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With their recent success in launching retro models over the last few years, Nike and Air Jordan will continue this trend in bringing back fan-favorite silhouettes and colorways from the last 20 years. The Air Jordan 5 has returned in more ways than one, receiving a whole new slate of collaborations, including the return of […]

The Miami Heat are a franchise that rarely sits still, and as the 2025-26 NBA season begins, they find themselves once again at a pivotal crossroads. Last year was one of the most turbulent campaigns in recent memory for South Beach. After finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference and clawing their way through the Play-In […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with something they lacked for much of last year: optimism. Coming off a brutal 24-58 record, the third-worst in the Eastern Conference, it would have been easy to dismiss the Sixers as a franchise running out of answers. Instead, the front office doubled down on continuity […]

Boston Celtics’ franchise star and NBA Champion Jayson Tatum will achieve another milestone in his illustrious career off the court as he adds a chapter to his legacy with Jordan Brand and the Jumpman. While Tatum continues to rehabilitate from an achilles injury, likely missing the upcoming season, his signature sneakers will continue to remain […]

The Air Jordan 4 is currently seen as the most popular Nike Air Jordan Retro silhouette in today’s sneaker landscape. Collaborations from both Nike SB and names like Nigel Sylvester have helped to keep the Jordan 4 in mainstream relevance, along with star athletes like Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts’ rocking them during a game. Next […]

The Memphis Grizzlies finished with a 48-34 record a season ago, placing them eighth in the Western Conference where they would eventually beating the Dallas Mavericks during the Play-In Tournament to earn a Playoffs berth. They were swept by the eventual champions Oklahoma City, but star point guard Ja Morant also suffered an injury during […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the more interesting teams to watch as NBA training camps begin. The Nets used all five of their first-round picks in this year’s NBA Draft, flooding their team with a lot of young talent. While Jordi Fernandez is entering his second season as head coach, he already has a […]

The big question for the Milwaukee Bucks this summer has been how to retain two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. That process began by waiving and stretching the remaining years on Damian Lillard’s contract to make room for center Myles Turner. Beyond that, Milwaukee’s additions were limited—guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris joined the roster, but […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Washington Wizards will be chuck-full of young prospects as they continue to navigate a rebuild. The Wizards are not going to be contending for anything anytime soon, but they have managed to assemble an intriguing group of prospects. Playing time is going to be crucial […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the New Orleans Pelicans are a team looking to turn things around and compete in the Western Conference. Going back to last season’s trade deadline, the Pelicans made a couple of trades to shake up their core in trading Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors and […]

Small-market NBA team cycles are often the same: develop talent, enjoy a brief contention window, and then watch as financial realities force a rebuild. However, the Memphis Grizzlies could break that mold as Robert Pera has the power to shatter that glass ceiling with a sledgehammer. A perfect storm of extraordinary wealth growth, locked-in star […]

The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025-26 NBA season following a Western Conference Semifinals exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. They finished fourth in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record, dealing with a number of injuries and locker room issues throughout the season, including a mid-season firing of head coach Mike Malone. […]

The Charlotte Hornets head into their 2025-26 training camp with a lot to prove. Charles Lee went 19-63 in his first season as a head coach in the NBA. However, LaMelo Ball’s injury was one of many that he had to contend with. With training camp looming, he has a lot of decisions to make, […]

The Detroit Pistons are continuing their rebuild following a 44-38 finish during the 2024-25 season, securing the six-seed in the Eastern Conference and heading back to their first NBA Playoffs since the 18-19 season. Even more impressively, head coach JB Bickerstaff managed the winning record following one of the worst seasons in league history at […]

The Utah Jazz are coming into the new 2025-26 NBA season after having finished with the worst record in the league at 17-65. It marked a franchise record for losses and the first time the Jazz have ever lost more than 60 games in a season. Nevertheless, the were rewarded accordingly with the fifth overall […]

Making a mark at the college level is a great way to materialize an NBA dream. However, having college success isn’t a surefire way of carving out a successful NBA career. Here are the 10 best college players with the most disappointing NBA careers. Check out the gallery. 10. Adam Morrison Adam Morrison was arguably […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder used one of the deepest rotations in the NBA to secure the franchise’s first championship. With the start of the 2025-26 regular season on the horizon, the Thunder are favored to go back-to-back. Thanks to the addition of Nikola Topic to a crowded bench mob featuring Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are fresh off a Western Conference Finals appearance for the second straight year, falling 4-1 to the eventual champions in the Oklahoma City Thunder. Posting a 56-26 record while finishing third overall in the Western Conference, the Timberwolves managed to take out formidable squads in the Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) and the […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Toronto Raptors are hoping to be among the teams vying for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have not made the playoffs since the 2021-22 season, but with a few teams in the East taking a step back, they could be the […]

The Sacramento Kings floundered in the NBA Play-In last season and will look to bounce back. With the 2025-26 NBA training camp beginning, every Kings player has a goal to achieve. The Kings’ starting lineup is also taking shape, but with some complications, especially with an accumulation of injuries. Many don’t expect Sacramento to contend, […]

The Houston Rockets had a disappointing finish to a great season, and want to rectify the ship. Now, they look to get it started in the 2025-26 NBA training camp. Every Rockets player is back and focused on getting back to the NBA playoffs and making a longer run. Also, the Rockets’ starting lineup is […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare for their 2025-26 training camp, the organization faces a fascinating dilemma at the center position that could dramatically reshape their starting lineup. Despite being a promising young talent who showed flashes of brilliance in his rookie campaign, Dereck Lively II finds himself in genuine danger of losing his starting role […]

The New York Knicks’ front office continues its strong run. It recently fleshed out its roster with veteran depth, re-signing Landry Shamet and adding Malcolm Brogdon. These moves add to an already-strong offseason, making the team’s positive outlook for 2025-26 even more credible. While neither deal is guaranteed, the idea of bringing Shamet back—whose contributions […]

The San Antonia Spurs finished 13th in the Western Conference last season with a 34-48 record, missing the NBA Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Their 34 wins matched their highest total since 2021, with 34 wins being their largest total since 2019. With Victor Wembanyama shut down the rest of the season, the San […]

The excitement is building in Central Florida. Now there might be better days ahead after the Orlando Magic fell to the Boston Celtics in last season’s playoffs. With the 2025-26 NBA training camp starting, the anticipation of what the Magic’s starting lineup will look like is growing. One Magic player has been great but is […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. enters the 2025-26 season as arguably the most vulnerable starter on the Philadelphia 76ers roster. Despite his solid contributions over the past two seasons and his role as a steadying presence during Philadelphia’s tumultuous 2024-25 campaign, the veteran wing faces mounting pressure from an influx of young talent and organizational changes that […]

There are exactly 10 days until the Golden State Warriors begin training camp, and Jonathan Kuminga’s restrictive free agency standoff continues. A solution is likely to be reached before camp begins, but will the Warriors or Kuminga come away as the ultimate winners of this three-month holdout? Perhaps there is a path where both sides […]

As the New York Knicks gear up for what many believe could be a championship-caliber season, one familiar face finds himself in an unexpectedly precarious position. Despite being a cornerstone of the team’s success over the past two seasons, Josh Hart faces legitimate concerns about maintaining his starting role as the 2025-26 campaign approaches. With […]

The Chicago Bulls finished ninth in the Eastern Conference last season with a 39-43 record, losing during their play-in tournament appearance against the Miami Heat. While the Bulls caught some late season steam and finished just inside the cut-off, there’s still a ton of work to be done on this roster that is seemingly continuing […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 season with the rare blend of stability and hunger that only a defending champion can carry. Last year, they climbed the mountain and shocked the basketball world, proving that their years of meticulous rebuilding under Sam Presti were no accident. Yet, as every dynasty contender learns quickly, winning […]

The Chicago Bulls are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with renewed optimism and a sense of unfinished business. After missing the playoffs once again last season, the franchise has now gone seven years out of the last eight without postseason basketball. Yet, there’s something different about this year. For the first time in a while, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant owns Nike’s most successful signature basketball line, withstanding the test of time and remaining as the NBA’s most popular sneaker worn by players year after year. Off the court, however, Kobe Bryant never hid his affinity for the classic Nike Air Force 1 and Nike repaid him with their […]

The Air Jordan 3 has been a center of focus for Nike and Jordan Brand as the sneaker giants continue to pay homage to the classic silhouette from 1988. In the eyes of many fans, the Jordan 3 reigns supreme as the best design in all of the numbered Jordan line, from the classic colorways […]

The Air Jordan 11 remains as the most hyped sneaker of all-time when looking at Michael Jordan’s numbered signature line. From limited releases to classic colorways that stand the test of time, the Air Jordan 11 is a hard shoe to miss with in terms of a popular colorway. Nike and Jordan Brand will return […]

For decades, the NBA huddle has been a sacred, impenetrable space. Fans see the intense faces, the nodding heads, occasional scuffles, and the final break; the actual substance of the plays, adjustments, and raw emotion has been left completely to the imagination. That is about to change thanks to NBC‘s “On the Bench” segment, which […]

The rest of the world is closing the gap in terms of talent, especially for European players. In fact, this year’s EuroBasket saw plenty of NBA players representing their respective national teams. However, given the competitive nature of the tournament, only a handful will ever get to call themselves a gold medalist, let alone an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic are gearing up for arguably their biggest season yet as they try to maximize the playing prime of LeBron James. Garnering a ton of offseason hype surrounding his improved physical shape, all signs are pointing towards a new and improved version of Doncic, which could be scary for […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 season in a position that most franchises would envy, yet with a lingering sense of unfinished business. The Cavs were the East’s top seed last year, riding a 64-18 record to the postseason, only to falter in the second round against the Indiana Pacers. That early exit has left […]

Stephon Castle has accomplished a great deal in his young basketball career. After winning a national championship at UConn, Castle went on to be drafted fourth overall by the San Antonio Spurs and win the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year award with the San Antonio Spurs. As he prepares to enter his second season […]