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The Houston Rockets have made massive moves this offseason, notably with their blockbuster signing of Kevin Durant with the simultaneous departure of young star Jalen Green. Still, the Rockets boast a young core of talented players, one of which has emerged as Kentucky standout Guard Reed Sheppard. Clearly, Nike has taken notice and gave Sheppard […]

In the world of professional basketball, there’s a fine line between loyalty and complacency, a line the Oklahoma City Thunder may be dangerously close to crossing after a conservative 2025 NBA free agency. Following a season in which they won 68 regular-season games and steamrolled their way to an NBA title, OKC had every reason […]

In an NBA offseason filled with headline moves, surprise trades, and power-shifting contracts, the Brooklyn Nets were… silent. No blockbuster signing. No splashy draft-night maneuvering. Not even a mid-tier veteran pickup. Just a single trade and a couple of restricted free agent tenders. This eerie stillness in an otherwise booming free agency market could ultimately […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets had a clear objective – surround their young core with enough talent and stability to finally crawl out of the Eastern Conference’s basement. After years of missed opportunities, injuries, and roster imbalances, the front office took decisive action. However, despite all the solid pickups, the Hornets […]

The Washington Wizards have been one of the more intriguing teams of the 2025 NBA offseason. In an era where franchises often swing wildly between impulsive win-now trades and total teardown rebuilds, Washington has carved a rare, balanced path, blending long-term vision with shrewd short-term execution in the 2025 free agency. From their calculated draft […]

The Orlando Magic made the first splash in the offseason after acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and a slew of first-round picks. The move was panned by fans, saying Orlando gave up way too much for Bane, who has struggled with injuries over the past few […]

The fantasy baseball regular season is rounding its final turn, making the waiver wire more important than ever. Meanwhile, the MLB All-Star Break is approaching, and the trade deadline is not far behind. With changes coming to World Series contenders, don’t be afraid to make changes to your team. Here are the top five fantasy […]

The Sacramento Kings have had an eventful NBA free agency which most prominently saw them sign Dennis Schroder to a three-year, $45 million contract. The 31-year-old joins after playing a total of 75 games last season for three different teams, and was brought in to replace the void left by De’Aaron Fox.  The Kings were […]

Nike Skateboarding has been a steady presence in the sneaker landscape since its launch in 2002, but it’s served as an even more elusive club for diehard sneakerheads. Nike SB is known to have the best collaborative sneakers of all-time, partnering with everyone from world-famous musicians to mom-and-pop skate shops. The longstanding tradition continues as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been ravaged by injuries this year, particularly when it comes to their pitching staff and bullpen. That hasn’t stopped the defending champions from racking up 56 wins, the second most in all of baseball. The team’s depth and superstar talent are jaw-dropping, and everybody knows they will make a blockbuster […]

The Dallas Wings are doing everything they can to remain competitive, but they’re beginning to see another season of growing pains for their young core. It’s sometimes the price you have to pay in order to lock up to No. 1 overall Draft pick in the first place, but rookie Paige Bueckers is confident in […]

New Balance has been pushing the boundaries of styles and trends since its inception, but the last few years has really seen them go all-in on some of their performance brands. While Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani headlines their best-selling baseball and lifestyle lines, incoming Dallas Maverick Cooper Flagg is also drawing eyes to NB in the […]

PHOENIX– Devin Booker isn’t going anywhere. On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns inked Booker to a two-year, $145 million contract. His contract makes him the highest-paid player per season on an annual basis in league history. However, this has felt long overdue, and only a sign of more things to come. Ever since Booker was drafted […]

Not a lot of people saw it as ‘breaking news’ when ESPN reporter Shams Charania tweeted that the Houston Rockets would be bringing back Jeff Green to play his 18th season. After all, they made huge moves this offseason already. They traded for Kevin Durant, re-signed Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr. Then to start […]

The Orlando Magic have made the playoffs two years in a row, but they have lost in the first round round both times. In fact, the Magic have not won an opening round playoff series since the 2009/10 season when they took the Boston Celtics to six games in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Magic […]

After a surprising 50- 32 season and a hard-fought seven-game series against the defending champion Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Clippers looked poised to stay in the playoff mix despite major roster changes. With Paul George gone to the 76ers and Kawhi Leonard recovering from injury until January, expectations were low, but Harden, Leonard (upon […]

The San Jose Sharks had the worst record in the NHL last season. That earned them the second overall pick, which brought Michael Misa to town after a dominant junior career. San Jose did make some free-agent signings, bringing in Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg on the blue line. But the Sharks should make another […]

PHOENIX– In her first game in the purple and orange since 2019, DeWanna Bonner returned to the Phoenix Mercury with cheers, applause, and adoration against the Minnesota Lynx. However, her physical condition was in question. After Bonner and the Indiana Fever parted ways, there were some concerns about how she would keep up with the […]

Fresh off making history as the fastest player to record 650 rebounds (51 games) in WNBA history, Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese is looking forward to her second All-Star selection and a trip to Indianapolis. She made history once again, becoming the fourteenth player in WNBA history with her signature sneaker, as Reebok recently […]

The Boston Celtics made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they traded Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons. The move was necessary for the Celtics because they wanted to get under the second apron. Although Simons is a great scorer and a much younger player than Holiday, it doesn’t appear that Boston has […]

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 […]

The 2025 NBA offseason has been full of blockbuster moves. One such shocking trade saw the Memphis Grizzlies send Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for four first-round picks, a first-round pick swap, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony. Another jaw-dropper occurred when the Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee […]

LeBron James holds the record for the most consecutive games of scoring double figures and the most points scored in NBA history. But even a player like him experiences off-nights. In a career spanning two decades, there were occasions when The King looked human. Here’s a look at the five lowest-scoring regular season games of […]

The Chicago Bulls have been a Play-In team for the past few years. They have yet to break that barrier, and their offseason moves have not pushed them in the direction towards winning. The Bulls have more moves to make, but as it stands right now, the team is struggling to make themselves competitive for […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder continues his legendary summer after he was named a cover athlete for the all new NBA 2K26 video game coming out this fall. Being named a cover athlete for the NBA 2K franchise just gives Gilgeous-Alexander another milestone that just saw him win an NBA Championship in June’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a strong offseason move after acquiring center Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers on a four-year deal worth $107 million, according to ESPN. The Bucks, however, had to waive star Damian Lillard to make room for Turner. It was a stunning yet necessary move, as Milwaukee used the NBA’s stretch provision […]

PHOENIX– Less than 24 hours after DeWanna Bonner was expected to sign with the Phoenix Mercury, her journey has come full-circle. The long-time WNBA All-Star landed in the Valley after a failed stint with the Indiana Fever. Funny enough, Bonner was a spectator during the Mercury’s thrashing of the Dallas Wings, 102-72 on Monday. She […]

The AFC South has not been an exciting division over the last few seasons. That has a chance to change in 2025. The Houston Texans are a playoff-caliber team, while all three other squads have been in and out of the postseason over the last few years. The Indianapolis Colts are a team who have […]

No other footwear company was touching Nike during the 1990’s in terms of design and innovation and 30 years after the fact, those same designs are once again gaining popularity as fashion trends continue to cycle. Set for a 30th anniversary of their own, the people over at Nike will be bringing back the iconic […]

With NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo staying put in Milwaukee with the Bucks, the window is set for the Greek Freak to bring his adopted city yet another championship ring. Antetokounmpo is also starting a new chapter with Nike after rumors back in March about a new addition to his signature sneaker line. Just a few […]

The Florida Panthers have won two consecutive Stanley Cup titles. In recent years, they have mortgaged their future to make title runs. That included trading for Seth Jones and Brad Marchand this year and picking up Matthew Tkachuk three years ago. With Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad coming back, they are over the salary […]

The Seattle Mariners are back in a familiar position in the American League playoff picture. They are behind the Houston Astros, fighting for an AL Wild Card spot, and struggling offensively. Seattle has one of the elite pitching staffs in the league but has not had an elite offense in a generation. With the MLB […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens has been the Green Team’s de facto general manager for over four years now. However, time and experience haven’t simplified the personal side of the trade process for him. This summer, he’s already made tough phone calls to veteran guard Jrue Holiday and center Kristaps […]

Always known as the main competitor to Nike, Adidas has officially branched off into a new stratosphere in terms of their influence on sports, culture, and lifestyle. Not only are they home to some of the biggest names in sports around the world, but they also have their own team of celebrities and influencers constantly […]

Don’t look away now, the Cincinnati Reds are a potential playoff team in 2025. At 46-45 overall, the Reds are 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. The MLB Trade Deadline is approaching, and the Reds could be buyers this season while also trading away players of value for prospects. The All-Star Game is […]

In a summer filled with seismic shifts across the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks quietly orchestrated one of the most intriguing offseasons in recent memory. For a team that’s hovered on the edge of relevance since its surprising Eastern Conference Finals run in 2021, this summer of 2025 represented both a crossroads and a chance for […]

The Texas Rangers have been a disaster since winning the 2023 World Series. They missed the postseason with just 78 wins, and are below .500 after the Fourth of July this year. Despite their high payroll and the uncertain American League Wild Card picture, the Rangers should trade starting pitcher Tyler Mahle before the July […]

The Minnesota Twins have some things to clean up this season. The American League is very tough to compete in, and Twins sit 5.0 games back from a Wild Card spot. They are four games under .500, and the season is not looking too good. With that in mind, Minnesota is shaping up to be […]

Newly acquired Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant opened up about his time with the Brooklyn Nets and former head coach Steve Nash, calling the chaotic circumstances surrounding their tenure “bulls**t” during a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Nash and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Durant, who played under Nash from […]