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Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best basketball players to come out of Europe and inspired a whole generation of players coming from Europe to the NBA. He is an NBA champion, Finals MVP, and League MVP, and in September 2023, Nowitzki will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Many would also argue that […]

Zion Williamson has to have a good season for the New Orleans Pelicans next year, or his time in the Bayou could come to a close. Fortunately for Pelicans fans and unfortunately for the rest of the NBA, Williamson has been putting in work during his offseason workout plan, reports The Athletic’s Will Guillory. “Been […]

After going undefeated in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the United States outlasted Montenegro 85-73 in a challenging contest. Team USA is set for probably its toughest challenge to this point when it takes on Lithuania Sunday. Both Team USA and Lithuania are headed to the World Cup quarterfinals next […]

The Golden State Warriors have been known for paying an extreme amount of luxury taxes in the league over the last several seasons. It is not cheap to field a roster highlighted by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, but winning championships makes footing this bill a lot easier for owner Joe Lacob. Not […]

It’s 1982, and tensions are boiling up and down the Los Angeles Lakers organization in season two of ‘Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘. In season one, Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the ballclub, drafted Magic Johnson, hired Paul Westhead as head coach (and Pat Riley as his assistant), and the Lakers — captained by […]

UPDATE: The Milwaukee Bucks have signed and waived Alex Antetokounmpo, allowing the team to retain his G League rights.  The Milwaukee Bucks are going to do everything they can over the next couple of seasons to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo happy, that way he becomes more receptive to the idea of signing a long-term extension. Aside […]

The Los Angeles Clippers, for much of its existence, have been one of the most terrible teams in the entire NBA. Nevertheless, even a broken clock is right twice a day — and the Clippers, for all of their ineptitude over the years, have nailed some of their signings in free agency. One particular move […]

The Brooklyn Nets have begun filling out their roster ahead of training camp at the end of September, as they agreed to a one-year contract with free agent big man Harry Giles III on Friday, first reported by Bleacher Report’s and TNT’s Chris Haynes. Giles, 25, was originally drafted 20th overall by the Portland Trail […]

Austin Reaves didn’t have his offensive A-game on Friday in Manila, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard still played an integral role in Team USA’s tightly contested 85-73 win vs. Montenegro at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Reaves came off the bench and played the second-most minutes on the team (24:56), behind Anthony Edwards. Once […]

Team USA is currently in the midst of competing for a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. While there may not be any superstar names on USA Basketball’s roster this year, young NBA stars on the rise, such as Tyrese Haliburton, have been dominating their competition. Despite not starting in a single game […]

The City in NBA 2K24 on Next-Gen features two new exciting affiliations, RISE and ELITE. If you haven’t played an NBA 2K game in some time, or are just looking to get into the series, Affiliations are communities where you join your fellow ballers. In NBA 2K23, you automatically joined one of the four affiliations, […]

Team USA maintained its undefeated record in the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a win over Montenegro by a score of 85-73, but it wasn’t pretty. Anthony Edwards led the way for the Americans with 17 points but wasn’t pulling his weight to start out. Montenegro led at halftime and was down by just one […]

Team USA had its first true test of the FIBA World Cup in their opening game of the second round against Montenegro. It was a close affair that ultimately resulted in a Team USA 85-73 victory, and head coach Steve Kerr is grateful that his squad had to face a little bit of adversity, reports […]

The second round of the FIBA World Cup saw Team USA face some stiff competition for the first time after dominating their opponents. Against a Nikola Vucevic-led Montenegro squad, the US found themselves in a brutal slugfest. Montenegro gave the team all they could handle and then some. In the end, though, it was a […]

It’s a pretty slow time in the NBA offseason currently, but many fans have been voicing their opinion on the recent Stephen Curry-Magic Johnson debate that has popped up. Curry declared earlier this offseason that he thinks he is the best point guard of all-time over Johnson, with many people weighing in on his comments. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have upgraded this offseason, but it seems that LeBron James and company are not satisfied. Although the Lakers reached within four games of the NBA Finals a year ago, they reportedly have still been in the market for a boost at the point guard position, including several high-profile players. A […]

Despite being drafted in 2017, Aleksandar Vezenkov resisted the lure of the NBA. Until this season, that is. Vezenkov signed a three-year, $20 million deal with the Sacramento Kings in July. Now, his life will undergo major changes, but the Kings will be there to support him. Speaking about being so far from his home […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is not phased by personal accomplishments. Doncic is currently taking part in the FIBA World Cup as part of the Slovenian National Team, and the Mavs star has narrowly missed out on recording the first triple-double in FIBA World Cup history multiple times over the last week. However, Doncic apparently […]

The FIBA World Cup is officially underway. The tournament is being held across three countries; Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. So far, Team USA is off to a good start. They’re 3-0 having defeated Greece, Jordan and New Zealand. Their next two games are against Montenegro and Lithuania. But it was an NBA player not […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has some high-profile friends. Thompson recently posted a photo on Instagram featuring himself playing a game of chess with none other than boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. The Warriors legend is currently in Pacquiao’s home country of the Philippines after spending a few days in China. We did NOT […]

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond has an opinion on his place in NBA history. Drummond recently stopped by The Comfortable Pod podcast and shared his thoughts on a multitude of topics, from his time with the Pistons to his current stint with the Bulls. One of the questions asked was where Drummond sees himself among the […]

Like all teams, the Grizzlies have certainly had their free agency misses along the way, with one particular $94 million contract for a player who would ultimately play under 100 games for the franchise and average less than eight points standing out. But while Chandler Parsons’ perennial injuries made him a notable miss, the Grizzlies […]

Maybe the market for disgruntled Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard wasn’t as vibrant as initially thought. Although the Miami Heat are still reportedly as interested in Lillard as ever, it seems that the Blazers didn’t have a ton of willing suiters when the trade request was first announced. Recently, an anonymous NBA executive opined […]

At this point in the offseason, most NBA teams already have their rosters set for the 2023-24 season. A few minor moves are what’s left to be made in the form of two-way contracts or training camp Exhibit 10 contracts. This season as per the NBA’s new CBA, teams are allowed to have three two-way […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is continuing to amaze fans with an array of trick shots. The Mavs star is currently overseas competing in the FIBA World Cup, and just days after hitting an impressive shot in practice, it seems Doncic has once again pulled a rabbit out of the hat. In a video […]

The Sacramento Kings have added a little bit of championship pedigree to their roster, signing three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee. McGee will add depth at the center position behind three-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis. McGee has bounced around the league over the course of his career, playing for eight different teams so far in his 15 […]

The Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers should have broken through to the Eastern Conference Finals now, at least according to one NBA insider. ESPN expert Stephen A. Smith recently addressed Philadelphia’s playoff shortcomings in the Embiid era and how things could have been different if the Sixers had kept Jimmy Butler around. “If [Butler] had never […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards may be putting his franchise on the map, but that isn’t stopping fellow NBA players from encouraging him to get out. Recently, Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley revealed his opinion on Edwards’ rising profile and how it relates to his future in Minnesota. Beverley stopped by the Gils Arena Show podcast […]

The world of free agency hasn’t always been a happy hunting ground for the Detroit Pistons, and over the years they’ve secured very few players who have really moved the needle for the franchise through this medium – with one notable exception, that is. But while there is a clear best free agent signing in […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley is sick and tired of the media focusing on his friendship with Michael Jordan. Barkley and Jordan were once best friends who played golf together frequently. Now, they have seen each other an estimated three times in the past 25 years. At the time, Michael Jordan won his third consecutive NBA […]

The NBA offseason can be very grueling for fans to get through, especially in the months of August and September when most players are on vacation or quietly working on their games. Over the last few years, however, some of the little-known basketball runs that occur at UCLA in the offseason have been revitalized. At […]

In 29 seasons in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors have never been a major player in free agency. The Raptors have built great teams through the draft and via trades, but have never been a magnet for major free agents. What the Raptors have done in free agency, however, is find under-the-radar free agent signings […]

With 13 players under contract, the Boston Celtics had been eyeing several free agents who would be willing to play on a minimum contract. Glenn Robinson III had been mentioned as a player the Celtics were working out and both TJ Warren and Lamar Stevens have also been in consideration for a roster spot. On […]

Injuries end up playing a role in how every NBA season plays out. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Clippers, they have had to deal with a ton of ailments through the years, almost all of them taking away this organization’s ability to contend for a title. Making the Western Conference Finals for the first time […]

The NBA offseason truly never ends, as there is always some sort of drama playing out right up to the start of the new season. Not only are James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers proving that this year is no different, but Damian Lillard’s situation with the Portland Trail Blazers continues to draw the attention […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most recognized franchises in NBA history. Led by Michael Jordan in the 1990s, this team elevated the NBA into the global brand that we have grown to know and love. They were the rockstars of that era and everywhere the franchise went, international fans flooded the streets just […]

Depending on who you ask, the tale of Ben Simmons is either heartbreaking or frustrating. The former 1st overall pick has missed a significant amount of time for the Brooklyn Nets due to numerous injuries. Some people feel bad for the former Sixers star due to the misfortune he’s had. Others are frustrated with the […]

Gregg Popovich is one of the greatest coaches in the NBA. In fact, the acting president and head coach of the San Antonio Spurs was recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame after five NBA championships and three Coach of the Year awards. Given Popovich’s achievements in the game, have you ever wondered how […]

James Harden is no longer interested in being with the Philadelphia 76ers and claims that Daryl Morey lied to him about an extension this summer, which led to his trade request. But, according to Rachel Nichols, there’s one main reason the guard wants out of the City of Brotherly Love. Nichols, who just joined FS1’s […]