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With the Miami Heat preparing for the 2025-26 season, the general expectations from the basketball world seem to be mostly middling compared to years past. Especially with Heat star Tyler Herro’s foot injury that will have him missing the start of the season, one wonders has to wonder the ceiling for the team is, though […]

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook is headed to the Sacramento Kings, who once epically trolled him amidst a cold shooting streak back in 2022. During a game on the road as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers at the time, Westbrook heard “Cold As Ice” after every missed shot. The Foreigner song was also used […]

The Boston Celtics are just one week away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics have had a busy offseason, trading away both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday as they prepare for (most likely) a full season without injured star Jayson Tatum. Porzingis was traded […]

One of the biggest NBA trades in recent memory was a three-team trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the New York Knicks. The other headliner was that the Knicks sent Julius Randle to the Timberwolves in the trade, and the Charlotte Hornets were added to ensure it all worked. However, the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have a lot of questions to answer this season, with not one being bigger than what the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo on the team will be. Antetokounmpo seems to be committed to the Bucks now, but he’s let it be known that he could change his mind at any time, depending on […]

The Toronto Raptors debuted in 1995 along with the Vancouver Grizzlies as part of the NBA’s efforts to expand into Canada. Being the only team north of the border that is still around, the Raptors have the privilege of having an entire country behind their back. Basketball has grown tremendously in Canada, particularly in Toronto. […]

New Orleans Pelicans veteran Kevon Looney suffered a left knee injury in the Pelicans’ 130-128 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. The Pelicans signed Looney to a two-year deal during the offseason. The three-time champion spent his entire eight-year career with the Golden State Warriors before joining New Orleans ahead of his ninth […]

The Indiana Pacers are a storied franchise marked by periods of prolonged success, including three ABA Championships, although they’ve never made it to the promised land in the NBA. That doesn’t mean they’ve been lacking in talent though. Some of the most notable names in the game’s history and those around the league today were […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

When it comes to the Chicago Bulls, a huge focus this year will be on Josh Giddey. For obvious reasons, he signed a four-year $100 million contract that makes him the guy they want to build around for the future. The culminating point of a longstanding stalemate that plagued the summer. Then of course, there […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes a LeBron James trade could become a realistic scenario if the Los Angeles Lakers stumble out of the gate this season. On the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, Windhorst discussed the uncertainty surrounding the Lakers and the potential implications of an early-season slump. James, who remains sidelined with a sciatica […]

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings less than a week before the regular season, ending speculation surrounding his potential reunion with the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there were no reports supporting his possible return, NBA analysts opposed Westbrook’s return to the Thunder. Here are a few reasons why. […]

Orlando Magic fans have seen some of the best and most dominant players in NBA history. These stars have never brought a championship to the Sunshine State, but for brief moments in time, there were few better in the league. But who are the best and greatest Magic players in history? We’ll try to figure […]

With the New York Knicks starting the regular season in about a week, the team got some news from Malcolm Brogdon, who announced his retirement. Brodgon wrote a statement regarding his retirement, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Today, I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career,” Brogdon wrote. “I have proudly given my […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder inch closer to its final celebration of winning the 2025 NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt declared October 21’s Opening Night as ‘OKC Thunder Day’ ahead of the upcoming regular season. Mayor Holt was unsure he’d see Thunder crowned champions before he died, he admitted over the summer. Now, […]

The basketball world is still coming to terms with the recent comments by Minnesota Lynx MVP Napheesa Collier about the WNBA. Additionally, this included calling out WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for her management style. Meanwhile, Denver Nuggets player Cam Johnson is offering his say. Essentially, he is supporting Collier while analyzing the state of the […]

The Brooklyn Nets signed former Alabama star Grant Nelson on Wednesday, the team announced. As per team policy, the terms of the deal were not released. However, it’s likely a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. After going undrafted, Nelson played for the Nets’ Summer League team but did not open training camp with a deal amid a […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr’s future with the team has been a topic of discussion in NBA circles as he enters the final year of his contract, with no talks of an upcoming extension. Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. says that decision is entirely up to Kerr, as the veteran coach will take things […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the brightest stars the NBA has to offer. And in this year’s EuroBasket, he showed exactly why he is after leading Greece to a bronze-medal finish. But while Antetokounmpo has already pieced together a decorated career for his age, it makes everyone wonder whether he’s destined for more. Here is […]

Northern California was thrown for a loop at Russell Westbrook signing a deal to play for the Sacramento Kings. Plus, the timing couldn’t be better with the NBA regular season starting next week. At the same time, Westbrook has now played for enough teams that he could make Judy Garland proud. In other words, he […]

BASKETBALL IS A GAME beloved around the globe. Every region and every country may have different leagues and ways to play the game, but they all share a common goal: to create a pathway to the NBA. Very few leagues outside of the United States have been successful in developing NBA-level talents, and only one […]

On Wednesday, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Sacramento Kings had reached a deal with point guard Russell Westbrook with just a week remaining until the NBA season kicks off. Many fans were wondering if Westbrook, one of the most iconic players of his generation, would be picked up by […]

Three-time MVP winner Nikola Jokic is one of the best players the NBA has ever seen. The Nuggets center’s elite combination of size, scoring and playmaking has allowed him to finish in the top-2 in MVP voting each of the last five years. However, if Bill Simmons is to be believed, Jokic is not just […]

Former NBA 7-foot-4 center Boban Marjanovic stood in awe next to San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. Hall of Fame center Yao Ming (7-foot-6) and Tacko Fall (7-foot-6) are the only centers taller than Marvanovic to have played in the NBA over the past 20 years before the 7-foot-5 phenom. Boban, who isn’t used to […]

The Sacramento Kings have filled out their roster, signing veteran Russell Westbrook to the team for the season. There had been a lot of uncertainty around Westbrook and if a team would sign him this season after he opted out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets after last season. The Kings were the one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a familiar feeling: the weight of expectation mixed with the memory of heartbreak. For two straight years, Anthony Edwards and the Wolves have climbed to the Western Conference Finals, only to see their dream of reaching the NBA Finals slip away in the final moments. Each […]

The New York Knicks are primed for a successful season. They are coming off consecutive 50-win campaigns. And they just advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals last season for the first time in 25 years. New coach Mike Brown implemented a modern, pace-oriented offensive system. Captain Jalen Brunson returns healthy and comfortable with his role. […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their regular-season home opener against the Golden State Warriors next Tuesday, sports analyst Bill Simmons outlined several concerns he believes could derail the team’s 2025-26 campaign. Speaking on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the longtime commentator discussed what he described as a turbulent environment surrounding […]

With the NBA season approaching, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has all eyes on him. At the same time, Flagg is being compared to past NBA greats. Among those are Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. On Wednesday, another comparison was invoked featuring them of a former Duke Blue Devil, Grant Hill, per Tim MacMahon of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a difficult time during their preseason campaign thus far, dropping to 1-3 after the latest 113-104 loss against the Phoenix Suns. However, fans got their first glimpse of Luka Doncic, who played 22 minutes and looked his usual dominant self. “I felt great. That was probably better than I […]

The Sacramento Kings and nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook have officially agreed to a one-year, minimum contract for the 2025-26 season, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday. Westbrook, 36, had originally opted out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets due to concerns about playing time in order to pursue other opportunities around the league. […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their NBA preseason slate with a road loss to the Phoenix Suns. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves put on a show in this one, scoring 25 points apiece in limited minutes with the regular season just one week away. After the game, Doncic spoke on his camaraderie […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has coached against legends and guided Team USA through championship runs. Yet when he recalls facing Cooper Flagg during a scrimmage in Las Vegas last summer, his words reflect awe rather than routine analysis. “I just remember the force you felt,” Kerr told ESPN. “You immediately felt him. It […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are just one week away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Washington Wizards. Improbably, Giannis Antetokounmpo is still a member of the team after an offseason packed with trade rumors and other speculation that the franchise’s best all-time player could be taking his talents elsewhere. […]

The Brooklyn Nets waived Chinese star Fanbo Zeng on Wednesday, the team announced. Zeng joined the Nets on an Exhibit 10 contract before training camp. Brooklyn’s decision to part ways with the 22-year-old comes days after their landmark trip to China. While Zeng was a fan favorite in Macao, he saw limited opportunities during the […]

The Luka Doncic trade that sent the Slovenian star to the Los Angeles Lakers shook the entire NBA world. One of the best players in the league was headed to the biggest market. It was an earth-shattering trade that completely flipped the landscape of the NBA, even if the results didn’t show yet. However, one […]

NBA 2K26 Season 2 Details have arrived, with more information on what’s coming to MyTEAM, MyCAREER, and more. NBA 2K26 Season 2 features new content across various modes, and includes some spooky-themed rewards for Halloween. Furthermore, players can expect up to 80 new free rewards, split across both modes, which players can unlock when Season […]

Cooper Flagg’s first official game in the NBA will be against the San Antonio Spurs on October 23 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. While he has played regular minutes in the Mavericks’ preseason campaign thus far, it will be fair to say that Anthony Davis had an idea of his vast skill set […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been through more turbulence in one calendar year than most franchises experience in five. From a Finals berth to a shocking Play-In exit, from devastating injuries to a draft-night miracle, the Mavs’ recent timeline has felt more like a Hollywood script than an NBA season log. But as the dust settles […]