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The Atlanta Hawks were one of the teams who made a huge addition in the offseason. Dejounte Murray was acquired by the Hawks as the San Antonio Spurs decided to go in another direction starting this year. NBA pundits have contrasting opinions on two ball-dominant point guards Dejounte Murray and Trae Young, but one guarantee […]

Ben Simmons played in his second game after a 470-day layoff on Thursday night against the Miami Heat. The rust was evident, with the former no. 1 pick posting four points, four assists and six turnovers in 25 minutes. There was a clear passivity to Simmons’ game in his first two contests, and the three-time […]

The 2022-23 fantasy basketball season is upon us. Drafts are already underway, and many fantasy owners are wondering who they will use some of their top picks on this year. With that in mind, it feels like a good time to unveil our top fantasy basketball power forwards rankings for the upcoming season. Power forward […]

Stephen Curry proved last season that he is still at the top of his game when he led the Golden State Warriors to their fourth championship in the past eight years. Curry finally took home his elusive NBA Finals MVP award, which was pretty much the only award Curry’s trophy case didn’t have. Curry and […]

After years of mediocrity, the Minnesota Timberwolves are going all-in for the NBA championship this season. Fresh off of their playoff appearance in 2022, the team made a blockbuster trade, acquiring former DPOY Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. It was a move that clearly signaled one thing: the ‘Wolves are going for it this […]

Kevin Durant’s return from a ruptured achilles over the past two seasons has been quite impressive. Durant hasn’t lost a step, proving that he is still one of the league’s elite scorers. It didn’t lead to much success with the Brooklyn Nets last season, but that wasn’t really Durant’s fault. Last season, Durant was the […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – The LA Clippers starting point guard spot is still up for grabs, with Reggie Jackson and John Wall still vying for that position. With about two weeks left until opening night, head coach Tyronn Lue still doesn’t know who he plans to start. Speaking at an open practice at USC’s Galen […]

After winning the NBA Championship last season, it seemed like a quiet and delightful offseason for the Golden State Warriors. With more than a week left before opening night, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that there was a physical altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole in Warriors practice a couple of days ago. To […]

The Portland Trail Blazers traded three of their five starters from last season’s training camp roster. It is only Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic who are left from the nucleus of this batch of Portland, but this new roster has the potential to surprise many NBA fans this season. Lillard was able to recuperate and […]

The NBA season begins in 11 days. ESPN, CBS, and Sports Illustrated recently came out with their Top 100 player rankings for 2022-23. With that, we look at which Brooklyn Nets made the cut and whether the outlets correctly ranked them among their peers this season. Joe Harris ESPN: N/R CBS: 95 SI: N/R The […]

The Draymond Green-Jordan Poole fight could have been much worse. Green sucker punched Poole in a Golden State Warriors practice but, luckily, doesn’t seem to have done serious harm to his teammate. Now, though, the speculation begins about whether the Warriors can keep both these players on the team. So, let’s make the best of a […]

With the NBA training camps and preseason action underway, some teams are taking a final look at their rosters before making any big decisions. Rebuilding teams such as the Orlando Magic might still have some moves to make. The Magic hit the jackpot when landing the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The […]

The trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have won four NBA titles in the last eight seasons. That makes the Golden State Warriors either an NBA dynasty or the closest thing we’ve seen to one since the 1990s Chicago Bulls. The upcoming 2022-23 NBA season was supposed to be this group’s chance […]

The plan was for the Golden State Warriors to run it back in 2022-23 with last year’s championship team, while the Warriors core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green looked for their fifth title in nine years. However, that plan may have suddenly changed after the vicious Draymond Green-Jordan Poole fight. The two […]

Since the Charlotte Hornets drafted LaMelo Ball back in 2020, everyone knew he was special. He has a knack to elevate everyone around him. His teammates have all benefited from his presence, but none more then Miles Bridges in the 2021-22 season. Bridges posted career highs across the board as part of a breakout campaign. […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is less than two weeks away, which means it’s very nearly time for fantasy basketball season. Fantasy basketball offers fans a unique way to keep up with their favorite players and teams as the season progresses, and has become increasingly popular over the past few years. The upcoming season could be […]

Steve Nash called Igor Kokoskov “an offensive encyclopedia” early in training camp. The Brooklyn Nets hired the assistant coach this summer to lead an offensive overhaul with the arrival of point guard Ben Simmons. Kokoskov has coached in the league for over 20 years, spending four seasons with Nash with the Phoenix Suns from 2008-12 […]

The Golden State Warriors have quite the controversy on their hands currently. It was reported that Draymond Green could be the subject of a suspension from the Warriors for a recent altercation that took place with Jordan Poole at a team practice. Golden State ultimately decided to not suspend Green, and it seemed like the […]

The 2022-23 Chicago Bulls season is about to get underway and the franchise is looking for its first championship since the Michael Jordan Era. Is this the year for the next Bulls championship? The unfortunate answer for the Chicago faithful is that a Bulls NBA Finals trip is unlikely at the end of this season. […]

Stephen Curry had just finished answering yet another question about Draymond Green “forcefully striking” Jordan Poole at practice 24 hours earlier. Then the four-time MVP let out a long sigh, tapped his fingers on the podium and surveyed the media room at Chase Center, sensing it was time to end Wednesday’s interview on terms set […]

The Philadelphia 76ers didn’t have the season they were hoping for when they collapsed in the playoffs against the Miami Heat. But it certainly wasn’t Joel Embiid’s fault that they didn’t achieve the goals they were hoping to achieve last season. Embiid’s 2021-22 campaign was easily the best of his career, as he elevated his […]

The Denver Nuggets have been decimated by injuries over the past two seasons, but have still managed to stay afloat as a playoff team in the Western Conference. The main reason that has been possible is because of the emergence of Nikola Jokic. Jokic has quickly become the best all-around player in the NBA. There […]

The Washington Wizards are entering another season with modest expectations, as they are still led by the duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis. NBA pundits do not see the Wizards reaching the NBA Playoffs this season, especially with the deep Eastern Conference this season. A play-in tournament appearance will already be an immense achievement […]

After the Seattle Mariners qualified for the MLB Playoffs this season, the Sacramento Kings own the longest playoff drought among the 4 major North American sports, as they have already missed the NBA Playoffs for 16 straight seasons. With the likes of the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers retooling their lineup, it just gets […]

Ben Simmons played in his second game after a 470-day layoff Thursday night, and it was clear the three-time All-Star has a ways to go in his return to his old form. Simmons took just three shots in Brooklyn’s 109-80 preseason loss to Miami. The Nets were outplayed in every aspect of the game with […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks selected a raw prospect from Greece with the No. 15 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, it was hard to imagine that player would become one of the best in the NBA. Not only did Giannis Antetokounmpo turn out to be the franchise’s star, but he also is one of the […]

LeBron James is a name akin to royalty in the world of basketball. One can only imagine what it feels like to inherit a name with such history and legacy behind it. Most of all, nobody but one person knows how hard it is to make the name your own. That is exactly what LeBron […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are back for the 2022-23 season. After a successful 2021-22 campaign that saw them go on an unexpected run all the way to the Western Conference Finals, it’s clear the Mavs mantra heading into this season is championship or bust. Considering they have Doncic, one of the best all-around […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is just weeks away, so it is time for some fantasy basketball managers to prepare their draft boards. While there are plenty of veterans people should focus on drafting first, this season’s top rookies should not be overlooked when it comes to fantasy basketball rankings. Last season, rookies Evan Mobley and […]

PHILADELPHIA – The only thing faster than Tyrese Maxey is the speed that Philadelphia 76ers fans grew to cherish him. The always smiling, cheerful guard is as much of a fan favorite as he is a killer on the court for the Sixers. Last season, Maxey firmly proved to be a rising star. He averaged […]

PHILADELPHIA – The 2022-23 Philadelphia 76ers played the first game in front of their home crowd on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In their preseason home opener, the Sixers treated the fans to a thrilling 113-112 victory over the Cavs. Joel Embiid played his first game with P.J. Tucker, as the duo sat out […]

Draymond Green “forcefully struck” Jordan Poole during Wednesday’s practice, according to The Athletic, escalating a chest-to-chest altercation that included verbal barbs and multiple shoves. The Golden State Warriors are reportedly mulling “disciplinary action” against the 10-year veteran, and the organization’s recent history of dealing with similar incidents—not to mention the same primary offending party—suggests a […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ big three of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons played their first game together Monday night. The Nets struggled out of the gate against the Philadelphia 76ers with players getting acclimated to new roles, but the new-look roster’s offensive potential was apparent in spurts. Simmons has an incredibly unique skill set […]

Fantasy basketball season is very nearly upon us. Drafts have begun taking place across many folks leagues, and if they haven’t they will be shortly. With draft boards being set in stone, it feels like a good time to take a look at the top fantasy basketball centers for the 2022-23 season. The center position […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is right around the corner, which means that fantasy basketball is right around the corner as well. While not as popular as fantasy football, fantasy basketball has started to become a very unique way to follow the league throughout the season. With the season near, we decided to take a look […]

SEATTLE — Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup has many around the NBA world excited for the potential of the team. But Leonard pumped some of the brakes on the Clippers hype train following his first game back. Leonard participated in his first set of five-on-five practices before playing in an NBA game […]

French big man Victor Wembanyama is widely regarded as a generational talent and is likely to be selected first overall in the 2023 NBA draft. Wembanyama saw action for French pro team Metropolitans 92 as they faced G League Ignite today. Ignite won, 122-115, led by another top prospect, Scoot Henderson. The 6’2 Henderson finished […]

Think about this — Team France can have a frontline composed of Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid, and Victor Wembanyama for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. That would be bad news for any of their opponents, including Team USA. If French head coach Vincent Collet does call up those three giants to man the paint […]

The interest in Victor Wembanyama is on an all-time high. That is after he put on a show in Tuesday night’s game between his Metropolitans 92  team and the G League Ignite Squad, which also had another high-profile 2023 NBA Draft prospect in Scoot Henderson. Wembanyama shined in that game, albeit in a loss, as […]