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Back in February, the Chicago Bulls shocked the basketball world by announcing they were trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. As part of that three-way trade, the Bulls snatched up guard Tre Jones. On the one hand, the Bulls gave up a highly effective offensive player. However, on the other hand, they are looking […]

San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama trained with Hakeem Olajuwon this summer, the Hall of Fame center who’s revered as one of the greatest players. Wembanyama is one of the league’s brightest stars. He also isn’t shy about emerging to become the face of the NBA. When Wembanyama looks ahead at his future he admits […]

The Washington Wizards franchise has gone through plenty of iterations throughout its 64 seasons of existence to this point. Beginning their stint in the NBA in Chicago as the Packers and then the Zephyrs, the franchise moved to Baltimore for the 1963-64 season — changing their name to what remains the most iconic moniker for […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says one championship isn’t enough for him, eyeing a potential dynasty. The Thunder, the NBA’s youngest team, on the heels of its first championship, has the potential to win multiple titles. As the league’s reigning MVP — Gilgeous-Alexander — leads the way, the opportunity isn’t lost on Shai, who […]

The Atlanta Hawks are busy getting through their preseason schedule before the regular season kicks off next week against the Toronto Raptors. Hawks fans have already gotten to see some of this busy offseason’s acquisitions in action, including Kristaps Porzingis, whom the team acquired from the Boston Celtics over the summer. Porzingis is currently entering […]

It will be a while before anyone can say with certainty that Victor Wembanayama is one of the greatest players ever. However, he continues to show flashes of potential and has many years ahead of him. In the meantime, Wembanayama decided to join in the favorite tradition of every basketball fanatic, putting together their all-time […]

The Miami Heat franchise hasn’t been around for a very long time. Miami’s first season as an organization was back in the 1988-89 campaign. Yet, in the short time that the Heat have existed, they have accomplished so much. The Heat have won three titles in franchise history — 2006, 2012, and 2013 — and […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to open their 2025-26 regular season next Wednesday in Orlando, head coach Erik Spoelstra addressed his recent appointment as head coach of the USA men’s national team for the 2025–28 cycle. In a press release issued Tuesday by USA Basketball, Spoelstra said the honor deeply resonates with him. “It’s an […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd are reportedly in agreement on a multi-year contract extension, per NBA insider Marc Stein. “BREAKING: The Mavericks have signed coach Jason Kidd to a multiyear contract extension, @TheSteinLine has learned. Kidd drew interest from the Lakers and Knicks over the past two summers and Dallas has now responded with […]

The Atlanta Hawks franchise is one of the oldest in NBA history, having been around in the league for 76 years. And in those 76 years, it’s worth celebrating who the greatest players in franchise history are across its four stops in Illinois, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Atlanta. Without further ado, here are the 10 […]

Expectations are reaching new heights as the regular season approaches for the Detroit Pistons. The franchise aims to build on the success of last season’s 44-38 record and its first postseason appearance since 2019. Pistons’ President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon stated he wants internal development of the roster to be the catalyst for Detroit […]

Joel Embiid is one of the best centers in the league today. Some fans would even go as far as putting him in the same conversation as Nikola Jokic, especially after winning the 2023 NBA MVP Award. However, since then, nagging injuries have negatively impacted his career. But at only 31 years old, Embiid still […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

The Indiana Pacers are just over a week away from kicking off their 2025 season with an NBA Finals rematch against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers will be playing this season without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the Finals in a game that Indiana may very […]

The Orlando Magic were crowned NBA champions — at least virtually — in a new season simulation conducted by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The projection, part of ESPN’s annual computer-generated forecast, predicts that the Magic will not only reach the 2026 NBA Finals but win their first title in franchise history. […]

The 2023 NBA Draft featured Victor Wembanyama, who was one of the most highly touted prospects in NBA history. The 2024 draft was considered one of the weakest in league history, both in terms of the talent at the top and the overall depth. Now, expectations are high for the crop of 2025 rookies, which […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin has yet to take the floor this preseason while recovering from a plantar fascia tear. However, the No. 8 pick’s return is on the horizon as the regular season approaches. Demin participated in five-on-five scrimmages last week during the Nets’ trip to China. His status for Friday’s preseason finale against […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next week against the Utah Jazz, new details have emerged involving Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban and his public defense of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer during the team’s ongoing Kawhi Leonard salary-cap controversy. On a recent episode of The Dan Le Batard […]

When a player goes from the top at their position to not even being mentioned, some might think of a rational explanation. Injuries, natural regression, among other things. However, that isn’t the case for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. The annual NBA general manager rankings didn’t even list Booker in the top five shooting guards. […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, projected 2026 No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa offered his scouting report on rookie forward Cooper Flagg — a player he has known and competed against since their early basketball days in New England. Dybantsa, who will […]

The Boston Celtics are just over a week away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This season will be a good test for head coach Joe Mazzulla, who will no longer have a supremely talented roster at his disposal and may have to churn out more […]

The Atlanta Hawks are just over a week away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a home game against the Toronto Raptors. Trae Young has played in two of Atlanta’s three preseason games so far and is hoping to lead this Hawks team into contention after they spent the offseason putting the best supporting […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have added another member of the Antetokounmpo family, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Giannis will be sticking around forever. While the Bucks signed Giannis’s youngest brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, to a two-way contract yesterday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania said the move will have no impact on whether the two-time league MVP […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green has never been one to filter his words, and his latest revelation proves it once again. Speaking with Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White and journalist Jordan Schultz, Green admitted that early in his NBA career, he would sometimes “drink till 6 in the morning” before a game, […]

Of all the iconic sneakers NBA GOAT Michael Jordan wore throughout his playing career with the Chicago Bulls, none stand out quite like the Air Jordan 11 and the continued hype surrounding the shoe since its original release in 1995. In celebrating the sneaker’s 30th anniversary, Nike and Air Jordan are preparing to debut a […]

In the world of collectibles, NBA trading cards have always been a popular item. Topps Cards is the official licensee of NBA trading cards, and one of the league’s brightest up and coming stars in Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, has already appeared in a few promotions ahead of the start of the season. Topps […]

One storyline for the Dallas Mavericks in recent weeks has been the outspoken support of former team owner Mark Cuban for the Los Angeles Clippers as they deal with the ongoing Kawhi Leonard no-show deal scandal. Cuban has repeatedly gone to bat for Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, frequently contradicting himself by claiming that Ballmer didn’t […]

The biggest storyline for the Los Angeles Clippers heading into this season is the scandal surrounding team owner Steve Ballmer and star player Kawhi Leonard, who are accused of orchestrating a no-show deal for Leonard in order to sidestep the NBA salary cap. While no decision has been announced yet by the NBA, the scandal […]

While Joel Embiid’s injury status for the Philadelphia 76ers’ opening night game is still uncertain, fans got a glimpse of what the All-Star big man is still capable of during a recent open scrimmage. Embiid took part in the 76ers’ annual Blue vs. White scrimmage between the starters and the reserves, and he showed some […]

There were many positive Brooklyn Nets takeaways from last year’s tanking campaign. However, Jordi Fernandez’s coaching ability loomed large for the rebuilding squad. The first-time head coach exceeded expectations, leading the Nets to a 9-10 start before management traded away Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith. CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn released his NBA head coach rankings […]

Veteran center Al Horford officially signed a multi-year contract with the Golden State Warriors late last month, and it appears as though the five-time All-Star knows his career is winding down. Horford recently told Nick Friedell of The Athletic that he envisions Golden State as the last franchise he will play for. “Horford never thought […]

One heart-stopping moment from the Dallas Mavericks’ 114-101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz had fans holding their breath, and one fan summed up the collective panic perfectly. When 18-year-old rookie Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, threw down a powerful dunk in the third quarter, Dallas fans erupted […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is excited to build on Anthony Davis’ performance against the Utah Jazz when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Davis’ championship goal he declared at Media Day set the tone for training camp and preseason, as Kidd hopes the momentum carries over to the Mavericks’ game against […]

The New York Knicks appear ready to embrace new head coach Mike Brown’s offensive philosophy. The Knicks’ offense looked stagnant too often under former coach Tom Thibodeau. Fortunately, Brown believes in pushing the pace, moving the ball, and launching 3-pointers. And that could significantly benefit the Knicks, resulting in even more success in the near […]

While the Oklahoma City Thunder are clear frontrunners to repeat as NBA champions, the league as a whole has never before been so deep. Polarity has been evident for years now, as a different team has hoisted the Larry O’Brien in each of the last seven seasons. All 30 teams around the league have legitimate […]

LaMelo Ball continues to earn praise from teammates for his work ethic and character, yet across the NBA, rumors and skepticism continues to grow around the Charlotte Hornets star. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, several league insiders question whether LaMelo Ball can truly anchor a winning franchise. The conversation surfaced on The Hoop Collective podcast. […]

When the 2025-26 season tips-off for the Los Angeles Lakers, they will be without LeBron James for the time being as he is sidelined for the next three to four weeks due to a sciatica issue. But when James does take the court, it will be for an unprecedented 23rd year in the NBA. No […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next week, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes they could pose a serious challenge in the Western Conference — if Kawhi Leonard remains healthy. During a recent episode of NBA Today, Windhorst discussed the Clippers’ outlook following their 102-94 preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at the center of the NBA media landscape this offseason as they begin their quest for another franchise championship. Superstar Luka Doncic has been everywhere this summer, appearing in advertisements, podcasts, and taking trips overseas to visit international fans. He’s also been debuting his latest signature sneakers with Jordan Brand, […]