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Women’s sports is growing fast, and deservedly so. Marking the continued growth of women’s sports is the WNBA’s formalized plan to expand the league by welcoming a new team based in the Bay Area, sharing the “Golden State” name with the Golden State Warriors as well as their homecourt of Chase Center, beginning operations by […]

It’s safe to say that Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry loves having Chris Paul on his side of the fence for once. The two-time NBA MVP gave his genuine take on what it’s like hooping alongside CP3 throughout the summer and his words should have Warriors Nation salivating. Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic: […]

The Sacramento Kings have been mismanaged for so long that when the team traded away Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis, it was met with eye-rolls from the majority of pundits. But Sabonis has been such an important piece for the Kings, a driving force behind their remarkable turnaround during the 2022-23 season wherein they made […]

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle is looking to expand upon what was a strong 2022-23 campaign. Randle earned himself a second career All-Star selection and helped lead the Knicks to the second round of the playoffs, where they eventually bowed out to the eventual Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat. However, it appears that […]

With all the storylines surrounding the Miami Heat, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. is one of the more underrated aspects of the team heading into 2023-24. When one thinks of a rookie, usually they can be perceived as inexperienced or “green.” But according to the Heat’s coaching staff and his new teammates, Jaquez already acts like […]

One of the newest additions to the Dallas Mavericks, Grant Williams, made his preseason debut with the team on Thursday. The Mavs traveled to Abu Dhabi to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition. Williams will start alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to provide some much-needed physicality. In his three months in Dallas, Williams […]

There’s a temptation to compare Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum to his Beantown predecessor in Paul Pierce. Both are lethal scoring forwards who can put the ball through the hoop from all three levels, both have incredible ball-handling for their size, and above all, their ability to get a shot up at any time makes […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is giving back to the places that helped shape him. Morant recently reached out to Murray State, where he played his college basketball before the Grizzlies drafted him in 2019, and he revealed that he would be gifting the entire Murray State basketball team his signature Nike Ja 1’s. Grizzlies […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a disappointing finish to the 2023 NBA Playoffs, being ousted in the first round agains the No. 8 seed Miami Heat. Following offseason comments made by franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have reloaded acquiring All-Star guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. Aside from the trade, the Bucks are […]

SIt’s already a known fact at this point that Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is him. Well, Danny Green, who was then with the Toronto Raptors, found that out early in the All-NBA guard’s career when he was still a rookie with the Los Angeles Clippers. In an interview, Green narrated just how a […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose is enjoying his time at Grizzlies training camp. Rose joined Memphis this offseason after spending last year as a member of the New York Knicks. With the Knicks, Rose played for head coach Tom Thibodeau, who he also worked with during their time together on the Chicago Bulls during the […]

Few NBA players took the national spotlight quicker than guard Derrick Rose, who currently plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Although he might not be asked to contribute much to Memphis this season, Rose was once one of the brightest stars in the NBA, electrifying national audiences with his combination of speed, athleticism, and scoring prowess […]

Phoenix Suns and Mercury majority owner Mat Ishbia has answered the prayers of fans in the Phoenix area. @TrevorMBooth Miracles Have Been Made pic.twitter.com/myDCEOUVpG — SUNSWORLDWIDE (@SUNSWORLDWIDE_) October 6, 2023 Ishbia, who purchased the Suns and Mercury from notorious owner Robert Sarver, has done things for each team that previous ownership did not touch. Thursday, […]

The Suns’ Kevin Durant is now 35 years old, and six years removed from a showdown with LeBron James in the 2017 NBA Finals. Durant’s Warriors got the better of the Cavaliers in that series, adding to Durant’s career 9-5 record against James in the Finals. Recently the Suns’ new culture was evident in training […]

The Los Angeles Lakers changed their season around at the trade deadline with the acquisitions of D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura. With the new players fitting seamlessly into the lineup, the Lakers had one of the best records in the league post All-Star break and the made a surprising run to […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is known for his offensive prowess. He, Suns forward Kevin Durant and guard Bradley Beal are the best scoring trio in the NBA and should give opposing defenses fits this season. However, Booker is not known as a lock-down defender to some. The Suns’ guard led all playoff players in […]

The Golden State Warriors’ number one concern heading into training camp is their lineups. After acquiring Chris Paul in a trade with the Washington Wizards in the offseason, fans and media alike wondered what the Warriors starting lineup would look like. With Draymond Green currently sidelined with an ankle injury, the starting lineup is a […]

When a player has a place alongside LeBron James in the NBA record books, you’d think it’s safe to assume he has a secure role on a team without a superstar. Yet that’s not the case for Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas, who tied James last season as the youngest player in league history to […]

When Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers early in the offseason and named the Miami Heat as his only preferred destination, it seemed like it was inevitable that Lillard would end up in Heat jersey. That never materialized, however and it’s been reported that trade talks between the Heat and the […]

Wayne Ellington can be seen working with the Miami Heat during this first week of training camp at FAU. But this time, he isn’t a player himself. The former Heat guard from 2016-2019 is now a player development coach as announced by the team on Sept. 29 through their X  page. He’s now the “Coach […]

Head coach Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets are looking to expand upon what they accomplished in 2022-23, when they won the franchise its first-ever NBA championship. While the Nuggets are mostly bringing back the same core that won the title a year ago, Malone knows that they will have to be even sharper if […]

The Lakers are creating a championship or bust type of mentality around their practice facility in El Segundo, California with Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis and Christian Wood among the team’s key 2023 players. Recently, the Lakers legend James was informed that he is now the oldest player in the NBA at […]

The vibes were not immaculate at all for the Toronto Raptors throughout the 2022-23 season. The players themselves admitted that throughout media day earlier this week. But despite a tumultuous offseason that ensued from a bothersome campaign, Toronto enters the 2023-24 season with a lot more optimism than they did last year. Scottie Barnes, in […]

Very few players make it to Year 21 in the NBA, and the select few who have, none have had much of an impact. But LeBron James, as we all well and truly know by now, is built different. The only five players to get that deep into an NBA career prior to LeBron have […]

On the third day of Los Angeles Lakers training camp, LeBron James fielded questions for the first time since Media Day (though he was the talk of camp on Wednesday). The Lakers conducted a “basketball reflex” practice, deemed head coach Darvin Ham — a toned-down, non-contact session after two days of competitive scrimmaging. (Consequently, practice […]

On Thursday, it was announced that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will be taking part in the 2024 Paris Olympics as a member of Team USA. Although the Sixers are currently dealing with some inner turmoil on the domestic front, it seems that Embiid is ready to band together with other American NBA players when […]

The New York Knicks had one of their more successful seasons in recent history in 2022-23. After acquiring Jalen Brunson via free agency, they finished with a top-five record in the Eastern Conference and managed to upset the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs without homecourt advantage. Heading into this season, they’re looking to continue […]

The Detroit Pistons didn’t get the ultimate prize they hoped for in the 2023 NBA Draft and Draft Lottery, but their ‘consolation’ prize may be even better. Ausar Thompson, who was taken one place after brother Amen Thompson in the first round, has the makings of a defensive stopper and impact player in year one […]

Just two years into his NBA career, Evan Mobley has already made a significant mark on the league. And in the lead-up to his third season, both he, his brother and Cavs’ President of Basketball Operations, Koby Altman, have revealed the improved commitment to his body. Speaking during the Cavs’ media day on Monday, Mobley […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers have had an interesting offseason, to say the least. Harden requested a trade from Philadelphia earlier this summer; however, as of yet, nothing has materialized, and the star recently made a delayed appearance at the Sixers’ training camp in Colorado amidst the turmoil. One destination that has been floated […]

Damian Lillard’s surprise trade to the Milwaukee Bucks sent shockwaves through the NBA, but there is perhaps no team – Miami aside – who would have been less pleased to see the move than the Boston Celtics. The two are the clear favorites in the Eastern Conference, so the addition of one of the best […]

The Boston Celtics have made the playoffs in nine straight seasons, with star Jayson Tatum being on the team for six of them. Yet, the Celtics came up short in each of those postseason appearances and haven’t won a title in over a decade. Ahead of the 2023-24 season, Tatum and company will have another […]

Joel Embiid is expanding his basketball career beyond the NBA and into the international stage next year. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar has decided to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Team USA hasn’t gotten any other firm commitments yet but the list of stars expected to join Embiid is mighty intriguing. LeBron […]

LeBron James has not yet officially committed to playing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but he’s clearly invested in how the roster shapes up — a roster that now includes Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. At Lakers training camp on Thursday, LeBron reiterated his interest in chasing gold at age 39. […]

RJ Barrett was drafted third overall in 2019 by the New York Knicks with the intention of him one day becoming the face of the franchise. While the young wing has yet to fully take that next step in his career, we can’t forget the fact that he is only 23 years old and still […]

Victor Wembanyama is incredible. He hasn’t even played an NBA game yet and everyone still knows how talented, and versatile, he is. That versatility will be a topic all season long, especially if Wembanyama is able to play point guard, something he said he can do, per Michael C. Wright of NBA.com. “There really are […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been “trusting the process” for a long time. The Sixers have made the playoffs for six straight seasons. Moreover, Joel Embiid won his first NBA MVP award at the end of the 2022-23 season. Embiid plans to play for the Team USA basketball team in the 2024 Olympics, but his motivation […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason was not splashy, but still active. Re-signing Kyrie Irving was a necessity and they accomplished that. But the Mavs also made some nice moves on the margins. Acquiring Grant Williams in a sign-and-trade was a great move to bolster their paltry defense from a year ago. They brought back Seth Curry […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to begin their preseason schedule on Saturday, October 7 when they go on the road to take on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Everyone always wants to see LeBron James go against Curry and Co., but that will not be happening in this preseason game. On Thursday, […]