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The New Orleans Pelicans had another forgettable season after finishing the year with only 21 wins. It’s safe to say that the team is headed towards another rebuilding chapter. Fortunately, the Pelicans will be one of the major players at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. The team currently owns the seventh and 23rd picks. It’s […]

Rumors are ramping up with the NBA Draft kicking off on Wednesday. After some trades have already been finalized, other teams like the Los Angeles Lakers are rumbling around the rumor mill. There has been some speculation that L.A. might be on potentially trading for Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics. But one insider is […]

On Sunday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder broke through and won their first NBA championship with a resounding Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won Finals MVP for his efforts in the series, becoming the first player in 25 years to win league MVP, the scoring title, and Finals MVP in the […]

After Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Iman Shumpert divulged some details about a potential LeBron James surgery (when they were Cleveland Cavaliers teammates) that had not been previously known. In the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, much was understandably made of the impact of […]

With all the rumors swirling around Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis, the talk around the league could connect him to various trades. As the Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, some believe Porzingis is next, but he took to social media to express his thoughts on his current situation. Porzingis made a […]

The San Antonio Spurs do not have Dylan Harper on their roster, but the city seems to be embracing him already. A mural of Harper popped up on the side of a building in the Texas city. It was reportedly painted by local artist Nik Soupe, per KENS-TV. Video footage of the mural was posted […]

The Miami Heat were among several teams engaged in trade talks for Kevin Durant before the Phoenix Suns dealt the 36-year-old forward to the Houston Rockets. Despite having the assets to potentially outbid Houston, Miami opted to hold firm in negotiations — an approach that NBA analyst Zach Lowe supported during a recent episode of […]

With rumors swirling around Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis after the news broke that Jrue Holiday will be traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, there appears to be a roster reconstruction happening with the team. While people have been speculating where Porzingis ends up if the Celtics move on, one team that has been connected […]

Adonis Spicer might not help athletes with their on-court production, but if they have any interests off the court, he’s the right person for the job. Spicer owns his own public relations company called Spicer PR, and he wears many hats. He is a publicist and image consultant with his company, but he has been […]

One NBA title can work wonders for one’s trajectory or legacy. Paul George has already made such a case for the newest champion on the block. The forward recently praised Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on his own “Podcast P with Paul George,” and went further than a simple look at the stat sheet, […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to be a crazy night. Already, we are seeing the fallout of two massive trades around the league that will directly impact the draft and how certain teams operate, especially those with multiple first-round picks. Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets and Jrue Holiday was traded to […]

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer is excited about the possibility of Cooper Flagg playing for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks have the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Flagg is likely getting selected. “To me, it’s a dream spot,” Scheyer said of the Mavericks, per ESPN. “I really feel that way.” Flagg […]

The Boston Celtics’ 18 NBA championships are the most in the league. They are one of the oldest and most prestigious teams in league history, and they’ve been contenders for nearly all of their existence. The team won 11 championships over a 13-year timespan in the NBA’s early days, as Bill Russell turned the team […]

The Indiana Pacers’ storybook 2025 postseason run ended in heartbreak Sunday night with a 103–91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It marked the franchise’s first Finals appearance since 2000 and concluded a remarkable stretch that saw Indiana defy expectations and reach the championship stage despite entering the […]

With Cooper Flagg likely going to the Dallas Mavericks with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, with the first round starting on Wednesday, the latest report details how the people around the prospect feel about the organization. As the Mavericks are already planning on building around Flagg, there’s no doubt that the franchise […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been trying their best to become a playoff fixture. However, the franchise hasn’t exactly made enough waves to carve out a deep playoff run. After a disappointing exit at the NBA Play-In Tournament, the Hawks are looking at the upcoming NBA Draft to make some valuable upgrades. Given that they own […]

It was arguably the most heartbreaking sight of the NBA Finals. The moment when Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7  left fans shaken. One of those fans was fellow NBA player Paul George. The 76ers guard emphatically stated on his podcast, Podcast P with Paul George, he knew how bad […]

One of the Brooklyn Nets’ potential international NBA draft targets will be at Barclays Center for Wednesday’s festivities. Noa Essengue will miss the remainder of the German league finals to attend the draft in Brooklyn, according to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas. The 18-year-old French forward has had a productive season for Ratiopharm Ulm in the BBL, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came close to acquiring Kevin Durant before the 36-year-old superstar was ultimately dealt to the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Speaking Monday on First Take, Windhorst detailed how the Timberwolves had advanced far in negotiations with the Phoenix Suns, but the deal fell through in the final stages. Durant, who […]

With the blockbuster trade that had Kevin Durant heading to the Houston Rockets, it seems as if the star player played a huge part in getting the deal done. While it was known that Durant had the Rockets as one of his preferred destinations, the team made out of it, not forfeiting their entire stock […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams’ affinity for Kobe Bryant is no secret. He grew up a fan of the late Lakers legend and was excited about playing in Los Angeles at the Staples Center, now the Crypto.com Center. After winning the NBA championship, Williams walked into the Thunder’s parade donning a shirt emblazoned with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso may not be someone who’s on track to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame one day, but he’s accomplished a feat most other players in the history of the NBA haven’t, which is to become a two-time NBA champion. Caruso won his first NBA ring with the […]

It was evident that the Los Angeles Lakers needed a center as their season drew to a close in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but finding a true fit could prove to be a difficult task. The Lakers have been reportedly interested in Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, but it does not seem […]

The NBA offseason is officially here for every team as the Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. The Pacers surprised the entire basketball world with their deep run in the postseason, and they nearly finished it off with another upset. Unfortunately, they couldn’t […]

Coming off the news that the Houston Rockets will land Kevin Durant in a trade, it’s time for the team to look at the rest of the roster and see how the contracts fit. With the Rockets approaching a decision on Fred VanVleet’s contract, since it’s a team option at $44.9 million, the latest reporting […]

The Golden State Warriors’ pursuit of Kevin Durant at the trade deadline was ultimately rebuffed, and according to a new report, head coach Steve Kerr may have played a role in the failed reunion. Durant, who was traded to the Houston Rockets this past Sunday, reportedly declined a potential return to the Warriors due in […]

The Dallas Mavericks dug deep in their pockets and made a considerable splash by signing big man Daniel Gafford to a three-year veteran extension contract worth $54.3 million. It was initially reported that Gafford’s extension was priced at $60 million, but as noted by cap expert Yossi Gozlan, the Mavs ensured that the former Arkansas […]

Kevin Durant, fresh off his blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets, isn’t feeling all the love, at least not from former NFL linebacker turned FS1 host Emmanuel Acho. Acho shared his “legacy formula” on Monday’s episode of The Facility when assessing the best players in the NBA. His formula consisted of the number of championships won […]

Before Jrue Holiday was traded to the Boston Celtics in 2023, they didn’t have a single player on the active roster with an NBA title to their name. Holiday changed that with his championship pedigree, which proved contagious, as the Celtics roster is full of rings following a commanding series victory in the 2024 NBA […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg is ready to hear his name called in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Flagg is considered the top pick in the draft, by nearly every analyst and scout. Ahead of the draft, Flagg is talking about some of his must-watch players in the NBA. Flagg says he loves to […]

The New York Knicks are still searching for Tom Thibodeau’s successor on the sidelines. There have been failures along the way in this part of New York’s offseason journey, with multiple teams shooting down the Knicks’ requests to interview their coaches for the job. The Minnesota Timberwolves have one of New York’s prospects, but it’s […]

The Indiana Pacers’ magical run to the 2025 NBA Finals ended in heartbreak, both on the scoreboard and in the training room. Tyrese Haliburton, the franchise’s engine, suffered a devastating Achilles tear in Game 7, casting a shadow over the team’s immediate future and raising tough questions about how to keep their championship window open. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as a dominant force in the NBA, boasting a 68-14 record and leading the Northwest Division in the 2024-25 season. With a young, dynamic core led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-Star Jalen Williams, and promising big man Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are poised to not only reach the NBA […]

After offseason reports indicated that the San Antonio Spurs were Kevin Durant’s preferred destination, the future Hall-of-Fame forward okayed a trade to the Houston Rockets. San Antonio was unwilling to include this summer’s second overall draft pick and NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle in any deal for Durant. Reports indicate they were also […]

The NBA 2K25 Season 8 Release Date arrives soon, with the developers sharing new patch notes for the Season 8 update. Overall, this brand new season brings new content across a variety of modes like MyCAREER and MyTEAM. The update comes with a ton of fixes in gameplay, as well as modes like MyNBA, The […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers ended up flaming out in the first round, LeBron James still had a season to remember. James has been at the top of the sport for so long that, despite being a top-six finisher in the MVP voting this past season, he was able to share a locker room […]

Jim Calhoun has seen legends rise. He has coached some of the biggest names in college basketball and built UConn into a powerhouse. But even with all the banners hanging in Storrs, there is one name Calhoun believes still deserves a spotlight. That name is Mark Daigneault. Before leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an […]

There are moments in sports that stop everything. Not because of a game-winning shot or a buzzer-beater but because reality hits harder than any play ever could. That was the case in Game 7 of the NBA Finals when Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton collapsed early in the first quarter. The energy inside the arena […]

The San Antonio Spurs are gradually building a powerhouse team around Victor Wembanyama, preferring to slowly construct the perfect blend of the right young core and solid veteran talent to complement the 7’3″ Frenchman heading into his third season in the NBA. They have not seized opportunities to expedite their rebuilding process, preferring to keep […]