting news of the day. On today’s episode of the show, Kellerman fired off a rather strong opinion on Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets, related to Durant’s historical stature were he to bring a championship to New […]

There are questions that will never go answered in the NBA. For instance, what if the Detroit Pistons drafted Carmelo Anthony? What if Steve Nash never got injured while with the Los Angeles Lakers and so forth. There are simply too many What If’s for many basketball fans. We live in the world of the […]

Kemba Walker found himself leaving the only team he’s ever played for in the NBA, a painful process after a max-level offer seemed all but secure when he qualified for the supermax provision after making the All-NBA Third Team. Yet the Charlotte Hornets did not offer that, as owner Michael Jordan was only willing to […]

James Harden over Michael Jordan? Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is taking his own player over the Hall of Famer, six-time NBA champion, and “GOAT.” He spoke about the choice on the “Dan Patrick Show” on Monday: BETTER NBA SCORER: James Harden or Michael Jordan? @dmorey is going with his guy The Beard pic.twitter.com/AqqOLhLnJu […]

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner got some advice this offseason from one of the greatest to ever play basketball, Michael Jordan. The two sat down and talked about everything, and according to Wagner, he really tried to pick his brain on everything from training to the mindset while playing. Wagner, who acts as his own […]

Zach LaVine believes Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls team of the 90s is one of the best in franchise history. LaVine will be entering his second full season (2.5 overall) with the Bulls this year. In an appearance on Scoop B Radio, the 24-year-old shared his thoughts on the franchise, especially the historic Bulls team of […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan thinks it might be time to revisit the structuring of free agency rules at the next collective bargaining agreement. The NBA’s Board of Governors held a meeting earlier this month in Las Vegas to discuss several topics, including tampering and the number of deals that were made this offseason. The […]

Zion Williamson, the most sought after sneaker endorser to enter the league since LeBron James, has officially signed with Jordan Brand. In a statement, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan praised the New Orleans Pelicans rookie for wanting to “shock the world,” taking his namesake brand along with him. “Zion’s incredible determination, character and play are […]

Now that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are on board, the Clippers hype train is rolling with a full head of steam. One team executive recently likened the pairing of Leonard and George to that of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen — one of the greatest duos to ever wear an NBA uniform. To be […]

The Charlotte Hornets don’t want to go over the luxury tax just to miss the postseason, and that is why team owner Michael Jordan wants to see the team develop into legitimate playoff contenders first before splashing in free agency. According to Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak, Jordan will be willing to spend more money […]

Aaron Rodgers has already cemented himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks that have played the game of football with the Green Bay Packers. Although football wasn’t his first love growing up—basketball was. In an article for ESPN, Rodgers said that he idolized Michael Jordan growing up and recalls the first time he met the […]

The NBA is a fun league. Tune in any night and you can see All-Stars or young prospects racing up and down the court for both teams. If you look at the stands, you’ll see movie stars, singers, and former players all cheering for their teams. With some teams, you’ll even see owners sitting court-side, […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost star point guard Kemba Walker to the Boston Celtics in free agency on Sunday evening, a move that was expected for a few days. On Monday, Hornets owner Michael Jordan and general manager Mitch Kupchak released a statement on Walker, thanking him for everything he has done for the organization: “On […]

Call Houston Rockets star James Harden the king of the step-back. Harden, who visited the Philippines for his Adidas tour, thinks he has made the step-back 3-pointer his own after a historic season which saw him lead the league in scoring and almost win his second-straight Most Valuable Player award. Harden’s step-back 3-pointer is unarguably […]

Chicago Bulls first-round draft pick Coby White is not only joining the franchise with which Michael Jordan spent the bulk of his NBA career, but he also played collegiate basketball at Jordan’s alma mater, the University of North Carolina. As for whether or not White has ever spoken to Jordan? He said it happened once: […]

New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee appears to be extremely happy with how the 2019 NBA Draft went for his beloved Knicks. The 62-year-old film director even invoked Michael Jordan’s name when discussing No. 3 overall pick RJ Barrett: “We got the guy we need,” Lee proclaimed, via Mike Vurkonov of The Athletic. “After I […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett is not someone who lacks confidence. He recently said that he believes he can win Rookie of the Year next season and that he plans to become the greatest player in the history of the NBA. Barrett isn’t afraid of competing against anyone, including the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. […]

NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman says Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan “would average 50” if he played in this era. Rodman also said Jordan is the greatest player of all-time and LeBron James isn’t better than MJ. “If Michael played in this era, he’d average 50,” Rodman said on ESPN’s First Take. “He’d average […]

Ryan Hollins has made a whole lot of controversial statements as an analyst on ESPN, but on Tuesday morning, he said some things that set Shaquille O’Neal off, particularly about the Golden State Warriors. Not only did he say that LeBron James was better than Michael Jordan, but he also said that the Warriors would […]