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Ask ten NBA fans who they think the best player in the world is, and more than a few of them will say Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek superstar has been lighting up the league since he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks. His dominant playoff run in 2021 cemented his status as a blossoming all-time […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently lost an integral part of their squad via free agency when Jalen Brunson decided to join the New York Knicks. This time around, it seems like it’s the Mavs who have been snooping around after reports confirm that they have successfully agreed to a deal with a high-ranking executive from the […]

The Houston Rockets have a difficult decision to make regarding the future of guard Kevin Porter Jr. Porter will be a restricted free agent after the 2022-23 season and the Rockets seem keen on retaining him. For the right price that is. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, any contract extension for Porter Jr. would […]

It’s safe to assume Canon Curry, the only son of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, will have a cannon of a shooting arm when he grows up. After all, Steph is starting his kid early with some private shooting drills from the GOAT shooter himself. During the latest iteration of the Curry Camp, Steph […]

Kyle Lowry has always had an issue with his weight. So much so, that even Miami Heat president Pat Riley called him out earlier in the summer about his sub-par conditioning. Lowry responded by hitting the gym and making sure that he’s now in excellent shape ahead of the new season. Lowry recently guested on […]

Kevin Durant and James Harden are back together … but not as teammates and certainly not in New York with the Brooklyn Nets. The two stars, who were also teammates during their time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, were seen attending a Travis Scott concert together in London. They also joined Scott backstage to celebrate, […]

Shaquille O’Neal is not only one of the most dominant big men to have ever picked up a basketball; the Hall of Famer also happens to be one of the wealthiest NBA personalities in the country today. For his part, Shaq is just making sure to share all his blessings with anyone and everyone he […]

The Phoenix Suns had a disappointing playoff exit following their NBA Finals run in 2021. It was a surprising loss to the Dallas Mavericks as the Suns finished with the best record in basketball during the regular season. Phoenix was one of the favorites to win the title entering the season with an incredible roster […]

Royce O’Neale, who was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Brooklyn Nets this offseason, has no mercy … even on his mom. The new Nets forward was with his mother in his latest camp, and while the O’Neal matriarch was probably looking to just bond and have a moment with his son, what he […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris celebrated a momentous occasion in his life on Saturday when he tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Jasmine Winton. Harris, however, had to make a hilarious clarification after his wedding day tweet went viral for all the wrong reasons. After Harris claimed that he was marrying his “best friend,” fans […]

Do you still remember when CJ McCollum revealed that he had not spoken to Zion Williamson weeks after the former’s trade to the New Orleans Pelicans was made official? This was some odd behavior from Zion, as most expected at least a welcome call from the Pelicans star to his new teammate. It looks like […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is hyped up after seeing Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo suit up with his brothers for the Greek national team. Giannis recently shared a photo of him alongside his brothers, Thanasis, Kostas and Alex as they went through the media day for the upcoming 2022 EuroBasket. It is definitely […]

It’s not every day that you get to take part in Stephen Curry’s own basketball camp. It’s even a rarer occasion when the greatest shooter of all time leads the drills and drops some major knowledge to some extremely lucky members of his camp. A clip of the Golden State Warriors superstar sharing some tricks […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins can now call himself an NBA champion, but he is definitely still in some state of disbelief over what he and the Dubs accomplished. It wasn’t an easy journey for Wiggins, to say the least. Coming in as the top overall pick in 2014, there were naturally tons of […]

The Miami Heat are still trying to do what they can to bring Donovan Mitchell to South Beach. At this point, however, it is clear that Pat Riley and his front office are not willing to give up the whole farm in order to land the All-Star guard. According to NBA insider Michae Scotto, the […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Slava Medvedenko has auctioned off his NBA championship rings for more than $200,000. Medvedenko, who won two championships with the Lakers alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in 2001 and 2002, decided to put his rings up for sale in order to raise funds to help his war-torn country […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants young hoopers today to know that there’s more to playing basketball. That is why he is doing his camp different to ensure that kids are well prepared mentally. Speaking during his Formula Zero camp, Lillard shared the common issue among young players today on how they lack humility. […]

Do you still remember when Riley Curry stole the show during a Golden State Warriors press conference? She pretty much took over the mic as his dad, Stephen Curry, talked about his team’s win during the Western Conference Finals over the Houston Rockets. Well, here’s something to make you feel really old today: that was […]

While the Sixers are very much the house Joel Embiid build, Tyrese Maxey is the furnace that warms everyone up and keeps it feeling homely. When the team is feeling down, the Kentucky product is always there to bring a little levity. When the team is hungry, Maxey brings extra wings on the plane to […]

The Chicago Bulls had high aspirations for the 2021-2022 season. For a portion of the year, they looked like potential NBA Finals contenders. But injuries ultimately did their season in. Nonetheless, this is a team capable of making noise in 2022-2023. Rapper Lil Durk even picked them to win the Finals this year! But in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA for the 2022-23 season. They are one of the younger squads in the league with an average age of 26.1, and a 36-46 record doesn’t jump out as impressive. However, the Pelicans showed their potential by advancing through the Play-In Tournament […]

This offseason has largely been defined by the New York teams and the superstar trades that aren’t happening. For the Brooklyn Nets, it’s the will they, won’t they with their two All-Stars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. For the New York Knicks, it’s their fervent pursuit of Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. There are rumors […]

The Utah Jazz made a massive blockbuster last month by trading Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, which paved the way for Donovan Mitchell to be moved next. While talks between the Jazz and Knicks have been ongoing, there is no traction at this point. But, there are two other players on the roster who […]

DeAndre Jordan has largely been reduced to a bench player over the past few seasons, which is a far cry from the height of his career with the Los Angeles Clippers. Still, Jordan is an effective center off the bench, who can make an impact in the paint on both ends of the floor when […]

Donovan Mitchell is surprisingly still a member of the Utah Jazz. Many felt as if he’d be traded not long after Rudy Gobert was dealt to Minnesota. But trading a star such as Mitchell is no easy task. The main team he’s been linked to is the New York Knicks. New York has interest in […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have had a relatively nondescript offseason thus far. They locked up Kevon Looney on a team-friendly deal. They also made some savvy veteran additions to replace the ones that left for a larger paycheck. But with a historically astronomical cap sheet, there’s not much room to improve around […]

Miami Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson just can’t help but be in awe whenever he’s facing Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. After all, Giannis is such a freak of nature that Robinson doesn’t know how to stop him. Robinson made the confession during his recent appearance on the Road Trippin’ podcast, during which he was asked […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard wants kids to learn more than just basketball in his camp. Besides skills, he aspires them to have the characteristics needed to navigate their professional careers and even adulthood in general. On Friday while speaking on his Formula Zero camp–which hosts some collegiate and high school basketball players–Lillard criticized […]

This is make-or-break season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making it back to the playoffs last season, they are looking to go all-in on their championship aspirations. They made the biggest splash in the offseason (so far) by trading for Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert. Their intention is clear: championship-or-bust. Despite their lofty expectations for […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving right now and his future with the Brooklyn Nets. After deciding to opt into the final year of his deal with the team, it’s the Nets who are now unsure if they even want to keep the enigmatic superstar in Brooklyn, especially if and when they […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been really supportive of his sons Bronny and Bryce in their basketball journey. He often posts about them on social media, sharing their progress and other highlight plays during games. On Thursday, however, James took a different approach as he shared a photo of him alongside his two […]

The Boston Celtics just fell short of winning an NBA title after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the Finals. Clearly, their roster is in good shape, but there have been trade rumors recently surrounding Jaylen Brown and Derrick White reportedly being offered to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant. It’s truly hard to […]

Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma recently made a guest appearance on The Draymond Green Show, and there were more than a few interesting tidbits in his conversation with the Golden State Warriors star. One in particular that caught a lot of people’s attention pertains to Kuzma talking up the Showtime Lakers from the 1980s. Kuzma agreed […]

Shaquille O’Neal would have had no problem with Charles Barkley leaving “Inside the NBA” for LIV Golf, but that’s not because he hates him or what. In the contrary, since they are really good friends, Shaq wants the best for Chuck. Barkley was linked with a potential gig with LIV Golf this offseason, which would […]

The Memphis Grizzlies certainly opened some eyes in 2021-22, finishing as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 56-26 record. While they did lose in the second round of the NBA Playoffs to the eventual champion Golden State Warriors, there is every reason to believe the Grizz would’ve actually taken out the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal learned a lot from the late Bill Russell, but if there’s one thing he’ll always remember about the NBA icon, it’s his mentality. In an interview with USA Today, Shaq was asked what kind of inspiration Russell was to him. O’Neal didn’t hold back his thoughts and shared how […]

We’re already approaching the midway point of the offseason, but right now, Russell Westbrook still remains to be part of the Los Angeles Lakers. There has been a lot of talk about Russ potentially committing to do what he can to bring out a better version of himself for the team next season, but the […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship run in 2019-20, Kyle Kuzma went from an 18-point scorer to a guy averaging just 12 points per game. Of course it got him several criticisms, with many asking why his play regressed while playing with LeBron James. Kuzma, however, couldn’t care less about what others say about his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked Andrew Wiggins as the No. 1 overall selection in the 2014 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, he was never able to suit up for the Cavs. Well, now a bona fide All-Star, Wiggins might just get his chance to do so soon. While there has been a lot of talk of Los Angeles […]