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The first round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is finished, and things are starting to heat up. The best teams in the world have moved on, and games are sure to get more competitive. With second-round games starting Sept. 1, this article will explain everything you need to know for this year’s FIBA […]

The United States men’s national basketball team cruised through play in the group stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup. They won decisively in all of their games, going 3-0 against New Zealand, Greece, and Jordan. Their most recent victory, over Jordan, was their biggest yet, winning 110-62. While Jordan may not be the best […]

With the return of Miles Bridges, re-signing PJ Washington, and drafting Brandon Miller, the Charlotte Hornets get deeper at the wing spots. Depth is one luxury that most NBA teams would love to have if they can afford to and the Hornets pretty much have it all positions. A nice, young talented core supported by […]

As most people predicted, Team USA has been dominating their competition at the FIBA World Cup. Behind the combined efforts of the entire team, the US squad has cruised against their group so far. However, there’s been an interesting change so far. After initially starting for the team, Brandon Ingram has been moved to the […]

Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe and Japan were knocked out of contention from the FIBA World Cup Tuesday with a loss to Australia. But he and the national team still have something to play for. Watanabe and Japan defeated Venezuela Thursday morning, 86-77, to keep their chances of advancing to the 2024 Olympics in Paris […]

Team USA basketball coach Steve Kerr made a lineup change for the blowout win over Jordan, replacing Brandon Ingram  for Josh Hart. Steve Kerr said he would keep it for Team USA’s second-round FIBA World Cup game against Montenegro on Friday. Brandon Ingram had a simple response to the change. “I agreed with him,” Ingram […]

Ever since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen led them to their sixth championship in 1998, the Chicago Bulls have not found much success. There were some glimmers of hope with Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler, but over the last eight seasons, Chicago has made the postseason only two different times and they have failed to […]

The Chicago Bulls are running out of time. They spent a lot of resources to compete in the playoffs but have yet to do so with the core of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Lonzo Ball. Some of their inability to compete at a high level is their fault — but not all […]

Tyrese Haliburton is hoping to be a big reason why the Indiana Pacers get back to being a contender in the Eastern Conference, and the Jan. 30, 2024 matchup on the road against the Boston Celtics is a game that he has circled, as it will be his first appearance on TNT, according to Brian […]

Today, Visual Concepts unveiled brand new information about NBA 2K24’s The City. Set in a new beachfront location with new activities, side quests, and affiliations, The City in NBA 2K24 holds more content than ever before. Despite MyCAREER being a more streamlined experience now, The City still offers plenty of activities and beautiful sights to […]

At last, information on NBA 2K24’s MyCAREER mode finally arrived. For some time, many fans became curious about the new “streamlined” changes that the NBA 2K24 dev team mentioned awhile back. But now we can put our guesses and theories aside and learn everything new with the game’s most popular mode. As we approach NBA […]

For Latvian star and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans, only players born and raised in Latvia should be allowed to don his country’s colors in international tournaments. In a recent interview, Bertans, who was traded to OKC by the Dallas Mavericks last July, made his stance on naturalized players crystal clear with a blunt […]

The Charlotte Hornets may be coming off a terrible 2021-22 season, but it seems like brighter times are right around the corner. With the young, high potential duo of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller leading the way for the moribund franchise, the Hornets should be on the rise soon enough. At the very least, the […]

It sure looks like Dallas Mavericks star  Luka Doncic is excited for their scheduled preseason showdown with his former team, Real Madrid. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the Mavs will be playing a preseason game against the reigning EuroLeague champions on October 10th in Madrid. While it’s historic since it marks 35 years since […]

One of the things that made Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant one of the most iconic basketball players of all time was his sheer force of personality. Bryant was the type of player who had an “it’s my way or the highway” mindset, and that disposition applied both towards his teammates and opponents. But […]

It’s no secret that Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants a trade. The seven-time All-Star is not looking for a rebuild, but rather a shot at an NBA championship, and he believes he can seriously contend with the Miami Heat. Although the Heat haven’t worked a deal for Lillard yet, it’s clear that they’re […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off of a season that saw the growth of plenty of young players including Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In 2023 it will be Chet Holmgren’s turn to take the torch and move forward into NBA stardom, according to the prevailing thoughts of Thunder fans everywhere. Giddey just had […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse knows his baseball. More specifically, the new Sixers mentor knows how to do Craig Kimbrel’s signature setup on the mound. Nurse had the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch on Wednesday ahead of the series finale between the Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank […]

Klay Thompson’s dad, Mychal Thompson, doesn’t see the sharpshooter going anywhere amid concerns about his future with the Dubs. The 33-year-old Thompson is entering the final year of the $189.9 million contract he signed with the Warriors back in 2019. He is going to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2023-24 season. While he […]

The Dallas Mavericks are a consistently competitive franchise, particularly since the turn of the century, a period during which they’ve made the playoffs 18 out of 23 seasons. Though a lot of that success has come from the draft and the trade tables, some savvy free agency moves have also helped to keep them in […]

Devin Booker has had a very good career with the Phoenix Suns since being drafted in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft.  In his career, Booker is averaging 27.8 PPG, 4.5 RPG 5.5 APG. He is considered to be among the best players in the NBA, but the one rough area has been […]

The Denver Nuggets are the team to beat in the NBA’s Western Conference until proven otherwise. That’s the leeway you get when you’re the defending champions. That’s not to say they won’t have their share of teams coming for their throne. The Western Conference got tougher this offseason. The Golden State Warriors added Chris Paul. […]

There is generally no shortage of free agents looking to move to The Big Apple, but historically they bypass Brooklyn (or New Jersey) and head straight to the Knicks. Of course, after the likes of Caris Levert and Joe Harris helped to turn the plucky Nets into an exciting, developing young team, all of a […]

The Golden State Warriors will be led by a roster of veteran players in 2023-2024 that has the potential for another NBA championship ring. Warriors coach Steve Kerr and new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. wanted to return the franchise to its once proud tradition of ‘Strength in Numbers,’ and they believe they have done it […]

Klay Thompson did not look like his former self when he rejoined the Golden State Warriors this past NBA season. The lethal shooter could only do so much with less than a year of playing back from injury. Now, he has gotten accustomed back into the system through a whole postseason run. There are lofty […]

Jamal Murray is having a great offseason. After helping the Denver Nuggets win an NBA title in the 2022-23 NBA campaign, Murray is enjoying some downtime before preparation for the upcoming season gets serious. For now, he’s got some time to chill and hang around guys like Jack Harlow, who even had the point guard […]

In just three seasons in the NBA, Anthony Edwards has rapidly become a human highlight reel, with his incredible offensive talents making him one of the most watchable players in the world at the age of just 22. Less talked about is his defense, but Team USA head coach Steve Kerr has set about changing […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are considered to be a team on the rise. At some point, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and company will need to translate that potential to playoff victories. Edwards’s play in the FIBA World Cup has drawn the attention of superstars like Paul George. The movie star and star guard Edwards made a […]

It’s safe to say that the Sacramento Kings haven’t historically been known as a go-to destination for free agents. The lack of success which saw them make the playoffs just once in their first ten seasons in Sacramento, and miss the postseason 15 consecutive times prior to last year’s breakthrough – along with a questionable […]

Stephen A Smith is not an easy person to impress. The First Take host has seen a lot of basketball and football in his lifetime to know professionally which ones are the most worthy of praise. One particular player that he has kept an eye on since the NBA playoffs was Austin Reaves. The Los […]

The Utah Jazz continue to add to their roster in the hopes of building a deep squad heading to the 2023-24 season. This time, the team signed former lottery pick Romeo Langford to have him  compete for a regular rotation spot in training camp. Langford joined the Jazz on an Exhibit 10 deal, which is […]

Gilbert Arenas provided his theory as to why Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons struggles with shooting so much. It’s no secret that Simmons is not a shooter. While he’s one of the most talented players in the league today — especially when confident — he’s never been comfortable taking jump shots. Right from his Philadelphia […]

Earlier this year, the NBA and the players’ union agreed to no longer test or penalize players regarding marijuana use. Someone tell that to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Cuban admitted that “No lie, I’ve traded guys because they smoke too much,” while appearing on Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley’s podcast, the Pat Bev Pod. […]

One could make the argument that Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the world right now. As he prepares for his 11th NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks, the two-time MVP is not in the news for his talents nor his team’s ambitions for the upcoming season. The talk surrounding Giannis is instead focused […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t help but hit back at US track star Noah Lyles for his rather controversial comments on NBA champions labeling themselves as “World Champions.” For those who missed it, Lyles took offense over the label and mocked the NBA and its players for the rather pretentious tag. Some people agreed […]

The Phoenix Suns announced they will unveil permanent banners and murals as part of a reimagined Ring of Honor at their home arena, Footprint Center, at halftime of their home opener against the Utah Jazz Oct. 28. Suns legends Amar’e Stoudemire and Shawn Marion, who will be inducted into the Ring of Honor this season, […]

Pau Gasol enjoyed an illustrious professional basketball career, winning two NBA titles with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers while also making six All-Star teams across his 18-year career in the Association. Gasol returned to his roots with FC Barcelona before hanging up the sneakers for good in 2021. The Lakers rewarded Gasol’s contributions […]

First things first: Chris Paul will primarily come off the bench with the Golden State Warriors in 2023-24. Steve Kerr might downsize his starting lineup against certain opponents, inserting Paul for Kevon Looney like he did with Jordan Poole last season. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson certainly won’t play 82 games, either, and Golden State’s […]

You’ve probably seen someone say this already in the past 24ish hours, but it bears repeating: the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets have the chance to do the funniest thing ever. The Sixers solving their James Harden situation by trading him back to Brooklyn for Ben Simmons is the blockbuster to end all blockbusters. But […]