David West fires back at former US Olympian saying athletes are ‘literally the new slaves’ on ESPN show

Former NBA player David West commented strongly on the idea raised by a former Olympian that “athletes are literally the new slaves” based on their reliance on the contracts they…

Mike Battaglino

NBA source hopes James Harden doesn’t join Clippers because they’re ‘dangerous enough without him’

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly interested in trading for Philadelphia 76ers star point guard James Harden, but at least one NBA source hopes that Harden doesn't join the Clippers.…

Jesse Cinquini

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball offers best update yet on recovery from latest knee surgery

The latest update on Lonzo Ball's recovery from his March knee surgery is a promising one. According to Ball himself, the former lottery pick has yet to hit a "standstill"…

Sam Leweck

Report: Kyrie Irving now an executive at Chinese company ANTA, which has been tied to human rights abuses

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving reportedly is now an executive at Chinese apparel giant ANTA. Irving will serve as ANTA Basketball's chief creative officer, where he will look to…

Peter Dewey

Victor Wembanyama says there’s ‘no limitations’ on role with Spurs: ‘I can be the point guard’

Victor Wembanyama is about to begin his first NBA season as one of the most heralded prospects of all time, and the San Antonio Spurs phenom is saying there are…

Mike Battaglino

Report: James Harden has no interest in rejoining Philadelphia 76ers in earnest

It has been months since Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden requested a trade, though he's still a member of the team. A recent report indicates that Harden has no…

Jesse Cinquini

Jayson Tatum reveals what his pitch was to Damian Lillard to join Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum revealed what his pitch was to star guard Damian Lillard in an interview with Toucher and Rich on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Tuesday. “Dame…

Peter Dewey

Multiple Eastern Conference execs reportedly expressed frustration following Jrue Holiday-Celtics trade: ‘Well, f—k us’

On Sunday, the Boston Celtics dealt guard Malcolm Brogdon, big man Robert Williams III and two future first-round picks to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for guard Jrue Holiday.…

Jesse Cinquini

Masai Ujiri hasn’t had extension talks with Pascal Siakam because many Raptors ‘didn’t play the right way’ last season

Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam is currently eligible for an extension, but it doesn't seem like the organization is in any rush to get one done. Raptors executive Masai Ujiri spoke…

Sam Leweck

Report: Former New England Patriots running back threatened to spit in police officer’s face before being arrested

Retired running back Dion Lewis, who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, is currently in hot water after he was arrested last week at the Seminole Hard…

Orel Dizon