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How is it already August? It seems like the 2023-24 NBA season just ended, yet here we are just over a month away from players reporting back to their teams for preseason practices and training camp in preparation for the 2024-25 season. Still, several key free agents remain available for NBA teams to negotiate with, […]

Luol Deng’s net worth in 2024 is $200 million. You may know Luol from playing in the NBA, but he now leads the charge for South Sudan’s upstart national team in the Olympics. Let’s look at Luol Deng’s net worth in 2024. What is Luol Deng’s net worth in 2024?: $200 million (estimate) Deng isn’t […]

You might have been able to spot Kevin Durant sitting courtside at Team USA women’s basketball 3×3 Olympic game against Australia on Thursday, but that doesn’t mean he or his fellow NBA superstars Steph Curry and LeBron James would ever play for the American 3×3 squad. Why? In a word, while it’s imminently watchable for […]

Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 is $60 million. Hayward is a former professional basketball player who recently retired from playing in the NBA. He is a one-time NBA All-Star. Let’s take a closer look at Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 at the time of his retirement. What is Gordon Hayward’s net worth in […]

The New York Knicks’ roster was well-stocked prior to trading for star guard Mikal Bridges and signing journeyman point guard Cameron Payne. Their rotation became inarguably tighter since. And while every team other than the defending champions can stand to make a tweak or two to improve their chances, the calculus involved in understanding the […]

When the 2023-24 NBA season concluded and the Brooklyn Nets finished with a 32-50 record, their worst record since the 2017-18 season, it became evident that general manager Sean Marks and his front office were going to be making some major roster changes. The experiment with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden never turned […]

When Jayson Tatum was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, he knew his life would change forever. And not even from a basketball standpoint, but from a financial planning perspective. Enter SoFi. Tatum, who had his son Deuce three months into his rookie year in the […]

When it comes to Bronny James, it seems like everyone has a take on the former USC hooper’s NBA ceiling, from NBA pundits to fans all the way up to WWE’s The Miz, who is set to host SummerSlam in Cleveland this weekend. Chopping it up with the fine folks on ESPN in a guest […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had a good offseason. Regarding NBA Free Agency, they’ve only added one player via an actual free agent signing of a player that wasn’t already on their roster. Generally speaking, though, trades and re-signings are commonly lumped in during the free agency period, which is often synonymous with the offseason. […]

Executive Vice President David Griffin has made significant moves this offseason, including acquiring All-Star guard Dejounte Murray and signing veteran center Daniel Theis. New Orleans also nabbed promising Baylor big man Yves Missi and sharpshooting Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, the revamped front office stuck with the homegrown core despite […]

The Houston Rockets took a big step forward this past season, nearly doubling their win total from the year before. Ime Udoka’s squad is looking to take the next step and open their championship window, but they’ll need young players to step up. One of those young players is Reed Sheppard, who the team drafted […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray knows something about winning basketball. After guiding his team to an NBA title in 2023, Murray, as a member of Team Canada’s men’s basketball squad, is pursuing an Olympic gold medal but also understands the importance of sacrificing for the betterment of a team. Therefore, when Canada’s head coach, […]

As generational a talent as Victor Wembanyama may be, the San Antonio Spurs have been here before. Kind of. Wemby followed David Robinson and Tim Duncan as iconic top overall picks in the franchise’s history. They’re now following suit in a different way with moves meant to surround their young cornerstone with veteran help. In […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been a stage for many remarkable performances. Two representatives from the New Orleans Pelicans have been making their marks on the Games, though their respective national teams are getting far different results. Jose Alvarado (Puerto Rico) and Daniel Theis (Germany) are making significant impacts and lasting memories but only one […]

To the frustration of some fans, the Cleveland Cavaliers have kept things in-house this offseason. Cleveland already signed Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley to lucrative maximum contract extensions. Now, the Cavs have completed the trifecta, signing Jarrett Allen to a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension. Locking up Mitchell, Mobley and Allen echoes the sentiment […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have enjoyed a largely quiet and serene offseason. Their move to draft two-time Naismith award winner Zach Edey garnered a lot of headlines, but they haven’t done much outside of that. They are instead banking on better injury luck to restore what was a 51-win team in the 2022-23 season. So while […]

It is never easy to make a trade in the NBA. Between all the financial restrictions impacting trades and the new tax aprons that limit certain teams’ abilities to execute deals, we have seen fewer trades made over the last year. While it seems inevitable that the Chicago Bulls will look to move on from […]

The Golden State Warriors went a combined 7-1 between the California Classic and the NBA2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, and the team gave fans plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Fans had the opportunity to take a look at what the future could hold for the Warriors, and things are looking bright even with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are due for some new threads, and luckily enough, NBA Jersey Leak Season is just getting started. Some teams will have five looks, others just four, and the Boston Celtics will have another notch on their golden championship stags. Fans of the Pelicans will have a chance to add something new […]

Roster construction has never before been more important (and more difficult) in the NBA. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement has forced changes to NBA teams’ offseason philosophies, and that was evident during the 2024 offseason. Regardless of the new CBA, adding talent through the draft, free agency, and in the trade market is obviously instrumental […]

The Houston Rockets entered the 2024 NBA offseason with a clear mission. They need to accelerate their rebuild by adding complementary pieces to their young core. With a mix of cap space and draft capital, the Rockets aimed to find a balance between veteran leadership and youthful talent to build a competitive roster. Let’s dive […]

Dwyane Wade carved out a Hall of Fame worthy career in terms of basketball. He is a three-time NBA champion, one-time Finals MVP, 13-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team player, three All-Defensive Team selections, and one-time scoring champion. Aside from the NBA, Wade has also won a bronze and a gold medal at the Olympic Games […]

The conclusion of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas saw league personnel heading to Harry Reid International Airport in order to catch flights for their annual scheduled vacation. The dog days of summer and a slight dead period across the NBA ensue around this time every year. With many teams done pursuing talent in free […]

Teammates in basketball can lead to brotherhoods that transcend the game. The same can be said about players in the NBA who have played alongside each other. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Despite playing together for a handful of games, that doesn’t always result in a brotherhood. In fact, some teammates would even grow […]

The NBA’s Southwest Division is no joke. The Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and San Antonio Spurs all have reason to believe they will make the NBA Playoffs next season. Each organization has made significant moves this offseason in free agency and decision-makers are now turning the scouting pages to focus […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are a team on the rise, and they’ll need contributions from their latest prized draft pick in order to take the next step. The Blazers selected Donovan Clingan with the seventh overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft and he performed well in his first taste of NBA action at Summer […]

After locking up Donovan Mitchell and signing Evan Mobley to lucrative extensions, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a quiet offseason. However, one major free agency decision is looming for the Cavs, but there appears to be no end in sight. Swingman Isaac Okoro, who Cleveland drafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, is a restricted free […]

After waiting his turn to earn a massive extension, signing a four-year, $204 million deal to become the Philadelphia 76ers’ third point guard of the future, Tyrese Maxey had to be pretty darn happy with how things shook out, as he not only got paid but now gets to play alongside one of the best […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers announced Paul George as the newest member of their roster in a special press conference in Camden, New Jersey, the nine-time All-Star actually batted second in the proverbial order, with Tyrese Maxey coming up two hours earlier to discuss his big contract extension with the red, white, and blue. Now to […]

Jordan Brand and Nike are beginning to fill the Fall calendar with highly-anticipated releases of classic Air Jordan silhouettes. We’ve already seen a number of retro releases returning, but this upcoming drop will feature a twist to a timeless numbered Jordan sneaker. By the end of August, we’ll see the addition of a brand new […]

One of the most exciting plays to watch in the NBA are poster dunks. Given that the NBA has no shortage of athleticism, it isn’t surprising that several players have the ability to dunk on one another. A lot of basketball fans will agree that poster dunks are instant momentum changers, as they exhibit power […]

After reaching the NBA Finals in just his sixth year in the league, Dallas Mavericks franchise star Luka Doncic will be hard at work this offseason knowing what could have been an NBA championship. After announcing his newest signature sneaker, the Jordan Luka 3, towards the end of the season, we’ll now see a new […]

It may not be crazy to think that the New York Knicks made some of the best decisions of any NBA franchise this offseason. Aside from the moves that they made in free agency, the Knicks have put themselves in a position to compete for a spot in the NBA Finals during the 2024-25 season […]

The journey that the Los Angeles Lakers have been on over the last handful of seasons has been interesting, to say the least. In 2020, when the pandemic shut down the world and the NBA resumed play at the World Wide Sports Complex on Disney’s campus in Florida, it was LeBron James and the Lakers […]

It’s always nice to witness NBA stars at their peak. They electrify stadiums with their superb play. More often than not, it’s their brilliance that would help teams secure wins. In fact, some lead to NBA championships. However, in terms of reality, NBA stars only have a certain window before their decline, thanks to either […]

Fresh off an NBA title, three players on the Boston Celtics joined another group with winning aspirations: Team USA. However, reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown didn’t make the stacked squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, even after Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard left. Instead, Celtics guard Derrick White got the call, reuniting with teammates Jayson […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a great 2023-24 season, during which they earned the top seed in the Western Conference. The Thunder upgraded their roster in free agency around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Oklahoma City went 57-25 in the regular season and swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round. In […]

The New York Knicks made it to the second round of the NBA playoffs this past season, and will be looking to take another leap to join the shortlist of legitimate contenders to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. That journey began at Summer League, where a young guard showed starting potential, a talented project showed […]

It’s a special time for the biggest stars in the NBA as many of the game’s brightest players are making their Olympic debuts at the 2024 Paris Games. It’s the first Olympic appearance for the greatest shooter of all-time in Warriors’ Stephen Curry and he’s taking every opportunity to soak in the moment, playing with […]