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It’s that time of the season when the only free agent moves and roster signings are the end of the bench as NBA teams look to fill out their rosters in anticipation of training camp. The Charlotte Hornets currently have 14 guaranteed contracts on their roster and so it’s conceivable that they may have some […]

The Miami Heat have done their best to pry sharpshooter Damian Lillard away from the Portland Trail Blazers in recent weeks, but have yet to find the right combination. Recently, more information was revealed as to a hidden reason why Lillard has the Heat on the top of his short list of preferred trade destinations. […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons returning to full health is one of the biggest storylines this offseason as the star has battled back from multiple injuries over the past few years but has yet to regain his All-Star form due to injury setbacks and other variables. A 3-time All-Star that was once compared to […]

Of all of the New York Knicks players to catch flak for their performances over the past years, perhaps none have faced more criticism than star power forward Julius Randle, who signed a three-year, $63 million contract with the Knicks in 2019 and a four-year, $117 million contract extension to remain in the Big Apple […]

Tyler Herro’s name has been reverberating in the NBA world this offseason, as he continues to be the subject of rumors, mainly about the potential trade of Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat. While that trade hasn’t happened yet — and probably never will — Herro went out Saturday night to […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recently opened up about his relationship with former rival and fellow NBA legend Dwayne Wade during an appearance on Marc Stein’s The Saturday Stein Line. In that guesting, the former Mavs superstar said that he and Wade are now cool with each other, though, he doesn’t think they qualify as […]

While 10-time All-Star James Harden still remains on the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster, that may not be true for long, as the relationship between Harden and Sixers continues to grow strained in the City of Brotherly Love. Of course, the Sixers’ resistance to sending Harden to another is more about the trade package they want in […]

As Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry prepares the next generation of basketball players in his latest Curry Camp, he shared some valuable and eye-opening advice for the youngsters as they continue to work on their games. While talent and hard work are important to succeed as a player, Curry emphasized one key factor that […]

With the USA men’s national team defeating the Select Team in three scrimmages on Saturday, all is finally right with the world. Or at least that’s the feeling floating around the country ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which begins on Aug. 25 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. Team USA is looking […]

Patrick Beverley may have ended up playing just half of the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers before being traded, but the time he had with the team was enough to see what Austin Reaves is capable of. And after hearing his former teammate D’Angelo Russell’s praise of Reaves, he couldn’t help but agree, […]

Kawhi Leonard will forever be remembered for helping the San Antonio Spurs win a title and also serving as the main catalyst to bringing the Toronto Raptors their first-ever championship. But ever since leaving the 6ix for the Los Angeles Clippers, things haven’t exactly gone to plan. He’s dealt with a plethora of injuries, which […]

With Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden wanting out of Philly, the question now is will Sixers guard Joel Embiid be the next player to request a trade? Speculation first emerged that Embiid may not stay with the Sixers when he made the following comments at the UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival in July. “I just wanna win […]

The Victor Wembanyama hype train has plenty of passengers, but Jerry West might be its captain. West was effusive in his praise of Victor Wembanyama in an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show.” When asked to give his thoughts on the San Antonio Spurs rookie, the NBA legend indicated that the sky’s the limit. It […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey could be living on the edge. On the one hand, he could have an abundance of cap space to use next offseason if James Harden is traded sometime soon. However, the longtime executive might not be the one spending it if the Sixers fall short again in […]

Michael Jordan may have sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, but he’s still the owner of a professional sports franchise. Michael Jordan owns 23XI Racing, along with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. Now that the NBA legend is no longer running the Hornets, it appears he’s taken a greater interest in NASCAR, a fact […]

The Boston Celtics have had a busy offseason, yet there are still two open spots on their roster. With the C’s not as financially flexible as they were before signing star Jaylen Brown to a massive extension, they might have to look for a bargain before the summer ends. Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin is a […]

Chris Paul is a superstar. He’s one of the best point guards ever. CP3, who was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Washington Wizards and later dealt from Washington to the Golden State Warriors this offseason, recently revealed his secret to success while speaking to young players at his CP3 Elite guards camp, video […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers remain at sort of an impasse. The team did not want to make a long-term commitment to the former MVP, and Harden has his heart on playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. Although there are potential barriers standing in the way of reaching that resolution, this has apparently been […]

Sooner or later, James Harden will have his trade request met by the Philadelphia 76ers and he will begin his journey on a new team. At least, that is what Harden hopes for and that is the general belief around the NBA right now. However, the Sixers have not been willing to budge on their […]

The FIBA World Cup was last played in 2019, and things did not go as planned for Team USA. After going a perfect 3-0 in the group stage of the tournament, USA Basketball lost to Serbia and France in the knockout stages, failing to place or win the competition altogether. With the World Cup on […]

There’s no doubt that James Harden will one day join Dwyane Wade in the NBA Hall of Fame, but it seems that many fans believe that Wade is well-ahead of Harden in their all-time NBA players rankings. Jeff Teague is not part of that group, however, and recently shocked many basketball fans when he said […]

Tony Parker’s playing days have been finished for over four years. As the peak coronation of his career awaits, though, the San Antonio Spurs icon can’t help but continue lamenting all the gold medals he would’ve won with his native France if not for Spanish contemporary Pau Gasol. Speaking with media ahead of the 2023 […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo loves having fun on social media. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Giannis wasted no time in making a joke about Anthony Davis’ contract extension. Shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to give Davis a historic $186 million extension, Antetokounmpo couldn’t help but tweet about the new monumental […]

The Orlando Magic have not had a ton of success since joining the NBA in 1989. They’ve had some great teams and two appearance in the NBA Finals is at least a lot more than some teams can boast. However, sustained success and the Larry O’Brien Trophy have eluded them for a long time. The […]

The Denver Nuggets and Team Slovenia have been handed a major blow. Vlatko Cancar, one of the team’s more important players heading into the FIBA World Cup, suffered a torn ACL Friday during a warm-up game against Greece. Via Mike Singer: “Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing for […]

Former NBA veteran JJ Barea carved out an impressive pro career for himself. He averaged 8.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game for his pro career and won a championship with the Dallas Mavericks back in 2011. Now that his playing career is over, the former Mavericks fan favorite is entering the coaching […]

Steve Kerr knows pretty much exactly what he expects Chris Paul to bring to the Golden State Warriors. With official preparations for 2023-24 on the horizon, he still seems largely unconcerned by whether the future Hall-of-Fame floor general will start or come off the bench, confident that training camp will answer looming questions about the […]

Well, that’s surprising. The USA men’s basketball team got completely destroyed by the USA Select Team during one of their scrimmages for the FIBA World Cup. Granted, the Select Team is made up of quality NBA talents like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Jalen Duren. Still, it’s surprising that the supposed best team from the […]

All signs still point to the Golden State Warriors holding a training camp competition for their 14th and final roster spot entering 2023-24. Starved for size despite an offseason roster overhaul, they’re reportedly bringing in a former first-round pick and prep superstar for a free agent workout to potentially fill that void. After holding sessions […]

The Phoenix Suns franchise has been around for a while now. The Suns joined the NBA all the way back in 1968, meaning the team is over 50 years old. But during the Suns’ five-plus-decades of existence, the team hasn’t won a single championship. They have been close to winning a title on multiple occasions, […]

Is it that big of a spoiler to reveal that the 2022-23 Denver Nuggets are the top team on this list? Of course not. After all, any Nuggets fan would agree to that, as the 2023 Nuggets have achieved something that’s never been done before in franchise history — win an NBA championship. And perhaps […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may have a reason to cheer for all of USC basketball next season after his son Bronny James elected to play for the Trojans. When it comes to football, however, his heart remains with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Ohio State football. That much is clear after James showed on […]

After Bradley Beal called cap on the situation, high school phenom Cooper Flagg also set the record straight about the alleged heated moment between him and the Phoenix Suns star during Jayson Tatum’s basketball camp. For those who missed it, Beal made headlines recently after former NBA player Brian Scalabrine claimed that Flagg cooked the […]

Pop icon Taylor Swift is in the middle of her much-renowned Eras Tour, taking her around the United States over the past few months. Her latest stop was in Los Angeles, and as a result, many famous personalities came to watch the 12-time Grammy Award winner perform live. A few of the personalities came to […]

Larry Nance Jr. has come to the defense of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James amid all the hate and criticisms he’s getting over the academic issue surrounding his “I Promise School.” Recently James made headlines after the eighth graders from the “I Promise School” in Akron, Ohio failed to pass the state’s math test. […]

Anthony Edwards, from the moment he entered the league, hasn’t been shy to let his personality shine through. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has never been shy to speak his mind — who could forget the time that he said that he preferred playing football over basketball? This rare candor from a player as talented as […]

Team USA basketball is getting ready to compete in the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the end of the month. The roster is made up of several NBA players as are the rosters from other countries as well. The tournament is set to begin on Aug. 25 and will run until Sept. 10. It will […]

There is plenty of discussion abound about Team USA after social media got wind of the senior team losing to the Select Team in multiple scrimmages. After all, with the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup — which will be hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia — set to begin in just three weeks, USA […]

Don’t let the world discussing the deeper meaning of Team USA losing against the Select Team in a couple of scrimmages distract you from the fact that there are several promising pieces on their roster ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. As the highlights below show, players like New Orleans Pelicans star forward […]