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When DeMar DeRozan was on the Toronto Raptors, many thought that he and Kyle Lowry would bring the franchise its first NBA championship. However, when the Raptors became world champions in 2019, DeRozan was forced to watch it from the comfort of his living room like many fans worldwide. While many thought DeRozan would lead the Raptors to a chip after being their star player between 2009-2018, it all changed when he was traded to San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard. In a recent interview with Draymond Green for Bleacher Report’s Chips, DeRozan revealed his thoughts on his exit from the Canadian franchise: “That whole narrative was just frustrating, to where it was like, alright, damn social media. So by the time they got to the Finals, I think I ended up leaving the country and...

After NBA‘s Top 75 Greatest Players List was revealed, fans and athletes alike took to social media to voice their opinions on who was snubbed. One of the most notable snubs from the list was Kyrie Irving, a seven-time all-star and NBA Champion who has often been equated as one of the best ball-handlers in the history of basketball. With his successes, stats and talent, his resume make the Brooklyn Nets guard a perfect contender for the list. Fans have thought it to be disrespectful that Irving was left off of the top 75 and some even did their own sleuthing. Some fans have noticed that there have been some deleted articles from the NBA that suggested that Irving was initially included in the list. Twitter users also pointed out that the NBA YouTube channel originally posted a highlight re...

For its latest collaboration, jiu-jitsu lifestyle label Albino & Preto has teamed up with Mattel‘s Hot Wheels brand on a nostalgic collection. For lovers of the die-cast toy car brand and auto enthusiasts alike, the range is centered around mat-ready gear with racing flair. Comprised of kimonos, a training rash guard, a duo of tees and shorts, the special collection draws from driving suit racer’s wear on the track. The kimonos are marked with vibrant vibrant patchwork with light blue with yellow and black accents, with the durable heavyweight 500 gsm pearl weave top, judo style skirt and ripstop Novo pants. The mix of woven and embroidered patches featured express arc logos, Hot Wheels flame motif, A&P Mark logos and checkered flag designs. The color scheme and decorative markings...

This Sunday night football saw Tom Brady once again making history with his 600th career touchdown pass. The historic moment was recorded as a nine-yard pass to Mike Evans in the match against the Chicago Bears, placing Tampa Bay up 21-0. Brady has now become the first-ever play in the history of the NFL to throw 600 touchdowns in his career. The feat was solidified with a Buccaneers 38-3 win against the Bears with Brady finishing four touchdown passes, bringing his total TD passes to 602. The match was also Brady’s 97th game with three or more touchdown passes and his 37th game with four or more. With these additional feats, Brady has now tied Drew Brees for tops in NFL history. After the 9-yard pass, Evans gave away the history-making football to a fan in the stands. However, the team wa...

Vanessa Bryant has detailed how she learned of the deaths of her husband and daughter, Kobe and Gigi Bryant, in a deposition for the civil lawsuit she filed against Los Angeles County and its several agencies. According to the New York Times, Bryant explained that she was informed of the helicopter crash at 11:30 A.M. on January 26, 2020 — approximately two hours after the accident — by a family assistant, and that she thought that her husband and daughter were two of the five people who survived. She attempted to call Kobe but failed, and the “R.I.P. Kobe” notifications began to flood her phone. It took several hours for Bryant to receive official confirmation that Kobe and Gigi were among those who perished in the crash, and because she was unable to fly to the site via helicopter due to...

The NBA recently showed off 10 new race car liveries in celebration of its 75th Anniversary season and the return of F1 to the USA at the 2021 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The liveries capture the team colors of both the Central and Pacific Divisions with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, the Chicago Bulls, the Indiana Pacers, the Golden State Warriors, the Phoenix Suns, and the Milwaukee Bucks, to name a few. Those looking to watch the first Formula 1 race in the U.S., since its two-year break due to COVID-19, can tune in on October 24 1:30 p.m. ET on ABC. NBA x @F1 ? Celebrate the #NBA75 Anniversary Season and the return of F1 to the USA… which car is your favorite? More to come this week ? https://t.co/4xAZ2dqtus — NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2021 In other sports new...

After Philadelphia 76ers‘ guard Ben Simmons was asked to leave practice and suspended for one game by Doc Rivers, the athlete is expected to meet with organization officials to discuss options moving forward. According to ESPN earlier today, Simmons told Sixers’ staff that he felt discomfort in his back and underwent treatment to clear him to workout with the team. However, Simmons ended up not participating on any on-court activities. While Simmons requested a trade four months ago, the franchise still wants him to play as a starting lineup as they explore additional trade options. Rich Paul, who is Simmons’ agent, has recently spoken to the Sixers team stating that Simmons is “not mentally prepared to play yet.” Simmons is expected to further dive into this discussion in his meeting with...

The NBA 75th-Anniversary Team has been fully announced. The list highlights the most impactful players in league history and contains 76 players due to a tie in voting. According to the NBA, players are “selected for being pioneers that have helped shape, define, and redefine the game.” A panel of current and former NBA players, coaches GMs, league executives, WNBA legends broadcasters and sportswriters cast their votes without regard to position for the creation of the unranked list. Eleven active players including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Lebron James, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook were included on the list along with six international players from six different countries: Giannis A...

Sporting goods company Spalding has released a new line of basketball hoops that can be completely assembled in under 30 minutes. The Spalding Momentous EZ Assembly features either a 50-inch or 54-inch steel-framed acrylic board, 8-to-10-inch Infinite Adjust Elevator Lift System, a 36-gallon base for superior stability and an Arena Slam Breakaway Rim for expert gameplay. It also features a  clear-view backboard — a first for portable basketball hoops — and offers an AR tour of what the hoop will look like in your backyard prior to purchase, available through the Spalding website. “The basketball hoop assembly process needed to be easier and more enjoyable — that was made clear to us through analyzing reviews throughout the category and from focus groups of athletes, parents and coache...