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Josh Childress opens up on leaving NBA for Olympiacos

Josh Childress revisited his groundbreaking 2008 move to Olympiacos on The Fullcourt Passport podcast with Ric Bucher and Boki Nachbar, addressing what he called...

Jamahl Mosley: Playing with the German national team did wonders for Tristan

Here’s Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley on what he saw from Tristan da Silva off the bench during Wednesday's 125-121 opening night home...

10 outstanding basketball players who left their mark on history

Basketball is more than just a game. It’s an adrenaline rush, a touch of magic, and a show you never tire of watching. Behind...

Paul Pierce: Kevin Garnett said f*** you when player asked him to wedding during...

Former Boston Celtics great Paul Pierce remembers being at the free-throw line one time when an opposing player invited Kevin Garnett to his wedding. (via...

Dillon Brooks: Mike Conley Jr./Marc Gasol/Tony Allen/David Fizdale influenced my defense

Here’s Phoenix Suns veteran Dillon Brooks on who impacted how he plays defense during his early years in the NBA. (via Phoenix Suns): “Mike and...

All-time great A’ja Wilson still improving

Can you be the greatest player ever and still be getting better? Well, that’s exactly what 29-year-old A’ja Wilson showed this past season with the...

Desmond Bane: Me, Ja, and Jaren weren’t available enough together in Memphis

Orlando Magic shooting guard Desmond Bane was asked about the importance of getting game reps with Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner before last night’s...

What Was the Origin of Basketball

Basketball is a high-flying and thrilling game on earth today with millions of players and fans from every continent. From basic back-street court to...

Olden Polynice recalls Isiah Thomas breaking his hand punching Bill Laimbeer

Former NBA center Olden Polynice shared a memorable story from his playing days involving Isiah Thomas and Bill Laimbeer. During a Detroit Pistons practice,...

Isaiah Stewart: If I was healthy vs. the Knicks, that series turns out different

Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart is confident that his defensive presence would have helped the team during the 2025 playoffs (missed rest of...

Jalen Johnson: “Dyson was, in my opinion, Defensive Player of the Year and Most...

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson thought that Dyson Daniels should have been the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year (earned All-Defensive First Team/won...

Zach LaVine: “I didn’t think last year we had an identity at all”

Sacramento Kings star Zach LaVine believes that the group has to establish an identity/clear game plans for the 2025-26 season. (via ABC10): “We’re extremely talented, but...

Tyrese Maxey: “I’ve never lost in my career, so it was good for me...

Here’s Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey on what he's done following a mentally draining season last year to make sure that outcome doesn't happen...

Toni Kukoc on Michael Jordan: “I can’t say the best player, but he is...

Former Chicago Bulls star Toni Kukoc shared his thoughts on Michael Jordan’s legacy, calling him a GOAT of basketball while cautioning against cross-era comparisons....

Tracy McGrady: I could have won championship with Shaq

Tracy McGrady believes his prime years would have been enough to capture a championship alongside Shaquille O’Neal. During a recent appearance on The Arena, the...