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When it comes to basketball IQ, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes it’s not something everyone in the NBA has. While many on social media mock certain players for their stat lines or occasional airballs, the reality is every player in the league plays at a very high level — after all, you have […]

6-foot-11 center Colin Castleton signed a two-way contract that landed him with the Los Angeles Lakers immediately after the 2023 NBA Draft, but that’s not where the buck stops for the former Florida standout if he has anything to say about it. After dazzling spectators with a skilled display of scoring, passing and low-post defense […]

Dennis Schroder has issued an apology to Maxi Kleber after calling him out for not participating in last year’s Eurobasket with the German national team. The Toronto Raptors point guard’s mea culpa came via the German Basketball Federation, which attempted to squash the roiling beef between Schroder and Kleber by publicly calling for “the end […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking a slow and steady approach this offseason as the James Harden trade saga drags on. Their free agents have all been signed on minimum deals. They haven’t yet extended Tyrese Maxey. It’s an understandable process but one that is not without complications. In a recent interview on 97.5 The Fanatic, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made some massive moves this offseason, but none bigger than trading for 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics. There is no knowing just how the Grizzlies‘ season will turn out, especially with Ja Morant out for the first 25 games of the season due to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going all-in for the 2023-24 season. After re-signing Kyrie Irving to a long-term extension, the team is looking to make a deep postseason run. They’ve already made a couple of moves in the offseason to address some of their problems from last season. Still, there’s more work that needs to be […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers are currently at a standstill with regard to the All-Star’s demands for a trade from the Sixers. So far, Sixers general manager Daryl Morey has not found an exchange he likes for Harden. Add the fact that reigning MVP Joel Embiid may have soft-launched the possibility of playing for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were a franchise that had heightened expectations heading into last season. There was even a juncture when they were first in the Western Conference. Injuries to the likes of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram forced them to slide down and finish ninth in the West. New Orleans has had a relatively […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the latest to join in the fun of picking an all-time NBA starting five, and his selections are sure to turn heads. Starting with the big men, Steph says that he would pick Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal, Hall of Fame power forward Tim Duncan. He would […]

Gilbert Arenas is clearly not a fan of new Phoenix Suns signing Bol Bol. The former Orlando Magic man recently signed a one-year deal with the Suns and could have a prominent role at center as Kevin Durant and company look to deliver a first-ever championship for the franchise. But despite averaging 9.1 points, 5.8 […]

The San Antonio Spurs are pulling out all the stops to ensure Victor Wembanyama reaches his true potential. The organization is about to have a new practice facility ready and it promises to be among the most advanced in the world. It’ll be part of a $500 million complex called The Rock at La Cantera, […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes the Kyrie Irving- Luka Doncic pairing will work as long as each player’s role is clearly understood. Cuban said on NBA Radio that Irving knows that the Mavs are Doncic’s team, and that’s a positive sign for the Mavs’ future. “I think Kyrie is mature to the point now […]

Joel Embiid had the happiest day of his life yesterday. The Philadelphia 76ers finally Anne De Paula, in a ceremony attended by many of his teammates. The Sixers star got a ring that’s arguably much more important than an NBA title. In classic Joel Embiid fashion, the Sixers star’s reception party was just as fun […]

The Denver Nuggets made history this past season by winning their first-ever NBA championship. However, based on head coach Michael Malone’s comments at their championship parade, it seems like Denver isn’t satisfied with getting just one. To do that, the Nuggets might need to pull off another offseason trade to further beef up their roster […]

The New York Knicks were one of the most intriguing teams to watch in the NBA last season. With the addition of Jalen Brunson as the primary ball handler and decision-maker on offense, the Knicks took their game to another level. Guys like Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes had their own explosive stretches during the […]

It truly was another day, another opportunity for Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. On Saturday, Young married his fiancee and longtime girlfriend Shelby Miller as they tied the knot at a ceremony. Footage from the wedding caught them dancing in the ballroom with the text “Forever Young” written on the floor. You can watch it […]

The 2023 offseason will be perhaps the most memorable one for Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. The reigning MVP married his girlfriend, Anne de Paula, in the Hamptons over the weekend. After tweeting about the upcoming wedding with no context, stirring the imaginations of Sixers fans, Embiid officially became a married man at a beautiful […]

Nikola Jokic is fresh off leading the Denver Nuggets to a championship in the 2023 NBA Finals, and from all accounts, has been enjoying a relaxing offseason after enduring the grind of a long season of basketball. However, there is a big question looming over Jokic’s head as to whether or not he will represent […]

Grant Williams is fresh off landing a four-year, $53 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency, and he’s already making waves with his new fanbase. When he hasn’t been busy making a myriad of media-related appearances, Williams has been hosting his annual basketball camp, and he found himself going viral for a hilarious […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the 2023 playoffs by the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. They immediately fired champion tactician Mike Budenholzer and hired first-time head coach Adrian Griffin as the new man in the helm. The Bucks retained most of their guys as they re-signed Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, and Jae […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t be prouder of his second son, Bryce James, as the youngster keeps working on his game. In fact, James even put college scouts and the NBA in notice with his huge praises for his child. On Friday, SLAM HS shared a video showcasing a number of Bryce’s highlight […]

Paul Pierce appeared on the show “It Is What It Is” recently and defended a past take where he said that he was better than Dywane Wade. The Boston Celtics legend made the argument that Wade was surrounded with talent that made the Miami Heat icon better, but if he had played with LeBron James […]

Joel Embiid got married with his longtime partner Anne de Paula on Saturday, and so naturally, his Philadelphia 76ers teammates were in attendance. However, one teammate was noticeably absent from the festivities: James Harden. A photo of Embiid along with Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton and Georges Niang in the wedding celebrations quickly went […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the most exciting and popular franchises in the NBA by most fans’ standards. With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, dunk specialist Andrew Wiggins and the controversial Draymond Green among the starters, the Warriors have become an entirely different branch on the ‘Showtime’ tree out West. Next season, the Warriors […]

Lionel Messi showed some more love for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James following their meeting on Friday prior to Inter Miami’s League Cup opener against Cruz Azul. James was among a plethora of celebrities and sports personalities who went to the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida to watch Messi make his MLS debut with […]

Paul Pierce has been in many discussions around NBA circles. His recent comments about reigning MVP Nikola Jokic not being a top five passer all time drew a lot of flak amongst fans. Now, Pierce is once again being talked about for a hot take of his. In an appearance on Cam’Ron’s talkshow, It Is […]

If you believe the rumors, Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton has been offered up in multiple trade scenarios this offseason, first in the Jazz’s effort to move up in the 2023 NBA Draft and then in conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks. It’s the latter hypothetical that deserves the most attention though. Not because the draft […]

The Toronto Raptors came into this offseason in an interesting situation. After rumors floated around the trade deadline that they might look to blow things up, they opted to stay put and shift that decision to after the season. After Fred VanVleet opted to leave via free agency and join the Houston Rockets, that chatter […]

Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved figures in the history of the National Basketball Association, and the Los Angeles Lakers. A member of the NBA’s recent top 75 players of all-time list, Johnson is widely considered to be a top ten player among most pundits of the game, as well as his peers. […]

The Golden State Warriors are known for their star power. However, during their dynasty, they’ve leaned on valuable depth players as well. That won’t change during the 2023-24 season with the team adding players like Dario Saric and Cory Joseph to the roster. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently commented on Saric and Joseph’s potential […]

It sure looks like Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is pretty happy with how his Drew League debut turned out. Irving played for the first time in his career in the popular pro am league on Saturday, and he definitely impressed everyone with an incredible showing. In fact, the Mavs star even set a record […]

The Golden State Warriors shocked the NBA world by acquiring Chris Paul in an offseason trade. CP3 is an incredible point guard, but his fit is unclear with the Warriors since they have a player by the name of Stephen Curry running the position. That said, Curry could end up playing the two-guard given his […]

Oftentimes, a professional athlete often has to face the reality that the same group of fans that built them up into a national star will tear them down. The legitimacy of the reason doesn’t matter, so much as the catharsis that comes from the mob being appeased, or the vindication felt by someone that’s always […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is just in awe of Lionel Messi after the Argentine star put on a show during his MLS debut with Inter Miami. Messi came in as a second-half substitute in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup opener against Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday. And he surely didn’t disappoint, with Messi […]

Nike continues pumping out the colorways for Grizzlies star Ja Morant and his first signature sneaker, the Nike Ja 1, as they’ve seen a massive increase in popularity for the shoe. Shortly after previewing a new “Halloween” iteration of the Ja 1, Nike released official images of the upcoming Ja 1 “EYBL”. Check out our […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid finally got a ring. And while it’s not the NBA Championship ring that he’s been craving for, what he got this weekend was even more special. Embiid married girlfriend Anne de Paula on Saturday, with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin confirming the union of the longtime couple on Instagram. Rubin shared […]

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving is not only one of the most gifted players to ever play the game but also one of the most passionate players, as evidenced by his nearly annual appearances in Pro-Am leagues. More than just a chance for the average joe to face off against a professional athlete, it’s […]

The NBA has been around for more than 75 years. In a league composed of some of the best basketball players in the world breaking records left and right, it’s no surprise that some stats go unnoticed. But not today. While there are hundreds of interesting things that have transpired in the NBA, narrowing them […]

The Phoenix Suns’ run to the NBA Finals in 2021 was supposed to mark their lasting place as top-tier title contenders around a foundational core. Instead, the reigning Western Conference champs were embarrassed a year later in a historic Game 7 loss to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks during the second round of the […]