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In preparation for the Nike Ja 3, Nike and Memphis Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant will continue to release the remainder of their catalogue for the follow-up model. While Ja Morant closed out the NBA Playoffs in the Nike Ja 3, fans of the Ja 2 will still have a chance to grab upcoming pairs throughout […]

Jalen Williams has already seen his star rise this season after earning his first-career All-Star selection, but he has the opportunity to explode if he helps the Oklahoma City Thunder capture their first championship in franchise history. The NBA has its eye on him right now, but not all the reasons are positive. Following a […]

The Detroit Pistons had a great season, making the playoffs after having the worst record in the NBA in the 2023-24 season. Detroit finished with a 44-38 record under their new head coach, J.B. Bickerstaff, who finished second in Coach of the Year voting. The Pistons’ season ended in the first round, losing to the […]

Luka Doncic watched someone he knows well receive an award with the New York Knicks. Someone from his Dallas Mavericks days. The entire Knicks medical team earned NBA Athletic Training Staff of the Year Monday. But basketball insider Marc Stein reminded who’s on the Knicks’ staff with ties to the Los Angeles Lakers addition. “It’s […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the most polarizing figures in basketball. He is the king of the triple-double with an NBA record 203 throughout his career. The UCLA product’s ability to stuff the stat sheet earned him an MVP and made him one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. However, in recent years, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Denver Nuggets in the second round, and they are a step closer to making it to the NBA Finals. Not only does this run continue to validate the season they had, but it also shows that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is deserving of […]

The New York Knicks managed to reach the Eastern Conference Finals after eliminating the Boston Celtics in a 119-81 Game 6 win. Before that series kicked off, many talking heads, including ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, picked Boston to advance over New York. However, that’s not quite how it played out, and Knicks fans are letting everyone […]

Khaman Maluach is one of the top prospects in this year’s NBA draft. However, his basketball journey began much later than his counterparts. The 7-foot-3 center, a childhood refugee from South Sudan, didn’t start playing until age 13. Maluach recently revealed the moment he decided basketball was his future. “I just went to a camp […]

With the Boston Celtics losing to the New York Knicks in the semifinals of the NBA Playoffs, the immediate future of the team is potentially worrisome for a lot of fans and people in the basketball world. While some within the Celtics like Jaylen Brown remain optimistic about the future, analyst Zach Lowe questions if […]

While the Phoenix Suns’ season is over and fans await another opportunity after the Summer, NBA superstar Kevin Durant will have some things to think about during the offseason. One thing that will never change, however, is Durant’s pride for his DMV roots and always remembering where he came from. Next up, we’ll see his […]

After Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in the playoffs, the Boston Celtics were left without their top superstar. As a result, Dwyane Wade feels for them. Despite the physical recovery, the mental part is one area that has Wade concerned. On his podcast, the future Hall of Famer elaborated more on the mental side. “We’re […]

After a crushing five-game exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at a crossroads. For Koby Altman, the team’s President of Basketball Operations, the path forward is clear. It begins with Cavs superstar guard Darius Garland. In a 45-minute postmortem of a once-promising season, […]

Jordan Brand and Nike have long held onto traditions throughout the years that have strengthened their relationships with consumers around the world along with expanding the game of basketball on an international stage. For the last 18 years, Jordan Brand has sponsored the Quai 54 tournament in Paris, France and as all sneakerheads know, it […]

Not very many people saw it coming, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are four wins away from going to the NBA Finals. The Timberwolves took down the Los Angeles Lakers in five games to get their playoff run started, and then they only needed five games to take down the Golden State Warriors as well. Now, […]

The NBA is down to its final four teams as the conference finals is ready to get underway. While the remaining teams may not be who everyone expected after surprising losses by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, there are still a pair of great matchups in Knicks-Pacers and Thunder-Timberwolves to look […]

The Boston Celtics were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs after suffering a 119-81 Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks. Injuries were the story for Boston, as Jaylen Brown was dealing with a knee problem since the latter portion of the regular season. Additionally, losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tear didn’t help either. […]

The Denver Nuggets fell short of advancing to the Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of their second-round matchup. Injuries hobbled the team as Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon played through serious injuries. Still, it was far from the prettiest season for Denver despite the greatness […]

Those who are closely following the 2025 NBA playoffs can see that the New York Knicks have an abundance of talent and tenacity. Those two Ts helped the franchise advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the beginning of the George W. Bush Administration. There is another important element that has […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Denver Nuggets from the playoffs in Game 7 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets made some changes before the playoffs started, and one of them was surprisingly firing Michael Malone. Malone was the head coach for the Nuggets for some time, and he even led […]

The Boston Celtics are out of the playoffs after a very disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the New York Knicks. While the Celtics were heavy favorites coming into the series, a combination of injuries and poor late-game execution doomed them and eventually put their title defense to rest. The biggest injury was obviously […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season may have ended in disappointment, but Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman isn’t ready to hit the panic button and make a reckless trade. Far from it. After watching his team fall in five games to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cavs’ President of Basketball Operations […]

The Dallas Mavericks have the luxury of picking No. 1 in the NBA Draft, and they have a multitude of options to choose from. It shouldn’t be a hard decision for them to make, as Cooper Flagg is the top prospect on everybody’s board. There’s a very good chance that the Mavericks do select Flagg, […]

Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers is set to tip off on Wednesday in what is a highly anticipated Eastern Conference Finals matchup. It’s a historic rivalry that reignited this time a year ago when Indiana eliminated New York in a 130-109 victory in a Game 7 contest. Leading up to […]

As the San Antonio Spurs figure out what’s next as the team enters a new era with Gregg Popovich no longer officially head coach, the NBA Draft will be crucial in finding another piece the team can use to make some serious noise in the NBA. With certain expectations around the Spurs and the No. […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade with the Los Angeles Lakers surprised the entire NBA world. The deal also left many Mavs fans feeling frustrated. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently made an appearance on DLLS Sports and was asked about the trade. Kidd said he understands the frustration but is hopeful that fans will […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended a 2024-25 season filled with drama after general manager Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In a wild turn of events, Dallas ended up winning the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. After everything had played out, head coach Jason Kidd was asked about […]

Since the Dallas Mavericks landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft despite having just a 1.8% chance to do so entering the lottery, NBA fans have claimed that the league is rigged. In this particular case, the conspiracy theory surrounding the Mavericks reaches back to February, when Dallas shockingly traded superstar […]

When Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the foreseeable future instantly turned murky for the Boston Celtics and their fans. There was speculation that roster changes would take place this summer, even before Tatum’s injury and the C’s shortcomings versus the New York Knicks. Considering that […]

As the Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the playoffs, ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks has some concerns about their offseason. Despite Denver being loaded with starters, the depth was a glaring concern. On the NBA on ESPN, Marks explained why he has those concerns and brought up an interesting stat line. “The starters averaged […]

The rumor mill is buzzing about the Milwaukee Bucks as star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hinted at possibly demanding a trade this offseason. He has yet to make his decision final, but the club is seemingly preparing for a trade demand. Rumors suggest the organization is taking the next steps in preparation for Antetokounmpo to leave. […]

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, leaving scouts and executives who were in attendance with a strong foundation as to what this year’s draft in June will look like. Cooper Flagg is the undisputed first-overall pick and will be heading to the Dallas Mavericks despite rumors suggesting they could look to trade […]

The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks are getting ready to do battle in the playoffs for a second consecutive season, this time with a berth in the NBA Finals on the line. Both teams are coming in with a lot of confidence, as the Pacers beat the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and the Knicks […]

After Marvel unveiled a first look at Ralph Ineson’s Galactus in Fantastic Four: First Steps, fans immediately pointed out the similarities to Los Angeles Clippers’ lead assistant Jeff Van Gundy. Drank Man Please on X, formerly Twitter, pointed out the similarities between the two. Their post went viral, with over 1.3 million views. Jeff Van […]

With Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg connected to the Dallas Mavericks after the team secured the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft, there is an immense amount of hype for the 18-year-0ld. As the Mavericks have no doubt intentions to draft Flagg, some may ask if there are any drawbacks to the Maine […]

The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025 NBA offseason at a crossroads. Two years removed from their championship, Denver’s second consecutive second-round exit has cast doubt on their ability to contend with the current roster. With Nikola Jokić still in his prime, urgency is mounting to maximize the championship window before it closes. The front office-now […]

With the season now in the rearview mirror, the Denver Nuggets turn their focus to what comes next. The front office faces several important decisions this offseason as it aims to return to championship contention following its 2023 title run. Their recent series loss to the Oklahoma Thunder exposed key issues, especially regarding depth and […]

With the NBA Draft order now set in place, many are wondering where certain prospects can land when their name is called. One player that is high on boards is Ace Bailey, who has shown that he can be a legit shot maker in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers have been rumored to be interested […]

The Dallas Mavericks, despite having 1.8 percent odds to land the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, won the NBA draft lottery and are now in the driver’s seat to select Duke basketball’s Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft. Dallas fans are excited, but conspiracies about the lottery being rigged have been swirling since the […]

The Houston Rockets invested heavily into Fred VanVleet during the 2023 offseason. Houston gave the point guard a three-year, $128 million deal in a move that was meant to turn the Rockets from a rebuilding team into a championship-contending one. The signing did just that, as the Rockets finished the 2024-25 regular season as the […]