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Brandon has been enjoying NBA basketball since before he knew his ABCs. A product of too many comic books and cartoons, he finds a lot of passion in many things including reading, film, music, and enjoying too many cups of coffee.
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NBA

Fans React To Preview Of LeBron James, JJ Redick's Podcast

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on in street clothes during halftime of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 1 hour ago
NBA

Grant Williams Compares LaMelo Ball To 2 NBA Stars

LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets tries to drive around Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on January 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Brandon Marcus • 1 hour ago
NBA

Paul Pierce Reveals His Pick To Win The NBA Finals

Paul Pierce, NBA legend speaks during the NRL Grand Final Media Opportunity at Martin Place on October 04, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Brandon Marcus • 2 hours ago
NBA

LeBron James Plans To Launch Podcast With Former NBA Player

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars speaks to the media prior to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Brandon Marcus • 2 hours ago
NBA

Jonathan Kuminga Compares Himself To NBA Superstar

Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 2 hours ago
NBA

Insider Reveals Zion Williamson Has Made A Major Physical Change

Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Brandon Marcus • 2 hours ago
NBA

Paul Pierce Shares Surprising Advice For LeBron James

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles upcourt during the first half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
NBA

John Wall Details Why Clippers 'Have A Chance' To Win NBA Title

John Wall #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 10, 2022 in Washington, DC. Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
NBA

Stephen A. Smith Names 'The Scariest Duo' In The NBA

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 07: Stephen A. Smith speaks on SiriusXM at Super Bowl LVIII on February 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
NBA

NBA Insider Says Superstar PG Will Be A 'Name To Monitor' For Team USA

Children from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) stand on the court as the United States national anthem is performed with (L-R) Austin Reaves #15, Walker Kessler #14, Jaren Jackson Jr. #13, Josh Hart #12, Jalen Brunson #11, Anthony Edwards #10, Bobby Portis #9, Paolo Banchero #8, Brandon Ingram #7, Cam Johnson #6, Mikal Bridges #5 and Tyrese Haliburton #4 of the United States before a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game against Puerto Rico at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Puerto Rico 117-74. Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
NBA

Jay Williams Names The Most Skilled Player In NBA History

ESPN's Jay Williams broadcasts a game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the USC Trojans during the Legends of Basketball Las Vegas Invitational at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 02, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bulldogs defeated the Trojans 89-76. Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
NBA

Kyrie Irving Opens Up About Chemistry With Luka Doncic

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks and teammate Luka Doncic #77 react after a basket against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 22, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
NBA

Clippers Star Gets Honest On Russell Westbrook’s Impact

Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
NBA

Magic Johnson Warns Western Conference About 1 Team

Magic Johnson speaks during When We All Vote Inaugural Culture Of Democracy Summit on June 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
NBA

Gregg Popovich Makes Huge Prediction About Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks on the Brooklyn Nets in the second half at Moody Center on March 17, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
NBA

Paul George Questions Clippers' Identity Amid Recent Struggles

Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers reacts during a 118-100 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
NBA

Gilbert Arenas Says Kevin Durant 'Sacrificed His Legacy' With 1 Team

Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 14, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
NBA

Shaq Openly Wonders About A Return To Competition

Shaquille O'Neal looks on prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
NFL

New Eagles Player Plans To Honor Kobe Bryant With Notable Gesture

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during a unveiling ceremony for the Kobe Bryant Statue at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
NFL

Magic Johnson Sends Thankful Message To Aaron Donald

Minority owner Magic Johnson and owner Josh Harris of the Washington Commanders react during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
NBA

Analyst Says Celtics Star Is Playing Best Basketball Of Career

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots a lay up during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 11, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
NBA

Analyst Says NBA East Team Has An 'Absurdity Of Talent'

An NBA logo is shown Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
NBA

Nick Wright Names 3 Top Candidates To Win The NBA Championship

Denver Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke raises the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena on June 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
NBA

Analyst Says Only 1 Team Has Chance To Win NBA Title

Detail of the NBA official basketball at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
NBA

Reporter Notes 'Most Likely Outcome' For LeBron James, Lakers

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on in street clothes during halftime of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About The Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves argues a call during the first half against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Claps Back At Bronny James' Critics

Bronny James #6 of the USC Trojans shoots the ball against the California Golden Bears in the first half at Haas Pavilion on February 07, 2024 in Berkeley, California. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Says 'Nobody Wants To See' 1 West Team In Playoffs

The NBA Playoff logo seat covering, on the Utah Jazz team's chairs, before their game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 8, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Damian Lillard Gets Honest About Trade To Bucks

Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Sends Strong Message About Kevin Durant’s Leadership

Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on from the bench during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 14, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on in street clothes during halftime of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Fans React To Preview Of LeBron James, JJ Redick's Podcast

  NBA fans are in for a treat later this week, as a new podcast series featuring JJ Redi... Brandon Marcus • 1 hour ago
LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets tries to drive around Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on January 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
NBA

Grant Williams Compares LaMelo Ball To 2 NBA Stars

  The Charlotte Hornets likely won't be in the playoffs this season, as they are still t... Brandon Marcus • 1 hour ago
Paul Pierce, NBA legend speaks during the NRL Grand Final Media Opportunity at Martin Place on October 04, 2019 in Sydney, Australia.
NBA

Paul Pierce Reveals His Pick To Win The NBA Finals

  The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and that means in a few months, fans will... Brandon Marcus • 2 hours ago
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars speaks to the media prior to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NBA

LeBron James Plans To Launch Podcast With Former NBA Player

  LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has earned many titles during his years in the... Brandon Marcus • 2 hours ago
Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Jonathan Kuminga Compares Himself To NBA Superstar

  Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors is having the best season of his career... Brandon Marcus • 2 hours ago
Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NBA

Insider Reveals Zion Williamson Has Made A Major Physical Change

  The first NBA In-Season Tournament didn't end the way the New Orleans Pelicans wanted.... Brandon Marcus • 2 hours ago
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles upcourt during the first half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Paul Pierce Shares Surprising Advice For LeBron James

  The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing and odd loss to the Golden State Warri... Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
John Wall #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on December 10, 2022 in Washington, DC.
NBA

John Wall Details Why Clippers 'Have A Chance' To Win NBA Title

  The Los Angeles Clippers have a ton of talent, but what will they be able to do in the... Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 07: Stephen A. Smith speaks on SiriusXM at Super Bowl LVIII on February 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NBA

Stephen A. Smith Names 'The Scariest Duo' In The NBA

  The Dallas Mavericks faced the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon and Luka Doncic and... Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
Children from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) stand on the court as the United States national anthem is performed with (L-R) Austin Reaves #15, Walker Kessler #14, Jaren Jackson Jr. #13, Josh Hart #12, Jalen Brunson #11, Anthony Edwards #10, Bobby Portis #9, Paolo Banchero #8, Brandon Ingram #7, Cam Johnson #6, Mikal Bridges #5 and Tyrese Haliburton #4 of the United States before a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game against Puerto Rico at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Puerto Rico 117-74.
NBA

NBA Insider Says Superstar PG Will Be A 'Name To Monitor' For Team USA

  Team USA is coming together for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Some of the bigge... Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
ESPN's Jay Williams broadcasts a game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the USC Trojans during the Legends of Basketball Las Vegas Invitational at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 02, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bulldogs defeated the Trojans 89-76.
NBA

Jay Williams Names The Most Skilled Player In NBA History

  Nearly everyone was impressed by Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday with h... Brandon Marcus • 3 hours ago
Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks and teammate Luka Doncic #77 react after a basket against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 22, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA

Kyrie Irving Opens Up About Chemistry With Luka Doncic

  On Sunday afternoon, Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks had the NBA world talking wi... Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Clippers Star Gets Honest On Russell Westbrook’s Impact

  The Los Angeles Clippers have been without Russell Westbrook for a few weeks now and t... Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
Magic Johnson speaks during When We All Vote Inaugural Culture Of Democracy Summit on June 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Magic Johnson Warns Western Conference About 1 Team

  The Dallas Mavericks shocked NBA fans all over the world on Sunday afternoon, as Kyrie... Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks on the Brooklyn Nets in the second half at Moody Center on March 17, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
NBA

Gregg Popovich Makes Huge Prediction About Victor Wembanyama

  In many ways, Victor Wembanyama's rookie season is all but over. His San Antonio Sp... Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers reacts during a 118-100 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Paul George Questions Clippers' Identity Amid Recent Struggles

  The Los Angeles Clippers were defeated at home by a short-handed Atlanta Hawks team on... Brandon Marcus • 4 hours ago
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 14, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

Gilbert Arenas Says Kevin Durant 'Sacrificed His Legacy' With 1 Team

  Kevin Durant's move to the Golden State Warriors in 2016 ultimately earned him two Fin... Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
Shaquille O'Neal looks on prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

Shaq Openly Wonders About A Return To Competition

  On the latest episode of "The Big Podcast," Mario Chalmers stopped by to chat with Sha... Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during a unveiling ceremony for the Kobe Bryant Statue at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NFL

New Eagles Player Plans To Honor Kobe Bryant With Notable Gesture

  Kobe Bryant may have become an NBA icon while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, but... Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
Minority owner Magic Johnson and owner Josh Harris of the Washington Commanders react during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Magic Johnson Sends Thankful Message To Aaron Donald

  When NFL star Aaron Donald announced his retirement on Friday, the city of Los Angeles... Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots a lay up during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 11, 2024 in Portland, Oregon.
NBA

Analyst Says Celtics Star Is Playing Best Basketball Of Career

  Many people have been blown away by Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics this season.... Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
An NBA logo is shown
NBA

Analyst Says NBA East Team Has An 'Absurdity Of Talent'

  Right now, the road out of the Eastern Conference goes through the Boston Celtics.... Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
Denver Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke raises the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena on June 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

Nick Wright Names 3 Top Candidates To Win The NBA Championship

  Now that the NBA playoffs are just several weeks away, analysts, fans, and writers are... Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
Detail of the NBA official basketball at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

Analyst Says Only 1 Team Has Chance To Win NBA Title

  In just a matter of weeks, numerous NBA teams will be competing in the playoffs and fi... Brandon Marcus • 2 days ago
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on in street clothes during halftime of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Reporter Notes 'Most Likely Outcome' For LeBron James, Lakers

  LeBron James could choose to leave the Los Angeles Lakers this summer if he wants beca... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves argues a call during the first half against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About The Timberwolves

  The Denver Nuggets are consistently vying for the top spot in the Western Conference a... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Bronny James #6 of the USC Trojans shoots the ball against the California Golden Bears in the first half at Haas Pavilion on February 07, 2024 in Berkeley, California.
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Claps Back At Bronny James' Critics

  All NBA fans agree that Bronny James will have his work cut out for him if he enters t... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
The NBA Playoff logo seat covering, on the Utah Jazz team's chairs, before their game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 8, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Says 'Nobody Wants To See' 1 West Team In Playoffs

  The Western Conference in the NBA is led by a few teams that have been constantly batt... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Damian Lillard Gets Honest About Trade To Bucks

  Over the last few weeks, Damian Lillard has been very honest about the changes he has... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on from the bench during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 14, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Sends Strong Message About Kevin Durant’s Leadership

  The Phoenix Suns were defeated by the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, strongly beate... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago


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