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When you have a name like Karl-Anthony Towns, it lends itself to nicknames, as The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon knows, but not many can be worse than one given to KAT by his New York Knicks teammate, Josh Hart. During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Towns was asked to rate various nicknames. At […]

One of the Brooklyn Nets’ reported signings will not make it to training camp amid a roster crunch. Ricky Council IV won’t sign with the Nets due to an injury, according to NetsDaily. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Aug. 1 that Council was signing a one-year deal with Brooklyn. However, the team never officially announced […]

Following a tumultuous 2024-25 season in which the Dallas Mavericks were heavily criticized, to put it mildly, over the shocking Luka Doncic trade, the team is ready to compete off the heels of drafting Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick. With NBA training camps set to open at the end of the month, […]

Houston Rockets rising star big man Alperen Sengun had a coming out party this summer at EuroBasket for Turkey. Turkey ended up in the gold medal game, and to get there they had to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece in the EuroBasket Semifinals. The Milwaukee Bucks star struggled in that game being guarded by Ercan […]

It must be the dull days of the NBA offseason when hypotheticals start making headlines. One debate that has seemingly garnered steam on social media is whether or not former NBA star Tracy McGrady would have NBA titles playing alongside a prime Shaq like the late Kobe Bryant did. A few months ago, Tracy McGrady […]

The Washington Wizards have assembled an intriguing mix of young players with potential for the 2025-26 season. With two-way contracts, NBA teams are able to keep tabs on young players they are interested in without having to use a standard roster spot. The Wizards made such a roster move this weekend with the late offseason […]

As the Boston Celtics prepare for the 2025-26 season, the team will look a little different with some subtractions, though it will be led by star Jaylen Brown as Jayson Tatum recovers from an Achilles injury. With the Celtics signing players to round out their roster for the upcoming season, Brown had something to say […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had somewhat of a busy offseason this summer, re-signing Luka Doncic on a new contract to remain the face of the franchise for years to come and bringing in some savvy buyout market additions in Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton. It’s all been a part of a larger effort to […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has made a career out of stealing the spotlight at Chase Center, but this weekend he shared it with one of tennis’ all-time greats. Before the highly anticipated Laver Cup match between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz, Curry joined Roger Federer at center court for the pre-match coin toss […]

With the 2025-26 NBA regular season rapidly approaching, and a showdown against the Golden State Warriors on the books for October 21, Los Angeles Lakers fans are looking to configure the clearest path to another Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy for LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and company. While the Lakers did make improvements over the offseason, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies finished with a 48-34 record a season ago, placing them eighth in the Western Conference where they would eventually beating the Dallas Mavericks during the Play-In Tournament to earn a Playoffs berth. They were swept by the eventual champions Oklahoma City, but star point guard Ja Morant also suffered an injury during […]

The Memphis Grizzlies underwent a lot of changes since 2025 began. Tuomas Iisalo took over as Memphis’ head coach just before the playoffs began. The Grizzlies followed up a first round loss by trading Desmond Bane away. However, there is optimism around the newest addition to a roster built around Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja […]

Ahead of Dallas Mavericks All-Star center Anthony Davis’ first full season with his new team, he returned to playing full court 5-on-5, according to a new report. Davis and Klay Thompson reportedly spent time bonding together during the offseason. As Thompson enters his second season with the Mavericks, he and Davis are expected to lead […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the more interesting teams to watch as NBA training camps begin. The Nets used all five of their first-round picks in this year’s NBA Draft, flooding their team with a lot of young talent. While Jordi Fernandez is entering his second season as head coach, he already has a […]

The big question for the Milwaukee Bucks this summer has been how to retain two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. That process began by waiving and stretching the remaining years on Damian Lillard’s contract to make room for center Myles Turner. Beyond that, Milwaukee’s additions were limited—guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris joined the roster, but […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Washington Wizards will be chuck-full of young prospects as they continue to navigate a rebuild. The Wizards are not going to be contending for anything anytime soon, but they have managed to assemble an intriguing group of prospects. Playing time is going to be crucial […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the New Orleans Pelicans are a team looking to turn things around and compete in the Western Conference. Going back to last season’s trade deadline, the Pelicans made a couple of trades to shake up their core in trading Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors and […]

The Brooklyn Nets took a swing on another reclamation project this week, acquiring guard Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks for cash considerations. Bufkin, the No. 15 pick in the 2023 draft, never got his career off the ground in Atlanta while battling injuries. The trade marks the fourth salary dump of the offseason for […]

For Carmelo Anthony, he is learning to bask in the present day. The retired former New York Knicks star was just inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. After four Olympic medals, 28,000 career points, 10-time NBA All-Star, as well as other accomplishments throughout his NBA career spanning 22 seasons. In his acceptance […]

Small-market NBA team cycles are often the same: develop talent, enjoy a brief contention window, and then watch as financial realities force a rebuild. However, the Memphis Grizzlies could break that mold as Robert Pera has the power to shatter that glass ceiling with a sledgehammer. A perfect storm of extraordinary wealth growth, locked-in star […]

The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025-26 NBA season following a Western Conference Semifinals exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. They finished fourth in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record, dealing with a number of injuries and locker room issues throughout the season, including a mid-season firing of head coach Mike Malone. […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe had a pretty surreal moment this week when he linked up with Dwyane Wade, a player he was compared to pre-draft, at the Aramis launch event in Bloomingdale. Aramis, a fragrance brand under Estée Lauder, has been working with Wade as part of his off-court business moves. The Hall […]

The Charlotte Hornets head into their 2025-26 training camp with a lot to prove. Charles Lee went 19-63 in his first season as a head coach in the NBA. However, LaMelo Ball’s injury was one of many that he had to contend with. With training camp looming, he has a lot of decisions to make, […]

The Detroit Pistons are continuing their rebuild following a 44-38 finish during the 2024-25 season, securing the six-seed in the Eastern Conference and heading back to their first NBA Playoffs since the 18-19 season. Even more impressively, head coach JB Bickerstaff managed the winning record following one of the worst seasons in league history at […]

As there are rumors swirling around Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and what the team plans to do with his $26.6 million contract, there seems to be a bevy of scenarios and pathways the organization can take. With Heat star Tyler Herro set to miss the start of the season, the team will have to […]

The Utah Jazz are coming into the new 2025-26 NBA season after having finished with the worst record in the league at 17-65. It marked a franchise record for losses and the first time the Jazz have ever lost more than 60 games in a season. Nevertheless, the were rewarded accordingly with the fifth overall […]

The Dallas Mavericks signed guard D’Moi Hodge on Friday, the team announced. Dallas further boosts its guard depth with the signing, a move that comes just a day after it was reported that the Mavs and Dennis Smith Jr. agreed to a contract. Hodge played with the Greek team Aris Thessaloniki during the 2024-25 campaign. […]

With Miami Heat star Tyler Herro expected to miss eight weeks, that leaves the opportunity for many players on the team to step up to start off the season like Andrew Wiggins. While there will be rumors around the Heat and Wiggins throughout the season regarding his potential trade status, the team has a plan […]

Making a mark at the college level is a great way to materialize an NBA dream. However, having college success isn’t a surefire way of carving out a successful NBA career. Here are the 10 best college players with the most disappointing NBA careers. Check out the gallery. 10. Adam Morrison Adam Morrison was arguably […]

The Dallas Mavericks have plenty of veteran leadership on the 2025-26 NBA team. D’Angelo Russell, who signed with the Mavs this offseason, recently used a “Halloween party” example to explain Anthony Davis’ veteran leadership. “You obviously know, with AD (Davis), what you’re gonna get,” Russell recently said, via The Backyard Podcast w/ D’Angelo Russell. “AD’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder used one of the deepest rotations in the NBA to secure the franchise’s first championship. With the start of the 2025-26 regular season on the horizon, the Thunder are favored to go back-to-back. Thanks to the addition of Nikola Topic to a crowded bench mob featuring Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace, […]

With everything that has happened with the Phoenix Suns, the majority team owner, Mat Ishbia, continues to keep the fans engaged. In the 2023 season, Ishbia announced the Suns would livestream their games. This was a first, considering Bally Sports previously had the rights to broadcast the games. Fans were able to watch through Suns […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are fresh off a Western Conference Finals appearance for the second straight year, falling 4-1 to the eventual champions in the Oklahoma City Thunder. Posting a 56-26 record while finishing third overall in the Western Conference, the Timberwolves managed to take out formidable squads in the Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) and the […]

With Miami Heat star Tyler Herro set to miss the start of the season, the official timetable and what was treated have been revealed by the team. As the Heat prepare for the 2025-26 season, missing Herro will no doubt be a huge blow to the team, especially with the amount of time he will […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the most popular NBA teams on a global scale. Stephen Curry and Co. have spent a lot of time in countries like China to promote the game of basketball around the world. Warriors forward Draymond Green made a trip of his own this year and spent some time […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Toronto Raptors are hoping to be among the teams vying for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have not made the playoffs since the 2021-22 season, but with a few teams in the East taking a step back, they could be the […]

The Dallas Mavericks and guard Dennis Smith Jr. reportedly agreed to a contract on Tuesday. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news. Smith began his NBA career in Dallas during the 2017-18 season, so the agreed upon contract represents a reunion between the Mavs and the veteran guard. After the news was announced, Mavericks forward […]

The Sacramento Kings floundered in the NBA Play-In last season and will look to bounce back. With the 2025-26 NBA training camp beginning, every Kings player has a goal to achieve. The Kings’ starting lineup is also taking shape, but with some complications, especially with an accumulation of injuries. Many don’t expect Sacramento to contend, […]

Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s journey to becoming champions, All-Star Jalen Williams heard the narrative surrounding the second-youngest team to ever win the NBA Finals. Williams said the Thunder didn’t need veterans to win it all. While new additions such as Alex Caruso, 31, the team’s elderly statesman, and Isaiah Hartenstein, 27, were the finishing […]