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These Are The 100 Best Quotes From The Second Half Of The 2017-18 NBA Season
Getty Image The second half of the NBA season was just as entertaining as the first. The regular season wrapped up on Wednesday night with a playoff spot on the line and various teams still jostling...
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Damon Stoudamire Talks Basketball In Canada And Life As A Head Coach
Getty Image On May 9, Red Bull Media House and the National Film Board of Canada will release True North, a nine-part documentary series that takes a in-depth look at basketball in Canada and the...
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NBA Players Turn To Fishing As A Way To Wind Down And Escape The Spotlight
Getty Image Despite having an 82-game regular season schedule and the postseason grind, NBA players have no shortage of hobbies away from the court. Between the offseason and the downtime in between...
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These Are The Top-10 Moments In Raptors Franchise History
Uproxx/Getty During the 2016 NBA Playoffs, as the Raptors finally made their way out of the first round and slogged their way through two seven-game series wins over the Pacers and Heat, it started to...
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Nick Nurse’s Coaching Odyssey Perfectly Prepared Him For The Moment In Toronto
Getty Image Ed. note: The following is an excerpt from the book We The Champs: The Toronto Raptors’ Historic Run to the 2019 NBA Title by Alex Wong and Sean Woodley. The Des Moines Register’s 1985...
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The 100 Best Quotes From The First Half Of The NBA Season
Getty Image / Uproxx We’re technically well past the official first half of the 2019-20 NBA regular season, but who is really counting? Real ones know All-Star Weekend is the true halfway point of the...
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Ahmad Rashad And Willow Bay Look Back On The Incomparable ‘Inside Stuff’
Getty Image In 1990, Ahmad Rashad was in the midst of transitioning from an All-Pro NFL player to a national broadcaster. After his final season in 1982 with the Minnesota Vikings, Rashad joined NBC...
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How The NBA’s Bubble Is Impacting The People Who Make The Gameday Experience...
Getty Image The return of the NBA inside the Disney World Bubble has offered a brief semblance of normalcy for basketball fans. The players are the same. The postseason format has not changed. The...
View ArticleChris Bosh’s Latest Photobomb: Matthew McConaughey At The Emmys
Chris Bosh has become well known for his photobombing in the NBA. He was at the primetime Emmy Awards last night and unleashed his latest epic. Photobombing has become a trend in the NBA. Last year,...
View ArticleLarry Drew On Bucks Firing: “No Hard Feelings”
Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Larry Drew talked about his abrupt dismissal in a recent interview, and while he was miffed at his dismissal, he doesn’t hold any ill-will after it all went down. In...
View ArticleJoel Embiid On Why Shabazz Napier Gets Dunked On By LeBron In NBA 2K15 Trailer
2K Sports released an extended trailer for NBA 2K15 this week. In it, Miami Heat rookie guard Shabazz Napier is featured prominently towards the end when he’s on the receiving end of a slam dunk from...
View ArticleDick Bavetta’s Three Favorite NBA Crowds: L.A., New York, Boston
Recently retired NBA referee Dick Bavetta named his three favorite NBA crowds in an interview this week. In a lengthy chat with Steve Aschburner of NBA.com’s Hang Time Blog, Bavetta revealed his...
View ArticleTony Wroten Shows Out At Seattle Pro-Am, Checks In On Joel Embiid
The Philadelphia 76ers are not going to win many games next season. This means a lot of players on their roster will get a chance to prove themselves. One of them is Tony Wroten, who showed off some...
View ArticleDeMarcus Cousins Will Be Team USA’s Back-Up Center
Before Team USA trimmed its roster down to the final 12 last weekend, there was a lot of speculation on whether DeMarcus Cousins would make the team, as head coach Mike Krzyzewski appeared to be...
View ArticleThe Connections Between Hello Kitty And The NBA
It was revealed this week that Hello Kitty is actually not a cat. While this might not be a big deal for most, for whatever reason Hello Kitty has been tied to the NBA a lot. The recent news is a nice...
View ArticleManny Pacquiao Wants To Recruit Metta World Peace
Manny Pacquiao is the owner of the Kia Sorentos, an expansion team in the Philippine Basketball Association. He wants to recruit a high profile player to his team, and is targeting Metta World Peace....
View ArticleStephen Curry Defends His Under Armour Sneakers On Twitter
Over the weekend, Kevin Durant remained with Nike after they chose to match Under Armour‘s 10-year deal that was reported to be in the $265-$285 million range. ESPN’s Bomani Jones used this news to...
View ArticleDwyane Wade Used A “Hollywood As Hell” Backdrop At His Wedding
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union got married over the weekend. Everyone involved with the wedding reportedly signed non-disclosure agreements, so we probably won’t hear much about the actual...
View ArticleIs Earl Clark Another Diamond In The Rough For The Spurs?
The San Antonio Spurs plan on working out free agent forward Earl Clark this week. The 6-10 Clark has largely been a disappointment in the NBA, considering his size and skill, but with the Spurs he...
View ArticlePat Beverley Asks Chandler Parsons If He’s Scared To Face Houston In Twitter Q&A
Chandler Parsons has been in the news quite a bit this summer. First, he signed an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks which the Houston Rockets declined to match. After officially joining his new...
View ArticleA LeBron Portrait Made Entirely Of Nike Swooshes
A German artist named Andy Gellenberg made a portrait of LeBron James strictly using Nike swooshes. It looks as incredible as it sounds. Gellenberg did several portraits of athletes using the Nike...
View ArticleWe Reminisce: Damon Stoudamire Beats Jordan And The Bulls, Wins ROY
Damon Stoudamire turned 41 yesterday. Because he’s officially in his 40’s, we take a look back at his rookie season with the Toronto Raptors, in which he won Rookie of the Year and led the expansion...
View ArticleImprovements In NBA 2K15 MyGM Mode Sound Incredible
The MyGM Mode was introduced in NBA 2K14 last year. As the virtual general manager of a team, you were asked to build a relationship with your owner, manage your coaching staff, and oversee the...
View ArticleDerrick Rose: “I’m Loving The Way I’m Playing”
Team USA went undefeated in group play at the FIBA World Cup. Several players, including Kenneth Faried and Anthony Davis, have impressed with their stellar play so far. Despite considerable buzz...
View ArticleDerrick Rose On Poor Play: “Tomorrow’s Going To Be Different. You’ll See”
As Team USA prepares for its quarterfinals matchup against Slovenia tomorrow, Derrick Rose‘s poor play at the FIBA World Cup continues to be a prominent subplot. Last week, Rose remained positive about...
View ArticleDeMarcus Cousins Asked About European Geography, Gives Perfect Response
DeMarcus Cousins has a reputation for being a very volatile personality on the court. He’s also apparently not in the mood for too much banter with reporters either. Cousins was asked by a European...
View ArticleByron Scott On Kobe: “There Might Be Some Games Where He Can’t Play”
Given his age and recent injury history, many people are wondering whether Kobe Bryant will still perform at an elite level this season. One way to make sure Kobe remains effective is to manage his...
View ArticleDeMarcus Cousins Has A History Of Answering A Question With A Question
Yesterday, we told you about how DeMarcus Cousins gave a perfect response to a reporter who asked him about European geography. It turns out, Boogie has a long history of answering questions with a...
View ArticleChris Douglas-Roberts Will Wear Short Shorts With Clippers Next Season
Chris Douglas-Roberts signed with the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason. Whether he’ll crack the regular rotation is up in the air, but if he does, CDR is set on making a fashion statement by going...
View ArticleJ.R. Smith: “I Would Do The Shoelace Thing Again”
After winning Sixth Man of the Year during the 2012-13 season, J.R. Smith was one of the many disappointments on the New York Knicks last year. He was also fined $50,000 for untying Shawn Marion‘s...
View ArticleLionel Hollins On Nets’ Last Place ESPN Future Rankings: “Doesn’t Matter”
Under the leadership of owner Mikhail Prokhorov, the Brooklyn Nets have always operated as a win now team. This year will be no different, as the Nets look to compete in the Eastern Conference with a...
View ArticleRobin Lopez: “I Would Play For The Philippines”
Robin Lopez spent three days this week in the Philippines at a basketball training camp. The country appears to have left a very strong impression on Lopez, as he has declared his interest in joining...
View ArticleBilly King and David Aldridge Defend Danny Ferry; Say He’s No Racist
As the situation with Danny Ferry continues to play out, other people in basketball circles have begun expressing their views on Ferry’s character based on their personal interactions with him. This...
View ArticleJason Kidd’s Milwaukee Neighbors Baked Brownies To Welcome His Family
It appears the grass is indeed greener on the other side for Jason Kidd. After essentially forcing his own ouster from the Brooklyn Nets, Kidd quickly landed a gig in Milwaukee as head coach of the...
View ArticleCheck Out This LeBron James-Johnny Manziel Mash-Up Jersey
There’s a lot of hope in “The Land” these days. LeBron James has returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Johnny Manziel — while still a backup quarterback — has generated a lot of buzz for the...
View ArticleRicky Rubio Never Talked To Kevin Love About His Future
Kevin Love made it clear earlier this summer he would not re-sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves next summer when he had the option to opt out. It put the team in a position where they needed to trade...
View ArticleAn Inside Look At The Rookie Transition Program Reveals A Lot
Last month, we told you about the odd advice that incoming NBA players get at the Rookie Transition Program. Now, we have the full details as to what really happens when the rookies come together to...
View ArticleTim Duncan Will Be Appearing In An Issue Of The Punisher
Tim Duncan once wore a knee brace with the logo of Marvel’s The Punisher on it. Now, the five-time NBA champion will appear in an upcoming issue of the Marvel comic series. The issue will feature...
View ArticleJohn Wall Reacts To Being 31st On SI’s Player Rankings
We’re nearing the start of a new season, so it’s the perfect time to rank NBA players and debate about them. This week, Sports Illustrated is publishing their list of top 100 NBA players. The full list...
View ArticleWe Reminisce: Rasheed Wallace Ejected For Shouting “Ball Don’t Lie”
Rasheed Wallace turns 40 today. When you think about ‘Sheed, the first thing you probably think about are the technicals and ejections, which were a running theme throughout his career. You also...
View ArticleKevin Durant Says Karl Malone Calls Him Up When He’s Struggling
Kevin Durant‘s had a busy summer. First, he made a somewhat controversial decision to drop out of the FIBA World Cup, citing physical and mental exhaustion. After that, Under Armour and Nike got into a...
View ArticleSteve Kerr Has A Staffer Bring Him A Non-NBA Article To Read Each Day
Steve Kerr almost became the head coach of the New York Knicks this summer, but chose to helm the Golden State Warriors instead. However, it seems like he’s still taking on some of the qualities of his...
View ArticleReport: Gary Payton Will Be A Special Advisor To The Greek Freak
At summer league, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd surprised a few people when he played Giannis Antetokounmpo at point guard. According to a report, the audition might have convinced Kidd to...
View ArticleWe Reminisce: The Raja Bell-Kobe Bryant Rivalry
When you think about Kobe Bryant‘s greatest individual rivals, the list is pretty short. Ruben Patterson called himself “The Kobe Stopper,” but the Blazers never defeated the Lakers in the playoffs....
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Josh Smith Doesn’t Want To Be Forgotten
Getty Image TORONTO – Last week, as Josh Smith wrapped up what would turn out to be his final practice with the New Orleans Pelicans by competing in a spirited scrimmage, head coach Alvin Gentry...
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Remembering Allen Iverson And Vince Carter’s Epic Battle In The 2001 Playoffs
Getty Image On Dec. 17, Vince Carter will make another visit as a member of the Sacramento Kings back to Toronto, where he spent his first six-plus seasons capturing the imagination of basketball fans...
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What Would Life Look Like In The NBA’s Version Of ‘The Good Place?’
Getty Image Ever since I started watching The Good Place, the NBC sitcom where characters navigate an afterlife in which a Good, Bad, and even Medium Place exists, I haven’t been able to stop thinking...
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Kyle Kuzma’s Mom Is Leading The Charge For His 2018 All-Star Game Bid
Getty Image When the latest voting results for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game were released last week, Karri Kuzma was just as surprised as all of us to see her son, Kyle, as one of the top ten vote...
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These Are The 100 Best Quotes From The First Half Of The 2017-18 NBA Season
Getty Image Basketball fans have come to expect a certain level of entertainment with the NBA regular season, and this year has been no different. Remember when Dwight Howard said he would go to the...
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The Adventurous Jamal Murray Has Found His Groove In His Sophomore Season
Getty Image Ever since he was a kid growing up in Kitchener, Ontario, Jamal Murray has been looking for his next adventure. His father, Roger, would often disconnect the cable on their television at...
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