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The best of the NBA from past to the present

From preseason to playoffs, we cover LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, and the star basketball players of today in our NBA category, but we don’t stop there. We also share the forgotten stories of all-time legends such as Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, Dennis Rodman, and more.

Kawhi Leonard has reportedly agreed to return to the LA Clippers, but he's taking some heat for the way he's gone about it
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Kendrick Perkins Fires a Shot at Kawhi Leonard: ‘Let LeBron James Do Some Stuff Like That and … People Going to Media and Kill Him’

Kawhi Leonard has reportedly agreed to return to the Los Angeles Clippers. Finally. The two-time Finals MVP is taking heat for dragging things out once again and a recent story about his 2019 free agency doesn’t paint him in a very good light, either.

Phil Watson  •  06 Aug 2021
NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain speaks to reporters in 1997.
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Wilt Chamberlain Once Said Michael Jordan Would Have Been Benched If He Played During His Era: ‘Michael Is the Epitome of Showbiz’

Michael Jordan is widely considered the NBA GOAT, but Wilt Chamberlain said he would have been benched in an earlier era.

Joe Kozlowski  •  06 Aug 2021
(L-R) Vince Carter of the USA leaps over Frederic Weis of France to dunk at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia; Carter celbrates after his iconic "Dunk of Death"
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Vince Carter Didn’t Realize He Jumped Clear Over 7-foot-2 Infamous Knicks Bust Frédéric Weis During His Iconic ‘Dunk of Death’ Until He Encountered a Fan After the Game

Vince Carter’s dunk over France’s Frédéric Weis in the 2000 Olympics is iconic, but he didn’t immediately understand exactly what he did. The future Hall of Famer saw the dunk on Gary Payton’s friend’s camcorder after the game and then fully realized that he just jumped over a 7-foot-2 man.

Tim Crean  •  06 Aug 2021
NBA legends Allen Iverson (L) and Michael Jordan.
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Allen Iverson and Reebok Boasted About $200 Million Profits by Learning From Nike’s Obsession With Michael Jordan

Reebok and Allen Iverson became a shoe powerhouse after learning from Nike’s approach with Michael Jordan.

Jake Elman  •  06 Aug 2021
Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson celebrate title No. 6.
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Michael Jordan Credited Phil Jackson for Helping Him Calm His Body and Emotions During Pressure-Filled Games: ‘These Are Things Phil Has Taught Me, and I’ll Tell You, It All Works’

Phil Jackson helped Michael Jordan in so many ways during their time together on the Bulls.

Ashish Mathur  •  06 Aug 2021
(L-R) Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls in 1992; Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers in 2021; Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics in 1969.
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Carmelo Anthony is Becoming a Laker in Hopes of Joining an Ultra-Exclusive List That Includes Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, and 1 of His New Teammates (But Not LeBron James)

Carmelo Anthony will be a Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer someday. Between what he accomplished in college, his individual scoring numbers in the NBA, and his time with USA Basketball in three Olympics, he is deserving of the honor.  The one thing he hasn’t accomplished in the game is to win an NBA title. To remedy […]

Tim Crean  •  05 Aug 2021
Kyle Kuzma and LeBron James were teammates with the Lakers for three seasons before Kuzma was traded to the Washington Wizards
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Kyle Kuzma Throws Some Shade at LeBron James on His Way out the Door in LA, Says Kobe Bryant Is the GOAT

Kyle Kuzma is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s making sure he gets in a parting shot. After he was traded to the Washington Wizards, a social media post by Kuzma supported the late Kobe Bryant as the GOAT. Less than two years ago, he was on the same platform giving LeBron James some GOAT love.

Phil Watson  •  05 Aug 2021
Ben Simmons might not be going anywhere after all.
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The Sixers Might’ve Secretly Revealed Their Fan Base-Dividing Plan to Keep Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons is likely heading back to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Daryl Morey’s latest tweet.

Jack Dougherty  •  05 Aug 2021
Isiah Thomas and Chuck Daly.
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Isiah Thomas Has Always Had a Plan If There’s No Basketball in Heaven

Isiah Thomas has a plan if there is no basketball in heaven.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Aug 2021
Larry Bird and Marques Johnson did battle in the NBA's Eastern Conference over the years.
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Larry Bird’s Star Status Once Inspired His Opponent to Pen a Dramatic Postgame Poem to Release Their Frustration

Trying to defend Larry Bird could be a frustrating experience for anyone. Just ask Marques Johnson.

Joe Kozlowski  •  04 Aug 2021