Jimmy Butler knows how the media game is played. We ask him a non-inflammatory question. He gives a seemingly innocuous answer. But if either the question or answer (or both) is centered around a big name, his response has the potential to go viral and come back to hurt him on the court. Exhibit A, [...]
March 29, 2017
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For all of LeBron James’s seemingly endless talents on a basketball court, shooting free-throws hasn’t always been one of his fortes. James is a 74 percent shooter from the charity stripe for his career, but has struggled this season and is shooting a career-low at 67 percent. LeBron, the perfectionist that he is, is highly [...]
March 24, 2017
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LaVar Ball, father of top NBA prospect Lonzo Ball, and LeBron James, best player in the world, are basically feuding. Because, why not? Ball caused a stir when he said NBA stars typically don’t raise fellow NBA stars and then cited the future of James’ kids as a potential example. LeBron, of course, was none [...]
March 23, 2017
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LaVar Ball, father of star UCLA freshman point guard and top 2017 NBA Draft prospect Lonzo Ball, has made himself famous with his seemingly never-ending stream of controversial and foolish comments. He has called his son better than Steph Curry, himself better than Michael Jordan in his heyday basically, and that he, LaVar, could beat [...]
March 22, 2017
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LeBron James has released 14 signature shoes thus far in his 14-year NBA career. He signed a $90 million shoe deal with Nike at the age of 18 before ever even stepping on an NBA court and it’s worked out for Nike. Now he has helped in another groundbreaking endeavor and maybe his most substantial [...]
March 21, 2017
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If you were mad that the Cleveland Cavaliers rested LeBron James against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night, you’re not the only one. Adam Silver is right there with you. Following the eyesore of a national TV matchup, the NBA’s commissioner sent a memo to owners urging them to get involved in the decision-making [...]
March 21, 2017
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Although the Cavaliers suffered another disappointing loss, this time 106-101 in Detroit Thursday night, vintage LeBron was on display. Dunking on everything in site and flying around like a 25-year-old earning yet another triple-double. This triple-double was a little more special though as it was the 50th of his historic career. [tweet https://twitter.com/NBAWorldNewz/status/840219134063460353] LeBron becomes [...]
March 10, 2017
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Remember how so many complained about LeBron James’ open distaste for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ “top-heavy” roster? And how many more assume the team, specifically general manager David Griffin, would be unhappy with his demeanor? About that: The Cavaliers are actually happy LeBron said what he said, even if they weren’t thrilled in the moment, according [...]
March 3, 2017
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The Cavaliers and Celtics had an entertaining and intense battle in Boston Wednesday night that had a playoff feel to it as the Celtics pulled off a 103-99 win behind more late-game heroics by Isaiah Thomas. Quite possibly the most interesting part of the night though was when we almost saw two legends collide (in [...]
March 2, 2017
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Offbeat
Fans of NBA trade-deadline chaos were treated to renewed hope on the Carmelo Anthony-for-Kevin Love front late Tuesday. But it was short-lived, because the Cleveland Cavaliers are both sensible and hate fun. First, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reported that LeBron James wanted the Cavaliers to deal for Anthony, who owns a no-trade [...]
February 7, 2017
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