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Music and basketball go hand in hand, especially for NBA players who listen to songs before games to hype them up. Most of them listen to R&B or hip hop as the beat of those songs are usually fast-paced which easily pumps them up and raises their energy. Recently, three of the league’s biggest stars, LeBron […]

The New York Knicks have been searching for better talent for a number of years now. After first trading for Carmelo Anthony, they’ve been unsuccessful in recruiting star talent in free agency. New York was unable to strike gold in the LeBron James sweepstakes in 2010, the Knicks acquired Anthony and he has shouldered much […]

LeBron James is arguably the most famous NBA player in this generation. Not only does he have a huge fan base in his home state of Ohio, but also across the country and the world. Whenever his team goes on the road, it is expected that arenas will be sold out as they want to […]

The NBA season is in full swing and multiple players have put up incredible individual performances. But who do you think tops the list the MVP right now? Is it Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, James Harden, Kevin Durant, or someone else? Rank your picks for MVP below!

Chris Paul faces a tough decision at the end of this season as he becomes a free agent: to sign an extension with the L.A. Clippers or to find a winning team that could shell out the money for his services. The situation is all the more difficult as he hits free agency at the same […]

What NBA player are you most like? LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, or someone else? Find out below!

When LeBron James left Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat to re-join the Cleveland Cavaliers, it seemed as though the days of the two superstars playing together were over. But don’t rule it out. While Wade has made it clear that he is happy with his new team, theChicago Bulls, he made it clear that […]

When LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in 2010, they formed one of the best trios in NBA history and instantly turned the franchise into a championship contender. However, a lot of questions surrounded the team especially on how three superstars will co-exist with one another and who will […]

Russell Westbrook has been on an absolute tear this season and it’s helping him climb historical charts. Last night against the Detroit Pistons, Westbrook recorded his 44th career triple-double, tying him with LeBron James all-time. It took Westbrook significantly less time to get to this mark. Russell Westbrook with his 44th career triple-double, tying him […]

Former Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors guard Sonny Weems has had quite the journey since initially leaving the NBA. The 30-year-old has played for Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania, CSKA Moscow in Russia, returned for short NBA stints, and has now signed a two-year deal with Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv. Weems was recently […]

Cleveland Cavaliers‘ star forward LeBron James and New York Knicks’ president Phil Jackson recently made a lot of headlines after a back-and-forth ensued stemming from a controversial comment made by the latter. The 71-year-old front office executive gave a statement about James and his management team referring to them as a “posse” which left the four-time MVP […]

Jordan Brand recently released a teaser about the Monstars making a comeback for Space Jam‘s 20th anniversary, and even with a lot of chatter about a sequel with the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ LeBron James or the Golden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry as the lead character, the 19-second clip did not show any signs of it happening. When the original […]

New York Knicks star forward Carmelo Anthony couldn’t wrap his head around why team president Phil Jackson would talk about LeBron James in the first place. Jackson recently made comments criticizing James, saying he needed preferential treatment and citing a particular event where he, as a member of the Miami Heat, made the team spend […]

The Chicago Bulls took on the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, coming away with a convincing 106-95 victory at the United Center. Jimmy Butler ended up with 37 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds on the night. Butler is leading the way for the Bulls and that is exactly what newly acquired superstar Dwyane Wade […]

Five years from now is a long time into the future in terms of current and upcoming talent. That’s five more drafts, five more NBA finals, and five more opportunities for roster shakeups. With all the new young talent that’s come into the league, many folks at AthletiQA are wondering, who will be the best. […]

One of the most popular sports analysts of our time is Skip Bayless. Some of his takes on issues may be controversial and may cause a lot of debate, but he has always been known to speak his mind out and is not afraid to give his opinion on different topics. Such is the case […]

Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade knows plenty about playing with other superstars and the attention it brings. Re-signing with the Miami Heat in 2010 along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh had everyone in a frenzy. The response to the negative comments spewed towards the team was to embrace them, and use them as fuel to […]

One thing about NBA players is they know how to appreciate fellow athletes from different sports. During the recently concluded MLB World Series, a lot of them were following the results of the games. The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 on Wednesday night to win their first championship in 108 years. It was […]

Russell Westbrook is back with a vengeance. If you had any doubt that this would be the year the lion would be fully unleashed, then here it is; all the proof you need. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has played at a demon-like pace thus far, becoming the first player to post 100 points, […]

Halloween is a yearly event where kids and kids at heart get to wear costumes and for a night, can become whoever they choose to be, at least aesthetically. And for many NBA players, especially those with playful characters, they did not let the opportunity slip away this year. LeBron James hosted a halloween party […]

Earvin “Magic” Johnson has not retained his minority ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for a few years now. While he gave up his official part ownership in 2010, he was no longer carrying any official position with the team, but was still connected. The team awarded him an honorary VP position and title despite […]

The Golden State Warriors home opener wasn’t enough for Stephen Curry to forget one thing that haunts him. The play where LeBron James came flying behind him for a chasedown block on a layup he unsuspectingly seemed to perfectly toss at the wrong time. Tonight, Curry will probably have nightmares, because he just relived the […]

With countless 7 NBA finals appearances, 3 championships, and 4 MVP awards, you might be wondering how does LeBron do it? How is he so good? At AthletiQA, many of our users were wondering the same question. Luckily, we got one of our verified All-Stars, Marcellus Wiley to answer some questions for us recently, and […]

Michael Jordan along with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the rest of the Looney Tunes bunch will be back for a two-day event on select theaters during Nov. 13 and 16 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Space Jam. Warner Bros. and Fathom Events will bring the 1996 classic to the big screen along with a presentation of the cartoon […]

Recently, the NBA and the officials have decided to take a stand on “unnatural acts,” and when they mean unnatural acts, they pertain to seemingly intentional hits to the groin. The “Draymond Green Rule” has brought to mind some other acts or items outlawed by the NBA rulebook, and they are as follows: The earbud ban: […]

Basketball superstar LeBron James won his third NBA championship this summer, further cementing his legacy as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. His incredible ability to do just about anything on the court is well known but his success goes far beyond the hardwood. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward has various off-court interests and a never-ending list of […]

Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers grew up with his father who is a police officer. Rivers is familiar with both law enforcement and everyday citizens. He, like many others, has been disturbed by the trend of events that have taken place over the summer between police officers and black male citizens. Chris Paul, LeBron James, and […]

Chris Bosh has run into another blood clot incident prior to training camp. This is his third setback in two years, and it’s at the forefront of ex-teammate Dwyane Wade’s mind. Wade spoke to the Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press about Bosh, and what he thinks he should do regarding the situation: To me, the […]

After seeing his on-court partner-in-crime since 2008, Kevin Durant, leave their team for the Golden State Warriors, who ousted them in a thrilling best-of-seven Western Conference Finals last season, it signifies the start of the Russell Westbrook era and being the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s undisputed leader. With this development, many basketball fans including the Las […]

Virtual Reality in gaming, technology and media platforms has been a raging buzzword this year. It seems its growth has now reached the NBA’s doorstep. The NBA partnered with Oracle to release a VR mini-documentary retells titled “Follow My Lead: The Story of the 2016 NBA Finals.” The 25 minute film gives fans an up […]

Even if he has not played in the NBA yet, the first-overall pick of the 2016 draft, Ben Simmons, has already drawn a lot of praise for his style of play. His game has been compared to some of the best in the league, and now, one the all-time greats has given his take on […]

Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale recently sat down with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe to talk about his road to the rank of head coach. It certainly wasn’t an easy task to accomplish, but Fizdale laughs about his circumstances when reflecting on when Miami Heat President Pat Riley didn’t even know his name. You know, […]

Miami Heat President Pat Riley has had his fair share of bold and controversial comments during his executive and coaching career. The trend continued Friday, when Riley shared his thoughts looking back into Shaquille O’Neal‘s career, as part of the Naismith Hall of Fame class that will be inducted next Friday. “I’ll say this, and I mean this,” Riley […]

In a point guard-dominated era of the NBA, where the likes of Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook often grab the headlines, people seem to have forgotten the late 90’s and early 2000’s where shooting guards and small forwards were the premier talent in the league. Among those top wing studs was L.A. Clippers swingman […]

Though not being able to sign the players part of their wishlist the past couple of years, one team that has been trying to lure big name free agents is the Phoenix Suns. Two years ago, they made a pitch to Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, and last summer, to LaMarcus Aldridge. Even if they […]

The recent friction and racial divide nationwide has been a topic of large interest for NBA players. Two months ago, the likes of Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James spearheaded a conversation about police violence at the ESPYs. Anthony followed through — hosting a town hall meeting in Los Angeles during Team USA’s exhibition […]

After receiving a lot of praise from members of Team USA, as well as its coaches, another big name, if not the biggest name in the NBA today, has given good words about the Phoenix Suns‘ guard Devin Booker. It can be recalled that after the scrimmages between the senior team and the Select Team, […]

For Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner, there was a specific moment in his rookie season that holds more importance than the others. Turner found himself responsible for defending the lane against the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game in Indiana on February 1st, 2016. Turner stood tall against a charging LeBron James, who attempted one of […]

The 2015-2016 NBA season was amazing in its own right. The Golden State Warriors breaking the Chicago Bulls‘ all-time regular season wins record, the retirement of greats like Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan, as well as LeBron James leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first ever title. One of the most dazzling plays in the game […]