As the NBA settled on the particulars for its restart plan, there were questions about how players and teams would be able to keep the conversation about racial and social justice going. Well, the Toronto Raptors have seemingly figured out a way. They are riding around Orlando in buses with “Black Lives Matter” emblazoned on […]
Read MoreStat About Vince Carter’s NBA Career Is Absolutely Insane
After an historic 22 years in the NBA, Vince Carter has announced his retirement. Carter’s career came to an end a bit sooner than expected. The veteran SF announced before the 2019-20 season that this season would be his last. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawks’ season is over. The NBA plans to […]
Read MorePhoto: Marc Gasol Looks Ready For NBA’s Return Next Month
Some athletes over the past few months have chosen to grow out their beards, while others are sporting interesting hairdos. Marc Gasol, on the other hand, has decided to slim down in preparation for the remainder of the NBA season. Gasol has always been considered one of the best centers in the league. However, 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 MoreJimmy Butler Shares His 1-Word Reaction To Kawhi’s Game-Winner
Jimmy Butler didn’t even play a full season for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he played long enough to experience a brutal playoff heartbreak. In last year’s Eastern Conference Semifinals, Butler and Sixers were sent home by the eventual champion Raptors, thanks to Kawhi Leonard’s incredible buzzer-beater in Game 7 in Toronto. Instead of having a […]
Read MoreStephen A. Smith Confirms Huge NBA Trade Almost Happened In 1999
With no live sports to look forward to for a while, the past few weeks have given us time to look back on some history. One old rumor that has recently triggered some discussion is of an NBA trade proposal in 1999 involving two NBA legends: Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady. A Twitter user revealed […]
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 MoreSerge Ibaka Got His Raptors Teammates A Hilarious Present
There might not be an NBA team having more fun this season than the Toronto Raptors. Despite losing Kawhi Leonard in free agency, the defending champions have the third-best record in the league. Toronto is currently on a 15-game winning streak. On Monday night, the Raptors received huge performances from Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby and […]
Read MoreThe NBA All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Revealed
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo played GM for a day during Wednesday’s All-Star Game Draft. For the second straight year, Team LeBron appears much better than Team Giannis (on paper). To no surprise, LeBron used his first pick to take his Lakers teammate Anthony Davis. Giannis followed by selecting Joel Embiid in an attempt to […]
Read MoreAdrian Wojnarowski Has Details On Knicks’ Masai Ujiri Pursuit
The Knicks are restructuring their front-office – finally. New York has been an abysmal franchise for years. Former Knicks President Steve Mills has been fired as a result. Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri has emerged as the Knicks’ preferred man for the job. Ujiri has worked wonders with the Raptors, helping lead the organization to […]
Read MoreReport: Jim Dolan Targeting Blockbuster Knicks Front Office Move
The New York Knicks fired team president Steve Mills a short time ago, just two days before the NBA trade deadline. Even by the Knicks’ dysfunctional standard, this season has been a hectic one. With Mills out of the picture, team general manager Scott Perry is expected to remain in his post at least for […]
Read MoreToronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam Agree To Max Contract Extension
With the NBA season only a few days away from tipping off, the Toronto Raptors have signed star forward Pascal Siakam to a long-term deal. Toronto was dealt a tough blow this past offseason when Kawhi Leonard left for Los Angeles. However, the front office has done an excellent job keeping Siakam in town. Last […]
Read MoreBasketball Fans Are Upset With The NBA’s All-Decade Team Selections For The 2010s
NBA free agency has died down after a flurry to start July, so basketball fans haven’t had a ton to talk about the past few weeks. Monday, the league published an article that changed that. NBA.com had a panel of its experts produce All-Decade teams for the 2010s. To say it’s controversial would be an […]
Read MoreRaptors Coach Reveals How Kawhi Told Him He Was Leaving
The biggest decision in free agency came from Kawhi Leonard, who chose the Clippers this summer. After playing one season in Toronto, the reigning Finals MVP opted to play in California. Everyone saw just how dominant Leonard can be on the hardwood this past season. His production in the Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals […]
Read MoreKawhi Leonard Reveals He Was ‘Very Close’ To Signing Elsewhere
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Clippers introduced Kawhi Leonard for the first time. With all the questions about his future coming to an end, the reigning Finals MVP shared an interesting detail about his decision-making in free agency. Although the Clippers won the sweepstakes for Leonard, they were close to losing him to their in-state […]
Read MoreNBA Insider Reveals What Thunder Wanted From Raptors For Paul George
The Oklahoma City Thunder shocked the rest of the NBA this weekend by shipping out All-Star swingman Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a blockbuster trade. Moving to Southern California should keep him content, especially when you consider that he almost found himself playing in Toronto. Once George requested a trade […]
Read MoreHow Much Money Kawhi Leonard Passed Up To Sign With Clippers
After almost a week of waiting for Kawhi Leonard’s decision, the All-Star forward shocked the basketball world by signing with the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Leonard took meetings in free agency with the Clippers, Lakers and Raptors. All three teams were willing to offer him a max contract, but apparently money wasn’t a huge […]
Read MoreRaptors Player’s New Tweet About Kawhi Leonard Is Going Viral
The entire NBA – fans, players, coaches, etc – are waiting to find out what Kawhi Leonard will do in free agency. It turns out his Toronto Raptors teammates are hungry to find out as well. Raptors big man Serge Ibaka has been active on Twitter during Kawhi’s free agency process. Ibaka took to Twitter […]
Read MoreCris Carter Provides Big Update On Kawhi Leonard’s Decision
Earlier today, Cris Carter revealed on FS1’s First Things First that he expects Kawhi Leonard to announce his decision very soon. It was a pleasant surprise for fans anxiously waiting to find out where the All-Star forward will play. Unfortunately, it appears that is not the case anymore. According to Carter, the timeline for Leonard’s decision […]
Read MoreCris Carter Reveals When He Expects Kawhi Leonard’s Decision
Unlike most free agents this offseason, Kawhi Leonard is taking his time before choosing his destination. The three teams in the running for him are the Los Angeles Clippers, Lakers and the Toronto Raptors. Leonard is undoubtedly the top player available this offseason. He proved his value this past season by leading Toronto to its […]
Read MoreCris Carter Reveals Latest Update On Kawhi Leonard’s Decision Date
It feels as if the entire NBA is waiting for Kawhi Leonard to make his decision in free agency. Well, it sounds like everyone will have to wait a little longer. Leonard is the top player on the open market, following his tremendous season with the Toronto Raptors. The only suitors for Leonard are the […]
Read MoreRaptors Player’s Tweets About Kawhi Leonard Are Going Viral
Kawhi Leonard has the entire NBA community waiting on edge for a free agency decision. It turns out he has his Toronto Raptors teammates doing the same. Raptors big man Serge Ibaka has taken to Twitter this evening to weigh in on Kawhi Leonard and his free agency decision. Ibaka, who has one year left […]
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