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Sim Life with ‘NBA Live 19’: Thunder at Wizards, Timberwolves at Warriors Two of the league’s best guards lead the way in blowout wins

TGIF, NBA Live 19 fans. This week comes to an end with a star-studded doubleheader on ESPN (8 p.m. Eastern time). First, Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder head to Washington, D.C., to face John Wall’s Wizards, who desperately need a win. Then the defending champion Golden State Warriors welcome the dysfunctional Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Time Traveling: Tom Ford Kicks Off NYFW Spring-Summer 2019 With Retro-Inspired Glamour

Tom Ford has always had a flair for the darkly dramatic—the type of striking statements that get shoutouts by Jay-Z or Oscar nominations (for each of two films, so far). From his 1996 reinvention of Gucci (which spawned the memorable white cutout dress in Toni Braxton’s “Unbreak My Heart” video) through launching his…

‘NBA LIVE 19’s’ best point guards: Agree or disagree? EA reveals the top-five rated floor generals

When it came to letting the players and the gaming community know what the overall ratings would be for their new game, NBA 2K19 beat NBA LIVE 19 to the punch. But perhaps EA needed that extra time to implement a much harsher grading scale and cause a greater debate. Now that the ratings are […]

Rank these 10 memorable moments in ESPYS history From Jamie Foxx’s tennis balls to Drake’s side pieces to LeBron James’ prerogative

When one thinks of ESPN’s annual ESPYS award show, many moments stand out. While some made us laugh out loud, like host Justin Timberlake, or laugh uncomfortably, like Saturday Night Live alum Norm Macdonald’s scathing opening monologue, the most memorable moments of the past 25 years have evoked emotions, tears and standing ovations. There’s Sidney […]

Deeper controls, global dominance and trash talk highlight NBA LIVE 19 Electronic Arts’ hoop game continues to make strides

NBA LIVE has come a long way in trying to close the gap that exists between it and NBA2K. Major strides were made with NBA LIVE 18, but will 2K’s edge further dwindle with NBA LIVE 19? Electronic Arts rolled out details about the next version at EA Play on Saturday. Here’s a look at […]

The Browns selected their future former quarterback and other news of the week The Week That Was April 23-26

Monday 04.23.18 Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, about as proficient at social media as Shad Moss, said it was a “total accident” when he liked an Instagram comment that said former teammate Russell Westbrook was the “problem” when Durant was still with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A Pennsylvania golf club, telling Waffle House and […]

Sim Life with ‘NBA LIVE 18’: Wolves at Rockets, Jazz at Thunder Houston misfires at home, OKC strikes back

Another round of NBA playoff elimination games is upon us as Round 1 starts to shake out. On Wednesday night we have both the Rockets and the Jazz looking to be done with the Timberwolves and Thunder, respectively, for this season. Utah has been impressive and hopes to put the OK3 experiment to bed at […]

The top 15 best Rookie Game performances in NBA All-Star history Kyrie, Kobe, Durant, Westbrook, Wall: The top rising stars (almost) always become superstars

Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving — before each signed million-dollar max contracts, negotiated their own lines of signature sneakers and reached superstar status, they had one thing in common. All three balled out in the Rising Stars Challenge, which in the past two decades has become the NBA’s marquee event kicking off All-Star […]

King James is king of Wakanda as NBA/WNBA players meet their Marvel matches Who you got for Spider-Man? Stephen or Kyrie?

Have you ever wondered what LeBron James would look like commanding a Wakandan army? Stephen Curry slinging from building to building around downtown Oakland, California, or Maya Moore commanding the forces of weather to secure yet another WNBA championship? No? Well, we at The Undefeated have. With the release of both Marvel’s Black Panther and […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads all players in first returns of All-Star fan vote Bucks forward is ahead of LeBron by 7,336 votes

In the words of Tarlaysia Hatch, the daughter of hip-hop artist Lil Boosie: I told y’all. On Thursday evening, the NBA released the first returns of fan voting for the 2018 All-Star Game, and lo and behold, who was the No. 1 vote-getter? Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks forward, who is second in the league […]

Giannis MVP Watch: Bucks vs. Thunder Yes, Antetokounmpo stepped out of bounds, but he got the superstar call

If you’re new to this series, read our previous entries about Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP candidacy (Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, Part VI, Part VII, Part VIII). What did he do? 23 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block on 62.5 percent shooting in a […]

Sim Life with ‘NBA LIVE 18’: Warriors at Thunder, Lakers at Kings The game before the game … Westbrook wills OKC past Warriors, Lopez leads L.A. to road win

Before the NFL takes over on Turkey Day, we get a spicy matchup, as Oklahoma City welcomes back Kevin Durant and his Golden State Warrior buddies (8 p.m. EST). In the nightcap we have a rookie point guard showdown, as Lonzo Ball and the Los Angeles Lakers square off against De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento […]

Sim Life with ‘NBA LIVE 18’: Thunder at Spurs, Pelicans at Nuggets The game before the game … San Antonio has no answer for OKC, and Davis dominates in Denver

Fresh off a strong showing during Wednesday’s doubleheader, EA Sports’ NBA LIVE 18 has started a new streak after going 2-0, and it now sports a mark of 8-2 on the season for correctly picking winners. Friday night’s games feature Oklahoma City at San Antonio (8 p.m. EST) and, making their first appearances, New Orleans […]

LeBron and his Cavs. #HoodieMelo. Beyoncé. How we successfully reclaimed the hoodie. It’s a hoodie nation, and the spirit of Trayvon lives on

Trayvon Martin wanted a snack. So he threw on a gray hoodie and headed out for some Skittles and a sweet tea. Thirty minutes later, Martin was dead, shot down by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. The story of race, violence and death immediately dominated headlines. But soon the story became that hoodie. The narrative […]

Sim Life with ‘NBA Live 18’: Cavaliers at Wizards, Celtics at Thunder The game before the game … Love cures Cavs’ ills, C’s win seventh straight

First of all, we gotta salute EA Sports and the NBA Live 18 team for remaining UNDEFEATED on the season with a perfect 4-0 mark so far. Will the hot streak continue for Friday’s games? Kicking off the doubleheader to end the week we are in Washington, D.C., as the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers and the […]

How Michael Jordan’s original starting five — from Ray Allen to Michael Finley — became Team Jordan’s first stars Before Russ, Kawhi, Melo, CP3 and Jimmy Buckets, Jordan Brand got its start with All-Stars and future champions

Oct. 15, 1996, will forever be ingrained in Ray Allen’s memory. It was the night he met Michael Jordan for the first time. A young player like Allen viewed Jordan as a god in a league that had already deemed him the greatest of all time. As Jordan chased his fifth NBA title that year, […]

The NBA rookie style quiz Forget your jump shots, newbie. It’s time to get your design game on.

The NBA rookie style quiz Forget your jump shots, newbie. It’s time to get your design game on. By Munehito Sawada and The Undefeated Staff | Illustrations by Kei Meguro Whether you’re a rookie or a vet, a day-one fan, or someone who watches whatever NBA game is on in the background, you’re living the […]

What Had Happened Was: 10/10/17 Oh, you didn’t know? We got you.

Game. blouses. The Houston Astros advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after closing out their series over the Boston Red Sox, 3-1, with a 5-4 win on Monday. Astros right-hander Justin Verlander, the Game 1 starter, came out of the bullpen for the first time in his career to help propel Houston to […]

NBA injects some life into All-Star Game You got your five?

The season has already gotten off to a different start in the NBA. The preseason started earlier. There are company logos on the uniforms. Now, the best change yet has been made official: They’re going to a playground pick ’em-style setup for the All-Star Game. It couldn’t have come at a better time. Remember last […]

SC6: How Westbrook’s extension impacts George’s future with OKC Michael Smith highlights how OKC is a great situation for Paul George from a winning standpoint, while Jemele Hill sees L.A. as a potential destination for George next season

Daily Dose: 9/13/17 Serena Williams wins hearts with story for newborn

We all know Jemele Hill. She co-hosts SportsCenter’s The 6, and her presence alone with Michael Smith in that space has been more than important to this industry. Check out this profile of her and the future of this nation. When you're announcing new iPhones & also solving a mystery in small town Maine after […]

Russell Westbrook leads NBPA Players Voice Awards Oklahoma City guard captures three awards, including best dressed

Russell Westbrook got a dap of appreciation from his NBA peers on Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard and reigning NBA MVP earned three trophies in the annual National Basketball Players Association Players Voice Awards on Friday: “Most Valuable Player,” “Hardest to Guard” and, no surprise here, “Best Dressed.” It has been a banner […]

All Day Podcast: 7/20/17 A trip to Minneapolis for the X Games

Your boy took a trip to Minneapolis last week and had a blast. We were there for the X Games, and I had the pleasure of hosting a couple of ESPN Radio shows while in town, which was fun too. U.S. Bank Stadium is quite the facility and certainly made a monster impact on the […]

Daily Dose: 7/19/17 Russell Westbrook rocks ‘Fight Racism’ shirt

I’ve got a new podcast coming out later Wednesday, and it’ll be a review of my time in Minneapolis. Unfortunately, that town is back in the news because of another police shooting, this time involving a yogi who was shot and killed. found this the other day pic.twitter.com/rYi6vVtMRT — fee nom (@PHNM) July 19, 2017 […]

The show, the after-party, the hotel — live from The 2017 ESPYS Peyton Manning, LL Cool J, Ice Cube made all the memories

It’s one thing to watch an awards show on TV. It’s different to be there in person. And it’s totally different to actually have to work it. You see everything. You hear everything. And, most importantly, you feel everything. For example, it was impossible not to shed tears when Jarrius Robertson was handed the Jimmy […]

What Had Happened Was: 7/13/17 Oh, you don’t know? We got you.

GAME. BLOUSES. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook headlined winners at the 2017 ESPYS. After the show’s host, Peyton Manning, began the night by poking fun at that awkward relationship between the two former teammates, Durant earned the ESPY for best championship performance and Westbrook was named the best male athlete. Here’s the complete list of […]

JAY-Z responds to Beyoncé and other news of the week The Week That Was June 26-30

Monday 06.26.17 The 2017 BET Awards finally ended at midnight ET. Following a dust-up between rappers Migos and Joe Budden at the awards show, adult film star Brian Pumper tweeted he “woulda smacked fire outta all 3 of the migos.” After meeting Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas two years ago, NBA Hall of Famer Allen […]

Russell Westbrook is the official NBA MVP — finally Thunder guard thanks God, his family and others who contributed to his historic season

NEW YORK — As 2 Chainz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Draymond Green, John Wall and Drake graced the red carpet, Russell Westbrook quickly strolled away from the cameras and the microphones with a smile and his sports coat off and into the doors of the first 2017 NBA Awards show on Monday night. The Oklahoma City […]

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Conversations with Siri: LeBron James is the real MVP Only one name comes up for the best player in the NBA this season

Justin Tinsley turns to his phone to find out who the real NBA MVP is for this season. More: Conversations with Siri: Why is Colin Kaepernick still unsigned?

SC6: Could Lakers be a destination for Westbrook? Jemele Hill explains why she could see Russell Westbrook consider going to the Lakers should he turn down an extension with the Thunder while Michael Smith thinks Westbrook will stay in Oklahoma City

Who should replace Jerry West on a new NBA logo? The choice is yours

Guess the NBA legend Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Who should replace Jerry West on a new NBA logo? The choice is yours By Aaron Dodson For nearly 50 years, Jerry West has been immortalized. That’s because his likeness is the basis for the silhouette on the NBA logo, which longtime brand identity consultant […]

Russell Westbrook, the best character of this NBA season, got killed off way too soon It’s as if Cookie caught a bullet in the first season of Empire

HOUSTON — A takeout box of chicken wings sat on Russell Westbrook’s lap for a few minutes late Tuesday night, until Steven Adams finally asked where his teammate had procured the tasty morsels. “You want some?” Westbrook asked, passing the box two cubicles away. “Careful, they’re spicy.” The 7-foot, 260-pound New Zealander devoured two in […]

Russell Westbrook’s top 11 postgame interview moments Like Marshawn Lynch, Kevin Garnett and Coach Pop, the OKC star has always been a news conference MVP

This post contains explicit language. Russell Westbrook ain’t new to this — he’s true to this. He’s long been as entertaining in postgame interviews as he is on the court. So his rant after Game 4 of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s playoff series against the Houston Rockets was no surprise: “I don’t want nobody to […]

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