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Compared to the last few offseasons, the NBA has been pretty quiet this summer. Then again, it still brought its fair share of fireworks with big names such as Bradley Beal, Fred VanVleet and Kristaps Porzingis finding themselves on a new team via trades and free agency. Not to mention, over a billion dollars was […]

Among the questions being asked about the upcoming NBA season are which players could breakout in 2023-24, an annual thought exercise that requires an in-depth look at what said player can provide in the context of their own ability, team need, and opportunity. While the definition of ‘breakout player’ could use some refinement, in this […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have taken a huge jump in the past season. Their young squad now has a couple of NBA Playoffs appearances in recent years but one thing has been missing. They were led by Jaren Jackson Jr and Ja Morant but could not seem to make a deep run. This is where the […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. knows very well the rest of the Memphis Grizzlies will need to step up when they start the 2023-24 NBA season without Ja Morant. And as early as now, he wants his teammates to be ready. Amid his preparations with Team USA for the FIBA World Cup, JJJ found the time to […]

The FIBA World Cup does not have the same prestige as the Olympics. This may explain why a lot of NBA stars are taking their summer vacations rather than joining their national teams. There are some exceptions to this like Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jordan Clarkson among others. However, a willing player for Team […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has some huge praises for teammate Austin Reaves recently, going as far as to saying that the youngster is a “killer” on the court. Along with his praise, though, Russell mentioned a rather harsh reality that Reaves couldn’t help but agree. During his appearance on the  Pat Bev Pod, […]

Paul Pierce is known for speaking his mind at all occasions and at all times. Being nicknamed ‘The Truth’ has its merits. But, some fans did not like certain statements made by the Boston Celtics legend. Trolls even brought in the name of Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade in the conversation. Pierce was not at […]

Brooklyn Nets stars Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson are cooking up a boxing fight against each other. Although it’s hard to take it seriously, the two tried to lay out some of the details of a potential showdown inside the ring after being inspired by Sunday’s matchup between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. “Keep it […]

Amid an avalanche of rumors regarding the Portland Trail Blazers and perennial All-Star candidate Damian Lillard, franchise legend Terry Porter took to SiriusXM NBA Radio with the Starting Lineup co-hosts Frank Isola and Brian Scalabrine to deliver his thoughts on Lillard’s trade saga. While there are those that have questioned Lillard’s trade request, Porter skates […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had a better offseason than anyone, but it still feels like there’s more work to be done. To that end, their rumored interest in — or perhaps even pursuit of — veteran big man Christian Wood is of particular interest. Maybe the most talented free agent remaining on the […]

With Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis signing a three-year extension that will keep him under contract through 2027-28, there’s a growing belief that the 38-year-old LeBron James will eventually retire in L.A. LeBron, who is currently under contract with the Lakers through the 2024-25 season, has a player option for the final […]

One of the biggest question marks surrounding the 2023-24 season for the Los Angeles Clippers is health. On paper, the Clippers have had as good a roster as anyone in the league. They’ve certainly appeared to be championship contenders, but the Clippers haven’t been able to avoid the injury bug. Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul […]

Russell Westbrook’s rough one and a half seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers was well-chronicled. The star point guard never was able to get into a rhythm and never found his fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. When he was traded to the Utah Jazz and ultimately had his contract bought out, Russell Westbrook […]

This week Team USA basketball has been training in Las Vegas in anticipation of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to begin on Aug. 25 and will run until Sept. 10. Although it may be a bit of a concern that the Select Team has beaten the main team in scrimmages this […]

Team Canada is one of, if not, the most stacked roster entering the FIBA World Cup. They have an NBA champion and an All-NBA player leading them to a probable gold medal in the coming weeks. Although, seeing the NBA season through means a lot of fatigue that increases injury. Jamal Murray has not had […]

Dwyane Wade will soon be part of the most prestigious basketball fraternity in the world, as the former Miami Heat superstar is scheduled to be inducted officially into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 12. All of Heat nation can’t wait for that day to come, including Wade’s former teammate and current Miami big man […]

Jabari Parker is set to head to Spain, with the 28-year-old to sign a contract with FC Barcelona to play in the Liga ACB and EuroLeague. Parker, of course, was a highly touted rookie in the NBA, having been selected with the second pick back in 2014 out of Duke. He showed some reasonable signs […]

Houston Rockets forward-center Jabari Smith Jr. knows that there will be a lot of eyes on him next season as he looks to bounce back from a rough rookie campaign. A fast riser on draft boards early in his freshman year at Auburn, Smith looked like a shadow of the player he was projected to […]

Since Flip Saunders left as head coach in 2008, things haven’t been so rosy for the Detroit Pistons. Throughout the 2010s they didn’t win a solitary postseason game, while their first three seasons of the 2020s yielded a paltry 60 wins. But that hasn’t always been the case. The Pistons, winners of three NBA championships […]

Statistics regularly tell the story in the NBA, and sometimes they tell a shocking tale. Take the case of NBA legend Muggsy Bogues, who was a star in the NBA while playing from 1987 through 2001 for the Charlotte Hornets and 3 other teams. Bogues is widely known for his brilliant ballhandling and other accomplishments […]

While there are a lot of people questioning the Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade for Chris Paul this offseason, Klay Thompson firmly believes they made the right move. The Warriors decided to part ways with Jordan Poole in order to acquire Paul from the Washington Wizards. Golden State also gave away Patrick Baldwin Jr., […]

Manila will be the battleground as teams from all over the world fight for a FIBA World Cup gold medal. Team USA, while not having a lot of All-Stars compared to the Olympics, will be one of these teams. NBA stars like New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton, and New Orleans Pelicans’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the most iconic team in the history of the NBA, and that means there are a lot of legendary players who have established themselves as franchise icons. When you think about the Lakers, you think about players like Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, or Jerry West, all players who played […]

Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka cited Anthony Davis’ leadership, work ethic, and high character in a statement formally announcing AD’s 3-year, $186 million max contract extension. “In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear. AD understands […]

Nike will continue its ongoing series of releases around Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and the newly minted Nike Ja 1 basketball sneakers. With the upcoming NBA season just around the corner, Ja Morant and fans will have a plethora of color combinations to rock in the hottest shoes in the league right now. Check […]

After being waived by the Los Angeles Lakers on Jul. 26, 24-year-old swingman Cole Swider is signing with the Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. While the deal will be an Exhibit 10 contract, per the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman, the Heat have two available spots on their […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s sparkling reputation has taken a hit over the past couple of seasons, as fans who once followed the direction of his finger when he was firing off blame at his teammates are now questioning whether Embiid himself is maximizing his potential. After all, for all the talk of Ben Simmons […]

Former Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan changed the sneaker game forever. The releases around his shoes have caused pandemonium as fans try to ‘Be Like Mike’ and own a part of history each time a Jordan sneaker drops. Come this Christmas season, Jordan Brand will release one of their most sought-after […]

Cade Cunningham was the best player on the floor during initial scrimmages last week between Team USA and its training camp competition, a group of promising young players brought in to test the Americans’ mettle ahead of FIBA World Cup action. The Detroit Pistons guard was so impressive leading the Select Team to a pair […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was spotted running point during Team USA’s scrimmage vs. the Select Team in Las Vegas on Saturday ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Reaves is getting some point-guard reps with the starters in the second quarter pic.twitter.com/N3OXham8n7 — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) August 5, 2023 Austin Reaves dimes up […]

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr raved about New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s leadership skills before the 2023 FIBA World Cup. “I think Jalen is such a natural leader,” Kerr said, via a Sunday article from ESPN NBA Writer Tim Bontemps. “Because he’s a point guard, he immediately comes to mind. He’s the one who’s leading […]

The Golden State Warriors had nowhere else to turn in the playoffs when their beautiful game of ball and player movement was neutered by Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. Being forced to revert to a steady diet of Stephen Curry ball screens is a luxury for the Dubs, obviously, but not a winning […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry reached the milestone of having his 10th signature shoe with the Under Armour and now the wildly successful line will see it’s next iteration. At a series of basketball camps hosted by the man himself, Curry laced up his newest model and gave attendees a first-hand look at the […]

Anthony Edwards has the opportunity to follow in a long line of ascending stars who have used their experience with Team USA as a jumping off point to reach greater heights in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ franchise player is the best individual talent on the Americans’ 2023 FIBA World Cup roster, poised to cement […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry continues to impart plenty of wisdom to the next generation. The four-time NBA champion is currently training and preparing the top high school basketball players in the United States at his Curry camp. His latest bit of advice? Not falling victim to what he calls the weakest move in […]

It’s safe to say that DeMarcus  Cousins is not a big fan of the Golden State Warriors’ trade for Chris Paul. He doesn’t hate it per se, but he simply doesn’t understand the team’s reasoning behind the move. According to Cousins, he doesn’t see Paul really improving the Warriors. Golden State traded Jordan Poole, Patrick […]

The Ben Simmons hype train is gaining steam ahead of NBA training camp, with Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson the latest to talk up his tense teammate. Aside from adding to mounting reports of him being back at full strength — or at least close to it — his teammates have been quick to point […]

With about two months to go before NBA training camps open, the Damian Lillard trade saga has gone long into the offseason. Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin have made it clear that the Miami Heat are his preferred destination, so much so that the NBA recently threatened disciplinary action if Lillard refused to report […]

In the wake of veteran forward Vlatko Cancar tearing his ACL while playing for the Slovenian national team, the Denver Nuggets have signed former Xavier Musketeers guard Souley Boum to a non-guaranteed training camp deal, per Spotrac insider Keith Smart. Boum, a 2023 AP All-American Honorable Mention and 2022-23 All-Big East First Team selection, will […]