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NBA | Oct 14
Barack Obama Drops His All-Time NBA Starting 5
Former US President Obama Made His Picks, Do They Hold Up?
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Michael Jordan and ex US President Barack Obama
Obama Knows Ball
While this is a good starting lineup, I believe he could do better.
It’s no secret that former President Barack Obama is a bit of a basketball savant. He got to watch the Golden Age of basketball in the 80s so he’s been able to see many of the greatest players ever.
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NBA | Oct 10
Anthony Edwards’ Introduction in Netflix’s ‘Starting 5’ Was Epic!
Netflix Delivered a Badass Transition From LeBron James to Anthony Edwards
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US professional basketball player Anthony Edwards | VALERIE MACON / AFP
The ANT Show Has Arrived 🐜
[Anthony Edwards] has something that a lot of great players don’t have: Aura.
There might not be a faster-rising star in American sports right now than Anthony Edwards. The former No. 1 pick has been a household name for a few years but his status skyrocketed during the Timberwolves most recent playoff run. (more…)
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NBA | Oct 10
Inside LeBron James’ Game-Day Routine
An Early Start, Good Rest, and Enough Prep Time—That’s LeBron James’ Routine for Home Games
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers | Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images/AFP
A Routine Fit for a King 💪
This just goes to show you how important it is to have a routine…
You don’t play professional basketball until you're 40 unless you’re willing to dedicate a lot of time and effort to your body. That’s exactly why LeBron James is still one of the best basketball players in the world. Much has been made about he he spends over a million dollars on his body every year. (more…)
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NBA | Oct 10
Scottie Barnes Just Showed Major Love for Caitlin Clark: Is a Crossover Coming?
NBA Star Scottie Barnes Has Mad Respect for Caitlin Clark's Game
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Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors - Justin Casterline/Getty Images/AFP
🏀🤝🏀
The leagues are in good hands with players like this leading it forward.
As some like to say, game recognizes game. Toronto’s Scottie Barnes made some NBA news on Wednesday when he took to social media to celebrate his purchase of some basketball jerseys for apparently the first time.
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NBA | Oct 09
Netflix Gives Fans a BTS Look at the Iconic Emo Jimmy Butler
‘Starting 5’ Is 100% Worth the Watch Simply Because We Got to Relive Emo Jimmy
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Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat/Sam Navarro/Getty Images/AFP
How the Phase Was Born 🖤🥀
I got to be emo for a day, but I’m low-key emo all the time. - Jimmy Butler
When Jimmy Butler showed up to this year's media day without his iconic emo look, many fans (me) were just a *little* heartbroken. We had all hoped to see another installment of the dark-haired, lip-ring-wearing, emotional enigma that took the internet by storm. But don’t worry, Netflix is here to quench our Emo Jimmy thirst.
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NBA | Oct 08
Tyrese Haliburton Inks Massive Deal With Puma
Indiana Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton Went to Social Media to Announce the Biggest Signing of His Career
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Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers-Justin Casterline/Getty Images/AFP
Fresh Kicks 👟
I’m glad the young stud is getting the recognition he deserves as a player.
In recent NBA news, Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton signed a massive, multi-year deal with the sportswear brand Puma. While the details of Tyrese Haliburton’s contract were not disclosed, it’s safe to say that the bright young NBA star got a fat check. Haliburton will be rocking the new “All-Pro NITRO” Puma on the court this season as part of his new deal, and we may see the first custom Haliburton shoe in the near future. (more…)
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NBA | Oct 08
One-Love Players: NBA Stars Who Played Their Entire Careers With One Franchise
It’s Rare to Find Players Loyal to One Team, but These Stars Stuck Through Thick and Thin
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Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers-Doug Pensinger/Getty Images/AFP
Loyal to Their Teams🏀
Kobe Bryant did a hell of a job following MJ’s lead while still carving out his own legacy…
With the NBA news often featuring blockbuster trades, it is hard for one player to spend their entire career with the same franchise. But while the Golden State Warriors’ roster has said goodbye to Klay Thompson this year, Stephen Curry is back for a 16th season, making him the longest-tenured active player with a single team. (more…)
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NBA | Oct 08
Devin Booker’s Predictions for the Upcoming Season
Phoenix Suns Star Weighs in on This Season’s Finals and MVP
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Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns | Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP
D-Book Is Brimming With Confidence This Season
Of course, he’s picking his own team to defeat the reigning champion…
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker shared his opinions on who will be making NBA news in June by predicting the winner and runner-up in the league championship and the NBA MVP award winner. Duke Dennis, Jake Paul, and former NBA master of disaster Dwight Howard shared their opinions as well on the House of Highlights.
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NBA | Oct 07
LeBron James Has Perfect Reaction to Playing With Bronny for First Time
Lebron and Bronny James Share an NBA Court for the First Time in a Special Lakers Moment
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Bronny James #9 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers | Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images/AFP
Father and Son Duo
To be able to play with your son is a rare achievement and something we might not see again…
Though we’re still in the preseason, LeBron James is relishing the fact that he gets to play NBA games with his son. For the first time, the two shared a court on Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns.
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NBA | Oct 04
The Nike Kobe 5 ‘X-Ray’ Looks Absolutely Fire!
First Look at the New Kobe 5 Colorway Is Here and They Are Out of This World
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Minnesota Timberwolves’ Official X Account
Spooky Season 🎃
The colorway honors Kobe Bryant’s legacy both on and off the court…
Halloween is coming up later this month, which means we are close to NBA games, but it also means it is a spooky season, and Nike has not been disappointed with this new Kobe 5 Protro colorway. Kobe Bryant shoes have always been some of my favorites, but these take the cake as the most fire-pair I’ve set my eyes on.
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NBA | Oct 04
Warriors’ Final Salute to ‘The King’ by Passing on Bronny
The Golden State Warriors Shows Respect to LeBron by Passing on Bronny, but What if They Didn’t
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Los Angeles Lakers #23 LeBron James | Frederic J. BROWN / AFP
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Sources said the Warriors opted to respect the wishes James had made clear… - Ramona Shelburne
LeBron James may go down as the greatest player ever and he’s nearing the end of his career. The one thing he really wanted to do before he retired was play with his son Bronny James. (more…)
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NBA | Oct 04
Bronny James Makes It Insta Official With Girlfriend Parker Whitfield
Parker Whitfield Posted a Cute Instagram Story to Celebrate ‘National Boyfriend Day’
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Los Angeles Lakers #9 Bronny James | Frederic J. BROWN / AFP
Love, Lakers, and Legacy: Bronny’s Got It All
I love you babyyyyy. - Bronny James
Alright, folks, the moment we all saw coming has arrived—Bronny James is officially cuffed, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Ever since I spotted him and Parker Whitfield sitting together at the Olympics, looking all cute and cozy, I knew this day was coming. They had that “we’re definitely more than friends” energy, and now it’s official, well, Instagram-official.
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NBA | Oct 04
NBA Facts That Will Make You Feel Old
Remember When You Were a Kid and Started Watching the NBA? Well, Those Days Are Long Gone
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LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers- Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP
Feeling Old Yet?
For those of a certain age, anyone born after 2000 sounds like a foreign concept to us…
The NBA’s 2024-25 season is only a few weeks away. Pretty soon, we’ll be seeing who can dethrone the Boston Celtics from reaching the NBA Finals, if Luka Doncic has an MVP season in him, if Victor Wembanyama can make the NBA playoffs in Year 2, and of course, locking in our first basket bets every night.
But as we inch closer to 2025, there are some NBA facts about this season that really make you feel old. We’ve highlighted five of them. (more…)
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NBA | Oct 03
Jaylen Brown’s Take on the Most Influential NBA Players
Jaylen Brown’s Talks Philosophy, AI Refs, and Killer Whale Offense on ‘Hot Ones’
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Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics | Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images/AFP
Heat, Hoops, and Hot Takes 🔥
We’re born to stand out, so don’t be afraid to be unique… - Jaylen Brown
I’m not saying I couldn’t survive the Hot Ones gauntlet like Celtics Jaylen Brown, but after watching him do it, I think I’ll stay away from it. Jaylen sat down to tackle some hot wings and dropped some hot takes, with a side of philosophy, of course. But while he’s sweating through wing eight, he’s also breaking down what makes certain NBA legends truly influential—and that’s where things got interesting.
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NBA | Oct 03
Jimmy Butler Takes Us Inside His California Mansion—It’s Incredible!
Jimmy Butler Has Taste! His House? Gorgeous! His Decor? Classy! His Style? On Point!
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Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat / Megan Briggs / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via Afp
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I’ve dreamed of having a home for myself, for my family… - Jimmy Butler
The most unsurprising thing about Jimmy Butler? That he’s got a bespoke mansion in Southern California. Even with all the relentless humor and quirky bits, you can tell the man is classy as hell.
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NBA | Oct 02
Is Cooper Flagg Just Another Overrated Duke Prospect?
Duke’s Forward Remains the Favorite to Go First Overall, but There Could Be a Surprise in Play
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Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils-Grant Halverson/Getty Images/AFP
A New Era 🏀
I need to see if Cooper Flagg is indeed a No. 1-type offensive option… - League Executive
The latest NBA news reveals that team executives are already attempting to spark the debate on who will be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. I thought Montverde’s Cooper Flagg was a lock to be the top selection. Here’s what one NBA exec told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. (more…)
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NBA | Oct 02
Old Faces, New Places: Fan Favorites Debut in New Colors at NBA Media Day
The NBA Is Never the Same, Get Ready for a Season Full of Surprises
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Spurs Point Guard #3 Chris Paul speaks during a press conference | Patrick T. Fallon / AFP
New Teams, Old Favorites
Seeing them in new uniforms isn’t too jarring but it’s still interesting to see!
There were some big names to swap teams this offseason in the NBA and some of them had only ever played for one franchise. With NBA Media Day taking place, we’ve gotten our first look at all the major players who switched teams this offseason.
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NBA | Oct 02
Should Derrick Rose Be Honored by the Bulls?
The Chicago Bulls Reportedly Plan to Honor Derrick Rose Following His Retirement From the NBA
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Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls/Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/AFP
D Rose Cemented his Place in NBA’s History Books 🌹
I think we should all be grateful that we got the opportunity to compete against him… - Butler
In recent NBA news, Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the game after a 16-year career with several teams. But he’ll always be known best for his time with the Chicago Bulls, the team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2008.
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NBA | Oct 02
The NBA Players With the Most Aura
It’s Not Only About Skill, It’s Certain a Vibe. These Are the Players That Radiate an Elite Aura.
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US professional basketball player Anthony Edwards - VALERIE MACON / AFP
These Are Facts ☝️
Giannis’ aura is unmatched because he plays like a human cheat code.
Some players in the NBA have skill. Others have swag. And a select few radiate a certain… aura. This is my ranking of the players who, in my totally unbiased opinion, have the most aura in the league right now.
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NBA | Oct 01
Draymond Green Claps Back at Critics at NBA Media Day
Green Pushes Back the Doubters, but His Suspensions Continue to Haunt the Golden State Warriors
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Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors/Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP
Warriors Had a Quiet Offseason
I don’t think you should worry about me, I’m doing pretty well. - Draymond Green
It hasn’t been the most exciting offseason for the Golden State Warriors. After NBA rumors linked them to a number of star players, the only notable addition they made was Buddy Hield and they lost Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks.
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