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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is one the most popular athletes in the world, so unsurprisingly when he released his documentary ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ fans everywhere flocked to go watch the film. As it turns out, some of Curry’s teammates were interested in checking out the film too, with one walking away very […]

The Portland Trail Blazers, whether they like it or not, will have to embrace the youth movement sooner than later. But at the very least, even with longtime franchise star Damian Lillard having one foot out the door, the team will be starting from an enviable position, as they will have the likes of Scoot […]

With the FIBA World Cup right around the corner, Team USA Basketball continues their preparations to prove they are still the best in the world. Having a roster highlighted by young stars such as Paolo Banchero, Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram and others, Team USA has also put together an impressive list of player that will […]

The Memphis Grizzlies underperformed in the 2023 NBA Summer League, going 2-3 despite second-year pros Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Vincent Williams Jr. playing excellently. This is in large part due to inefficient scoring efforts of forwards Jake LaRavia, David Roddy and GG Jackson. However, there were a couple of players on the Grizzlies roster who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, at the moment, are still looking for more big man depth even after making a few moves in free agency. The Lakers may have added Jaxson Hayes, but given Anthony Davis’ injury woes, it’s no wonder they’re still on the lookout for more insurance at the position, while […]

Stephen Curry has undoubtedly earned his spot in NBA history as one of the greatest players to play the game of basketball. Curry has redefined the modern NBA with his lights out three-point shooting from all over the floor, and has created the latest dynasty in the league with the Golden State Warriors, leading them […]

Miami Heat fans are unlikely to have much patience for any news that does not pertain to Damian Lillard right now, but filling out the roster remains a top priority for the front office. That could mean pursuing a newly available spark plug in free agency. “Former Brooklyn Nets guard Edmond Sumner has drawn exploratory […]

Kristaps Porzingis made waves in the NBA when he surpassed expectations by lighting up Madison Square Garden as a rookie for the New York Knicks. Since then, the Latvian big man has been a force to be reckoned with while suiting up for the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards. Recently, the Wizards traded Porzingis […]

It’s no secret that James Harden is vying for a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. One of his Sixers teammates and most tenacious defenders in the NBA may be joining Harden with the Clippers. LA is reportedly interested in veteran forward P.J. Tucker, according to Michael Scotto. The […]

The hype has seemingly died down after Damian Lillard’s massive trade request. The Portland Trail Blazers star requested a trade a few weeks ago, listing the Miami Heat as his preferred destination. Immediately, there was a lot of excitement and anticipation for that inevitable Woj/Shams bomb. However, over the last week or so, talks have […]

The Team USA basketball team is preparing for the FIBA World Cup and has a ton of big-name players. However, Team USA is also fielding a Select team, and they will be training with Team USA in August. Some of the players on the Select team include Chet Holmgren and recent addition Payton Pritchard. Now, […]

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard is staying busy this offseason, as he’ll join the USA Select team that’s set to scrimmage the USA’s FIBA World Cup roster in early August. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Pritchard will team up with a few other rising stars on the 12-man select team, including Detroit Pistons […]

Before superstar Stephen Curry set the NBA world on fire, he was setting nets on fire at Davidson, transforming himself from the little-known recruit that so happened to have a father who used to play in the NBA into a household name. However, Curry’s rise — either at the pro level or in college — […]

Recently finishing up his 17th NBA season, Rudy Gay is nearing the end of the line on what has been a remarkable career. He may not have a championship ring, nor any All-Star appearances, but Gay has always been a well-respected player across this league and he’s been one of the most underappreciated forwards since […]

Other than agreeing to a long-term contract extension with All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, the Atlanta Hawks had not made any moves in free agency up until Friday morning. Making their first addition in NBA free agency, the Hawks have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran wing Wesley Matthews, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame inductee Magic Johnson is one of the most popular sports figures of all-time, following the success he had as a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers with myriad business ventures. His most famous forays into the world of business executives may have been his stint as Lakers president […]

When healthy, Victor Oladipo is considered to be one of the best shooting guards today. He is a two-time All-Star and a Most Improved Player of the Year winner. Although the Miami Heat were able to make the Finals this year, Oladipo’s season-ending knee injury hampered the team’s championship quest. But while Oladipo is ready […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder ended their 2023 NBA Summer League run with a record of 2-3. They earned wins over the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers to push themselves up to 2-1 before falling in their next two matchups to the Washington Wizards and San Antonio Spurs. Drafted players from the last three NBA Draft […]

For a point in time, Kemba Walker was one of the most dynamic guards in the NBA, but unfortunately, injuries have found a way to ravage his career. Shortly after joining the Boston Celtics, knee injuries began to flare up with alarming frequency for Walker, and after a failed one-season stint with the New York […]

Coming out of college, John Wall quickly made his presence felt in the NBA. In the NBA, the cat-quick guard emerged as a five-time All-Star and an All-NBA team member. With Wall carving out a solid career in the league, have you ever wondered how a successful basketball star like him lives? Well, it may […]

Is Stephen Curry an underdog? At this point in his career, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who genuinely believes that the Golden State Warriors star is an underdog. Curry has been on top or near the top of the NBA food chain for almost a decade now. However, before all the success and the […]

The New England Patriots will have tough roster decisions to make during the 2023 NFL training camp. While it is unclear which specific decision will be the toughest, several factors could come into play. For example, the Patriots may need to consider which players are performing well in training camp and preseason games, as well […]

The purest part of sports may be when a professional athlete has been successful enough to offer their financial support to their hometown or an underserved community. For five-time All-Star John Wall, an 11-year veteran with $276.5 million in career earnings, that success has led to his being able to build a basketball court in […]

Malcolm Brogdon was supposed to be the one traded away for Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. All of that changed when the Los Angeles Clippers backed out due to the Sixth Man of the Year’s injury concerns. His name has now been on the rumor mill once again. But, will […]

Austin Reaves ended all doubt surrounding his future with the Los Angeles Lakers when he put pen to paper on a four-year, $56 million extension this offseason. There was a lot of buzz pertaining to Reaves potentially opting to jump ship, with multiple teams supposedly showing interest in the highly-touted 25-year-old following a breakout season. […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is not happy with the narrative that a critic was trying to push after Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams compared him and Stephen Curry. In a recent podcast, Williams claimed that “KD is the hardest person to guard in the league.” However, the new Mavs wing added that “Steph Curry […]

Back in the summer of 2022, reports surfaced of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant hitting a teenage boy at Morant’s home during a basketball game. The situation has escalated since and there is now an ongoing civil lawsuit. There has now been an arrest made, as Morant’s close friend Davonte Pack was also accused of […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers sixth man Lamar Odom has started an affordable living business for seniors in California, per TMZ. Odom Senior Care is a partnership with Regency Palms Senior Living that seeks to provide high-level care for seniors in Long Beach and Oxnard at an attainable price point. Odom got his inspiration from his […]

NBA legend Isiah Thomas firmly believes the Boston Celtics have what it takes to win it all in 2023-24, especially after the team traded for Kristaps Porzingis to form a legitimate Big 3 in Beantown. Thomas shared that Porzingis could be the “missing piece” to get Boston over that championship hump. The team has been […]

Nick Young spent one season of his colorful career with the Golden State Warriors. He was actually part of the Dubs’ unforgettable title run in 2018. At this point, Swaggy P has decided to jump in on the current all-out beef between former teammates Draymond Green and Jordan Poole. The feud between Green and Poole […]

Panini’s latest Chronicles set for the 2022-23 NBA season is out, and it promises to deliver those exciting pulls without breaking the budget. This means collectors and investors alike can easily score numbered cards of last year’s top rookies, such as Paolo Banchero and Benedict Mathurin, or the hobby’s best veterans, like Luka Doncic and […]

The Washington Wizards are looking to make some changes to their roster for the upcoming 2023-24 season. One way they could do this is by adding an undrafted player from the Summer League. In this article, we’ll take a look at one undrafted Summer League player who could make the 2023-24 roster: Jules Bernard. Bernard […]

The Utah Jazz are surely hitting the reset button soon. Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler’s squad is now filled with youth and may not be ready to compete in the immediate future. Finding diamonds in the rough is hard for a team but their NBA Summer League squad may have just had a great undrafted […]

There was no shortage of memorable moments during the Boston Celtics’ East Semis matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers this past season. That matchup went all the way to seven games, which saw the Celtics prevail after a hard-fought war. New Dallas Mavericks recruit Grant Williams remembers that series well. In particular, the Mavs stud hasn’t […]

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green has been in the news plenty over the course of his career and frankly, it’s rarely for a reason he can be happy about. This remains true, as NBC Sports reporter Monte Poole appeared on the Steiny & Guru radio show Thursday detailing yet another precarious locker room […]

This past season, some nasty allegations were thrown in the direction of Russell Westbrook before he was shipped off by the Los Angeles Lakers. According to one particular NBA insider, Russ was seen as a “vampire” in the Lakers locker room in that he sucked the energy out of the entire group. These shocking accusations […]

The Orlando Magic are gearing up for the upcoming 2023-24 season, where they could possibly turn a lot of heads. As such, many fans are interested to see which players on their Summer League roster can potentially bolster their roster. While the focus is often on the draft picks, there is one undrafted player who […]

The San Antonio Spurs and the team’s fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2023 NBA season. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ number one overall pick, is a big reason why. The man affectionately known as ‘Wemby’ dazzled onlookers and silenced the doubters with his second Summer League performance earlier this month. Wembanyama is said […]

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic has long been a curiosity, gifted with an enticing blend of guard skills at 6-foot-10 that allows him to fit a mold of big men that have become popular in the NBA over the last few years. The 27th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Jovic’s rookie season saw […]