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Joel Embiid had some explaining to do. During Game 1 of the 76ers’ playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Embiid and Amir Johnson were spotted on the sideline looking at what appeared to be text messages on Johnson’s. Johnson, who was inactive for the game, was seen pulling out a cell phone before he and his Philadelphia […]
In 2018, the LeBron James Family Foundation established the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio. Specifically set up with the intention of providing education targeted towards at-risk youth, the school currently teaches grades three and four with plans to expand to grades one through eight by 2022. The New York Times reports that the school […]
Brandon ‘BDot’ Armstrong first gained a lot of attention for his spot-on impressions of all-star NBA players, including Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and James Harden, among many others. Now, he’s breaking out in the world of music as Dot with his debut rap single “League Him.” Speaking about the release, Dot said, “‘League Him’ is […]
The Sacramento Kings have fired head coach Dave Joerger and reports claim they have their sights set a few hours down I-5 while hunting for a replacement. According to The Athletic‘s Sam Amick, the Kings want to bring in struggling Lakers head coach Luke Walton. Can confirm @wojespn report that Kings GM Vlade Divac will fire coach […]
Kyrie Irving‘s eighth NBA season has been a growing experience. Throughout the 2018-19 campaign, Irving, 27, has confronted the media dissecting his every move. The newfound elevated media attention has resulted in Kyrie dealing with everything that comes with being a superstar in the league, a role that he avoided while playing in the immense shadow of LeBron James in Cleveland, and dodged in his injury-riddled […]
Dirk Nowitzki has officially announced his retirement after playing 21 seasons in the NBA. Dirk officially announces that he is retiring. 😢😢 (via @NBATV) pic.twitter.com/z0UYrvgGBq — Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) April 10, 2019 Dirk makes it official at 10:27 p.m. “As you guys might expect, this is my last home game.” — […]
Magic Johnson is stepping down from his position as president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Johnson has held the post since February of 2017. Magic Johnson has stepped down from President of Basketball Ops of the Lakers. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 10, 2019 Johnson’s decision comes […]
Anthony Davis would never let his relationship with the Pelicans degrade to the point where he’s sniping them during the season. But before what probably will be the last game of his disappointing 7-season run with New Orleans, Davis couldn’t help but get a little bit of a dig in. Davis wore a t-shirt that […]
The Virginia Cavaliers beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders after going into overtime on Monday night to become the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champions. It’s the first time the Cavaliers have won a men’s basketball national championship. The game took place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The final score was 77-85. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!!@UVAMensHoops IS THE […]
Here’s a wholesome post for you to end or begin your day with. On Sunday, Dwyane Wade‘s 11-year-old son, Zion, made an appearance at a Miami Beach Pride march. Wade wasn’t able to make an in-person appearance alongside his son, on account of having a game in Toronto and all, but he did make a note […]
