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San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is now done with the Las Vegas Summer League after averaging 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game in two appearances for the Spurs. Though he had notable struggles in his first game, those that believe Wembanyama […]

The NBA Summer League gives teams a chance to evaluate their newest talent and develop other young players that have been with the franchise for a bit. The Los Angeles Lakers, who are off to a 2-0 start in this year’s summer league, are impressed with the emergence of several of their participants, including second-year […]

With the NBA season still many months away, it’s a perfect time to bet on some futures. While putting money down on the 2024 championship winner is usually the most popular, betting on specific awards is also a solid choice to cash in next year. When it comes to the Most Improved Player of the […]

Russell Westbrook had an extremely tumultuous tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers that ended unceremoniously to say the least. Still, head coach Darvin Ham believes that Westbrook still deserves his flowers for his time with the Lakers, via the #thisleague UNCUT podcast. “And I told Russ, I said—and shout out to Russ, man. He takes […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made a media appearance at the NBA Summer League with Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, and he dropped a very optimistic take on the pairing of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. “We remain extremely bullish on this,” Chris Finch said to Fischer. “We never looked at it as a […]

Capping off a historic season that saw him bring the Denver Nuggets their first NBA championship in franchise history, two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic has been announced as the winner of the 2023 ESPYS Best NBA Player award. Nikola Jokic is taking home the award for the ESPYS Best NBA Player 🏆 pic.twitter.com/6Q914mWGlA — NBA […]

It’s been over three years since Dion Waiters last stepped on an NBA court and that absence from the game he loves has deeply affected his day-to-day life. After holding a private workout with NBA scouts in hopes of a return to the Association, Waiters sat down with Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and revealed […]

Jonas Valanciunas is in, but Domantas Sabonis is not part of the Lithuania squad which looks to take the upcoming FIBA World Cup by storm from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. Sabonis, the son of Lithuanian basketball legend Arvydas, could have been the national team’s main man for this World Cup as he led the […]

While the greater part of the NBA world is focused on Damian Lillard’s impending exit from the Portland Trail Blazers or James Harden’s attempting to escape from Philadelphia, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been in the news just as much this offseason as trade rumors regarding his future outlook with the team continue to […]

The Golden State Warriors made one of the biggest trades of the offseason when they sent away Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul. Paul’s addition, as much of a necessity it was to ease the franchise’s future financial burden, makes the Dubs’ veteran team built around Stephen Curry older and slower. But […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is the most popular player at the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wembanyama played two games for the Spurs before he was shut down for the remainder of the league’s schedule for rest. A product of France, Wembanyama is yet to assimilate as an American superstar fully. […]

It has been an eventful offseason for the Golden State Warriors. Barring any unforeseen major moves, the Warriors will be entering the 2023-24 season with the new faces of Chris Paul, Cory Joseph, and Dario Saric on the roster, not to mention rookies Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Those five should play important roles next […]

LAS VEGAS — As is the case every single year, basketball fans from around the world travel to NBA Summer League in order to watch the top incoming talents, especially the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. Victor Wembanyama was the headliner everyone flocked to see during the first weekend of Summer League. After […]

LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, believes the Los Angeles Lakers forward could play until his mid-40s if he desires to. Via Sirius XM NBA Radio: “He’s one guy that I’m not going to say, ‘No,’ about,” Paul said. “I think it’s important to understand what really motivates him. I know it, obviously, I’ve been around […]

NBA 2K24 was only just recently announced, but it seems one player is already taking issue with their player ratings. Denver Nuggets Point Guard Jamal Murray didn’t hold back when he saw his 84 overall rating in NBA 2K24 installment. In fact, he went to Twitter right away: Jamal Murray Currently Has an 84 Overall […]

The Phoenix Suns announced they have re-signed forward Josh Okogie, who received the 2022-23 Dan Majerle Hustle Award. “Josh plays with relentless energy,” Suns president of basketball operations and general manager James Jones said in a press release. “His grit, intensity and athleticism are vital to the success of our team. He consistently makes winning […]

The Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons square off as the NBA Summer League continues Wednesday. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Raptors-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Raptors are 0-2 in the Summer League after dropping games to the Chicago […]

The Indiana Pacers have had one of the best offseasons in the entire NBA. A look at the moves they have made thus far during the 2023 NBA free agency period reinforces the notion that the Pacers shouldn’t be too far away from contending for a playoff spot and perhaps even making some noise once […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving inked several new deals this week, signing with ANTA shoes on top of his new 3-year, $126 million deal with the Mavs. “I’m incredibly excited about this collaboration,” said Kyrie Irving. “The first step in becoming partners is to share the same dreams, goals, and missions.” Irving was thrilled to […]

The Detroit Pistons scored a big offseason victory before NBA free agency even started. Hiring Monty Williams to be their new head coach could end up being a franchise-altering move if he can accelerate this young roster’s development. His experience in reviving struggling teams makes him a sound investment, even at a historic rate. This […]

The NBA Summer League is an opportunity for players who are on the fringes of the association to prove that they belong in the league. And on Tuesday night, despite the Sacramento Kings’ 107-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls in Vegas, one collegiate star who has bounced around the international circuit made a case to […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is more than ready to place the Oklahoma City Thunder back to their winning ways. The Canadian basketball sensation had just come off a career season that netted him an All-NBA First-Team nod. Although, the team around him is all but ready to compete. Chet Holmgren has yet to start his rookie campaign […]

The 2022-23 season was the most tumultuous one yet of Kyrie Irving’s career. But now, Irving seems to be putting that rough chapter of his life behind him. Not only did he sign a three-year, $126 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency, he also put pen to paper on a new shoe deal […]

The Orlando Magic are a very young team. The Paolo Banchero, Cole Anthony, and Jalen Suggs-led squad all had an average age of 23.6 years old. Youth runs throughout the veins and system of the team. A huge target in NBA Free Agency should have been to increase veteran leadership within the roster. Often, it […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have built an identity over the past two seasons as one of the most skillful yet annoying teams to deal with in the association. Part of that is the brash attitude with which Dillon Brooks carried himself. Brooks’ loud confidence rubbed off on the entire team, and the Grizzlies became vilified as […]

Nick Nurse loves to field dominant big men on his rosters. The new Philadelphia 76ers coach will now get that chance again as he works with Joel Embiid. However, The Process is not the only center he could be working with. All eyes are on Gonzaga basketball’s Filip Petrusev as he transitions into a permanent […]

Charlotte Hornets’ No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller finally silenced his doubters with a big NBA Summer League performance Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Miller finished the game with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks on 53/50/100 shooting splits. Fans have been hard on Miller for lackluster Summer League performances and a […]

Larry Nance Jr. doubled down on his defense of teammate Zion Williamson after the New Orleans Pelicans superstar found himself generating more unnecessary hate and criticisms. On Twitter, Nance took offense of a “fake” narrative claiming that Williamson has “no interest” in working on his floater and jumper. The Pelicans big man slammed the rumor […]

The Charlotte Hornets and their fans have been enamored with the selection of Brandon Miller from Alabama for days now since the 2023 NBA Draft. What they didn’t expect was for Nick Smith Jr. to steal the show in the NBA’s Summer League on Tuesday. Smith Jr., a 2023 first round pick out of Arkansas, […]

Mo Bamba of the Philadelphia 76ers is speaking out about his time in Los Angeles. The tall, easy-going former college and Orlando Magic star has a lot to say about his plans for thriving in the ‘City of Brotherly Love.’ Bamba has high hopes for playing alongside Joel Embiid. The Sixers added Bamba for depth […]

Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving is no longer a free agent in the shoe market. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Irving has finally booked an endorsement deal with Chinese brand ANTA. “Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving has signed a five-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear brand ANTA, plus the unique position of Chief […]

The Brooklyn Nets had several clear objectives following the midseason trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving: they needed to get younger, and they needed players who could put the ball in the basket. The team hopes Lonnie Walker IV can check both of those boxes, at least for next season, after signing the 24-year-old […]

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved two new rule changes for the 2023-34 NBA season, addressing coach’s challenges and flopping, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The first rule change is that, in the event that a coach’s first challenge is successful, that team will be rewarded with a second challenge. This is […]

It’s been a nice little offseason for Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. He got a $102 million dollar payday. He somehow fended off Usher from serenading his girlfriend. Normal stuff, just like you and me. What do we really have in common with Kuz, though? He’s looking forward to watching young hoopers like San Antonio Spurs […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently competing in NBA Summer League action. The team took on the Milwaukee Bucks at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas in hopes of making a leap in the standings. The 2023 offseason is a big one for the Nets and their fans. The team lost Kevin Durant last year but […]

The Philadelphia 76ers currently sit on the outskirts of the Damian Lillard trade situation. He wants to go to the Miami Heat, but the Portland Trail Blazers want a return package better than what they can offer. By all accounts, the Sixers have just a small chance of getting into the deal zone. Tyrese Maxey […]

Nikola Jokic has a claim as the best basketball player in the world. He made sure of it when he poked fun at his former teammate, Mike Miller. Via “The Let It Fly Show”: “I wake up to a text at 3:30 in the morning from Joker… ‘Hey brotha, you ever won MVP? Or Finals […]

It was easy to overlook Mikal Bridges as just a top 3-and-D guy in the NBA while he was a member of the Phoenix Suns, but he showcased his all-around offensive talent after being traded to the Brooklyn Nets last season. Now, he is giving fans the chance to reassess his skills by posing an […]

“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’s a common phrase, but an important one. Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr recently dished on his first reaction of Nikola Jokic, which taught him to certainly not judge a book by the cover. “When I first got drafted to Denver and I saw him (Nikola Jokic) […]