Former NBA champions-turned-podcast co-hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson have yet to interview Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan on their renowned “All The Smoke” podcast. However, Barnes remains optimistic they can land a sit-down with “His Airness.” Since launching “All The Smoke” in October 2019, Barnes and Jackson have become two of the NBA podcasting world’s preeminent voices. They…

Lauri Markkanen enters the 2024-25 season as the centerpiece of the Utah Jazz, and he is looking to build on a strong campaign where he averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over 55 games. Although Utah missed the playoffs in the ultra-competitive Western Conference last year, the franchise remains optimistic about its future with Markkanen…

To maximize his tenure with the LA Lakers, D’Angelo Russell needs to adapt to the ball-dominant playstyle of LeBron James, according to former Purple and Gold Smush Parker. Although listed as a forward, James frequently assumes ball-handling responsibilities, with Russell and Austin Reaves serving as the starting guards. In an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson,…

Giannis Antetokounmpo debuted in the preseason for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday against LeBron James and the LA Lakers. The “Greek Freak” had an impressive game on both ends of the floor in 20 minutes of first half action. He finished with 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocks before halftime. Antetokounmpo’s most spectacular…

Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham has finally opened up about his dismissal from the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of last season. Ham spoke candidly, expressing the belief that the Lakers made significant progress under his leadership and saying he poured his “heart and soul” into the team’s development during his tenure. “The state of…

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has reportedly filed a petition for paternity and child support. According to Page Six, the 23-year-old is taking Ayesha Howard, who gave birth to a child with rapper Lil Baby, to court to confirm whether Edwards is the biological father. Edwards is reportedly pushing for genetic testing for him, Howard, and the…

Julius Randle’s wife, Kendra, shared her mixed feelings about who to root for in the WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty. During Game 1 on Thursday, Kendra posted on X (formerly Twitter) about her dilemma. The Randle family recently moved from New York after Julius, the former Knicks star, was traded to the…

LA Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht took the most shot attempts during the team’s 107-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Although his shooting wasn’t at its best, Knecht had the full confidence of his teammates and coaching staff, including that of franchise superstar LeBron James. The former Tennessee forward attempted 16 shots, with 10 coming…

Klay Thompson made his debut for the Dallas Mavericks in their 107-102 preseason loss to the Utah Jazz at the American Airlines Center on Thursday. In his first game with the Mavericks, the former Warriors guard put in a strong effort on the defensive end, and it was clearly a deliberate focus. Thompson is determined to prove…