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SAN FRANCISCO– Chemistry goes a long way towards winning in the NBA, and Jimmy Butler knows that. Ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ training camp this week, Butler hosted a player-led mini camp at his own home in San Diego. For Butler, it’s something he hadn’t done in the past, which speaks to the joy […]

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle knows it is going to be a challenge to repeat their feat of reaching the 2025 NBA Finals without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton. But he knows what his team has to do to survive without him. Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals after […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference once again, and they added talent over the offseason to stay competitive. One of the players they signed was Bruce Brown, who was with the Nuggets two seasons ago when they won the NBA title. Jokic seems to be […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers held their annual media day to close out September and kick off the start of training camp. While there’s much to look forward to on the court with this team, all of the attention was on Kawhi Leonard and his response to the allegations made against him over […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier swirling with rumors regarding his place on the roster, there is no doubt headlines including his name also highlight his involvement in a federal investigation regarding sports betting. As the Heat deal with a foot injury to star Tyler Herro that will keep him out for the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are less than a month away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a game against the Washington Wizards. It was an eventful offseason for the Bucks, who, at least up to this point, have evaded trade rumors surrounding franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo. One of the key reasons that Milwaukee was […]

Michael Porter Jr. has been busy this offseason. Following his trade from the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets, the star forward has drawn attention for several eyebrow-raising comments during podcast appearances. When asked about Porter Jr. at Nuggets media day, David Adelman made a joke about his former player’s social media tour. “Mike was […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, teams with young rosters were often viewed as teams that were building for the future. Young NBA players are on cheaper contracts than veterans, and they have the potential to develop into something special eventually. They often don’t have the experience to compete right away, though, which is why […]

BOSTON — There’s no denying that Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons is an elite shooter. But whenever his talents are discussed, it always comes with a caveat about his lacking defensive ability. Simons wants to change that, and Boston will provide him with the chance to do so on a bigger stage than the former […]

One of the first moves that the Atlanta Hawks made this season was acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics, as they had plans of shedding salary. The Hawks now have one of the more skilled big men in the league in Porzingis, as he can shoot from the perimeter and also defend the interior. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Max Strus and Darius Garland to start the 2025-26 season, as both are recovering from surgery. At Cavs Media Day, the players themselves provided updates on their situations. Having had a procedure done on his left great toe in early June, Garland has a date in mind for his […]

For the last few years, the Chicago Bulls have been caught in the hamster wheel. In other words, feeling trapped. However, with the new season approaching, the Bulls are looking to get back to form.  A place where, at the very least, they could contend for the playoffs while developing a group of young talent […]

SAN FRANCISCO– As Jonathan Kuminga’s contract negotiations drag into the preseason, a slew of questions regarding the 22-year-old forward’s future in Golden State hang over him and the team with the two sides seeking a resolution to a long back-and-forth. And while Kuminga was absent from the Warriors’ media day to answer those questions himself, […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, which is slated to get underway in less than a month. On Sunday, the Warriors added to their roster by signing free agent big man Al Horford to a multi-year contract after he departed from the Boston Celtics. 24 hours later, […]

Apparently, Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram values loyalty a tremendous amount. The 2020 All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year expressed as much when he took a needless shot at his former team’s fan base at Monday’s NBA media day. “The most impressive thing for me is seeing every seat in the arena filled […]

The Atlanta Hawks are heading into the season with high expectations after having a strong offseason, acquiring players such as Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard. At Media Day, it was obvious that the team knows that they have the talent to be successful, but it’s a day-to-day process. During Trae Young’s availability, he […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams inches closer to a full recovery from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander commended his teammates’ battle through adversity. After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, Williams revealed playing through a broken right wrist. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed Jalen’s postseason approach […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks feature multiple players who were drafted from Duke, such as Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and Dereck Lively II. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis and PJ Washington attended Kentucky. They may all be teammates now, but their college basketball rivalry has apparently led to some healthy competition on the floor. “I can definitely […]

The Orlando Magic believe they have found one of the NBA’s next elite backcourts. At media day on Monday, guard Jalen Suggs explained why he thinks his pairing with new teammate Desmond Bane could become one of the most impactful duos in the league. Suggs, who is recovering from a knee injury, said his early […]

San Antonio Spurs All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA regular season as he recovers from an offseason hamstring injury. Fox, who is entering his first full season with the Spurs, suffered this injury while working out with teammates in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League in July. At […]

DALLAS — The primary focus at Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day was, well, the Mavs. However, players answered questions about other topics as well. Klay Thompson’s brother, Trayce, is a professional baseball player who used to be teammates with Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw. Kershaw recently announced his retirement, something that caught Klay’s attention. Kershaw […]

Just to be clear, Coby White will suit up for the Chicago Bulls. Contrary to reports that White will possibly be traded to the Houston Rockets. Nevertheless, White, 25, will not be hitting the floor for preseason due to a calf strain he sustained in August, per Toran Flores of The Sporting News. As a […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers were thrilled to join forces again after a two-year breakup, but both sides know this celebrated reunion is not without its complications. The franchise great and former First-Team All-NBA selection suffered a torn Achilles while still playing for the Milwaukee Bucks last postseason and is not expected to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2025-26 NBA season under the weight of skepticism. Injuries, inconsistent team chemistry, and a new-look roster built by Joe Dumars have left national outlets dismissing their chances of becoming a true contender in the West. Yet, beneath the criticism and the doubts, one player is poised to shock the […]

There is really no overlooking the Chicago Bulls. That is especially true with their second-year forward Matas Buzelis, who has the potential to do much more than expected this year. During the Bulls’ Media Day on Monday, Buzelis declared his intention to achieve a coveted prize: the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year. When […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have entered the 2025-26 season in a moment of transformation. After years of oscillating between promise and struggle, they’ve begun stepping into a rebuild that both demands patience and rewards boldness. New coaching approaches, roster changes, and shifts in usage are setting the stage for emergence. Among the young pieces, one […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg was in Dallas on Monday for Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day, but he spent the weekend at the Ryder Cup watching Team USA and Team Europe go head-to-head. The Dallas Mavericks rookie is a big fan of golf and basketball — two things that came together over the weekend. An image went […]

Since Kyrie Irving arrived at the Dallas Mavericks back in February 2023, a lot has changed. However, issues with injuries have remained constant, and the latest involves his long rehabilitation from the ACL tear he suffered against the Sacramento Kings back in March. That not only ended his season, but has also put his availability […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro will miss the start of the season with a foot injury, there is no denying that the team will look for answers to keep the ship afloat until he returns. After the Heat guard underwent ankle surgery, the team announced that it would take eight weeks to […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving was asked about potential retirement in the future during Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day on Monday. The Mavs star shared an honest response, admitting that “it comes to my mind more often than you think.” However, Irving later added that he is still a “few years away” from seriously considering leaving the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a disappointing 2024-2025 season, which saw them finish four games under .500 at 39-43. Granted, the Mavs’ lack of success can be squarely tied to injury. After the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, the All-Star center quickly went down with […]

Only two days remain before the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga will end their long offseason holdout. Whether or not Kuminga accepts his qualifying offer, the direction things are trending in at this moment, or agrees to one of Golden State’s long-term contract proposals is the major question at hand. Whatever Kuminga decides, he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a home game against the Golden State Warriors. One of the big questions on everyone’s mind is how much longer LeBron James has left before he calls it quits on his legendary career. Recently, some fans have speculated […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently trying to prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season while they navigate a highly publicized investigation into potentially attempting to circumvent the league salary cap by signing Kawhi Leonard to a no-show deal. The league has announced its own investigation into the matter, which could come with hefty consequences if […]

The biggest storyline this offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers, and arguably the NBA as a whole, has been the league’s investigation into the team’s alleged no-show deal for Kawhi Leonard that helped them circumvent the salary cap. Team owner Steve Ballmer has been at the center of the investigation, started by sports reporter Pablo […]

As the Orlando Magic opened media day on Monday, team president Jeff Weltman provided injury updates on guard Jalen Suggs and forward Moritz Wagner with opening night against the Miami Heat just one month away. Weltman said Suggs remains on track to be ready for the season opener, while Wagner’s recovery from an ACL tear […]

While Nikola Jokic was eligible for a $206.4 million contract extension, the Denver Nuggets star decided to turn that offer down. However, Nuggets fans shouldn’t be panicking about Jokic’s future. By waiting until next offseason, Jokic will be eligible for a contract extension worth nearly $300 million. He understands the business side of the NBA […]

Anthony Davis hopes to help usher in the next great era of Dallas Mavericks basketball, but while doing so, he will be prioritizing his health. The 2020 NBA champion and four-time All-NBA First-Team selection will be wearing protective eyewear, according to NBA correspondent Marc Stein. This change, as mandated by his doctors, will remain in […]

The Denver Nuggets are less than a month away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season after an offseason full of free agent acquisitions and trades. One of Denver’s key signings was wing Bruce Brown, who helped the team win a championship in the 2023 season and is hoping to produce similar results once again […]