While intended to be the crown jewels of All-Star Saturday, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest had been sitting in the backseat more and more in recent years. Just too …
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Shaquille O’Neal Opts For Stephen Curry Over The Likes Of Michael Jordan And LeBron James As His Preferred Pairing
Shaquille O’Neal, notable for his critiques and playful jabs of NBA players, also has a roster of personal favorites and players that he regularly praises. High on that list …
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Mike Breen ‘Sad And Stunned’ Over Jeff Van Gundy And Mark Jackson Firings
When we think about the most legendary basketball calls of this millennium, calls made by Mike Breen come to mind more often than calls from any other commentator. And during …
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18 Years Ago Today, The Largest Trade In NBA History Helped Miami Win Its First Championship
18 years ago today, ahead of the 2005-06 NBA season, the largest trade in NBA history was completed, as five teams combine to swap 13 players, topping a 12-player …
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Patrick Beverley Believes The Los Angeles Clippers Were Bound To Win The 2020 NBA Championship If Not For The NBA Bubble
The NBA hardly sees something like the 2020 playoffs. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, teams had to change their plans within a closed-off environment without fans, home-court advantage and …
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The Miami Heat have been one of the most successful teams in the NBA over the past decade. Since 2012, they have made the playoffs nine times, won three …
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As we reported yesterday, ESPN has fired NBA analyst and color commentator Mark Jackson. The move comes as part of a larger round of layoffs at ESPN, which has been …
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FIRED: Mark Jackson ‘Shocked And Dismayed’ After Becoming Latest ESPN Layoff
ESPN has fired NBA analyst and color commentator Mark Jackson after 10 years with the network. The move comes as part of a larger round of layoffs at ESPN, …
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Gilbert Arenas Highlights Why Klay Thompson Is The Most Dangerous Player In The NBA
Last season was a rollercoaster ride for Klay Thompson. During the regular season, he averaged 21.9 points per game with a field goal percentage of 43.6% and a three-point …
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In the annals of basketball history, there have been legendary matchups that have captivated fans and defined eras. One such rivalry was the epic showdown between the late Kobe …
