In 2008, while he was the Suns' GM, Steve Kerr made the high-risk move of trading Shawn Marion for Shaquille O'Neal, hoping to push Phoenix over the championship hump.
The decision came with immense backlash, as Kerr faced heavy criticism and even death threats from fans who felt betrayed by the trade 😮
Thoughts?
(via Tim MacMahon)
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The Golden State Warriors negated a 50-point outburst by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to take a 116-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder 😱
Andrew Wiggins: 27 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
Stephen Curry: 21 PTS, 4 AST
Kevon Looney: 18 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
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Victor Wembanyama is different… 😂
(via @tomerazarly)
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Pulled out all the stops on this one.
Which East team duo has a better chance to create more winning games this season?
👍 for Spida Balls
🩷 for Edge Maxxing
We kid you not, these nicknames are fire!
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Dennis Schroder’s 2024-25 season has been a roller coaster.
He began the season with the Nets, where he averaged a career-high in points per game.
The Warriors then traded for him, but he struggled to find his rhythm in Golden State.
Since he is on an expiring contract, he was always a likely trade piece if the team pursued a bigger star.
And that’s exactly what happened.
Schroder was included in the Warriors’ trade package for Jimmy Butler, but he was immediately sent to the Jazz as part of the multi-team deal.
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NBA players are making big money from their teams, but some are raking in even more from brand endorsements.
These endorsement deals not only boost a player's income but also help brands build credibility and reach their target audiences.
With these monumental deals setting the bar high, it’ll be exciting to see who steps up next in the endorsement game 👀
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"This is amazing from the standpoint of the business of the game. Luka was #6 in jersey sales in Dallas, Luka now shoots to #1 in jersey sales with the Lakers. Now the international market, think about it we just signed a new TV deal, what $25 billion, let's just throw it out there, $25 billion TV deal. You got the top international player in LA, so the viewership, the ticket sales. Everybody, Europe, Spain, they’re all coming into LA, so I’m looking at the business. I’m like this was an amazing business decision by billionaires to say this is what I want for now, and this is what we need as a league." - Dwyane Wade 👀
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The Charlotte Hornets switch-hunted Luka Doncic all game on their way to a 100-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers 👀
Miles Bridges: 29 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals
LaMelo Ball: 27 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
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Remember when Talen Horton-Tucker was deemed untouchable by the Lakers?
That reputation is long gone.
Just a few years after toiling away in Utah and Chicago, THT is out of the league entirely.
His versatility, along with his stocky, strong frame was the selling point.
But the lack of improvement (or development) caused him to stall.
He can still find a way back to the NBA if he balls out across the pond, but it would take a few years before we see him again.
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These superstars aren’t slowing down anytime soon, making every game a battle for the top spot.
Who’s finishing the decade on top? 👀
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Robert Horry made $53.7 million and walked away with 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 championship rings.
James Harden has earned over $411 million…and still has 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼.
Sometimes it’s not about the bag.
Sometimes it's about being in the right place at the right time, and showing up when it matters most.
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Draymond Green. Evan Mobley. Dyson Daniels.
Three completely different styles. Three defensive monsters. One award on the line
Draymond’s the vet, the anchor, the heartbeat of Golden State’s defense. Still locking up year after year with elite instincts and versatility.
Mobley’s a freak rim protection, mobility, and defensive IQ all in one. Most blocks on this list and the best defensive rating? That’s no accident.
Then there’s Dyson. The steal king. 229 is a wild number, and he’s doing it with length, pressure, and pure anticipation. Not your typical finalist, but absolutely earned his spot.
There’s no wrong answer… but there can only be one.
Who ya got? 🏆
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Do you think it's crazy for a sports analyst to have a bigger contract than one of the biggest stars in the NBA right now?
Seems like Shaquille O'Neal is not letting Victor Wembanyama get ahead of him easily in terms of being a valued big man in the NBA landscape 👀
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"It took you three seasons to get from three thousand to four thousand...
Okay let's say it's gonna take you that much time. If you look at it from that standpoint, he'd have to get to 40.
Can he continue to move like that over the next three years? That's the question.
But in terms of his ability to make shots, I have no doubt about that."
🗣️ Stephen A. Smith
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The difference between NBA players' salary and actual take home money is wild 🤯
Here's how it (approximately) looks after deducting several types of taxes, escrow, agency fees & Medicaid.
NBA salaries explained in 5 minutes: Link in Bio.
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The Warriors and Timberwolves just flipped the Western Conference on its head.
Coming in as the No. 7 and No. 6 seeds, both teams were doubted, overlooked, and labeled
underdogs.
Now?
They both eliminated two of the West’s powerhouses.
Golden State clawed their way from the Play-In and outclassed the No. 2 Rockets with championship grit, while Minnesota stormed into the playoffs and dismantled the No. 3 Lakers with physicality and poise.
This isn’t a Cinderella run. It’s a power shift.
The Warriors aren’t fading, and the Wolves are ascending.
Two lower seeds. Two dominant performances.
One message to the West:
Forget the seeding. The real threats have arrived.
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Carmelo Anthony gave some piece of advice to Jimmy Butler.
“Jimmy, man, chill out. Because they’re going to Marbury you. They’re going to tell you, ‘Don’t even come around no more until we figure out what’s next.’ And when they do that, there’s no other team you’re going to.”
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🚨 BREAKING: Meyers Leonard retires after 10 NBA seasons.
The 33-year-old played for Portland, Miami, and Milwaukee, earning $60M in his career. Congrats on a great run! 👏
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Luka Doncic had 25 dunks his rookie year. This season? Just 1.
He hasn’t thrown one down in a Lakers jersey yet.
DUNKS PER SEASON:
2018–19: 25
2019–20: 14
2020–21: 11
2021–22: 7
2022–23: 12
2023–24: 2
2024–25: 1
The step-back still kills.
The vision is elite.
But that bounce?
Basically gone.
Will we ever see Luka slam in purple and gold? 👀
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Back in 2014, the NBA dropped one of its most legendary jersey gimmicks ever: nickname jerseys.
“King James.”
“Durantula.”
“PG-13.”
It wasn’t just hype, it was personality stitched into the game.
It only lasted one season, but fans still talk about it to this day. In the social era, where branding is everything, nickname jerseys could hit harder than ever.
Imagine:
🔹 “Ant-Man”
🔹 “Joker”
🔹 “Spida”
🔹 “Unicorn”
🔹 “Ice Trae”
🔹 “Alien”
Should the NBA bring them back and let players cook with their own flair? 👀