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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal warns Lakers not to trade Lebron James
Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal issued a stark warning to the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, saying despite an abysmal season, it would be a huge mistake to trade the team’s biggest su...
The San Antonio Spurs Are Fully In Control Of Their Own Destiny
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 25: Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with head coach … [+] Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs during overtime against the Washington Wizards...
Solana, Pantera Capital, NBA Owners Invest in NFT Fantasy Basketball Game
In brief Fast Break Labs is the startup behind the Virtual Basketball Association. It’s attracted capital from NBA owners, early-stage venture firms, and Solana Ventures. A Web3 startup aiming t...
Cleveland, LeBron James Still Stick With Channing Frye After Retirement
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Channing Frye (9) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23). Toronto Star via Getty Images After 14 seasons in the league, big man Channing Frye has been retired no...
Main Takeaways From NBA All-Star Weekend In Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of Team LeBron dribbles against LaMelo Ball #2 of … [+] Team Durant during the second half of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage...
LeBron James Has Laid Foundation For Lakers Divorce
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: LeBron James reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75th … [+] Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on ...
‘My Last Year Will Be Played With Bronny’
COLUMBUS, OH – DECEMBER 14: LeBron ‘Bronny’ James Jr. #0 of Sierra Canyon High School is greeted by … [+] his father LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers following the Ohio S...
Time Is Just Right For Cleveland’s All-Star Showcase
Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Getty Images In November 2018, when the city of Cleveland, backed by its Cavaliers, was awarded the 2022 NBA All-Star game, there was some head-scratchin...
NBA Top Shot: 30 NFTs up for auction including All-Stars VIP Pass
NBA Top Shot, a collaboration between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Dapper Labs, has announced that it is auctioning off 30 new NFTs representing each NBA team and granting each owner ...
NBA Top Shot to Auction NFTs That Grant Five Years of VIP All-Star Game Access
In brief NBA Top Shot will auction off 30 NFTs, each of which earns holders access to the next five NBA All-Star Games plus related benefits. Dapper and the NBA will also give away one additional NFT ...
Investing In Young Players Could Be Smart Plan For Clippers
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 08: Luke Kennard #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers brings the ball up … [+] court during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on February 08, 202...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Asks To Reevaluate Vaccine Mandate Keeping Unvaccinated Kyrie Irving Sidelined
Topline National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver questioned a New York City Covid-19 vaccine requirement Wednesday that bars Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving from playing in home games ...
All-NBA Nod Could Land Chicago Bulls Star Zach LaVine $245 Million
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 01: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls in the game against the Orlando … [+] Magic at United Center on February 01, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: U...
Blockchain aid to minimize world hunger by NBA merch designer
Blockchain will be used by Shawn Kurz to reduce worldwide hunger Traditional charity systems will be removed for the good by the new platform FoodChain Global token (FOOD) is a digital asset product...
As James Harden Sought An Exit From Nets, Jarrett Allen Became An All-Star With Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen (31) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of an … [+] NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb 6, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) AS...
NBA merch designer turned to blockchain to help end world hunger
When he’s not designing merch for the NBA or supplying coffee for big retailers, Shawn Kurz is fighting world hunger with the help of blockchain technology. Motivated to mend the shortcomings of trad...
With Trade Of James Harden, ‘Scary Hours’ Proves A Tease For The Brooklyn Nets
FILE – Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) is shown during the first half of an NBA basketball … [+] game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in San Antonio. The Philad...
What’s Next For Sixers After James Harden-Ben Simmons Megadeal At Trade Deadline?
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 06: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets smiles towards Joel … [+] Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Cente...
Chicago Bulls Banking On Getting Healthy After Quiet 2022 NBA Trade Deadline
The Chicago Bulls didn’t make any moves ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline, instead banking on the … [+] returns of Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and others to help. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFel...
Dallas Mavericks Deal Kristaps Porzingis To Washington Wizards Prior To NBA Trade Deadline
Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale, right, guards Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) in the … [+] second half during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Salt Lake C...
Chicago Bulls Head Into 2022 NBA Trade Deadline With Little Buzz
CHICAGO, IL – FEBRUARY 06: Chicago Bulls Guard Lonzo Ball (2) looks on from the bench during a NBA … [+] game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls on February 6, 2022 at th...
Why The Denver Nuggets’ Bench, Now Bottom Five In The NBA, May See Improvement Going Forward
Denver Nuggets rookie Bones Hyland has taken over at backup point guard, one of the many ways the … [+] team is looking to improve its struggling bench play. Getty Images The bad news: he Denver...
Nets Not Trading James Harden, Nash Says
Topline Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash told reporters Sunday the team will not be trading guard James Harden, as Thursday trade deadline looms, despite reports the front office has been exploring...
Private equity sports investments neared $2 billion in 2021, NBA hot
Ballboys wear gloves while handling warmup basketballs as a precautionary measure prior to an NBA game between the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 9, 2020 in Atlanta, ...
How Sixers Could Tempt Nets Into Dealing James Harden Ahead Of NBA Trade Deadline
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 06: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers strips the ball … [+] from James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Wells Fargo...
Charlotte Hornets Trade Deadline Primer: Defensive Upgrades
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 14: JaVale McGee #00 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a dunk while being … [+] guarded by Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter at Gainbr...
Why Immanuel Quickley Should Be Starting For The New York Knicks
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Immanuel Quickley of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three-point … [+] basket during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on...
LeBron James’ Recent Comments Is Setting Up Eventual Exit From Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James is prepping for his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ASSOCIATED PRESS It feels like we’ve seen this story before and it looks like we’re seeing it again when i...