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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had a stellar all-around showing, but it wasn’t enough to lift Slovenia past host country Poland at the start of the group play in EuroBasket on Thursday. Doncic was head and shoulders above the competition with 34 points, four rebounds, nine assists, five steals, and two blocks. Poland, however, […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic showed appreciation for Jeanie Buss’ support overseas for Slovenia’s EuroBasket 2025 run, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka pulled up alongside Buss, who was donning a gold Doncic jersey in support for Slovenia’s matchup against Poland. Luka and the Slovenian national team are looking to bounce back from an 84-74 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a few head-scratching moves in free agency this year. From waiving and stretching Damian Lillard’s contract to signing Myles Turner, the Bucks are all-in. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo needs another MVP-caliber season if he wants to lead Milwaukee to another title. Bucks coach Darvin Ham even said that the forward needs to […]

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has been a fixture in international basketball for more than a decade. Ahead of EuroBasket 2025, he revealed that he attempted to persuade rookie teammate Matas Buzelis to join Lithuania for the tournament. Speaking to Lukas Katilius of BasketNews, Vucevic explained that his request came from a belief that Buzelis […]

Height is might in basketball. More often than not, size matters in the sport. In fact, height usually dictates what position a player plays, and it’s no different in the NBA, even during the wake of position-less basketball. But given that the game has been evolving, it doesn’t come as a surprise that some players […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is ready to make another leap following his fourth year in the NBA. He’s always made a name for himself on the court, working his way up to being an integral piece on a championship-caliber team. In year five, Reaves is locked-in on his goals and ultimately working towards […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers signing star Bradley Beal, the basketball world is debating if the move will be fruitful or not after a disappointing stint with the Phoenix Suns. As fans will have predictions on how the Clippers will play with Beal, head coach Tyronn Lue has his own strong opinion on the matter. […]

The Indiana Pacers are gearing up for what could be a rough 2025-26 NBA season with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined due to injury. Haliburton had a strong start to Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder this past spring but unfortunately went down with a torn Achilles later in the first half, […]

Coinciding with Nike and Jordan Brand’s typical retro releases around the holiday season, fans will see the return of yet another OG colorway come later this year. With previous releases like the recent “Concord” 11 or “Black Metallic” Jordan 5, OG colorways are in higher demand than ever, drawing perfect parallels as the “Bugs Bunny” […]

With the NFL season right around the corner, LeBron James is stirring the football conversation once again by sharing his bold prediction for Super Bowl LX. The NBA superstar set the stage for a blockbuster matchup, telling fans to prepare for another Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl showdown. This would mark part three of the modern rivalry […]

The Chicago Bulls are in one of the more bizarre situations in the NBA landscape today. On the one hand, the Bulls finally have some semblance of a young core in Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Matas Buzelis. On the other, the Bulls have yet to sign Giddey to a new contract this offseason, and […]

The Golden State Warriors’ contract stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga is reportedly creating a ripple effect across the rest of the team’s offseason plans, including the future of former Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Warriors’ unresolved negotiations with Kuminga have been a […]

The Boston Celtics have had quite an offseason, unloading both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday via trade and bracing for a year in which Jayson Tatum will be sidelined due to a torn Achilles. This season, a lot of the pressure will fall on the shoulders of Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, two ultra-talented wings […]

The Washington Wizards enter the 2025-26 NBA season as one of the league’s most intriguing rebuilding projects. Their roster blends aging veterans like C.J. McCollum and Khris Middleton with promising young talents such as Alexandre Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and rookie sharpshooter Tre Johnson. Add in recent additions like Marvin Bagley III and a strong Wizards […]

As the Miami Heat hope to reach a championship standard in the 2025-26 season, the team is still looking to round out the roster heading into training camp and eventually the start of the schedule. With the Heat swirling around in rumors about various moves, one player that remains a mystery is guard Terry Rozier. […]

Orlando Magic players continue to make their mark on EuroBasket 2025. One day after Franz Wagner powered Germany to a dominant win over Montenegro in the Group A opener, his Magic teammate Goga Bitadze delivered one of the tournament’s biggest surprises so far by helping Georgia upset defending champion Spain. In Limassol, Cyprus, Georgia shocked […]

After it appeared that Malik Beasley was in the clear from a gambling investigation, that might not be the case. Still, various teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, have checked in. After a sports gambling investigation and a potential return, would Beasley reunite with his former team? The Timberwolves, Pistons, New York Knicks, […]

Ja Morant has had an eventful summer, from the launch of his media company, Catch12, to his highly successful China tour with Nike to celebrate the release of the Nike Ja 3. With another five weeks before the start of training camp, the Memphis Grizzlies star is continuing to maximize his offseason. Now, Morant is […]

Following reports that ESPN could demote Dorus Burke for NBA broadcasts following her 2024-25 performance, the news has been confirmed, as longtime commentator Tim Legler gets the bump. The Athletic reports ESPN is promoting Legler, who will be joining Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson for the company’s NBA Finals broadcasts. Jefferson worked his first NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka showed his continuous support for his guard Luka Doncic ahead of EuroBasket 2025. Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss flew to Poland to support Doncic, as well as Pelinka, which Luka was very appreciative as he competes for Slovenia. Pelinka explained why it was important for him to show Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently revealed their schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign, the first full season with Luka Doncic at the helm. Doncic has been on a press tour this summer showing off his new slimmed-down physique in the wake of his contract extension with Los Angeles. The Lakers of course acquired Doncic in […]

When will Jonathan Kuminga’s situation with the Golden State Warriors be solved? This is a question all Warriors fans, as well as players like Brandin Podziemski, want to know. Kuminga remains the biggest question mark and domino yet to fall this NBA offseason, as his restricted free agency has been a messy affair to sort […]

As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, ESPN’s panel of NBA insiders has projected the Orlando Magic as one of the top contenders in a wide-open Eastern Conference. According to the network’s predictions, the Magic are expected to finish as the third seed with a 50-32 record, behind only the Cleveland Cavaliers (59-23) and the New […]

The New York Knicks made a rather controversial move this offseason. Despite making it to the Eastern Conference Finals, New York fired their head coach, Tom Thibodeau. While it wasn’t entirely surprising, the decision to fire Thibodeau was met with criticism from a large portion of the fanbase. Now, a former head coach has expressed […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards keeps it real with an NSFW moment on the Great Wall of China. The Timberwolves guard went viral with an NSFW reaction that fans can’t stop talking about. He quipped, “This sht steep as f*ck,” while touring one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. His raw reaction made headlines for […]

It wasn’t all that long ago when Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors broke onto the scene to become the NBA’s latest dynasty, winning three championships in a four-year span. The two-time MVP and four-time champion is now 37 years old and approaching the end of what has been a legendary career. However, 37 […]

As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, ESPN’s panel of insiders released their projected records for all 30 teams, forecasting contenders, play-in hopefuls, and bottom-tier finishers. Among the Western Conference field, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are predicted to be neck-and-neck for the final guaranteed playoff position. ESPN projects the Lakers to finish […]

NBA 2K26 did the Sacramento Kings no favors. The ratings flatten roles, misread fit, and misprice impact across a roster that now leans heavily on craft scoring around a hub big. The result: the wrong players are boosted, the right connective tissue is discounted, and the Kings’ true win conditions aren’t reflected. Here’s where 2K […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue revisited the 2019 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which will go down in history as the initial step toward reaching the franchise’s first NBA championship. Now, Gilgeous-Alexander is a full-fledged reigning MVP, champion, and one of the league’s emerging stars. However, looking back, Lue, who […]

The Utah Jazz have been at the center of an ongoing rebuild for the last three years. After a miserable 17-65 finish in the 2024-25 NBA season, fans expected NBA 2K26 to reflect the Jazz’s struggles more accurately. However, the ratings assigned to this roster tell a very different story. Some players were clearly overrated […]

The Brooklyn Nets went through one of the busiest offseasons in the NBA. They traded for Michael Porter Jr., drafted multiple intriguing rookies like Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, and Danny Wolf, and reshaped their roster with a mix of youth, scoring, and versatility. Yet, when NBA 2K26 dropped its official player ratings, Nets fans were […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is no stranger to questions about legacy. With four championships, two MVPs, and a resume that redefined the modern NBA, Curry has nothing left to prove individually. Yet, as he approaches his 37th birthday this season, the sharpshooter remains locked in on one goal: contending for another title alongside […]

NBA 2K26 is about to hit the shelves, with early access to the game being available on the 29th of August and the game going live globally on the fifth of September. While the popularity of the famous basketball game franchise has gone down over the years, there are no comparable alternatives to the game […]

Coming off a dream (regular) season, the Cleveland Cavaliers may very well get some love from NBA 2K, their horrific playoff exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers notwithstanding. NBA 2K26 is about to hit the shelves, both physical and digital ones, starting on the fifth of September, although those who want to access […]

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia could be in a world of trouble after two minority owners filed a lawsuit against him over alleged conflicts of interest and withheld information, among others, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes reported on Wednesday. Holmes noted that the complainants—Andy Kohlberg and Scott Seldin—are “holdovers from the previous regime under former owner Robert […]

New York Knicks veteran player Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t one to mince words. As was the case in the aftermath of the shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.  Towns took to his X page to express his dismay at the shooting.  “Heartbroken for the families affected by the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis, […]

Over the past couple of seasons, one of the biggest false narratives from fans and media surrounding LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is that he chooses to sit out games, especially back-to-backs. What a lot of those people don’t seem to realize is that the game restrictions and limitations are coming from the team and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue won a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. It was an improbable run that will forever link them together even though they’ve gone their separate ways. But rumors are swirling that they could end up reuniting on the Clippers. The 40-year-old […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the wider state sports community have expressed deep sorrow following a tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in south Minneapolis on Wednesday. Two young children, ages 8 and 10, were killed, and 17 others, including 14 children between the ages of 6 and 15, were injured in the attack. Three […]