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“Cleveland! This is for you!” Those words from LeBron James will ring through the minds of Cleveland Cavaliers fans for as long as they can. In case you don’t remember, the 2015-16 Cavs pulled off the biggest upset in NBA Finals history when they took down the 73-9 Golden State Warriors via a historic 3-1 deficit […]

Regardless of all of Kyrie Irving’s misdoings or controversies, no one can deny the Dallas Mavericks star’s wizardry with the basketball. His elite ball-handling skills are well-documented, but his unique and highly effective finishing skills at the rim deserve a little more shine. Especially in light of what his former teammate Iman Shumpert just revealed. […]

Iman Shumpert has done a great job making a media career for himself after his NBA playing days ended. In a recent sound bite, Shumpert credits his battle with the New York Knicks against the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry when Curry dropped 54 points as the baby-faced assassin’s coming out party, via Showtime Basketball. […]

There are myriad instances in which a fan can say they just looked at LeBron James and knew that on that night, or for that season, the four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion would deliver an otherworldy performance. When the Miami Heat faced the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals, […]

Iman Shumpert had countless battles against Draymond Green during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, so he knows very well how crucial the defensive maestro is to the Golden State Warriors. With Green recently opting out of his $27.6 million player option with the Warriors, Gilbert Arenas, co-host Josiah Johnson and Shumpert discussed his role […]

When it comes to the true contenders, the Los Angeles Lakers have largely been written off next season. But at least one of LeBron James former teammates believes most people are sleeping on them too much. Iman Shumpert, who played with LeBron on the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers title team, was vocal on a recent appearance […]

Former NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested on Saturday after he was found to have a significant amount of marijuana in his possession, according to TMZ Sports. The arrest took place at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport on July 30, after officers responded to a call about a potential drug violation. Police say that Shumpert was […]

FJR Smith and Iman Shumpert revealed how they reacted when they were both famously traded from the New York Knicks to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015. In a one-on-one interview with Uninterrupted, Smith and Shumpert sat down to talk about the moment they found out about the trade. “We get traded and I’ll never forget […]

Former Cavs forward Iman Shumpert made headlines on Tuesday after his rather contentious statement against LeBron James went viral. In a recent appearance on a podcast, Shump claimed that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar “ruined basketball” when he formed the infamous Big 3 with the Miami Heat. Unsurprisingly, the retired 31-year-old has received a lot […]

LeBron James’ former teammate Iman Shumpert ruffled some feathers with his rather spicy take on the Los Angeles Lakers forward. In an appearance on the The Bootleg Kev podcast, the Lakers star’s ex-teammate was vocal on how LeBron James “ruined basketball” with his decision to take his talents to the Miami Heat in 2010. Via […]

One can make a case about LeBron James being the greatest player of all time. It might be contentious, to say the least, but it’s hard to deny that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has to at least be in the conversation when talking about the GOAT. For most, however, one of the biggest flaws […]

A former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate is blaming LeBron James, now on the Los Angeles Lakers, for ruining basketball. According to ex-Cavs player Iman Shumpert, James “ruined basketball” when he left Cleveland for the Miami Heat. Shumpert shared his opinion on James’ business decision on the Bootleg Kev podcast on Monday: “It was Bron first going […]

Iman Shumpert, currently a free agent after ten seasons in the NBA, is still spending his time these days in the spotlight…just a different type of spotlight. The always eccentric guard, who has played for five teams in his career, has now joined a much smaller team–a duo to be exact– as a cast member […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has long been supportive of his former teammate Iman Shumpert in his “Dancing With The Stars” journey. With that said, the King was naturally hyped after the former Cleveland Cavaliers guard won the 30th season of the show. On Monday, Shumpert took home the Mirrorball alongside dance partner Daniella […]

Former NBA guard Iman Shumpert was known for his fleet-footedness on the defensive end. He could stay in front of the best offensive guys, usually getting assigned to dance with the likes of Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Chris Paul. But on Monday night, he sure showcased his footwork and other fancy moves as he […]

An NBA champion with the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers, Iman Shumpert is also a rapper and a TV personality outside of basketball. His off-court career has no doubt been burgeoned by his marriage to Teyana Taylor, an R&B star who’s collaborated with the likes of Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Kanye West. Iman Shumpert’s wife Teyana Taylor Born […]

LeBron James is used to putting on a show in front of thousands of spectators. But this time, the Los Angeles Lakers star was made witness to a different kind of spectacle by his former teammate Iman Shumpert – and it wasn’t on the basketball court. Shumpert, a 10-year NBA veteran, flexed his versatile skill […]

Let it be known that Dwyane Wade is a man of culture. He has a refined taste. That’s why he watches Dancing with the Stars. Or at least ever since his former teammate Iman Shumpert joined the popular dance contest. Wade was left thoroughly impressed by Shumpert’s performance, which quickly went viral. The Flash took […]

Iman Shumpert made headlines after his jaw-dropping Dancing with the Stars performance went viral. Personalities from in and around the NBA have been reacting to Shump’s epic showing, which includes two of the biggest superstars in the game in LeBron James and Kevin Durant. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar immediately took to Twitter as soon […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been rolling as of late, but that hasn’t stopped their GM Sean Marks from making some moves. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Nets are waiving three players: Iman Shumpert, Noah Vonleh and Andre Roberson. On the surface, it may seem a bit puzzling given that all three players were signed […]

The Brooklyn Nets turned to a veteran swingman in Iman Shumpert to fill in the last few spots on their roster after the blockbuster trade to acquire James Harden back in mid-January. However, Shams Charania of The Athletic revealed that the Nets also considered signing another veteran in Andre Roberson who is expected to bring […]

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets might be getting vital defensive help. The Nets have recently signed a couple of key members to their roster that could potentially be huge for them in the long run, especially on defense. The Nets’ rather empty frontcourt gets a boost in 28-year-old Norvel Pelle. Pelle, a 6’10” forward […]

Iman Shumpert is now off the market after the Brooklyn Nets signed him on Saturday to reach 14 roster spots, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Shumpert spent time with the Nets last season, making an impact on the defensive end of the floor, and is now returning to Brooklyn, sources said. The Nets needed […]

After news broke that James Harden will be headed to the Brooklyn Nets, a former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate of Kyrie Irving sent out a tweet hinting that he may be eyeing a possible reunion. Via Twitter, Iman Shumpert, who’s currently a free agent, sent out a two-word tweet after the Harden blockbuster deal was announced. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving recently stirred the pot with a statement made on new teammate Kevin Durant ahead of their partnership come the 2021 NBA season. “One thing I’ve always been comfortable with, I felt like I was the best option on every team I played for down the stretch,” Irving said on Durant’s […]

NBA guard Iman Shumpert won a championship with LeBron James in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. On Wednesday, the former Knicks and Cavs wing compared the 2015-16 Cavs to LeBron’s latest title-winning squad, the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers. During an appearance on Complex’s “Load Management” show on Tuesday, Shumpert was asked who he would take […]

Iman Shumpert is just waiting for his next call up. The Houston Rockets were dominated all evening long by the Los Angeles Lakers as LA took a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Rockets are now on the brink of packing up and leaving Orlando as they face elimination on a critical Game 5 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers came into existence as an expansion team in 1970 under the ownership of a young entrepreneur by the name of Nick Mileti. Over the years, the team has been involved in several noteworthy trades. Some proved to be fruitful, while others wilted into irrelevancy. In this piece, we’ll take a look back […]

Is it perhaps bad luck that Iman Shumpert has 13 tattoos all over his entire body? After all, he has faded in the NBA as a journeyman over the past few years playing for five different teams. Whether it’s purely coincidental or if bad luck has indeed struck him, Shumpert remains to have a plethora […]

The NBA plans to expand roster capacity to 17 players, including two-way players, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Sources: The NBA is planning to allow teams to bring up to 17 players per roster (including two-ways) into the resumed season. Previous estimate was 15-player limit. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 11, 2020 Team rosters […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is the proud owner of one of the most notable 3-point celebrations in the basketball world. However, as it turns out, he may not be the original inventor of the move. Iman Shumpert, who played with Anthony with the New York Knicks, chatted with Sham Charania of The Athletic […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams had a very important decision to make: the veteran was asked which NBA player on double duty as rappers “gotta go.” Between Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard, New Orleans Pelicans third-year point guard Lonzo Ball, and NBA free agent shooting guard Iman Shumpert, Williams was given […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the most popular basketball player in the world. However, there are a handful of NBA fans who don’t like LeBron for whatever reason. James’ popularity took a dip after he left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat in the summer of 2010, but The King was able […]

Iman Shumpert won a championship with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James back in 2016. It was when the Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in NBA history to erase a 3-1 series deficit in the NBA Finals. Behind LeBron and Kyrie Irving, the Cavs won that 2016 title over the 73-9 Golden State Warriors […]

Iman Shumpert says former New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony doesn’t get enough credit for being a good leader and teammate. Most pundits have labeled Anthony as a ball hog and selfish teammate. Shumpert, who played with Anthony on the Knicks, has a story involving Steve Nash which proves that Anthony is not the bad […]

Carmelo Anthony will undoubtedly go down as one of the best players in NBA history and a definitive player of an entire era. But Anthony’s career has taken a series of weird twists and turns in recent years. He was out of the league for a full year after his release from the Houston Rockets. […]

NBA free-agent Iman Shumpert recently shared an interesting story he had about the late All-Time great Kobe Bryant. The 29-year-old swingman shared how the Los Angeles Lakers legend once torched his defense in the fourth quarter, back when he was still playing for the New York Knicks. Some fans were quick to question the accuracy […]

NBA journeyman Iman Shumpert gave one of the best Kobe Bryant story ever, recalling the time he guarded the Los Angeles Lakers legend when he was still with the New York Knicks. Appearing on HOT97’s “Ebro in the Morning,” Shumpert told co-host Peter Rosenberg about the time he felt accomplished guarding the late Bryant through […]

The Denver Nuggets signed guard Troy Daniels on Thursday, but before adding the sharpshooter, the Nuggets considered adding a couple of other players. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Denver looked at both wing Iman Shumpert and big man Joakim Noah, the latter of whom has not even played in the NBA this season. […]