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The NBA 2K24 team recently unveiled multiple ratings for players, including some rookies and the best players in the game. Afterwards, they revealed more player reveals, including one for Boston Celtics veteran Jaylen Brown. The small forward/shooting guard makes his 2K24 debut with a 89 overall. Brown enjoyed another succesful 2022-2023 season, earning his second […]

We’re less than one month away from the release of NBA 2K24. Not only are we getting more information on the game soon, but the dev team has been releasing player ratings since last week. Today, they announced the ratings of four more players, including Oklahoma City Thunder’s very own Shai-Gilgeous Alexander (also known as […]

NBA talents from every single team are always looking to stay in the gym and work on their craft during the offseason, hence why we always see stars playing in different summer leagues and tournaments. This offseason is no different. This upcoming weekend, Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II and forward Jonathan Kuminga will […]

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 is arguably the most stacked of all time. Legendary players Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, and Pau Gasol headline the class, putting four surefire Hall of Famers in the same class together. Gregg Popovich is a 2023 Hall of Famer, and he is arguably the […]

The NBA 2K24 team are revealing player ratings as we approach closer to the game’s release. Recently they just announced the top players in the game, but have since shared more player overalls. This time they released the rating for Cleveland Cavaliers’ Shooting Guard Donovan Mitchell. He enters NBA 2K24 with a 92 overall rating. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was taken aback by the Golden State Warriors making a trade for Chris Paul just like the rest of the NBA was. When discussing the trade, Reaves believed it was actually fake and was the product of news outlets like “ButtCrackSports,” reports the Full Send Podcast. “That was random. […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo announced he would not participate in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in a Friday Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@giannis_an34) “Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team has and never will change,” Antetokounmpo wrote. “Since the conclusion of my […]

It was only a month ago when Denver Nuggets Point Guard Jamal Murray reacted to what he thought was his NBA 2K24 rating. “Ain’t No Way My Rating That Low” he shared on Twitter, after seeing a fake leak that gave him an 84 overall. Had that been true, Murray’s rating would be exactly the […]

It feels like only last week that everyone was crowded in their living rooms watching the Miami Heat take on the eventual NBA champion Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals, and yet the 2023-24 season is already almost nearly upon us. NBA training camp will be open for all 30 teams by Oct. 3 […]

They shared plenty of rivalries and history on court together, but now is the time for the four NBA inductees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 to cut loose and bask in the moment. Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Los Angeles Lakers great Pau Gasol all did just that […]

Christmas day games are the gifts that keep on giving. The NBA knows how to market its way through the holidays by providing marquee matchups and rivalries that have bad blood with one another. Classics like the hardwood game between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are set to headline this year’s yuletide basketball […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker celebrated his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with a massive party this week. Parker tweeted a video of the poolside party at his San Antonio, TX residence on Thursday. He jumped into the pool from a waterfall along with several of his friends. Guests such […]

When it comes to Christmas Day, it’s all about family, celebrations, time off from work and perhaps snow on the ground. From a sports perspective, the NBA takes the lead on that notable holiday. The 2023-24 season will see the NBA present 5 games for its fans, and it will save the best for last […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will reignite the franchise’s decades-long rivalry with the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The XMas slate, per Shams: Bucks @ Knicks 76ers @ Heat Celtics @ Lakers Mavericks @ Suns Warriors @ Nuggets Earlier this evening, The Athletic reported that the Lakers […]

On the surface, the 2023 FIBA World Cup may seem like just a way for players to stay in shape during the NBA offseason, but make no mistake, this matters to the athletes representing their respective nations on the global stage. Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic took great pride when he led his native Slovenia to […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade will become a Hall of Famer just two days from now. His friends from the NBA have came out in full force to salute him prior to his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 12. Dwyane Wade re-tweeted a video tribute that featured Erik Spoelstra, […]

The Phoenix Suns will face the Dallas Mavericks in one of five NBA games on Christmas Day, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. NBA’s Christmas Day slate of games for the 2023-2024 season, per @ShamsCharania. 🎁 Bucks @ Knicks🎁 76ers @ Heat🎁 Celtics @ Lakers🎁 Mavericks @ Suns🎁 Warriors @ Nuggets pic.twitter.com/T0ulrWM6SA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Although Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam has found himself at the forefront of NBA trade rumors coming out of Canada, he “has never requested to be traded,” per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that Siakam doesn’t want to be traded or that reports he and former Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet […]

The AT&T Center, and really the whole basketball world, was going to be filled with anticipation for the NBA debut of Victor Wembanyama regardless of his opponent. But the hype will enter a new stratopsere with the breaking news that the French phenom will battle one of the most electrifying players in the game. “Victor […]

The Sacramento Kings had one of the best seasons in franchise history this past year. Finishing with a top four record and homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs, this Kings team has laid the foundation for the future. Behind superstar De’Aaron Fox, the Kings are going to be looking to take another […]

The Golden State Warriors have been known for utilizing the Santa Cruz Warriors, their G League affiliates, as the perfect developmental system through the years. Recent first-round draft picks such as Jordan Poole, James Wiseman and Jonathan Kuminga all spent time in Santa Cruz, as did other key talents who ended up making a name […]

When LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were teammates with the Miami Heat, the two men forged a strong relationship in addition to winning NBA championships. Now that Wade is entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, James is continuing to support his friend and former teammate. YESSIR!!!!! HEAT NATION 🔥 STAND UP!! STANDING OVATION 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!!!! […]

Former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers is closing in on his next rebuilding project. Myers, who won four NBA championships as the general manager of the Warriors, is nearing a deal to join ESPN as an analyst for the channel’s “NBA Countdown” program, via Ryan Glasspiegl of the New York Post. Earlier this year, […]

While initially among the deals expected to be completed before the end of the 2023 NBA offseason, trade discussions between the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks headlined by star forward Pascal Siakam having seemingly slowed down in recent weeks. Reporting that the Hawks offered a package centered around wings De’Andre Hunter, A.J. Griffin and draft […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are coming off of a magical 2022-23 season, one that ended in them capturing their first championship in franchise history. The Nuggets were the best team all year long and they never seemed to have their backs up against the wall in the postseason, winning their championship series against […]

The Golden State Warriors will tipoff the 2023-24 season by finally welcoming an old friend back to a sold-out Chase Center. Kevin Durant and the new-look Phoenix Suns will reportedly travel to the Bay Area to face the Dubs on October 24th in an opening-night battle of star-laden championship hopefuls. The other opening-night game pits […]

Victor Wembanyama has been no stranger to hype over the past year. Touted as, at least, the best prospect since LeBron James, if not the best prospect to ever grace the league, expectations surrounding the lanky Frenchman are about as high as we’ve ever seen. But not everyone is quite as on board. Speaking recently […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will open up the NBA’s 2023-24 regular season with a visit to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Oct. 24, according to The Athletic. The Nuggets swept the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, although each game was tightly contested into the fourth quarter. After Game […]

The Phoenix Suns will face the Golden State Warriors on TNT for ‘Opening Night’ of the 2023-24 NBA season, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco Oct. 24. The Suns, who will debut their new big three with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, […]

The Houston Rockets had a very successful 2023 NBA Draft, and not only because they landed Amen Thompson at No. 4 overall. With the 20th pick in the Draft, Houston also selected Villanova forward Cam Whitmore. Whitmore was highly touted entering the draft and was expected to go in the top 10 of the 2023 […]

Josh Hart made it clear this offseaon that he wanted to stay with the New York Knicks on a new, long-term contract after opting into his final year of his existing deal. On Wednesday, the Knicks granted Hart’s wish, as it was reported the two sides were finalizing a four-year extension in the ballpark of […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson believes that Stephen Curry does workouts that most NBA players can’t even fathom. He mentions an example of a workout between Stephen Curry and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, and how the Mavs star looked absolutely listless, reports Podcast P presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. Paul George: […]

Joe Lacob still insists there was never a “two-timeline” plan with the Golden State Warriors. After a summer spent overhauling the roster to maximize the remainder of Stephen Curry’s prime, though, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has essentially admitted the Warriors scrapped it. “I really like the balance. I think it’s got a good combination […]

Earlier today, the NBA 2K24 team, along with rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, shared the latter’s official game rating today. Wemby starts the game with an 84 overall rating, the highest for any rookie in an NBA 2K video game. The previous record was a tie between John Wall (NBA 2K11) and Kyrie Irving (NBA 2K12), […]

Despite not winning a title recently, the Miami Heat have consistently been one of the most impressive postseason teams in the league. They’ve gone to the NBA Finals twice, the Eastern Conference Finals three times, and the Heat haven’t had more than 44 wins in three of the last four seasons. From top to bottom, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have always been a team to watch for with Joel Embiid leading the way. The views of the Sixers these days show a team that has no more room to wait around and hope. Results — better results than just a single playoff series win — have never been more imperative for […]

Cam Thomas enters his third NBA season at a crossroads in his journey with the Brooklyn Nets. The 2021 first-round pick has been unable to carve out a consistent role during two tumultuous seasons in Brooklyn. Thomas turned heads across the NBA momentarily last season, becoming the youngest player in league history to score 40 […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is one of the highest-rated players in NBA 2K24. It’s not shocking at all for the reigning MVP to maintain a high 2k rating. However, some Sixers fans are not happy with the rating he got compared to another league superstar. Joel Embiid received a 96 overall rating for NBA […]

While they have not brought in a big name All-Star through the years, the New York Knicks have quietly turned themselves into a contending franchise by finding versatile, contributing weapons at every single position. At the trade deadline last season, the Knicks expanded on their depth with this exact type of player in Josh Hart. […]