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Back on March 20th, 2023, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavs faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies went on to win the game by a final score of 112-108 after outscoring the Mavericks in the fourth quarter 29-12. Irving finished with a team-high 28 points in the Mavericks loss, while Grizzlies big man […]

7-year NBA veteran Christian Wood may be the top free agent remaining on the board this offseason, with multiple playoff and championship contenders showing varying levels of interest in retaining the big man. With character concerns seeming to undermine his talent level and production (particularly on the offensive end), the 27-year-old remains on the outside […]

NBA 2K23 Season 9 brings the love to Kobe – the legendary cover athlete for NBA 2K24 – along with other features and teasers for the upcoming game that’s launching this September. Meanwhile, this also marks the final season that players will be playing on until the servers shut down some time from now. With […]

For years, there was much speculation about the upcoming retirement of Hall of Fame head coach Gregg Popovich. Popovich’s retirement is only a matter of ‘when’, not ‘if’, as the longtime San Antonio Spurs coach is approaching his mid-70s. But just this past offseason, Popovich, in the face of all those rumors, inked a five-year […]

Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker received their Hall of Fame orange jackets and rings on Friday ahead of Saturday’s enshrinement, and as the four posed for photos showing their attires and new bling, NBA fans couldn’t help but be in awe. A video of the four from the Hall of Fame […]

From 1998 to 2017, the San Antonio Spurs sat on their perch atop the Western Conference, serving as the gatekeeper that stood in the way of any other contending team’s aspirations of winning a championship. One of the teams that know the pain of having to overcome the Spurs almost year after year in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James absolutely loved Kwazi Gilmer’s creative way to announce his commitment to UCLA football. For those who missed it, the four-star wide receiver recreated LeBron’s iconic Nike commercial to reveal his decision to go to UCLA football. Of course it quickly went viral, especially since Gilmer did a really great […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving doesn’t hesitate to give anyone their flowers, and that includes his fellow NBA fraternity members. While there are those from present and past generations that may snipe at one another, attempting to downplay the others greatness, Uncle Drew embodies the type of respect that only helps bridge relationships between his […]

The Indiana Pacers made one of the biggest splashes in NBA Free Agency this offseason when they lured Bruce Brown away from the champion Denver Nuggets. Not only was Brown one of the biggest names on the free agent market, the contract the Pacers signed him to was one of the biggest handed out during […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic may be even more important to the Slovenian national team than his squad stateside these days, with the do-everything star needing to be at his best on a nightly basis in order to give his chance a team to win. That said, even with the former No. 3 pick […]

To many around the world, basketball players or just athletes in general, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains an icon, even years after his death. “Mamba Mentality” will forever live and you better believe Kobe’s impact was felt by lots of his teammates, including big man Lamar Odom, who won two titles with Bryant. […]

With the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony set to take place this Saturday, Aug. 12, some of the biggest names in NBA history are set to receive their induction. Among those set to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame is former Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol. While Gasol’s NBA career began […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder just sold out of T-shirts featuring the epic pose with teammate LeBron James’ basket in the play-in tournament. The shirts sold out in barely 60 minutes. The shirts, which sold for $76 each, were easily a hit seller for both Lakers and LeBron fans. Along with Schroder and […]

The Miami Heat are coming off their second NBA Finals appearance in four years. One of the big storylines for the Heat this season during their phenomenal playoff run was the fact that they had quite a few undrafted players playing major roles for them and contributing in big ways. There’s no question the Heat […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol still couldn’t believe that he’s set to be inducted in the basketball Hall of Fame. The Spanish big man shared as much on Friday ahead of Saturday’s enshrinement, taking it to X–formerly Twitter–to share how he’s truly feeling before the ceremony. He posted a photo where he can be […]

San Antonio Spurs coach and president Gregg Popovich got honest about his true feelings when he first met his former player Tony Parker, who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside Coach Pop on Saturday. In contrast to Parker who spoke Friday of Coach Pop being a ‘dad’ figure to him, Popovich was […]

The prestigious honor of being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame will happen for a few big names this weekend as the ceremony is set for this Saturday, Aug. 12. Among the headliners for this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame class are former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t be joining Greece for the FIBA World Cup this August to September as he continues to recover from his injury. While Greek fans are definitely sad about the development, several Milwaukee Bucks supporters feel the contrary. While there is definitely reason to have some concerns about Antetokounmpo’s condition after he said that […]

The Miami Heat have officially announced the signing of forward Justin Champagnie, who the Boston Celtics waived on Aug. 1. The Heat also signed 25-year-old center Brandon McCoy, former USC forward Drew Peterson, former Los Angeles Lakers forward Cole Swider, former Wake Forest guard Alondes Williams and former Villanova guard Caleb Daniels, though they would […]

Although the early portion of the NBA offseason was filled with rumors, Kyrie Irving likely thought he would stop getting asked about the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, that didn’t stop a young fan from recently asking Irving if he is “going to the Lakers.” Irving didn’t […]

It looks like the feud between former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki and Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade has finally settled as the two players celebrate their induction into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame this weekend. Nowitzki and Wade long had beef on the court due to the rivalry between their two teams during […]

It looks like Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has something in common with Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves: they both don’t like the Memphis Grizzlies’ trash-talking ways. That much is clear after Curry was caught liking Reaves comments about how much the Grizzlies talk trash. In a recent appearance on the Full Send […]

It will be a monumental moment for both Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat when he is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. "I'm always about setting the bar, setting the standard. I like being the first to do stuff." 🔥@DwyaneWade reflects on becoming the first ever @MiamiHEAT drafted player […]

With the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductions for the Class of 2023 set to take place August 12, former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade is set to take center stage and receive recognition for his outstanding basketball career. A three-time champion with the Miami Heat, Wade was also a 13-time All-Star, an eight-time All-NBA […]

Dates for marquee games on the 2023-2024 NBA schedule are starting to trickle out. The Los Angeles Lakers are featured in a few of those contests. Eight days after the Lakers face the Denver Nuggets on 2023 NBA Opening Night, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Clippers for the […]

There are star players who can engineer a fluid offense, exhibit next-level court vision and blow by defenders with elite ball-handling skills and footwork. And then there are those who do all the dirty work and engage in some old-fashioned mental warfare. Most championship teams need that extra layer of grit to get them over […]

If there is one thing Austin Reaves won’t forget about their 2023 playoff run, it’s probably the Los Angeles Lakers’ destruction of the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. Reaves hinted how annoyed he was by the Grizzlies’ constant trash-talking, so much so that he said it really felt good when the Lakers shut them […]

James Harden doesn’t want to be on the Philadelphia 76ers next season. After the Sixers refused to give him a contract extension, he opted into the final year of his deal and requested a trade. One of the rumored potential destinations was the Houston Rockets, but Rockets great Tracy McGrady said those rumors never made […]

There’s no doubt that the Golden State Warriors will one day retire the jerseys of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Should Kevon Looney’s jersey be hanging in the rafters one day alongside those three Warriors stars? Draymond Green seems to think so. A Twitter user suggested that Looney should easily have his jersey […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is one of the most well-known and beloved figures in the basketball, be it stateside or internationally. Now 74 years old, Popovich began his coaching career as an assistant at the Air Force Academy under Hank Egan in 1973. A former guard for the Falcons and their leading […]

The New York Knicks have a long history that goes back to 1946 and predates the NBA. In the ensuing 75-plus years the franchise has existed, there have been ups and downs, which have included two NBA titles. And while these two championship squads will be on the list of greatest Knicks teams of all […]

The Boston Celtics ended their 2022-23 campaign with a whimper, but they’ll get a chance to redeem themselves early on next season. The Celtics will take on their rival Miami Heat on Friday, October 27th in Boston, via Shams Charania of The Athletic. While the full schedule for the 2023-24 season isn’t released yet, the […]

Dirk Nowitzki played in an era and Western Conference brimming with transcendent talent and dynastic teams, so it can be all too easy to improperly overlook him when evaluating his place in NBA history. Dallas Mavericks fans certainly have no problem in that area, though, and neither does his fellow 2023 Hall of Fame inductee. […]

It’s a special weekend for the San Antonio Spurs as two of the best members in franchise history get inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Former point guard Tony Parker and beloved coach Gregg Popovich will join legends of the game in basketball immortality. Prior to the induction ceremony on Saturday, Parker […]

The Miami Heat were simply out-classed by the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals. While the ultimate makeup of their roster remains unknown as a new season begins to dawn, rest assured the reigning Eastern Conference champions will have a date in late February circled on the calendar regardless of where Damian Lillard is […]

The Phoenix Suns needed depth. That was very clear after they were eliminated by the NBA champion Denver Nuggets in six games in the Western Conference semifinals this past season. The Suns were favored to win the Western Conference when the postseason began, but it was clear Phoenix had neither continuity with a new roster […]

The Miami Heat will sign former Sioux Falls Skyforce guard Alondes Williams to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to a Friday tweet from The Athletic Senior Lead NBA Insider Shams Charania. “The Miami Heat are signing former Wake Forest standout guard Alondes Williams to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium,” Charania wrote. […]

To be able to suit up and lead his home nation of Greece to recognition in the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics are Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s main goals. Unfortunately, Giannis announced on Friday that he will not be able to play in this summer’s world cup since he is continuing to recover […]

Cooper Flagg, the No. 2 ranked prospect in the Class of 2025, made plenty of noise this summer. He excelled during the Peach Jam, catching everybody’s attention. Then, he got offers from a number of programs, including Texas, Duke, and Kansas, and also visited the Blue Devils this summer. Now, Flagg is reclassifying from 2025 […]