Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant says he feels like All Star point guard Russell Westbrook is “highly disrespected.” NBA rookies Ja Morant and Zion Williamson have a deep respect for the league’s veteran superstars, and they’ve been vocal about how much everyone should appreciate them while they’re still playing. Prior to the Pelicans vs Lakers showdown earlier this week, Zion praised LeBron James, telling reporters, “Sometimes I feel he doesn’t get the respect he deserves.” On Wednesday night, it was Morant who offered high praise for Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Following Houston’s 140-112 victory over...
Sixers star Joel Embiid went down with a shoulder injury just days after Ben Simmons’ back issue. Joel Embiid has been a crucial member of the Philadelphia 76ers, even though sometimes he is incredibly inconsistent. When Embiid plays well, the team plays well and they have driven that philosophy home over the last couple of seasons. Recently, Ben Simmons went down with a back injury and could very well miss the rest of the season. In light of Simmons’ injury, it was supposed to be Joel Embiid who would pick up the play and lead his team to victory. Unfortunately for...
Russell Westbrook introduces the Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 “Nina” PE, celebrating his wife and her boutique, The Little Ark. Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook has laced up several special edition colorways of his Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 signature sneaker this year, including a Thunder-themed PE for his return to OKC and a “Crazy Pants” iteration inspired by his bold style on and off the court. Westbrook pulled out another exclusive Why Not Zer0.3 last night in Houston, as he took the floor in a “Nina” PE in celebration of his wife. The eye-catching kicks also call attention to Nina’s boutique, The Little...
LeBron James was dominant against the Pelicans and will now have to sit out against the lowly Warriors. LeBron James continues to be impressive well into his 17th season in the NBA. The 35-year-old has been dominant on the court and is having one of his best seasons when it comes assists. While he isn’t scoring at the same clip he used to, there is no doubt that he remains a top-five player in the league. Just a couple of nights ago, James had one of his best performances of the entire season as he dropped 40 points on the...
It only took 120 years, but lynching is finally considered a federal hate crime in the U.S. It’s hard to believe it took this long, but the House of Representatives finally approved legislation designating lynching as a hate crime under federal law. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) introduced the bill, naming it the Emmett Till Antilynching Act after the 14-year-old boy who was lynched in Mississippi 65 years ago, Vice reports. It’s also been 120 years since Congress first considered passing anti-lynching legislation, which is quite unbelievable when you think about it. The legislation passed 410 to four in the...
“We Baaaaaack” – Drake. Drake may not have released a ton of new music last year but he did have his hands on several major film and television projects that were released to critical acclaim. Among them was the Netflix series Top Boy, which we’ve learned is coming back for another season. Drake shared the news on his Instagram last night, sharing the show’s full script, including the episode 201 which is titled “Killing No Murder.” He added to the excitement by writing, “WE BAAAAAAAACK @topboynetflix.” Speaking about Drake’s involvement with the show, show’s actor Michael Ward told NME:...
New Balance announces multi-year partnership with the NBA and reveals new “We Got Now” ad featuring Kawhi Leonard. New Balance’s resurgence in the basketball space reached new heights on Thursday, as the Boston-based brand announced a multi-year partnership with the NBA, that will make New Balance an official marketing partner of the league. As part of the deal, New Balance will create authentic broadcast, digital and retail content featuring New Balance-sponsored athletes, such as Los Angeles Clippers All Star Kawhi Leonard, in their respective NBA uniforms and team logos. New Balance will celebrate the new deal with their “We Got Now”...
Gordon Hayward had Utah Jazz fans on their scorned-ex energy. Gordon Hayward meant a lot to Utah Jazz fans just a few years ago. He was the number one option on a team that wasn’t going anywhere except for some first-round exits. Eventually, Hayward realized that he needed a change of scenery and signed with the Boston Celtics in 2017. His time with the Celtics has been a rollercoaster as it all started with a devastating leg injury and then some chemistry issues with none other than Kyrie Irving. Now, Hayward and the Celtics are thriving and last night,...
Travis Scott collabs are always in high demand. Travis Scott has proven himself to be an effective sneaker designer thanks to his efforts with Nike and Jordan Brand. Over the past two years, he has released various collaborations and this weekend, he will be dropping yet another, this time in the Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk Low. Nike is looking to make SB’s cool again and they are hoping Travis can be a big part of that. As you can imagine, fans are excited about this collab and pairs are already reselling on StockX for around $1100 USD....
Nicki Minaj let all the haters know that she and her husband Kenneth Petty are happily in love and pay no mind to all the negative attention towards them. Nicki Minaj could not care less about your think pieces on her husband, Kenneth Petty, and apparently, neither could he. The seasoned Femcee has been trudging through criticism against Kenneth ever since the two of them got together, and she’s just about had enough of it. Many take issue with their relationship and are not afraid to voice their disapproval, but Nicki has never let the noise drown out her love...