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Kevin Durant on the sideline

Kevin Durant explains why trade demands are good for the NBA

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both made trade requests earlier this month that were granted by the Brooklyn Nets, and the two superstars have faced some criticism for bolting after things did not go their way. Neither player feels that the backlash …

Mac McClung talks with the media

1 judge prevented Mac McClung from having all perfect scores in dunk contest

Mac McClung put on a show at the dunk contest on Saturday night in Salt Lake City to win the competition, achieving perfect dunks on nearly every attempt. In fact, if not for one judge, he would have received perfect scores on every single one of his …

Mac McClung in the area

Mac McClung steals show with perfect scores in dunk contest

Mac McClung won the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk contest and stole the show in the process, achieving perfect scores on three of his dunks. McClung is a two-way player for the Philadelphia 76ers and participated in this year’s dunk contest, which was …

Brittney Griner smiles

Brittney Griner lands deal with WNBA team for 2023 season

Brittney Griner is officially returning to the WNBA following her release from Russia. Josh Weinfuss and M.A. Voepel of ESPN reported on Saturday that Griner has agreed to a deal with the Phoenix Mercury. She is getting a one-year contract and will …

Lonzo Ball holds the ball

Bulls expected to make tough decision with Lonzo Ball after All-Star break

2022-23 is shaping up to be another lost year for Lonzo Ball. KC Johnson of NBC Sports said this week on the “Bulls Talk Podcast” that it seems like a foregone conclusion that the Chicago Bulls will announce after the All-Star break that …

Kyrie Irving giving an interview

Kyrie Irving takes issue with term ‘load management’

Kyrie Irving has found himself something new to yell off into the void about. The Dallas Mavericks guard spoke with reporters at All-Star Weekend on Saturday and voiced a bizarre (but extremely on-brand) complaint. Irving said that he takes exception …

LeBron James looking on

High school player had savage taunt for LeBron James

One high school player had quite the experience on Tuesday by hitting a game-winning shot in front of LeBron James, then making the most of it. Bishop Montgomery High School (Torrance, Calif.) guard Christian Jones hit a game-winning three in the …

Kevin Love smiling

Cavaliers make big Kevin Love announcement after buyout

Kevin Love has officially been bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the organization made a fairly significant announcement while wishing him farewell. In a statement announcing Love’s buyout, Cavaliers president Koby Altman said …

Anthony Edwards in his Timberwolves jersey

Anthony Edwards has trash talk for Kevin Durant, Suns

Ja Morant is not the only young star who is trying to put the Western Conference on notice. Speaking with SiriusXM NBA Radio at All-Star Weekend on Saturday, Minnesota Timberwolves phenom Anthony Edwards was asked about the big acquisitions in the …

Giannis Antetokounmpo warming up

Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals notable career ambition for after he retires

Giannis Antetokounmpo is already thinking about what lies on the other side of his NBA career. Speaking with reporters at NBA All-Star Weekend on Friday, the Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo revealed the interesting career ambition that he has for …

Kevin Durant in street clothes

Charles Barkley thinks Kevin Durant can do 1 big thing with Suns

Charles Barkley thinks Kevin Durant’s trade to the Phoenix Suns is the perfect opportunity for the star to change an important narrative. Barkley was asked if he believes Durant can claim the role of “bus driver” with the Suns, …

Kevin Love in warmups

Report: 1 Eastern Conference team emerges as favorite to sign Kevin Love

Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers are parting ways, and the veteran forward appears to already have a preferred destination on the open market. The Miami Heat are the favorites to sign Love after his buyout is completed, according to Shams …

Charles Barkley on the sideline

Charles Barkley issues big warning to NBA players

Charles Barkley has issued a warning to NBA players about their conduct and how it could soon lead to the league's first lockout since 2011.

Dwyane Wade looking on

Finalists for this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame class is loaded

Dwyane Wade is among a star-studded list of finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Giannis Antetokounmpo talking to Richard Jefferson

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes savage shot at referee Marc Davis on hot mic

NBA referee Marc Davis is taking heat even during All-Star Weekend. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo went viral Friday for his savage comment that was picked up by a hot mic. Antetokounmpo was serving as a coach for Dwyane Wade’s …

Fred VanVleet in a hoodie

Fred VanVleet pulls notable move ahead of his free agency

Fred VanVleet is going mainstream as he tries to land a big payday this offseason. Klutch Sports announced Friday that VanVleet has signed with their agency. The Toronto Raptors guard can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer if he turns …

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