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LaMelo Ball’s 30-Point Triple Double Sets Charlotte Hornets Regular Season Record

LaMelo Ball is only 22 years old and is already breaking team records with a whole career still in front of him. According to NBA.com, the Charlotte Hornets point guard recorded a triple double in a recent game that the team lost to the Dallas Mavericks. It’s not the fact that he had a triple double… Continue reading LaMelo Ball’s 30-Point Triple Double Sets Charlotte Hornets Regular Season Record

Department Of Justice Starts Investigation Into NBA For Alleged Antitrust Violations Against Ice Cube’s BIG3

Former N.W.A. member, Ice Cube has been beefing with the NBA (National Basketball Association) for years by stating that the league is anti-BIG3. Now, reportedly, the United States Department of Justice is taking a look into the allegations that Cube has lodged against the NBA. According to TMZ, the government agency launched an inquiry into… Continue reading Department Of Justice Starts Investigation Into NBA For Alleged Antitrust Violations Against Ice Cube’s BIG3

Mike Will Made-It Partners With ESPN to Produce Music for the Upcoming NBA Season

Music producer Mike WiLL Made-It will be working with ESPN for the upcoming NBA season curating music for the network, according to ESPN. The network has hired the Grammy winner as the lead producer to create music for the 2023-24 season. The first song is the new single ‘Different Breed’ featuring Latto and Swae Lee.… Continue reading Mike Will Made-It Partners With ESPN to Produce Music for the Upcoming NBA Season

NBA and Hennessy Extend Global Partnership

The NBA and Hennessy have announced that they have extended the previous global expansion of their partnership which made the world’s best-selling cognac the “Official Spirit of the NBA” worldwide. The announcement was made by the NBA informing the world that the league and the world-renowned cognac brand extended the partnership that also includes the… Continue reading NBA and Hennessy Extend Global Partnership

Ja Morant Allowed to Practice with Memphis Grizzlies While Serving 25-Game Suspension

A suspended basketball player is being allowed to practice and travel with the team while he serves out his punishment. According to ESPN, controversial guard, Ja Morant was on the basketball court with his team, the Memphis Grizzlies despite being suspended for 25 games for conduct detrimental to the league. The troubled NBA player, who… Continue reading Ja Morant Allowed to Practice with Memphis Grizzlies While Serving 25-Game Suspension

Snoop Dogg Proclaims Shaquille O’Neal ‘Greatest NBA Rapper Ever’

Many NBA players over the years have gone into the studio while not partaking in the game of basketball. Some names that come to mind are Allen Iverson, Ron Artest (Metta World Peace), Damian Lillard, and Iman Shumpert. Yet, there is one who is currently in the NBA Hall of Fame AND he has a… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Proclaims Shaquille O’Neal ‘Greatest NBA Rapper Ever’

Allen Iverson Appearing in Philadelphia to Bring Weed Strain to City he Took to NBA Championship

Two former NBA players have connected to release a new cannabis strain under the Viola brand. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, former Philadelphia 76ers basketball player, Allen Iverson will have his own cannabis strain that will launch in the city where he played his best basketball. This is being done in partnership with Al Harrington… Continue reading Allen Iverson Appearing in Philadelphia to Bring Weed Strain to City he Took to NBA Championship

The First Nike Sneaker That Michael Jordan Wore in the NBA is Back Up For Auction

Another pair of Nikes that were worn by the legendary Michael Jordan is up for auction. What makes this one unique is that it is not an Air Jordan sneaker. According to Goldin Auctions, a pair of sneakers that were worn by Jordan in his rookie season in Chicago is on the auction block. The… Continue reading The First Nike Sneaker That Michael Jordan Wore in the NBA is Back Up For Auction

Chicago Bulls Guard Lonzo Ball Will Miss Upcoming NBA Season After Recent Surgery

A third surgery has continued to sideline Chicago Bulls player, Lonzo Ball. He is slated to miss the entire upcoming NBA season due to a recent operation. According to ESPN, after having surgery performed on his left knee, Ball feels, although he will miss the 2023-24 NBA season, that he will be back “on track”… Continue reading Chicago Bulls Guard Lonzo Ball Will Miss Upcoming NBA Season After Recent Surgery

Malika Andrews Taking Over as ESPN’s NBA Finals Host

With all the current changes taking place at ESPN, this one should be a great look! Reportedly, Malika Andrews, who is presently hosting “NBA Today” is slated to become the new host of the NBA Finals for ESPN. According to The New York Post, Andrews will be replacing Mike Greenberg, who has been leading the… Continue reading Malika Andrews Taking Over as ESPN’s NBA Finals Host

NBA Praised for Getting High Grades in Diversity Initiatives

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has always been acknowledged for its diversity among players, staff, coaches, and executives. The basketball league has another feather to place in that cap as the NBA has earned an A in the 2023 NBA Racial and Gender Report Card that was recently released by The Institute for Diversity and… Continue reading NBA Praised for Getting High Grades in Diversity Initiatives

Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’

Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’ Although considered one of the best point guards in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks player, Kyrie Irving has had a tumultuous relationship with every team he has played on thus far. After signing a free agent contract recently with the team, the Mavericks owner,… Continue reading Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’

Russell Westbrook Signs 2-Year Contract with Los Angeles Clippers and Takes Largest Pay Cut ($43M) in NBA History

Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard, Russell Westbrook has recently made history when he signed his latest contract. According to SB Nation, Westbrook re-upped with the Los Angeles Clippers for a reported two-year, $7.9 million deal. With the recent signing, he has taken the largest pay cut in NBA history. Last year, the point guard… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Signs 2-Year Contract with Los Angeles Clippers and Takes Largest Pay Cut ($43M) in NBA History

All Top 10 Picks of NBA Draft Represented By Black Agents Making Sports History

All Top 10 Picks of NBA Draft Represented By Black Agents Making Sports History Last week’s NBA Draft (which took place in New York City at the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets) was one for the record books! For the first time in history and in any sports, the top ten players selected… Continue reading All Top 10 Picks of NBA Draft Represented By Black Agents Making Sports History

Michael Jordan Stands to Bring Home $2.7B After Sale of Charlotte Hornets

Last week it was reported that perhaps the world’s greatest professional basketball player, Michael Jordan has sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. After purchasing the franchise for a reported $275 million in 2010 (when the team was known as the Bobcats), with the sale purportedly being for $3 billion, the former Chicago Bulls… Continue reading Michael Jordan Stands to Bring Home $2.7B After Sale of Charlotte Hornets

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