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Have you ever wondered what an animated showdown of the Boston Celtics mascot and a Hawk would look like? Wonder mo more as French comic book artist Asur Misora created really cool illustrations depicting the eight 2016 NBA 1st round playoff series match-ups. Here is his illustration for each series: Warriors-Rockets Clippers-Blazers Thunder-Mavericks Spurs-Grizzlies Cavaliers-Pistons [...]

It is no secret that the Golden State Warriors are one of the better teams in NBA history. They are justifiably garnering much of the attention as we all track their every move and watch in awe as they annihilate the rest of the NBA. It is also no secret that Steph Curry has usurped [...]

It was announced Friday morning that NBA owners had voted to approve company advertisements on NBA jerseys during games. The NBA could reportedly generate an additional $100 to $120 million a year in revenue with this new partnership possibility. Thankfully NBA merchandise and memorabilia will not feature any company logo that may be associated with [...]

Kobe Bryant’s 20 year legendary NBA odyssey comes to its end at Staples Center tonight when the Los Angeles Lakers play the Utah Jazz. Throughout Bryant’s legendary career, which has included 15 All-NBA appearances, 12 All NBA Defensive appearances, five NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP awards and one regular season MVP award, was born [...]

As the Warriors have matched and are closing in on besting the Bulls seemingly untouchable mark of 72 wins in the regular season Wednesday night, the ultimate water cooler and completely hypothetical debate over who would win in a 7-game series between these all-time great teams has gained a fair amount of steam. There are [...]

Being in the building for Kobe Bryant’s send-off Wednesday will probably be a very memorable and moving experience, one that you will tell your children and grandchildren about, but you will have to cut in to their college tuition fund to do it though. According to ESPN Sports and Business Analyst Darren Rovell, tomorrow’s Lakers-Jazz [...]

A new ad for Apple TV was released over the weekend, it features Kobe Bryant and Michael B. Jordan, actor and star of Creed. The commercial shows Kobe and Jordan sitting on a couch in Kobe’s trailer where Michael B. Jordan was apparently pegged to portray Kobe in a movie about his career. Jordan is [...]

A long form piece was written by ESPN.com Reporter Zach Lowe this week about how the Nets almost changed their name to the Swamp Dragons in 1992. Lowe wrote an oral history around the decision and desire behind closed doors and in NBA circles for the Nets (of course it’s the Nets) desire to capitalize [...]

Hassan Whiteside is the master of giving himself really corny nicknames. The Miami Heat big man has most notably referred to himself as “Agent Block,” a play on, well, we don’t really know. Maybe Gilbert Arenas’ longtime moniker, “Agent Zero.” And if that’s the angle, color me confused. And if there’s another angle, color me [...]

As we all know election season is upon us, that means campaign signs, heated social media debates, and lots of kissing babies. The Charlotte Hornets and Kemba Walker decided to exhibit their campaign spirit and have launched a faux campaign for Walker to win the NBA Most Improved Player Award for the 2015-16 season. A [...]