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Three of the four members of the NBA’s renowned Banana Boat Crew have launched the Social Change Fund. The fund, spearheaded by Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, and retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, aims to invest in and help organizations that support communities of color with policy […]

Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade took a moment during the debut episode of NBA on TNT’s “The Arena” to address his tweet supporting Nick Cannon after the entertainer was fired from ViacomCBS for uttering anti-Semitic remarks. Wade emphasized that he while he doesn’t support the views Cannon expressed, he still backs him as a friend […]

Who doesn’t love a violent poster dunk? After all, it’s one of the most hyped up and disrespectful plays in the entire sport. Therefore, it only makes sense that we take a look at the ten most violent poster dunks in league history and rank them accordingly. Additionally, we’ll focus only on straight up dunks […]

Retired Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade gave a glimpse of his next signature shoe with Li-Ning called “Way of Wade”, which honors the late all-time great Kobe Bryant. Wade took to Instagram to share the Bryant-inspired designs of the unreleased shoe line, boasting colorways that closely identified Bryant during his legendary 20-year career with the […]

LeBron James is one of the biggest names in the NBA of all time. He has been the face of the league for a significant period, and his global popularity remains unmatched. So much so, that even what he eats becomes the stuff of news headlines. Take for instance the “Taco Tuseday” trend he started […]

Zaire Wade, son of NBA icon Dwyane Wade, revealed that his father has been working out in the gym every day. While this could mean that the elder Wade just wants to remain healthy, Zaire believes it’s for a possible return to basketball. Through his Instagram stories, Zaire reacted to a tweet by his father […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade believes the 2019-20 team has a really good chance of winning the 2020 title down in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World. Wade, the best player in Heat franchise history, talked about why he’s so bullish on Miami’s chances during a segment on TNT. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami […]

There was once an underdog team who defeated an NBA powerhouse’s bid for another crown to add to their dynasty. Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance documentary reminded us of them. In 1995, Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway, along with the rest of Orlando Magic, pulled an upset and kicked the Chicago Bulls out of the […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade tweeted out support for TV personality Nick Cannon after ViacomCBS fired Cannon over anti-Semitic remarks he made on his Cannon’s Class podcast. The former NBA shooting guard appears to have deleted the tweet, but not before a number of sports journalists and personalities quote tweeted him in response: It’s become clear […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green hasn’t always seen eye-to-eye with Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley, but the two will be joining forces for a new storytelling project. On Tuesday, TNT announced “A five-night live documentary event” from the cable network and Bleacher Report. “The Arena” will be “focused on stories around […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade paid tribute to Naya Rivera and her four-year-old son after the ‘Glee’ actress’ body was found after a five-day search. Dwyane Wade posted an Instagram story dedicated to Rivera and her son. Reports reveal that on Monday morning, a body was found floating in Lake Piru. Authorities said they are […]

LeBron James is undoubtedly the most synonymous icon in Cleveland Cavaliers franchise history. Despite being a small market team, Cleveland has had quite a rich history in the NBA. Aside from King James, a number of legends actually suited up for the wine and gold at some point in their careers. Here are five players […]

“Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six..” It was exactly two, actually. Any self-respecting hoops fan would know precisely what these words are. The simple enumeration isn’t that of a child learning how to count, but instead straight from the mouth of Florida’s then-latest resident —LeBron James. Setting the Sky-High […]

The greats always finish on a high note. Or at least that’s the ultimate goal for every single NBA player. Especially NBA legends. After all, who would want to end his career with a loss? Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable final game performances of some former NBA players with legendary status. […]

Before 2015, it could be said that not a whole lot of people knew what a banana boat was. But once LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul popularized it, it became something of a cultural phenomenon. Well, in a funny, stupid kind of way. It all began five years ago when James, Wade, Paul […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade admitted that Vince Carter inspired him to do chin-ups before games. “It all started from being that young kid that got a chance to get into the arena to see one of his favorite players.” @DwyaneWade says Vince Carter inspired him to do chin-ups before games. (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/D7gcoUZtl6 — […]

Houston Rockets superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook both used the NBA hiatus to work on their bodies, and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade believes that spells trouble for the other 21 teams in Orlando, Florida. “Skinny James Harden” took NBA Twitter by storm. The 2018 MVP lost a ton of weight during the […]

NBA icon Dwayne Wade isn’t necessarily known for his tattoos. It’s simply because he only got his first tattoo right before his final season in the NBA. As such, even when he wasn’t wearing his arm and leg sleeves yet, fans have not spotted any permanent ink on Wade’s body. But over the last few […]

Retired NBA great and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has been channeling his inner Dennis Rodman as of late, flashing several bold hair colors during the quarantine period. D-Wade’s latest fiery choice is perhaps an ode to his old NBA team, as the 13-time All-Star proudly displayed the red-hot “flames” on the back of his […]

LeBron James is now currently a Los Angeles Laker. Try explaining that to someone from ten years ago. Back then, LeBron James had just announced that he was taking his talents to South Beach to team up with his best buddy Dwyane Wade. Apparently, the time off from the game has them reminiscing their glory […]

The what-ifs of the NBA are definitely the most intriguing to talk about. After all, one simple trade can decide the fate of a team whether it heads to the lottery or to the Finals. In this case, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh may not have ended up in Miami if things played […]

At one point in the summer of 2010, there existed a real—if unlikely—possibility that the Chicago Bulls would field a starting lineup of Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Joakim Noah for the 2010-11 season and beyond. Unfortunately for Bulls fans, that scenario never came together, as the three stars opted to […]

The Big 3 didn’t come together on the Miami Heat without making a few sacrifices. Among the concessions was giving up a decent chunk of change to make room for Udonis Haslem, a player they deemed invaluable in terms of effort and intensity. The trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh had already […]

Count Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as someone who is looking forward to Jimmy Butler and Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren being on the Walt Disney campus together. During a game in Indiana before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March, Butler and Warren got into it after the latter grabbed the former’s arm on […]

Throughout their history, the Chicago Bulls haven’t been the type of team that has had tremendous success in the trade market. They have undoubtedly performed better during several drafts, with the likes of Micheal Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Derrick Rose, to name a few, all coming to Chicago via the draft. Be that as it […]

11-time All-Star Chris Bosh is launching an email newsletter, The Last Chip, that will tell the story of the Miami Heat’s 2012-13 championship campaign, and he offered a preview of his new project in a wide-ranging interview with TrueHoop on Thursday—revealing some insight into how the “Heatles” joined forces. Bosh pushed back on the common […]

Chris Bosh reminisced about his big free-agency break in 2010, one he used to form a monumental trio next to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade with the Miami Heat. As it turns out, those three almost teamed up with the Chicago Bulls that offseason. The perennial All-Star admitted as much during a conversation with TrueHoop: […]

Everyone remembers the shot. Ray Allen slowly slinks into the corner, rises up, and drains a championship-altering three-point shot. But people don’t give enough credit to the man who made it happen – Chris Bosh. Without his offensive rebound and the presence of mind to get the ball to Ray, so many of the league’s […]

The Miami Heat have appeared in five NBA Finals while winning three championships along the way. Thanks to players like legendary shooting guard Dwyane Wade, current Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal, among others, the Heat has become one of the best NBA franchises that the league […]

We’ve all heard about it by now. Paul Pierce actually thinks that he was a better NBA player than Dwyane Wade. https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1114322305478463488 Pierce definitely believed he was telling the truth during the segment for ESPN. The bewilderment on the faces of Brian Windhorst, Jalen Rose, and Michelle Beadles said it all. Here’s the transcript from […]

According to Caron Butler, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are the reason the Miami Heat lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals. Flash back to almost a decade prior. The Heat were on the verge of completing their first season with their “Big Three” trio of James, Wade and Chris Bosh. Miami […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be the latest star athlete to be the subject of an ESPN docuseries. But as opposed to a “Last Dance”-esque revisitation of James’ prolific accomplishments on the hardwood, the next installment of ESPN’s “Backstory” series will center on one of the more criticized moments of James’ life in […]

LeBron James’ philanthropic efforts off the court are, at the very least, just as impressive and important as his accomplishments on the hardwood. Still, with a net worth that will likely eclipse $1 billion (estimated at $450 million by Forbes in 2018), James has plenty of coin to spare on some well-deserved personal toys, too. […]

LeBron James is as competitive as they come on the basketball court, but that hasn’t stopped him from making best friends while in the NBA. Everybody knows about the infamous Banana Boat crew, and he has forged numerous other friendships during his time in the league. Here are LeBron’s five best buddies in the NBA. […]

Dwyane Wade posted a series of tweets in defense of his wife Gabrielle Union. The Miami Heat legend blasted NBC after the Hollywood actress reportedly filed a complaint the network and Simon Cowell for attempting to silence her reports of racism during her stint as a judge on America’s Got Talent. Y’all have deemed her […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade urged his followers to hold police accountable by recording the brutality that takes place every day. The former NBA star quote tweeted a video of a black man being detained and consequently wrestled to the ground for resisting arrest. The young man in the video is seen repeatedly asking the […]

LeBron James will go down in history as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. His decorated career speaks volumes of how much he has achieved, as well as how much he has contributed to the sport. Needless to say, LeBron is going to be a shoo-in first-ballot Hall of Famer once […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade have been two of the most outspoken NBA personalities in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police last week. Aside from voicing out their anger and showing their support for the peaceful protests, both Curry and Wade are […]

A number of current and former NBA stars took to social media to mourn and issue a call to action over the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on Monday in Minneapolis. Floyd was detained and handcuffed after police were called to the scene regarding a forgery complaint. A bystander video captured […]