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While the Los Angeles Lakers await training camp for the upcoming 2025-26 season, superstar Luka Doncic has been participating in the EuroBasket tournament for his native Slovenia. Doncic’s slimmed-down frame and improved conditioning have been evident so far in the tournament, as he has put together several impressive performances for his home country. On Sunday, […]

LeBron James has made one thing clear about his future. Coaching is not part of the plan for James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was asked once again if he would ever consider trading his Lakers jersey for a clipboard once his playing days are over. James’s answer was as decisive as it has ever […]

Four-time WNBA champion and former Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. The 36-year-old was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2011 draft and retired in January 2023. Moore was one of the nine members inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday. And for the occasion, […]

Dwight Howard officially reached basketball’s highest honor with his enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The former Orlando Magic star made clear what he believes is the real reason behind Howard’s Hall of Fame career. Howard pointed to former Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy as the driving force during his peak […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are starting to turn their attention away from the 2025 championship they just won and toward the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, which is slated to begin in a month and a half. The Thunder are returning almost the exact same roster from last year that bulldozed through the Western Conference playoffs […]

Former Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd was brutally honest as Team USA’s “Redeem Team” was entered this weekend as a team entry in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Kidd provided a veteran presence to the winning effort, but played only a little over 13 minutes per game, averaging 1.6 points and two […]

With plenty of big names being enshrined into the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame this Saturday, Carmelo Anthony’s speech is already shaping up to be one of the best of the weekend. Carmelo Anthony delivered a powerful ode to basketball during his speech, and he also paid tribute to his late father who passed away […]

Among the big names selected to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend was former NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony. Even without any NBA championship rings, Anthony’s resume is as good as anyone else’s. One of the most gifted scorers the game has ever seen, Anthony delivered a powerful message during his Hall […]

Tyrese Haliburton, one of the NBA’s brightest stars, couldn’t resist taking a jab at Kawhi Leonard’s recent “no-show” controversy with Aspiration. The Los Angeles Clippers star has been under fire after reports revealed he signed a questionable endorsement deal with the fraudulent tree-planting company. And now, the whole NBA world, including fellow players, is talking […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James was inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the USA’s 2008 Redeem Team and discussed what playing alongside Kobe Bryant meant to him. James soaked in the moment he wore his jacket for the first time. The future first-ballot inductee talent received the fame orange jacket that […]

One of the most publicized beefs in the NBA the past several years was between Shaquille ‘Shaq’ O’Neal and Dwight Howard. That beef has since been squashed ahead of Dwight Howard’s Hall of Fame induction, with Shaq finally giving the former Orlando Magic big man his flowers. While Shaq claimed that there never was a […]

The 2008 Olympics was a tipping point for American-born NBA stars. After an embarrassing showing in 2004, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, and other All-Stars had seen enough. They banded together to represent the U.S. in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The result is one of the greatest Olympic rosters of all […]

LeBron James had a quiet but powerful moment in Springfield on Saturday night. The Los Angeles Lakers star wasn’t taking the stage for his own Hall of Fame induction just yet, but he still commanded the spotlight. James received the famed orange jacket as part of the 2008 USA Men’s National Team, known as the […]

The 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony is a big one for LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Wade was inducted into the Hall back in 2023, and James will join him shortly after he retires. But both players were in attendance this weekend as the 2008 Team USA gold medal squad, dubbed the ‘Redeem Team,’ […]

The beef between Shaquille ‘Shaq’ O’Neal and Dwight Howard is officially over. The beef has been over for quite some time now, but it was made official prior to Dwight Howard being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. It’s a well deserved honor for one of the best big men to play in the […]

Serbia’s EuroBasket 2025 dreams came crashing down in Riga, where Finland shocked the favorites with a 92-86 win in the Round of 16 on Saturday. The result ended Nikola Jokic’s campaign early for the second consecutive tournament and propelled Finland into the quarterfinals for the second straight time in their history. Utah Jazz forward Lauri […]

Finland produced the biggest shock of EuroBasket 2025, perhaps even the century, by knocking out tournament favorites Serbia 92-86 in the Round of 16 at Arena Riga on Saturday. The loss cut short Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s run, sending the three-time NBA MVP home early for the second tournament in a row. This was […]

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis delivered a dominant performance for Latvia on Saturday, though it was not enough to prevent an 88-79 defeat to Lithuania in the Round of 16 at FIBA EuroBasket 2025. Porzingis finished with game-highs across nearly every statistical category, posting 34 points, 19 rebounds, two blocks, one steal and one assist […]

Since the Cleveland Cavaliers were established in 1970, they’ve made five NBA Finals trips and won one championship. The Cavs have retired seven jersey numbers throughout their time and have had some very exciting teams in the smaller market that Cleveland is. Cavs history will always be tied to the legacy of LeBron James, but […]

It wasn’t just Pat McAfee hyping up Oklahoma to defeat Michigan. A famed Oklahoma alum is also pulling for the Sooners to come out on top, NBA player Trae Young. Before Saturday’s game, the former Oklahoma basketball standout pulled out all the stops. Even made a strong prediction for the outcome of the game, per […]

Germany punched its ticket to the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals with an 85-58 win over Portugal on Saturday in Riga, riding a late surge to secure the result. Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner played a central role in the victory, continuing his strong tournament run. Wagner finished with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and a […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is preparing for a much-anticipated rookie year. Indeed, an inordinate amount of pressure is being brought to bear on the young hotshot from Duke. As a result, Flagg has found a way to keep him calm and motivated, NBA 2k. It’s true. Ronnie Singh “Ronnie 2k” is the face of […]

A lot of NBA fans will feel old when they watch the enshrinement ceremony for the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, especially when two of the best players of the mid-2000s to mid-2010s in Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard will be immortalized in the very exclusive club consisting of the most esteemed […]

In this NBA 2K26 Review, we look at Visual Concept’s latest entry in the series, its gameplay, various modes, and new features. NBA 2K26 brings back a familiar gameplay experience, but with an all-new motion engine, enhanced rhythm shooting, and more. Furthermore, MyCAREER’s new Story takes MP’s talents to Europe, featuring over a dozen levels […]

The San Antonio Spurs finally seem ready to make a big jump in the Western Conference standings after assembling an abundance of young talent over the last few years. One cannot account for injury misfortune, however. Rookie guard Dylan Harper, the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft, underwent surgery on Friday to repair […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Thomas Sorber will miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season after suffering a torn right ACL during an offseason workout, the team announced Friday afternoon. Sorber was drafted 15th overall by the Thunder in June’s draft as a young building block for the future of the team’s frontcourt alongside Chet Holmgren. […]

New York Knicks fans have seen some of the best, most entertaining players in NBA history. They’ve all played at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and thrilled Madison Square Garden crowds. But who are the best and greatest Knicks players in history? We’ll try to figure that out here with the all-time top-10 Knicks player […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued a busy offseason on Friday by making a significant hire within their front office. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the team has hired Acie Law as Director of Player Personnel. Law has served as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Director of Amateur Scouting since 2022 and won a championship with the team […]

The Boston Celtics are undoubtedly one of the most historic franchises in the NBA. Since their formation in the mid-1940s, the C’s have produced the most Hall of Famers, and with their NBA Finals victory in 2024, the Celtics broke their tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most championships in NBA history with […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams called out ESPN’s Stephen A Smith, he addressed NIL’s impact on collegiate athletes in the same interview. When the topic was mentioned, Williams jokingly expressed frustration for narrowly missing out on the opportunity after entering the NBA in 2022. However, after Jalen signed a five-year extension worth $287 […]

While NBA superstars have taken the spotlight at this year’s EuroBasket, it’s hard to overlook the presence of former NBA players in the tournament. Clearly, their experience and growth have warranted another NBA look. Here is a look at 10 ex-NBA players at EuroBasket who deserve an NBA return. Check out the gallery. Willy Hernangomez […]

As the saga surrounding Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard continues, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacted to the bombshell with his own take. Before the NBA launched its initial investigation, the Clippers responded to allegations against Ballmer and Leonard. And as NBA circles await for the results of the league’s findings, […]

For the better part of the last half-decade, the Portland Trail Blazers have been mired in mediocrity, unable to reclaim the magic that once made them a perennial playoff presence in the Western Conference. Four consecutive seasons without a playoff berth created tension within the fan base and doubt across the league about whether the […]

As Ja Morant prepares for a scoring title chase kind of comeback season, the Memphis Grizzlies superstar is not just bringing his explosive court presence back to the FedExForum. No, the 25-year-old phenom is bringing an arsenal of fresh Nike Ja 3 colorways that are as bold, rugged, and fearless as Morant’s playing style. With […]

They played against each other plenty of times, most notably in the 2008 Western Conference Finals and the Olympics, but Pau Gasol and Carmelo Anthony’s careers are uniquely linked, thanks to an unfortunate injury and the Portland Trail Blazers. Anthony and Gasol’s NBA careers overlapped quite a bit; Gasol entered the league in 2001 as […]

Cam Thomas ended his free agent stalemate with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer. The 23-year-old will hit unrestricted free agency next summer and have a no-trade clause during this season. The failed contract negotiation confirms what Brooklyn fans should have already known: the Nets do not consider Thomas […]

Luka Doncic is living his best life at EuroBasket. On Thursday, Doncic scored 37 points in Slovenia’s 106-94 win over Israel. Plus, he is keeping it all in the family. On Friday, a clip of Doncic dunking on his father during a practice with the Slovenian team went viral. Luka Doncic with a poster on […]

Amidst Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard’s investigation conducted by the NBA, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban weighed in on “Uncle Dennis” and his potential involvement. After Cuban claimed to side with the Clippers owner as a member of Team Ballmer, Mark believes Aspiration, the now-bankrupt company that allegedly paid […]

Greece head coach Vassilis Spanoulis criticized officiating standards at EuroBasket 2025 after his team’s 96-80 win over Spain, arguing that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has not received fair treatment compared with other international stars such as Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. In his postgame press conference via Eurohoops, Spanoulis highlighted the disparity in […]