Welcome to the bubble in the bubble. The NBA announced that 22 teams will return to action at the end of July at Disneyworld to play eight games to determine playoff seeding. Do any of these NBA bubble teams have a legitimate chance at securing a playoff spot? Is this […]
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NBA Coach of Year: Mike Budenholzer or Nick Nurse?
Budz or NN? For the second year in a row, the 2020 NBA Coach of the Year boils down to a two-man race between Mike Budenholzer (Milwaukee Bucks) and Nick Nurse (Toronto Raptors). Last season, Budenholzer edged out Nurse to win the 2019 Coach of the Year. According to a […]
Blazers Almost Traded Clyde Drexler to Sonics in 1995, Damian Lillard to Knicks in 2018
This week, two bombshells were revealed about Portland Trail Blazers involving their two beloved shooting guards. In 1995, the Seattle Sonics wanted to acquire Clyde Drexler in a trade, but Portland traded Drexler to the Houston Rockets instead. In the summer of 2018, the Blazers almost sent Damian Lillard to […]
Allen Iverson’s Reebok Retirement Plan Includes a $32M Bonus in 2030
Allen Iverson officially retired from the NBA in 2013 but thanks to Reebok, he’s still receiving $800,000 a year. Better yet, the 11-time All-Star can collect another $32 million bonus from the athletic shoe company in 10 years. Iverson celebrated his 45th birthday this week. That’s the earliest age at […]
Who Will Go No. 1? Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, or Obi Toppin?
DraftKings updated its odds on which player will end up as the #1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and Anthony Edwards (Georgia) is the overall favorite at -110. Big man James Wiseman (Memphis) and LaMelo Ball (Illawarra Hawks) are also among the top-three betting favorites as a potential first […]
Some NBA Players Reluctant to Restart Season in Orlando, League Unlikely to Punish Holdouts
A group of NBA players has raised concerns about returning to play in Orlando next month, though nobody has officially petitioned to opt-out of the season resumption, according to an ESPN report. ESPN cited sources who said that a “faction†of about 40 to 50 players expressed uncertainty about the […]
Being Heard: Natasha Cloud’s Groundbreaking Converse Deal
Converse has signed Natasha Cloud, the first woman basketball player to endorse its shoes. In doing so, the WNBA Mystics guard follows in the footsteps of some of basketball’s legends — from Chuck Taylor to Julius Erving. But even before the groundbreaking announcement, Cloud made headlines with an important message, […]
Stop the L-Train, LaMarcus Aldridge Dunzo
San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge won’t return to the team after undergoing surgery to repair his shoulder injury. Aldridge, 34, went under the knife in April to repair a rotator cuff debridement injury. Even with the delayed return to the season and postseason, Aldridge hasn’t fully recovered from […]
Sushi Date Night at Nobu with Devin Booker and Kendall Jenner
TMZ reported that Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker were spotted at Nobu in Malibu for a fancy sushi dinner before Booker reported to the Phoenix Suns for the continuation of the NBA season and playoffs. “They both looked really good,” said TMZ. “In fact, Kendall walked out of the restaurant […]
LBJ, AD, and BB? LA Lakers Interested in Wiz’s Bradley Beal
Bradley Beal, the star guard from the Washington Wizards, has drawn the eye of the Los Angeles Lakers. Beal’s name popped up in multiple trade rumors involving the Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans, and the Lakers. In reality, the chances that the Lakers pull off a trade for Beal are […]
NBA Sixth Man of the Year: Dennis Schroder or Montrezl Harrell?
Schro or Trez? Who was the dominant reserve player this season? Dennis Schroder (Oklahoma City Thunder) or Montrezl Harrell (Los Angeles Clippers) are the favorites to win the 2020 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Either Schroder or Harrell will dethrone Lou Williams (LA Clippers), who won the NBA Sixth […]
Gambling Movies: ‘Uncut Gems’ (2019) with Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler plays Howard Ratner, a degenerate gambler from New York City’s Diamond District in “Uncut Gems,” a 2019 film directed by the Safdie Brothers (Benny and Josh). This intense and neurotic gambling movie takes place in 2012 and also stars Kevin Garnett playing himself. The 2012 NBA Eastern Conference […]
Rapinoe Opts Out of NWSL Tourney, Durant Buys MLS Team Stake
Megan Rapinoe has decided to opt out of the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) upcoming tournament. Meanwhile, NBA’s Kevin Durant acquired a 2% stake in Philadelphia’s Major League Soccer Team (MLS) team. Apparently, even without scheduled seasons, US soccer can still make news. Megan Rapinoe’s coach Farid Benstiti was dismayed […]
WNBA Proposes Playing 22-Game Season at IMG Academy in Florida
ESPN reported Thursday that the WNBA is proposing a 22-game season to players, one that would be played entirely at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The plan remains tentative, with the league aiming to hold its playoffs in October. Players Yet to Respond to WNBA Plan Players only recently […]
Hall of Fame Player and Ex-Coach Wes Unseld Dies at 74
Baltimore Bullets All-Star forward and Washington Bullets ex-head coach, Wes Unseld, passed away at 74. Unseld also worked in the front office as general manager of the Washington Wizards. Unseld is known as one of two players in NBA history to win the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable […]
Adam Silver Considering Options to Protect Older Coaches When NBA Returns
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says that some older coaches may not be able to sit on the bench when the league returns to action due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Silver made his comments on Thursday’s episode of Inside the NBA, suggesting that he had an interest in […]
Lakers, Bucks, Clippers 2020 Title Favorites in 22-Team NBA Playoff Format
With the NBA resuming with 22 teams playing an eight-game regular season to determine playoff seeding, William Hill released updated odds on who is likely to win the 2020 NBA championships, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and LA Clippers among the favorites at the top of the futures […]
WNBA Considering Locations in Florida, Las Vegas for Single Site Season
The Associated Press reported Wednesday that the WNBA plans to hold its season in a single location, provided the league plays at all in 2020. According to the report, the MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and the IMG Academy in Florida are the leading contenders to host the WNBA. Engelbert […]
NBA Aiming to Restart Season with 22 Teams, Hold Finals in October
The NBA is finalizing plans to restart its season on July 31, with an eye toward wrapping up the finals by Oct. 12 if a Game 7 were to be necessary. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the NBA’s Board of Governors will vote on a proposal Thursday, after the league […]
Golden State or Miami Greek Freak, Can Milwaukee Bucks Retain Giannis Antetokounmpo?
If the Milwaukee Bucks can’t keep Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s no shortage of teams that would love to have the Greek Freak play for them, particularly the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo is the best player on the Milwaukee Bucks in the 50 years, since they drafted […]