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The FIBA World Cup is quickly approaching, and although Team USA has looked good in their exhibition matches so far, many fans are still discrediting this year’s squad because of how many elite American NBA superstars passed on joining the roster. Nevertheless, Kevin Garnett gives a ringing endorsement on playing for Team USA, saying that […]

The Miami Heat have been in contact with the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason regarding a potential trade involving superstar point guard Damian Lillard. While a deal does not appear to be imminent, the Heat have been internally discussing multi-team scenarios that would result in them not only landing Lillard but keeping emerging star Tyler […]

Mac McClung became the first ever G League player to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend this past year and coincidentally enough, he went on to win the event. Basketball fans around the globe now know McClung for his high-flying, acrobatic skills, and now he will have a chance to truly […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been in the headlines for all of the wrong reasons over the last calendar year, but NBA legend Paul Pierce thinks that is all about to change. With a big season pending for Morant in order to prove himself, Pierce believes that is exactly what Morant is going to […]

Disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden was just hit with a $100,000 fine after calling Daryl Morey a “liar” over his contract and trade situation. Harden is upset with Morey and the Sixers because he thought they were going to take care of him with a max contract in the 2023 offseason after he took […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry appeared on Gilbert Arenas’ podcast and produced a plethora of sound bites. One in particular has to do with Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, and it will certainly make Mavs fans excited about the future. “Luka is the guy, obviously, that’s right on the precipice of accomplishing all those […]

James Harden’s standoff with the Philadelphia 76ers is now truly starting to cost him. The NBA issued a hefty fine to the veteran star for comments directed at the Sixers and their president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey. Harden has been docked $100,000 for his comments, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The league officially […]

The last several years have not been kind to the Chicago Bulls as an organization. They’ve made the playoffs just once in the last six seasons and after signing Lonzo Ball in 2021, he has only played in 35 total games with organization because of ongoing knee problems that are threatening to end his career. […]

For a small market team like the Memphis Grizzlies, getting it right on draft night and pulling off the right trades are essential in establishing their relevance as a franchise. That has been the dilemma of the Grizzlies throughout its history, even dating back to its days in Vancouver, the place it called home from […]

The James Harden saga in Philadelphia has given sportsbooks another action for their customers to bet on. Amid the seeming enmity between Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers management is the risk of Joel Embiid getting alienated and eventually asking for a trade. If that’s the route Embiid is willing to take, BetOnline has the reigning […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup beckons, as one of the most prestigious international tournaments in basketball tips off on Friday, August 25, at 4 AM ET. During this tournament, 32 of the best basketball countries all over the globe compete for the crown — with Team USA standing out as the favorite, as per usual, […]

From the very start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers made it a priority to retain Austin Reaves. Going from being undrafted in 2021 to starting for the Lakers in the playoffs, Reaves rapidly became an integral part of his team’s rotations during the 2022-23 season. This is why Los Angeles could not afford […]

The Chicago Bulls signed free agent Torrey Craig during NBA free agency, and DeMar DeRozan is one Bulls player that will definitely approve of the acquisition. Appearing on JJ Redick’s ‘Old Man and The Three’ Podcast last year, DeRozan had some extremely high praise for Craig’s prowess on the defensive end, reports NBC Sports Chicago’s […]

Retired NBA star Lamar Odom was just watching a basketball game on TV, and he wanted to share that fact with his Twitter followers. However, when he tweeted out a picture of his television tuned into the USA basketball vs. Germany FIBA World Cup tune-up, fans focused on the TV itself, not what Odom was […]

Bruce Brown was one of the more highly coveted free agents during NBA free agency, and Denver Nuggets fans truly believed he was going to be returning following a championship season. Unfortunately for Nuggets fans, Bruce Brown ultimately signed with the Indiana Pacers, but he made sure to shout out his special bond with Denver […]

Drake continues to make headlines with his ‘It’s All A Blur’ tour, this time by bringing out LeBron James and his son Bronny James at his Los Angeles show at Crypto.com Arena. Drake has been in Los Angeles for a few concerts now, starting at The Forum but waiting to showcase the James family at […]

Team USA may have taken home a 99-91 victory over Germany in their final showcase game before heading to Manila, Philippines for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but it wasn’t an easy win — not by any means. They fell down by as many as 16 points before mounting a strong comeback, with Minnesota Timberwolves […]

With the James Harden saga in full swing in the City of Brotherly Love, much speculation has arisen regarding the future of reigning MVP Joel Embiid with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden’s inevitable departure from a franchise he has eviscerated in recent weeks could mean that a full rebuild may be on the docket for the […]

Deandre Ayton has been the subject of trade rumors aplenty over the past two years. Despite being a nightly double-double threat for the Suns, Ayton’s body language and tendency to settle for finesse stylings on the court instead of going up strong has soured his perception in fans’ eyes. His spats with former head coach […]

Roughly a month away from training camp, the Philadelphia 76ers still have to figure out what to do with James Harden. The star veteran has dumped gallons upon gallons of gasoline on any semblance of a bridge between himself and the Sixers, looking to burn it all after not getting the trade he expected to […]

NBA Draft falls are nothing new to the players and long-time spectators of the association. There have been talents that were very outstanding at workouts but failed to make their draft stocks skyrocket. This is why a lot of all-time greats were not acquired in the lottery. And, a lot of players that turned out […]

The Toronto Raptors have fired back at the lawsuit involving former New York Knicks employee Ikechukwu Azotam on Monday. The Raptors issued a statement on the said lawsuit on Monday, per TSN Sports Raptors NBA beat reporter Josh Lewenberg. Raptors' statement on the reported Knicks' lawsuit, which alleges that a former NYK employee illegally took […]

Gilbert Arenas has spoken out about what went on behind the scenes prior to Doc Rivers being hired for the Philadelphia 76ers coaching job, which he accepted in 2020. For the seven years prior, Rivers – who is one of the most decorated coaches in the NBA having been at the helm of a franchise […]

They might have only won a solitary championship, but the Portland Trail Blazers have put plenty of very productive teams out on the court over their history, and a lot of those teams have benefited greatly from the franchise’s performance at the trade table. From the acquisitions of the likes of Buck Williams and Kevin […]

Retired NBA superstars either go out traveling in peace or get spotted in public. When the latter happens, most stars get a request for a photo or video greeting for their loved ones. Some also pay reverence to the legends by offering them something that they like or have shown interest in. Italian basketball fans […]

The Sacramento Kings brought back a familiar face to the franchise in their bid to further improve the roster around De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Sacramento signed big man Skal Labissiere to a one-year, partially guaranteed contract to bolster their depth behind Sabonis, per Shams Charania of  The Athletic. The Kings traded Richaun Holmes during […]

Besides Austin Reaves balling out for Team USA and season two of “Winning Time”, there isn’t a ton currently going on within the universe of the Los Angeles Lakers. That said, we did recently see famous trade acquisition Pau Gasol get inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, hear general manager Rob Pelinka once again […]

Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Talks are progressing slowly, however. Lillard is currently still with the Portland Trail Blazers. Bill Simmons believes the Minnesota Timberwolves are a team that Lillard should consider amid the Heat-Blazers talks uncertainty. Simmons recently explained his reasoning during an episode of his podcast, per The […]

When fans make their top NBA players list, the criteria of impact, longevity, accolades, and swagger always come up. Some fans value one more than the other. This is why Allen Iverson gets on top of people’s lists a lot despite falling short of a ring. But, a lot of individuals tend to overlook Tim […]

It’s never easy for small market teams to lure talent to their franchise, but over their nearly-50-year history the Utah Jazz have managed to recruit some very good players. Unfortunately, despite having a number of great teams they have never achieved the ultimate success, but nonetheless they have enjoyed plenty of good trades in their […]

Team USA basketball just wrapped up their five-game exhibition series ahead of the FIBA World Cup with a comeback victory over Germany. Anthony Edwards shined for the United States squad with a 34-point performance, and put the stamp on it with a massive poster dunk over Daniel Theis. Edwards described the dunk on the Minnesota […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are bringing back a familiar face, adding some frontcourt depth in the process. Center Moses Brown signed a partially guaranteed one-year deal with the Blazers on Monday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Brown made his NBA debut with the Blazers in 2019 after going undrafted that year. He played nine games with […]

When the Boston Celtics traded Marcus Smart this offseason, many began wondering if the team had made the right decision. Obviously Kristaps Porzingis can be an impactful player when healthy, but availability has not necessarily been a word associated with him through the years. Now, there are now questions that lie in the team’s backcourt. […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and guard Devin Booker played in a scrimmage with fellow NBA players filmed by Through the Lens. The two Suns helped lead their team to a 111-89 win (the first team to 110 points won the scrimmage). Durant exploded with 45 points in the scrimmage, and Booker, who was a […]

Steph Curry recently appeared with Gilbert Arenas and spoke about the mindset he and the Golden State Warriors have going into the 2023-2024 season. “We’re the hunter now, not the hunted… this year’s the run,” Steph Curry said on the Gilbert Arenas Show, according to Ball Don’t Lie on Twitter. The Warriors were the hunted […]

It was only an exhibition game for Team USA, one that has no impact on their record or status for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. But what Anthony Edwards was able to accomplish on Sunday against Germany further proves that he is ready to become one of the best overall players in the NBA, as […]

The New York Knicks have been at the center of attention this NBA offseason for a variety of reasons. Not only are they coming off of a successful season in which they made it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but Jalen Brunson is representing Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, which begins in a […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is not playing for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, but he once did suit up in the red, white and blue. However, Irving apparently wanted to play for Australia before Mike Krzyzewski eventually convinced him to play for Team USA, reports NBL.com’s Dan Woods. “I consider myself an […]

The Orlando Magic have made multiple trades involving some of the league’s biggest superstars, including Dwight Howard, Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and more. But which trade ranks as the best in Magic history? For this exercise, we’ll rank the top-7 trades in Magic history based on the following criteria: On-court impact of the […]