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The Oklahoma City Thunder are on top the NBA world right now after having won their first championship in the Thunder era. With contract extensions given out this offseason to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, the Thunder ensured they have their title core together for at least the next few seasons. But with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are prepared to enter the 2025-26 NBA season without several key contributors. As a result of offseason surgeries and recent injuries, Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, and Brandon Clarke will all miss the start of the new season, the Grizzlies announced on Friday afternoon. Jackson, a two-time All-Star and the 2022-23 NBA […]

With NBA training camps set to open this coming week, and a few already underway, there are still two major free agency situations yet to resolved. While the Jonathan Kuminga situation with the Golden State Warriors has been well-chronicled, Quentin Grimes’ contract situation with the Philadelphia 76ers has been flying under the radar a bit. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Branden Carlson to a two-way deal, which they announced on Friday. The Thunder’s second-round pick in this year’s draft — Brooks Barnhizer — occupies their second two-way slot, while the third remains vacant ahead of training camp. Carlson joined the Thunder last season after Chet Holmgren suffered a hip injury […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson sustained a left hamstring tear during an offseason workout leading up to the start of training camp and is out indefinitely, the team announced on Friday afternoon. Henderson will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season and is expected to return to basketball activities in four to eight […]

The 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black has been billed as one of the biggest golf events in history. They have a guest list to prove it, with US President Donald Trump making his arrival on Friday afternoon. But before he showed up, an NBA legend graced the grounds. As Team USA slipped to start […]

Cole Anthony believes his pairing with Giannis Antetokounmpo could be special as he prepares for his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 25-year-old guard told The Athletic’s Eric Nehm that he envisions a “legendary” two-man game with the former two-time MVP. “I mean, the opportunity to get to run that little two-man action with […]

We’ve got the best Point Guard Builds for players to try out in NBA 2K26 MyPLAYER to use in MyCAREER. Sure, the game offers pre-made builds based off real NBA players, many like to create their own build. Therefore, we created three solid builds that may interest you to try in MyCAREER. What Are The […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the most underrated signings of the 2025 free agency period when they secured Ty Jerome on a three-year, $28 million deal. While the basketball world focused on blockbuster trades and max contracts, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman landed what could be the missing piece in the Grind City championship puzzle. Playing […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle has experienced a plethora of peaks and valleys throughout his NBA career. The three-time All-Star recently opened up about his final season with the New York Knicks. Randle told Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic that his final season in New York was a truly stressful time. After he injured his […]

The Orlando Magic are entering the 2025-26 season with championship aspirations after adding Desmond Bane and positioning themselves as a top contender in the Eastern Conference. While Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner headline the young core, there’s another player poised to take a massive leap forward and shock the basketball world with his emergence as […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed the $822 million commitment he made to All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren over the summer. After signing all three to max extensions following their first title, Presti sees plenty of room for growth in his core players, and why wouldn’t he? Williams […]

The Miami Heat enters the 2025-26 season with modest expectations, coming off a disappointing first-round playoff exit. While most analysts project them as a middle-of-the-pack Eastern Conference team, one player on their roster has the potential to completely change that narrative. That player is Kel’el Ware, the 7-foot second-year center who is perfectly positioned to […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season, guard Desmond Bane has made it clear what he values about veteran teammate Tyus Jones. The former Memphis Grizzlies teammates are reuniting in Orlando, and Bane recently described Jones as a “steady rock” both on and off the court. Speaking on The Sixth Man Show […]

Jonathan Kuminga has dominated headlines throughout the entire NBA offseason. In less than one week, a conclusion to his standoff with the Golden State Warriors will be reached, as Kuminga has until Wednesday, October 1, to make a decision on his $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 2025-26 NBA season. Between all that has happened […]

Mark Cuban became the owner of the Dallas Mavericks during the year 2000. The Mavs have since become one of the NBA’s more popular franchises. Additionally, the team won its first championship under Cuban in 2011. Cuban recently reflected on his first year as the team owner, via Yahoo Sports. “I remember my first year, […]

As the Orlando Magic gear up for the 2025-26 NBA season, newly acquired guard Desmond Bane is already looking ahead to a unique midseason experience. The Magic are scheduled to travel overseas in January for two games in Europe, but Bane admitted he has one regret about the trip. Speaking on The Sixth Man Show […]

NBA 2K26‘s brand new Heat Check set in MyTEAM adds various Pink Diamond players like Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis, and more. Furthermore, the set also includes other high-rated players across various positions to bolster your MyTEAM roster with. This includes Diamond cards for Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, and more. Without further ado, let’s check out […]

Before Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, he was amidst one of the greatest runs in postseason history. In all four rounds of the 2025 playoffs, Haliburton hit a game-winning or game-tying shot in the final 1.1 seconds of the game. He was on his way […]

As the rumors around the Philadelphia 76ers will continue ahead of the season, especially surrounding the injury status of star Joel Embiid, the big man would give some insight into his recovery. With the 76ers preparing for the 2025-26 season, a big question mark is Embiid and when he will play for the franchise. During […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season, newly acquired guard Desmond Bane believes teammate Paolo Banchero is on the verge of taking another leap forward. Bane, who joined Orlando in a blockbuster trade from the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this summer, shared his expectations for Banchero on The Kevin O’Connor Show. With […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has made clear that Andrew Nembhard will be at the center of the team’s plans as the franchise prepares for the 2025-26 NBA season. Training camp opens Tuesday, and Carlisle said the 25-year-old guard is set to take on a significantly expanded role. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show, […]

Despite still having one of the best players in the world in Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks have failed to return to the NBA Finals and reclaim the title they won in 2021. The Bucks have been derailed by Antetokounmpo’s injuries in the last few playoffs, where they have been eliminated in the first round […]

The 2024-25 season counts as a successful one for a Portland Trail Blazers team that fully committed to the rebuild during the 2023-24 campaign when they traded franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard after a few tumultuous seasons. The turnaround hasn’t been as swift as the most optimistic fan would expect, but last year, the Blazers won […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had as good of an offseason as they could have from a player addition standpoint. They were already a deep team to begin with, but they added veterans Chris Paul, Bradley Beal, and Brook Lopez to supplement the team’s Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac core. Moreover, the Clippers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the 2025-26 season with both excitement and uncertainty. Luka Doncic is fully in place as the franchise centerpiece, LeBron James is still defying Father Time, and new additions offer the team a fresh look. Optimism surrounds this roster, though there’s already a looming question mark. Who belongs in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers surprised many last season after winning 36 games despite a very inexperienced roster and key players in and out of the lineup due to injuries. Coach Chauncey Billups has molded the Trail Blazers into a hard-fighting unit. Their 36-win campaign was the team’s highest in the last four years and a […]

The Golden State Warriors enter the 2025-26 season clinging to the remnants of their dynasty while searching for a sustainable path forward. Stephen Curry remains the face of the franchise, of course. The pressure is mounting, though, as the Warriors attempt to balance aging stars, cap constraints, and an influx of hungry young talent. Training […]

Media Day for the Los Angeles Lakers is on Monday, and after that comes the official start of training camp. The Lakers regular season roster is essentially set, and they have one two-way contract spot open. The final two-way contract spot was reportedly going to rookie forward Eric Dixon, but those plans have yet to […]

The Utah Jazz come into the 2025-26 season armed with a plethora of young talent. In order for the Jazz to come out of their rebuild and start competing in the Western Conference, they’re going to need several of those young players show growth and development quite soon. Looking at the Jazz roster, there is […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s easy to forget that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren played in only 32 regular-season games before last year’s historic postseason run, which culminated in winning the 2025 NBA Finals. Ahead of his fourth season, Holmgren improved his jump shot over the summer, which is one of the many attributes he […]

The Utah Jazz are in the midst of a rebuild, and although the draft lottery odds did not shine their way, they still managed to grab arguably one of the top prospects in the draft in Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick. With training camps set to open next week, the Jazz, like […]

SCOTTSDALE– 2025 will be a season of firsts for both Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. The two Phoenix Suns players were once rivals, but have now turned into teammates. As Brooks was traded to the Suns in the Kevin Durant deal, he brings a certain toughness, grit, and tenacity. However, Booker and Brooks’s rivalry began […]

LOS ANGELES, CA  — Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson was among 60 players drafted into the NBA this summer. In addition to the number of undrafted players who signed with teams for the first time as well, another rookie class means another group of young athletes with as much to learn off the court as […]

The Indiana Pacers have pivoted quickly in their search for backcourt depth, intending to sign veteran guard Delon Wright to a non-guaranteed training camp deal after Monte Morris’ addition fell through because of injury, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported. The Pacers had originally reached an agreement with Morris, who was expected to compete for a […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran Kawhi Leonard has been in hot water. All of which stems from the investigation into an alleged violation of the NBA salary cap over a $28 million endorsement deal with the now-defunct company Aspiration. A company that was linked to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. All of which emerged from investigative journalist […]

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens had a lot of goals heading into the offseason. He, along with the rest of the office, needed to help the C’s escape the second apron while ushering in a new ownership group. Stevens accomplished this, but there’s still another task that looms even larger involving Boston’s […]

Few things grind an NBA game to a halt like a lengthy replay review. Fans groan, players pace, and momentum evaporates as officials huddle around monitors to dissect split-second plays. However, after observing the NBA Referee Preseason Camp hosted by the NBA League Operations department, it’s clear they are on the cusp of a technological […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dismissed and even ridiculed demands made by Kawhi Leonard’s uncle and advisor, Dennis Robertson, during the star forward’s free agency in 2019, according to a recent report by The Athletic. The details have resurfaced as the NBA investigates whether the Los Angeles Clippers violated salary cap rules tied to Leonard. Robertson, […]