In the new issue of XXL which hits newsstands today, cover guy Lil Wayne talks about the release of his highly anticipated new album, Tha Carter IV, in addition to his retirement plans, Drake and Nicki Minaj’s success, and why he’ll never record with Justin Bieber. But in addition to all that, Weezy takes us back to Sunday, June 12, when he was spotted partying with the Dallas Mavericks at LIV in Miami Beach. If the NBA made a commercial with a talking Larry O’Brien Trophy, this is what it would say: Read More »

It seems like Kemba Walker is everywhere these days, and he’s only going to become more popular once he hits the League. So in preparation for this Thursday’s NBA Draft, Kemba teamed up with DJ Skee to drop the “EZ Pass” mixtape, featuring music inspired by and inspiring to the future lottery pick from Rick Ross, Drake, Kanye West, Wale, Lil Wayne and much, much more. Check out the tracklist and download it after the jump. Read More »

With the Denver Nuggets heading into Game 2 this evening in OKC – and looking to exact revenge from the Thunder’s 107-103 game one victory – they’re going to need positive minutes from the bench to be successful. Which is why the play of guard J.R. Smith is even that much more needed. In Game 1, Smith logged a modest 17 minutes of action – down from his 25-a-game regular season average – scoring nine points in that time. Read More »

After Chris Paul‘s performance in Game 1, I figured Nicki Minaj was an honorary Kardashian or something. But then I stumbled upon a trend. With Lil Wayne‘s “I Am Still Music” tour moving on to the U.S. Airways Center last night in Phoenix, rap’s Barbie decided to bring another All-Star point guard, Steve Nash, out for a lap dance. After watching the video, I think Vince Carter‘s tweet sums it up, “If y’all could have seen @SteveNash face when @nickiminaj got on top of him… #Classic.” Next stop on the tour is Los Angeles this Friday. And with the Lakers in New Orleans, I guess that means Mo Williams is the next All-Star point guard in line…

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Lou Williams entered the NBA in 2005 as a member of the last draft class that allowed high school players to jump straight to the League. Since then, he has experienced it all over the course of his six-year NBA career, including a three-game stint in the D-League at the beginning of his sophomore season. This year, the 6-1, 175-pound reserve guard for the Philadelphia 76ers is having one of his best seasons yet, averaging 13.7 points and 3.4 assists per game. Read More »

“It’s good to be home, New Orleans.” That’s what Lil Wayne told the audience last night after taking the stage in front of a sold-out crowd at New Orleans Arena. As part of his “I Am Still Music” tour, Weezy treated the hometown fans to surprise appearances by Drake and Chris Paul. But I don’t think CP knew this was going to happen when Nicki Minaj invited him out. I mean, he was wearing a Young Money chain…

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Three weeks ago, it’s safe to say nobody saw this coming. After blasting LeBron James and Dwyane Wade for not coming over to talk to him while sitting courtside at a Heat/Hornets game earlier this season, Lil Wayne has apparently squashed the beef with his pals in South Beach. Read More »

Trevor Ariza is only 25 years old, but in his seven years in the NBA he’s been through more experiences than a lot of 35-year-old veterans.

Drafted at age 18, Ariza had to fight for a roster spot as a second-round pick. He has played for five pro teams since then, having been traded three times and signing one contract worth nearly $35 million. He has lived in New York City and Los Angeles. He has played with Kobe and Penny and Grant Hill. He has won an NBA championship and played for Lottery teams. He has been an NBA Finals hero and a little-used benchwarmer. Read More »

In the new issue of Rolling Stone which hits newsstands this week, cover guy Lil Wayne gives his first interview following his eight-month stint in prison. In addition to talking about playing countless games of Uno with his cellmates, reading Vince Lombardi‘s biography and spending his final month in solitary, Wayne had harsh words to say about LeBron James and Dwyane Wade after they never came over to talk to him while sitting courtside at a Heat/Hornets game this season. Read More »

When Sheldon Bailey grew up playing basketball in Hope Mills, N.C., he was trying to make it to the NBA. A four-year starter while attending local South View High School (1997-00) and Mount Zion Christian Academy (2000-01) – where he was teammates with Amar’e Stoudemire and Jarrett Jack – Bailey was a member of two conference championship squads and averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds per game over his prep career. But luckily the honor student was also a member of the Thespian Society, because now 27 years old, Bailey’s talents are being used off the court. Read More »