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The Phoenix Suns are making a surprising change following the All-Star break. After the Suns were awarded the 2027 NBA All-Star Game, they’re already making progress towards that day. One of the big things they started on Tuesday was removing the “Footprint Center” logo from the arena. There’s no logo as of writing this. However, […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has responded to Ja Morant’s recent social media post about potentially participating in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, reigniting excitement about the possibility of an elite field of competitors. Following Mac McClung’s historic three-peat victory at the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest in San Francisco this past Saturday, Morant took […]

The Hornets have been in the news recently for the failed Mark Williams-Dalton Knecht trade involving the Los Angeles Lakers. But the team has also had a few reclamation projects this season that might have gone unnoticed. Chief among them is the apparent resurgence of Elfrid Payton who just inked another 10-day contract with the […]

Kyle Kuzma is tying the knot. The Milwaukee Bucks forward proposed to his longtime girlfriend supermodel, Winnie Harlow. The newly engaged couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post of the two in a private plane and the supermodel showing off the sparkling engagement ring. “YES YES YESSSSSSSSSSSS,” singer Normani commented on the post. […]

On Sunday, Jalen Brunson took part in the NBA All-Star game from San Francisco alongside New York Knicks teammate Karl-Anthony Towns. While the games themselves didn’t do much to alleviate the growing chorus of fans angry at the All-Star format, they did provide Knicks fans a chance to see their team’s best two players on […]

Netflix’s Court of Gold docuseries, which premiered Tuesday, chronicling the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball tournament highlighted Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s iconic “Night Night” celebration during Team USA’s gold medal victory over France. Head coach Steve Kerr, who led Team USA during the tournament, reflected on the significance of the moment. “When it […]

It is crazy to think that we are entering the last several weeks of the 2024-25 NBA season. With about eight weeks remaining coming out of the All-Star break, every team and player in the league has a different goal. For many, it’s all about closing out the NBA season on a strong note to […]

The New York Knicks have enjoyed a strong season to date, currently sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference as the season approaches its final stretch. Both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were rewarded for their efforts this year with selections to the All-Star game, which was played on Sunday evening in San Francisco. […]

As John Wall eyed his next career move with a possible retirement, he’s committed to staying ready. Regardless of what happens, his mind remains clear. Wall explained on the Draymond Green Podcast that he’s ready for whatever comes next. “I’m still staying ready and putting the work in,” Wall said. “I’m enjoying the game, watching […]

Paul George may have struggled in his last game before the All-Star break, but he didn’t let that stop him from enjoying some much-needed time away. The Philadelphia 76ers star put up just two points in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, tying his season-low, yet he and his wife, Daniela Rajic, wasted no time […]

Dwight Howard’s net worth in 2025 is $140 million. Howard is a former NBA center that was one of the best big men in the league during his heyday. And now, he’s a finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame. As such, Howard has amassed quite a fortune throughout his colorful NBA career. As of […]

Many fans were disappointed this weekend when Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James announced at the last minute that he would not be participating in the All-Star game due to soreness. Many criticized James for not announcing the news earlier, which would have given time for the NBA to find a replacement player, but […]

New arenas are becoming a hot topic in Cleveland lately. The Cleveland Browns have made it clear they’re leaving Cleveland for a massive stadium project. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians are in the midst of a full-blown renovation of Progressive Field. The Browns and Guardians are keeping each other company. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to […]

During the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a hilarious yet pointed remark to Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley regarding the difficulty of guarding today’s top players. Antetokounmpo turned to Barkley and referenced San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama. “Back in the day, you couldn’t guard him. You could not […]

Mac McClung has single-handedly revived the Slam Dunk Contest. The once prestigious NBA All-Star Weekend event used to be filled with star players, and it was must-watch TV because of the high-flying action. The event has faded in recent years because of underwhelming performances and a lack of recognizable names in the event. G-League star […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is unquestionably a candidate to become the next face of the NBA. In fact, even Anthony Edwards recently said that Wembanyama could earn the title. During a recent ESPN First Take segment, however, Stephen A. Smith said that he doesn’t believe that “an international player can be the face […]

Stephen Curry is regarded as the best shooter in the world. But while the Warriors are built around Curry, the team is usually loaded with shooters given the Warriors  system relies heavily on pace and space. With the Warriors putting premium on outside shooting, it was a no-brainer to enlist shooters alongside Curry. While Klay […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is one of the subjects of the new Netflix docuseries “Court of Gold,” which followed the men’s basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics. The inside look at the Games and Team USA’s quest for the gold medal included an interesting exchange with Embiid and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Early […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant’s recent comments about the NBA All-Star Game sparked a candid response from ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith during Tuesday’s broadcast of First Take. Durant, in response to criticism surrounding this past weekend’s All-Star festivities in San Francisco, took to social media to share his thoughts on the discourse surrounding the […]

The trade of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers transcended the basketball realm. It was the trade heard ’round the world. Weeks after that that monster trade that also involved the Utah Jazz went down, there are still countless people in disbelieve that such a transaction happened in the NBA. […]

Right now, a lot of people think that Victor Wembanyama is the face of the NBA because he is the future of the NBA. It’s a fair take as Wembanyama is unlike any other player that we have ever seen in the league. He hasn’t seen a lot of success with the San Antonio Spurs […]

The NBA All-Star Game has had criticism from everywhere. After the league changed the format, Bill Simmons presented an interesting format on his podcast that he believed would fix the game. “If you make home-court the prize and you go to a 40-minute game, you go FIBA rules, so it moves faster and feels different,” […]

The NBA once again switched up their All-Star Game format in 2025, and reviews are mixed. This year, the league went with a four-team tournament featuring a team of veteran megastars, a team of international players, a squad of up-and-coming stars, and a non-All-Star Team from the Rising Stars Challenge. The tournament consisted of three […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not just making waves on the court; their commitment to social impact is just as strong, Fox8 reports. While the team remains a top contender in the NBA standings, their off-court efforts, led by executive vice president and chief impact and equity officer Kevin Clayton, are equally significant. Unlike many executives […]

When Golden State Warriors guard and coach duo Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr joined for the Olympics, it was too much for France. In the Gold Medal game, the guard dropped 24 points. However, it was a memorable performance for the first-time Olympian. Funny enough, Curry dropped a storybook Olympic tale vs France following his […]

Ja Morant is one of the most exciting players in the NBA, and he is a big reason why the Memphis Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the league this year. Morant is averaging over 20 points per game, and the Grizzlies are currently in second place in the Western Conference as we […]

The 2024-25 New Orleans Pelicans haven’t exactly had a memorable season, and that remains true for Trey Murphy. Unfortunately, the team has had its fair share of bad luck. For example, the Pelicans had eight players ruled out for a game earlier this season. Injuries have likely been the biggest component of their record. Murphy […]

Every game matters in the NBA, and that is especially true for the New York Knicks. The Knicks are on pace to end the season with a better record than last season, when they went 50-32. However, unlike last season, New York will probably struggle to jump to the second seed. But jumping to a […]

San Antonio Spurs talented big man Victor Wembanyama can practically do it all on the court. Even at his size, Wembanyama can defend multiple positions, make shots from way out in the perimeter and handle the rock in open space or in traffic. But there’s one player in his eyes he believes to have the […]

Charles Barkley has never held back his criticism of San Francisco, and Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob knows all about it. While Barkley is known for being the lovable analyst on TNT, he brought out his philanthropic side. The NBA All-Star weekend might’ve changed his perception of the city. He visited the Glide Memorial […]

LeBron James did not let Doug Gottlieb off the hook for his critical comments, even if he had to be patient with his revenge. Weeks after the Green Bay men’s basketball coach called James a bad parent and criticized the play of his son, Bronny James, the Los Angeles Lakers star clapped back at Gottlieb […]

The friendship between LeBron and Drake is only drifting further apart. The veteran NBA star was seen working out with his daughter Zhuri on his Instagram Story Monday (Feb. 17) as Kendrick’s good.kid.mad.city was blasting in the background. In his Instagram Story prior to that one, he attended an event for his 1707 Lobos tequila […]

Given the reaction, it’s not a stretch to say that a good portion of the basketball world didn’t take to the new NBA All-Star Game format. Don’t count Victor Wembanyama among those folks. The San Antonio Spurs superstar left All-Star Weekend with a good first experience. “It was better than I expected,” the 2023 top […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was drafted by Kenny Smith for the All-Star Game, and the pregame speech made by Smith included a funny mistake, according to Brunson’s words after the game. “Kenny [Smith] came in and said, ‘This is the young stars of the league. I didn’t want to draft anyone over 25,’” […]

The NBA 2K25 Season 5 Release Date arrives soon, with the developers sharing new patch notes for the Season 5 update. Overall, this brand new season brings new content across a variety of modes like MyCAREER and MyTEAM. The update comes with a ton of fixes in gameplay, as well as modes like MyNBA, The […]

Marcus Jordan is looking to make amends with his dad, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, as he celebrates his 62nd birthday. After recently mentioning his father’s name during the traffic stop that resulted in his DUI arrest, Marcus took the opportunity to wish his dad a Happy Birthday, hoping to start off on a better […]

New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns is heading home from San Francisco with more than just an All-Star experience. The board of player representatives has appointed him as a vice president on the National Basketball Players Association’s Executive Committee. He will serve alongside reelected Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe […]

The past three seasons have been tough for the Toronto Raptors. It has been a gradual decline for the Raptors franchise ever since they broke through with a championship in 2019, and now, they’re stuck in a rebuild. For the 2024-25 season, it was clear that their intention was to compete for lottery balls instead […]

LeBron James is making the most of the All-Star break to prepare for the second half of the season. After sitting out the All-Star Game due to a foot issue, James has returned to the weight room. This time, he’s getting in his workout with some extra motivation, as he’s training alongside his daughter, Zhuri. […]