Bill Russell Once Claimed Basketball Was ‘the Most Shallow Thing in the World’

During his playing days, Boston Celtics center Bill Russell said basketball was “the most shallow thing in the world.”

Mike Thomas  •  08 Sep 2021
Chris Paul Painfully Admits His Deepest Regret From Failed Stint With James Harden and the Houston Rockets

Chris Paul believes a little more luck and a little more tough love could’ve won him an NBA title with the Houston Rockets.

Jack Dougherty  •  08 Sep 2021
The Indiana Pacers Just Received Devastating News That Could All but Erase Their Playoff Hopes

The Indiana Pacers revealed forward T.J. Warren’s foot is healing slower than anticipated and he is out indefinitely, which serves as a huge blow to their playoff hopes.

Martin Fenn  •  08 Sep 2021
Paul Pierce Is Thrilled His Infamous Stripper Video Freed Him From the LeBron James Shackles of ESPN

Paul Pierce couldn’t stand talking about LeBron James ad nauseam, so he’s happy the infamous stripper video freed him from ESPN.

Jack Dougherty  •  08 Sep 2021
For Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell, NBA Success Was Built on Something Bigger Than Scoring, Rebounding, and Defense

Bill Russell had all the physical skills to become a Hall of Famer, but his biggest tool was his mind.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Sep 2021
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Destroyed NCAA’s No-Dunking Rule With an Even Better Weapon

When the NCAA banned dunking in 1967, UCLA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor) responded with something he learned as a child. Final score: Kareem 1, NCAA 0.

Phil Watson  •  08 Sep 2021
Golden State Warriors Taking a $184 Million Gamble in 2021-22

The Golden State Warriors will shatter an NBA record in 2021-22. It’s a calculated gamble, but one that comes at an extremely steep cost.

Phil Watson  •  07 Sep 2021
Kobe Bryant Gave Jeanie Buss a Crucial Piece of Advice Before She and the Lakers Seriously Pursued LeBron James

LeBron James has won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers and will soon lead a team in 2021-22 that looks ready to contend for another title. However, before owner Jeanie Buss and the Lakers seriously pursued The King, the legendary Kobe Bryant gave her a crucial piece of advice.

David Wysong  •  07 Sep 2021