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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has tied Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan for the longest streak of games with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists since the NBA/ABA Merger with 18 straight games. The Mavs’ floor general joins Jordan and Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history with such […]

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo became the fourth player to record 50 points, 10 rebounds and not commit a single turnover in a game since the latter became an official during the 1977-78 season, according to ESPN Stats & Info. The Milwaukee Bucks talisman joined Carmelo Anthony, Moses Malone, and Michael Jordan (twice), as the only […]

Michael Jordan is widely agreed upon as the NBA’s GOAT. The one NBA player most believe is the closest to His Airness is LeBron James, once proclaimed as The Chosen One coming out of high school. Both these players boast historic careers, with James’ career obviously not over yet. The comparing of these two players […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has a long-attached piece of off-the-court memorabilia tied to him that’s going up to action this week. It’s a $5 check from his University of North Carolina days, which he signed, endorsing a bet attached to the infamous athlete and gambler. Per Cassandra Negley in Yahoo! Sports: Jordan, a man […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo might have reached the peak most players aspire to get to, earning MVP honors last season, but the Milwaukee Bucks talisman is still mesmerized by the numbers hanging in the rafters of the storied United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls. Names like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen hang majestically from the roof […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has forged himself beside LeBron James and Michael Jordan as the only three players with multiple 40-point, 10-assist games before turning 22-years-old. Trae Young had his second career 40-point, 10-assist game tonight. The only other players in NBA history with multiple such games before turning 22 are LeBron James and […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has tied Michael Jordan for the most 35-point, 10-assist game in their first 90 games in the NBA since 1983. Per Basketball-Reference, Young and Jordan both have four games with at least 35 points and 10 assists. Most 35 points, 10 assist games in their first 90, since 1983:Michael Jordan […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic can’t seem to do no wrong these days. In just his second year in the league, the 20-year-old has turned a lot of heads this season and has already emerged as the franchise player for the Mavs. He channeled his inner” MJ” on Monday night against the Boston Celtics when […]

Last month, Michael Jordan said that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is not a Hall of Famer just yet. Whether Jordan was speaking in literal terms (because Curry isn’t literally in the Hall of Fame at this point) or saying that Curry doesn’t have the resume to make the Hall is up for debate, […]

It seems as though Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is not a fan of load management. In fact, the six-time champion has apparently told his players that they are “paid to play 82 games.” The increased debate on load management stems from the Clippers’ decision to rest Kawhi Leonard for Wednesday night’s nationally televised matchup […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets has followed Michael Jordan for the most points through the first eight games of the regular season. Per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Harden has a total of 292 points — the most since Jordan who put up 302 points in the first eight games of the 1988-89 […]

Michael Jordan — the greatest basketball player of all time — popped out of his seat after Terry Rozier of the Charlotte Hornets nailed the stepback jumper to break the tie against the Indiana Pacers. Peep the clip below per Bleacher Report. Notice how Jordan unleashed his signature fist pump after Rozier drained the jumper. […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard put on his best Michael Jordan impression once again for the L.A. Clippers on Sunday night when they took down the Utah Jazz, 105-94. Leonard scored 18 of this team-high 30 points in the fourth quarter, leading a furious rally in the final 12 minutes that saw the Clippers outscore […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry sat down with SiriusXM NBA Radio and was asked about Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s comments that Curry isn’t a Hall of Famer yet. Curry, the best shooter in NBA history, thinks Jordan would have a different answer if the question was asked again: “I love MJ. That’s […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is not letting Michael Jordan’s words get to him. The two two-time MVP recently addressed statements made by “His Airness”, where he claimed that Curry “is not yet MVP worthy” despite the impressive list of accomplishments he compiled throughout his 10-year NBA career. “I think I’m good, but then […]

Michael Jordan has taken a ton of backlash for recently saying that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is not a Hall-of-Famer yet. Now, whether or not Jordan meant that Curry is literally not in the Hall of Fame yet (which he isn’t) or that he has not had a career worthy of the Hall […]

Magic Johnson has an explanation for Michael Jordan’s recent claim that Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry “isn’t a Hall of Famer yet.” Jordan made the remark in a recent interview on the TODAY Show: https://twitter.com/HOT97/status/1186626776430239744?s=20 Curry, a six-time champion whose known as one of the best shooters in NBA history, will likely be inducted into the […]

A lot of people believe that if Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry retires today, he would be a sure-fire Hall of Famer. Apparently, one Michael Jeffrey Jordan does not share the same sentiments. The man considered as the consensus greatest basketball player of all time made headlines last night when he claimed that Stephen […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum didn’t stand for Michael Jordan’s comment to TODAY’s Craig Melvin, as the Hall of Fame shooting guard noted Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was not quite yet a Hall of Famer. Melvin and Jordan shared a drink as they caught up with Jordan’s life after basketball, prompting the […]

In just 10 seasons in the NBA, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has already created quite an impressive resume. Most people would think Michael Jordan agrees… but not so fast. A three time-NBA champion, two-time MVP, and six-time All-Star — not to mention his fast track to becoming the NBA’s leader in all-time […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is right around the corner with teams and players around the league gearing up for another 82-game grind. Along with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis preparing for the rigors of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers, some players are fighting to make an impression and prove their worth to […]

LOS ANGELES – With just one day remaining until opening night, Doc Rivers, Kawhi Leonard, and the LA Clippers are making their final preparations for the Los Angeles Lakers. Leonard is ‘good to go’ without any minutes limit or restrictions, according to Rivers. However, the team will still be without Paul George and likely Rodney […]

Chicago Bulls legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan has remained active in the sport that he loves, the theater of competition in which he built an indestructible legacy. Besides his basketball ventures, he continues to be involved in the community as he looked to open two medical clinics in North Carolina. It’s an impressive […]

Despite a rousing preseason debut with the New Orleans Pelicans, rookie Zion Williamson has been looking forward to his second preseason game, getting to face the Chicago Bulls in the very arena which Michael Jordan made his canvas. Williamson, who signed with Jordan Brand earlier last month, expressed his emotions when first taking the court […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban can envision Michael Jordan having a ball in this era of the NBA, confident he would average 40 points per game if he was born into these times. “Michael Jordan in today’s NBA will kill it,” said Cuban during a phone interview on The Dan Patrick Show. “His body’s going […]

Tilman Fertitta never fails to defend James Harden. The Houston Rockets owner supported his team’s superstar’s recent comments about media bias causing him to finish runner-up in MVP voting to Giannis Antetokounmpo last season, and in general goes out of his way to lavish praise on Harden at every opportunity possible. It makes sense, too. […]

The great Michael Jordan has sold a minority share of his ownership of the Charlotte Hornets. According to sports business expert Darren Rovell, the Chicago Bulls legend appears to have sold some of his shares for a significant profit, but still remains as the majority owner of the franchise: Sources: Michael Jordan sold his undisclosed […]

Los Angeles Lakers legendary shooting guard Kobe Bryant entered his first season in the NBA as a scrawny neophyte alongside a star-studded team featuring All-Star center Shaquille O’Neal in 1996-97. Bryant first few years in the league also featured “Air Airness” Michael Jordan, the six-time champion guard for the Chicago Bulls. Bryant, now 41 years […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has said a few times he thinks James Harden is a better scorer than Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Harden has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons and makes scoring 50 points look relatively easy. The Beard most likely appreciates Morey’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was the latest to congratulate team owner Jeanie Buss in her recent venture into the high world of premium alcohol. James took to Twitter to send his congratulations to his boss and the rest of the team behind Cincoro tequila. @JeanieBuss CONGRATS on your Tequila announcement and unveiling!! Beautiful […]

Four-time NBA champion John Salley recently dropped a bomb on the whole Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan debate. According to the retired 55-year-old — who now plies his trade as a talk show host — the only reason why Kobe decided to skip college and go straight to the NBA was in order for him […]

Michael Jordan’s surprising sale of part of the Charlotte Hornets is not a night-to-day decision, but rather a conscious one for a franchise that will need some stability as a small NBA market. Jordan sold a portion of his team to Gabe Plotkin, founder of Melvin Capital, and Daniel Sundheim, founder of D1 Capital— two Wall Street hedge-fund traders […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan announced on Saturday that Gabe Plotkin — Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Melvin Capital — and Daniel Sundheim — Founder and Chief Investment Officer of D1 Capital — will join the franchise as partners. The transaction is subject to NBA approval. “I’m excited to welcome Gabe and Dan as […]

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, […]