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Marcus Smart has spent his entire nine-year NBA career with the Boston Celtics. Entering Year 10, Smart is set to wear a different uniform for the first time, as he was involved in one of this offseason’s biggest trades. The Celtics, along with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies, finalized a three-team trade ahead of […]

The Boston Celtics pulled off one of the offseason’s biggest and most shocking moves, as they executed a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies to land former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis. On the verge of making it back to the NBA Finals this past year, Boston realized they needed a little […]

Fresh off covering the Minnesota Timberwolves, it’s inexplicable to think that there’s another franchise in the NBA that’ll make writing a 10 greatest teams list more difficult to write. But the New Orleans Pelicans franchise is certainly guilty of that, although that may be due to no fault of their own. When the Charlotte Bobcats […]

On the heels of the most chaotic season of his basketball career, Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba is among the players pre-listed by the Ivorian men’s national basketball team to participate in the 2023 FIBA World Cup when it tips-off on Aug. 25. Bamba, now 25-years-old, was the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NBA […]

With the 2023 FIBA World Cup less than three weeks away, the South Sudan Basketball Federation has announced that free agent NBA forward-center Wenyen Gabriel will be joining the men’s national team. Known as the Bright Stars, South Sudan is coached by former NBA guard Royal Ivey (who is also an assistant coach for the […]

NBA players tend to be looked at as the superior talents in the world of basketball. Their high salaries and insane training regimen mixed with 24/7 media exposure are usually why they may be viewed as such. Although, there comes a time when they would have to represent their countries in international play and not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a few big money moves during the 2023 offseason in an attempt to maximize the remaining high-level years of LeBron James’ career. In addition to re-signing Austin Reaves to a four-year, $56 million deal, the Lakers brought back D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura on huge deals, while adding Gabe Vincent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, for most of the 2022-23 season, battled inconsistencies and a jarring lack of spacing. But 2023 has been kinder for the Purple and Gold. Trading away Russell Westbrook did wonders for the team, as that trade brought back D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt, and it opened up a bigger opportunity for […]

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony wants one thing clear: he was not wearing a skirt during his one-on-one battle on the court against Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. In an Instagram post, Anthony tried to correct commenters, who thought, he was not wearing shorts when he tested the mettle of Kiyan. “I’m […]

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is one of the most popular players in the NBA today, and that much is clear after a massive crowd welcomed him when he visited China. In a now viral video circulating online, Harden can be seen getting mobbed by a massive group of raucous fans hoping to get a […]

As he continues to wait for a trade from the New York Knicks, veteran shooting guard Evan Fournier sat out during France’s 90-72 win over Lithuania on Wednesday with a sprained ankle, per The French Basketball Federation. Fournier would sustain the injury during the team’s win over Venezuela on Aug. 7., a matchup in which […]

Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart may be playing for in-state rivals Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks, respectively, but that doesn’t mean that their friendship off the court is any worse because of it. And it seems like their friendship is growing closer by the day, thanks to their offseason stint playing together for Team […]

The Atlanta Hawks have become a bit of an afterthought on the 2023 NBA offseason landscape despite a solid 2023 season. Trae Young has appeared in his usual assortment of offseason videos and open gym games, knocking down jump shots from impossible distances as per usual. Now, the Hawks are hoping that the team can […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has unmasked Josh Hart as Gotham’s newest “bag man.” Fresh off signing a contract extension worth $81 million over four years, Hart immediately endured some light trolling from his teammate. Brunson proudly posted the exchange on his Instagram story. Sitting in the same restaurant but at different tables, Brunson’s […]

The Miam Heat appear to be taking things relatively easy this offseason as they await news of a possible Damian Lillard trade. Jimmy Butler, the breakout star of the 2023 NBA Playoffs alongside Nikola Jokic, seems to be enjoying his time in the spotlight. Regardless of whether a trade for Lillard goes down, the Heat […]

Even at age 38, LeBron James remains arguably the biggest and most popular star in the NBA. So it’s no surprise that his kids, Bronny and Bryce James have been receiving plenty of attention as well with their young basketball careers underway. Talented players in their own right, Bronny recently committed to play college basketball […]

LeBron James’ youngest son, Bryce James, has just made a big move. James, who played his first two years in high school at Sierra Canyon, is taking his talents to Notre Dame High School, as reported by Tarek Fattal of SBLive Sports Wednesday night. This is not the first time Bryce has transferred to a […]

How would NBA stars from years past fair in the league today? It’s a question that fans love to debate. But Rick Barry doesn’t even think it’s a topic worth discussing. The basketball Hall of Fame member dismissed the idea that players of his era wouldn’t be able to hold their own against current NBA […]

While Toronto Raptors veteran guard Dennis Schroder may have earned a journeyman label in the NBA after playing for five different teams over the past five years, the 29-year-old has been a fixture on Germany men’s national basketball team since 2014 and has held the captaincy since 2022. To that point, there’s no team in […]

Controversy and professional athletes go hand in hand. Young stars can often take so much blame for their bad decisions because they live under the spotlight. Zion Williamson has received a bunch of criticism that varies from his weight gain, injury management, and relationship with Moriah Mills. Although, the New Orleans Pelicans star may not […]

The basketball world is eagerly awaiting the official NBA debut of Victor Wembanyama, but before that happens he’ll make another kind of debut – the digital kind. Ahead of the official release of NBA 2K24, which will take place on September 8, basketball’s most popular gaming franchise has been gradually releasing the ratings of a […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has been putting in the work this offseason. That much is clear from a constant stream of workout and training videos posted by the 21-year-old this summer as he gears up for the most important season of his NBA career to this point. Preparing to enter his third season after […]

Coach of the Greek national basketball team has provided an update on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status in the lead-up to the FIBA World Cup, and it’s not one which will fill fans with a whole lot of confidence about the likelihood of the two-time NBA MVP playing at the event. Following the NBA season, in which […]

Pressure is nothing new to the Boston Celtics. The team had surpassed a lot of expectations with their young core of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. A rookie head coach, Joe Mazzulla, was also at the helm last year and he led the team to an insane Eastern Conference Finals run against the Miami Heat. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers, seeking a new home for the future, are planning to construct 76 Place in Center City Philadelphia after its lease ends in the Wells Fargo Center in 2031. The Sixers and the company tasked with the project, 76 Devco, are continuing to reveal key details that include the 18,500-seat arena’s look and […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager and vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka shed light on how contract extension negotiations between the organization and Anthony Davis went down last week. On Aug. 4 — the first day the two sides were eligible to begin talking — the Lakers offered Davis the richest max extension in […]

Nike’s iconic Kobe line is set to continue, with the sporting apparel giant officially confirming the release and unveiling date of its latest shoe after previously announcing their intentions to do so. Posting on Twitter on Wednesday, Nike said: “The newest shoe in the iconic Kobe line is almost here. Tune into SNKRS ‘Live From […]

Cam Reddish believes the Los Angeles Lakers added a versatile, two-way forward when they signed him to a 2-year, $4.6 million minimum contract in free agency. “I think the ability to do it on both sides of the ball,” Reddish, at the Lakers practice facility, told Spectrum Sportsnet when asked what Lakers fans will come […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the most discussed teams this offseason but not necessarily for any reason they may like, with face of the franchise Zion Williamson taking fire on social media for his off-court choices and pre-draft rumors about the team’s willingness to explore a trade centered around the All-Star forward […]

Secret routines and formulae to success are often never revealed to the public. Athletes get in the lab a lot to work on their game but it is not until they are well into retirement that fans get to see how they got their specialty. The Golden State Warriors were always known for their elite […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki couldn’t hold himself from waxing poetic over Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz. The former NBA Most Valuable Player was recently asked about his favorite tennis player and he responded by showing his genuine admiration of Alcaraz. “Of course [I’m] a huge Roger Federer guy. A Nadal fan. I mean it’s […]

If the NBA was still handing out Comeback Player of the Year awards, Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham would presumably be the favorite candidate, after being limited to just 12 games last season due to a shin injury. Now completely healthy, Cunningham is turning heads across the country, utilizing his time with the USA […]

The Dallas Mavericks are adding another piece to the team. Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. has reportedly agreed to a contract with the Mavs, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Free agent F/C Derrick Jones Jr. has agreed to a one-year fully guaranteed deal with the Dallas Mavericks, his agent Aaron Turner of […]

Malika Andrews is set to become ESPN’s new host for the NBA Finals, replacing Mike Greenberg – who has hosted the show for the last two years – next season. Andrews rose to prominence during the 2020 NBA bubble, when she reported for ESPN directly from Orlando. She subsequently replaced Rachel Nichols – who she […]

Stephen Curry isn’t surprised that Anthony Edwards has turned into one of the NBA’s best young players. In fact, Curry claims that he saw big things in Edwards’ future well before the Minnesota Timberwolves took him with the first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. As the Golden State Warriors star tells it, he knew […]

As he continues to recover from a shoulder injury, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski has been progressing nicely and is on pace to be “100 [percent] ready” for NBA Training Camp when it opens on Oct. 3, per Sportal reporter Christos Tsaltas. Pokusevski broke his hand at the beginning of May, fractured his humerus […]

When all is said and done in his career, James Harden will go down as one of the greatest players of his generation. Not too long ago, when he was with the Houston Rockets, no player in the league could stop Harden on the offensive end of the floor, as he led the league in […]

The Phoenix Suns announced they will induct former forwards Shawn Marion and Amar’e Stoudemire into the team’s Ring of Honor during the 2023-24 season. Suns owner Mat Ishbia released a statement in a press release that also included comments from Marion and Stoudemire. “Shawn and Amar’e are two of the very best to ever wear […]

To say that the Washington Wizards have struggled throughout their existence would be a bit of an understatement. While they have won a title and made a handful of NBA Finals, those highs came over 40 years ago, before the team was even known as the Wizards. In terms of recent history, Washington hasn’t had […]