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Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball just proved that they’re not just basketball stars; they can light up the stage, too! At the 2025 BET Awards, the Ball brothers delivered an electrifying live performance of “Tweaker,” a track that LiAngelo originally wrote and performed. It quickly became one of the standout moments of the night, and social […]

The Indiana Pacers are looking to bounce back after a humiliating defeat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in two back-to-back games at a packed and roaring Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Oklahoma City Thunder marched on a comfortable 123-107 victory over the Pacers, who were way too […]

Nike has introduced unique collaborations over the last few years, but none have hit quite close to home as their most recent projects honoring NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Throughout the last year, we’ve seen a number of Nike Air Force 1 silhouettes with special colorways honoring the Lakers icon and the folks over at Nike […]

Both the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics have to deal with a certain degree of flux heading into the 2025 offseason. The Mavericks, as everyone knows so well, are still dealing with the aftermath of their decision to trade away Luka Doncic for a package headlined by Anthony Davis, and they are also reeling from […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to draw the short end of the stick nearly six years after pulling off a fateful trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George. Not only are the Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (the man the Clippers traded to OKC in July 2019), the favorite to win the […]

Former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins has always played with fire. On Monday night in Puerto Rico, that fire nearly turned into an all-out brawl. In a heated Baloncesto Superior Nacional game between the Guaynabo Mets and the Vaqueros de Bayamón, Cousins found himself once again at the center of controversy. At the dying minutes of […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was fired up about Murray State eliminating Duke and reaching the College World Series. The former Racers guard had a decorated college career. During Ja’s sophomore year, he racked up several accolades, including winning Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, the Bob Cousy Award, the Lute Olson Award, and […]

At the 2025 BET Awards, emotions ran high as Jamie Foxx received the prestigious Ultimate Icon award—and no one was prouder than LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar took to social media to share his admiration for Foxx’s recovery and legacy in the entertainment world. The bond between James and Foxx runs deep. On […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo almost suffered an injury during his trip to South America. Antetokounmpo traveled to Brazil this month, as a viral video showed him in the country on Monday. He was present in Rio de Janeiro to dedicate a basketball court in his name in the city. In front of the crowd […]

Former University of Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari, who coached Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, shared a reason for the MVP’s nonchalant demeanor. Speaking with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Iman Shumpert, Calipari explained Gilgeous-Alexander’s poker face amid NBA critics. It’s an approach coupled with elite talent that yielded Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder a […]

Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks continues to be up in the air after the team’s underwhelming seasons. However, NBA analyst Zach Lowe believes they should remain committed to the All-Star guard. Young has led the Hawks to three consecutive playoff appearances from 2021 to 2023. His playoff debut was a major success, taking […]

Players and former head coaches across the league have praised the Phoenix Suns for hiring Jordan Ott as the franchise’s next head coach. One of those was his former head coach, Darvin Ham. The previous Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach was a major proponent in helping develop young players. While Draymond Green praised Ott for joining […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason plans were abruptly recalibrated when rookie center Zach Edey underwent surgery for excessive ligamentous laxity in his left ankle, sidelining him indefinitely. With their 7-foot-4 anchor of the future expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season, new head coach Tuomas Iisalo faces an early defining challenge. Yet within […]

This week’s NBA rumor mill heavily features the Knicks. After firing head coach Tom Thibodeau, the franchise’s search for a replacement has left even reporters wondering what the process is. Team president Leon Rose said after firing Thibodeau that the team is “singularly focused on winning.” A focus that led them to fire their coach. […]

Amid the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green delivered an intriguing take on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso that could surprise Chet Holmgren fans. After winning Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, Holmgren revealed Caruso as his reliable GOAT. Then, Green pinned them against one another. In terms of who’s most important […]

Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz find themselves in an interesting situation this offseason. They are rebuilding through the draft, which had Bill Simmons comment on the star forward’s future with the franchise. Markkanen became a star player for the Jazz in the 2022-23 season, earning an All-Star selection as a result. Even though Utah […]

While appearing on the Up & Adams Show, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Brandin Podziemski was asked by host Kay Adams if Steve Kerr ever showed him old highlights, and whether he sees any similarities in their games. The question teed up a playful comparison, but Podziemski quickly shut it down with a laugh in […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder got its revenge win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the contest itself was a blowout win fueled by immense efforts on either side of the ball. With the Thunder preparing for Game 3 against the Pacers, ESPN analyst Jay Williams pointed out the best […]

After turning in increasingly impressive seasons since selecting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs have the making of a serious contender if they play their cards right this summer. Holding the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, a few extra picks to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ star Donovan Mitchell is one of the few faces over at Adidas Basketball leading the charge in new and innovative footwear. While his signature sneakers are one of the more unique silhouettes on the market, they’re consistently amplified by his winning mentality and explosive play on the court. In just a few days, […]

With the Phoenix Suns hiring Jordan Ott to be the team’s next head coach after firing Mike Budenholzer, the news garnered the attention of Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. While the Suns hope Ott can lead to a positive new direction to bounce back after major disappointment, Green’s words could be nice to hear […]

Last offseason, the Chicago Bulls sent Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey. The trade did end up working out better than expected for the Bulls as Giddey showed some big-time improvements throughout the year, but the fan base wasn’t very happy when the trade was announced. Bulls fans thought […]

Boston Celtics fans are already preparing for the possibility of Jayson Tatum missing the entire 2025-26 campaign while recovering from a ruptured Achilles, but will his fellow franchise pillar also be absent during C’s games? The organization is entering a pivotal period in which it is almost guaranteed to make considerable payroll cuts this offseason, […]

Game 2 of the Finals didn’t go over too well for the Indiana Pacers, as the team suffered a brutal 123-107 loss. However, the series is tied at 1-1 with Game 3 taking place in Indiana. But it appears famed sports analyst Skip Bayless doesn’t have much hope for them, as he delivered a harsh […]

As there have been rumors around the head coaching vacancy of the New York Knicks, ESPN analyst and known fan of the team in Stephen A. Smith, gave his idea for somebody who should be considered. After the shocking news of the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau, the team is now looking for a new voice […]

Few sneakers have transcended the world of sports and fashion quite like the Air Jordan 11 did back in 1995. To this day, it is widely regarded as Michael Jordan’s most iconic silhouette and has captured the hearts of millions by bringing them into the hobbies of basketball and sneaker collecting. An already massive year […]

For several seasons, the Charlotte Hornets have been marred with mediocrity as the franchise tries to end its playoff absence. To make matters more interesting, despite being a terrible squad, the team has yet to fully capitalize on the NBA Draft. This year, the Hornets will have another shot in improving their roster, as the […]

After being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks have been heavily involved in trade rumors. The club hopes to build a true contender around point guard Jalen Brunson, and to do so, the front office may have to make some splashy moves. On Monday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith named New York […]

The dust from Luka Dončić’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1 is still settling in Dallas, and so is the frustration. For head coach Jason Kidd, the months that followed were not just chaotic on the court but also took a personal toll as he faced the media. As reported by James […]

The Boston Celtics are heading into a fascinating offseason, and there are a couple of different routes that they can go. Jayson Tatum is expected to miss most or all of the 2025-26 season after tearing his Achilles tendon against the New York Knicks in the playoffs. That leaves the Celtics outside the group of […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have a big decision to make in the next couple of weeks, as they have the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. The decision shouldn’t be that hard, as Cooper Flagg has been the consensus No. 1 pick for the entire year. All signs are pointing to Flagg being selected […]

The Indiana Pacers just didn’t bring enough to the table in Game 2 after suffering a 123-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Point guard Tyrese Haliburton struggled a bit as well, as he only scored five points going into the fourth quarter of the contest. While discussing Haliburton’s postgame comments, Richard Jefferson took the […]

Throughout these playoffs, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has become one of the prominent faces in the NBA. The Pacers have made a run all the way to the NBA Finals, tearing through the Eastern Conference on their way to a matchup against the Thunder. Turner and the Pacers split the first two games of […]

After earning the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers were stunningly eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs, leaving the team’s fans and analysts wondering if the 2025 offseason could be one of change. In particular, could Darius Garland be on the move? Popular NBA […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a bold move in firing head coach Taylor Jenkins with just nine games left in the regular season and promoting assistant coach Tuomas Iisalo. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman’s decision came as a shock to many given the team’s playoff trajectory and Jenkins’ established role in shaping the franchise’s recent success. Jenkins has […]

The rumor mill is hot right now as numerous players are speculated to be traded at some point in the offseason. With the recent buzz circulating around the Los Angeles Clippers’ interest in guard Jrue Holiday, it sounds like the club may actually be more intrigued by Kevin Durant. There was some buzz that the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning Game 2 123-107 to even their NBA Finals series, 1-1, against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted Chet Holmgren’s bounce-back. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had faith in Holmgren’s response to an abysmal performance in the series opener. For Gilgeous-Alexander, he knew an impressive night from […]

There is a swarming buzz surrounding the future of the Milwaukee Bucks. Mainly, there is the possibility that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded, even though reports say Giannis won’t request a trade. Now the word is out that the Bucks will trade a star, other than Giannis. The Bucks are considering trading center Brook Lopez, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to deny the New York Knicks’ request to interview Mavs head coach Jason Kidd, according to The Athletic’s James L Edwards III. Edwards cited “multiple league sources” in reporting that when the Knicks make an official request, which a Mavericks source purportedly said has not come, that Dallas will turn […]