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When the Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Eric Gordon in their pursuit of getting younger and more athletic, it turned heads around the City of Brotherly Love… at least until they ended up selecting VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Now granted, Gordon isn’t quite Kyle Lowry, who has already accepted […]

The Indiana Pacers looked to start their preseason on a winning note when they visited the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Tuesday. The game, however, was marred by an accidental collision between Delon Wright and Jaylen Clark in the second quarter. Clark tried to sneak in for the steal, but his head hit Wright’s […]

The path from casual fan to professional basketball player often begins with a spark of inspiration, and for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward, that spark was ignited by the late, great Kobe Bryant. However, the 22-year-old’s basketball journey didn’t start on a court. His hoops curiosity was actually piqued on a couch, sitting beside his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is undoubtedly one of the best young stars in the NBA, often finding himself in the news for his outspoken personality as well. In his five seasons in the league, Edwards has not only established himself as a superstar but has also created multiple memorable bonds. One of those is with […]

SAN FRANCISCO – With messy contract negotiations out of the way, the next step for the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga is figuring out how to maximize his fit with the rest of the team on the court. In the Warriors’ 111-103 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Kerr used their time […]

The Portland Trail Blazers franchise has existed for over 50 years now, as it joined the NBA as an expansion team back in the year 1970. Over the last five-plus decades, the organization has won one NBA title back in the year 1977 and has made the NBA Finals three times, in 1977, 1990, and […]

It remains up in the air as to what Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic will end up. Vucevic, 34, retired from the Eurobasket tournament, but is entering his 15th season in the NBA.  Additionally, rumors persist that Vucevic may be traded away to another team. On Tuesday, just before the Bulls take on the Cavaliers […]

LeBron James once again hinted at a big announcement that ramped up speculation among NBA fans, only for it to just be an advertisement. Relief and irritation filled social media after people watched the all-time great pay tribute to his infamous “Decision” special from 2010, in what turned out to be a Hennessy commercial. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks opened their preseason with a 106-89 win against defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. While OKC did not line up any of their first-team stars, the Mavericks did, with both Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg starting alongside the likes of Klay Thompson, Derrick Lively II […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have played two preseason games so far, although not too many takeaways can be gleaned from them considering that Luka Doncic and LeBron James were out of the lineup. Still, newly extended head coach JJ Redick is picking up right where he left off with his intense style of coaching. Recently, […]

The Golden State Warriors took their time to make moves during the NBA offseason. However, Golden State agreed to a contract with Jonathan Kuminga, kicking off a flurry of moves. One of the biggest was the addition of Al Horford to the roster. He joins one of the older rosters in the NBA, but Warriors […]

The Sacramento Kings organization has been around for quite a long time. They began as the Rochester Royals back in 1945 when the NBA was still in its fledgling stages and called the NBL. The franchise then relocated to Cincinnati in 1957 and stayed there for 15 seasons until 1972 rolled around. The Royals relocated […]

When a reporter at Media Day asked Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo about his future, he gave a very revealing response. Antetokounmpo admits he has thought about a trade on more than one occasion, expressing his desire to be in a position to compete for a title, albeit in Milwaukee or for another team. At […]

The Phoenix Suns have amassed a pretty rich history given its overall success as a franchise since being founded in 1968. But it’s surprising that despite its success, the team has yet to win an NBA Championship. Here is a look at the 10 greatest Suns players in franchise history. Phoenix did not take long […]

On Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Milwaukee Bucks had had conversations with the New York Knicks this summer about the possibility of trading franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo. The discussions eventually fizzled out, and now, the two teams are preparing for their respective seasons, which are set to begin in just over […]

The Golden State Warriors have been doing their best in trying to maximize Stephen Curry’s closing championship window. But since Mike Dunleavy Jr. took over as GM, it looks like the front office has been struggling for the most part in giving Curry the help he needs to extend the team’s dynasty. Here is a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have played two preseason games as they prepare for the regular season. However, Luka Doncic nor LeBron James have played in either game, taking the time to get and stay healthy. Instead, new Lakers center Deandre Ayton and the rest of the team are trying to build chemistry. Doncic is doing […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to miss all of the preseason as he continues to progress from a glute injury, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James has been sidelined since the start of the Lakers’ training camp with what head coach JJ Redick described as “nerve irritation in the glute.” While […]

The Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2025 preseason slate with a 106-89 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Jason Kidd looked on as Cooper Flagg shone in his debut, leading the team on both ends of the floor. However, Dallas is without Dante Exume, Dennis Smith Jr., Caleb Martin, and Daniel Gafford thanks […]

On Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks engaged in extensive trade talks surrounding franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, which eventually fizzled out. The reports came just two weeks before the teams are slated to kick off their respective 2025-26 regular seasons. Recently, Knicks head coach […]

For most NBA players, the offseason is a time for rest, individual skill work, and preparing for the grind ahead. For beloved Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer, that preparation included a unique and meaningful trip back to his roots. Along with brothers Pat (Golden State Warriors) and Will, the Spencer Brothers Foundation launched a charitable […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson is opening up about some of the demons he has battled in his life. Iverson says in a new interview that quitting drinking was one of the best decisions he ever made. “When you get drunk, you’re not how you usually are,” Iverson said in an interview with CBS. […]

With new head coach Mike Brown, Mikal Bridges may prove to benefit the most of anybody on the New York Knicks. While Bridges benefited greatly this offseason when he signed a four-year, $150 million contract extension, his role within his team’s offense could expand under the leadership of Brown, who succeeded Tom Thibodeau following the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum won’t be playing in any NBA games for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t keeping busy off the court. Along with tackling his daily injury rehab, Tatum will serve as the inaugural Chief Basketball Officer of Duke University. The blue-blood program announced that the six-time NBA All-Star […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are just over two weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with Giannis Antetokounmpo miraculously still on the team despite rampant trade rumors over the summer. Antetokounmpo was recently absent from the team’s media day after dealing with COVID-19, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season. […]

Jordi Fernandez is no stranger to working with atypical big men throughout his NBA coaching career. The Brooklyn Nets head coach played a significant role in crafting offenses around Nikola Jokić and Domantas Sabonis during his time with the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. He’ll now have another shiny frontcourt tool to work with in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have signed former Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics guard Dalano Banton to a contract, the team announced on Tuesday morning. Banton, 25, was the 46th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and began his career with the Toronto Raptors. After two seasons in Toronto, Banton played 24 games for the […]

The Golden State Warriors are two weeks out from kicking off their 2025-26 season on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Steve Kerr is entering his 12th season as the head coach in the Bay Area, and the upcoming year is the final season left on his current contract. Recently, Kerr spoke […]

On Monday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to social media to announce that he would be releasing the ‘second decision’ on Tuesday. The video was billed as a spoof of his infamous 2010 ESPN special when he joined the Miami Heat, and had many fans speculating that James might be announcing his retirement […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has opened up about her special friendship with NBA veteran Kyrie Irving. She called him her ‘favorite basketball player ever.’ Bueckers also praised both his skill and his character. This growing connection between one of the WNBA’s rising faces and one of the NBA’s most polarizing yet admired figures underscores how […]

Hold off on all the talk about a potential retirement announcement by Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James. As it turns out, the viral post he made that led many to believe was a tease on a possible declaration of his intention to retire was nothing related to it. Not even remotely close to […]

The Detroit Pistons jumped out to a victorious start with a 128-112 preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Their matchup began with an ugly first half that suggested the Pistons might be in trouble. Memphis had clear control of the contest, leading by as many as 21 points. Detroit’s sluggish start was wiped […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s immediate future was the main talking point of this NBA offseason. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar gave serious thought to his future with the organization he has spent the first 12 years of his career with, and this led to trade conversations between his team and the New York Knicks. As Giannis gave serious […]

For over 30 years, viewers of New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets games have had the pleasure of hearing Ian Eagle’s voice on the broadcast. However, those tuning in this season on a given night are likely to hear a different voice on the call. Eagle is scaling back his role with the YES Network as he transitions into […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-89 in their preseason opener on Monday night. 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg scored 10 points and added six rebounds and three assists in the contest. Flagg is 6’8″ and has often played forward, but he was the pick-and-roll ball-handler at times on Monday night. […]

It surely does not seem real, but it is inevitable that the day would come where LeBron James would announce to the world that he is done playing basketball on a professional level — with the Los Angeles Lakers star and future first-ballot Hall of Famer having nothing left to prove in his illustrious 23rd […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is now enjoying her free time after a stellar rookie season. She was present at Dickies Arena on Monday to witness the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106-89, in the NBA preseason. Cooper Flagg impressed in his preseason debut after finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown could’ve practically attended any college he wanted coming out of high school. He was a five-star recruit with tremendous upside, and major programs like Kentucky, Kansas, and North Carolina were all interested. Instead, Brown took the road less traveled — as he’s been apt to do in his basketball career. […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the preseason home opener on Monday night, 103-93, one aspect of the game gave the fanbase a taste of what’s to come for the start of the season. With Heat star Tyler Herro dealing with a foot injury that will have him miss […]