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The Philadelphia 76ers are currently preparing for what could be a make-or-break season as it pertains to the Joel Embiid era. Embiid has spent the majority of the last two years on the sidelines recovering from various injuries, and that, combined with Paul George’s disastrous signing, resulted in the 76ers missing the playoffs altogether a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been in the headlines for the past few weeks after a report came out that Steve Ballmer may have been paying Kawhi Leonard under the table. Since then, many have been trying to find out if the report is true, and Ballmer has even done an interview to try to […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant reflected on his exit from the Phoenix Suns, including the lack of communication ahead of last year’s trade deadline. Durant’s trade to the Rockets made them contenders ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. However, Kevin was hurt by how things went down with the Suns. When Durant found out he was […]

Nobody knows when LeBron James will decide to hang up his sneakers. Some said James will do so during the NBA Summer League. But his inevitable retirement may come later than most anticipate. According to reports, James won’t stop playing until he gets a shot at playing with his son Bryce, per Ashish Mathur of […]

Easily one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important questions that must be answered this upcoming season pertains to the long-term fit of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. In all likelihood, Reaves will turn down his player option after this season and could command a contract in the ballpark of $30 to $35 million per […]

The Utah Jazz enter the 2025-26 NBA season in the midst of a transformation, one that reflects both the ambitions of their front office and the risks inherent in building around youth. Gone are veterans like Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson, two of the most experienced guards on the roster in recent years. In their […]

The Sacramento Kings entered the 2025 NBA offseason knowing they needed to make a statement. After back-to-back years of inconsistency and a failure to firmly plant themselves as a Western Conference contender, the Kings took a risk by reshaping their backcourt. The centerpiece move was acquiring veteran guard Dennis Schröder, a steady hand at point […]

Businessman and father of the Ball Brothers, the 57-year-old LaVar Ball had his right foot and part of his lower right leg amputated earlier in February 2025. The amputations were done in three stages due to an infection caused due to diabetes, something LaVar blamed his own carelessness for. The American businessman was seen walking […]

The New York Knicks filled one of their last remaining roster spots with a former Brooklyn Nets forward. Tosan Evbuomwan agreed to a two-way contract with New York ahead of training camp, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. Evbuomwan joins Trey Jemison III and Kevin McCullar Jr. as the Knicks’ two-way players to begin the 2025-26 […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting ready for the 2025-26 NBA season. PJ Washington and the Mavs recently agreed to a contract extension, as the versatile forward prepares for his second full season with Dallas. Washington will play a big role once again during the 2025-26 season. Although training camp is still a few weeks away, […]

Kevin Durant is aging like fine wine; even at 36 years of age, he averaged 26/6/4 in his final season with the Phoenix Suns. With Durant still near the top of his game, the Houston Rockets looked at him as the final piece to their championship puzzle, someone who could help elevate them from just […]

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is a sprint, and after their Game 1 defeat against the Atlanta Dream, the Indiana Fever suddenly find themselves with their backs against the wall. But a best-of-three series means that the series shifted to Indianapolis for Game 2, and the Fever, rallying behind their passionate fanbase at […]

With Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, Greece achieved a milestone in the recently concluded EuroBasket after finishing on the podium for the first time in 2009. Greece won the bronze medal after defeating Finland in the third-place game, 92-89, on Sunday at Arena Riga in Latvia. It was also Antetokounmpo’s first medal […]

The 2025 EuroBasket final between Germany and Turkey was a thrilling game that went down to the final seconds, with the Germans taking home gold. But days later, fans are still talking about Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun following the Greece-Turkey semifinal game. Turkey defeated Greece handily, 94-68, in […]

With NBA training camps set to open next month, there is one major name still on the free agency market without a contract in Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. The Warriors were unwilling to engage in potential sign-and-trade opportunities and have held firm on their offer, as per ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver offended many hardcore basketball fans when, in response to both the rising costs for consuming the product and the league’s prominent presence on social media, he referred to the NBA as a highlights-based sport. While there are some analysts like Tim Legler who emphasize nuance and strategy, Silver’s remarks illustrate how […]

The New York Knicks decided to shake things up this offseason, firing Tom Thibodeau after their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers, and hiring Mike Brown as their new head coach. While the bulk of the Knicks’ roster was already complete, the team still had two-way contract slots available. The Knicks made a […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant is one of the NBA’s most electric players, but he’s also got a serious eye for style when it comes to his footwear. As the new season approaches, Morant’s third signature Nike Ja 3 is preparing to be rolled out in full force. However, he continues to work with […]

The NBA, like other sports leagues, is filled with what-ifs. With so many factors at play, some changes in the variables had the power to change the course of history. While it’s great to appreciate what has happened, the offseason is a great chance to reflect and to ponder on alternate scenarios and the ripples […]

With the Denver Nuggets preparing for the 2025-26 season, there is no denying that the team will always be in discussion to win championships as they’re led by star Nikola Jokic. As fans lock in their predictions for the Nuggets’ 2025-26 season, Aaron Gordon would make a “greatest of all time” (GOAT) claim regarding Jokic. […]

Luka Doncic has been a superstar right from his first year in the NBA. Since his arrival at the Dallas Mavericks as the third overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, he has gone from strength to strength, with his cumulative averages of 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists over seven seasons, confirming what […]

When NBA legend Kobe Bryant first burst onto the scene for the Los Angeles Lakers, he was signed to Adidas at the time and serving as one of their biggest signature athletes. The partnership created iconic sneaker silhouettes like the Adidas Kobe 1 and the Adidas Crazy 8. However, none of Bryant’s signature shoes have […]

While the Indiana Pacers will be without their franchise star Tyrese Haliburton for the 2025-26 NBA campaign, they’re keeping vibes high in Indianapolis as they continue to grow their newfound success. They’ll be focused on reaching the NBA Finals once again, but it continues to be an eventful offseason for Haliburton as he preps for […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2025 offseason has revolved strictly around one player, Jonathan Kuminga. The franchise has tabled three offers that restrict the player’s say over his own future, which has effectively been the sticking point in negotiations thus far. Kuminga arrived at the Warriors after being selected 7th overall in the 2021 NBA draft. Interestingly enough, the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams took a significant step in his rehab from a torn wrist injury. After Williams revealed playing with a torn ligament in his right wrist throughout the Thunder’s championship postseason run, he underwent surgery during the offseason. Jalen was seen wearing the brace at various events throughout the summer until […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season just weeks away, Orlando Magic assistant coach God Shammgod revealed that the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was a defining factor in his decision to leave the Dallas Mavericks. Speaking on the Come And Talk 2 Me podcast, Shammgod detailed how the blockbuster deal reshaped the […]

For three decades, Allen Iverson became one of the most influential players in NBA history. A history that will be documented in an upcoming Prime Video series, per Sports on Prime. A man that needs no introduction. ALLEN IV3RSON premieres October 23. pic.twitter.com/McsF6qWwzE — Sports on Prime (@SportsonPrime) September 16, 2025 The series “Allen Iv3rson” […]

San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama has been busy during the offseason, but not only on the basketball court. The Spurs star added a new chapter to his growing profile by making a cameo on Futurama. In a surprising move, Wemby voiced an alien basketball player in the popular animated series. It is another sign […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves in a fascinating, almost paradoxical position heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. On one hand, they are still building around their young core of Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, and 2025 lottery pick Yang Hansen. On the other hand, the franchise has unexpectedly doubled down on its […]

The Houston Rockets are no longer the rebuilding side that once banked on lottery luck and youth development. Their blockbuster acquisition of Kevin Durant signaled a dramatic shift: this team wants to win now. Surrounding Durant with Alperen Şengün’s unique skill set, Jabari Smith Jr.’s developing two-way presence, and the stabilizing veteran hand of Fred […]

The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2025-26 NBA season at a crossroads. After two years defined by injuries, suspensions, and roster turbulence, this year feels like a genuine reset. Ja Morant is back at the helm, Jaren Jackson Jr. remains the franchise cornerstone on the defensive end, and the front office has spent the offseason shoring […]

The Golden State Warriors’ prolonged negotiations with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga have drawn interest from rival teams, most notably the Sacramento Kings. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, the Kings believe the 22-year-old forward is interested in joining them if a sign-and-trade agreement can be reached. Amick reported Tuesday that while both the Kings […]

It’s been quite the interesting offseason for future NBA Hall of Famer Damian Lillard, who tore his Achilles to end his season with the Milwaukee Bucks during last year’s playoffs, and then saw the Bucks release him in an effort to sign free agent center Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers. Lillard has since […]

It’s not every day that the NBA commissioner says a trade was a “kick in the a–,” but that’s exactly what Adam Silver said regarding the Dallas Mavericks’ highly controversial Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Silver, who has been the subject of a conspiracy theory in which he allegedly ordered the Doncic […]

Ever since the sports world was shocked when the Dallas Mavericks traded star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, there is no denying that the partnership between him and LeBron James would be dangerous. With the Lakers preparing for the 2025-26 season, James would speak about Doncic and how much of a student of […]

As Luka Doncic prepares for his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 26-year-old reflected on a memorable piece of advice from Kobe Bryant. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Doncic revealed the late Lakers legend once warned him about the challenges he would face entering the NBA as a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to dominate the headlines, showing few signs of slowing down while still facing constant speculation about his future. In a recent episode of The Hoop Collective, Brian Windhorst revealed that this season could mark a turning point. Some insiders believe it might be the last year. Still, Windhorst […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are just over a month away from kicking off their 2025 NBA season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo still on the roster despite an offseason full of rampant trade speculation. Antetokounmpo has been keeping busy representing his native country of Greece in the EuroBasket tournament, which recently concluded with a Germany win over Turkey. […]

On Monday, Giannis Antetokounmpo helped lead Greece to a bronze medal at EuroBasket. A 92-89 victory over Finland that was emotional to say the least with Giannis in tears following the win. However, his triumph was marred by tragedy. After Greece lost to Turkey in the semifinal, Giannis’s wife, Mariah, received a vicious message on […]