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Since 1947, the NBA Finals has been in existence to determine which team stands on top of the professional basketball mountain. Of course, 77 years ago, there were only 11 teams in the league, with three of the best teams per division (now known as conferences) duking it out in the postseason. At the conclusion […]

When you think of Nebraska, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, they tend to think of farming, crops, and potentially the Wizard of Oz, even though that classic was supposed to take place in Kansas. As far as the rest of the nation is concerned, Nebraska and Kansas are basically […]

For 110 games between 2019 and 2022, Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis shared the floor as teammates on the Dallas Mavericks. It was a tandem that was supposed to lead the Mavericks back to the NBA Finals, where another notable European, German superstar Dirk Nowitzki, once had the defining moment of his career. But this […]

The NBA Finals are finally here as the Dallas Mavericks face off against the Boston Celtics in what is expected to be a closely contested high-octane series between the two best teams in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks defied the odds as the underdogs in their series with the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and many draft experts think this is one of the worst draft classes in recent memory. You never truly know how a draft class will pan out until years after the prospects are drafted, though, and there is talent to be had in every year’s draft. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have their work cut out following their worst season since 2017-18. Step one on general manager Sean Marks’ to-do list: securing Nic Claxton on a long-term deal. Claxton, who ranks fourth in the NBA in stocks (steals + blocks) over the last two seasons, is set to hit unrestricted free agency. After […]

The NBA Finals are almost here and we’ll see a battle of David vs. Goliath when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Boston Celtics for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. This Finals matchup is filled with close-ties and storylines with players like Kyrie Irving and Kristaps Porzingis going up against their former teams. Without a doubt, […]

We have officially entered June. In 2023-24, that means all but two NBA teams have turned their attention to the NBA Draft. The draft is an opportunity for teams to upgrade rosters. And for the New York Knicks, it’s specifically an opportunity to fill some gaps needed to put together a championship roster. There aren’t […]

Daniel Gafford’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Gafford is a power forward for the Dallas Mavericks. He led the NBA in field-goal percentage in the 2023-24 season. Let’s take a closer look at Daniel Gafford’s net worth in 2024. What is Daniel Gafford’s net worth in 2024?: $5 million (estimate) Daniel Gafford’s net […]

The Boston Celtics are four wins from their franchise’s 18th NBA championship. The Celtics’ last hurdle are Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. Both organizations haven’t captured a crown in the last decade, and both teams are very hungry to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy. While Boston has been dominant all season, many […]

The deadline for those who declared early entry for the 2024 NBA Draft was on Wednesday, May 29. Several prominent names, such as Alabama’s Mark Sears, UConn’s Alex Karaban, and Wake Forest’s Hunter Sallis, decided to return to college despite their second-round draft projections. However, Bronny James once again made headlines ahead of this year’s […]

Jayson Tatum is entering his second NBA Finals appearance in only his seventh year in the league. A couple of subpar performances in the postseason have hindered his reputation with many NBA fans, but he has a great chance to shut them all up. A slow start in the 2024 NBA Playoffs ultimately didn’t hurt […]

The Phoenix Suns face a difficult offseason due to their salary cap restraints, but despite that, they need to make some roster changes and could do so with a trade. The Suns suffered a first-round exit in the 2024 NBA Playoffs after being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the 2023 offseason, they acquired star […]

The Atlanta Hawks have shocked the basketball world by winning the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery. With a fresh wave of optimism and the No. 1 overall pick in their possession, the Hawks have a golden opportunity to reshape their roster and catapult themselves into contention. As they head into the offseason with dreams of a […]

The 2024 NBA Finals will be played between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. Of course, the Finals are the pinnacle of success in basketball’s top league, so it makes sense that both teams competing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy are stacked with talent. If these teams didn’t have great depth and tons of […]

The Phoenix Suns came into the 2023-24 NBA season hoping to be championship contenders. They had added Kevin Durant at the 2023 NBA trade deadline and followed that up by aquiring Bradley Beal in a trade with the Washington Wizards in the offseason. But the Suns were swept in the first round of the playoffs […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at a crossroads ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. The LeBron James and Anthony Davis Era is winding down, and the team has to decide what to do about the future. Do they go all in on trying to win a championship in the next two years? Or do they […]

The 2024 NBA Finals is set to feature the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. It projects to be one of the most exciting NBA Finals in recent memory, featuring no shortage of underlying storylines. Boston is the favorite, but Dallas has consistently found a way to upset the odds throughout the postseason thus far. So […]

The Washington Wizards are coming off a disappointing season as they finished with the second-worst record in basketball. Following their 15-67 season, the Wizards offseason could make a trade or two this offseason. Washington has already made a big offseason move by hiring interim Brian Keefe as their new head coach. Keefe took over midseason […]

The beauty of the 2023-24 Boston Celtics is that they haven’t reached the NBA Finals because of one or two players. They’ve benefitted from a balanced attack all year, which is the main reason why they have another shot at raising Banner No. 18. The headliners for the Celtics are obviously Jayson Tatum and Jaylen […]

The NBA Draft tips off on June 24 but the New Orleans Pelicans were on the clock regarding a 2024 pick from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans could have either kept the 17th overall pick from the Lakers or deferred the last draft asset remaining from the Anthony Davis deal to 2025. The consensus […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves season came to a crushing end in the Western Conference Finals, as they were thoroughly outplayed by the Dallas Mavericks, resulting in them losing in five games. While it was undoubtedly an extremely encouraging campaign for the Timberwolves, it was a tough pill for the team and their fans to swallow, especially […]

The Indiana Pacers, despite their impressive journey to the Eastern Conference Finals, found themselves swept away by a dominant Boston Celtics team. The result was a bitter end to a season filled with hope, growth, and unexpected success. Now, with the offseason upon them, the Pacers must regroup and strengthen their roster to make a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off their second-best record in franchise history at 49 wins, and most since they rebranded themselves as the Pelicans. For the most part, they managed to stay healthy until the very end of the season when Zion Williamson went down during the team’s play-in game against the Los Angeles […]

Right about now it seems that a lot of people owe number 11 for the Dallas Mavericks an apology. As the Dallas Mavericks gear up for the NBA Finals, all eyes are on Kyrie Irving, both for his on-court prowess and his off-court ventures. This season has been particularly exciting for Irving, who not only […]

Al Horford’s net worth in 2024 is $100 million. Horford is a center for the Boston Celtics. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, All-NBA Third Team member, All-Defensive Team selection, and an All-Rookie Team selection. Let’s take a closer look at Al Horford’s net worth in 2024. What is Al Horford’s net worth in 2024?: […]

Although Cleveland Cavaliers’ President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman said that dramatic changes weren’t coming to Cleveland’s roster, he also stressed that the Cavs cannot remain complacent after this season. To Altman, Cleveland cannot rest on the laurels of success that come with reaching the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Instead, the Cavs need to remain competitive […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their season come to an end in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, their future is still bright. In fact, the Cavs believe internally that they’re on the precipice of becoming a legitimate title contender, and if this offseason goes as planned, they’ll be a real threat next […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have several offseason decisions to make, but surprisingly, it doesn’t start with what will happen with Donovan Mitchell. Instead, the Cavs will have to shift their focus to the 2024 NBA Draft, in which Cleveland has the No. 20 pick. Sure, on the night of the draft, the Cavs could make […]

The New York Knicks 2023-24 season marked another year of progress. They built on their accomplishments from 2022-23 by one-upping their win total and securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. But the Knicks still came up short. Sure, fans can rationalize the team’s failures by leaning on injuries, which is a fair […]

Derrick Jones Jr.’s net worth in 2024 is $2 million. Jones is a forward for the Dallas Mavericks. He is a onetime NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion. Let’s take a closer look at Derrick Jones Jr.’s net worth in 2024. What is Derrick Jones Jr.’s net worth in 2024: $2 million (estimate) Derrick Jones Jr.’s […]

The Boston Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals, their second in three seasons. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks knocked off the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1 in five games to secure their spot in the NBA Finals, their first appearance since 2011. Both teams will be ready to play. Likewise, both will have […]

The Detroit Pistons are poised to enter the 2024 NBA offseason with a clear objective: to bolster their roster and accelerate their rebuild. They have a young core showing promise and a passionate fanbase eager for a return to playoff contention, the Pistons’ front office is under pressure to make savvy moves. As trade discussions […]

The season is over. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns tried to claw their squad back up against the Dallas Mavericks but it was to no avail. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving just took turns trying to pick apart the Minnesota Timberwolves defense which led to a 124-103 loss. Surprisingly enough, it worked for the fifth […]

Kai Jones’ net worth in 2024 is $2 million. Jones is a center for the Los Angeles Clippers. He is a former first-round draft pick. Let’s take a closer look at Kai Jones’ net worth in 2024. Kai Jones’ net worth in 2024 (estimate): $2 million Kai Jones’ net worth in 2024 is $2 million. […]

The New York Knicks are in unfamiliar territory. They are coming off of a fairly successful season. But New York can’t be satisfied with consecutive playoff eliminations. Sure, the Eastern Conference Semifinals are great, but it’s been 51 years (and counting) since the Knicks won a championship. They are beyond overdue, but they are closer […]

Vince Carter is one of the all-time greats in Toronto Raptors history. He was the first star the franchise had, proving that a Canadian team can be a force in the NBA. But his split with the team overshadowed his excellent career there for a long time. Carter was traded to the New Jersey (now […]

Luka Doncic is taking over the NBA, as expected. With the Mavericks taking care of business against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka is inching closer towards his first trip to the NBA Finals, especially after the Mavs took a commanding 3-1 series lead at the expense of the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

With new leadership reportedly in place, the Detroit Pistons can start planning the next moves of this rebuild. With Trajan Langdon set to become the latest franchise president of basketball operations. there is a lot of help is needed to help restore the Pistons, and these three trades can help jumpstart the rebuild. Detroit cannot […]