“Jordan was discussing replacements” – Michael Jordan wanted Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant traded for failing to match the Pistons
As a Chicago Bulls writer, Sam Smith had a front-row seat to how Michael Jordan and the team…
“We had a chance to win two or three” – Tyronn Lue says Kevin Durant stopped LeBron James and the Cavs from becoming a dynasty
In 2016, the Golden State Warriors were flying high with incredible confidence after a 73-9 regular season record,…
“Especially with that four-point ball” – Klay Thompson says he’ll strongly consider joining the BIG3 after his NBA career
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is far from finished. Despite averaging just 14.0 points per game last season,…
“It makes me feel like I’m working hard for my money” – Dennis Rodman explains why he loved rebounding and defense more than scoring
As notable as he was for the legendary Chicago Bulls dynasty, Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman doesn’t get…
“When the lights go on and the ball goes up, we’re winning that game” – Melo on proving his HS coach wrong about his friendship with LBJ
LeBron James‘ and Carmelo Anthony‘s careers will always be intertwined. Although they both entered the league in 2003,…
When Karl Malone mocked Jeff Van Gundy for claiming the Heat Big 3 would break Bulls’ 72-10 record : “Must have had some red wine that night”
LeBron James‘ decision to take his talents to South Beach in 2010 sent shockwaves across the basketball community. The…
“If he keeps his mind straight” – Rodman assessed how Joakim Noah could’ve helped the Bulls win 7th NBA title
Joakim Noah was recognized by Windy City legend Dennis Rodman during his time with the Chicago Bulls. As…
“We’re not going to be there long enough for me to have to change into anything” – Michael Jordan masterfully boosted the Bulls’ morale before finishing the Suns in ’93 Finals
The Chicago Bulls were expecting to make a historic three-peat in 1993 when they faced the Phoenix Suns…
Pat Riley planned a long-term partnership with LeBron James and the Miami Heat: “Those four years… we’re hoping to turn them into eight or 10”
After the 2013-14 NBA season wrapped up, Miami Heat’s Pat Riley held his annual season-ending news conference. The…
“Won the finals MVP a year and two months ago, it was not a fluke” – Rachel Nichols reminds everyone why Jaylen Brown deserves more respect
The narrative around the Boston Celtics has shifted dramatically since Jayson Tatum injured his Achilles during the 2025…
“My excuse to him was I grew up in an apartment and I need some space” – Michael Beasley regrets not listening to Pat Riley’s advice when he first got to Miami
Many described Michael Beasley as one of the most talented players they had ever seen. The Miami Heat…
“The Bulls team I played on would probably go 75-7” – Ron Harper dismissed Kobe Bryant’s Lakers as nowhere near as Michael Jordan’s 72-win Bulls
Kobe Bryant‘s Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2009-2010 NBA season with a lot of promise. They had just capped…