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Since 1985, the Chicago Bulls have been owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, a real estate magnate who purchased the franchise for $16 million. But Bulls fans feel as though a change in ownership is well overdue. Reinsdorf is a polarizing figure in the Windy City who has made his fair share of blunders as the chief […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Thursday morning that newly added center Isaiah Hartenstein sustained a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand during the second half of Tuesday’s preseason game against the Denver Nuggets. Hartenstein will miss the start of the 2024-25 season and will be re-evaluated in five to six weeks. This is […]

The Golden State Warriors held an open practice for their fans ahead of the regular season starting, and just like almost every team has done, they did a rookie showcase. This is where the first year players find a song, and sing it to the fans for fun and entertainment. For the Warriors it was […]

Jordi Fernandez may be entering his first season as an NBA head coach, but he has no problem calling it like he sees it. Following the Brooklyn Nets’ 117-95 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Fernandez called out where he felt individual players, whether younger players or veterans, came up short. With Nic Claxton, […]

It’s not every day you see people with one arm shoot and dunk the basketball the way Hansel Enmanuel does. But then again, Enmanuel is a special breed. Born in the Dominican Republic, Enmanuel had a life-altering experience at just six years old. A concrete wall collapsed on him, trapping his left arm for two […]

The injury-afflicted New Orleans Pelicans will spend the early part of the regular season trying to replace Trey Murphy III’s production. A hamstring strain will sideline Murphy III for at least a couple of weeks, meaning someone else from the bench will have to rise to the occasion. So far the Pelicans have put their […]

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-123 in the preseason, though the biggest story from this game was the return of guard Lonzo Ball after two years of recovering from a knee injury. Moreover, Ball last played in the NBA on January 14, 2022, after which he underwent three arthroscropic operations on his left […]

The Detroit Pistons’ preseason finished with a strong 108-92 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Detroit’s starters were only active for limited minutes in the first quarter. The reserves played the rest of the game on the way to their double-digit victory. This was the first glimpse at the Pistons under their new front office and […]

The MVP race always emerges as one of the NBA’s most interesting subplots over the course of a season. During the 2022-23 season, the MVP discourse between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid became very toxic, and then last season, Jokic emerged as the head and shoulders favorite to bag home his third such award. But […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have their issues but at least the organization is being honest going into this season. Everyone knew Yves Missi would make some rookie mistakes. The one-and-done big man out of Baylor had only been playing organized basketball for a few years before being selected in the NBA Draft after all. The […]

The Chicago Bulls’ Wednesday night contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves was not your typical preseason game. After all, this game saw the much-anticipated return of Lonzo Ball to action after missing the past 33 months while rehabbing from multiple operations on his knee. Ball not only played 15 minutes, which is already a major positive, […]

Lonzo Ball is back! It took over 1,000 days for him to recover from his knee injury, but Ball played on Wednesday night as the Chicago Bulls took on the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. The Bulls got the win, and Ball played great in his first game back. The last time Lonzo Ball played in […]

As the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks to win three straight in the preseason in the second game on a back to back, 120-111, the star of the game is easily Jimmy Butler. While eyes will be on Butler due to his contract situation, he showed that his sole focus is on winning basketball […]

On Wednesday night, Lonzo Ball made his much-anticipated return to NBA action as the Chicago Bulls took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in preseason. This is nothing short of a cause for celebration, as Ball has endured a rough past two years while recovering from the knee injuries that, at some point, put his future playing […]

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain was taken to the hospital after a hard fall in the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason win over the Brooklyn Nets. The rookie guard suffered the latest injury scare for the Sixers after Paul George hyperextended his left knee in a game on Monday. With four minutes left in the game, McCain went […]

After the Miami Heat won two straight Tuesday, it’s now at three as they beat the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday night in the second game of a back to back, 120-111. With the Heat looking to make some noise in the East this season, there was business that needed to be handled for the starting lineup. […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington and Dereck Lively II attended a Raising Cane’s event in Dallas on Wednesday. The event was exciting, as some fans were able to receive food from the Dallas Mavericks stars as Washington and Lively worked a “shift.” Both players also took some time to answer questions, and Washington was asked about […]

In their final home game of the preseason, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers pulled out the win by a final score of 117-95, leading for most of the contest. After undergoing an MRI on his knee, Paul George joined Joel Embiid on the list of 76ers ruled out for the rest […]

It’s been two years, but the moment that Chicago Bulls fans have been waiting for finally happened during preseason against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Lonzo Ball returned to the lineup for the Bulls amid a standing ovation from the home crowd, and proceeded to knock down his first shot of the game, a […]

The Denver Nuggets have played four preseason games and have still yet to secure a win. Their most recent loss came at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who blew out the Nuggets 124-94. The Nuggets were without some of their biggest names, as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook, and Peyton Watson didn’t […]

Although the top 10 won’t be released until Thursday, ESPN revealed its top 100 NBA players as the 2024-25 season approaches. Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valanciunas is the team’s lone representative, checking in at 91st. Valanciunas’ durability helped him secure his spot on the list, via ESPN’s Michael Wright. “Valanciunas showcased incredible durability last […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have too many guards. If it seems like they always have too many guards, it’s because they almost always do. According to various reports and league sources, Rob Pelinka tried to address this issue over the summer, but ran into a few roadblocks and now, once again, the roster is undersized […]

With the preseason well underway as the Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday in another showcase, 120-117, fans once again got to see what they can expect from Tyler Herro this season. As there has been massive speculation regarding Herro’s role with the Heat, there’s no doubt that he has the confidence in […]

It’s the time of the year when ESPN has released their NBA Top 100 rankings, and everybody finds out if the players are in the right spot. Not only do fans usually have a problem with the rankings, but the players themselves don’t like where they’re ranked at times. This year, one of those players […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when a showdown between Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond was appointment viewing for fans of the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons. Two of the top young two-way centers in the NBA at the time, both were focal points of their respective teams with two-way versatility, even if […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has been named the defendant in a civil lawsuit that is scheduled to go to trial on April 28, 2025, according to ESPN’s Tim McMahon. The start date of this trial coincides with the opening round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which could be problematic for Carlisle and the […]

Point guards do it all. The very best have to be able to shoot, be the leaders of their teams, and get their teammates involved. If you are a basketball fan, you’ve probably contemplated who the best point guards ever are. A lot has changed in the point guard landscape over the last decade, including […]

The shooting guard position is stacked with top-end talent, but it is a surprisingly deep position all-time as well. Two guards bridge the gap between point guards and wings. They usually need the playmaking knack of a lead-guard but have to also be able to score with the best of anyone. They are also matched […]

The nagging back issue that allowed the Golden State Warriors to sign De’Anthony Melton for the mid-level exception flared up again ahead of Tuesday’s preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Brandin Podziemski joined him on the sidelines at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, waiting to be fitted for a protective mask after breaking his nose […]

The 2024-25 NBA season has not even started, and the Philadelphia 76ers are already dealing with injury concerns. With Joel Embiid missing months last season and the team needing another high-level player in their search for a title, the Sixers went out and signed nine-time All-Star Paul George in free agency. Unfortunately, George suffered a […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is nearly upon us, with the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics appearing to have not missed a beat since we last saw them in June, while upstart teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to challenge them for the throne. While the Celtics were historically dominant a year ago, there is […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is adjusting his approach to coaching, addressing what he calls a “passive-aggressive generation.” In an interview with The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Rivers explained that fostering open communication among his players is crucial to their success on the court. Rivers is focusing on encouraging players to engage in tough conversations […]

Since getting drafted by the Washington Wizards 15th overall in 2021, Corey Kispert has slowly raised his stock. However, the team must decide by Monday if it’s seen enough to commit to the 6-foot-6, 242-pounder long-term. Kispert opened up about his contract situation on Tuesday, via Monumental Sports Network’s Bijan Todd. The Wizards have until […]

The Chicago Bulls 2024-25 season is almost here as preseason play began last week, and the regular season is just one week away. Bulls fans weren’t happy with the results of last season as the team once again lost in the play-in tournament, and the team is hoping to give them more to cheer about […]

In a shocking development in the murder trial of James Jordan, the father of NBA legend Michael Jordan, retired Judge Gregory Weeks has taken the extraordinary step of petitioning North Carolina’s parole board for the release of Daniel Green, the man convicted of killing Jordan in 1993, TMZ reports. Weeks, who oversaw the trial nearly […]

Veteran shooting guard Khris Middleton, amidst another injury setback without a return date in sight for the Milwaukee Bucks, is ruled out for their preseason finale against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. After two off-season ankle surgeries, Middleton will miss the Bucks’ entire preseason schedule. Ahead of their trip to Dallas, head coach Doc Rivers […]

The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement on a contract with veteran sharpshooter Doug McDermott, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Just days after trading Jalen McDaniels to the San Antonio Spurs to free up a roster spot, the Kings now bring in McDermott to help beef up their bench unit. McDermott, 32, recently played for the […]

Although it’s only the preseason, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson is focused on getting the Cavs up to speed. Atkinson confirmed that the plan is to play his healthy starters against former coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Detroit Pistons as part of the ramp-up to the regular season opener. That means Cleveland’s core four, Darius Garland, […]

At some point, the Golden State Warriors are going to make a decision on the futures of Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, the team’s two lottery picks from the 2021 NBA Draft. Both young talents have shown clear improvements through the years with the Warriors, yet the organization has not offered either player a contract […]