Trading for Eric Bledsoe Is a Crazy LA Clippers Move While Kawhi Leonard Heals, but Not Ludicrous

Memphis was just a temporary stop for Eric Bledsoe, and he might not last very long with the Los Angeles Clippers. Still, both teams accomplished something with their weekend trade.

John Moriello  •  16 Aug 2021
How Good Was Jermaine O’Neal During His NBA Career?

Former Indiana Pacers star Jermaine O’Neal saw his NBA career stained by the Malice at the Palace, as people often bring up that night whenever they discuss him. But O’Neal actually had a decent amount of success in the league. So, how good was he throughout his pro hoops career?

David Wysong  •  16 Aug 2021
Jason Kidd Once Asked Dirk Nowitzki About the Secret to His Shooting Touch and Received an Unforgettable Answer: ‘Breathe Through Your Eyes’

When Jason Kidd asked Dirk Nowitzki for the secret to his shooting stroke, the big German had a bizarre response.

Joe Kozlowski  •  15 Aug 2021
Michael Jordan Once Made a Trash-Talking Wizards Teammate Pay and Quickly Reminded Him Who He Was: ‘You Know Better. You Grew up Watching Me’

Michael Jordan was older and not as successful during his Washington Wizards tenure, as his numbers weren’t where they were during his prime, and the Wizards missed the playoffs in both of his seasons with the team. But MJ was still pretty intense, especially to one of his trash-talking teammates.

David Wysong  •  15 Aug 2021
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
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
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