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For Zach Kleiman’s rebooted Grit-and-Grind Memphis Grizzlies and GG Jackson, the NBA Summer League grind sessions represented opportunities far more valuable than only on-court repetitions. Coming off a frustrating sophomore campaign derailed by injury, the 20-year-old is still working to be included in the franchise’s long-term plans alongside Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. As […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been looking for ways to add to their team this offseason in the hopes of convincing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo not to formally request a trade from the organization. On Thursday, their quest continued with a new signing for their wing depth. “Free agent forward Amir Coffey has agreed to a one-year […]

The NBA announced the 2025-26 schedule on Thursday. The Dallas Mavericks will make franchise history within their first five games of the 2025-26 campaign. Dallas is set to open the first five contests at home — the longest homestand the Mavs have ever had to begin a season in franchise history. Mavs schedule: The Mavericks’ […]

Luka Doncic has been participating in the FIBA Eurobasket for his home country, and he’s been putting on the show. The Los Angeles Lakers fans have been excited for what they’ve seen as well, and the hope is that it can translate when he gets back on the court for their team. Doncic has never […]

The New York Knicks have had a busy offseason, firing head coach Tom Thibodeau and bringing in Mike Brown to replace him. The Knicks have also made some savvy additions to their bench, including adding Jordan Clarkson to help out with second unit scoring, which ran dry at times during the playoffs. All of this […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the NBA’s strangest moves this offseason. As part of their attempt to re-sign Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks signed Myles Turner. However, the team paid a heavy price to lure the center away from the Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee waived and stretched Damian Lillard’s contract in an unprecedented move. Now, Turner’s […]

An interesting thing has happened on the way to construction of the ‘House that Victor Wembanyama’ built. The San Antonio Spurs’ pursuit of Project Marvel, a proposal for a sports entertainment district that would include a new Spurs arena downtown, could hit a snag. The Alamo City’s recently elected mayor, Gina Ortiz-Jones, isn’t mincing words […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are hopeful to compete for an NBA Championship after an offseason that many would consider a home run. The franchise lost Norman Powell, but was able to add Bradley Beal, John Collins, Brook Lopez, and Chris Paul to the team. With the NBA’s schedule release on Thursday afternoon, the Clippers will […]

One year out, and the 2026 NBA Draft is generating an incredible amount of buzz. In large part due to the talent that is on the horizon. Among the players in that class are Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Nate Ament, and Koa Peat. Peterson, Dybansta, and Boozer were touted early on as the […]

The WNBA has continued to grow in popularity as the players have displayed their immense talent, and it’s translating to the video game world. With the new NBA 2K26 set to release next month, 2K announced a landmark change that will bring Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and the WNBA to MyTeam. It’s a […]

Less than two months removed from the 2025 NBA Draft, front offices are turning their focus to next year’s group of prospects. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper fueled a heated NBA tank race last season. Several highly touted prospects atop the 2026 class — including Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and BYU’s A.J. Dybansta — could have […]

Going undrafted in the NBA is a serious bummer for several prospects’ dreams. Nonetheless, some remain unfazed by maximizing their opportunities, no matter how limited. As a result, even a handful of players somehow make it to the league through a training camp invitation. Here is a look at 10 players who made an NBA […]

The NBA offseason is basically over despite restricted free agency situations, like Jonathan Kuminga’s, remaining unsolved. With players and team personnel taking much-needed vacations with family and friends in August, everyone will turn their attention to training camp and preparing for the preseason after Labor Day at the start of September. For Kuminga and the […]

As the champion Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for three of their biggest threats in the Western Conference, there are a few teams that can hang with them, hailing from the Eastern Conference. After the Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals, Isaiah Hartenstein said the Denver Nuggets struck fear into them most during their seven-game series. If Oklahoma […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says a 2021 debate over the Milwaukee Bucks turned frightening when he and his family were targeted with death threats over his Bucks take. On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins recalled the 2021 NBA Finals between the Bucks and Phoenix Suns. At the time, he […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. admitted he was not caught off guard by the team’s decision to trade longtime teammate Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic earlier this offseason. “I wasn’t too much surprised,” Jackson said in an interview with NBC’s Rohan Nadkarni. “I mean, when your brothers leave, you are still going to […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in June’s draft drew widespread skepticism. After the team endured a flurry of criticism on draft night, an ESPN poll of 20 NBA executives and scouts labeled Demin the biggest reach of the draft. The Nets point guard recently reacted to the narratives […]

LeBron James is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, but Austin Rivers maintains that James isn’t even close to being one of the ‘best’. Rivers, who played more than a decade against James in the league, said recently that there is a relatively long list of players that he would consider to be superior […]

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis has hinted at pursuing a mixed martial arts career once his time in the NBA ends. In a recent interview with Sporta Centrs, the 30-year-old Latvian detailed his passion for the sport and his involvement in a developing MMA-related project. “MMA is a sport that is very close to my […]

New NBA 2K26 MyTEAM Details have arrived, showing the full integration of WNBA Players into the mode, as well as new Game Changer Cards, modes, and more. Furthermore, we’ll also see a variety of modes return, like King of the Court, Triple Threat Park, and much more. Without further ado, let’s take a look at […]

Josh Giddey still hasn’t reached a deal with the Chicago Bulls this offseason, but an interesting post from Matas Buzelis on Wednesday has people thinking that a deal might be done soon. After ending the season on a surge, Giddey positioned himself to earn a nice new contract with the Bulls this offseason. There has […]

A Kobe Bryant trading card has sold for $2.3 million, setting a new record for the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s most valuable card. Fanatics Collect announced Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the sale was conducted privately. “The sale happened privately – shattering the previous record, a 1997-98 Precious Metal Gems Emerald […]

After trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Boston Celtics are reportedly positioning their Sixth Man of the Year guard, Payton Pritchard, for a promotion into the starting lineup. Despite losing All-Star Jayson Tatum due to a ruptured Achilles, Pritchard still has championship aspirations for 2025-26 heading into his sixth NBA season. Ever […]

While the majority of the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 regular season schedule is under wraps until Thursday afternoon, their 2025 NBA Cup slate is already here. Boston was placed in East Group B alongside the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, and Orlando Magic. Our NBA Cup Schedule is HERE ☘️ pic.twitter.com/m1aqbbBAcU — Boston Celtics (@celtics) […]

Dalton Knecht’s Summer League struggles may have raised eyebrows among fans, but within NBA circles, the sentiment appears far less dramatic. According to league evaluators, the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t rushing to hit the panic button on the 24-year-old wing, and his future with the team could still be promising if he makes the right […]

During his nearly two decades in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal brought the pain to opposing teams. During his peak, he was the most destructive force the league has ever seen. The broken backboards could attest to that. But unbeknownst to many, O’Neal, for all his power and strength, relied a lot on painkillers during his […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr didn’t hold back when speaking about how detrimental having All-Star Stephen Curry as a player he’s coached over the past 11 NBA seasons. As Curry is gearing up for the 2025-26 campaign, Kerr explained how significant Stephen’s been to his coaching career. After winning five championships as a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet to join the Greek national team’s training camp as they prepare for EuroBasket 2025, raising questions about whether the two-time NBA MVP will be available for the tournament. The Greek Freak is waiting for formal, written clearance from the Bucks before he can participate in team activities, […]

While the sale of the Boston Celtics to businessman Bill Chisholm was already common knowledge, the sale was made official on Wednesday as the NBA’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the deal, as per ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. As part of the $6.1 billion deal, former majority owner Wyc Grousbeck will continue to run […]

The duo of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving created magic for the Cleveland Cavaliers. But after winning it all in 2016, Irving upped and left James and Cleveland to gain more control over his career.  All of which Irving is starting to come to terms with in a recent Livestream. Part of this process has […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a busy offseason, trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a deal that brought back Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, and also buying out Bradley Beal. It will be quite an interesting situation to walk into for first year head coach Jordan Ott, whom the team hired to replace […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was preparing to enjoy a victory cigar during the 2022 NBA Finals. However, it never happened, as the C’s fell to the Golden State Warriors in six games after taking a 2-1 series lead and had to watch the dynastic Dubs celebrate their title in Boston. White never forgot that […]

With the NBA offseason winding down, training camp is right around the corner. Following a busy offseason, the Brooklyn Nets will sport a revamped roster when they open practice at HSS Training Center. With several new faces entering the mix, numerous players from last year’s squad will be in danger of losing their roster spots. […]

In a recent interview with Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede, newly acquired Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony reflected on the whirlwind trade that ended his five-year tenure with the Orlando Magic. “I remember that whole week, it was just crazy,” Anthony said about being traded. “I’ve been here five years, haven’t played for another team, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently gearing up for the 2025 NBA season, in which they will look to avoid the play-in tournament for the first time in four years. Atlanta has made some high profile moves this offseason, including trading for Kristaps Porzingis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in free agency. On Wednesday, […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said he is “not sure” whether star center Joel Embiid will be ready for training camp, despite sharing an optimistic update on the former MVP’s progress. Speaking to Brian T. Smith of talkSPORT during the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders Europe camp in Manchester, Nurse acknowledged that while Embiid is […]

In a recent episode of the Star Struck podcast, Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway detailed how current Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers played a role in his difficult departure from the franchise. Hardaway said Rivers, who became the Magic’s head coach in 1999, was direct with him about the team’s perception of his career […]

After Lakers All-Star LeBron James sparked intrigue with his Instagram story that was identical to Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis, he posted a video his youngest son, Bryce James, returning home from college. For some parents, watching their kid return from college and seeing their change in appearance is eye-opening, and James was no different. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear they plan to build their future around Luka Doncic. But the organization’s ambitions may stretch even further. According to Lakers insider Dan Woike, the possibility of pairing Doncic with another generational talent such as Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic has been discussed. However, the odds of a […]