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The idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo playing for a team other than the Milwaukee Bucks has never looked more realistic than in the present. With the entire NBA expected to come to a standstill if he does actually become available for a trade, Antetokounmpo enters the 2025-26 season with plenty of speculation over his future. However, […]

A lot has changed for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks since the start of last year. After Damian Lillard’s contract was waived and stretched, the Bucks continued their recalibration that began in February when they brought in Kyle Kuzma, notably adding Myles Turner as a free agent. Giannis believes that for this new-look Milwaukee […]

Amidst Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s pursuit of winning multiple championships to cement his legacy as one of the greatest, the career of Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant is a motivating factor. Bryant had a profound influence on the league’s MVP, as Gilgeous-Alexander talked about the late-great Kobe in a recent interview. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prepares for the 2025-26 season, hoping to achieve more success like last year, he recently talked about his tentative retirement plans. With speculation on the Thunder guard in Gilgeous-Alexander doing enough already for the Hall of Fame, there seems to be a set age at which the star […]

In Milwaukee, it’s a family affair, and you need to look no further than the Bucks’ most recent signing. Amid persistent rumors Giannis Antetokounmpo is eyeing a trade, including to the New York Knicks, the Bucks triple-downed on their commitment to Giannis and the Antetokounmpo clan by signing his younger brother, Alex, ahead of the […]

The Brooklyn Nets were the butt of many jokes for their 2025 draft. General Manager Sean Marks’ decision to make an NBA-record five first-round picks, three of which were point guards, left many scratching their heads. However, entrenched in a rebuild, the Nets are playing the numbers game, hoping one or more of their selections […]

The New York Knicks will enter the new campaign with high expectations following their trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, and center Mitchell Robinson will be ready to compete for his team. According to Zach Braziller of the New York Post, Robinson has improved his conditioning in anticipation of starting alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. “To prepare […]

LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick thinks highly of guard Austin Reaves. So much so that Redick decided to bring up the name of a former player to make a comparison between him and Reaves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Redick linked Reaves and Jamal Crawford, which Reaves took as a compliment. “I haven’t heard […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder returned for the preseason as the defending champion gear up for the 2025-26 campaign. Continuing to grow as individuals and in unison was the underlying theme throughout training camp, as the Thunder is a rare case of a championship team bringing nearly every player back the following season to defend a […]

As opening night for the 2025-26 NBA season quickly approaches, Russell Westbrook is still without a team. Westbrook, who spent last season with the Denver Nuggets, will turn 37 years old next month, and, combined with his on-ball style that has sometimes grated teammates and fans, it appears as if the former league MVP may […]

Much has been made about where Giannis Antetokounmpo stands with his long-term team, the Milwaukee Bucks. The nine-time All-Star only recently claimed that he was locked in with this new-look Milwaukee team, but opened the door for a potential exit in “six, seven months.” That, in addition to the fact that the Bucks were knocked […]

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has plenty on his hands this preseason. He is navigating the status of LeBron James, who will miss the start of the season due to injury. As a result, he is not putting up with BS coming at him from reporters about the preseason schedule, per Broderick Turner of […]

Though it’s still preseason, that doesn’t mean that the trash-talking won’t happen. It’s even more bound to happen when Draymond Green is on the floor, and he was in the middle of the preseason talk when the Golden State Warriors faced the Los Angeles Lakers. It was during the third quarter when Green was standing […]

You’ll rarely hear an NBA owner, front office executive or coach admit to tanking. Nets owner Joe Tsai came close during a recent appearance at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles. “Well, I have to say that we’re in a rebuilding year,” Tsai said. “We spent all of our [2025] picks — we had five […]

For the longest of time, NBA teams in general were at a standstill as Giannis Antetokounmpo was said to be considering his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. While things have settled for the time being, Antetokounmpo has been reported to prefer a move to the New York Knicks first and foremost. However, according to Lakers […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the boldest moves this offseason when they acquired former Indiana Pacers man Myles Turner as a free agent. Turner joined forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo after signing a 4-year contract with Milwaukee, with the Greek Freak logging his first preseason minutes in the 127-121 victory over the Chicago Bulls earlier […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers are halfway through their preseason run, and have yet to see Bradley Beal suit up for the first time as a Clipper. But the team isn’t concerned with the absence of Beal as he continues to be brought into the mix slowly. The Clippers fell to the Nuggets […]

The Phoenix Suns might’ve unlocked a premier option next to Devin Booker, and it might not be Jalen Green. It could very well be Dillon Brooks. After the latter was traded to Phoenix as a part of the Kevin Durant trade, it felt like a full-circle moment. During training camp, Brooks emphasized that Booker was […]

After much consternation and anticipation, the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga decided to kiss and make up, with the latter signing a two-year, $48.5 million contract to return to the NBA team he’s called home since he entered the league in 2021. Kuminga, of course, has a huge chip on his shoulder, as he’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chris Youngblood made the most of his opportunity in Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Indiana Pacers, as the undrafted shooter continued to impress head coach Mark Daigneault. In a game where the Thunder were without Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell throughout the second half, Youngblood was the brightest spark off Daigneault’s […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season just right around the corner, there will be plenty of eyes on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season. With LeBron James playfully flirting with retirement, we’ll be making our bold predictions for The King for this upcoming Lakers season. James is about to enter an unprecedented […]

While some have suggested the Oklahoma City Thunder reunite with Russell Westbrook, the veteran guard who remains a free agent amid preseason, Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony strongly disagrees. Last season, Westbrook, 36, proved he can still contribute to a championship-contending team such as the Denver Nuggets. Still, do the 2025-26 title-favorite defending champion […]

The Sacramento Kings received bad news just days before the start of the 2025-26 season, as it appears Keegan Murray is dealing with a thumb injury. Reports indicate that he’ll be missing several weeks because of it. Murray, who is 25 years old, will undergo surgery on his left thumb after an MRI revealed he […]

In a preseason NBA Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder guards Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe suffered injuries that ended their night in the first half of a 116-101 loss. Mitchell got the nod to start after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his preseason debut against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Ajay went off […]

This year’s Brooklyn Nets training camp has featured a steady drumbeat of Ben Saraf praise. While he was the last point guard the team selected in June’s draft, the 19-year-old impressed this offseason with his poise as a lead ball handler. With Egor Demin sidelined by a plantar fascia tear, Saraf and fellow rookie Nolan […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have completely changed their approach as a team. To begin the 2024-25 season, Dallas’ offense was its strength with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading the way. The Doncic trade in February that led to Anthony Davis ending up in Dallas has given the Mavs a new identity. Last season, […]

Indiana Pacers rookie Johnny Furphy sent the internet into a frenzy with a jaw-dropping poster dunk, and even star guard Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t help but lose it on social media. The clip, an angle that makes the slam look otherworldly, quickly became the highlight of the preseason and dominated timelines.  This angle of Johnny Furphy's […]

Former NBA Insider and ESPN journalist Adrian Wojnarowski may have retired from the job that made him a staple in the basketball community for years. However, Woj has continued to make major moves in his new job as the General Manager of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies men’s basketball program. On October 11, the Bonnies held […]

Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis showed off some chemistry during the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Flagg is preparing for his first NBA season, being the Mavericks’ first overall pick of the 2025 draft. Davis is gearing up for his second season at Dallas, his first full year with […]

Whenever the basketball-watching world is put on phenom watch, the hype comes early and constantly. An impressive performance in any setting is enough to inspire lofty prognostications and excessive drooling. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has had that effect on people since he was in high school, and as his official NBA regular season debut […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets in a preseason game on Saturday night, losing 120-116. However, 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg played well, especially in the first half. He ended up playing into the third quarter before his night came to an end, as he finished the contest […]

Tanking has become a taboo subject for NBA organizations. While numerous teams enter each season angling for a top draft pick, you’ll rarely hear an owner, front office executive or coach use the word “tank.” Last month at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai didn’t explicitly admit to his team […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum has been out in recent practice and games. Before Saturday’s preseason contest, head coach Jason Kidd provided an Exum update. According to Kidd, Exum is dealing with right knee soreness and Dallas is proceeding with caution. There is a chance that the guard could be out for a […]

As is the case with every October, Nike and Jordan Brand are beginning to release their Halloween-themed sneakers for the end of the month. Over the years, marquee Nike athletes have chosen various themes for their signature sneakers to coincide with the holiday festivities. With the 2025-26 NBA season officially beginning October 21, this Nike […]

Since LeBron James is going to miss the start of the 2025-26 season with a nerve issue, Luka Doncic will have to be especially impactful for the Los Angeles Lakers. Following a gradual start to his training camp preparation, the five-time All-NBA First-Team selection is ready to level up. Doncic had spent the week logging […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently less than two weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a home game against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers recently received word that superstar LeBron James would be out of the lineup for the first few weeks of the season due to an injury, as reported […]

The Philadelphia 76ers franchise has one of the richest histories in the NBA, beginning their 76-year stint thus far in the league as the Syracuse Nationals before moving to the City of Brotherly Love during the 1963-64 season. And with that rich history comes a rich assortment of great players who have donned a Sixers […]

New York, New Jersey, and Brooklyn fans have seen some of the best players in basketball history, although not always at their peaks. These stars have thrilled the tristate area crowds and won two ABA titles but never brought an NBA championship to New York City’s other franchise. But who are the best and greatest Nets […]

After Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody revealed playing through a torn UCL, he has suffered a calf injury ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Warriors improved to 2-0 in the preseason after a 129-123 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Then, head coach Steve Kerr revealed Moody’s injury. Kerr says Moody underwent an MRI […]