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It’s safe to say Jayson Tatum knows a thing or two about what it takes to thrive at the highest levels of basketball. The Boston Celtics franchise player won Gatorade National Player of the Year as a high school senior before taking his talents to Duke, where he made the ACC All-Freshman Team and established […]

Jayson Tatum is well aware that someone must account for the leadership that was lost when the Boston Celtics traded Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. The obvious player to fill that role is Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ top star. Tatum will do so in his own way, but don’t expect the 25-year-old to wear […]

Could Draymond Green have been on the Indiana Pacers? During an appearance on Paul George’s podcast, Green revealed an alternative scenario in which he could’ve been teammates with George in Indiana had the Pacers drafted him. According to Green, he worked out with the Pacers multiple times prior to the draft, but they passed on […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has released a new teaser for his Nike “Book 1” signature shoe. The video shows Booker’s two revealed colorways for the shoe, black with a gold Nike “swoosh” and an all-orange pair, with several popular people seen. Booker’s video, which he captioned “BOOK IT” on X, includes rappers J Cole […]

When Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019, the question was not if this franchise would win their first NBA title, but how many titles would they win? The last four years in Brooklyn will forever go down as one of the greatest “what if” storylines in NBA history, as […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley said he is “hopeful” linebackers Mason Cobb and Eric Gentry will play Saturday against Stanford. Via The Athletic’s Antonio Morales: “He said today will go a long way in determining whether they play or not against Stanford,” Morales said. Cobb and Gentry missed the Trojans’ 66-14 win over Nevada this […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Kai Jones said in a rowdy Instagram Live video the team will not trade him. "If I get that call on my phone, I will have my bye, but I don't think that's gonna happen anytime soon." Kai Jones appears to be saying on his IG Live that the Hornets will not […]

For the majority of their careers, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have arguably been the most important players on the Boston Celtics. So, when it came time to extend Brown or possibly risk losing him in free agency, Boston’s front office stepped up in a big way. The C’s gave Brown a five-year, $304 million […]

Ben Simmons is on a mission to get his swagger back. After sitting out the entire 2021-22 season and half of 2022-23 due to a lingering back issue, the three-time All-Star is reportedly beginning to feel like his old self. “He’s talking about being an All-Star again. He said in some workouts in Miami he […]

The Phoenix Suns will have new City Edition uniforms for the 2023-24 NBA season. A leak appeared Thursday morning on X. I was close on these, as I thought. Purple looks a bit brighter than what I had but the back of the KD jersey looks darker in that photo.@skunwong32 strikes again. https://t.co/u6t0adLojV pic.twitter.com/u1aHRLX16T — […]

Never too late to make a splash in free agency, am I right? The Los Angeles Lakers snagged one of the best free agents left on the market in Christian Wood. The former Houston Rockets center now joins a frontcourt that saw a lot of success towards the end of the 2022-23 season. But why […]

Like many NBA stars, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is known for his offensive prowess. However, that doesn’t mean the four-time All-Star is ignoring the other parts of his game. While plenty of players are aiming for the league’s MVP award or trying to make one of the three All-NBA teams, Tatum’s focus is on […]

All of Team USA has plenty at stake against Germany, but the matchup might mean more to Austin Reaves than any other player. Team USA and Germany will compete Friday for a spot in the 2023 FIBA World Cup gold medal game. While Austin Reaves has been one of Team USA’s most important World Cup […]

On every given night, every member of the Team USA squad competing for the gold medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup can go off. But among the 12 players on the roster, no one has attracted higher expectations upon himself than Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Many believe that Edwards is the team’s undisputed […]

Becoming a household name with a historic franchise like the Boston Celtics is no easy feat, yet Jayson Tatum is on track to do just that. The 25-year-old has plenty of personal accolades, including four All-Star selections, two All-NBA First Team nods, and even an Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy. However, he still lacks something he […]

Anthony Edwards is the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves and he has been having a stellar offseason representing Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. An explosive scorer who became a first-time All-Star this past year, Edwards has cemented himself as one of the better offensive talents in the league at just 22 years […]

The FIBA World Cup quarterfinal game between Canada and Slovenia saw tempers flare up between two NBA players. Canadian defender Dillon Brooks was tasked with the unenviable task of defending Slovenian star Luka Doncic. Brooks did well against Doncic, playing with a physicality that frustrated Doncic. That physicality rubbed off on the other Canadian players, […]

The addition of Russell Westbrook to an LA Clippers team already featuring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George has brought some added excitement to Southern California. Today, the Los Angeles Clippers and KTLA have announced an extension of their partnership through the 2024-25 NBA season, the Clippers announced today. KTLA, Los Angeles’ No. 1 TV station, […]

LeBron James is a freak of nature, that much is clear. Despite being 38 years of age already, the Los Angeles Lakers star remains one of the best players in today’s NBA, an incredible force of nature that bends defenses to his will. Now, James greatness is so easy to take for granted, as he […]

Analytics have never been more popular in sports and the NBA is one of the many leagues around the world whose teams are utilizing the data to gain a competitive advantage against the opponent. The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of those teams and head coach Chris Finch, appearing on The Old Man & The Three […]

As Team USA prepares for their semifinal matchup with Germany in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues his insane climb to stardom. This time, he’s doing it through Rigorer. On Thursday, global shoe retailer KICKS CREW and global performance brand Rigorer announced a shock drop of 1,000 pairs of […]

More NBA 2K24 Player Ratings were revealed yesterday, showing off starting squad ratings for four different NBA teams. With only one day remaining until NBA 2K24’s release date, fans are excited to play the game with their favorite teams. So which teams got their ratings revealed today? Do note, that the player rating reveals include […]

BROOKLYN, NY — Before becoming an NBA All-Star, Donovan Mitchell used to play NBA 2K all the time. Ahead of the 2023 regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers star took a trip to his native New York to bask in the hype and anticipation of NBA 2K24, which will be released this Friday. At ArtsDistrict in […]

The NBA offseason is in its biggest dry spell before the 2023-24 season begins to round the corner, so basketball fans have been willing to talk about anything. As a result, one of the biggest debates recently has revolved around Stephen Curry and his recent comments stating that he believes he is the best point […]

17 championships do not come easily. A huge part of the Boston Celtics’ success starts off with their amazing college scouting and decisions during the NBA Draft. This storied tradition has been going on for more than half a century and it will continue to do so. From Red Auerbach’s ability to scout John Havlicek […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, of all teams, know that for small market teams, there’s no more effective way to build a contending team than by drafting well, wherever their selections may land. With the arrival of Kevin Durant as the franchise’s final impact draft pick during their time as the Seattle SuperSonics, it was imperative […]

The Sixers have had their fair share of high draft picks in recent years, and it’s safe say that there’s been a mixed bag of results from those hauls. But for all the misses in that time, there have been a couple of notable hits – well, at least one, and harking back further than […]

With the 2023 FIBA World Cup down to the semifinals, the remaining teams vying for a gold medal are the United States, Canada, Germany and Serbia. The United States and Germany will face off in one semifinal game while Canada and Serbia will face off in the other. Canada’s run to the semifinals saw them […]

Life hasn’t always been easy for the Sacramento Kings. Small market teams are never going to have a whole lot of pulling power when it comes to the free agency market, making the draft all the more important, and a lot of the Kings’ woes, particularly in recent times, can be attributed to their misses […]

The FIBA World Cup is down to the final four teams in the United States, Canada, Germany and Serbia. Team USA will square off against Germany and Canada will face Serbia with each of the four teams vying for a spot in the gold medal game. In Canada’s case, they got to the semifinals by […]

Anthony Davis has always preferred to play power forward, and the Los Angeles Lakers publicly acknowledged that reality after signing him to a three-year, $186 million contract extension earlier this summer. Related: Christian Wood finally put pen to paper with the Lakers on Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation that he was bound to sign in […]

The NBA draft can make or break a franchise, with teams’ ability to both capitalize on their high draft picks, and to find diamonds in the rough further down the draft board, pivotal in their subsequent success – or lack thereof. The Mavericks’ ability to be continually competitive since the turn of the century can […]

Cam Whitmore played like the top-five pick at Las Vegas Summer League he was once supposed to be. The Houston Rockets rookie took home MVP honors of the July festivities in Sin City, leading his team to the title game while averaging 19.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.0 assists per game on workable […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are rapidly growing as a young, high-potential team in the NBA and this is in large part thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The 25-year-old elevated his play to an All-Star and All-NBA level a season ago, which put Oklahoma City, a team many thought would finish near the bottom of the standings, […]

The Golden State Warriors left Oakland for the glitz, glamor and cash of San Francisco in 2019. Nearly four years later, Steph Curry continues fulfilling his promise to never forget the community that helped him launch a dynasty. Eat. Learn. Play., the charitable foundation Curry heads alongside his wife, Ayesha, announced plans for a new […]

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the youngest organizations in the NBA. Forming in 1988, the Hornets rebranded to the Bobcats in 2004 before they once again became the Hornets in 2014. While the name of the team has changed, this franchise’s lack of success has remained. They’ve never advanced past the Eastern Conference Semifinals […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the NBA as part of the league’s efforts to expand the game into Canada. Since then, they have become one of the best-ran organizations in the NBA. Throughout its history, the Raptors have done well in the NBA Draft. Toronto has found gems late in the first round and has selected […]

The injury bug has already preyed on the New Orleans Pelicans once again. As the 2023-24 season draws closer and closer, let’s hope it’s bite on Trey Murphy III isn’t as bad as the worst fears suggest. After suffering a left knee injury during a routine workout on Tuesday, Murphy underwent further evaluation that revealed […]

The FIBA World Cup has been a bumpy ride for years now for Team USA. The most dominant team in international basketball history, Team USA only finished in seventh place in 2019. The 2023 team was expected to be a new era redeem team of sorts. With a relatively weaker roster than normal, things haven’t […]