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In Episode 4, Season 5 of “The Shop,” Lakers forward LeBron James was asked if he’d rather play with Stephen Curry and the Warriors or join the Celtics. “It’d be Golden State. I would love to get into a pissing match with Draymond Green. I love when somebody cuss me out,” explained James. In April, […]
On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers officially named Darvin Ham head coach. General manager Rob Pelinka released a statement: “When someone begins his NBA coaching career at the G League level and goes all the way through playing an integral role on the front bench of an NBA championship team, it really speaks to a […]
Lakers forward LeBron James is now the first active NBA player to become a billionaire. According to Forbes, the 18-time All-Star now has a net worth of $1 billion. Michael Jordan became a billionaire as an owner in 2014. Jordan officially retired from basketball after the 2002-03 season. Plus, Kobe Bryant reached billionaire status during retirement. Based […]
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was spotted at the Catch restaurant in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Outside the restaurant, he was asked about his meal by a TMZ cameraman. “Expensive, expensive. This city is not for me,” said the Greek Freak. Then, the cameraman commented, “Hey, nothing can be expensive when you’re enjoying time with […]
One of the most viral NBA trade rumors this week now pertains to the Cavaliers showing interest in Mike Conley and Andrew Wiggins. In the HoopsHype Podcast, Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor mentioned to Michael Scotto that “Wiggins is one that I’ve kicked around inside the walls of Cleveland.” Additionally, Fedor pointed out that Cavaliers head coach […]
According to multiple sources, the Los Angeles Lakers have no plans to give up a first-round draft pick to trade Russell Westbrook. Per Jovan Buha of The Athletic, teams have been inquiring for Westbrook, and the interested general managers are also seeking a minimum of one first-round draft pick as well. However, the Lakers front […]
Nets center Nic Claxton is now a restricted free agent. The team selected Claxton 31st overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. On Jul. 7, 2019, the center signed a three-year, minimum-salary contract with the organization. For the latest NBA news, general manager Sean Marks is aiming to re-sign Claxton this offseason. Therefore, according to Sean […]
NBA rumors are a dime a dozen each season, and this one particular story pertains to Phil Jackson wanting the Lakers to trade LeBron James. As ridiculous as it sounds, maybe it’s not far off from the truth. When Bill Plaschke of The Los Angeles Times went on “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” he discussed this […]
Nets guard Kyrie Irving discussed his thoughts on playing with LeBron James and the Cavaliers on the newest episode of “I Am Athlete.” In the 2016 NBA Finals, the Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 series deficit against the Warriors to win their first NBA championship. The fanbase and the organization thanked Irving for sinking the Game […]
Heat guard Jimmy Butler celebrated his team’s series-ending victory over the 76ers in Game 6 of the conference semifinals by trashing Tobias Harris. The 11th-year veteran did not hold back. As Butler walked into the locker room, the guard was filmed yelling, “Tobias Harris over me?!” And his expletive-filled rant in the video refers to […]
