It’s no secret the Houston Rockets are trying to trade Russell Westbrook ahead of the 2020-21 season. But the organization is having a tough time finding interested partners. A season or two ago, Westbrook’s value was massive. Fast forward to now, the Rockets can’t wait to get rid of him. Westbrook’s play in the Orlando […]
Read MoreBucks, Magic Reportedly Agree To Minor NBA Draft Trade
No team has been more active ahead of tonight’s NBA Draft than the Milwaukee Bucks. The Eastern Conference squad has already made a few splashes this week, and made another deal this afternoon. The biggest trade, of course, is the acquisition of guard Jrue Holiday. Milwaukee sent the New Orleans Pelicans this year’s first round […]
Read MorePaul Pierce Has All-Star Trade Suggestion For The Warriors
There may be no intriguing spot in the upcoming NBA Draft than the Golden State Warriors at No. 2. Coming off of an injury-filled year, Golden State should contend again next year, and want to add a major piece, either with that pick or through a trade. If Golden State stays at No. 2, we’ve […]
Read MoreFormer NBA Coach Says His Joe Biden Sign Was Stolen
A former NBA head coach says his Joe Biden and Kamala Harris campaign sign was stolen out of his yard. Former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy has been very outspoken on social media ever since joining Twitter. He has not shied away from criticizing President Trump and his handling of the coronavirus. Van Gundy […]
Read MoreFormer NBA Coach Reacts To Some Of His Players Supporting Trump
Former NBA head coach turned analyst Stan Van Gundy has not shied away from voicing his opinion on social media. The veteran coach turned TV personality has become one of the most-followed people in the sport on Twitter. Van Gundy, 61, often gives his opinion on a number of topics, including politics. The former NBA […]
Read MoreThe NBA Playoffs Resume This Weekend – Here’s The Schedule
Two days ago, the NBA had to figure out whether or not the playoffs would resume in Orlando, Florida. Fast forward 48 hours later, and the league has released its updated schedule for this weekend. The Milwaukee Bucks started a movement in the NBA by boycotting their Game 5 showdown against the Orlando Magic on […]
Read MoreThe NBA Just Released A Statement On Today’s Games
The NBA Playoffs are effectively on hold, following the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to skip today’s scheduled Game 5 against the Orlando Magic. The league has announced that all three games on the schedule are now postponed. The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder have played one of the most competitive series in the playoffs so […]
Read MoreShaq Reveals How He Avoided Getting Hazed As A Rookie
NBA on TNT discussed their experiences with rookie hazing during halftime of today’s Heat-Pacers first round playoff game. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal’s experiences as first-year players were very, very different. Barkley, the No. 5 pick in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, said he was hazed by several of his team’s veteran […]
Read MoreFormer NBA Coach Stan Van Gundy Has Blunt Message For Critics
Longtime head coach Stan Van Gundy has become one of the most-outspoken figures on NBA social media. Van Gundy, 60, recently joined Twitter and he has not been afraid to use his platform to speak out. The former Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons head coach has addressed a number of notable topics on […]
Read MoreDan Le Batard Apologizes For Insensitive Poll Question Today
ESPN radio’s “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” found itself under fire today for a poll question it posted on Twitter. The often irreverent show typically posts silly or unorthodox polls from its Twitter account. Today, they shared one that asked “Is it funny that the guy who refused to kneel immediately blew out […]
Read MoreNBA Player Explains Why He Didn’t Kneel For National Anthem
On Thursday night, every coach and player for the Clippers, Jazz, Lakers and Pelicans kneeled during the national anthem. That wasn’t the case during this afternoon’s game between the Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic. Magic forward Jonathan Isaac was the only player to stand during the national anthem on Friday. The rest of his team […]
Read MoreLeBron James Reportedly Heard Dissing 1 Player During Scrimmage
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Orlando Magic in a scrimmage this weekend. But LeBron was not in the mood to show a ton of respect to one opposing player. According to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, LeBron could be heard dissing Magic point guard Michael Carter-Williams. And he wasn’t […]
Read MoreVideo: Orlando Magic Player Suffers Scary Fall vs. Lakers
It didn’t take very long for an NBA player to suffer an injury inside the bubble. Orlando Magic forward Wesley Iwundu had to leave this afternoon’s scrimmage against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a scary fall. During the second quarter of action, Iwundu was driving to the rim when he got fouled by J.R. […]
Read MoreFiveThirtyEight Releases New NBA Title Odds For Teams In Orlando
Can LeBron James capture his fourth NBA Championship with the league restart in Orlando this month? Analytics site FiveThirtyEight believes that his Los Angeles Lakers are a pretty strong favorite to do so. 22 teams will be battling for the 16 NBA Playoff spots in Orlando. Nine teams will play for the eight seeds in […]
Read MoreVideo Gives Look At NBA Player Hotel Rooms At Disney World
We’re only a few weeks away from the NBA returning to action, as teams have officially entered the bubble this week. As a result, a few players have shown off their team hotel for the next couple of months. Orlando Magic swingman Evan Fournier posted a video of his hotel room on social media. He […]
Read MoreNBA Players Reportedly Have A Deadline For Orlando Decision
The NBA is set to resume its season, with the 22 potential playoff teams preparing to play in Orlando. Not everyone is totally on board with the situation. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is concerned that a return to play could obfuscate the nationwide push for social justice. He’s not alone. Other big-name players like […]
Read MoreThe NBA Reportedly Has New Target Date For Season Resuming
The NBA is making steps towards a return to play. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the current target date for the season restart is now July 30. That is a slight bump up from the original proposal, which had a return date of July 31. It is not a huge change, but right now we’ll […]
Read MoreTracy McGrady Explained How He Almost Went To Kentucky Out Of High School
Tracy McGrady was only the seventh player to go to the NBA as a high school draftee. But there was an outside chance that he could have plied his trade at Kentucky first. In a recent on the “All The Smoke” podcast, McGrady reiterated that Kentucky was “the” option for him initially. He explained that […]
Read MoreMike Miller’s Instagram Photo With Michael Jordan Is Hilarious
Michael Jordan always paid respect to other NBA greats during his playing days. Naturally, No. 23 admired then Orlando Magic youngster Tracy McGrady as Jordan neared the end of his basketball career. A recent photo – posted by former Magic guard Mike Miller – shows that respect between Jordan and McGrady. But it also shows […]
Read MorePenny Hardaway On What Jordan Was Like After Losing 1995 Series
The 1995 season is a forgotten chapter of Michael Jordan’s legendary story. But former Orlando Magic star Penny Hardaway remembers exactly what happened that year. Jordan’s return from baseball to the NBA in 1995 wasn’t a smooth transition. The legendary player struggled to return to his former dominant self. Jordan’s 17-month hiatus from basketball resulted […]
Read MoreVince Carter Addresses Possibility Of His NBA Career Being Over
When NBA legend Vince Carter announced that the 2019-20 season would be his last, he probably thought he’d get the chance for a sendoff at some point late in the season. But with the NBA suspending the season, that may not be in the cards. Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Carter called Wednesday’s abrupt suspension […]
Read MoreDerrick Jones Jr. Wins Incredible NBA Dunk Contest Over Aaron Gordon
The NBA Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend has had some memorable moments in recent years. Tonight’s event, featuring Derrick Jones Jr., Aaron Gordon, Dwight Howard, and Pat Connaughton, did not disappoint. If you enjoy watching unbelievable athletes jump over other unbelievable athletes, and some other celebrities, this was the contest for you. The contest featured […]
Read MoreReport: Magic Interested In Trade For All-Star Guard
The NBA season kicked off just a few weeks ago, but there are already rumors about a potential trade. According to a report from Kevin O’Connor of the Ringer, the Orlando Magic are reportedly interested in a trade involving San Antonio Spurs star guard DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan and the Spurs reportedly worked on a contract […]
Read MoreNew Markelle Fultz Shooting Highlight Video Is Going Viral
The first two seasons in the NBA for Markelle Fultz have been anything but memorable. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury has kept the former No. 1 overall pick from showcasing his skill on the hardwood. After competing in only 14 games during his rookie season, Fultz dealt with thoracic outlet syndrome in his second year. It’s […]
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