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Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is excited for Kevin Durant. While adding a veteran All-Star to his team could yield his first trip to the NBA Finals since his lone season with the Boston Celtics in 2022, Udoka is happy to see Durant in a winning situation with the Rockets. He’s eager to get […]

After winning his first NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed a right wrist injury that forced him to recreate his shot right before the postseason started. En route to his first NBA Finals appearance, Williams underwent a brutal pain management regimen that included 28-29 injections throughout the Thunder’s championship run. Jalen discussed […]

Fans received a first-hand look at the Oklahoma City Thunder’s new arena, slated to open in 2028. After watching the Thunder win its first championship in franchise history, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Architect David Manica presented the first model of the $900 million arena, accompanied by photos and virtual videos of the exterior. […]

After losing in the Western Conference Finals in back-to-back years, could 2026 be the year where Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards reaches his first NBA Finals? Better question, would he request a trade? ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes so despite Edwards’ recent appearance at Timberwolves’ Summer League play in Las Vegas. While Edwards appears to be […]

While Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid faced an ultimatum to play for France, USA Basketball’s managing director, Grant Hill, played a key role in convincing the veteran to join Team USA. After coming off knee surgery, Embiid opened up about playing in the Olympics and the narrative that followed amid an injury-plagued 2024-25 regular season. […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid took time to address media narratives surrounding his injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign, following his participation in competing for a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics. In an exclusive interview, Embiid sent a message to the 76ers organization. After another setback due to surgery on his left knee, Joel addressed his future […]

After a first-round playoff exit and watching Damian Lillard reach a buyout, many questioned whether Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was next. The Bucks still look to Antetokounmpo to lead. And while the front office reached a deal to let Lillard go, GM Jon Horst is confident in Antetokounmpo’s ability to be the team’s new […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers are a top suitor for Bradley Beal, as reported by ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, there hasn’t been any traction on a potential buyout with the Phoenix Suns, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst remains hopeful. After trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal and re-signing Devin Booker, the Suns’ […]

Former Golden State Warriors veteran center Kevon Looney’s minimal role in 2024-25 ultimately led to his departure. Looney penned a special tribute to Warriors fans in the Players Tribune after signing a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 10-year vet revealed his MVP chants at Oracle Arena was his favorite memory. […]

Nearly a decade into his NBA career, Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum cracked Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA players of all time. While Tatum is in the early stages of recovering from a ruptured Achilles, forcing him to miss the majority of the 2025-26 campaign, he’s still managed to crack B/R’s list. The six-time All-Star and […]

NBA analyst and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal is speaking out about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s placement in a recent all-time players’ list from Bleacher Report. A Top 100 NBA players’ list by B/R has created significant buzz. After placing Bryant at No. 11 on the list, O’Neal called it out for […]

There are pros and cons to being Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ teammate. As a member of the 2016 champion Cleveland Cavs, Richard Jefferson can attest to his experience with the future Hall of Fame forward. Amid James trade speculation ahead of his final season with the Lakers, as many believe it to be, Jefferson […]

Amid Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James trade speculation, entering the final year of his two-year deal, he congratulated Cleveland Cavs president Koby Altman on a long-term extension. With some NBA fans predicting a return to the Cavs, despite Rich Paul’s encouraging Luka Doncic take on James, his congratulatory post on social media could fuel […]

NBA analyst Charles Barkley highlighted the critical difference between Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James and Luka Doncic ahead of their first full campaign as teammates. Amid speculation over what the team could look like in the near future, regarding James’ future with the Lakers beyond next season, Barkley revealed his take on Los Angeles’ […]

NBA analyst and Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley labeled the champion Oklahoma City Thunder as the team to beat in the NBA, coming off its championship season, and expects things to remain that way for the foreseeable future. Locking their core three players — All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren — into […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Nikola Topic addressed the silver lining that came with surrendering the 2024-25 campaign due to a torn left ACL injury. Watching his team’s historic championship season from the sidelines wasn’t easy. However, for Topic, there was still plenty to learn from the experience in and of itself. He remains positive, looking […]

For the first time since being selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Draft, Ajay Mitchell and first-round pick Nikola Topic are competing alongside one another amid Summer League. After a 90-81 win against the Brooklyn Nets, Mitchell gave his initial impressions of sharing the floor with the Thunder’s 12th overall pick. […]

With a few games under his belt, Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic is adapting to an NBA regimen, including back-to-back games, which is something he’s getting used to. Topic’s summer league debut with the Thunder started in Utah before heading over to Las Vegas for Thursday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Nikola turned in […]

A third time’s a charm, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and All-Star Jalen Williams agreed to a five-year extension on a max contract, worth $287 million, securing the champion Thunder’s Big 3 to long-term deals. After inking league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren to their respective extensions, Williams agreed to a multi-year contract worth […]

The New York Knicks signed free agent Guerschon Yabusele this offseason, which was one of their two signings this summer, including Jordan Clarkson, but they could have eyes for Washington Wizards veteran Marcus Smart. As the Knicks continue to build what they hope to be a title-contending team in 2025-26, adding another stifling defender to […]

In a new Amazon Prime promo, Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks’ Hall of Fame forward, reflects on when he first fell in love with the game. Nowitzki reportedly distanced himself from the Mavericks, the team he played 21 NBA seasons for, while capturing a championship in 2011. However, the 14-time All-Star will be one of […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed a hand injury regimen he dealt with throughout the 2025-26 championship run, he reflected on the taxing seven-game Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets. Williams’ 37.5% shooting clip against the Nuggets was a postseason low. However, he refused to use the torn ligament in his […]

ESPN analyst Channing Frye isn’t confident in the Los Angeles Lakers’ new Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton pairing, and didn’t hold back in his concerns over their defensive approach. Frye started his take by questioning the two veterans’ abilities to defend the pick-and-roll and how he believes it’ll be an ongoing issue throughout the 2025-26 […]

NBA analyst Paul Pierce didn’t hold back in sharing his honest thoughts on how close the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent Deandre Ayton signing brings them to being title contenders. Pierce had a bigger name in mind for the Lakers’ offseason. However, those All-Star players, such as Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokić and Milwaukee Bucks All-Star […]

Retired forward Blake Griffin is starring in a new ad to promote the 2025 NBA Cup, featuring Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren. While the ink on Holmgren’s new five-year rookie max contract extension still hasn’t dried, he receives a funny phone call from Griffin at the beginning of the NBA ad. It’s Blake on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren agreed to a five-year extension worth $250 million, which surprised some, as Holmgren will earn an annual salary of over $41 million after missing three months of the 2024-25 campaign. That figure leaps to over $51 million on the backend of year four and five of the season. The […]

Ahead of a reunion with his former assistant coach during his time with the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant commended his head coach, Ime Udoka. As the player and coach prepare for their reunion after the Phoenix Suns traded Durant to the Rockets this summer, Houston is now considered a title contender with […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly all in on signing free agents Bradley Beal and Chris Paul and reportedly have the cap space to do so, as this could have been their plan all along. After the future Hall of Fame point guard finished his tenure with the San Antonio Spurs, the Clippers and Suns […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton says he received a welcome message from his new teammate Luka Doncic amid his free agency signing. Ayton is still in disbelief that he’s joining Doncic and the Lakers. Ayton was the first overall pick in his 2018 NBA Draft, which is the same draft class as Luka, who […]

After scoring a playoff career-high 40 points against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams had plenty to say amid injury. However, he kept it to himself. One win away, leading the Indiana Pacers 3-2, at the time, from capturing a championship in only his third […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams says fans are lucky his GM Sam Presti revealed Williams’ injured hand; otherwise, he was planning on keeping the news to himself. After suffering a right-hand injury in a regular-season game against the Phoenix Suns in April, Jalen says playing with the injury throughout the playoffs had happened before, […]

Journeyman Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder the summer before its most unprecedented campaign in franchise history and is now receiving praise from All-Stars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Add Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash to the conversation as the three discussed how Hartenstein was a key catalyst on the […]

Amid Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum recovering from a ruptured Achilles, he has had to send a handful of farewells to his former teammates, including one to backup center Luke Kornet. The moves undoubtedly highlight the Celtics’ new cap reality in the wake of Tatum’s devastating setback, as Kornet agreed to a four-year, $41 million […]

As NBA free agency SZN marches on, all eyes remain on Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns’ buyout negotiations while Chris Paul’s big offseason decision is looming. Paul has two preferred destinations for next season, which are between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Suns. Some believe that if Beal, who is reportedly one of […]

After Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James opted into the final year, worth $52.6 million, for the 2024-25 campaign, something significant stood out to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst — the Lakers haven’t acknowledged it. Suggesting a potential rift between James and Los Angeles’ front office, Windhorst finds the situation odd. He also believes James’ agent, Rich […]

After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, most fans are anticipating another dominating campaign for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025-26. Thunder GM Sam Presti can take his victory lap this summer. From the blockbuster Paul George trade for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and turning one of those draft picks into All-Star Jalen Williams after selecting Chet Holmgren […]

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired John Collins in a three-team swap with the Utah Jazz and the Miami Heat, which could increase the likelihood of signing Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal. He’s reportedly on the verge of reaching a buyout with the Suns, and the Clippers are among top the suitors for Beal. And, so were […]

In a recent interview, retired NBA guard Ricky Rubio revealed the darkest moments amid mental health issues after his last stint was with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rubio retired from the NBA and headed to Spain to play for FC Barcelona in 2024. One year removed from putting a bow on his NBA career, Rubio is […]

As the NBA offseason moves continue, the New York Knicks signed free agent forward Guerschon Yabusele to a two-year deal. The Knicks wasted no time addressing their frontcourt needs as Yabusele joins All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson. Coming off of the most impactful campaign in his three NBA seasons, Guerschon averaged 11.0 points on […]