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Who, precisely, qualifies as a sleeper? College basketball fans know the definition and qualifications vary depending on whom you’re talking to when it’s NCAA Tournament time. But with the greatest sporting event on the American calendar set to tip off this week, it’s necessary to pinpoint a few sleepers talented enough to wreck some havoc […]
Being traded to another team is one of the hardest things a basketball player ever has to do, emotionally speaking. After years with the same squad, playing to home crowds night after night, making championship runs, selling jerseys with their name emblazoned on the back, the city takes an ownership stake in the person—and to […]
Anyone who is anyone has a Prince story. Former NBA star Alonzo Mourning shared his Prince story during an appearance on Legends Live with Trill Withers. Mourning remembers going to Prince’s Paisley Park in Minnesota to attend what he believes to be the “livest party” he’s ever been to in his whole career. Some highlights from the memorable […]
Last Chance U is one of Netflix’s greatest hits, striking a chord among both sports fans and viewers simply seeking entertainment and good storytelling. Since its debut in 2016, the documentary series has developed a loyal fan base. It spent five seasons chronicling the emotional terrain of junior college football, with student-athletes attempting to overcome […]
Dan Gilbert’s resentment towards LeBron James is well documented. So it should come as no surprise that the Cavaliers boss didn’t want to let Baron Davis out of his deal to play with James and the Miami Heat. The former All-Star made the revelation in a Tweet on Tuesday. “I remember Dan Gilbert sent a message to me […]
Here’s some news sure to crush any Toronto Raptors fan’s heart: Kyle Lowry reportedly expects to be traded this season, and has not been shy in telling people about it. The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo joined the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, where he said that the Raptors’ point guard has been telling people he believes […]
The NBA dunk contest can be hit-or-miss, especially when the game’s biggest stars don’t take part. And since this year’s crop of dunkers were relative unknowns, at least for casual basketball fans, it’s no surprise that the reaction to Sunday’s contest was tepid at best. In the end, Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons beat Knicks rookie Obi Toppin and Pacers […]
Philadelphia’s dynamic duo has been ruled out of this year’s All-Star Game. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday that Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid will not be allowed to participate in the night’s contest. Per Woj’s sources, both Embiid and Simmons came in contact with a barber who tested positive for COVID-19. After additional tests, the […]
The NBA is cracking down on unsanctioned All-Star Game events. According to the New York Times’ Marc Stein, the league has issued about 200 hundred cease-and-desist letters to party promoters in Atlanta, ahead of Sunday’s game at State Farm Arena. The letters were reportedly sent to those who are using the ASG logo and name to promote parties taking place […]
On the eve of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, league commissioner Adam Silver was asked about LeBron James’ public opposition to the annual event. The Lakers star made the comments in early February, as the league was finalizing its plans for All-Star Weekend in Atlanta. James told reporters he didn’t understand why NBA officials were even considering going through […]
