LeBron James is back in the game! After testing negative to COVID eight times, LeBron will be able to play in the game tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers. Earlier this week, the NBA released a statement that LeBron had tested positive for COVID. The league said, “In accordance with …
Read More »J. Cole Joining Professional Basketball League In Africa
Rapper J. Cole is gearing up to enter the world of professional basketball in Africa. The Grammy-Award-winning rapper will play for the Rwanda Patriots of the Basketball Africa League, which showcases 12 teams. According to ESPN, the 36-year-old rapper arrived in Rwanda days ago and is quarantining, which is required …
Read More »NBA Icon Scottie Pippen Mourns Death of Son, Antron
Scottie Pippen is mourning the loss of his firstborn son, Antron Pippen. In a touching Instagram post, the retired NBA star announced that the 33-year-old passed away on Sunday. He reflected on his son’s shared love of basketball, which the two had “countless conversations” about. Though Pippen didn’t reveal his …
Read More »LeBron James Says He Will Be Keeping The Decision To Or Not To Get The COVID-19 Vaccination A ‘Private Thing’
LeBron James says that he will be keeping his decision to get or not to get the COVID-19 vaccine “private.” On Sunday, reporters asked James if he would be getting vaccinated for the Coronavirus if and when it was available to him. He responded, “That’s a conversation my family and …
Read More »Lebron James Tweets That He Wants To Create A Music Album And The Internet Reacts
We all know Lebron James as the king of the basketball court and we all know that he loves making videos rapping the wrong lyrics. Do you remember when James and Kevin Durant dropped “It Aint Easy?” Recently, the superstar tweeted about his “insane” love for music and that he wants …
Read More »Sacramento Kings Player De’Aaron Fox Says NBA’s Plan To Hold All-Star Game Is ‘Stupid’
Sacramento Kings player De’Aaron Fox says the NBA‘s plan to hold an All-Star game during a global pandemic is “stupid.” The National Basketball League and the Players Association are planning to hold an All-Star game in Atlanta next month, and some of the ballers are speaking out about how they …
Read More »NBA Planning All-Star Game, Set To Take Place In Atlanta March 7
The NBA is planning an All-Star Game, and a skills competition is set for March 7. Pandemic or not, the national basketball league is gearing up to make some money. According to Sports Illustrated, the NBA and the Players Association are getting close to coming up with a deal on …
Read More »‘Courtside Karen’ Apologizes For Cursing Out LeBron James
Juliana Carlos, dubbed “Courtside Karen” after having a courtside meltdown directed at LeBron James on Monday, is publicly apologizing to the basketball star. On Tuesday, Carlos posted a statement to her Instagram saying that she takes “full responsibility” for what happened at the game. “To say things escalated quickly at yesterday’s game …
Read More »Delonte West Working At Rehab Facility Where He Received Treatment
Former Boston Celtics guard Delonte West is working at the drug rehabilitation center where he received treatment. Last September, Dallas Maverick owner Mark Cuban picked West off the street after videos circulated on the internet of West panhandling on a highway in Dallas. West has shown a lot of progress …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Fined $50K For Violating Health and Safety Protocols After Attending Maskless Party
The NBA fined Kyrie Irving $50,000 for violating health and safety protocols. Irving was seen on social media at a family gathering without a mask. The NBA prohibits players from attending indoor social gatherings with 15 or more people. “Without a doubt, the organization’s disappointment with not having any one …
Read More »Lamar Odom Signs Celebrity Boxing Contract
Two-time NBA champion, Lamar Odom, signed a deal with Celebrity Boxing. According to TMZ, Odom will have his first fight at Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on June 12. At the moment, Odom doesn’t have an opponent. Odom spent seven years playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, where …
Read More »University of Kentucky Supports Players Kneeling After Local Cops Burned Wildcat Gear In Protest
John Root, a Laurel County Sheriff, lit shirts on fire while demanding that the Wildcats’ head basketball coach be fired after allowing players to kneel during Saturday’s win over Florida. “I honestly can’t believe a team from Kentucky (the Hillbilly State) took a knee to our National Anthem with the …
Read More »The Detroit Pistons Announce Partnership With Big Sean
On Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons announced that hometown rapper Big Sean would be joining the organization as Creative Director of Innovation. According to the Pistons website, the Grammy-nominated artist will give the team “creative counsel and strategic guidance” on various team initiatives, including “team merchandise design, in-game experience, co-branded community, and social responsibility activation,” …
Read More »Florida Gator Keyontae Johnson To Be Released From Hospital After Collapsing During A Game
Florida Gators basketball player Keyontae Johnson is being released from the hospital after collapsing during a game. His family released a statement to break the news of his release, saying they are looking “forward to spending Christmas together as a family.” On December 12, Johnson collapsed while going back to …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Responds To $25K Fine For Not Speaking To Media
Kyrie Irving posted a statement today in response to a $25,000 fine from the NBA for failing to meet his preseason media obligations quota. The Brooklyn Nets Point guard posted a statement in a slide on his Instagram Story along with a quote from legendary activist Malcolm X. “I’ve had …
Read More »LeBron James Hurt By Comments Kyrie Irving Made On Kevin Durant’s Podcast
LeBron James is opening up about his feelings concerning the comments that Kyrie Irving made on Kevin Durant’s podcast, ETC. James said Irving’s comments hurt him. James made an appearance on the Road Trippin’ hosted by Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie Clifton and shared his thoughts. “I was a …
Read More »Chicago Bulls Player Garrett Temple Tests Positive For COVID-19
Chicago Bulls player, Garrett Temple, is in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. According to the Chicago Tribune, Temple says he may have been exposed to the virus after spending Thanksgiving with family members in Louisiana. The ball player experienced shortness of breath, a cough, fatigue, and congestion. “We have …
Read More »Anthony Davis Signs Five-Year, $190 Million Deal With Los Angeles Lakers
Superstar athlete Anthony Davis has agreed to a five-year, $190 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The contract sees Davis with the Lakers until 2023, giving him the option to terminate the contract after his fourth year. Davis joined the team last offseason, leading the team to win their first …
Read More »Barack Obama Recalls The Time He Briefly Coached Sasha’s Basketball Team; Says He Was Forced To Stop After Parents Complained
Barack Obama said he was forced to stop coaching his daughter Sasha’s basketball team because parents complained. When you are forever president like Barack Obama, getting attention is inevitable. In the first volume of his memoir “A Promised Land,” which will be published by The Sunday Times, Obama recalls the …
Read More »University of Tennessee Head Basketball Coach Found Dead At Age 50
The University of Tennessee at Martin head basketball coach Anthony Stewart has been found dead. Stewart was only 50 years old, and his body was found on Sunday, just before his fifth season with the Skyhawks was about to start. His cause of death is not immediately known, and the …
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