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If anyone can compliment Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves, it is Joe Ingeles. He is just as brash and just as boisterous as Edwards is. However, his game is temporarily halted by a preseason injury, per Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints. On Thursday, Ingeles suffered a left groin strain and is expected to undergo an evaluation […]

Charles Barkley fired back at Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo for his potential interest in joining the New York Knicks. Antetokounmpo is approaching a huge season with the Bucks, as his contract is nearing its end by the 2027 season. This presents a possible pathway for him, knowing he can join a different team that […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers received word that star LeBron James would miss the beginning portion of the regular season due to injury, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. It’s not a great sign for a Lakers team that is looking to hit the ground running in Luka Doncic’s first full season with the […]

Former NBA guard Nate Robinson has been out of the league for 10 years, but he still has one of the most inspiring stories in basketball history. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder is one of the few players of his size to succeed at the highest level, and he’s one of the best NBA Slam Dunk Contest […]

Drake Powell is the only Nets rookie yet to appear during Summer League or the preseason. That could change during Friday’s meeting with the Phoenix Suns in Macao. After Powell missed most of the offseason with left knee tendinopathy, the Nets removed the rookie from their injury report ahead of their first of two matchups […]

The NBA preseason is where potential is auditioned and theories are tested under the bright lights. For Ja Morant’s new-look, injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies, the first two acts of this preview have been less about the final score amid on 0-2 start. No, these five exhibition games are more about Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama, and Cam […]

The Golden State Warriors signed Jonathan Kuminga to a $48.5 million contract, ending what was an endless cycle of rumors and trade speculation. With the contract dispute between the Warriors and Kuminga in the rearview mirror, the 23-year-old revealed his true emotions about the resolution. Speaking in an interview with Marc J. Spears of AndScape, […]

On Wednesday, the prediction that Coby White wouldn’t play in the Bulls’ preseason opener came true. However, something bigger appears to be at play. Ultimately, the Bulls may look to do two things. First, lead White down the path to return in time for the regular season start after dealing with a calf strain. Second, […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. suffered a sophomore slump last season, he is looking to readjust his focus in his third year in an effort to solidify his spot in head coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation. Jaquez would make steps in the right direction, as besides the Heat star dunking over SanAntonioo […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for the 2025-26 NBA season, star guard Luka Doncic shared his thoughts on a potential one-on-one tournament that could debut during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend. Appearing on a recent episode of Hot Ones, Doncic was asked which players he believed would be the last two standing in […]

Former NBA star and Hall of Famer Paul Pierce was reportedly arrested in Southern California on suspicion of DUI. The alleged incident took place on Tuesday, October 7, after police officers found Pierce on the road. It’s said that Pierce, who is 47 years old, was found asleep in his vehicle on the 101 Freeway […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has laid out goals for Kel’el Ware, who is heading into his sophomore season after an impressive rookie year, there’s no doubt that this preseason will be vital for his development. While the young up-and-coming Heat star dominated in Wednesday’s 112-107 preseason loss to the San […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season as a result of sciatica on his right side, the team announced Thursday afternoon. James, 40, is on the verge of entering his historic 23rd season in the NBA but will be forced to miss the start of the […]

There have been no shortage of brilliant players to walk through the doors of the San Antonio Spurs. That’s no surprise. Since entering the NBA, they’ve made the playoffs in 38 of 47 seasons, won five championships, and have the best overall record in the league. The Spurs are currently in the longest playoff drought […]

The Golden State Warriors are less than two weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a road game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors have far and away the oldest roster in the NBA, with four out of their five starters being age 35 or older, including Stephen Curry, who will turn […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick knew about LeBron James’ Decision 2.0 ad, but when it comes to when the 23-year veteran will make his 2025-26 debut, it is anybody’s guess. With hopes of making a deep playoff run in 2026, the Lakers will be overly cautious with James, as the 40-year-old embarks on […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, star guard Luka Doncic reflected on how his competitive edge has evolved since entering the league. Appearing on a recent episode of Hot Ones, Doncic revealed that his trademark trash talking only began after joining the NBA. “I think in the NBA it’s […]

Even though the Charlotte Bobcats franchise is the most recent expansion entry into the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans franchise carries the least amount of history. When the Bobcats rebranded into the Hornets in 2014, they reclaimed the history of the Charlotte Hornets franchise that originated in 1988. This means that the former Hornets that […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t seem to get his name out of the news. He has been the biggest talk of the offseason, and heading into the 2025-26 campaign, his name continues to surface in trade rumors. Antetokounmpo and head coach Doc Rivers recently responded to the last trade rumor, and both players are […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for the 2025-26 season opener on October 22 at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell is setting a clear goal for the next phase of his career. In a recent appearance on the Network podcast with Rich Kleiman, Mitchell said that reaching the NBA […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not the most storied franchise in the NBA. They may find themselves as one of the youngest franchises in the NBA today, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their fair share of success. This organization has had a number of great, iconic teams through the years, and they’ve had players […]

After Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reacted to Cooper Flagg’s preseason debut, he also highlighted another player who’s grabbed his attention amid preseason. Mavericks guard Brandon Williams earned high praise from Kidd. Converting from a two-way contract to a standard deal, Williams agreed to a $2.3 million contract last season. And as Kyrie Irving […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season set to tip off in two weeks, Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell has offered insight into the team’s offseason addition of Lonzo Ball and the role the veteran guard is expected to play. Appearing on the latest episode of Network with Rich Kleiman, Mitchell reflected on Ball’s career arc, […]

Recently, reports surfaced from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Boston Celtics were cautiously optimistic that superstar Jayson Tatum could return from his torn Achilles injury at some point during the upcoming 2025-26 season. Tatum suffered the injury in the 2025 playoffs against the New York Knicks in Game 4, leaving in the final […]

Recently, LeBron James teased his “Second Decision” announcement, which many speculated could have pertained to his potential retirement, only to later reveal it to be nothing more than an ad for Hennessy. While some correctly predicted that the spoof was just an endorsement, others were outraged that the Lakers star would attempt to create such […]

Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season with a left hamstring injury, head coach Rick Carlisle announced on Thursday afternoon. McConnell suffered this injury in Tuesday’s preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a game Indiana won 126-125 in overtime. Carlisle told reporters on Thursday that the veteran guard […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is heavily favored to win the 2026 NBA Finals in the association’s annual GM survey of all 30 teams. While analysts make bold predictions about the 2025-26 Thunder, including a 70-win regular season, Oklahoma City is picked to become the first repeat champions since 2017 ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ […]

MIAMI – After Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis had an eye-opening performance in his preseason debut in the 1120-107 loss against the San Antonio Spurs, what really stood out was the connection with Kel’el Ware. As there has been speculation about Ware starting for the Heat, like he had done for the second half of […]

Luka Doncic is expected to take the MVP leap this year in his first full year with the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, the NBA world is still reeling from Doncic’s bombshell trade at the deadline when the Dallas Mavericks sent him to the Purple and Gold in return for Anthony Davis. With a change […]

The league is finally returning to China, marking the end of a six-year hiatus that began after a diplomatic storm halted relations between the NBA and the country. The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will square off in two preseason games at The Venetian Arena in Macau, a move that symbolizes both reconciliation and business […]

Recently, the Boston Celtics kicked off their 2025-26 preseason with a road game against the Memphis Grizzlies, with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White both playing some minutes before turning things over to the younger players. Jayson Tatum was in attendance to watch from the sidelines, currently injured after suffering a torn Achilles in the Celtics’ […]

With the honor of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra leading the USA basketball team in the foreseeable future, there is no doubt that he has major respect around the league. Known for developing players like Spoelstra is currently doing with Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, both have been recognized for their abilities by NBA executives. […]

The Orlando Magic and new guard Desmond Bane are drawing praise across the league as attention shifts toward the 2025-26 season. In the NBA’s annual general manager survey released this week, the Magic earned top recognition in multiple categories, while Bane was voted one of the most undervalued offseason additions. With the regular season set […]

Are we on the doorstep of seeing yet another monumental, blockbuster trade in the NBA? After seeing Luka Doncic traded for Anthony Davis before the trade deadline during the 2024-25 season, no trade should catch anyone off guard anymore. That is exactly why the NBA world is preparing for the possibility of the Milwaukee Bucks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James is entering what will be his 23rd year in the NBA, and 8th with the franchise. While he is generally seen as a superstar who elevates his teammates, former Boston Celtics man Enes Freedom Kanter recently spoke at length about the impact James has had over one specific former […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been receiving their flowers before the regular season started, and it’s because of the moves that they made during the summer. As one of the more active teams in the offseason, the Hawks added Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard to a team that had already shown flashes last season. […]

Chris Paul has long been known as one of the sharpest basketball minds of his generation, and now NBA executives are envisioning his leadership extending beyond the hardwood. In the league’s annual survey of general managers, Paul, who is back with the Los Angeles Clippers, was voted the active player most likely to become a […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s best leader, according to the league’s annual general manager survey. Curry received 43 percent of the vote, outpacing New York’s Jalen Brunson (13 percent) and Denver’s Nikola Jokić (10 percent), reaffirming his influence both on and off the court. However, the two-time MVP’s recognition […]

As the Golden State Warriors look to stretch their two-year championship window with All-Star Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, teams will be monitoring Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. While Antetokounmpo could be one Bucks disastrous first-half regular-season start away from demanding a trade, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith is warning the NBA not […]