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The Atlanta Hawks have been lauded for their strategic efficiency in the 2025 NBA Draft which saw them move back from their No. 13 pick. Atlanta had their sights set on frontcourt depth as they initially traded their pick to the New Orleans Pelicans. In return, they got an unprotected 2026 first-round pick via New […]

In an offseason that has been dominated by trade rumors related to Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks returned from the 2025 NBA draft without any immediate roster improvement. Milwaukee made a seemingly long-term investment by drafting Mega Basket’s Bogoljub Markovic with the 47th overall pick. This is the same team where a young Nikola Jokic […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves just took care of another one of their biggest priorities for the current offseason: Julius Randle’s contract. Randle had previously turned down his $30.9 million player option for the upcoming season, and this new deal comes on the heels of Naz Reid’s five-year, $125 million agreement. Instead, the Timberwolves will sign him […]

After seeing the likes of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle win the last two Rookie of the year awards, the San Antonio Spurs welcomed Dylan Harper with the second overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Entering the draft, the Spurs already had a trio of stars in Wemby, De’Aaron Fox and Castle, alongside the […]

With NBA free agency set to open on June 30, a number of teams will be looking to make improvements to their rosters. One of the most underrated assets on the market is none other than Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Walker has been linked to multiple teams already as he enters unrestricted free agency […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, ending his season and putting the nail in the coffin in the Celtics’ repeat dreams.  It has also resulted in a huge shakeup for his team. With Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday already […]

With Jayson Tatum set to undergo a lengthy Achilles recovery, the Boston Celtics have made multiple huge moves to avoid luxury tax and second apron penalties. Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday have already been traded, with the likes of Derrick White and Jaylen Brown also being linked to moves. However, in an offseason dominated by […]

The New York Knicks’ search for Tom Thibodeau’s replacement has led them to a range of current and former NBA coaches. They have interviewed names such as Mike Brown, James Borrego, Taylor Jenkins, and Micah Nori. Now, the search seems to have taken the Knicks outside the traditional NBA pool, with South Carolina Gamecocks head […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is complete, and it has given us plenty of intriguing storylines and future stars to behold. The draft once again added to the list of potential generational players that will make their mark in the NBA for years to come. And while the Dallas Mavericks got the big prize in the […]

The 2025 NBA Draft resulted in plenty of headline-making moves. Cooper Flagg officially joins the Dallas Mavericks, while Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe emerged as the No. 2 and 3 picks on the night. On the other hand, round 1 of the draft also gave us some surprisingly low picks for highly-rated prospects, including Orlando […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison became an instant villain when Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. And while that is understandable, things have quickly started to look up for the Mavericks once again. This was partly due to them snagging the number 1 pick for the 2025 NBA Draft, despite having […]

The 2025 NBA Draft day brought forth a range of surprises. While nobody doubted Cooper Flagg would be selected by the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies rose as high as the No. 11 pick to select Washington State star Cedric Coward. In order to do so, they initially traded their No. 16 pick, a 2028 […]

The Utah Jazz stunned a fair number of people on Wednesday by selecting Ace Bailey as the fifth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Rutgers star, despite being a consensus five-star recruit, has come under huge controversy after Bailey refused to work out or meet with any NBA team in the buildup to […]

Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid back in June 2024 as a free agent. It came after seven glorious individual seasons with PSG that saw the French international score 175 goals in 205 matches. Mbappe won a total of 12 trophies with Paris, including six Ligue 1 titles.  Alongside Neymar, Mbappe even led PSG to the […]

Austin Reaves has become a fan favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers after joining them as an undrafted prospect back in 2021. A playoff monster who just had a breakout season, Reaves has consistently been involved in trade rumors due to the Lakers being short on assets to enter the market. Still under contract with […]

The Boston Celtics are hitting the reset button as they are set to be without star Jayson Tatum next season. After trading both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, Boston finds itself roughly $4.5 million below the second apron, but is not done making moves. The Celtics are eyeing Illinois guard Kasparas Jakicionis in a potential […]

The Indiana Pacers came as close as they could have to winning the NBA championship. A team led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam showed its ability to pull off the unlikely all season, forcing the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 7-game series in the Finals. And while Haliburton and co. finally lost steam towards […]

The Atlanta Hawks made their first offseason move speedily. The Hawks acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade that also involved the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. The Latvian center can be expected to slot in straight into the starting lineup, with Clint Capela expected to move on as a free agent. However, Atlanta is […]

The Boston Celtics only seem to be starting off with offseason moves after trading away both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Up next might be Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, despite consistent suggestions that Boston has no intention of letting go of either. The Celtics, aiming to reduce their luxury tax bill for next season, […]

Angel Reese found herself in the spotlight once again during the Chicago Sky’s comeback victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Reese, who only recently got the first triple-double of her WNBA career, finished the game with yet another double-double, scoring 18 points alongside 17 rebounds. However, it was a first-quarter altercation with Sparks’ Rickea Jackson […]

The Charlotte Hornets are heading into the offseason off the back of a disastrous campaign. Despite a young, talented core, they suffered through a 19-63 regular season after multiple key players missed considerable time. This included the likes of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Mark Williams, which played a major role in their season derailing. […]

The Atlanta Dream are off to a solid 8-4 start to their WNBA season and will now host the Washington Mystics at the Gateway Center Arena on Friday. Star center Brittney Griner has been listed as questionable due to illness, which raises doubts about her availability for the game. She is the only player who […]

Gainbridge Fieldhouse saw troves of euphoric fans erupt in celebration as the Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 91-108 to force a Game 7 in this year’s NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton and company came into this game knowing that they needed to arrest OKC’s momentum, who had turned the series around from 2-1 down. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their chance to land the championship in six games due to a 91-108 loss at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers overcame a slow start to produce a familiar team performance as Pascal Siakam led the way with a double-double, with Obi Toppin top-scoring with 20 points off the bench. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a chance to seal a historic NBA championship by defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 on Thursday. Instead, the Pacers did something they have shown a constant ability to do this season: flip the script. Their 91-108 win over OKC came despite none of their starters scoring more than […]

The Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a must-win Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton finds himself on the injury report alongside Jarace Walker and Isaiah Jackson. Haliburton was been listed as questionable due to a right calf strain, while both Walker and Jackson are out, […]

The San Antonio Spurs are currently viewed as the frontrunners for Kevin Durant’s services this offseason. However, there are plenty of considerations. Durant has reportedly earmarked the Spurs, the Miami Heat, and the Houston Rockets as his preferred destinations. On the other hand, the Phoenix Suns are eyeing their options and will hold out for the […]

Jeanie Buss has for the longest been the face of the Buss Family and their Los Angeles Lakers ownership, a legacy that spans back to 1979. On Wednesday, a majority of the six siblings voted in favor of selling the Lakers to billionaire Mark Walter, who is also the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. […]

The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship officially raised its purse to $12 million this Tuesday.  The move marks a $1.6 million overall increase compared to the $10.4 million purse last year, making the Women’s PGA Championship purse the joint-highest among the LPGA’s five majors. The U.S. Women’s Open, held last month, is the other major with […]

In a long and winding search for their new head coach, the New York Knicks have been consistently linked with Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd. New York previously fired Tom Thibodeau despite reaching what was their first Conference Finals in 25 years. Despite reaching the playoffs four times out of five, the front office decided to […]

Arike Ogunbowale, alongside Paige Bueckers, led the Dallas Wings to a commanding 80-71 victory over the newly established Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday night. The Wings, currently last in the Western Conference, got what was their second victory of the season, and their first at the Chase Park Center. While a good reason for jubilation, […]

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley’s eye for talent can never be doubted. Since taking up the job, the former WNBA superstar has scouted and developed some of the top talents around the league, including the likes of A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, and Tyasha Harris. The latest to join the list is seemingly Te-Hina […]

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White was left fuming with the officials after her side’s entertaining 88-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Star Caitlin Clark returned with 20 points and 6 assists, leading her team to their second straight victory. However, the game will be better remembered for the physical altercations that took place, which resulted […]

Caitlin Clark was once again the star of the show as the Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 88-71 in a physical game that saw three players being ejected late. The Fever superstar finished with 20 points and six assists, including four 3-pointers. However, it was her tense exchange with Jacy Sheldon that garnered the […]

Former LA Lakers star Lamar Odom posted a heartfelt tribute for Kobe Bryant on the eve of what is the 15th anniversary of the purple and gold’s 2010 NBA championship. Led by the late Kobe Bryant and 6-time All-Star Pau Gasol, the Lakers defeated a stacked Boston Celtics lineup featuring the likes of Ray Allen, […]

The 2025 NBA draft is still eight days away, but Cooper Flagg is already in Dallas for his scheduled pre-draft visit. The Duke graduate is expected to be picked by the Dallas Mavericks after Nico Harrison’s team won the draft lottery despite only having a 1.8% chance of securing the number one pick. Dallas had […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been linked to superstars such as Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo in their bid to bolster their roster. After Victor Wembanyama suffered a season-ending injury last February, the Spurs endured a difficult season which finished with a 34-48 record, good only for the 13th spot in the Western Conference. With […]

The Los Angeles Lakers can officially remove Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. from the list of centers they are pursuing this offseason. Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up, NBA Insider Brian Windhorst stated that there was “no chance” of the Grizzlies moving their All-Star big man after Desmond Bane’s trade. Rumors had persisted that following Bane’s […]

Aryna Sabalenka revealed in a recent interview that she has written to Coco Gauff to apologize for the comments she made after the French Open Final at Roland Garros. The 27-year-old, number one ranked player in the world, fell to the American sensation in a tense 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 earlier this month. After the game, […]