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Canada and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a statement in the team’s 2023 FIBA World Cup opener. Canada crushed France 95-65 Friday to go 1-0 in World Cup group play. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accomplished a feat that only Yao Ming and Bogdan Bogdanovic had done in the last two decades. Before Canada’s victory over France, Ming and Bogdanovic […]

The Phoenix Suns are considered the biggest threat to dethrone the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference, according to an ESPN forecast of wins and losses for NBA teams in 2023-24. The story is compiled by unnamed ESPN experts. The article projects the Suns will finish 51-31, which would be the second-best record in the […]

Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe played his first game of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Friday morning with team Japan. The Japanese lost the game to Germany, 81-63, but Watanabe showed why he is a steal for the Suns. Watanabe, who is the only NBA player on Japan’s roster, finished with 20 points on […]

Kiyan Anthony is a 6-foot-5 high school guard prospect out of Long Island Lutheran in New York. He is also NBA legend Carmelo Anthony’s son. The young hooper and his famous father hit the hardwood this summer, with Kiyan’s mom, La La Anthony watching on, and the son came out on top in an epic […]

After the celebration of Kobe Bryant’s 45th birthday on 8/23 and then Mamba Day on 8/24, star athletes are still finding time to remember the Los Angeles Lakers icon’s legacy. Another post surfaced on social media that includes Bryant alongside LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony, and Charles Oakley at Jordan’s birthday party in 2013, […]

Despite the criticism that was hurled at now Houston Rockets guard Dillon Brooks during the NBA Playoffs last year for his poor play with the Memphis Grizzlies, Brooks was able to secure a massive contract in NBA free agency. Although many are still skeptical of whether or not Brooks deserved such a contract, the Rockets […]

NBA 2K24 released some new info today on improvements to MyPLAYER builder, including a new badge progression system for MyCAREER players. The new info is sure to get fans excited for the game as we approach NBA 2K24’s release date. The latest NBA 2K24 courtside report talked about making improvements to the Player Builder, and […]

Jordan Clarkson is suiting up for Team Philippines in the FIBA World Cup, and it is clear how much representing his home country means to him. Clarkson fouled out in the Philippines opening game loss to the Dominican Republic, and he was moved to tears in the process, via Bleacher Report. Jordan Clarkson was emotional […]

The Miami Heat are seen as a prime destination for the NBA’s top free agents due to the glitz and glam of the city and the allure of South Beach. Heck, even non-free agents like Damian Lillard want to go and play for the Heat. Throughout the years, Pat Riley has been able to attract […]

The FIBA World Cup officially started on Friday, August 25th, and it will be running through September 10th. The games will be taking place in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, with Team USA starting their FIBA World Cup run on Saturday in Manila. Here is everything to know on when, where, and how to watch […]

The NBA Coaches Association has released an official statement on the death of Kim Van Gundy, wife of former head coach and current TNT broadcaster Stan Van Gundy. She unexpectedly passed last week at the age of 61. “The NBCA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kim Van Gundy, wife of longtime […]

The Golden State Warriors have shown interest in signing free agent big man Blake Griffin, according to Sam Amico of HoopsWire. Griffin spent 2022-23 with the Celtics after signing a one-year, minimum deal in free agency. He started 16 games for Boston at center when Al Horford or Robert Williams III were sidelined, but was […]

Germany started group play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a win over Japan Friday, but it might’ve come at a cost. Orlando Magic forward and Germany star Franz Wagner suffered an ankle injury in the 81-63 win. An MRI will give the team a better understanding of how Franz Wagner’s injury will affect […]

The Dallas Mavericks traded for Kyrie Irving back in February to give Luka Doncic a co-star of near-equal quality in hopes of bolstering the team’s championship hopes. However, some remain unconvinced that the backcourt pairing of Irving and Doncic could lead the Mavs to great heights, with Charles Barkley expressing his concerns about the two’s […]

Ever since the Denver Nuggets won the NBA Finals, clips have continued to go viral of star big man Nikola Jokic having a blast in his home country of Serbia. It looks like the party is still going on for Jokic, as another clip has surfaced of him dancing and singing along at a party […]

Team USA will begin their quest for a gold medal in the FIBA World Cup with their first game of pool play against New Zealand on Saturday. Despite the sterling undefeated record through exhibition play and their status as favorites heading into the tournament, head coach Steve Kerr makes sure to remind his squad that […]

Team USA has just finished an undefeated run of tune-up games leading into the 2023 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. It’s been over 30 years since professional basketball players in the United States were first allowed to play on the international stage. While the United States has been the best country in the world at […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been putting in work this offseason. Following the Celtics’ crushing conclusion to last season, Tatum was recently seen in the gym getting in some strength training. As part of his regiment, Tatum deadlifted a whopping 495 pounds: Jayson Tatum makes lifting 495 pounds look easy 😳 (via nsang8/IG)pic.twitter.com/KmYNJIee3M — […]

Everyone in the world’s current generation has grown up to idolize Kobe Bryant. Instinctively shouting “Kobe” when disposing of trash leads to a habit. It can grow subconsciously and manifest in the courts. Many players all around the globe developed this manner. Now, these same kids have blossomed to be like the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic recently tried his hand at golf, and the results did not go according to plan. Bogdanovic was shooting into a golf simulation screen, and the Hawks guard caused a panic when his shot ricocheted off the ceiling and back out into the crowd. Bogi giving new meaning to watch […]

ESPN NBA insider Stephen A. Smith has never been one to lack opinions, and he recently dropped a scalding hot take regarding NBA superstar LeBron James. When speaking about James’ absence from Dwyane Wade’s recent Hall-of-Fame ceremony, Smith hinted that James owes a lot to his former Miami Heat teammate. “LeBron James, one could easily […]

The 2024 NBA MVP odds were released after the Denver Nuggets conquered the NBA championship, and now a panel of ESPN NBA experts have released their early voting projections for next year’s award. Joel Embiid dominated the second half of the the 2023 season to prevent Nikola Jokic from earning three straight MVP awards, after […]

With the 2023 FIBA World Cup set to tip-off next week, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is busy preparing for a hopeful medal run with Slovenia. As team captain, he has talked about how his leadership role with the Mavs has prepared him for this. Luka Doncic has emerged as the face of the Mavs’ […]

Utah Jazz legend John Stockton does not appreciate the way Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James conducts business. Stockton discussed his thoughts on James’ style of team management with the Lakers during an interview with DNP-CD Sports. “It’d be maddening as a teammate to know that you can be expendable for one of his guys […]

The Chicago Bulls are bringing in a new in-game performer. The man who previously portrayed the iconic “Benny the Bull” is stepping down, and Chicago has reportedly now agreed to terms with a new individual to entertain fans during Bulls games. The true identity underneath the Benny the Bull costume is, of course, anonymous, so […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most illustrious teams in NBA history. Co-owner of the most NBA championships record, LA has always been a hotspot for free agents. The bright lights of the city, the luxurious lifestyle, and the Lakers being the Lakers are the key reasons why. As with most things, some […]

The Golden State Warriors have enjoyed plenty of quality free agent signings over the years, even before they controversially lured perhaps the best player in the world to one of the best teams in history a few short years ago. With moves spread out over more than half a century, these are the ten best […]

The New York Knicks acquired one of the most prized free agents in the 2022 class as Jalen Brunson signed a four-year, $104 million contract from the Dallas Mavericks. Brunson had a fantastic 2022-23 campaign, which earned him the unique opportunity of being the starting point guard of Team USA for the 2023 FIBA World […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard recently confirmed that he had in fact requested a trade, declining to elaborate further. While this may be music to the ears of Miami Heat fans, it appears that Portland is still not budging. The Blazers have reportedly “expressed no enthusiasm for the Heat’s assets” up to […]

The Boston Celtics star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown has at least one critic among their NBA counterparts. Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley, never one to be short on opinions, recently shared his thoughts on Brown and Tatum, and what he had to say might ruffle some Celtics feathers. Beverley was recently approached […]

More than 50 years into their existence, the Phoenix Suns are still yet to achieve the ultimate success. They have, however, been a consistent presence in the playoffs for large swathes of that time – the 2010s being a notable exception – and a number of free agency signings have helped to either take them […]

For the longest time, many NBA fans believed that Giannis Antetokounmpo will forever remain with the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis was one of the only players left that seemed to value loyalty. Him signing a contract extension with Milwaukee a few years ago seemed to cement that. However, his tune has slightly changed from recent memory, […]

Anthony Edwards is one hell of a guy. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is never afraid to say what’s on his mind at all times. Sometimes, though, these comments get him in some hot water. Recently, Anthony Edwards’ comments about coming off the bench for Team USA went viral. Here’s the quote: “I mean, of course […]

Kobe Bryant, one of the most influential figures in the history of basketball, played 20 years in his NBA career. Tragically, he passed away in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020. Since then, NBA fans have honored the basketball legend on the 24th of every August, the eighth month of the year. Bryant wore […]

Dillon Brooks, formerly of the Memphis Grizzlies, made the big mistake of putting Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on blast before their playoff series earlier this year, calling The King “old”. Brooks also said he won’t respect any player until they score 40 on him. While Bron didn’t do that, he certainly made Brooks’ […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers figure out what to do with James Harden, Tyrese Maxey is in the lab working on his game. As he prepares for the season, the Sixers’ young star isn’t ignoring what’s going on with his team. Maxey noted on his podcast “Maxey on the Mic” that the Sixers are no strangers […]

On 8/24, or Mamba Day, it has been officially announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will be getting a statue to commemorate his legacy. Although this is the biggest news of Mamba Day, a clip of Tracy McGrady reflecting on the time Kobe Bryant ‘demolished’ him in one-on-one in Paris is making the […]

It was officially announced on Thursday that Kobe Bryant will be getting a statue in order to commemorate his legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant’s former teammate Lamar Odom took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the Lakers legend getting a statue, sharing his heartfelt reaction. “We all knew this day would come. […]

Who in the world would want to trade for James Harden? The Philadelphia 76ers front office has surely asked itself this question repeatedly as Harden makes it clearer and clearer that he wants to be traded from the Sixers. In an appearance on the Clap You Hands podcast, longtime NBA reporter Howard Beck said that […]