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The following is a sponsored post for Samsung VR.  The USA Basketball Men’s National team completed another eventful Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and now, fans will get to see what went into preparing to win Gold. While there have been a plethora of highlights on the court for the team, there have also […]

during game one of the NBA Western Conference Final at ORACLE Arena on May 16, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

NBA admits a travel should have been called on Russell Westbrook

Taking a page out of young George Washington’s book, the NBA snitched on itself for a missed traveling violation that should’ve been called on Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook late in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Golden State Warriors last night. Occurring with the Thunder leading by three, the no-call prevented the Thunder from ever […]

Scott Brooks wants to focus on the Wizards, not Kevin Durant

In his first press conference as coach of the Washington Wizards, Scott Brooks had to get an early question about soon-to-be free agent Kevin Durant, right? Wrong. Fifteen minutes went by before someone finally asked the question that needed to be asked. “Let’s get this out of the way: Are you going to bring Kevin Durant […]

Kyrie Irving LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 10: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers gueards Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a 120-108 Cavaliers win at Staples Center on March 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving ready to step up…because Kobe Bryant told him to

Following Kobe Bryant’s final game with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, he gave reporters his opinion on the state of the first-place Cavs, who have been dealing with more inner-conflict than one might think that a team on pace for a 60-win season would have. “You have to have that inner conflict,” Bryant said. “You have to […]

HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 18: Interim coach.J.B. Bickerstaff of the Houston Rockets watches the action during their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Toyota Center on November 18, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Rockets hold in-season training camp in attempt to rebound from disastrous start

The Houston Rockets began this season as a trendy NBA Finals pick. However, after rough 4-7 start, the team fired Head Coach Kevin McHale and named 36-year-old assistant J.B. Bickerstaff as interim head coach. In an effort to get the team back on track, Bickerstaff held a “mini training camp” between the Rockets loss to […]

OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 24: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on while there’s a break during the game against against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on November 24, 2015 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Kobe on 1-14 shooting: “I could’ve scored 80 tonight. It wouldn’t have made a damn difference.”

Despite shooting 1-14 from the field in Tuesday’s blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors, Kobe Bryant is not taking much blame. “I’m not really worried about it, honestly,” Bryant said, according to ESPN. “My shooting will be better. I could’ve scored 80 tonight. It wouldn’t have made a damn difference. We just have bigger […]

LeBron James ATLANTA, GA – MAY 20: LeBron James #23 and Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers react in the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 20, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

LeBron James: Stop with the player comparisons

The best basketball player in the world is sick of being compared to the top basketball players of previous eras. In the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 117-103 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night, LeBron James joined Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to rank in the top-25 for both points […]

Ty Lawson at Pepsi Center on November 13, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ty Lawson pleads guilty to drunk driving charges

Houston Rockets point guard Ty Lawson pleaded guilty to charges regarding a DUI, which he was arrested for in January, according to ESPN.com Lawson was pulled over in Denver—when he was with the Nuggets—and the police said that they smelled alcohol on him. He then went on to fail a sobriety test. Lawson was originally […]

Kristaps Porzingis at Madison Square Garden on November 17, 2015 in New York City.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

The NBA sold out of Kristaps Porzingis jerseys

New York Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis is winning the hearts of the fans that so loudly booed him on NBA Draft night back in June. After having a 29 point, 11 rebound outburst against the Charlotte Hornets, Porzinigis’ jersey has apparently sold out: Porzingis has solidified his place in the hearts of New Yorkers with […]

LeBron James PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 13: LeBron James #23 and Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 13, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LeBron James knows the Cavs need to play a bit better

LeBron James, like many great athletes of our generation are especially critical of their team’s performance, and he and his Cavaliers are in one of those times. James made quite the statement Thursday after shootaround as the Cavaliers prepared to play the Milwaukee Bucks in Cleveland in hopes of preventing a three-game skid. LeBron, from […]

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Newly unemployed Kevin McHale may opt to stay unemployed

Yesterday, Kevin McHale became one of the many million Americans who are without jobs. However, unlike most if not all his fellow unemployees, McHale’s rolodex contains the numbers of high-ranking BFFs with both hiring power and a willingness to hire him — that is, if McHale even wanted to work. But let’s assume he does […]

The Timberwolves are hyping the return of…Mike Miller?

On Saturday night, the Timberwolves are hosting the Cavaliers, and a favored son is returning to Minnesota. But it’s not Kevin Love’s return that the T-Wolves are hyping up – it’s the triumphant return of Mike Miller that’s getting the love. Cold. Real cold. Yet, completely hilarious. Love finished his career in Minnesota sixth in […]

The Toronto Raptors reveal their new logo

The rebranding of the Toronto Raptors is continuing, and we’ve come a long way from the purple raptor days. This is reportedly their new logo, which was seen briefly in a hype video released by the team today. The Maple Leafs and Blue Jays emphasize blue and white in their logos, and it’s pretty great […]

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Evan Turner compared himself to Jesus

Religion and sports go hand and hand, no matter how many people try to keep them separate. But they usually don’t come together in the way Evan Turner brought them together after the Celtics’ 105-87 win over the Sixers on Monday night. Turner, the second overall pick in the 2010 Draft by Philadelphia, came off […]

HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks waits on the court during their game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on November 24, 2014 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Everybody on the Knicks hates each other

The New York Knicks stink. At 4-19, only the Pistons and Sixers have a worse record than them in the entire NBA. The Phil Jackson era doesn’t look much different from the pre-Jackson era. And of course, everyone on the team hates each other and coach Derek Fisher. This ESPN New York piece by Chris […]

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