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The New York Knicks have officially ushered in a new era, announcing Mike Brown as the franchise’s 32nd head coach. The move marks a bold shift in direction for a team that, despite a recent surge to the Eastern Conference Finals, has not tasted NBA championship glory since 1973. Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of […]

The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and have now given him a $239 million rookie max extension, potentially rising to $287 million with supermax incentives. It is a franchise-defining move that showcases trust in the team’s philosophy and core values. The Magic roster battled […]

The NBA free agency market has stalled since the window to negotiate new contracts first opened in the evening on June 30. Overall, this has been an underwhelming offseason for change, yet the league is still awaiting decisions to be made in two key areas: Restricted free agents and veteran players who are still mulling […]

Josh Giddey remains without a new contract as he’s currently a restricted free agent. It’s not clear when he’ll sign a new deal, but the latest rumors suggest he’s likely to head back to the Chicago Bulls. However, he may not receive the $30 million annually that’s been noted by the media in recent weeks. […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens has been the Green Team’s de facto general manager for over four years now. However, time and experience haven’t simplified the personal side of the trade process for him. This summer, he’s already made tough phone calls to veteran guard Jrue Holiday and center Kristaps […]

Always known as the main competitor to Nike, Adidas has officially branched off into a new stratosphere in terms of their influence on sports, culture, and lifestyle. Not only are they home to some of the biggest names in sports around the world, but they also have their own team of celebrities and influencers constantly […]

NBA 2K26 Summer League projects to draw no shortage of attention. Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg will bring in much of that attention. However, the Mavs’ Summer League roster features a number of other intriguing players. Without further ado, let’s take a look at two must-watch Mavericks aside from Flagg at Summer […]

The New York Knicks recently ended their head coaching search by hiring Mike Brown weeks after they let go of Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks are coming off of their most successful season in a quarter century and are now looking for ways to take advantage of what would seem to be a wide open Eastern […]

With the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, there is no doubt excitement from fans after adding another scoring threat to the team. While fans grade the trade for the Heat getting Powell, the guard would get high praise from new teammate Davion Mitchell on Tuesday. Mitchell was asked about […]

After winning an NBA MVP, a Western Conference Finals MVP, an NBA championship trophy, and an NBA Finals MVP, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the cover athlete for the all new NBA 2K26, which launches this fall. NBA 2K made the news official on Tuesday afternoon. The generational run continues ⚡️ […]

The Golden State Warriors hope to once again find the right formula to reach the NBA Finals. Golden State appears to be looking into the past, in order to compete in the future. The Warriors are linked to re-signing former player De’Anthony Melton, per The Stein Line. The Warriors are interested in signing Melton in […]

In a summer filled with seismic shifts across the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks quietly orchestrated one of the most intriguing offseasons in recent memory. For a team that’s hovered on the edge of relevance since its surprising Eastern Conference Finals run in 2021, this summer of 2025 represented both a crossroads and a chance for […]

The Denver Nuggets recently traded for veteran center Jonas Valanciunas to serve as a backup behind Nikola Jokic. However, since the deal was announced, it’s been surrounded by mystery, as Valanciunas verbally agreed to play for Panathinaikos in Greece. Valanciunas recently opened up about the situation, but his comments made it all the more confusing. […]

The first wave of NBA free agency has come and gone. While the majority of big-money moves have already been made, there are still a lot of talented players left on the open market. In fact, rarely is so much talent available this deep into free agency. That is because the Brooklyn Nets came into […]

This summer could have looked much different for the Boston Celtics. But, new ownership, a ghastly injury to All-Star Jayson Tatum, and an early playoff exit have forced the front office to place financial responsibility ahead of potential basketball supremacy. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was honest when asked what the “best thing […]

Kevin Durant’s time with the Brooklyn Nets may not have delivered a championship, but he’s not here for the slander. In Part 2 of his conversation with LeBron James and Steve Nash on Mind the Game, Durant reflected on the rollercoaster tenure and explained why the outside world has it all wrong, per AwfulAnnouncing. Many […]

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James went viral for his golf swing that he posted on Instagram, which drew a host of reactions from around both the basketball and golf worlds. The moment opened up a broader debate on who some of the NBA’s counterparts may be in professional golf, and recently, golfing legend […]

NBA All-Star weekend is once again set to feature an HBCU basketball game, as North Carolina A&T and Hampton have been announced as the latest teams to participate in the showcase. The teams were announced on Tuesday morning via a statement and the game will be the first edition in the showcase to feature HBCU […]

While the Miami Heat made headlines trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, the team had made other lateral moves that no doubt impacted the upcoming season. One was the Heat re-signing Davion Mitchell on a $24 million contract as the 26-year-old spoke Tuesday about coming back to play for the team. Mitchell […]

Cooper Flagg and Bronny James are set to headline one of the most anticipated NBA Summer League matchups in league history when the Dallas Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. The game marks the official Summer League debut for Flagg, the No. 1 […]

LeBron James and his agent, Rich Paul, have been making noise so far this offseason, leading some to believe James wants to be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers. One NBA insider, though, does not believe that to be the case. Almost immediately after James opted into his $52.6 million player option, signaling he would […]

The state of Texas has suffered from massive floods, causing destruction with over 100 confirmed deaths. It’s a true natural disaster that has the country sending help to Texas to help. With reports still providing updates of what’s going on, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sent a heartfelt message to families and individuals who have […]

DALLAS — There is no shortage of expectations around Cooper Flagg. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick, Flagg features the potential of an All-Star. With all of that being said, Flagg admitted that the adjustment to a new situation with the Mavs in the NBA is “tough” while speaking to reporters after Tuesday’s practice ahead […]

Although the NBA takes a break during the offseason, blockbuster trades are something to look out for. Offseason trades have the potential to alter the championship landscape. And while some deals have resulted in titles, others have ended up disappointing. Here are the 10 biggest blockbuster offseason trades that never led to an NBA title […]

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James went viral on Instagram after he took to the platform to post a video of himself playing golf. James joins a long lineage of NBA players, including Charles Barkley, who were quick to draw mockery from fans for their perceived lack of golfing talents, but one person who […]

Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis recently underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina he suffered during the 2024-25 NBA season, according to Shams Charania. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp in September. Throughout the year, Davis was hit in the face […]

Former Michigan basketball star Isaiah Livers is getting another chance in the NBA as he has signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns. Livers was a second-round NBA Draft pick back in 2021, and he spent the first three years of his career in his home state with the Detroit Pistons. He was on […]

Steve Nash had some poignant advice for the likes of Kevin Durant and LeBron James on a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast. James, now 40, and KD, 36, are both edging towards the twilight of their exemplary NBA careers and can be expected to retire in the near future. That is something […]

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens revealed Tuesday that the organization reached out to the Indiana Pacers following Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending injury, offering support and assistance after the star guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Stevens, speaking during a press conference, acknowledged that Boston’s front office contacted the Pacers […]

On Monday, Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero signed a max rookie extension with the franchise that will keep with the franchise long term, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. While this sort of move has appeared inevitable for quite some time now, it was still a testament to just how quickly Banchero has climbed […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are going to be an interesting team to watch next season. With no Jayson Tatum and a new-look roster, can Brown lead the Celtics back to the postseason? The Cal Berkeley product has been one of the league’s biggest improvements since being drafted in 2016. The star forward is […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Summer League. Before leaving for Las Vegas, however, the Mavs are holding practices in Dallas. Their first practice came on Tuesday, where Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard and Summer League head coach Josh Broghamer met with reporters after the practice. Broghamer was asked how many games Flagg will […]

Fans who were already skeptical about Ace Bailey were given more potential ammunition after the Utah Jazz rookie struggled in his NBA Summer League debut. However, like all great players, Bailey bounced back with authority in his second act. Bailey struggled in his unofficial debut, posting just eight points on 3-for-15 shooting. His second game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ acquisition of center Myles Turner was one of the stunners in NBA free agency. The former Indiana Pacer signed a four-year deal and will earn more than what was initially reported, which was $107 million. “Update: Milwaukee Bucks signed Myles Turner to a 4-yr, $108.9M deal, sources told @hoopshype,” HoopsHype NBA insider […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ trade sending Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick became official on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks broke his silence on the bombshell deal shortly after. “We’re excited to welcome Michael and his family to Brooklyn,” Marks said. “Michael is a dynamic offensive […]

Journeyman Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder the summer before its most unprecedented campaign in franchise history and is now receiving praise from All-Stars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Add Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash to the conversation as the three discussed how Hartenstein was a key catalyst on the […]

With Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets after his stint with the Phoenix Suns, there’s no doubt that he has cemented himself as one of the players that a lot of people look up to. As the Kevin Durant trade has emerged into a seven-team deal, the star also provides some much-needed advice for such […]

After a flourish of activity early in free agency, landing Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia, the Los Angeles Lakers have stalled out a bit with work still clearly needing to be done. According to sources with an understanding of their offseason plans speaking on the condition of anonymity, the team is hoping to reignite trade […]

The Boston Celtics have already established their motion for the 2025 offseason. This team will be reinventing themselves after they failed to defend their title this past postseason. With Jrue Holiday traded to the Portland Trail Blazers and Kristaps Porzingis sent to the Atlanta Hawks, the Celtics will look very different in the future. This […]