NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reportedly told Rolling Stone that NBA players who are not vaccinated should no longer be on the team. “The NBA should insist that all players and staff are vaccinated or remove them from the team,” said Abdul-Jabbar. “There is no room for players who are willing to …
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ESPN Removed Rachel Nichols From NBA Programming, ‘The Jump’ Canceled
ESPN announced that longtime reporter Rachel Nichols will be removed from all NBA programming and her afternoon show The Jump has been canceled. Nichols acknowledged the cancelation on her Instagram, writing, “The Jump was never built to last forever but it sure was fun.” She finished the post by saying there is more to come. …
Read More »LeBron James Claps Back At Execs & Scouts Who Didn’t Vote Him As Best NBA Player
NBA vet LeBron James has responded after receiving zero votes from scouts and execs for best player in the league. The 10 NBA executives and scouts voted on several items. For the best player going into the upcoming season, the tallies were split between Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo …
Read More »“A Parent’s Worst Nightmare”: NBA Player Andre Drummond Rescues 2-Year-Old Son Who Fell in Pool
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond saved his son from drowning after he fell into a pool. The frightening incident was captured on a Ring surveillance video posted to Twitter on Thursday–and shows Drummond’s paternal instincts. When two-year-old Deon fell into the water, his father Drummond acted quickly by jumping in, …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Calls Out the NBA and NFL for Their Lack of Black Executive Representation
In a recent interview with the New York Times, Snoop Dogg revealed that he is concerned about the lack of representation of Black people in the higher ranks of the NBA and NFL. “Why don’t we have an owner in an NFL? That’s just racist. Period, point-blank,” he said. “We …
Read More »Late Basketball Prospect Terrence Clarke Honored With Special NBA Draft Selection
A first-round honorary pick was awarded to former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke during Thursday’s NBA draft. The 19-year-old prospect died in a car accident earlier this year. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Clarke as an honorary pick between the 14th and 15th picks in the draft. Clarke’s mother, sister, and brother …
Read More »President Obama Joins NBA Africa as a Minority Owner and Strategic Partner
Former President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a minority owner and strategic partner. The league announced that President Obama would use his new equity stake in NBA Africa to expand the Obama Foundation’s youth and leadership programs across the continent. As a strategic partner, Obama “will help advance …
Read More »NBA Legend Bill Russell Will Auction Off Most Of His NBA Memorabilia For Charity
Basketball’s most accomplished athlete Bill Russell is auctioning off a large chunk of his sport’s memorabilia. The 87-year-old announced the massive auction on Thursday, consisting of two of his eleven NBA championship rings that he won while playing with and coaching the Boston Celtics, his 1956 U.S. men’s basketball Olympic …
Read More »LeBron James Becomes First Active NBA Player to Reach $1 Billion in Career Earnings
Lebron James has just become the NBA’s first active player to generate $1 billion in career earnings. James owes much of his financial success to his legendary NBA career, a thriving production company, and his starring role in “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” According to Sportico.com, the Lakers star recently …
Read More »WNBA All-Star Candace Parker to be the First Woman on the Cover of NBA 2K
Candace Parker is making history by becoming the first WNBA Basketball Player to be featured on the cover of NBA 2K. According to ESPN, the six-time All-Star will appear on the NBA 2K22 cover for the WNBA 25th anniversary special edition released on September 10. “I grew up a video …
Read More »ESPN Removes Rachel Nichols Off NBA Finals Duty After Diversity Comments Made About Maria Taylor
ESPN has removed Rachel Nichols as its sideline reporter for the NBA Finals after a phone conversation consisting of discriminatory comments she made about Black colleague Maria Taylor was leaked. ESPN announced Tuesday that Malika Andrews would fill the role for the series between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. …
Read More »Wife of Murdered NBA Star Says She Only Confessed To Protect Her Children
A woman who confessed to the murder of her NBA star ex-husband is now saying that she was coerced into admitting to the crime. Sherra Wright was arrested in 2017 along with another man. She subsequently pleaded guilty in 2019 and was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the …
Read More »Harlem Globetrotters Pen Open Letter Asking NBA to Make Them an Official Franchise
On Monday, the Harlem Globetrotters addressed an open letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, requesting that the team be recognized as an official franchise. The Globetrotters issued a statement reiterating the letter’s content, urging the NBA to recognize the Globetrotters’ accomplishments to basketball, namely the NBA’s integration, and stating that …
Read More »Chris Paul Sidelined; Enters NBA’s Covid-19 Health And Safety Protocols
The Phoenix Suns have sidelined Chris Paul indefinitely as the guard entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. According to The Athletic, Paul’s status for the start of the Western Conference finals is now up in the air, according to multiple sources. The Suns are scheduled to play the winner of …
Read More »NBA Youngboy’s Lawyers Have Filed A Pre-Trial Release Request
NBA Youngboy’s attorneys are requesting that he be released from jail as he awaits trial for federal weapon charges. Lawyers representing YoungBoy are asking for a pre-trial release on the grounds that they were blindsided by the “inexplicable tactical decision by the government” to arrest him in March rather than …
Read More »NBA Player Malik Beasley Issues Public Apology To Wife Following Fling With Larsa Pippen
After ditching his wife and son for Larsa Pippen, NBA player Malik Beasley is now issuing a public apology for his infidelities on Instagram. The Timberwolves guard captioned the post to his wife Montana Yao, “I wana [sic] say sorry for putting you in the situation you were put in the …
Read More »NBA Announces New Social Justice Award For Off-The-Court Achievement; Named After Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
On Thursday, the NBA announced a new award for off-the-court accolades. It will be named after former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who strives for social justice and racial equality. According to Entertainment Tonight, the new award will honor the former Bucks and Lakers star, listed as the league’s all-time leading …
Read More »LeBron James Wants The Creator Of The NBA Play-In Tournament To Be Fired
LeBron James wants the creator of the NBA play-in tournament to be fired. Following Sunday’s 121-114 loss to the Toronto Raptors, James went to Twitter to share his thoughts. “Whoever came up with that shit needs to be fired,” the basketball star tweeted. “Whatever.” The Los Angeles Lakers ball player …
Read More »The Baller Alert Show: Episode 138 “Fanbase,” Featuring Special Guest, Isaac Hayes III
It’s a new week and you know that means the Baller Alert Show is back with a new episode! On this week’s episode, Ferrari, Octavia and special guest, Isaac Hayes III, chat about Shock G, Black Rob, Kanye West and more. Hayes III also talks about his new app, Fanbase, a …
Read More »Ben & Jerry’s New Totally Unbaked Flavor Features Ice Cream And Brownie Batter
Ben & Jerry is adding to its ice cream portfolio. The ice cream brand is adding Totally Unbaked to its flavor lineup. “It’s a very simple but indulgent flavor,” Natalia Butler, flavor creator, said. “Those rich cocoa-infused swirls of brownie batter taste exactly like what you lick out of a …
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