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NBA 2K22 is out now. Check out our PS5 review here. Whether you’re playing it on PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X, we’re sure that you’re super excited. So let’s get down to business: when exactly is NBA 2K22‘s release date? NBA 2K22 Release Date: September 10, 2021 Just like clockwork, NBA 2K22 will be […]

NBA 2K22 is out now. Check out our PS5 review here. We’re excited about the next-generation NBA 2K game. This year’s version will be the first to make full use of next-gen functionalities. There are a lot of improvements, new mechanics, and new features for fans to enjoy in the latest version of the game. But it’s […]

NBA 2K22 is finally out, and a lot of us have been waiting for this game since last year. Being the first NBA 2K title to be made specifically for the next-gen consoles, playing on the PS5 and Xbox Series X feels extra special. But is it actually worth the extra dimes you’ll spend? We take a look […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is dishing another assist, this one in collaboration with Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Ladder Sports supplements. Prior to the opening kickoff of Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared a brief video on Twitter […]

The Los Angeles Lakers formally signed and introduced center DeAndre Jordan on Thursday. Jordan — the latest former NBA All-Star to join the Lakers on the veteran’s minimum — conducted a virtual press conference and spoke about teaming up with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook. Jordan spent the first 10 seasons of his […]

DeAndre Jordan cleared waivers on Thursday, allowing him to officially sign with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The 33-year-old veteran talked to the press after this recent development. One of the hot topics covered was his relationship with former Brooklyn Nets teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Jordan is good friends with both […]

After a considerably long wait, Chris Webber will finally have his name inducted in the Hall of Fame on Saturday. The 48-year-old had a decorated 15-year career in the NBA which all started with the Golden State Warriors back in 1993. C-Webb recently opened up about his time with the Dubs, and he revealed how […]

It took the Brooklyn Nets nearly a week before making their decision, but it has now been confirmed that the team will be parting with former No. 3 NBA draft pick Jahlil Okafor. The Nets have opted to waive the contract of the 6-foot-10 center following last week’s trade from the Detroit Pistons. The news […]

After a surprise playoff appearance last season that earned them home-court advantage in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks are looking to build off that success and make a deep postseason run in 2022. Even though they wound up losing to the Atlanta Hawks in five games, just getting […]

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers want a divorce but can’t find a lawyer to facilitate the transaction. On Simmons’ side, there are plenty of teams with reported interest in him, but there’s one that’s an under-the-radar landing spot. That destination is the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are in a funky spot. They moved […]

The Boston Celtics made the Eastern Conference Finals in three of four seasons prior to 2020-21, but things didn’t go as planned for them last season. The C’s were routed by the Kevin Durant-led Nets in five games, with only a gargantuan effort by Jayson Tatum in Game 3, when he scored 50 points, stopping […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to explore trades for Ben Simmons, with the player himself even saying he will refuse to show up to training camp if he’s not moved. The Sixers want a superstar in return though, which does seem unlikely at this point. Nevertheless, the entire Simmons saga has brought a savage take from […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has epitomized what it means to be a warrior on the basketball court during his career. Sometimes to win a battle, a warrior has to go savage. That’s what Green has done for this Warriors squad on numerous occasions, so let’s look at three times he went straight savage […]

What if Dirk Nowitzki never ended up with the Dallas Mavericks? Well even though they ended up trading for him on draft night in 1998, the Boston Celtics were desperately chasing the German and hoping to get him. Ultimately, he became a legend for the Mavs, but Nowitzki believed before the draft that he could […]

The NBA season is approaching fast. Several players have been competing in open runs all across the country with other NBA players, celebrities, and friends. Terry Rozier invited all his teammates with the Charlotte Hornets to Miami for a personal workout to put things in motion for his squad. After signing a massive four-year $97 […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Chicago Bulls were totally irrelevant. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game was in Chicago, but the Bulls had very little presence during the festivities. Many Bulls fans only remember that weekend for the news that came out about possible changes in the front office, which came after fans chanted “Fire […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is 36 years old, but he’s still a little kid at heart. James often posts on social media like a kid and is often seen being a goofball and enjoying the hell out of life, rather than just being super serious all the time. Former Lakers teammate Kyle Kuzma […]

The New York Knicks ended a 7-year playoff drought last year, and while they did go out in the first round to the Atlanta Hawks, the storied franchise still made strides towards exiting their circle of incompetency. Additions of primarily Julius Randle, but also the likes of Derrick Rose, clearly pushed the roster ahead of […]

Ever since his atrocious collapse in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, Ben Simmons has been linked to a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. While the front office has explored numerous different packages for the Aussie, nothing has materialized and he still remains with the Sixers. Simmons himself clearly wants out and has even threatened to hold […]

After a long eight-year wait, Chris Webber is finally heading to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. As he awaits Saturday’s induction in Springfield, Webber will have the rest of the Michigan Fab Five joining him on this special day: Fab Five update: Chris Webber says the Fab Five will be reunited at the […]

Safe to say that gone are the days when fans and critics laughed at the New York Knicks for their misfortunes. Julius Randle is a bona fide All-Star and he has the proper supporting cast around him. The Knicks will be carrying a ton of momentum from last season’s relatively good campaign. Coupled with three […]

After winning 17 games last season, the Houston Rockets are projected to be at the bottom of the Western Conference again next season. Per BetOnline, the Rockets have an opening win total for the 2021-22 season of 26.5 wins – second to last in the West. And it’s understandable why the line is set that […]

The Atlanta Hawks shocked the basketball world when they made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. For all we know, this could be just a rehearsal for what’s to come in the 2021-22 NBA season. After all, it’s hard betting against Trae Young. There are three big […]

Damian Lillard has seemingly teetered the furthest away from staying with the Portland Trail Blazers than he’s ever done. But even then, Dame has still remained loyal enough to go for one more run. Hall of Fame center turned analyst Shaquille O’Neal recently dropped his take on the Lillard-Blazers situation. The big man spoke candidly […]

It’s still quite sad that the illustrious career of Chris Bosh was cut short due to a blood clot condition. He was still at the peak of his success, just a few seasons removed from winning two titles with the Miami Heat when he was forced to walk away from the game. Bosh was an […]

With training camp just a few days away, Atlanta Hawk star Trae Young is making the most out of his free time. When he’s not playing in pickup games with Adam Sandler, he’s busy watching other elite athletes, including tennis great Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, the world no. 1, had to come from behind in the […]

One of the few blemishes on Kobe Bryant’s legacy was the rape allegation hurdles against him back in 2003. The Los Angeles Lakers star was accused of sexual assault, a claim which he vehemently denied, and later settled out of court. But one even more shocking wrinkle in the saga was the murder-for-hire offer the […]

Former Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion is slated for a full recovery after contracting a mysterious infection while overseas. The good news is that the 20-year-old is back on track after losing close to 20 pounds because of the virus. This update comes via Anthony Slater of The Athletic: “Former Warriors guard Nico Mannion […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has truly developed into of the NBA’s elite players. But of course, stardom comes with plenty of drawbacks, including always being on the radar of fans and observers. In the digital age, it’s almost impossible for top athletes to evade the limelight, and they’re subject to criticisms whatever they do. […]

With NBA 2K22 releasing on September 10, 2021, you’re going to have to decide where you’ll be playing it. If you have either a PS5 or an Xbox Series X, then you’re one of the lucky ones. NBA 2K22 next-gen features will make the next-gen console experience extra special for the game. Here are all the NBA 2K22 next-gen features that you […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook only knows two modes: Hyped and more hyped. His recent workout video quickly went viral, showing him all pumped up while doing basketball drills. Westbrook has always been a guy fueled by his seemingly ceaseless energy and that’s one of the main things that he will bring to the […]

Miami Heat icon Chris Bosh is set to headline Saturday’s momentous Hall of Fame ceremony. Bosh has been officially retired from the NBA for four years now, but it looks like he’s open to the prospect of returning sometime in the future. Bosh’s playing days may be over, but the two-time NBA champ admitted that […]

For those on the outside looking in, the NBA bubble in Orlando back in 2020 looked like a resort. To Kyle Kuzma back when he was on the Los Angeles Lakers, that doesn’t seem to be the case. According to a recent interview he did on the “No Chill” podcast via Fadeaway World, Kuzma likened […]

Championships are won not only by the superstars, but also by the coaches, the training staff, and the behind-the-scenes individuals that contribute to a team’s success. In NBA 2K22 MyNBA and NBA 2K22 MySTAFF modes, we finally get to build a championship-caliber team from the ground up. A great staff can make or break an NBA team. A […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith wants to finally rid of the debate between who is better between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and NFL icon Tom Brady. I know, I know – it’s a tough ask to compare two great athletes who are currently dominating their respective sports right now. But, Smith and his new […]

Everyone is aware that LaMelo Ball is the savior of the Charlotte Hornets. The reigning Rookie of the Year showed flashes of greatness last year, but he can’t drag the team back to relevancy alone. Every star needs help and the Hornets have just the man on the roster to help propel them up the […]

After an eight-year wait, the time has finally come for Sacramento Kings legend Chris Webber to take center stage at the upcoming 2022 Basketball HOF. It’s been a long time coming and it’s great to finally see the 48-year-old get the respect and honor he rightfully deserves. Obviously, this has gotten Webber a bit emotional. […]

When you think of the greatest players in the world, multiple names can pop up. The best of the best have been on top of the NBA for years. LeBron James and Kevin Durant have been considered the two best players in the world over the last decade. Now last season’s Finals MVP Giannis Antetkounmpo […]

Just recently, Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox revealed that the NBA’s doping police got in touch with him shortly after he shared a photo of his beefed-up body on social media. It looks like Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat is following in Fox’s footsteps with an equally impressive offseason transformation. An image of an […]