San Antonio Spurs star big man, Victor Wembanyama, was unanimously named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, and he did so in historic fashion. Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 phenom, became the youngest player to ever win the prestigious award at just 22 years old. Even better, he is the first to […]
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Celtics fans give Philly fans taste of their own medicine with troll chant during NBA playoffs
There may not be a pettier league on the face of this planet than the NBA. Players, coaches, and even fans take great delight in the anguish of their rivals, and they will never miss an opportunity to twist the knife when given the chance. That gets ratcheted up even higher when the playoffs roll […]
NBA faces pressure to alter 65-game eligibility rule for players to be considered for awards
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) called on the league to make a change to its 65-game eligibility rule for players to be considered for awards. NBA players who fail to play 65 games are not considered for the league’s top honors, like NBA MVP. The union pointed to Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham, who […]
NBA All-Star Trae Young shares March Madness wisdom he hopes college players use ahead of NCAA Tournament
Trae Young, the four-time NBA All-Star, is focused on getting acclimated with his new Washington Wizards teammates and finishing the 2025-26 NBA season strong. But it’s hard to ignore the feelings that come about this time every year as the NCAA Tournament returns, especially if you’ve played in it. They call it March Madness for […]
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum details Achilles comeback, reflects on mental hurdles leading up to NBA season debut
It’s been 10 months since Jayson Tatum last suited up for the Boston Celtics in an NBA game. That stretch ended Friday night, when the star forward made his 2025-26 debut against the Dallas Mavericks. Before the game, Tatum acknowledged he was bracing for a flood of emotions as he prepared to return. “Stepping onto […]
NBA champ’s ironman streak comes to an abrupt end due to bizarre injury
San Antonio Spurs veteran forward Harrison Barnes played all 82 games in the NBA for the last three seasons and was on an impressive ironman streak until Tuesday. Barnes missed the Spurs’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers after he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson […]
NBA great Chris Bosh reveals serious medical emergency that left him in pool of blood
NBA great Chris Bosh revealed a scary personal health incident, where he said he woke up in a pool of his own blood after blacking out before a date night with his wife. The 11-time All-Star posted a video on his Instagram account, saying that he continues to recover from a serious medical emergency that […]
Spike Lee wears pro-Palestinian outfit to NBA All-Star Game with Israeli-born player competing
Spike Lee was seated courtside at the Intuit Dome in Southern California for the NBA All-Star Game, but it was his outfit that caught attention during the event. Lee wore a Pro-Palestinian look to the festivities in Inglewood, California, as the league put its new format on display, which featured World All-Stars and All-Stars from […]
Mehdi Hasan rips LeBron James over Israel comments at NBA All-Star Game
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James faced criticism from former MS NOW host Mehdi Hasan on Sunday after he was asked whether he had a message for fans back in Israel. James held a separate press conference before he played in his 22nd All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. He was asked, […]
First prison sentence dealt in NBA illegal betting scandal
The first prison sentence has been dealt related to the wide-ranging NBA betting scandal that rocked the sport in the fall. Timothy McCormack was sentenced by a New York federal judge Wednesday to two years in prison, per ESPN. “I’ve struggled with a gambling addiction for more than half my life,” McCormack said at his […]
Legendary college basketball coach rips NCAA as NBA draft pick is allowed to play for school
College basketball coaching legend Tom Izzo didn’t hold back when asked about James Nnaji returning to Baylor after being selected in the NBA Draft but never having played a game for a team. Nnaji announced he would return to the Bears after a stint at FC Barcelona. He was selected by the Detroit Pistons in […]
NBA draft pick joins Baylor for second half of season in unprecedented move
It’s common for players to announce they are heading to the pros from college — not the other way around. But a recent report in basketball has fans baffled after Nigerian center James Nnaji, the 31st overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, has committed to play at Baylor. The 7-foot center will be able […]