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Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant will watch his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, raise its first championship banner on Opening Night. Durant is one of the greatest Thunder players in franchise history and just joined one of the better teams in the Western Conference, which is why Kevin isn’t surprised to see the NBA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are less than two weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a home game against the Houston Rockets. Before that contest tips off, the Thunder will receive their championship rings for their NBA Finals victory last season. Needless to say, expectations for the Thunder are sky high heading into […]

The Golden State Warriors are back for another season with the same goals, while also going through the same obstacles of a grueling 82-game year. Nonetheless, the core of the Warriors team knows what it takes to get through the season and make a championship run, and Draymond Green believes that they are capable of […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes’ contract stalemate came to an end, as both sides agreed to an $8.7 million qualifying offer for the 2025-26 campaign. At the end of negotiations, Grimes holds no hard feelings with the 76ers front office. He’s eager to start the season. While the 76ers were unable to agree on a […]

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors have been on the surface since the end of the 2024-25 season. Many involved have ignored it, but the rumors are clear. Giannis recently responded to the latest trade rumor story. “First of all, I haven’t read that story. When the season starts, I try to get off social media […]

The Chicago Bulls had an interesting summer as they tried to improve the roster. Chicago finally ended a long contract standoff with Josh Giddey after the guard held out for a longer deal. The Australian guard played well with Coby White down the stretch of the season. He is a key piece for the Bulls […]

All-Star Kevin Durant is excited to start a new chapter in his NBA career with the Houston Rockets, which officially begins against his former team, the champion Oklahoma City Thunder, at the Paycom Center on October 21. Ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Durant confirmed a contract extension with the Rockets is on the horizon, as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are just two weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a road game against the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia is hoping that they will be able to shake off last year’s brutal showing, in which they missed the playoffs altogether, and re-insert themselves into the Eastern Conference hierarchy with a healthy […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ All-Star LeBron James’ “Second Decision” for a Hennessey ad sparked speculation over a potential retirement, Fox Sports 1’s Nick Wright revealed his take on how long the 23-year veteran could play for. From a talent standpoint, he believes James is far from the end of the road. Wright thinks James, […]

Following a busy offseason, the Brooklyn Nets boast a revamped roster entering year two of their rebuild. Like last year, the Nets’ main focuses will remain player development and landing a top draft pick. Bleacher Report recently released win-loss projections for each NBA team. The outlet predicted the Nets to go 16-66, which would be […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant addressed rumors about a possible reunion with former teammate Russell Westbrook ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, which tips off in two weeks. Appearing on Up & Adams with host Kay Adams, Durant was asked about speculation linking the unsigned veteran guard to Houston. “I have no clue. I haven’t […]

On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings will host the Toronto Raptors for a preseason NBA matchup. It will be another chance for Kings guard DeMar DeRozan to face off against his former team, whom he helped guide to the Eastern Conference Finals back in 2016. Last year, DeRozan was embroiled in a mini-feud with Toronto rapper […]

The Miami Heat reportedly interested in making an offer for Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo that did not include Bam Adebayo. As the Heat enter their post-Jimmy Butler era in 2025-26 and continue to monitor a potential trade request from Antetokounmpo, could Miami pull off a deal without Adebayo? The offer was most likely not […]

One of the biggest additions of this offseason for the Denver Nuggets was the signing of free agent Bruce Brown. Brown was a member of the Denver championship team back in 2023 but has since bounced around the league, suiting up for the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, and New Orleans Pelicans before returning to the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is beginning to sense a return to normalcy as he works his way back from a ruptured right Achilles tendon. Five months into Tatum’s rehab, the All-Star forward said he is finally starting to “feel like myself” again after one of the most difficult stretches of his career. Tatum tore […]

On Tuesday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James infuriated the entire basketball world when his “second decision” social media post, which many anticipated was a retirement announcement, was actually an announcement for Hennessy. James is now firmly in “boy who cried wolf” territory, with fans now likely to be untrustworthy of anything he says moving […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made numerous headlines recently. Aside from all the trade speculation surrounding the two-time NBA MVP and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis’ family has been in the news with reports suggesting that they are no longer in Milwaukee with him. After spending time overseas in his home country with his family […]

Victor Wembanyama has always embraced being a student of the game, and the San Antonio star’s latest teacher may be the perfect one for his towering ambition. The San Antonio Spurs star spent part of his offseason training with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, seeking to add polish to his already versatile skill set. Inside […]

The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga had a summer-long standoff that finally came to a conclusion with him signing a two-year deal. For some time, Kuminga believed he was worth more than what the Warriors were offering, and this may have been because of the flashes that he had shown during his time with […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has earned widespread recognition during his career. But one recent compliment may stand above the rest. NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson revealed his personal top five players of all time and included Curry alongside Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Shaquille O’Neal. Speaking on CBS News, Iverson […]

The New York Knicks looked great in their two preseason games played in Abu Dhabi against the Philadelphia 76ers. They played with greater pace and moved the ball more willingly than we’ve seen in some time. However, the Knicks are still examining roster options. Ignoring the obvious Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors that re-surfaced recently, there is […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been the NBA’s most active team this offseason. General Manager Sean Marks made an NBA-record five first-round picks in June’s draft and executed four salary dump trades. Yet, the rebuilding squad has more roster maneuvering in store ahead of the regular season. With their season-opener two weeks away, the Nets remain […]

Cade Cunningham has arrived. After years of patient rebuilding and countless nights of frustration in Detroit, the 24-year-old guard has finally pulled the Pistons out of the depths of the Eastern Conference and into relevance. Last season, Cunningham averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game while leading the Pistons to a top-six […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 NBA season with the rare combination of youth, chemistry, and championship experience. After capturing their first NBA title in franchise history last season, the Thunder now stand as the standard for sustainable team-building in the modern NBA. At the heart of that success is Jalen Williams, the smooth, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green probably does not have much time to dive into baseball, and that is perfectly reasonable. He and other NBA players will watch what they can and enjoy the thrills along the way. But if any of them or other non-MLB athletes, decide to make a prediction, they may want […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is confident they have the tools to be a strong contender in the Eastern Conference. They have flirted with success in recent years, and it’s only a matter of time until they get over the hump. For Banchero, guard Desmond Bane could be the missing piece. The Magic acquired Bane […]

Tipping off their preseason against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night at Rocket Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers were surprisingly without starting guard candidate Sam Merrill. In his postgame press conference following the 118-117 loss, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson provided an update as to why: “Yeah, he’s got a little soreness in his abductor, but […]

The Houston Rockets lost a key cog ahead of the upcoming season after Fred VanVleet suffered an ACL injury during the team’s mini-camp in the Bahamas last month. VanVleet, who has been a steadying force for the Rockets, will be sidelined for several months, leaving a big hole in the team’s backcourt. It’s an unfortunate […]

The entire Milky Way can breathe easier now. LeBron James is not retiring yet. Hell was ready to freeze over if James had announced the decision in a much-anticipated video. But alas, he’s not going anywhere. At least for now. Many believed that the 40-year-old James was going to reveal that he was finally stepping […]

For some NBA players, basketball is a job. For a cool customer like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, it remains a lifelong love affair that began in childhood and continues to grow stronger with each passing season. Now suiting up for the Memphis Grizzlies, the two-time NBA champion is bringing more than just pedigree to the locker room. […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Eric Gordon in their pursuit of getting younger and more athletic, it turned heads around the City of Brotherly Love… at least until they ended up selecting VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Now granted, Gordon isn’t quite Kyle Lowry, who has already accepted […]

The Indiana Pacers looked to start their preseason on a winning note when they visited the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Tuesday. The game, however, was marred by an accidental collision between Delon Wright and Jaylen Clark in the second quarter. Clark tried to sneak in for the steal, but his head hit Wright’s […]

The path from casual fan to professional basketball player often begins with a spark of inspiration, and for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward, that spark was ignited by the late, great Kobe Bryant. However, the 22-year-old’s basketball journey didn’t start on a court. His hoops curiosity was actually piqued on a couch, sitting beside his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is undoubtedly one of the best young stars in the NBA, often finding himself in the news for his outspoken personality as well. In his five seasons in the league, Edwards has not only established himself as a superstar but has also created multiple memorable bonds. One of those is with […]

SAN FRANCISCO – With messy contract negotiations out of the way, the next step for the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga is figuring out how to maximize his fit with the rest of the team on the court. In the Warriors’ 111-103 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Kerr used their time […]

The Portland Trail Blazers franchise has existed for over 50 years now, as it joined the NBA as an expansion team back in the year 1970. Over the last five-plus decades, the organization has won one NBA title back in the year 1977 and has made the NBA Finals three times, in 1977, 1990, and […]

It remains up in the air as to what Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic will end up. Vucevic, 34, retired from the Eurobasket tournament, but is entering his 15th season in the NBA.  Additionally, rumors persist that Vucevic may be traded away to another team. On Tuesday, just before the Bulls take on the Cavaliers […]

LeBron James once again hinted at a big announcement that ramped up speculation among NBA fans, only for it to just be an advertisement. Relief and irritation filled social media after people watched the all-time great pay tribute to his infamous “Decision” special from 2010, in what turned out to be a Hennessy commercial. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks opened their preseason with a 106-89 win against defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. While OKC did not line up any of their first-team stars, the Mavericks did, with both Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg starting alongside the likes of Klay Thompson, Derrick Lively II […]