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TJ McConnell’s net worth in 2025 is $20 million. McConnell is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers. McConnell is an NBA record holder for most steals in a single half. Here’s a closer look at TJ McConnell’s net worth in 2025. What is TJ McConnell’s net worth in 2025?: $20 […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg is a true freshman, but he is expected to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Before Flagg even stepped foot on campus, that expectation was there. However, there are some other incredibly impressive freshman in college basketball this year as well. One of them is Rutgers […]

The Dallas Mavericks took a big risk when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, and it hasn’t paid off so far. Davis had an excellent first half in his Mavericks debut on Feb. 8, but a third quarter adductor injury has kept him out since then and will continue […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend was full of mixed reviews, and many people were not happy with the different activities and the games that took place. The All-Star Game received the most criticism because of the side challenges, performances, and a dedication to the TNT crew, but there wasn’t much basketball being played. Kevin Durant was […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. shares the same alma mater as Golden State Warriors Draymond Green and shared a funny story of when he was still in college and the four-time champion was visiting campus. Before Jackson Jr. was in a full-court press at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, he was a freshman at […]

Although the Washington Wizards didn’t have any All-Stars this season, their three Rising Stars displayed the organization’s progress on the national stage. Sophomore guard Bilal Coulibaly, No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr, and No. 14 overall pick Bub Carrington each had their moments in the Castrol’s Rising Stars game on Friday, and Sarr also shined […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, sending away their elite big Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, the point of emphasis for the team has been to find a center for the future. The Lakers were about to trade for Mark Williams of the Charlotte Hornets, but the trade was rescinded due […]

It was not too long ago that the best around the league took NBA All-Star Weekend seriously. Giannis Antetokounmpo brought a competitive edge to the 2021 All-Star Game when he scored 35 points and set the record for most shots without missing. In the 2000s era, every NBA All-Star Game meant something to those guys. […]

It was quite the eventful NBA All-Star Weekend for Damian Lillard. The Milwaukee Bucks guard officially retired from the 3-point Contest after failing to pull off the three-peat on Saturday night. He did not leave San Francisco without a win, however, as he and Shaquille ONeal’s squad, also known as Shaq’s OGs, overpowered the rest […]

During All-Star Weekend, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed the possibility of playing with his son. After Antetokounmpo endorsed ideas to spice up All-Star Weekend, Charlotte Hornets power forward Grant Williams interviewed Giannis. Williams asked Antetokounmpo about the possibility of potentially becoming the league’s next father/son duo since LeBron and Bronny James, per NBA’s X, […]

As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro experienced his first All-Star event, he now looks to lead his team after the break in the hopes of a potential playoff push. There was no doubt that there was a feeling of disappointment for the Heat heading into the break as they are in the midst of a […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend was full of mixed reviews, but it felt like the actual All-Star Game received a lot of criticism from the players themselves. The thing that seemed to bother some people was how long the breaks were between the games, as they had side challenges with fans, dedications, and performances. At the […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is no stranger to making headlines for odd reasons and has done so once again. Irving is attempting to gain eligibility to play for Australia in the 2028 Olympic Games. “Man, we’re in the process of that right now, just trying to figure out the best route for me to […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban blasted the NBA during Sunday’s All-Star Game for its marketing throughout the star-studded event. While many have responded to the association’s new tournament-style format, including Mavs guard Kyrie Irving endorsing a potential 1-on-1 All-Star tournament, Cuban criticized the NBA for its marketing. Cuban ripped the association on his Bluesky. […]

The Golden State Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat around the trade deadline. Bringing in star players can affect a team’s dynamic, but veteran Warriors forward Draymond Green does not believe that will be the case. Green thinks Stephen Curry’s confidence allows Butler to do his thing. “The dopest thing about that whole […]

After another disappointing NBA All-Star Game, fans, media members, and players alike have continued to give their opinions on how to fix the midseason event. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, though, had an idea not heard much by people inside the NBA: don’t worry about it. Jokic, who admitted he is “not built for this […]

Draymond Green may have spilled some breaking news while he was on broadcast during All-Star Weekend, saying that he was offered the Golden State Warriors head coaching job when he retires. “I’ve already been offered the Golden State Warriors head coaching job when I’m done, you think Imma suck,” Green asked Candace Parker when he […]

Plenty of people have added their thoughts about the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic, and Jalen Rose is one of the newest people. After hearing the report that the Mavericks didn’t want to give Doncic the supermax, Rose made a simple plea to the organization. “It seems like [the Mavs] didn’t wanna pay Luka, so […]

As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro experienced his first All-Star appearance this past weekend in San Francisco, he spoke about his time in the new format which has been highly talked about around the league. Besides the tournament style on Sunday, the Heat guard won the three-point contest to add to what was already a […]

Two full weeks have passed since the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers came together to put the finishing touches on one of the most surprising trades in the history of professional sports, a deal that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas in exchange for Luka Doncic, who becomes the latest superstar to don the purple […]

Players and fans alike are voicing their opinions following the latest iteration of NBA All-Star Weekend. Mixed reactions sounded throughout the proceedings, with Sunday’s modified All-Star Game producing particularly polarizing results. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant praised the four-team tournament format, while Draymond Green ripped it to shreds. There was more intensity on display, but […]

Even weeks after the news dropped, the Luka Doncic trade is still absolutely stunning, even after watching the Slovenian superstar suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers a few times. Day by day, more information trickles out about what led the Mavericks to this bombshell decision. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison spearheaded the trade talks, […]

The NBA All-Star break is a time for teams to prepare for the final stretch of the regular season. Weirdly, we refer to these next several weeks as the “second half” of the NBA season, especially since the halfway point has already passed. Anyway, the NBA power rankings are symbolic of those with championship aspirations, […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back when he endorsed bringing the NBA’s All-Star Game to Boston but threw shade toward San Francisco in the process. After Brown’s Team OGs defeated the Global Stars, 41-25, in the final round of the first-to-40 tournament, his teammate Jayson Tatum suggested a change in the new format. […]

There’s more to the Luka Doncic trade story for Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison. Although he’s received plenty of threats and protests about the move, he remained committed to his decision. According to The Athletic, he addressed the team the following morning in Cleveland before they played the Cavaliers. “Harrison told the bleary-eyed group […]

The new All-Star Game format had many mixed reviews from the players, and it was expected after all that went on besides the actual basketball game. There were breaks full of side challenges, performances, and a dedication to the TNT crew, but there wasn’t much basketball being played. After the game, Jaylen Brown spoke out […]

NBA stars are usually dominant. As a result, it’s a no-brainer how a lot of them are easily part of the MVP conversation every year. But surprisingly, not all stars earn votes for Most Valuable Player. Here is a look at the 10 NBA Stars who never received a single MVP vote. Check out the […]

Kendrick Perkins is the newest member of the LeBron James, All-Star Game discussion. After James announced that he wouldn’t play in the All-Star Game, the former NBA champion went off on the Lakers guard. Much similar to what Shannon Sharpe said on his podcast, Perkins was more direct. He explained on Monday’s edition of ESPN’s […]

As LeBron James said he wasn’t playing in the All-Star Game, fury sparked from everywhere, including Shannon Sharpe. He’s supported the Lakers forward throughout his career. However, this was an incident that Sharpe couldn’t let go of. On the Night Cap Podcast, he aired his frustrations about James’ decision to not play. “Sit out now, […]

As Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James missed out on the All-Star game, he was followed up with his comments regarding the overabundance of three-pointers being attempted in the NBA. While James looks to capture another championship with the Lakers next to Luka Doncic, he would clarify his previous quote about the current state of […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is no stranger to interesting analogies, and he made one following the Shaq OGs win at the All-Star Game. When asked about taking the trophy home, he had an interesting response. To be specific, Irving gave a shoutout to a Native American tribe, the Mohicans. “I asked the guys if […]

Team Shaq came out victorious in the 2025 All-Star Game, with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown being a part of their squad. While Brown put together a strong outing for his squad, he ended up having a major gaffe along the way that resulted in him getting trolled by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. For […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was not part of the NBA All-Star Game, but he still grabbed lots of attention, thanks to his mouth. The outspoken four-time NBA champion had a lot to say about the state of the NBA All-Star game, which introduced a new tournament-style format for the 2025 edition of the […]

The new All-Star Game format had mixed reviews from players and fans that watched the event, and it’s not for certain if this is something that the league will bring next year. Draymond Green was adamant about letting everyone know he wasn’t a fan of the format, and after the game, he asked Stephen Curry […]

Another NBA All-Star Game has come and gone and another format change by the league seems to have passed with little improvement. Sunday night’s four-team format was a dud for the most part, with not a lot of basketball being played over the course of the evening. Fans, pundits and Draymond Green all didn’t like […]

The Atlanta Hawks (26-29) are starting to bounce back from a dreary ending to January, winning four of their last six games. It does not take much to sneak into the middle of a top-heavy Eastern Conference, and they are only three games behind the Detroit Pistons for sixth place in the standings. The organization’s […]

By and large, the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off is a rousing success. It’s still ongoing at the time of this writing, but regardless of who wins the tournament, it’s safe to say that the NHL scored a 50-point slam dunk with it. As for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, it’s hard to say the same […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Damian Lillard has been in the spotlight since his entry to the league and has quickly built a reputation as one of the most clutch players in the game today. He’s also one of four active NBA players with a lifetime contract under a sneaker brand in Adidas. Over NBA All-Star Weekend, […]

For 22 years, LeBron James has built arguably the most complete career in the history of the National Basketball Association. 10 NBA Finals appearances, four NBA Titles, four regular season MVP Awards, more points than anyone in the history of the league, and too many records to list in what intends to be a 400-500 […]