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 […]
Read MorePotential Trade Partners For Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook
This weekend has been pretty hectic for the Oklahoma City Thunder due to their blockbuster trade involving Paul George. If saying goodbye to the All-Star forward was tough, then we can only imagine how hard it might be for the franchise to move on from Russell Westbrook. Over the course of his career in Oklahoma […]
Read MoreThe NBA Has Released The Entire 2018-2019 Schedule
The full NBA schedule was released today. The league has improved on a number of scheduling issues, including back-to-backs and once again, no team will play four games in five days. The league put out a release about some of the biggest aspects of the upcoming schedule: The NBA today released its complete game schedule […]
Read MoreIsaiah Thomas To The Orlando Magic Doesn’t Look Like It’s Going To Happen
Isaiah Thomas, considered an MVP candidate just two seasons ago, is still a free agent. Earlier this week, there were signs that Thomas could be headed to Orlando (including him following the Magic on Twitter) but at this point, it no longer looks likely. Thomas, according to Keith Smith of RealGM, says the “buzz” around […]
Read MoreIsaiah Thomas Is Negotiating A Deal With A New Team
After the 2016-2017 NBA season, it looked like then-Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas was going to be one of the biggest free agents in the 2018 class. Thomas had just come off an MVP-caliber season, leading Boston to the Eastern Conference Finals. A year later, he’s in a much different situation. Thomas, after a hip […]
Read MoreIsaiah Thomas May Have Just Given Away Where He’s Signing In Free Agency
NBA star Isaiah Thomas has played for three different teams in the past year – the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that he’s a free agent, it looks like he’s headed for his fourth team in that time frame. Thomas, who led the Celtics on an incredible playoff run […]
Read MoreMagic Draftee Mo Bamba Will Wear No. 5, So Get Your Lou Bega Jokes Ready
Texas center Mo Bamba was one of the most intriguing prospects in last night’s NBA Draft, given his record wingspan and potentially growing offensive arsenal. The Orlando Magic were enamored enough to take him with the No. 6 pick. Bamba had been mocked right around that range. Many thought the Dallas Mavericks would be the […]
Read MoreDwight Howard Reportedly Negotiating Buyout With Nets
Wednesday’s Dwight Howard trade between the Nets and Hornets looked to send the eight-time All-Star to a team that he once had a long dalliance with. Back in 2012, Howard was the subject of numerous trade rumors, as the Nets reportedly looked to pair him with point guard Deron Williams. A lot has changed in […]
Read MoreFormer NBA Champion Faces 7 Years In Prison After Assault Charge
Glen “Big Baby” Davis has gotten into some serious legal trouble in the last few months. The former Boston Celtic and NBA Champion now faces years in prison. In April, Davis was named a “person of interest” in a parking lot assault in Hollywood. It followed up a February arrest for drug possession and distribution. […]
Read MoreReport: Glen Davis ‘Person Of Interest’ In Alleged Parking Lot Assault
Glen “Big Baby” Davis is no stranger to controversy. The former NBA player was already arrested once this year. Back in February, he was arrested for drug possession and distribution. New allegations claim that Glen Davis hit a man with his car and then threw him to the ground. Davis played eight seasons in the […]
Read MoreRockets Star James Harden Recorded First 60-Point Triple-Double In NBA History
James Harden had a pretty decent game for the Houston Rockets tonight. James Harden is in the midst of another potential MVP season. He’s narrowly missed out on the award the last two seasons. In 2015, he was even named MVP by the NBA Players Associated. Steph Curry won the actual award that season, but […]
Read MoreReport: Arron Afflalo Gets 2-Game Suspension After Role In Tuesday Night Fight
Arron Afflalo has been suspended, after he took a huge swing on Timberwolves forward Nemanja Bjelica on Tuesday night. Arron Afflalo and Nemanja Bjelica got tangled up after a missed shot during the second quarter of Tuesday’s T’Wolves-Magic game. That’s when things got ugly. Bjelica shoved Afflalo a bit to start things off. In return, […]
Read MoreArron Afflalo, Nemanja Bjelica Ejected After Nasty Scuffle
The NBA has been chippy as of late, and it continued during tonight’s Magic-Timberwolves game with an incident between Arron Afflalo and Nemanja Bjelica. Midway through the second quarter of the game, Arron Afflalo and Nemanja Bjelica got tangled up after a Minnesota shot. Bjelica appears to push into Afflalo from behind, which led to shoving, […]
Read MoreVideos: Young Campers Mob Former Arizona Star Aaron Gordon After He Throws Down 360 Dunk
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon can do magnificent things on a basketball court. Gordon helped bring down the house with his amazing NBA Dunk Contest performance during the 2016 All-Star break, and he showed off those skills during a youth basketball camp. After rejecting a young player, Gordon took the ball all the way across […]
Read MoreHere’s A List Of Where Every NBA Free Agent Has Signed, And For How Much
NBA free agency opened yesterday, and the stove has been hot ever since. With the salary cap boosted and revenue flowing, the money has been flying as teams have aggressively pursued and opened up their wallets for players on the open market. There’s still a lot of action left, with a few big fish still […]
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