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The Atlanta Hawks fired Nate McMillan in the middle of last season and brought in Quinn Snyder, and Hawks star Trae Young has high hopes for Snyder. Young hopes to win multiple championships with Snyder, claiming that he hopes he plays the role of Steph Curry while Snyder plays the role of Steve Kerr on […]

The Drew League has become a rite of passage for many young basketball players in Los Angeles. Before many of them have gone to become both college and professional stars, they got their start against tough competition at the Drew League. The summer pro-am has grown in popularity over the years and not only does […]

There is not a shadow of doubt in the mind of Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James that his former running mate in Cleveland is the owner of the greatest handles in the NBA, “ever.” In an Instagram story posted recently by The King, he let everyone know how much he is in awe […]

Development is a key part of the growth of most professional athletes. The timetable of progress is not linear as some could be derailed because of injuries or because getting used to the league can take some time. Often teams make a risk to continue investing in the development of their players for years and […]

Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser scored 40 points as the Pistons played their fifth game in the NBA Summer League. .@m_sasser0 put on a SHOW to close out the #NBA2KSummerLeague 🪣😮‍💨 🔥 40 PTS (Summer League high)🔥 5 3PM🔥 5 AST pic.twitter.com/iafmpzSPZl — NBA TV (@NBATV) July 16, 2023 He hit 16 of his 25 […]

Whenever the discussion focuses on the greatest basketball players of all-time, it almost always leads to debate because all fans, players, coaches, media members and executives have their own opinions. However, when the NBA’s logo offers his opinion on the subject it’s quite another story. Jerry West was one of the game’s all-time great players […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was absolutely ecstatic on Sunday after getting the job done and winning the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Nevada. As he has shown throughout his basketball career, Curry came up clutch on the golf course as well. The Warriors guard drained an incredible eagle on the […]

The transition between NCAA Division I basketball to the NBA can be quite intense and taxing for most college stars. A lot of supposed up-and-coming talent that came off a national title run ended up overseas or out of the league by the end of their rookie contracts. It is too early to draw any […]

The first five games of the Chicago Bulls’ Summer League games showed their roster had at least a few promising options for the future. Including their win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday, Chicago went 3-2 in its 2023 Summer League run. They earned wins over the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings, but fell to […]

Grant Williams is known for many things like being Batman, a huge three-and-D boost, and a good perimeter presence among others. He is also known to have good team chemistry with the Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. So, it is no longer questionable that he can do the same alongside Dallas Mavericks […]

It was announced that LeBron James would change his number from six back to 23 out of respect for Bill Russell, and he had a simple reaction with one emoji to the Lakers’ official announcement of the number change on Twitter. 👑 https://t.co/yQkf51ApqF — LeBron James (@KingJames) July 16, 2023 This is not the first […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been impressive so far in the American Century Championship, thanks in large part to the Los Angeles Lakers. But how the hell did the Lakers help in improving Curry’s game? Well, according to the man himself, getting eliminated early by LeBron James and co. gave him plenty of […]

Listed at 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, the 18-year-old Bilal Coulibaly is a prototypical small forward for the Washington Wizards due to his blend of size and all-around ability, specifically his prowess defensively and as a playmaker. In fact, on the defensive end, Coulibaly was downright special. Consistently using his length, including a 7-foot-2 wingspan, Coulibaly’s […]

The Detroit Pistons have shown themselves to be great at identifying high-end prospects that fit their team in their culture. They started with a point guard, and mature leader, in Cade Cunningham in 2021. As is expected in a rebuild, Cunningham was unable to turn around the franchise in his rookie season, leading to another […]

Houston Rockets point guard Amen Thompson’s a phenomenal talent whose blend of athleticism, feel, skill, and two-way upside has him feeling like perhaps the most exciting Rockets rookie in recent memory. Those feelings were only enhanced after his 2023 NBA Summer League performance, as the 6-foot-7 floor general recorded 16 points, five assists, four blocks […]

A busy beginning of the 2023 NBA Free Agency period was highlighted by young players re-signing with their respective franchises and teams adding extra options off the bench. The Cleveland Cavaliers addressed their need for extra shooting when they re-signed guard Caris LeVert and pulled off a sign-and-trade for Miami Heat guard Max Strus. Guards […]

An easily overlooked aspect of the Denver Nuggets’ championship run was a full-time commitment to small-ball when Nikola Jokic was getting a breather. Just because coach Michael Malone finally found a workable formula with the reigning NBA Finals MVP on the bench, though, hardly means the Nuggets have stopped scouring the basketball world for a […]

For all the talent that Zion Williamson possesses when he takes the floor for the New Orleans Pelicans, it’s safe to say that he hasn’t gotten his career off to the start that he was likely hoping for. Williamson has struggled mightily to stay healthy and on the court, and has dealt with a myriad […]

Bradley Beal is being given a significant role update with the Phoenix Suns. With Chris Paul being traded by the Suns to the Golden State Warriors and Beal being brought in among a number of other players, there was a possibility of Devin Booker starting at point guard or even Cam Payne potentially being an […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is suspended for the first 25 games of the 2023-2024 NBA season due to his actions from the infamous Instagram Live video, but that hasn’t stopped Nike from pumping out colorways of his popular Nike Ja 1 silhouette. This Halloween, shortly after the NBA season begins, Nike will release a […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller’s NBA Summer League has come and gone. Hornets Nation finally got an extended two-week glimpse at their No. 2 overall pick from the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller’s debut stint in NBA Summer League was certainly a mixed bag. The 6-foot-9 forward got off to a rough start during Charlotte’s two […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly open to a sign-and-trade involving Christian Wood. As rumors of mutual interest between Wood and the Los Angeles Lakers persist, though, financial realities could prevent them free agent big man from landing in Southern California via trade. Wary of adding additional salary in a potential Wood sign-and-trade, the Mavs would […]

The Dallas Mavericks may not rush into any talks about adding more salary. After all, they’re already set to spend $159 million on their current roster players. They have another $39 million in cap holds; $21.5 million of which belongs to Christian Wood. However, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavs and three-year pro […]

The Toronto Raptors are still reportedly exploring options to trade Pascal Siakam despite some skepticism. Siakam has been the subject of trade speculation in recent weeks with the Atlanta Hawks looking like a likely suitor for the 2019 NBA champion. However, a number of other teams are also rumored as the Indiana Pacers have emerged […]

Nike announced in 2023 that they will be continuing the Nike Kobe Bryant brand and expanding releases, many based on classics from the legend’s playing days. Ahead of Christmas 2023, Nike will release the most iconic colorway of one of Bryant’s most popular sneakers – with a serious twist. Check out our Sneakers news for […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly made moves Sunday to add draft capital and sign Bol Bol to a one-year contract. Phoenix also sent guard Cameron Payne and a future second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for a second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Phoenix also acquired three second-round picks from the Magic in exchange […]

Though the players that they’ve been tied to may not have the star power of a Damian Lillard, James Harden or Pascal Siakam, the Dallas Mavericks are one team still looking at making major changes this offseason. After adding myriad defensive pieces to their roster in order to complement the skillsets of their star backcourt […]

We are inching closer to crowning the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. The semi-finals are up with the Brooklyn Nets taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Utah Jazz squaring off against the Houston Rockets. With that said, it is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Rockets prediction and pick. The […]

The Phoenix Suns signed forward Bol Bol after a week-plus of speculation he would join the team, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Bol, who is listed at 7-foot-2 and 220 pounds, is the son of NBA legend Manute Bol and has an interesting skill set. He played last season at power forward for the Orlando Magic, […]

The NBA 2K brought a next-level basketball gaming experience to the world with NBA 2K in 1999. Fast forward to today, and the NBA 2K series has dominated the market, becoming the most popular sports game franchise in the U.S.A. The series isn’t slowing down any time soon. The next installment, NBA 2K24, is hitting […]

Well, that was a lot of moves in less than an hour. The Phoenix Suns made a series of moves amid their eventful offseason, which include two trades, one of which involve Cameron Payne. The other move was the signing of fan favorite center Bol Bol. All three moves were reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. “ESPN […]

The reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets entered Summer League hoping to see positive developments from key young players after losing Bruce Brown and Jeff Green, two vital pieces to their championship run, in free agency. Christian Braun emerged as a key rotation piece last season as a rookie, and the Nuggets need guys to follow […]

We are inching closer to crowning the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. The semi-finals are up with the Brooklyn Nets taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Utah Jazz squaring off against the Houston Rockets. With that said, it is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The […]

Some teams generate more utility out of NBA Summer League than others. The Houston Rockets or Oklahoma City Thunder are flush with young, first-round talent and want to further develop that young talent with as many game reps as possible. Others are focused on looking for under-the-radar gems they can lock in on a two-way […]

Gabe Vincent cashed in with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, signing a three-year, $33 million deal after a successful four-season stint with the Miami Heat. This is quite a big win for Vincent considering he entered the league as an undrafted free agent, which immediately helped him earn the respect of Miami’s long standing […]

The WNBA has slowly but surely been trending upwards in popularity. With more and more players entering the mainstream conversation, there have been more and more eyes on the women’s game. Well, any new viewers tuning into the 2023 WNBA All-Star Weekend certainly got a good taste of the action. Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd […]

Grant Williams has now found a new home with the Dallas Mavericks. This is after the Mavs pulled the trigger on a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics that will now see the 24-year-old pocket a whopping $53 million over the course of the next four seasons. Williams’ path to the Mavs did not come […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry performed probably the wildest goal celebration for a golf hole-in-one. While the hole-in-one is already a highlight reel in itself, it was how Curry reacted to the shot that stole the show. Curry hit the money ball in the par-3 Hole 7 of the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in […]

It seems like Portland Trail Blazers fans are ready to move on from Damian Lillard. The Blazers simply tweeted a birthday greeting for Lillard, now aged 33, on Saturday night, but the fans roasted the said tribute as they await the latest on their team’s trade talks with the Miami Heat for him. For one […]