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After Shaquille O’Neal’s departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, he bounced around to a variety of teams during the final stage of his career. However, according to Vince Carter, O’Neal nearly became a Toronto Raptor after being courted by Carter. During an interview with Jacob Feldman of Sports Illustrated, Carter was asked if there were […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Vince Carter knows his final season in the NBA is going to be “an emotional roller coaster.” Carter is going to retire from the NBA after the 2019-20 season ends, which means he’s going to get a “farewell tour” à la Dwyane Wade. The Hawks swingman isn’t looking forward to […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter has left a lasting legacy of ferocious dunks in the memories of NBA fans. Now, at 42 years of age, the former UNC Tar Heel can still throw it down, but it sounds like he won’t be participating in any more Slam Dunk Contests. Carter, who famously won the 2000 […]

The NBA season is less than two months away, but former All-Star and NBA scoring champion Carmelo Anthony is still without a team. Although he already appeared in First Take to say that he’s willing to accept any role that will be given to him by any team, he still hasn’t been signed, and as […]

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans wasn’t even born when Vince Carter of the Atlanta Hawks won the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest — who some say is the greatest dunk performance of all-time. Williamson’s first year in the NBA might be Carter’s last. And the first overall draft pick is looking to get advice […]

Former NBA players Nate Robinson and Jason Richardson expressed support for Vince Carter after ex-Washington Wizards superstar Gilbert Arenas blasted the veteran guard. Arenas said on April that Carter has no reason to return to the league. And in an interview with Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, he insisted once again that the 42-year-old guard […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas believes that veteran swingman Vince Carter should be sitting on the bench as a coach or in the office rather than playing for the Atlanta Hawks. Per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Arenas — who now plays in the BIG3 — laid out his arguments on why Carter should just […]

The Atlanta Hawks will officially be welcoming legendary shooting guard Vince Carter back for one more go-round atop the highest level in 2019-20. With Carter slated to retire after spending his 22nd professional season as a member of the Hawks, the longtime NBA two-guard is just happy to be able to walk away from the […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Vince Carter says a retirement tour is “not something I’m seeking out.” The 2019-20 campaign will be Carter’s final season in the NBA. The Hawks forward, though, isn’t looking for a retirement tour, something Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki got last season. “I’m good. I’ll pass. It’s just not my […]

Before taking on his soon-to-be record-breaking 22nd season in the NBA, Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter looks to pave the way for his next profession, now as a color analyst for Fox Sports during its presentation of the Jr. NBA Global Championship. This event will see 32 teams (16 American and 16 international) comprised of […]

Aaron Gordon was tasked with picking his ideal all-time dunk contest, using a $15 format as provided by House of Highlights. The Orlando Magic talisman picked Vince Carter with his first overall pick, along with teammate Terrence Ross and showdown partner Zach LaVine, as well as himself — hopeful to take part in such a […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter says New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett is the “one guy that I’m kind of excited to see how he turns out.” The Knicks selected Barrett with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke. “But there are a lot of great rookies out there. It’s […]

Ice Cube has already managed to acquire several former NBA stars for the BIG3, but it sounds like there are still a few players on his wish list, including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett and Vince Carter. Cube recently joined HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Cube was asked […]

Vince Carter will return for his 22nd season in the NBA, but a lot of free agents have switched places, perhaps in the wildest free agent movement in recent memory. The Atlanta Hawks veteran wing explained the nature of this offseason and how it will affect the NBA as a business, noting this wide-open chase […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman DeAndre’ Bembry is looking forward to playing alongside Vince Carter in what is likely the 42-year-old’s final season in the NBA. Carter recently agreed to return to Atlanta where he spent the past year. However, according to reports, Carter will enter the 2019-20 season with expectations that he will retire at the […]

After agreeing to return to the Atlanta Hawks next season, Vince Carter is now set to play a record-breaking 22 years in the NBA. He’ll also be the first player in league history to play in four different decades once he suits up for a game in 2020. The 2019-20 season will be Vince Carter's […]

Veteran swingman Vince Carter will enter his record-breaking 22nd NBA season, and second, with the Atlanta Hawks, agreeing to a one-year deal with the franchise on Monday. While he wants to play meaningful minutes with the team, Carter also wants to keep mentoring and impart wisdom to his young teammates. Speaking to Ben Rohrbach of […]

With veteran wing Vince Carter entering his would-be NBA record-breaking 22nd season in 2019-20, the 42-year-old member of the Atlanta Hawks is beginning to feel wistful upon reflecting on his stories professional career. Carter agreed to re-sign with the Hawks in August and reportedly intends to retire following the forthcoming season. Carter spoke to Ben […]

The Atlanta Hawks are bringing back veteran wing Vince Carter, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Free agent Vince Carter has agreed to a deal to return to the Atlanta Hawks, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 5, 2019 Carter, 42, will return to the Hawks for his 22nd NBA season and his second […]

Veteran free agent Vince Carter recently looked back on some of the most influential individuals he has come across in the league during his decorated 21-year tenure, and as it turns out, former All-Star big man Charles Oakley was one of the players that stand out in Carter’s list. Speaking to Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo […]

NBA rim-rocker Vince Carter recently joined Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports to look back on his successful career. Amid their discussion, Carter noted that a meeting with Julius Erving after the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest left him awestruck. Players often go through what is known as a “welcome to the league” sort of moment in […]

The Atlanta Hawks are keeping a spot open for veteran swingman Vince Carter if he chooses to return to the team this upcoming 2019-20 season, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. The veteran plans to head into his 22nd NBA season after publicly saying he hopes to play at least one more campaign in […]

Veteran swingman Vince Carter still wants to play one more season in the NBA before retiring. Carter is an unrestricted free agent. He played with the Atlanta Hawks last season. The former high-flyer says he’s just waiting for the right opportunity: Vince Carter, continued: "It's a patient thing. I get it. I'm older, teams are […]

Veterans Luc Mbah a Moute and Vince Carter are reportedly unlikely to be attracted to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to Clutch Fans. The Rockets currently have 13 players on the roster. Houston’s current opportunities are more “come into camp and earn it,” and that isn’t currently attractive to Mbah a Moute and Carter. […]

Vince Carter is one of the best Toronto Raptors of all time. The legend has played 21 successful seasons in the league and is currently a free agent. Carter spoke on the possibility of returning to where his career started and bringing his legacy full circle: “It would be a cool situation,” Carter said. “It’s all […]

Veteran small forward Vince Carter is “still working” on finding a team to play for in 2019-20. Carter wants to play one more season in the NBA before retiring. The former high-flyer played with the Atlanta Hawks in 2018-19. “We are still working on it,” Carter told Andrew Marchand of The New York Post in […]

Although the Boston Celtics’ roster will certainly look a lot different in the 2019-20 campaign, the Eastern Conference franchise remains on the rise with All-Star point guard Kemba Walker and veteran center Enes Kanter now on board. With this duo joining guard Marcus Smart, swingman Jaylen Brown and forwards Jayson Tatum and Gordon Hayward for […]

The 21-year NBA veteran swingman Vince Carter is reportedly interested in signing with a team that can dole out playing minutes for the 42-year-old. Speaking on SiriusXM Radio, NBA insider Amin Elhassan called playing more minutes with a team “important” to Carter, who last competed for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2018-19 season. With a […]

By winning the Russell Westbrook lottery, the Houston Rockets have successfully propelled themselves into the conversation of title contenders for the upcoming season. By pairing two of the league’s Most Valuable Player winners in the past three years, Houston have formed one of the most dynamic, exciting, and at the same time mind-boggling backcourt duos […]

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off yet another Western Conference Championship despite not being able to deliver the dynastic franchise’s fourth NBA title in the last five seasons. However, Golden State may have finally reached the point of a transition as superstar forward Kevin Durant has since moved on to the Brooklyn Nets with […]

Veteran free agent forward Vince Carter is still unclaimed this offseason as most recently the Atlanta Hawk player decides between returning for a 22nd NBA season or finally hanging up sneakers and retiring. The 42-year-old wing made his mark on the league for his high-flying dunks and tenure with the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, with the young core they have, needs a veteran to guide the players and lead the locker room. And for Executive Vice President David Griffin, the perfect person to fill that spot is none other than Vince Carter. Griffin, in fact, really wanted to bring Carter to New Orleans that he […]

The New York Knicks went a much different direction in free agency after missing out on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Rather than spend their hordes of cap space on second-tier free agents, the Knicks signed a series of young veterans to short-term contracts that preserve their financial flexibility going forward. With that major shift […]

The Atlanta Hawks traded for Chandler Parsons on Tuesday, which is a deal that could pave the way for the return of Vince Carter to the team next season. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, the Hawks were unlikely to sign Carter to a new deal earlier in the offseason. However, while there is […]

Vince Carter has been one of the most dominant scorers and dunkers in NBA history and has become a journeyman over the last few years. Even at the age of 42, Carter is still balling out and can throw down some impressive dunks. After a season with the Atlanta Hawks, Carter will be looking for […]

The New York Knicks are looking to make a significant impact as a result of this year’s free agency period. However, things may not fall the Knicks way, which may ultimately force the struggling Eastern Conference franchise to at other options that will help New York make it to the 2020-21 campaign with a young […]

For the first time in the franchise’s 24-year history, the Toronto Raptors are NBA champions after defeating the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals. Kawhi Leonard showed the poise that is expected from a former Finals MVP, as he led his new team to the coveted Promised Land of basketball. The 6-foot-7 forward […]

Vince Carter may no longer be the same high-flying, athletic scoring machine that he was during his prime, but he continues to achieve new milestones going on the 22nd season of his legendary NBA career. “Vinsanity” is not only the final player in the league who played in the 1990s, but he will also become […]

Kobe Bryant’s final season in the NBA was literally all about celebrating his legendary career, even at the expense of the Los Angeles Lakers’ overall development. Dwyane Wade’s “One Last Dance” wasn’t met with quite that level of hysteria, but was nevertheless a story at every stop the Miami Heat made in 2018-19. Even Dirk […]