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Five years removed from Kobe Bryant’s death, and his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Shaquille O’Neal, still keeps in touch with Bryant’s mom. O’Neal berated Bleacher Report for ranking Kobe No. 11 in its top 100 players of all time. Then, he opened up about his newfound relationship with Black Mamba’s mom, who he often […]

Trae Young is one of the more dynamic guards in the league with his ability to score and make plays for others at a high level. Sometimes, it can get overlooked what he does because of his size, which is one thing that people always point out when talking about his shortcomings on the court. […]

The Denver Nuggets have largely been viewed as one of the winners of this offseason, having made multiple moves to help build the team around Nikola Jokic. First, Denver swung a trade for Brooklyn Nets sharpshooter Cam Johnson, and then the team signed Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. in free agency to give them […]

NBA legends were some of the best players during their era. But while their legacy is timeless, basketball fans would agree that some of them were better off in their respective eras. Here is a look at 10 NBA legends who would struggle in the modern NBA. Check out the gallery. Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal […]

It’s been a busy offseason thus far for the Phoenix Suns, who have traded Kevin Durant, signed Devin Booker to a mammoth extension, and bought out Bradley Beal, among other moves so far in 2025. It’s all been a part of a larger effort to help restructure their team around Devin Booker and give themselves […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered this summer of 2025 in search of a backup center and a backup point guard. To start free agency, the Clippers reached an agreement with Brook Lopez. Now, after signing Bradley Beal following his buyout with the Phoenix Suns, the Clippers are bringing Chris Paul back to LA. Paul and […]

It is that time of the year when NBA free-agency grades are handed out as fans get an idea of how their teams could stack up with the competition ahead of the new campaign. The Golden State Warriors currently have an “incomplete” on their report card, however. Until the organization settles the Jonathan Kuminga situation, there […]

The Charlotte Hornets have not been to the NBA Playoffs in nearly a decade, but at least on Sunday night, they won an NBA Summer League title. It’s not much of an achievement for the franchise, but it’s something clearly enough to warrant players to get championship rings.’ Here’s a look for one of those […]

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb. After an underwhelming postseason, Moody revealed he suffered the injury in March and played through it in an attempt to help his team reach the playoffs. Moody led the second unit in Game 5’s comeback that came up […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are hoping to put together a nice bounce-back campaign after laboring through the 2024-25 campaign, but this team cannot seem to shake its injury woes. Their latest injury issue popped up last week when it was announced that Paul George underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, with the news being a […]

There won’t be a downtown parade, but the Charlotte Hornets have a championship to be proud of after beating the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Summer League championship game on Sunday night at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Led by rookie guard Kon Knueppel, the Hornets outlasted the Kings via a score of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the upcoming season expecting Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James to help carry them towards the NBA Playoffs. But, one under the radar player could make a surprising impact. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is now fully healthy. As a result, the 26-year-old […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made an addition to the team over the weekend, signing Marcus Smart after he agreed to a buyout with the Washington Wizards. Smart is known as a defensive guard, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022. He’s also a winner, which probably matters the most when talking about […]

The majority of the big moves of the NBA offseason have already been made, but there is still a solid crop of players available in free agency who could help out playoff-contending teams. One of those names is Ben Simmons, and while his stock has taken some serious hits in recent seasons, he’s seen the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going through this offseason in a somewhat interesting spot as they try to build a championship roster for next season while they also focus on keeping long-term flexibility for the Luka Doncic era. Of course, LeBron James’ contract situation, and Rich Paul’s comments after James picked up his player option, […]

Marcus Smart is taking his talents next to Hollywood, as he is expected to join Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards. Doncic is said to have a crucial role in Smart’s decision to choose the Lakers as he’s next landing spot. If not for […]

After a middling 2024–25 NBA campaign, the Utah Jazz entered the 2025 offseason with glaring positional needs and mounting questions about their rebuild. Despite a flurry of trade activity, the Jazz opted not to pursue any new free agents, signaling a curious lack of aggression in addressing their roster’s biggest weaknesses. In a Western Conference […]

The Charlotte Hornets made history on Sunday after winning their first-ever championship in the NBA Summer League. The Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings, 83-78, in the finals at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. They staved off the furious rally of the Kings, who stormed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth […]

Things got extra physical between the Charlotte Hornets and the Sacramento Kings in the finals of the NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Sunday. With less than four minutes remaining in the third quarter, Hornets center James Banks III tried to wiggle out of the tight defense of […]

After ending the 2024–25 season with a franchise-worst 17–65 record and allowing 121.2 points per game, the Utah Jazz needed more than just another draft pick or quiet roster tweak. They needed a foundational adjustment. Instead of chasing flashy names or overcommitting their future, they made one move that was clean, effective, and deeply strategic. […]

Yang Hansen may be the new kid on the Portland Trail Blazers roster, but he is already winning fans over with his charisma, sense of humor, and potential. The 7-foot-1 Chinese rookie shared a story during a recent interview that gave a glimpse into his humble beginnings and the legendary support behind his rise. Before […]

The Chicago Bulls are wading the 2025 offseason waters with cautious optimism. After a middling performance in recent years marked by incremental progress but little breakthrough, the organization remains wary of rushing into aggressive gambits. General Manager Marc Eversley made his intentions clear on draft night: he doesn’t want the Bulls to skip steps in […]

After a strong 64-win regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent early playoff exit was a sobering reminder that talent alone doesn’t guarantee postseason success. That’s especially true when games become more physical and rotations tighten. Cleveland’s front office has spent the summer fine-tuning the roster, prioritizing playoff readiness and flexibility. Now, with key pieces like […]

The 2024-25 season may not have worked out as the San Antonio Spurs had hoped, with Victor Wembanyama’s season-ending injury taking the wind out of the team’s sails. Nonetheless, they still lucked out in the draft lottery, winning the second overall pick, and they used that selection add Dylan Harper, the talented guard out of […]

Their core might be aging, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reign of terror may only be beginning, but the Los Angeles Clippers front office deserves plenty of credit for always landing on their feet. One of the most well-run organizations in the NBA, the Clippers are giving the Kawhi Leonard-led squad perhaps their biggest chance […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers waived guard Shake Milton to make space for Marcus Smart, they parted ways with another guard in the wake of the signing. Smart agreed to a two-year deal worth $11 million after reaching a buyout with the Washington Wizards. The Lakers waived Milton and Jordan Goodwin to make room for […]

Despite missing the second half of the 2024-25 campaign, and an opportunity to face Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s future remains bright. Many predict Wembanyama’s trajectory to surpass Gobert’s impressive achievement as a four-time Defensive Player of the Year recipient. Wembanyama was ruled out for the season due to […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Jimmy Butler gave Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker quite the compliment when asked who would win in a 1-on-1 battle. Ahead of Butler and Stephen Curry’s first Warriors training camp together, a YouTuber asked Jimmy who would win in a 1-on-1 matchup up to 11 against Booker. Butler responded with not […]

It’s been an impressive summer league for Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, who recently suffered an injury scare but has largely looked the part of being the number four overall pick in the draft. Charlotte is desperately hoping that this is the year they will finally take a step forward as a franchise after years […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are adding a talented ex-Denver Nuggets forward on a two-way contract. Memphis has already had a monumental offseason after trading away starting shooting guard Desmond Bane. The franchise is building around its core of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after a disappointing season in a loaded Western Conference. While last year’s […]

With the Miami Heat amid the offseason, looking to bounce back after the disastrous sweep in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team has made several moves to improve. As the Heat will still be in rumors throughout the summer, let’s take the time to examine each move and […]

The Denver Nuggets have had a fantastic offseason by all accounts as they continue to try and maximize their championship window with Nikola Jokic. The team signed key veterans such as Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. in free agency, while trading for Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas. While the Valanciunas situation is not fully […]

The 153rd Open Championship belonged to Scottie Scheffler at Royal Portrush. At just 29 years old, the Texan has four major titles and is on the doorstep of the career Grand Slam. A fellow Texan, Jordan Spieth, fell short again this week, not having won a major since the 2017 Open. After the round, Speith […]

While fans of the Miami Heat had some wishes for free agency and the offseason, the question as of now is to decipher what has been the best move thus far. It seems like an easy answer to point to when the Heat traded for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, but it’s important […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had one of the busiest offseasons of any team in the NBA, trading for Kristaps Porzingis, signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard, and drafting Asa Newell. It’s all been part of an effort from the front office to build an ideal team around the strengths and weaknesses of star point guard […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a busy offseason in 2025, trading for Kristaps Porzingis, signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in free agency, and drafting Asa Newell. And those things don’t even mention arguably the Hawks’ biggest win of this summer, swindling the New Orleans Pelicans out of their 2026 first-round pick swap with the […]

With Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis wrapping up his first Summer League, it was no doubt a frustrating start for the 20th overall pick in the last NBA Draft. Though the Heat guard in Jakucionis would bounce back and find his footing later, it wasn’t always rainbows and sunshines as coaches speak on what stood out […]

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers made a free agency splash by signing guard Marcus Smart to a contract shortly after his buyout with the Washington Wizards. Smart gives the Lakers the point of attack defender that they desperately needed as well as some veteran leadership and toughness. In order to bring in Smart, the […]

The NBA Summer League is never the most accurate way to judge a rookie prospect, but it is always a telling first step. For Miami Heat rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis, it was the perfect way to ease him into NBA-level action. Jakucionis, who is only in his second year of playing American basketball, felt that […]