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As the decade comes to a close, Baller Alert takes a look at a few major moments in the NBA over the last 10 years.  1. Kobe Bryant retires in 2016 – After a 20-year career, entirely spent playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired from basketball in …

Antonio Brown has gotten his wish to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have agreed to trade the perennial all-pro to the Oakland Raiders for a third- and a fifth-round draft pick. Per NFL Network, Brown will receive a reworked contract that covers three years and pays $50.1 million (with a maximum value …

As the 2018-19 NFL season approaches, and amid continued controversy surrounding protests during the National Anthem, many are sharing their own opinions about the silent protests.  While most players have exercised their right to protest despite the league’s opposition, others, both current and former, have declined to participate, with some …

-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle   The Charlotte Hornets have solidified a deal and Dwight Howard is headed to Brooklyn.   According to ESPN, Charlotte agreed to give up Howard in place of Center Timofey Mozgov, two second-round draft picks, and cash.   For Charlotte, it was a no-brainer, as the team …

Defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, Malik McDowell, was arrested this weekend after allegedly having an altercation at a club over a dispute about money. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ McDowell was arrested Sunday morning in Atlanta after he was busted by cops engaging in a verbal altercation outside of the SL Lounge. …

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last season Colin Kaepernick garnered attention for taking a knee during the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racism. While many argued his form of protest was against military or unpatriotic, it simply was not. Kaepernick was joined by several other players throughout the season. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This …

Amar’e Stoudemire is the latest professional basketball player to be asked about his thoughts on gay players in the league. While most Ballers said that they don’t have any problems with gay players in the locker room, Stoudemire has offered alternative views.   When asked if Stoudemire, who currently plays …

Baller Alert got the opportunity to speak with Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall to discuss some of the issues he has faced since since deciding to take a knee during the National Anthem.   You may recall, Marshall decided to take a knee during the National Anthem during the NFL’s Week …

  What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore and then run? In fact, it does neither. If the dream belongs to Isaiah Austin, it will work itself into another dream. On a Thursday night in 2014, NBA …

The Houston Texans suffered tremendously when Defensive End JJ Watt was placed on the NFL’s Injured/Reserve (IR) list. It was something fans, teammates and followers of the three-time defensive player of the year didn’t want to accept. The idea that a key figure in defense would no longer take the …