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Devin Booker owns LeBron James’ final Los Angeles Lakers jersey with his original jersey number 23 in it. That is until he doesn’t. After transitioning to no. 6 with the Lakers to give way to Anthony Davis, who also wore the same number, James is going back to no. 23 in honor of Bill Russell. […]

LeBron James had NBA Twitter buzzing yet again on Saturday night after it was revealed that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has decided to revert to the No. 23 jersey for the 2023-24 season. After switching to the No. 6 a couple of years ago, James has now opted to go back to his original […]

When the Orlando Magic opened up NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, one of the most anticipated players on their roster was not one of their rookies whom they just drafted, but rather a player whose NBA future largely depended on his NBA Summer League play. The Magic brought in Kai Sotto to play on […]

With WNBA All-Star weekend in full swing, the biggest theme of the event has been the return of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner. Griner was one of the top vote getters for the WNBA All-Star Game and was selected by Breanna Stewart in the WNBA All-Star draft. Griner got off to a hot start to […]

After the Dallas Mavericks re-signed Kyrie Irving this offseason in NBA free agency, their number one task quickly became to surround Irving and Luka Doncic with a supporting cast capable of contending in the Western Conference. The Mavs had a somewhat busy free agency and they apparently aren’t done making moves yet, as they are […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the most revolutionary teams and franchises in the history of the NBA. From their impeccable ball movement to the deadeye three-point shooting of Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, the team has become a legendary group in recent years. The sharpshooter and original Splash Brother Thompson is up for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has decided to change his number back to 23 in honor of the late Bill Russell. “It’s LeBron’s decision,” his agent Rich Paul told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “He chose to out of respect for Bill Russell.” It's official. 23 is back. pic.twitter.com/hEqb5rQANk — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 16, […]

The Charlotte Hornets sure shocked their fans this offseason when they chose to draft Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick instead of Scoot Henderson who was widely considered the next best prospect after Victor Wembanyama. The Hornets had a very disappointing season last year and their prospects in the Eastern Conference this upcoming […]

Steph Curry’s range truly knows no bounds. Whether you give the man a basketball or a club, fans are going to be left speechless by his shot-making ability. The Golden State Warriors’ legend impressed everyone who witnessed him sink a hole-in-one at the American Century Championship celebrity tournament Saturday, including the always outspoken Patrick Beverley. […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob doubled down on Steve Kerr’s previous explanation on why the team traded Jordan Poole, admitting that they felt it was time for a change. To recall, after the Warriors sent Poole to the Washington Wizards in a trade for Chris Paul, Kerr opened up about their rationale behind the […]

The Golden State Warriors have kept their core intact over the years. Stephen Curry has emerged as the face of the organization and he will probably retire with the Warriors. Golden State agreed to re-sign Draymond Green to a contract this offseason. Now, the attention turns to what the future holds for Klay Thompson. Thompson, […]

One of the keys to success in the NBA is to know the competition. Even in realms outside of the NBA, that’s a lesson people have to keep in mind to succeed. That’s also why Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller recently left fans with their eyebrows raised and their mouths agape with confusion when it […]

Gabe Vincent took the hard road to the NBA. The 6-foot-3 point guard was not a blue-chip recruit in college and he also ended up going undrafted back in 2020. The Miami Heat gave him a chance, though, and Vincent will be eternally grateful to them for the same — especially now that he’s made […]

Each year, NBA Summer League serves as a showcase for not only rookies looking to make their mark in the NBA, but also for players looking to breakthrough and stick in the NBA or even get back to the league. There’s always a few players who end up having a breakout performance at NBA Summer […]

Wes Unseld Jr. is now entering his third season as the Washington Wizards head coach. He’s going to be coaching a much different team this coming year with the Bradley Beal era now officially over for Washington. In comes former Golden State Warriors rising star Jordan Poole, who is now looking to prove what he’s […]

Tyler Herro has been in the headlines as of late, thanks to the Miami Heat’s pursuit of Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. Miami is offering Herro to Portland as the main trade chip for Lillard, though the Blazers have continued to refuse the offers they’re getting in search for a better return. Considering […]

There has been a lot of talk about Stephen Curry potentially excelling as a professional golfer if ever he decided to switch sports. He won’t. However, the fact that the Golden State Warriors superstar sunk a mind-blowing hole-in-one in the American Century Championship on Saturday is living proof that the hype surrounding Steph’s elite golf […]

The Toronto Raptors took a massive blow when Fred VanVleet decided to take his talents to the Houston Rockets. At the end of the day, you can’t really blame the man for agreeing to a massive three-year max deal worth a whopping $130 million — money that Toronto was unwilling and unable to pay him. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wasted no time in bringing in Gabe Vincent via NBA Free agency. The former Miami Heat guard was one of their first signings as soon as the window opened and it was clear that they really wanted to get him to LA. This came down to a three-year deal for the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry hasn’t played an NBA game in two months, but he’s still finding ways to wow peers with his athletic achievements. Stephen Curry’s hole-in-one during Saturday’s American Century Championship celebrity tournament in Stateline, Nevada elicited praise all across the internet, including from LeBron James. LeBron James was one of the […]

Could the San Antonio Spurs be building a new arena? In San Antonio, Texas there is now speculation that the Spurs are interested in the idea of an arena downtown, especially after landing highly touted prospect Victor Wembanyama No. 1 overall in the draft. This is also amid news that the San Antonio Missions minor […]

Charles Barkley had a firm message for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson on staying in shape. Williamson has been open recently on the struggles he’s had with dieting and tempting foods, which have kept him out of shape the past few seasons. Barkley spoke on Williamson’s struggles with a stern warning to take accountability […]

Nikola Jokic’s epic postseason run to the Denver Nuggets’ first championship in franchise history and a Finals MVP award should’ve closed the book on who’s better between he and Joel Embiid. As Summer League comes to a close and NBA dog days of August loom, though, the seemingly endless debate about basketball’s best big men […]

Steph Curry is incredible. Yes, we all know about his basketball accomplishments. He is the greatest three-point shooter ever and has led the Golden State Warriors to multiple championships. Curry, however, impressed off the court on Saturday. The future NBA Hall of Famer hit a hole in one at the ACC Celebrity Golf Tournament in […]

Jordan Clarkson is expected to headline the Philippine team as they co-host the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup with Japan and Indonesia. However, the concern right now is when he will return to the Philippines to join the national team, popularly known as “Gilas Pilipinas” domestically, in practice. Al Panlilio, the president of the country’s national […]

While much of the NBA world is anticipating Victor Wembanyama becomes the next big thing in basketball and sports, San Antonio Spurs fans are hoping he can restore the franchise to its past glory. But they might have to wait a bit to see if all of that faith will be validated. That is, if […]

The Toronto Raptors aren’t finished adding more depth to their roster this free agency after their signing of Dennis Schroder to a two-year, $26 million deal on last month. Aside from Schroder, Toronto supposedly looking for another piece to bolster their backcourt. “Toronto is also considering adding another point guard in free agency,” per Michael […]

The Miami Heat and the Portland Trail Blazers remain at a standstill in finding the right trade package to ship Damian Lillard to South Beach. The most optimal way, at the moment, is bringing in a third team to finally complete the deal. Tyler Herro is among those being linked to the Lillard trade, but by the […]

Himmy Butler. Shakira, the renowned Colombian singer, and Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler have been taking their time getting to know each other as they continue to go on dates. According to an exclusive source speaking to Us Weekly, their relationship is in the early stages, and it’s too soon to determine if there is […]

The Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks discussed a three-team trade that would have sent Indiana guard T.J. McConnell to the Suns, Phoenix guard Cameron Payne to the Knicks and New York wing Evan Fournier to the Pacers along with draft compensation, according to HoopsHype. Reporter Michael Scotto did not clarify why the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have interest in signing former Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr. and former Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr., according to HoopsHype. The Mavericks are looking to finalize their free agency period, which included their re-signing of star guard Kyrie Irving. Recently, Dallas signed restricted free agent Grant Williams to a four-year, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to part ways with a main guard depth piece from last season. Brooklyn plans to release Edmond Sumner after pushing back the guaranteed date for his $2.24 million salary to July 15, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The 27-year-old made 53 appearances (12 starts) last season, averaging 7.1 points, 1.5 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies demolished the Los Angeles Lakers in Friday’s Summer League game. The Grizzlies won by a final score of 100-69 in a game that was practically over by the end of the first quarter, as Memphis held a 24-9 lead on the scoreboard after one. The Grizzlies’ top two performers on Friday were […]

Amid controversy about their relationship, adult film star Moriah Mills said in a TikTok that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson beat her. “He’s literally a liar, you guys,” Mills said. “Everything he says, he’s a liar, he’s not who he says he is. I’ve literally been saving face, I did not want to come […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got demolished in Friday’s Summer League contest versus the Memphis Grizzlies. They lost by a final score of 100-69 in a game that was practically over by the end of the first quarter, as the Lakers trailed 24-9 at the end of one. But despite the blowout loss, there were some positive […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns took notice of Friday’s wild WNBA 3-Point Contest. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu scored 37 of a possible 40 points in her final 3-Point Contest round, besting any WNBA or NBA player in the competition’s history. Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to publicly recognize Ionescu’s feat. The Timberwolves’ big man […]

Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson flat-out starred in Friday’s Summer League win over the San Antonio Spurs. He scored 18 points — on 6-for-12 shooting from the field and 2-for-5 from behind the three-point arc — grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out two assists, and came up with one steal in the 79-73 Pistons victory. The […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. was flat-out dominant on the defensive end of the floor during the 2022-23 NBA regular season. He led the league in blocks per game for the second straight season, as he averaged 3.0 blocks along with 1.0 steals. Because of this, Jackson Jr. won the league’s Defensive Player […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is known for being one of the best point guards in the NBA today. He’s a historically good three-point shooter and a great playmaker at the point guard position. But Young is also known for being a villain. He isn’t afraid to talk trash to an opposing crowd after […]