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Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo makes his case for why he should have been chosen over Marcus Smart and Rudy Gobert for the Defensive Player of the Year award over the last two seasons. “I guard 1-5,” Adebayo told Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks of his ability to defend all five positions on the court. “It’s not a lot of us. Me, Draymond [Green], Giannis [Antetoukoumpo]. Who else?” Adebayo […]
When it comes to styling a 6-foot-10 athlete, fit can often become the biggest challenge. Just ask Bobby Wesley, a personal stylist who counts Paolo Banchero among his celebrity clients. Wesley worked with Banchero during the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend, where the Orlando Magic forward rocked a number of eye-catching looks for Kevin Durant’s Brunch, his Rising Star tunnel walk, and a courtside […]
UPDATED 2/21/23, 10:00 p.m. ET: Brittney Griner is back on the court. The WNBA star was photographed smiling in her Phoenix Mercury practice gear on Tuesday. The team took to Instagram to share a few pictures (above), writing, “There she is.” Griner just signed a new one-year contract with the team. General manager Jim Pitman told the Associated Press, […]
The NBA All-Star Game is one of sport’s best annual events, but let’s be honest—it’s usually not because of the thrilling on-court action. As cool as it is to see the biggest names in basketball team up for one night only, the magic often tends to fade somewhere right around the third or fourth uncontested […]
Simu Liu participated in the 2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday in Utah and seemed to have a great time outside of one moment. During the game, a since-criticized decision was made to feature Liu alongside a fan for a celebrity look-alike cam segment that some called out as racist. The Shang-Chi and the Legend of […]
It’s mid February. For a lot of people, that probably reminds them of roses and heart-shaped chocolates. In 2023, it connotes abnormally warm weather. But for basketball fans, it means it’s time for NBA All-Star Weekend. And while seeing all of the best players in the world playing on one court is amazing, it isn’t the only […]
James Harden has been very vocal about his frustrations with how things were going in Brooklyn. After the Sixers knocked off the Nets 101-98 Saturday night, Harden opened up about his tenure with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, if there was anything different the Nets could have done to keep him, and the drama surrounding […]
Even during the NFL’s biggest week of the season, the NBA has stolen the headlines. This year’s trade deadline was initially expected to be one the quietest transaction periods we’ve seen in recent years with the most sought after player being OG Anunoby. That all quickly changed when Kyrie Irving demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. […]
The first NBA-themed restaurant will open in Toronto on Queens Quay East this spring. It will feature custom art and decor, food and beverage programs, a retail space as well as outdoor and private dining. “There’s no better location for the first NBA Courtside Restaurant than Canada, where basketball has a rich history and tradition,” said […]
Russell Westbrook’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers may be coming to an end. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic and Stadium, the Lakers are discussing a three-team that would send Westbrook to the Utah Jazz. Later Wednesday he added that, per his sources, the three teams are “finalizing trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt to […]
