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Patrick Dorsey

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Mario Chalmers had a huge game for the Grizzlies, and former teammate Dwyane Wade loved it

Mario Chalmers might not be on the Miami Heat anymore, but that doesn't mean the guard -- traded last week to the Memphis Grizzlies after seven seasons and two titles in South Florida -- is forgotten. → Read More

Golden State Warriors troll Charles Barkley with T-shirt over last season's NBA title prediction

Late last season and into the playoffs, Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley insisted the Golden State Warriors couldn't win the title. → Read More

NBA players are just as excited about the season returning as you are (and so is Taylor Swift, apparently!)

If you're excited for the 2015-16 NBA season, which started Tuesday night when the Chicago Bulls faced (and beat) the Cleveland Cavaliers, you aren't alone. → Read More

Dirk asks on Twitter: Who would win a 40-yard dash between Nowitzki and Peyton Manning?

With the NBA preseason nearly done but still time to kill before the first official tipoff, NBA players are now turning their minds to the important questions. → Read More

Watch: Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union choreographed a handshake for their wedding

While they were both with the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James -- like many teammates throughout the league do -- created their share of elaborate handshakes. → Read More

DeMarcus Cousins apparently was surprised about the size of Tristan Thompson's contract

After a lengthy negotiation, on Wednesday the Cleveland Cavaliers and big man Tristan Thompson agreed to a five-year, $82 million deal. → Read More

GMs say they'd pick Anthony Davis over LeBron James to start a franchise; would you?

In case you hadn't noticed, the Anthony Davis era is here.Sure, the 22-year-old New Orleans Pelicans big man already has made an All-NBA first team and two All-Star rosters. → Read More

The Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler reportedly took out his car's rearview mirror as a reminder to never look back

Chicago Bulls wing Jimmy Butler has a lot to be proud of. → Read More

Russell Westbrook did a Reddit AMA and trash-talked a fan to perfection

Russell Westbrook has quickly become one of the NBA's most entertaining players, with his often-unstoppable playing style, his knack for fashion and his sense of humor. → Read More

'NBA Live 16' Ratings: LeBron No. 1, Curry not second

Recently we brought you the top 10 players, as rated by the latest "NBA 2K" game.The ratings for "NBA Live 16" also are here -- and they're quite a bit different. → Read More

WATCH: Stephen Curry reads from NBA draft scouting report that was less-than-kind

Stephen Curry wasn't a nobody coming out of Davidson -- he went seventh overall in 2009 NBA draft, not 57th. → Read More

These are the top-10-rated players in NBA 2K16 (there are some surprises)

The ratings for NBA 2K16 are out, and -- unlike in Madden -- nobody in the league was given a 99. → Read More

Shaquille O'Neal gives his all-time NBA top five, and it's got a couple surprises

NBA top fives are in the air. Kevin Durant gave his list two weeks ago, and now, one of Durant's picks has made his own choices. → Read More

Bucks' Michael Carter-Williams throws out first pitch, hits cameraman

Michael Carter-Williams, the starting point guard for a young Bucks team that has Milwaukee buzzing, threw out the first pitch at Thursday night's Brewers game.And, well ... → Read More

Larry David jokes about Jordan Spieth's oncoming baldness; Spieth responds

In an interview with Golf Digest published Monday, "Seinfeld" co-creator/"Curb Your Enthusiasm" creator-star/golf enthusiast/bald hero Larry David touched ... → Read More

Michael Jordan might have made more money last year than in his entire playing career (not adjusted for inflation)

That Michael Jordan is cleaning up even though his playing career is over shouldn't surprise you.That he made more money in 2014 than he did in his whole playing career? → Read More

Antonio Brown has rather interesting haircut in pregame interview

The Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown might be the best receiver in the league. → Read More

LeBron James reportedly helping adults pay to get GEDs

LeBron James keeps aiming to make a difference in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. → Read More

Brandon Armstrong impersonated Manu Ginobili, and the Spurs guard loved it

NBA impersonator extraordinaire Brandon Armstrong has won scores of fans this summer with his crazy-good takes on LeBron James, James Harden, Kobe Bryant, Russell Westbrook and more. → Read More

Russell Westbrook gets married; you'll never believe what he wore

OK, so you might believe what he wore.Still, Russell Westbrook is known for his distinctive, rather unusual style of dress. → Read More