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The NBA has officially set the stage for one of the most anticipated Summer League matchups in recent memory, as No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks could face second-year guard Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers. The showdown is scheduled for July 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET, live on ESPN, […]

Rookies who didn’t hear their name called in the NBA Draft still found a home Thursday. The Toronto Raptors opened their door to the reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Even after taking Collin Murray-Boyles at No. 9 overall.  ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania revealed which star from the ACC is heading […]

The Los Angeles Lakers initially came into the 2025 NBA Draft with very little fanfare. Without a first round pick, they held only the No. 55 overall pick in the second round. But before the end of the NBA Draft, the Lakers used a series of trades to move up and select an intriguing young […]

The Detroit Pistons have finally made a selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. Detroit selected guard Chaz Lanier from the University of Tennessee with the 37th pick of the second round. Detroit’s President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon stated before the draft that he was interested in adding the best player available for the Pistons with […]

The New York Knicks selected French forward Mohamed Diawara with the 51st pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. New York came into Thursday night’s second round with the 50th pick. They traded it to the Los Angeles Clippers to move back one spot, receiving draft rights as a sweetener. The Knicks opted to stay in […]

The 2025 NBA Draft has concluded, but that does not mean teams are done making moves just yet. Even before the final pick of the draft is revealed, teams are on the phone with agents and scouts alike, as all 30 franchises in the league quickly scramble to try and add undrafted players on two-way […]

The Dallas Mavericks made NBA history this year, executing a stunning midseason trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers without fielding offers from around the league. While the decision initially sparked backlash, Dallas quickly turned the page by landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, a selection they […]

Kendrick Perkins had an intriguing take to share about New Orleans Pelicans draftee Derik Queen. The Atlanta Hawks selected Queen with the 13th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft during the first round on Wednesday night. However, they sent him to New Orleans in exchange for picks, giving him a unique start to his NBA […]

The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers agreed in principle on a draft trade during the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The deal is essentially a swap of picks between the two teams. Clippers trade with Knicks to move up on Day 2 of NBA Draft The New York Knicks game into […]

As has been the case since the Los Angeles Lakers first signed LeBron James in 2018, there is substantial pressure on general manager Rob Pelinka and the front office to make impactful moves in the offseason. The Purple and Gold hopes it just completed one at the 2025 NBA Draft. LA traded the No. 45 […]

Although Dallas Mavericks fans are on a high after drafting Cooper Flagg with the number one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Nick Wright has hit the team with a harsh reality. Wright is an ardent Luka Doncić supporter who even jokes around and calls the Lakers star his “large adult Slovenian son” often on […]

The 2025 NBA Draft delivered several surprises, but few were as unexpected as the viral moment involving Charlotte Hornets’ No. 4 overall pick, Kon Knueppel, during his post-selection press conference. The Duke freshman, a standout for the Blue Devils, was caught off guard when a reporter asked whether he planned to continue his education through […]

On Wednesday, Auburn basketball standout Johni Broome was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. The second-round pick received special recognition from his alma mater on their X page. “Big time! Johni is heading to the City of Brotherly Love!” Auburn posted.  Big time! Johni is heading to the City of Brotherly Love! pic.twitter.com/NDTjw1Hvf7 — Auburn Basketball […]

Dylan Harper’s workout with Giannis Antetokounmpo may have lasted just one day—but it could shape the San Antonio Spurs rookie’s entire NBA career. Before even setting foot on an NBA court, Harper experienced the kind of intensity and precision that defines greatness, thanks to a grueling offseason session with the Milwaukee Bucks superstar. The story […]

The 2025 NBA Draft was among the most anticipated in Brooklyn Nets history. Much of the excitement surrounding the day was tied to the team’s first lottery pick in 15 years. The Nets shocked the draft community, selecting BYU point guard Egor Demin at No. 8. General manager Sean Marks revealed what led Brooklyn to […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s 20th pick in the NBA Draft, Wednesday night saw the team draft Kasparas Jakucionis out of the University of Illinois, despite being originally projected by many analysts as a borderline lottery pick. As Jakucionis now joins Heat stars like Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, the future outlook on the […]

The Dallas Mavericks look very different now than they did a year ago. After trading away Luka Doncic before the trade deadline, Dallas missed the playoffs. The Mavericks then won the NBA Draft Lottery and picked Cooper Flagg. He joins a roster featuring Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and Anthony Davis. NBA experts, like ESPN’s Michael […]

Following the 2025 NBA Draft, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared a photo on Instagram with newly drafted Cooper Flagg, showcasing a meaningful connection between the NBA veteran and the league’s newest top pick, via Noa Dalzell. The photo, which shows Tatum in conversation with Flagg, comes after Flagg publicly named Tatum as his favorite […]

The Boston Celtics are creating a stash of second-round picks following their trade with Orlando Magic during the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night. Boston made one selection during the first round on Wednesday night, selecting Hugo Gonzalez from Spain with the 28th pick. Going into the second round, they only […]

While no HBCU players were drafted this year, the NBA paid tribute to three basketball pioneers on Wednesday evening. Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the first Black players drafted into and to play in the NBA, were posthumously celebrated for their courage and unwavering contributions to the integration and advancement of basketball. […]

There were multiple trades that took place during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, and one of those trades involved the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings. The Kings moved into the first round of by acquiring the No. 24 overall pick from the Thunder. The Kings then used their newly acquired first […]

One of the biggest storylines coming into the 2025 NBA Draft was what was happening with Ace Bailey. The Rutgers wing was considered one of the best prospects in the draft, but he barely worked out for any teams in the top five and skipped out on his meeting and workout with the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are living it up after selecting Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Already, the young sensation from Duke is being highly touted as the next big thing.  One of those weighing in is Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. On the latest episode of The Draymond Green […]

For better or worse, the Phoenix Suns have commanded much of the headlines this offseason. They are wasting no time in revamping their roster and have been incredibly active at the 2025 NBA Draft. The front office seemingly has a plan in mind ahead of the second round, as evidenced by a trade-filled Thursday. Following […]

The Golden State Warriors made a move that will impact their standing in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night. Golden State had one second-round pick to utilize in the round but will now have two selections following their trade with the Phoenix Suns, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. “The Phoenix Suns […]

The Boston Celtics have a pressing need at the center position, and because of that, the Celtics should trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for Robert Williams. The Celtics have made some big trades this offseason in an effort to get their finances in check. They traded Jrue Holiday for Anferee Simons before making a […]

The transition from the 2024-25 season to the 2025-26 season cannot happen any quicker. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, and then the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft happened on Wednesday. The second round will be Thursday night. With the first overall […]

The Boston Celtics have a long road back to the NBA Finals if they want to make the most of their current championship window and they’ll need every bit of a healthy Jayson Tatum in the process. Recovering from a ruptured achilles tendon, the hope is that Tatum will return prior to the end of […]

Jordan Brand and Nike are gearing up for a massive release calendar slating the rest of 2025 as they continue to bring fresh looks and new colorways to some of the most popular silhouettes in the numbered line. While the Air Jordan 1 is the sneaker that started it all for the Jumpman, the Jordan […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had a logjam at the center position long before they drafted yet another big man in the 2025 NBA Draft. The selection of Yang Hansen all but assures that the Trail Blazers have to trade Deandre Ayton. One team that now has a hole at the five spot after draft day […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently shook things up when they were sold to Mark Walter, who is also the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The move ends the longtime ownership of the Lakers by the Buss family, although Jeanie Buss will still have considerable influence within the organization. Recently, Lakers legend and fellow sports […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got their guy with the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, selecting V.J. Edgecombe out of Baylor. Edgecombe is an explosive shooting guard who can make plays on both sides of the ball, and many people have already started the comparisons for him. ESPN’s Jay Bilas had a few comparisons for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a season in which they had a great regular season. Then they failed expectations when the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. Now, they head into the 2025 NBA free agency with an urgent need to fix what ails them. Most people realize that […]

The Air Jordan 4 continues to be the most popular numbered Jordan silhouette in production at the moment while Nike and Jordan Brand keep adding unique colorways to the classic model. With the hype surrounding the return of the UNDFTD x Air Jordan 4, fans are clamoring for more new looks in terms of colorways […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Veteran guard Alex Caruso helped the Oklahoma City Thunder secure their first championship in franchise history in Game 7’s 103-91 win over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, which came at a price. Two days removed from Caruso’s first championship parade as a 2x champion, he suffered an injury in the […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has been through a lot in the last year. He set the NBA world on fire when the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers back in February. With fans chanting that they wanted him fired, Harrison weathered the storm and was gifted the No. 1 pick […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks struck gold in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery after receiving the No. 1 overall pick. The lottery news came a few months after Dallas traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. While Mavs GM Nico Harrison told reporters that “fortune favors the bold” after selecting Cooper Flagg in the […]

Cooper Flagg is one of the best NBA Draft prospects that the sport has ever seen, and there was never a doubt about him being the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The draft got underway on Wednesday night, and sure enough, the Dallas Mavericks started off the evening by taking Flagg. He […]

The Chicago Bulls selected Noa Essengue with the 12th pick in the NBA Draft. Essengue, who spent last season playing in the EuroCup and BBL, was one of the youngest players in this year’s draft class. After his arrival to Chicago, one scout had high praise for the 18-year-old, comparing him to Indiana Pacers All-Star […]