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Is Brooklyn the right move for Blake Griffin?
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Blake Griffin has officially been bought out by the Detroit Pistons, and is now cleared to sign with another team via free agency....

It's not a good look for the NBA when Kevin Garnett can't get a stake in Timberwolves ownership
If there’s any former player who deserves an ownership stake in a franchise he helped build, it’s Kevin Garnett. But unfortunately, the Minnesota Timberwolves don’t see it that way....

Dennis Smith Jr. is quietly reviving his career in Detroit
Let’s first acknowledge that Dennis Smith Jr. is not all the way back yet. He’s not even shooting 40 percent from the field this season. But even if he’s not back to where he was as a top-10 prospect coming from the 2017 NBA Draft Class, he’s far above where he stood toward the latter half of his Ne...

NBA referees calling games softer than two-ply toilet tissue on a cotton pillow
NBA referees haven’t had the best week in the association....

The Sixers continue to show a different gear in win over Jazz
In a COVID-riddled season especially, it’s still too early for definitive NBA Finals ride-or-die predictions that aren’t stupid or clout-chasey. That said, the Philadelphia 76ers proved something last night by taking the team with the NBA’s best record (how much longer will we say this about the Uta...

Houston plans to retire James Harden’s number? Aw, Hell no!
The Houston Rockets have lost their damn minds....

A few thoughts on Shaq’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ appearance
Shaquille O’Neal is a better wrestler than he is a TV analyst....

Reports of Kemba Walker’s demise have been greatly exaggerated
Depending on who you ask, Kemba Walker might be anywhere from overly washed to overly joyous....

Candace Parker’s basketball lesson confirms Shaq is a ‘casual’
WNBA superstar Candace Parker dropped knowledge on Shaq last night during their show and had the Big Fella looking real out the loop on national television. ...

NBA is granting two-way players postseason-eligibility, per report, which could help some teams
Suddenly, depth may become even more important in this year’s playoffs. ...

Joel Embiid says he dominates Myles Turner … and he couldn’t be more right
After finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists against Myles Turner in last night’s 130-114 victory over the Indiana, Philly’s Joel Embiid was asked about matching up with the Pacer center over the course of his career. His response was typical Embiid....

Has to be said: Kawhi Leonard-Clippers marriage has been a failure
Kawhi Leonard has been a bust in L.A....

Rick Pitino’s ‘Larry Bird is not walking through that door’ speech is now old enough to drink
On this day, 21 year ago, one of the greatest quotes in sports history happened....

Renee Montgomery owning the Atlanta Dream is the latest example of Black women taking over Georgia
With Black History Month in our rearview mirrors, and as we enter a month dedicated to celebrating the history of women, it has become quite apparent that the months of February and March are being merged by the actions of Black women like Renee Montgomery, Stacey Abrams, and even Keisha Lance Botto...

Bradley Beal chose to stay in D.C., and he will regret it
Bradley Beal is putting together another monster season while his Wizards continue to do Wizard things....

Draymond Green may shoot like he has a backpack on, but it’s time to stop the slander
I don’t know if there is a player that basketball Twitter loves to slander more than Draymond Green....

Hell freezes over as Ben Simmons drills a three
It’s not often that a guy makes headlines for hitting his lone 3-point attempt of the game, especially when it doesn’t tie the game or give his team the lead....

The Lakers proved they’re not roadkill, and LeBron reminded Zlatan who the hell he is
They’re going to be juuust fine. ...

Internet enjoys Thunder/Hawks orange jersey fiasco, our eyes not so much
We already knew that the NBA had too many uniforms, but the Thunder took things to a new level on Friday night against the Hawks, wearing different uniforms in each half of their game against Atlanta....