Vernon Maxwell Has a Vulgar Take on What It’s Like Playing Against Michael Jordan: ‘He’s a Killer Out There, Man’

While facing Michel Jordan could be a brutal experience, Vernon Maxwell wasn’t one to back down from the challenge.

Joe Kozlowski  •  14 Aug 2021
Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Trash-Talked Kevin Garnett and Needed Some Advice From His Mother to Avoid an Awkward Situation

As an NBA rookie, Glen Davis made the mistake of trash-talking Kevin Garnett. Then, on his mother’s advice, he had to apologize to the veteran.

Joe Kozlowski  •  14 Aug 2021
NBA Summer League: The Sixers May Have Found the Perfect Ben Simmons Replacements Already on the Roster

The Sixers will likely be trading their star guard, Ben Simmons, but in NBA Summer League, they may have found two in-house replacements. The Summer League performance from Tyrese Maxey and Isaiah Joe has been phenomenal and that make replacing Simmons (or trading for a star) much easier for Philly.

Tim Crean  •  14 Aug 2021
Breaking Down Stephen Jackson’s Bold Claim About the Indiana Pacers and the Malice at the Palace: ‘We Would Have Been Champions, No Question’

The Indiana Pacers had finished the 2003-04 season with the NBA’s best record, but lost to the Detroit Pistons in the playoffs. The first time they met the following season, Indiana’s title window slammed shut as fast as a Pistons fan could throw a beer.

Phil Watson  •  14 Aug 2021
Charles Barkley Blasts a Basketball Legend for Leaving Him Off the 1984 Olympic Team: ‘Bobby Knight Had a Hidden Agenda Against Me’

Charles Barkley received many accolades in his career. He’s a Hall of Famer, an Olympic gold medalist, and an NBA MVP. But being cut by Bobby Knight from the 1984 U.S. Olympic team still rankles him.

Phil Watson  •  14 Aug 2021
Kevin Garnett Once Forced Doc Rivers to Cancel a Boston Celtics Practice Because He Refused to Stop Working Out

If you’re a veteran sports fan, you’ve probably heard plenty of cliches about the importance of practice. During his time with the Boston Celtics, though, it appears that Kevin Garnett took those statements a bit too far. According to an old ESPN story, Doc Rivers banned the aging KG from practice in an attempt to […]

Joe Kozlowski  •  13 Aug 2021
Michael Jordan Destroyed Jerry Krause Before the Bulls Got Their 5th Championship Ring From David Stern

Michael Jordan hated Jerry Krause so much that he enjoyed making fun of him at every turn. Bulls General Manager

Ashish Mathur  •  13 Aug 2021
Julius Erving Drops a Fact About the Larry Bird Fight Proving It Was 1 of the Most Overhyped NBA Incidents Ever

So much for the belief that Larry Bird and Julius Erving were bitter enemies after their 1984 fight in Boston. They firmed a commercial together the next day.

John Moriello  •  13 Aug 2021
Steve Kerr Credits Warriors Rookie James Wiseman for Changing His Life for the Better

Rookie center James Wiseman and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr abandoned social media late in the NBA season, and Kerr raves about the benefits.

John Moriello  •  13 Aug 2021