In an era where loyalty in professional sports often takes a backseat to rings and market size, Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland Trail Blazers feels like a love letter …
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JJ Redick’s Old Words Become Prophetic As Marcus Smart Joins Lakers: “I Want Him On My Team”
Sometimes, the internet has a way of turning nostalgia into destiny. That’s exactly what happened when a five-year-old podcast clip of JJ Redick praising Marcus Smart resurfaced, just as the …
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When Michael Jordan does something, it’s rarely subtle, and his recent trip to Greece was no exception. The NBA icon, global brand mogul, and cultural legend stunned staff at the …
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Yang Hansen’s Summer League Stardom Sparks A Media Frenzy In China
The NBA Summer League is typically a proving ground for rookies and fringe players, but this year, it’s become a full-blown international spectacle thanks to Yang Hansen, the Portland Trail …
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When Charles Barkley Had To Kiss Kenny Smith’s Ass On National Television
To me, TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ is by far the best and funniest NBA show around. The cast is outstanding and you can tell that Shaq, Kenny, Ernie and Chuck …
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Rookie Steven Adams Pretended To Not Speak English So Kevin Garnett Couldn’t Trash-Talk Him
We all know that Kevin Garnett was the master of trash-talking. Young players and rookies had to be especially scared of the trash-talking big man. Steven Adams, who celebrates his …
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In a league where narratives can shape careers, Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is fighting back, and he’s not holding back. The 23-year-old scorer, known for his microwave offense and …
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Shaq Vs. The Tiger: When Mike Tyson’s Pet Sent An NBA Legend Running For His Life
Shaquille O’Neal has faced plenty of intimidating opponents in his Hall of Fame basketball career, but none quite like the one that greeted him at Mike Tyson’s mansion. During a …
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The Los Angeles Lakers may have landed Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade last season, but the honeymoon could be short-lived. According to a Western Conference executive, the franchise is …
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Joe Dumars Challenges Zion Williamson To Embrace His Role As Pelicans’ Franchise Leader: “No More Excuses”
In New Orleans, the message is clear: the time for potential is over, and the era of accountability has begun. Newly appointed Pelicans Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars …
