Vernon Maxwell almost ‘stabbed the s—t out of’ Hakeem Olajuwon

Former NBA player Vernon Maxwell recalled the time when he nearly stabbed Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon during halftime of a game. On the “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” podcast, Maxwell explained the incident. The Rockets were on the road against the SuperSonics, and the team had a horrible first half. Maxwell complained to teammates […]

James Foglio  •  04 Aug 2022
Jayson Tatum can sign record $298 million extension in 2024

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum can sign a record-breaking $298m extension in 2024 and will become supermax eligible if he earns All-NBA honours again in the 2022-23 season. Jayson Tatum led Boston to their best ever finish in the playoffs since 2010, as the Celtics bowed out in six games to the Golden State Warriors […]

Joe Lyons  •  09 Aug 2022
Anthony Edwards predicts he will be one of the NBA’s best players next year

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards believes he will be in the conversation for the NBA’s best player next year after making a huge sophomore leap. The 20-year-old guard from Georgia who was selected with the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft has stated he will be in the conversation for the league’s best […]

Joe Lyons  •  04 Aug 2022
Boston Celtics announce pre-season schedule with return on October 2

The Boston Celtics have announced their pre-season schedule ahead of the upcoming 2022-23 campaign which begins in mid October. Ime Udoka’s team will look to get over the final hurdle and bring a championship home to Boston after coming so close to an 18th ring in June, falling short to Steph Curry and the Golden […]

Joe Lyons  •  03 Aug 2022
Kevin Durant set for blockbuster meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is set for a blockbuster meeting with owner Joe Tsai to discuss the player’s trade request that was made over a month ago, according to a report. Since the news broke that Kevin Durant was requesting a trade out of Brooklyn following an underwhelming three seasons with the franchise, the […]

Joe Lyons  •  03 Aug 2022
NBA players react to the death of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

Bill Russell, widely known as one of the greatest winners in sporting history sadly passed away on Sunday aged 88 and tributes from across the basketball world have flooded in. Russell’s family released a statement on Sunday on his Twitter account which has gained almost 400,00 likes in under 24 hours with fans from all […]

Joe Lyons  •  01 Aug 2022
Paolo Banchero signs endorsement deal with Jordan Brand

2022 NBA Draft first overall pick and Orlando Magic guard Paolo Banchero is finalizing an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 19-year-old rookie Paolo Banchero has signed his first endorsement deal as an NBA player, joining forces with Jordan Brand alongside Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson and plenty more […]

Joe Lyons  •  29 Jul 2022
Jayson Tatum plays down Kevin Durant to Celtics trade rumours: ‘I love our team’

Jayson Tatum has played down rumours of a blockbuster trade that would send Kevin Durant to the Boston Celtics, stating that he loves his current team and questioned the validity of the report. Tatum was present at the premiere of the Showtime movie Point Gods in New York City on Tuesday, which Kevin Durant is […]

Joe Lyons  •  27 Jul 2022
10 shortest NBA players ever

There is a common misconception within the game of basketball that you must be tall, and at least 6ft to be able to reach the NBA. However as history as shown, you can play at the highest level at any size. As of , Isaiah Thomas is the shortest active NBA player at just 5-foot-9, […]

Joe Lyons  •  22 Nov 2023