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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Pat Riley Calling Him GOAT, Bold ’85 Finals Challenge and ’88 Championship Guarantee (Exclusive)
In an Exclusive with EssentiallySports, Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar opened up about Pat Riley and how he handled his various coaching approaches.
Ahead of Pat Riley’s Statue Unveiling, Mychal Thompson, Jamaal Wilkes and Gary Vitti Look Back at Showtime Lakers (Exclusive)
Mark Medina of EssentiallySports exclusively spoke to Mychal Thompson, Jamaal Wilkes, and Gary Vitti before Pat Riley's statue unveiling.
Max Christie Gets Honest About Anthony Davis Trade, Kyrie Irving’s Leadership and Cooper Flagg’s ROY Chances (Exclusive)
Max Christie opens up to EssentiallySports about his development, the 3-point contest snub, Flagg’s ROY case, and more.
Courtside Report: LeBron James Stoic on Retirement Question, Intuit Dome and More Ahead of 2026 NBA All-Star Game
LeBron James calls Intuit Dome a “road game” and gets candid about retirement and the Lakers’ season: read more to find out why
Pacers’ Pascal Siakam Dishes on ‘Basketball Without Borders,’ All-Star Nod and Tyrese Haliburton Injury (Exclusive)
In an exclusive chat with EssentiallySports, Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Pascal Siakam talks about his off-court ventures and more.
Heat’s Kel’el Ware Shares Truth on Eric Spoelstra Relationship, Rising Stars Honor and Bam Adebayo Partnership (Exclusive)
Miami Heat star Kel'el Ware opened up on his growth with the franchise in an exclusive chat with EssentiallySports.
OKC Thunder’s Cason Wallace on Winning Defensive Player of the Month, Evolving Role, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 2025-26 Story (Exclusive)
Cason Wallace continues to make his mark for OKC, sharing brief thoughts with EssentiallySports on his growth and role.
Draymond Green on Guarding Giannis, Kobe Bryant’s Defense, 10th All-Defensive Team Aspirations and More (Exclusive)
In an exclusive chat with EssentiallySports, Draymond Green opened up about his favorite matchups and aspirations going forward, among other things.
76ers’ Quentin Grimes Addresses Paul George Suspension, Chemistry With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey (Exclusive)
Quentin Grimes opens up to EssentiallySports on mindset, opportunity, and staying ready. Full conversation inside.
Cavaliers’ Jaylon Tyson Opens Up on James Harden–Donovan Mitchell Tandem, NBA Future & More (Exclusive)
Jaylon Tyson open about the big trade and his comments on Donovan Mitchell that ignited controversy in an Exclusive chat with EssentiallySports.
Courtside Report: How James Harden-Darius Garland Trade Affects Clippers, Cavaliers’ 2025-26 Fortunes
After the blockbuster Darius Garland-James Harden trade, how will the two stars fit with their new teams and what this means for their futures.
Darius Garland Expected to Make Debut With Clippers After All-Star Break (Exclusive)
After Tuesday night's blockbuster trade, Darius Garland reveals when he'll suit up for his new team in an Exclusive with EssentiallySports.
