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Mark Cuban says Mavericks will accept Dogecoin cryptocurrency for purchases

In case there was any doubt, Mark Cuban is officially the spiciest meme lord among all the NBA owners. Cuban announced this week that his Dallas Mavericks will begin accept the popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin for purchases of tickets and merchandise. …

Kevin Garnett during warmups

Kevin Garnett withdraws bid to buy Wolves, takes more shots at owner

Much like he did with the rare opal in “Uncut Gems,” Kevin Garnett is taking himself out of the bidding in the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The retired Wolves great announced via Instagram on Tuesday that he and his ownership group …

LeBron James in his Lakers uniform

LeBron James explains why Utah Jazz players went last in All-Star draft

The Utah Jazz’s star players complained on Wednesday about the lack of respect they receive. Their arguments got a whole lot stronger after Thursday’s events. LeBron James and Kevin Durant got to pick their teams for the All-Star Game on …

LaMelo Ball

Michael Jordan has very high praise for LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball’s strong rookie season has won him the approval of no less an authority than his team’s owner, Michael Jordan. Jordan praised Ball, the Charlotte Hornets’ No. 3 overall pick, for adapting to the NBA far more quickly than …

Ben Simmons handling a basketball

Doc Rivers lobbies for Ben Simmons as Defensive Player of the Year

It may only be March, but that’s not too early for Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers to lobby on behalf of one of his players for some hardware at the end of the season. Rivers made an impassioned campaign speech on behalf of Ben Simmons on …

Eric Gordon

Eric Gordon receiving significant trade interest

If you’re wondering about a player who could be traded ahead of the March 25 deadline, look no further than Eric Gordon. Gordon is a scorer off the bench and somewhat of an unnecessary luxury item for a team like Houston, which has dwindling …

Montrezl Harrell

Video: Montrezl Harrell got called for a technical foul for a ridiculous reason

One referee had zero tolerance for Montrezl Harrell on Wednesday night. Harrell was called for a technical foul during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. His offense? Yelling out “and 1” …

Donovan Mitchell with a ball

Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert livid with officials after Jazz’s loss

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert were livid with the officials after their Utah Jazz lost 131-123 in overtime to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Mitchell was ejected from the game late in OT after continuing to complain to officials. He …

Lou Williams

Lou Williams will retire if Clippers trade him?

Any NBA team hoping to trade for Lou Williams before this year’s deadline is probably spit out of luck. The LA Clippers guard made an interesting revelation about his NBA future on Wednesday. Replying to a troll who commented on one of his …

Zach LaVine

This viral dunk had fans wanting Zach LaVine in the Dunk Contest

Zach LaVine has proven his prowess at dunks as a two-time winner of the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest. Now fans are hungry for more after he whetted their appetites. Before Wednesday’s game between his Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans …

Alex Caruso shoots a basketball

Alex Caruso turned down invite to compete in Dunk Contest

This year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest was almost going to be the single greatest event in the history of Western civilization. Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso revealed this week that he received an invite from the league to compete at the …

Shaq wrestling table

Video: Shaq gets hit with chair, breaks table in AEW match

Shaq is known to branch out well beyond the basketball world. The Basketball Hall of Famer has frequently found himself involved in the world of wrestling. His latest foray has been into All Elite Wrestling, where on Wednesday he had his first match. …

Toronto Raptors

Report: Raptors coaching staff may have played role in COVID-19 outbreak

The Toronto Raptors are set to return to action on Wednesday night for the first time since last Friday due to COVID-19 positives within the team. The Raptors did not play Sunday’s scheduled game against the Chicago Bulls, and Wednesday’s …

James Harden

James Harden shares thoughts on reception he might get in Houston

James Harden is returning to Houston on Wednesday night for the first time since he forced the Rockets to trade him, and it will be interesting to see how the Brooklyn Nets star is received at the Toyota Center. It sounds like Harden is hoping for a …

Shaquille O'Neal on a TNT set

Video: Dwyane Wade catches Shaq sleeping backstage

Dwyane Wade caught his TNT crewmate Shaquille O’Neal sleeping on Tuesday. Wade and Shaq are two of the analysts during TNT’s NBA coverage on Tuesday nights. Wade posted two videos on Instagram that showed Shaq appearing to take a nap …

Chris Paul Suns

Chris Paul expected to make jump from player to NBA head coach?

Chris Paul is recognized as being not only one of the most talented players in the NBA, but also one of the most cerebral. He has a high basketball IQ as a player, and is a team leader as well as player union leader. Given all that, it’s no …

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