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The Warriors have already been reported as hosting a number of NBA veterans for workouts as they look to bolster their roster in the lead-up to the 2023-24 season. Names who have headed to San Francisco to strut their stuff include former Warriors Kent Bazemore and Juan Toscano-Anderson as well as Will Barton and Dewayne […]

Two days after Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested for allegedly punching and strangling his girlfriend, the Houston Rockets have called teams to gauge the trade market for the embattled guard. “The Houston Rockets are working to trade guard Kevin Porter Jr. in the wake of his charges of felony assault and strangulation due to an […]

Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors was significantly linked as a trade target by the Atlanta Hawks during the summer, and it appears one reason that the transaction did not come to fruition was the Hawks’ adamant stance in keeping rookie Kobe Bufkin in the fold, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “The Hawks were […]

If the 2022-23 NBA season wasn’t enough to convince you that the Oklahoma City Thunder birthed a new superstar for the NBA, then his all-world performance for Canada during the 2023 FIBA World Cup should. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially a superstar, ladies and gentlemen. And there’s nothing anyone can do about it. Nobody was able […]

Don’t we just love a comparison in the NBA? The latest has seen Stephen Curry competing with Magic Johnson for the title of Greatest Point Guard of All Time after Curry put himself at the top of the tree – though in fairness, he was asked the question, and he did caveat his answer by […]

Time might be running out on the LA Clippers. Just over four years after Kawhi Leonard and Paul George rocked the NBA world by combining forces in their native Southern California, both superstars have the option to hit free agency next summer. Leonard and George are currently eligible for contract extensions, too, but there have […]

On Sept. 13, the NBA Board of Governors approved new rules that will make it harder for teams to utilize load management. New resting policy rules will make it less likely for star players to sit out during nationally televised games and in-season tournament games. Teams with multiple stars will also not freely be allowed […]

Brandon Ingram has been with the New Orleans Pelicans since the start of the 2019-20 season, the only year in which he was named an All-Star. Despite being in the NBA for seven seasons now, Ingram is still just 26 years old and remains one of the faces of the franchise alongside 2019 first overall […]

The NBA is instituting new rules and guidelines for player performance during the upcoming 2023-24 season. In an attempt to crack down on “load management” and star players sitting out of games for rest purposes, the league will enforce stricter punishments for teams who rest their core players during national TV games, in-season tournament games, […]

As the 2023-24 NBA season approaches quickly, James Harden and Damian Lillard are both not where they want to be. They each requested trades from the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers, respectively, but have yet to get their wishes granted. Both stars demanded the trade with a specific destination in mind, making it harder […]

Following a disappointing exit at the FIBA World Cup with no medal, USA Basketball now turns its focus to the 2024 Olympics. After sitting out the World Cup, LeBron James has already started recruiting the league’s top players to join him in Paris next summer. Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges could be on the shortlist […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested in New York City early Monday morning after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. According to multiple reports, Porter left the women with a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye at the Millennium Hilton near the United Nations in Manhattan. The 23-year-old guard has since […]

The Atlanta Hawks are seeking their first championship since 1958, which is their only ring in the franchise’s history. The Hawks have produced a bevy of iconic players from various eras, but it is curious to know which of these individuals were actually drafted by their organization. Ironically, some names like Dominque Wilkins or Trae […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office have been looking for a way to stop teams from resting their stars throughout the season, essentially ending the idea of “load management.” Earlier this week, it was revealed that the NBA’s Competition Committee had come up with some stricter guidelines to regulate star players sitting out. […]

The Golden State Warriors were only worth $450 million in 2010. Less than 15 years later, and with some of the best scouting the NBA has seen in four years, the Warriors increased their valuation to a whooping $7 billion as per Forbes, and they are currently the most valuable franchise in the NBA (the […]

The Houston Rockets made a ton of moves this NBA offseason, one of which was signing former Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks to a four-year, $80 million contract. Brooks has always been a very outspoken player and after his recent struggles in the playoffs for the Grizzlies, the Rockets received a lot of criticism for […]

Former Phoenix Suns radio play-by-play host Al McCoy retired following the 2022-23 NBA season, capping the longest career by a radio host in NBA history. For the 2023-24 season, McCoy will be replaced by Jon Bloom on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, according to a release. Bloom has been with the franchise since 2008 as a […]

After Team USA failed to medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, rumors began to swirl suggesting that LeBron James wanted to assemble a superstar squad of Americans for the 2024 Olympics. Many basketball fans who are tired of seeing less than stellar USA squads compete in the biggest tournaments were fired up at that […]

Amidst the standstill between the Miami Heat and the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard to South Beach seems destined to happen. The latest development in the Dame-to-Heat trade saga is that there is no development. Both sides are apparently not engaging with each other and there is no momentum on a deal going down. Nonetheless, […]

Change was inevitable for the Golden State Warriors this offseason. Their run to the NBA Finals in 2022 and winning their fourth championship since 2015 seems like an eternity ago as we prepare for the 2023-24 season, especially with how this past year unfolded. Losing in the Western Conference Finals to the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t the greatest free-throw shooter. That’s why he jumps at every chance to practice his shooting from the charity stripe, especially after a bad game. Last season, The Greek Freak was 4 for 15 from the line against the Philadelphia 76ers in November and proceeded to […]

The New York Knicks have had their fair share of blunders in their history of selecting players in the NBA Draft. Their selections of Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina, in particular, have drawn a ton of eye-rolls from Knicks fans who, at this point, have already become numb to the pain their franchise seems hell-bent […]

Candace Parker is one of the best players in the WNBA. Parker is currently in her first year with the Las Vegas Aces after previously playing for the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky. Although she’s currently dealing with an injury, Parker still played a role in helping lead the Aces to the best record […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the epitome of longevity. At 38 years old, he’s still playing at an extremely high level and has shown no signs of slowing down. That’s much in part due to the focus and money Bron puts into his body each and every year. That being said, it appears […]

It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Orlando Magic make a jump to becoming a playoff team next season. Through the latter half of the 2022-23 season, it just looked like this Magic squad was on the cusp of a leap and a breakout this upcoming 2023-24 campaign is just waiting to happen. After starting […]

Former NBA three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard wants to play with LeBron James, Kevin Durant and others on Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics. But if he cannot, he issued an ultimatum to the NBA stars. Howard, who plays for Taoyuan Leopards, said he would suit up for Taiwan and drop […]

Boban Marjanovic and Tobias Harris are two of the most charismatic players in the NBA. They also happen to be best friends and arguably the best “bromance” in the league. Currently preparing for his 13th NBA season, Harris has been a part of five different organizations and has played alongside 150 different talents through the […]

NBA 2K24 once again allows players to create their own MyPLAYER, which they can bring into both The City and of course, MyCAREER. For many newcomers to the series, building a player might seem intimidating at first, but the process is pretty fun to experiment with. However, if you just want to get straight to […]

NBA referees have arguably one of the toughest jobs in the entire world of sports. When they get a call right, they get criticized. When they get a call wrong, they get criticized. So, is getting an earful from players and fans each game actually worth it? How much do NBA referees make? Believe it […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be cut in the same mold as Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, and Stephen Curry — a one-franchise man who would decide to stick with the Milwaukee Bucks, for better or for worse. After all, Antetokounmpo signed an extension with the franchise in 2020 even after a few playoff heartbreaks, and he […]

NBA 2K24 continues the tradition of creating your own MyPLAYER to take into MyCAREER and The City. But those new to the series might not know where to start or get ideas for building their player. Are you considering playing as a Power Forward in NBA 2K24, but still looking for a solid build? In […]

It wasn’t that long ago when young Charlotte Hornets big man Kai Jones was caught acting weirdly on his Instagram live, with many fans believing that the 22-year old was on some sort of hallucinogens. Thus, one would believe that Jones would be on his best behavior moving forward. But those who believed that thought […]

John Wall deserves another shot at the NBA. Sure, Wall has dealt with an unfortunate string of injuries throughout his career that derailed his athleticism. But even if he is just a shell of what he once was, there is still enough talent in that 6-foot-3 frame of his that can still help a championship […]

Brandon Hunter’s passing came as a shock for most of his former NBA teammates. One of the first friends that he had made after getting drafted by the Boston Celtics was Antoine Walker. He gave his immediate reaction to the death of his colleague, who was a FIBA agent, an Orlando Magic player, and an […]

This time last year, it was difficult to envision how the Los Angeles Lakers would recover from their disastrous trade for Russell Westbrook in 2021. But they have managed to overcome that ordeal with flying colors. Now, the Lakers, still led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, have some solid depth […]

Recently, gold-medal winning sprinter Noah Lyles took a dig at NBA stars who call themselves “world champions” after winning the NBA title, pointing out that being the last team standing in a league based in America doesn’t warrant such a distinctions. Lyles’ dig received widespread attention from players, media and fans alike, resulting in a […]

The NBA offseason is a time to relax a bit after investing so much time and energy in your game and team’s success. Denver Nuggets superstar and NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic has thoroughly enjoyed being back in Serbia. The party rolled on when the national team returned home after a praiseworthy FIBA World Cup […]

ESPN analyst and prominent TV personality Stephen A. Smith has hit back at trolls criticizing new “First Take” recruit Shannon Sharpe. The Denver Broncos legend parted ways with Skip Bayless on FOX Sports’ “Undisputed” in late May. His departure from the show has been attributed to a constant rift with Bayless. Though no official reason […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to put a nightmare 2022-23 season behind them. To that end, they have made adding capable rebounders and interior defenders a priority, whether it’s via trade, via draft, or via free agency. One such player that should help improve their soft defense in the coming seasons is rookie big man […]