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During his playing days in the NBA, it’s easy to see why Nick Young became a fan favorite. From his days with the Washington Wizards to his on-court celebrations, Young has a personality that fans couldn’t help love. But while Young is mostly known for his antics, people often forget that he was also a […]

Once again on Wednesday night, Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green proved that he’s completely out of hand. Dray was ejected in the second half against the Phoenix Suns after turning around and intentionally slapping Jusuf Nurkic in the face for no apparent reason and by the sounds of it, a heavy suspension will likely […]

NBA players are traditionally looked at as high-performance athletes that have beefed with one another every once in a while. If most people think about it, they are all just co-workers. They can naturally form bonds and traverse the odd nature of finishing their teenage years up to late adulthood. Most players even get close […]

Nick Young spent one season of his colorful career with the Golden State Warriors. He was actually part of the Dubs’ unforgettable title run in 2018. At this point, Swaggy P has decided to jump in on the current all-out beef between former teammates Draymond Green and Jordan Poole. The feud between Green and Poole […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to part ways with Dillon Brooks this summer was met with laughs and praise from most corners of the NBA world. One flamboyant former player, though, has been left unnerved by Brooks’ pre-free-agency exile from Memphis—at least if it’s related to his headline-grabbing trash talk about LeBron James. Nick Young voiced […]

On Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Stephen Curry another one of his scorching shooting nights. The Golden State Warriors superstar went 10-of-16 from distance as he torched OKC en route to a 40-point explosion. This included an epic look-away triple in the fourth quarter that has now become a bit of a trademark for […]

Russell Westbrook was known for getting no shortage of triple-doubles during his prime. Denver Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic is currently known for getting his share of triple-doubles as well. Although their play styles are different, former NBA player Nick Young made a Westbrook-Jokic comparison that led to plenty of criticism on Twitter. “Why when Russ […]

Russell Westbrook hasn’t exactly had an easy transition to his Los Angeles Lakers career and after three games this season he has been moved to the bench. Westbrook has been playing with the second unit for three games now and playing well. But the decision to bring him off the bench hasn’t sat well with […]

Former NBA sharpshooter Nick Young shared his brutally honest take on the Los Angeles Lakers’ shortcomings, per NBA on TNT. “The bench, they ain’t got enough shooting,” Young said in response to what the Lakers’ real issue is. “I think they need a Jamal (Crawford) or a Nick Young.” Jamal Crawford was also on the […]

Nick Young recently made some waves after his controversial take on the Ime Udoka situation with the Boston Celtics. The 37-year-old pretty much condoned the fact that Udoka had an affair with a female staffer by saying that it’s just human nature for men to get “bored.” As if that wasn’t enough, Young has now […]

Former NBA player Nick Young recently shared his brutally honest thoughts on the Ime Udoka cheating scandal. Young, who admitted to cheating on his ex-fiance Iggy Azalea, made a rather controversial statement in reference to Udoka cheating on Nia Long, per Lakers Daily. “It don’t matter about the woman,” Young said. “I think men just […]

Nick Young finally made his much-anticipated boxing debut on Saturday, and unsurprisingly, the fight was mired with controversy. For starters, Young’s original opponent, rapper Blueface, was forced to withdraw from the fight just two days before the event after he was denied a boxing license in Las Vegas. YouTube star Minikon filled in as Blueface’s […]

Bronny James made waves recently when he attended an Ohio State football match with his dad, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The father-and-son duo were showing their support for LeBron’s Buckeyes, but as it turns out, it was an opportunity for Ohio State fans to try and blatantly recruit the younger James to their […]

Nick Young recently made headlines after he called out former Los Angeles Lakers teammate D’Angelo Russell as a potential opponent in the boxing ring. As it turns out, however, D’Lo isn’t the only former Laker that Young wants to box. Apparently, Swaggy P also has his sights set on his former coach. After Yong dropped […]

No one likes the feeling of being embarrassed. When everyone’s eyes are on you, you want to make sure that you do the best you can to not fail in spectacular fashion. This is especially the case when you’re trying out something new, and former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young is no stranger to […]

D’Angelo Russell appears to fire back at his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Nick Young, who recently named the Minnesota Timberwolves guard as the player he would want to fight in boxing. In a recent interview on the Boxing with Chris Mannix podcast, Swaggy P was asked about the one NBA player he’d like to box […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Nick Young and D’Angelo Russell used to be friends. It all changed, however, when Russell decided to record a video of Young admitting that he cheated on then-fiancee Iggy Azalea. The clip somehow went public and it unsurprisingly went viral. At this point, there still appears to be some bad […]

Nick Young isn’t called Swaggy P for nothing. The former NBA shooting guard, who never shied away from taking any shot on the court during his time in the big league, is flashing his brand of confidence ahead of his exhibition boxing fight against rapper Blueface on July 30. If you’re wondering why Nick Young […]

There were more than a few contentious calls throughout Game 5 of the NBA Finals and for the most part, they appeared to favor the Golden State Warriors. Former Warriors player Nick Young was an avid spectator of the highly-polarizing matchup and Swaggy P was not afraid to fire out some controversial allegations during the […]

Yes, you read that right. Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young, who suited up for the Purple and Gold for four seasons, is about to get in the boxing ring and fight rapper Blueface at Crypto.com Arena on July 30th, per TMZ Sports. The bout is part of the Social Gloves event, which features […]

Nick Young is without a doubt one of the most colorful characters in the history of the NBA. The 37-year-old recently made an appearance on a podcast and one of the topics of discussion centered around his former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant. Young was asked who he thought the better player was between […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk recently revealed how Nick Young influenced his choice of tattoos. Young said he only got tattoos on his left arm because his right arm was “strictly for buckets,” and a 17-year-old Monk adopted that mantra as well by only getting tattoos on his left arm. Well, obviously, Young became […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had some hilarious players over the years, one of them being Nick “noodles” Young. The L.A. native and USC alum played for the Lakers in the twilight of Kobe Bryant’s career but was more famous–or infamous–for one of two things: either his colorful personality on the court that included stunts […]

A former Laker challenges celebrity and Youtube boxer Logan Paul to a boxing match. Swaggy P’s career stats may not hold him above other stars, but his on-court antics and popularity should suffice, making him a memorable Laker. Nick Young tweeted a challenge to Logan Paul earlier today, sparking mixed reactions from fans on social […]

The weapon of 3-point shooting is valuable, especially in today’s NBA. It spaces the floor and puts more points on the board. Because of this, having multiple perimeter snipers is a must for every championship contender. The Los Angeles Lakers are no different. During the recent years, we’ve seen the Purple and Gold try to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the odds-on favorites to win it all in 2021-22, thanks to their Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James harden. However, if you ask Nick Young, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are more than capable of taking the title again. According to Young, the key for the […]

Isaiah Thomas and Payton Pritchard both erupted recently in Pro-Am action in Seattle and Portland which has opened eyes across the NBA. Thomas is still vying for a job in the Association, while Pritchard will be looking to build off his rookie year with the Boston Celtics. Despite dropping 81 and 92 points, respectively, Nick […]

We’ve had a couple of wild scoring performances from two diminutive guards this past week. Isaiah Thomas and Payton Pritchard both put social media on notice after their pro-am games, erupting for 81 and 92 points respectively. Isaiah Thomas’ 81 had people clamoring for him to be given another shot on an NBA roster. But […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have stayed plenty busy at the start of free agency. Just for those keeping track at home, LA so far has signed: Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington, Carmelo Anthony and Malik Monk. Let’s not forget they traded for Russell Westbrook right before the NBA Draft as well. The Lakers are […]

Ah, Nick Young. The modern-day nonconformist. And oh, who happens to celebrate his birthday on June 1. Although he might not believe in that too. But Young has always been a great source of NBA talk and his latest hipster take is yet another example. The former NBA champion announced his NBA Finals prediction on […]

There’s no denying that what Stephen Curry is doing for the Golden State Warriors this season is simply jaw-dropping. He’s almost single-handedly carried the Dubs throughout the course of the season and they are now on the brink of another playoff run. If you ask Nick Young, however, he believes that what Steph is doing […]

Of course, Nick Young has something to say about Kwame Brown’s clap back against Gilbert Arenas, Stephen Jackson, and Matt Barnes. Because if there’s a chance to ruffle more feathers, Young is always willing to oblige. Brown posted on YouTube a savage response to Arenas, Jackson, and Barnes after they ridiculed him on a recent […]

It was recently confirmed that former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson will be fighting in the undercard for the highly-anticipated Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul exhibition bout. His opponent hasn’t been named as of yet, which is why Nick Young has decided to offer his services for his buddy. Young reached out to Ochocinco on […]

Ice Cube’s three-on-three basketball league, the Big 3, was put on hiatus last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, with vaccines becoming more widespread, restrictions are being lifted and that means that competition returning soon for its fourth season. Cube teased a combination that is sure to bring a smile to basketball fans’ […]

Since last playing in the NBA back in the 2018-2019 season, veteran guard Nick Young has been trying to return to the league. And based on his recent tweets, Young is even considering a return to the NBA through broadcasting after a recent opening at ESPN. After ESPN fired Paul Pierce after he streamed himself […]

Kevin Durant recently got into a social media spat with Michael Rapoport on Instagram, with Rapoport exposing the conversation on Twitter. In response to what happened between Durant and Rapoport, Nick Young — a former member of the Los Angeles Lakers — likened Rapoport to D’Angelo Russell. Michael DLO Rapaport lol — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) […]

Former NBA player Nick Young has made multiple bold statements as of late. His latest tweet about Utah Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell is no different. Young said that if Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is a candidate to win this year’s MVP because of their win-loss record, then there’s no doubt that Mitchell should win it. […]

Former NBA sharpshooter and current internet troll Nick Young took to his Twitter account after the Lakers loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday night to emphasize the importance of their superstar, LeBron James. See why Bron should be MVP .. — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) March 24, 2021 Young, who donned the Laker uniform from 2013 […]

The recent viral video and photo shared by WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu depicting the gross inequality between men’s and women’s basketball players in this year’s NCAA tournament bubble has led to a public outcry for gender reform in the NCAA for all student athletes. Ever the controversial figure, former NBA star Nick Young left a […]