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The Phoenix Suns unveiled their preseason schedule Monday, which includes a first game against their former coach, Monty Williams, and the Detroit Pistons. 2023 Phoenix Suns Preseason Schedule ☄️ pic.twitter.com/4pEswHrN3O — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 14, 2023 The Suns begin preseason play Sunday, Oct. 8 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., at noon PT. […]

There’s no secret that San Antonio Spurs youngster Victor Wembanyana will be coming into the league as one of, if not the most hyped up rookie of all time. And his NBA 2K24 rating certainly reflects that. Wembanyama, despite not playing a single minute in the NBA, will be coming into the game as an […]

Former Denver Nuggets and current Orlando Magic guard Garry Harris claimed Nikola Jokic did not care if he won the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player award, which was given to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Via “Club 520 Podcast”: "He literally has no ego… he didn't really want to win the MVP this year. Once […]

The NBA offseason gives superstars the chance to relax, spend time with family, and get their bodies right for the upcoming season. Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo is carving out some time to be an ambassador for the sport during Nike’s current basketball tour in China and even gave fans a sneak peek at his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden trade saga of 2023 reached its most fiery point on Monday morning when the Beard let loose on Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey during a tour in China for Adidas. Harden called Morey a “liar”, saying that he’ll never play for the team as long as he’s at […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

LeBron James is arguably the greatest player ever. He’s also been extremely consistent throughout the course of his NBA career, something that’s translated to the NBA 2K franchise. James is always among the highest rated players in the game which did not change with his 96 rating in NBA 2K24. Ronnie 2K recently addressed the […]

Like father like son, Tim Hardaway Jr. has also made a name for himself in the NBA. The younger Hardaway has averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in his career. He also was an All-Rookie First Team member. Give Hardaway’s reputation as one of the best role players in the NBA, […]

With less than a month to go before the release of the newest installment in the NBA 2K franchise, NBA 2K24, the ratings for the league’s most prominent players have begun to come out on social media, with reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic coming in as the game’s highest-rated current player at a 98 overall. […]

Despite assembling their last championship squad, Danny Ainge was sometimes criticized for playing it safe during his long tenure as Boston Celtics general manager. Well, he recently confirmed one instance of him standing pat that should make the Green Teamers feel grateful. “Some of the best trades I ever made were the ones I wasn’t […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers look to be officially done with each other after The Beard publicly said in China over the weekend that Daryl Morey is a liar and he will never play for the Sixers franchise again. Well, it appears the guard may have a reason to be upset. On Saturday, the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns may be at a crossroads when it comes to his career trajectory with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his international career with the Dominican Republic seems to be taking off. After much thought, Towns decided to rejoin his national team for the first time since 2013, giving them a much better chance of reaching […]

The architect of the famous Golden State Warriors dynasty of the mid 2010s, former general manager Bob Myers, has a found a new home — but not in another NBA team’s front office. Myers is moving to the broadcast booth, joining ESPN as a studio analyst and a game analyst, per Ronce Rajan of the […]

Dirk Nowitzki is a Basketball Hall of Famer with a humility that is just as astonishing. All the accolades, fame, and records Nowitzki enjoyed and collected during his incredible playing career never got to his head. He is still the down-to-earth seven-footer from Germany even though he’s already reached the Nirvana of basketball by getting […]

James Harden, against his wishes, remains with the Philadelphia 76ers. He very badly wants to be traded from the Sixers to the Los Angeles Clippers, but the teams have not come to an agreement on a deal. The standoff between the two teams is being put on pause. Now, Harden and the Sixers get to […]

When it was reported over the weekend that the Phialdelphia 76ers were no longer pursuing a James Harden trade despite both sides agreeing to do so, NBA fans knew fireworks were coming. Though, many likely did not anticipate them coming so quickly or thunderously. Following Harden’s scathing “liar” comment about Sixers president of basketball operations […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be involved in GOAT debates with Michael Jordan for the rest of time. LeBron James probably couldn’t care less who is considered the GOAT, although his former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade might have a stance on the debate that upsets James, reports Legion Hoops. “Michael Jordan is […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans rolled out of bed only to see the beef between James Harden and Daryl Morey smash through the fan and blow a hole through the ceiling. One of the most dreadful offseasons in recent Sixers history has gotten even crazier. During his marketing tour for Adidas in China, Harden said that Morey […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers were hoping to bring James Harden back to the team for training camp, they might need to revise those plans. After the failed trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Sixers star just called out Daryl Morey. During his Adidas China tour that he takes every offseason, James Harden called […]

NBA players are traditionally looked at as high-performance athletes that have beefed with one another every once in a while. If most people think about it, they are all just co-workers. They can naturally form bonds and traverse the odd nature of finishing their teenage years up to late adulthood. Most players even get close […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James, known for his incredible basketball skills, also has a deep passion for soccer, reported by goal.com. As sports enthusiasts often do, James’s interests extend beyond his primary discipline, leading him to declare his allegiance to a specific football club. Among the most recognizable figures in sports, LeBron James’s connection to soccer […]

LeBron James had a lot of running mates in his very long career. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer had Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis among other valuable stars that he has played with. Although, no one is synonymous and more associated with that role than Dwyane Wade. The Miami Heat legend had now […]

That was a bit of a brawl, wasn’t it? Going up against Spain in preparation for the FIBA World Cup, Team USA eked out a narrow 10-point win. It was closer than the final score indicated: Spain went on a spirited rally in the second half of the game to scare the home team. Thanks […]

Anthony Edwards is making the most of his Team USA team. The young Minnesota Timberwolves star is having an impressive stint with the national team. In fact, his efforts against Spain in their most recent game led to a win. Edwards was active on both ends, showing growth in areas that he previously struggled in. […]

Being above the height of 7-foot-3 makes an NBA player an instant fan favorite. This is exactly how it panned out for Tacko Fall when he received chants to get in the game during his Boston Celtics days. Bol Bol has experienced the same thing with the Orlando Magic. A new generation of insanely tall […]

In the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season, the league is expected to roll out the first-ever In-Season Tournament. It’s an intriguing plan by the league that it will execute behind visions of spicier competition and increased engagement from NBA fans. Sacramento Kings star point guard De’Aaron Fox did not wait for the tournament to actually start […]

The Miami Heat were never going to pick Chris Kaman over Dwyane Wade with the fifth overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, at least not according to franchise president Pat Riley. Though its well-documented that the Heat were looking for a big man at the time — needing to replace two-time Defensive Player of […]

If there’s anybody that understands the position that Chris Paul may soon face himself in, its former Golden State Warriors point guard and three-time NBA champion Shaun Livingston. The No. 4 pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, Livingston’s promising career was curtailed by a major knee that he suffered in just his third season. With […]

The Atlanta Hawks cleared up some of the log-jam in their frontcourt this offseason when they traded John Collins to the Utah Jazz. Collins’ name had been in trade rumors for a while now and Hawks brass must have felt like it was time to pull the trigger. What the trade did was open up […]

File that under ‘7-Footers Shouldn’t Be Able To Do That.’ As the 2023-24 season inches ever closer, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren — both cornerstone players for their respective franchises — decided to play some pickup basketball, testing each other’s skills and their own. All that was missing […]

There are only a couple of weeks before the FIBA World Cup kicks off in Manila. A lot of hype has been surrounding the very well-balanced Team USA squad. The team may not be as star-studded compared to the Olympics’ 1992 Dream Team or even the Redeem Team. But, a lot of fans have gotten […]

On Saturday, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum supported Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade during his 2023 Hall of Fame enshrinement. But that doesn’t mean the young Celtic has any interest in heading to South Beach. While walking into Wade’s induction ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts, Tatum was showered with cheers and comments from fans. One person […]

For NBA fans looking for their basketball fix in the offseason, they have a couple of options. This summer specifically has the FIBA World Cup set to begin at the end of the month with friendly scrimmages leading up to the start of the event. There is of course the NBA Summer League in Las […]

Team USA Basketball got its biggest test so far in a pre-FIBA World Cup matchup with Spain, and Team USA Basketball picked up a 98-88 win. However, fans had some jokes regarding Anthony Edwards going up against Juancho Hernangomez from Spain. Anthony Edwards played Kermit Wilts in the Adam Sandler film called “Hustle,” while Juancho […]

Team USA held off a second half surge to down Spain 98-88 in a back-and-forth exhibition ahead of the FIBA World Cup. USA basketball built a comfortable lead through two quarters, heading into halftime with a 55-45 advantage. But Spain did not go down without a fight, pushing USA to the brink in the second […]

In recent years, the Boston Celtics have gotten the best opportunities to win an NBA championship. Continuity was always their strategy with Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Brad Stevens. Although, that has not worked out for them and they switched things up. They acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards in exchange for […]

Jayson Tatum is absolutely ecstatic to see his good friend and Boston Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown land the biggest NBA contract ever (for now at least). After some time of waiting, Brown finally inked an extension with the Celtics this offseason that would pay him $304 million over five years. As mentioned, it made him […]

Although the Houston Rockets can’t have been too happy when veteran center Brook Lopez spurned them in free agency to rejoin the Milwaukee Bucks, the immediate benefit of a 2023 Defensive Player of the Year finalist choosing against anchoring their defense was that there would be not significant change in the role of 21-year-old center […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again the talk of the town (did they ever stop?), as the rising popularity of Austin Reaves continues to enlarge his stature among NBA fans, players and alum. While a bit of the interest in Reaves may be attributed to the sheer fact that he plays for one of the […]