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When rapper Ice Cube and mogul Jeff Kwatinetz first created the BIG3, they had high hopes for the league. The plan was to recruit as many ex-NBA players as possible to appeal to the masses, while simultaneously getting the best talent possible out on the court. So far, the BIG3 has performed to expectations. Prolific ex-NBA players […]

The BIG3 league’s caliber of superstars may not be on the same plane as the NBA, but the intensity is definitely at the same level. Just ask Corey Maggette, Dahntay Jones, and Cuttino Mobley, who all got into it in the league’s championship game on Friday night. The 22-second clip shared by BIG3’s Twitter account […]

Prior to the LA Clippers recent run of playoff appearances and wins from 2012-2017, the most exciting postseason run came during the 2005-06 NBA season when LA defeated the Denver Nuggets in the first round, 4-1, and fell just short of beating the Phoenix Suns in Game 7 of the second round. One of the […]

After a successful stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in which he won five NBA titles playing alongside Magic Johnson, Michael Cooper embarked on a new journey as a coach only a few years he called it a career as a player. Cooper has been incredibly successful in his post-playing career coaching on many different […]

Former NBA veteran Corey Maggette was named the 2018 BIG3 Most Valuable Player after leading his team Power to a 7-1 regular-season record and now into contention for all the marbles. The 14-year pro played in only one game last season after suffering an injury but was resurgent this summer with an average of 16.9 […]

All-time NBA great and current Big3 head coach Gary Payton is known around the basketball world as a ferocious competitor with a superb defensive mindset. During his heyday, he had the unique ability to lock-down premiere guards and small forwards in the league and made their life a living hell. Throughout his 18-year, The Glove […]

Rumors of former Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant playing in the BIG3 next season surfaced online. However, Kobe Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Molly Carter has burst the bubble by saying that there’s no chance that the five-time NBA champion will play in the 3-versus-3 tournament next year, as per the Associated Press’ Brian Mahoney, who […]

BIG3 co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz made waves Tuesday when he said a “credible source” suggested to him that Kobe Bryant would be participating in the 3-on-3 league next year. However, Kobe Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Molly Carter has shut down that rumor, telling Brian Mahoney of The Associated Press that Kobe is “definitely” not playing in […]

Just days after Stephen Jackson implored Kobe Bryant to suit up in the BIG3, news comes that the former Los Angeles Laker may be planning on doing just that. BIG3 co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz said Tuesday on a conference call that “a credible source” told him Bryant would be playing next year. However, Kwatinetz also said […]

Ever since its inception in 2017, the BIG3 basketball league has been a slam-dunk. Not only is it a way for ex-pro players to showcase their skills and prove to people that they still have it, like former San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors forward Stephen Jackson, but it also allows them to re-live […]

Fresh off of the success of the BIG3’s sophomore season, league founder Ice Cube has revealed that he has his sights set on one of the biggest names in NBA history as a potential participant in next year’s edition. Speaking to sportscaster Rich Eisen on his “Rich Eisen Show” podcast, Ice Cube has made public […]

Stephon Marbury is one of the most iconic players to ever play in the NBA. After playing his last NBA game for the Boston Celtics during the 2008-09 season, Starbury became a superstar in the Chinese Basketball Association, winning an MVP award and three championships in said league. Having just retired from the CBA, there […]

Ice Cube, hip-hop legend and co-founder of BIG3, admitted that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s farewell game triggered the creation of the basketball league which features mostly ex-NBA players who can still ball. In an interview with Ben Ladner of Sports Illustrated, Ice Cube recalled Bryant’s final game. He said that the idea of starting […]

Despite being 38 years young, Metta World Peace’s competitive spirit has not aged one bit. So much so that he blatantly refused to obey the orders coming from his coach, Charles Oakley, when asked to sub out of a ballgame. The incident occurred Friday night in the BIG3 matchup of Metta’s Killer 3’s and spirited side […]

In his time, Hall of Fame inductee Gary Payton was one of the most ferocious trash talkers in the league. At 49-years-old and 11 years into his NBA retirement, Payton’s trash talking is as viscous as ever, as proven by his antics in his team’s BIG3 matchup Friday Night. Payton is the head coach of […]

The BIG3’s Ricky Davis is looking to give back to the community he once called home. While in Miami for a BIG3 game at American Airlines Arena, Davis helped feed more than 400 people. He spent time giving back to the homeless in the community by providing meals and supplies. Ricky Davis helped feed more […]

Over the course of his 14-year career in the NBA, Amar’e Stoudemire played with four different teams, including the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Miami Heat. At each stop, the six-time All-Star left a lasting impression. Stoudemire retired from the NBA in July of 2016, but he still had that itch, as […]

Metta World Peace channeled his inner Ron Artest at the start of his latest game in the BIG3. After a call he disagreed with, World Peace punted the ball and was subsequently ejected. World Peace was no stranger to ejections in the NBA and he seems to be the same way in the BIG3. The […]

Amar’e Stoudemire has been adamant about an NBA return since retiring in 2016. In fact, just a few days ago, he posted an Instagram photo of his new look with the hashtag #NBAReturn. But for now, the former Phoenix Suns center will have to make do with being a member of the BIG3 alongside fellow […]

There isn’t a lot of quality basketball to watch these days with the NBA still in the offseason. This downtime in the hoops world, however, offers the opportunity for leagues like the BIG3 to get a bigger slice of the public’s attention. As you might have heard or not, the second season of the BIG3 […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 League wrapped up it’s first season last summer. No one knew how big three-on-three basketball would become, but the nation-wide summer tournament turned into a huge hit and fed fans’ thirst for more basketball in the NBA’s offseason. Last year, 40 players joined eight BIG3 teams, and this year, a pool of […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 League was a huge question mark heading into it’s first season last summer. No one knew how big three-on-three basketball would become, but the nation-wide summer tournament turned into a huge hit and fed fans’ thirst for more basketball in the NBA’s offseason. Last year, 40 players joined eight BIG3 teams, and […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 League was a success in its inaugural season entertaining basketball fans during the NBA offseason. The three-on-three format brought a different dynamic to the basketball landscape and it could have a bright future ahead with a number of big-name stars from the NBA signing on for the second season which is set […]

The fall of Greg Oden hit a new low on Thursday night when he went undrafted in the BIG3 Draft. After being selected with the first pick in the 2007 NBA Draft Oden dealt with a lot of knee injuries that derailed his career, and although it wouldn’t be surprising for him to not make an […]

During his time in the NBA, Metta World Peace, the man formerly known as Ron Artest, went through drastic highs and lows. At one point, he was considered to be one of the best all-around players in the league with a bright future in front him. Then it all seemingly came crashing down with the […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 league is coming off a solid inaugural season and their second installment is expected to be even bigger. Initially, the concept for the league began with an idea of retired players competing against each other. Apparently, the league’s business model has been profitable lately. Millions of dollars in revenue and a global […]

Roger Mason, who was recently fired as commissioner of 3-on-3 basketball league BIG3, has retaliated with strong statements, particularly how the league has discriminated black athletes. Mason, who played 11 seasons in the NBA, was recently fired due to corruption allegations. In his defense, Mason released a statement as posted on Sports Illustrated editor Matt […]

The BIG3 league has quickly become one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, mainly because of its unique business model. The BIG3 employs retired NBA players to compete against one another in exciting matchups. The league has drawn attention from sports fans, players, and investors who all want to see NBA legends […]

The BIG3 is a 3-on-3 tournament league, that features former NBA players, looking to bring home the title. The league travels across the United States, playing in different locations. With the second season of the BIG3 league kicking off this summer, teams are forming, and players already on teams are trying to recruit players to […]

The BIG3 league will tip off once again this summer with some big names traveling across the United States playing three on three in a tournament style play. According to TMZ, another huge name is trying to get on a roster. When TMZ asked Lamar Odom if he would play in the league he had […]

Following their successful first season last summer, the Big3 League, created by rapper and actor Ice Cube, is looking to expand their teams’ rosters and bring in more big names to their fold. After seeing the likes of Baron Davis, Carlos Boozer and Metta World Peace, just to name a few, agree to take their […]

Former NBA center Greg Oden, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of the Ohio State University, will get a chance to return to the basketball court this upcoming summer after agreeing to join the BIG3 draft pool, the league announced via Twitter on Monday. SPLASH ALERT 💦 The […]

It appears that the BIG3 league is set to get serious in their second season. The BIG3 has recently announced that Carlos Boozer will become the captain of the Ghost Ballers in the league’s upcoming 10-week season. NEW YORK, NY – Jan. 25, 2018 – The BIG3 announced today that Carlos Boozer has joined the […]

Nate Robinson, the small-in-stature but big-in-personality former NBA player will continue his basketball career. No, he will not be joining an NBA team that is need of a high-flying dunker and energy guy off the bench. No, he will not join a young team looking for an experienced veteran. Robinson will join the BIG3 league, […]

Following their successful inaugural season, the Big3 League has been an appealing option for former basketball pros to continue playing competitive basketball. Now nearing the start of their sophomore campaign, they are slated to welcome another big name to their growing list of well-known players in the past as Morris “Mo” Peterson will reportedly join […]

Baron Davis will be the BIG3’s newest former NBA player coming on board, ClutchPoints has learned. Davis made it official Saturday during The Black Santa Company’s first annual charity basketball event even that he plans to join Ice Cube’s league for its second season. Davis will join Allen Iverson’s team in the league. Davis played […]

Fans of the BIG3 League will be excited to hear that the league will be broadcasting games live on FOX Sports during their upcoming second season. Big moves by the BIG3! Catch the games LIVE on @FoxSports this season on Friday nights, beginning on June 22. Scope the full broadcast schedule here: https://t.co/hwefxelRXk pic.twitter.com/DlMd0RKN8F — […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 league, in its debut season, had shown that it needed some tweaks as the season progressed, but was mildly successful enough in its own right — at least enough to return for another year. Fans were intrigued and gave the league a big enough turnout early on before viewership dropped mainly due […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace is keeping busy in life after the NBA. After playing his way into the hearts of the fans in Los Angeles, World Peace wasn’t ready to live life in another city, nor was he ready to leave basketball alone completely, feeling deep down he not only still […]