Durant has issues with NBA hoopla. Blog King, Mass Appeal BROOKLYN — Since being selected second overall in the 2007 NBA Draft, hoops icon Kevin Durant has garnered millions in remuneration playing the game he loves while concocting a worldwide brand. The 6’9″ forward has 17 million followers on Twitter and 11 million more on Instagram. But, there’s certain aspects ...

“Space Jam 2” taking shape.  Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — After roughly five years of prescience, the cast of LeBron James’ “Space Jam 2” is finally starting to take shape and, as anticipated, there’s inviolable ties to the Los Angeles Lakers. The onscreen roster now features LeBron’s new teammate, Anthony Davis, in addition to sisters Nneka and Chiney ...

Toronto Raptors collect first title.  Blog King, Mass Appeal OAKLAND — “We the North!” For the first time in NBA history, the Larry O’Brien Trophy resides outside the United States. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Kawhi Leonard chipped in twenty-two to go along with 6 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors seize their first world title with a 114-110 ...