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The sale of the Portland Trail Blazers is moving forward with a targeted closing date of March 31, 2026, according to a report from Jason Quick of The Athletic on Tuesday. The plan calls for a purchase agreement to be signed in September, setting the stage for the franchise to change ownership before the end […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for what could be a make or break season as it pertains to their employment of franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo. Trade talks surrounding Antetokounmpo have heated up in the last few weeks, and it remains to be seen whether the Bucks’ marginal additions this offseason will be enough to convince […]

In light of the Portland Blazers’ sale to their new owner Tom Dundon, an insider claims the bold new ownership group would have expressed interest in Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic before his trade from the Dallas Mavericks. After the most shocking trade in recent history saw the Mavericks trade the face of their […]

Utah Jazz legend John Stockton offered sharp criticism of today’s NBA, questioning the toughness of current players and the direction of the league in a recent podcast appearance. Speaking on The Maverick Approach, the Hall of Fame point guard reflected on his limited interest in watching the modern game. “No, it isn’t like I’m saying, […]

A new NBA 2K26 MyCAREER Trailer has arrived, showing off the mode’s new story, NBA Players in the game, and much more. Furthermore, the trailer shows off some of the drama you’ll encounter on and off the court. For those new to NBA 2K, MyCAREER lets you live out your MyPLAYER’s NBA Journey from Draft […]

Former NBA star Blake Griffin believes the Dallas Mavericks struck gold with rookie Cooper Flagg, calling the 18-year-old forward the most complete player to enter the league in recent memory. “He passes, he shoots, he defends, he rebounds,” Griffin said in a recent interview. “He seems like a great teammate [and] a great kid. But, […]

When the Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler for Andrew Wiggins, it was long overdue. After a disgruntled regular season, Butler’s trade demand was granted ahead of last year’s trade deadline. Now, the reason for the long-awaited trade has reportedly been revealed, and it involves Jimmy’s agent. The Heat also reportedly weren’t in a position to […]

The New York Knicks have spent the offseason retooling a roster already built to contend in the Eastern Conference, but talk of adding former All-Star Ben Simmons is not gaining traction. Knicks insider Ian Begley addressed speculation that Simmons could fill New York’s final roster spot. However, according to Begley, while there has been reported […]

With the full Memphis Grizzlies’ NBA schedule now unveiled, the team faces one of the toughest campaigns in the league. Extensive road trips, brutal back-to-backs, and early-season tests will challenge their depth and stamina from the opening tip. At the same time, Ja Morant returns as the centerpiece of the Grizzlies, ready to shoulder the […]

The Miami Heat’s future is murky, and fans are growing frustrated by that. While team president Pat Riley has led the franchise to heights never seen before his arrival, the last several seasons have been particularly unsatisfying for a fan base accustomed to competing for championships. Missed opportunities and failed acquisitions and signings have even […]

Dallas Mavericks Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki will never forget when Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Even Mavericks CEO Rick Welts thought he received a prank call when he was informed about Doncic’s trade, which was centered on acquiring All-Star center Anthony Davis. To this day, Nowitzki is still in […]

When John Wall announced his retirement in August 2025, it marked the end of an era, not just for the Washington Wizards but for NBA fans who witnessed the breathtaking speed and flair he brought to the game. The former No. 1 overall pick in 2010 never won a championship, nor did he collect an […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant are looking to take the league by storm once again, this time hopefully making a deeper run into the playoffs. With Morant already proving himself as one of the NBA’s most electric players, staying healthy and sticking to the game plan with be crucial to their success moving forward. […]

To say that the 2024-25 season was a nightmare for the Philadelphia 76ers would be an understatement. A few declared them as the winner of the 2024 NBA offseason, but games are not played on paper — especially not for a 76ers team that’s relying on franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid to remain healthy. Embiid gave […]

The Atlanta Hawks are entering the 2025-26 season as one of the most improved teams of the offseason — gearing up for a playoff push in the wide-open Eastern Conference. They had one of the busiest offseasons, capitalizing on the Boston Celtics’ need to trim their payroll by trading for Kristaps Porzingis and capitalizing on […]

John Wall officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday morning after sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram. Despite not being on the Washington Wizards’ roster since the 2018-19 season, the organization managed to acquire a former Kentucky basketball star on the same day Wall retired. Reports indicate that the Wizards are signing former […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the first-ever iteration of the NBA Cup, back when it was still called the NBA In-Season Tournament, but their journey in the second year of the tournament did not go as swimmingly. Their run in the competition coincided with a bit of a slump for the team last year, with […]

The Air Jordan 1 is arguably the most influential sneaker of all-time thanks to the barriers it broke in the loudest way possible with the G.O.A.T. of basketball cementing their legacy. Not only did the Air Jordan 1 help Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan run faster and jump higher, but they were also so stylish […]

In rounding out their basketball staff, the San Antonio Spurs announced the addition of a former two-time NBA All-Star who was on the other side of the franchise’s toughest ever defeat. A guest coach for their Summer League team, Rashard Lewis, joins the Spurs player development staff. Lewis previously served as an assistant coach with […]

Fans have never received physical proof that Warriors’ legend Stephen Curry isn’t an actual super hero, but anyone who’s seen him play over the last decade can fully attest to Curry’s supernatural abilities with a basketball. While Michael Jordan’s famous Nike shoes were advertised to help you run faster and jump higher, the greatest shooter of all-time […]

Arguably no team in the NBA has had a more dramatic 2025 so far than the Dallas Mavericks. The front office traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers right under Mark Cuban’s nose. In the aftermath of the blockbuster deal, Cuban and the rest of the franchise faced backlash from their fanbase. Now, his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason with a long list of priorities. They tried to check as many boxes off as they could as ownership shifted from Jeanie Buss to Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Los Angeles kept both of their stars in Luka Doncic and LeBron James. However, […]

NBA 2K is beginning to release its player ratings for NBA 2K26. On Tuesday, Kyrie Irving’s official rating was revealed, as the game gave the Dallas Mavericks star a 90 overall. He holds the 24th best rating in the game. NBA 2K — the most popular basketball video game today — does its best to […]

Allison Howard, a longtime executive with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been named the first president of the WNBA’s Cleveland expansion team, the franchise announced Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. Howard currently serves as executive vice president and chief commercial officer for Rock Entertainment Group and the Cavaliers. She will retain that role through the […]

The Dallas Mavericks figure to be one of the more interesting teams heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. On the one hand, Dallas will be without Kyrie Irving for at least a large chunk of the year and is still recovering from the Luka Doncic trade aftershocks, but on the other, the Mavericks will trot […]

Former Washington Wizards guard John Wall officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday in an emotional Instagram post. In the wake of the announcement, longtime teammate Bradley Beal shared a heartfelt message reflecting on their time together in Washington. “Congratulations to my brother @JohnWall on retiring from the NBA,” Beal posted on X, […]

Dwight Howard will officially take his place among basketball’s immortals at the Hall of Fame ceremony next month, with Shaquille O’Neal confirmed as one of his presenters. The announcement surprised many fans, given the long history of tension between the two former Lakers stars. Yet it signals a new chapter in their relationship. Both legends […]

There have been a lot of trade rumors surrounding Chicago Bulls players this offseason, but so far, the team has been relatively quiet. The Bulls were expected to make more noise, but like most years, the moves that people expected haven’t happened. Nikola Vucevic has been at the center of these offseason rumors, but he […]

One of the most electrifying guards to ever play the game of basketball has finally decided to call it quits. Former Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall announced his retirement from the NBA via a post on social media on Tuesday. “To my family, my mom especially, thank you for all your sacrifices,” Wall […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2025-26 season with unfinished business. After falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in last year’s Western Conference Final, Minnesota has been knocking on the door of a Finals berth but just hasn’t been able to break through. With Anthony Edwards ascending as a true superstar and Rudy Gobert plus Julius […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic suffered a knee injury during an exhibition game while playing for his native country, Slovenia, some assumed his participation in EuroBasket would come to an end this summer. However, that wasn’t the case as Doncic will return to play for Slovenia, and ESPN’s analyst Stephen A Smith doesn’t […]

John Wall has officially announced his retirement from the NBA. The 34-year-old made the announcement in an emotional Instagram farewell message on Tuesday. “I’ve been chasing the ball since I could barely walk. Driveways, parks, packed gyms, 5 a.m. workouts — I gave this game everything I had,” Wall said in his retirement video on […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to enter the 2025-26 NBA season in an interesting position. Once Kyrie Irving returns from his ACL surgery recovery, Dallas will feature enough talent to make a deep postseason run. With that being said, the Mavs are also planning for the future as they move on from the Luka Doncic […]

The Boston Celtics officially have a new owner. After the NBA’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale on Wednesday, August 13, the Celtics announced that Bill Chisholm has completed his acquisition of the Celtics from long-time owner Wyc Grousbeck for $6.1 billion on Tuesday morning. While Chisholm will now assume control of the organization […]

The Indiana Pacers have rewarded Rick Carlisle with a new contract extension following his impressive leadership during the Pacers’ NBA Finals run. Carlisle guided the Pacers through one of its most memorable seasons in years. He brought the team back to relevance with poise, experience, and steady leadership. The team recognized the impact of Rick […]

Luka Doncic’s body transformation has been a top NBA storyline this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar will show off his improved physique when he stars for Slovenia at the upcoming Eurobasket 2025. Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean, who joined Slovenia’s staff ahead of the competition, said Doncic’s body is far from a finished […]

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025 NBA Cup with familiar questions hanging over their season, but also with renewed optimism following one of the most ambitious offseasons in franchise history. A 50-win campaign in 2024-25 demonstrated resilience, even though it ended with the all-too-familiar sight of Kawhi Leonard watching from the sidelines when the […]

The Golden State Warriors enter the 2025 NBA Cup in a unique position. Their roster looks almost identical to last season’s, a blend of stability and uncertainty. Stability, because the core of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green remains intact. Uncertainty, because the front office has stood pat in free agency while the rest […]

The Denver Nuggets may not have received an official award for their offseason maneuvering, but if the league handed out a Most Improved Team trophy for roster construction, Denver would undoubtedly win it. The Nuggets’ front office executed a near-perfect summer, moving off Michael Porter Jr.’s burdensome contract in exchange for a more versatile forward […]