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Chemistry continues to be an inexact science. It’s subjectivity resides in the complexity of human interaction, and never is this more clear than on a sports teams. That’s particularly true for heavily-scrutinized teams like the Golden State Warriors. That’s why David West might’ve really been the one the head off the Draymond Green dispute with Kevin Durant that threatened to […]
Ownership remains a largely unexplored frontier for NBA superstars. It signifies wealth over riches. So far, despite the high demand for their services, only Michael Jordan has been able to translate his on-court success into possession of an NBA franchise, with the Charlotte Hornets. Despite the rarity of a player-turned-owner, Kevin Durant told Nick Friedell of ESPN he’s definitely […]
Over the past year, the Sixers have been at the center of one of the most bizarre sports stories in recent memory. No, we don’t mean the one about their former GM getting fired for putting his own players on blast from a burner Twitter account. And we’re not talking about Zhaire Smith missing his […]
Derek Fisher is getting another chance to prove himself as a head coach with the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. Prior to the introductory press conference scheduled for Friday, Fisher released a statement emphasizing the goals he has set out for himself with this new opportunity. “I’m excited to be the new head coach of […]
The summer of 2019 is set to be another big one for NBA free agents. The top name to watch is Kevin Durant, who can again opt out of his contract with the Warriors to become a free agent. He did the same thing this past July, opting out before re-signing another 1-and-1 deal that gives […]
On Monday night, LeBron James Jr. (Bronny) suited up for Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California for his inaugural game as an eighth grader. As a bit of a surprise to his dad, Bronny was rocking the No. 23 jersey after previously wearing No. 0 in AAU play. LeBron James, the elder, wears the same number for the Lakers, and it’s what […]
The Jail Blazers era has come to define the late 1990s and early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers, when a medley of talent meshed with some of the more flamboyant characters in NBA history. The team made as many headlines for their off-court exploits as they did for playing basketball. Damon Stoudemire, Rasheed Wallace, Jermaine O’Neal, Zach Randolph, J.R. Rider, Greg […]
Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley isn’t afraid to stand up for himself when he thinks an injustice has occurred, and that’s exactly what happened on Sunday night when he was ejected against the Mavericks in the fourth quarter. Beverley was tossed after throwing the basketball at a fan, later identified as Don Knobler, who was heckling him. Beverley […]
Mark your calendars for Christmas Day because Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t going to be in the holiday spirit when the Milwaukee Bucks take on the New York Knicks. The Greek Freak has his sights set on punching Mario Hezonja next time their paths cross. Following the Bucks’ 136-134 overtime loss to the Knicks, Antetokounmpo was asked […]
Steph Curry responded to a nine-year-old girl who just wants to rock some Curry 5s. The Golden State Warriors star received a letter from Riley Morrison, a basketball-playing NorCal kid. In the letter, Morrison explained that she was upset that she couldn’t buy Curry’s sneakers for her upcoming basketball season. “My dad and I visited […]
