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The New Orleans Pelicans are in Nashville knocking off some rust during training camp but it did not take long for an out-for-vengeance Zion Williamson to get asked about his shot selection. Williamson’s dunk-contest confidence in carrying the Pelicans cannot be denied. Other options have been off the table though, to much chagrin amongst the […]

LOS ANGELES – As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, one of the biggest headlines is the rookie season debut of Bronny James. The cameras will be out documenting his every move as they were during Lakers media day. But what is Bronny’s mindset coming into the season? […]

The Sacramento Kings are preparing for an exciting 2024 season. The Kings are bringing back promising contributors and added star small forward DeMar DeRozan to their squad. However, the team is not just thinking of itself going into the Fall basketball season. Sacramento State Athletics could be migrating to another conference, which could include the […]

While the Washington Wizards drafted three rookies over the summer, they also brought in veterans to help guide the young bucks. One of them is 31-year-old guard Malcolm Brogdon, who they got from the Portland Trail Blazers in the Deni Avdija trade. Brogdon likes what he sees so far in Washington. Malcom Brogdon admits that […]

Head coach Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks are currently gearing up for the 2024-25 NBA season, which is slated to begin in just three weeks. Kidd’s squad is fresh off of an appearance in the NBA Finals last summer, but the Mavericks were not satisfied in the offseason, going out and adding several additional […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for an exciting 2024-25 campaign. With the odds of making a deep playoff push in their favor, head coach Mark Daigneault shared first impressions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso, two veterans taking on critical roles on the Thunder’s defensive end, which is projected to be elite this […]

The Brooklyn Nets opened training camp Tuesday, and with Ben Simmons healthy, there’s a position battle brewing at point guard. Unlike last season, when Jacque Vaughn named Simmons the starter before camp, head coach Jordi Fernandez said the job is up for grabs. That means Simmons will have to beat out veteran floor general Dennis […]

LAS VEGAS — Quentin Grimes is already making an impact on his new team. Grimes, who was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason, has received praise from his teammates and head coach Jason Kidd. He understands that he can play a big role for the team, something he realized while watching the Mavs […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a loaded Eastern Conference, they added a recent piece that could have an immediate impact in former first-round pick in 2019 Nassir Little. With the Heat looking to get the most out of their starting lineup, Little could be one of many that highlights their bench as he spoke […]

It took a lot of moving parts, but the New York Knicks have officially acquired four-time All-Star and former first overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team trade that also involved the Charlotte Hornets. Although unorthodox for a trade like this to occur just days before the start of training camp, […]

Opinions vary wildly among NBA scouts and national media personalities when it comes to the New Orleans Pelicans. Some see a team needing a starting center and a need to move on from Brandon Ingram. Others are betting on maturation and defense in expectation of a postseason run built around small-ball lineups. The suspense with […]

New York Knicks president Leon Rose weighed in on Karl-Anthony Towns in his first comments since trading Julius Randle last Friday. The Knicks acquired Towns as part of a three-team blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets, including Knicks’ Charlie Brown Jr., DaQuan Jeffries, and Duane Washington Jr., and two second-round picks, […]

The New York Knicks have officially announced the acquisition of All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a multiteam trade, marking a significant roster upgrade for the franchise. As part of the deal, the Knicks also secured the draft rights to James Nnaji from the Charlotte Hornets, while several key players were involved […]

LAS VEGAS — Dallas Mavericks’ training camp is underway. Tuesday was a promising day for the most part, with Klay Thompson making his Mavs training camp debut. However, the news of Luka Doncic’s calf injury was revealed on Wednesday. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided an update on the situation after training camp practice on […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault awaits for first-round pick Nikola Topic to recover from a partially torn ACL, he got his first glimpse at Oklahoma City’s 26th overall pick, Dillon Jones, on the opening day of training camp. Many believe the Thunder drafted Josh Giddy’s replacement in Topic at No. 12, calling […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks trade is officially completed, which means teams can now make posts about the new acquisitions they received. That also means the players themselves can talk about the trade, and Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t waste any time sharing a farewell message to the Timberwolves and the fans. Towns posted a […]

The New York Knicks made quite the splash before training camp, as the Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns. That trade also sent Julius Randle, and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Towns is reunited with his old head coach, Tom Thibodeau, who coached him from 2016-19. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, sources close […]

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NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Tyrese Maxey has cemented his spot as one of the faces of the Philadelphia 76ers franchise. His rise from young buck to franchise cornerstone has matched the unreal on-court speed that propelled him. Although he’s still one of the younger players on the team, he’s setting out to establish himself as […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to take on a strong Eastern Conference, they look to do that with a fully healthy lineup filled with stars that could make some noise and silence the doubters. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra would speak about the roster heading into the season and specfically the expectations of four players […]

The Golden State Warriors have some new players on their roster, but most of the same veterans are still on the team. With the departure of Klay Thompson, head coach Steve Kerr is looking to have a new offensive identity this season. Jonathan Kuminga spoke to reporters after training camp practice and shared what Kerr’s […]

Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA recently, and his former teammate Jimmy Butler was asked about the news as he was gearing up for the upcoming season with the Miami Heat, and he had nothing but nice things to say about him. “I think what he’s done for the game […]

The New York Knicks are bringing back 26-year-old forward Chuma Okeke after waiving him to facilitate their multi-team trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns. The transaction, which also includes the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets, required the Knicks to clear roster space, prompting Okeke’s temporary departure over the weekend. The move, first reported by James L. Edwards […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced that Luka Doncic suffered a calf contusion during workouts. Doncic will be re-evaluated in one week as the Mavs continue their training camp in Las Vegas until Friday. NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that sources said the injury occurred in workouts before the team arrived in Las Vegas […]

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie swingman Jaylon Tyson is fighting an uphill battle to start his NBA career. However, to Tyson, the journey is part of reaching the destination. With the rookie overflowing with confidence, it’s hard not to notice him. So, while an uphill battle might seem like a struggle to some, to Tyson, it’s just […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — The addition of Paul George has raised the already immense pressure for the Philadelphia 76ers. For George’s first season with the Sixers to be as fun as he thinks it can be, any learning curve for the All-Star forward’s inclusion to the roster must be worked through swiftly. On the second […]

Tony Snell has been on a mission over the last couple of seasons to make it back to the NBA. Of course, every player wants to prolong their career and maximize their earnings, but there is a much different reason as to why Snell is pushing so hard for a return. This is not about […]

Recently, the New York Knicks sent shockwaves throughout the NBA landscape when it was announced that they would be trading for Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns’ arrival figures to immediately shore up the Knicks’ glaring weakness at the center position and also gives him perhaps the best chance he’s ever had to […]

Veteran swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is bringing championship experience to the Orlando Magic, and he’s already noticing a key difference between his new team and his previous stints with the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers. The 31-year-old Caldwell-Pope, entering his 12th NBA season, recently highlighted what sets the Magic apart: a collective commitment to defense. […]

Entering his seventh NBA season, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off the most impressive campaign of his career. After averaging 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game, Gilgeous-Alexander was the runner-up for the 2023-24 Most Valuable Player award behind Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Now, he […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a new season in a loaded East, one major aspect that they’re hoping to turn their luck in is their injury woes the past few seasons. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra would speak on that topic Monday during the team’s media day where he gave a promise about the […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown had an offseason to remember, and it’s only gotten better with his latest achievement. On Wednesday morning, it was announced that the three-time All-Star will grace the cover of Time, an honor no Celtic has received since Larry Bird in 1984. Jaylen Brown earned the incredible honor of making the […]

The New York Knicks were by far the most active team on the trade market this offseason, at least in the blockbuster department. Not only did they trade for Karl-Anthony Towns last Friday, they also dealt away a plethora of first-round picks to bring Mikal Bridges in. They sense that there is a major opportunity […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid has always had the Philadelphia 76ers’ chase for a championship fresh on his mind. Entering the 2024-25 season, the superstar center is putting it front and center. Winning the 2022-23 MVP award has been the pinnacle of Embiid’s career in the league. For as spectacular of an achievement as that […]

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the NBA world with the announcement of a blockbuster trade last Friday involving franchise cornerstones Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle. However, despite the initial report, the trade wasn’t finalized until Tuesday due to unexpected complications. A third team, the Charlotte Hornets, was brought in to help facilitate […]

The difference between Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and his predecessor, Darvin Ham, is night and day by media, fans, and players. Even Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell took a subtle shot at Ham when comparing him and Redick. Following the first day of training camp, the team had ‘all-time high vibes’ surrounding Redick’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort led the NBA in drawing non-charge offensive fouls in 2023-24. His role on defense doesn’t go unnoticed. Heading into training camp, as the Thunder prepare to challenge the champion Celtics as the odds-on favorite this season, Lu spoke at Thunder Media Day about how he managed to draw so […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going in a new direction with JJ Redick as their new head coach, and players are already seeing a difference. Before Redick, Darvin Ham was the head coach for two years, and though he got them to the playoffs, there was still some criticism surrounding him. D’Angelo Russell is one […]

NBA 2K25 offers Trendsetter Rewards during Season 1 for those who play the game before a certain date. Those who log in to NBA 2K25 before this date receive some sweet rewards like VC, XP Coins, A MyTEAM Player Item, and more. However, not everyone knows about these rewards or how to receive them. So, […]