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The Portland Trail Blazers are in Year Two of their post-Damian Lillard era, having traded the star to the Milwaukee Bucks and giving him his best chance to win an NBA championship, a reward for his years of service to the Blazers. Part of this new-look Blazers is the former Phoenix Suns big man DeAndre […]

LOS ANGELES – Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship, they have made only one deep playoff run in the last four seasons. In 2021 and 2024 they were eliminated in the first round while failing to make the playoffs in 2022. At Lakers media day on Monday, LeBron James spoke […]

Stephen Curry revealed during NBA Media Day how his iconic three-point shot in the Olympics took place. During the 2024 Olympics, Curry hit one of the toughest three-pointers in his career to help Team USA secure the gold medal. NBA stars Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum, who played for France at the time, double-teamed Steph […]

As the Phoenix Suns signed Tyus Jones to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, both head coach Mike Budenholzer and guard Grayson Allen were smiling from ear to ear. During the Suns’ media day, Jones explained what the message was when he met with the ownership group. “That’s what they brought me here for, just to […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is returning to the court for the first time since a patellar dislocation injury during the 2023-24 season. He had surgery shortly after and missed the entire year. Monday, he was cleared for training camp and is getting back on the court for the Blazers. Because of that […]

Mike Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K, was the head coach of the Duke basketball team for over 40 years. From 1980-2022, coach K was leading the Blue Devils, but in 2004, he had the opportunity to go to the NBA and coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. The job was obviously turned down, but […]

While Cam Reddish hasn’t quite broken out yet, he emerged last season as a reliable wing defender for the Los Angeles Lakers, which new head coach JJ Redick surely has factored in during his preparations for training camp. The Lakers are bringing in roughly the same roster that advanced to the Western Conference finals two […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are set to begin the 2024-25 NBA season and one of the biggest storylines surrounding the team is LeBron James and Bronny James getting to play together. LeBron and Bronny will make history as the first father-son duo to play on the same NBA team together. At Lakers […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks revealed an honest goal for the organization entering year one of a rebuild. “We’re looking at it as, ‘Who are the next Nets?’ Who do we look at and say, ‘Ok, this person can be part of this rebuild, and this person is on the team for the next […]

While the Eastern Conference gets more loaded off numerous trades with the most recent being the New York Knicks getting Karl-Anthony Towns, don’t expect the Miami Heat to be rattling in their boots. During Monday’s media day for the Heat, head coach Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo showed their “culture” and embraced the […]

The New York Knicks trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns had one major proponent behind the scenes, as highlighted by NBA insider Marc Stein. Gersson Rosas, the Knicks senior VP of basketball operations, was formerly with the Timberwolves from 2019 to 2021 as their president of basketball operations. Stein noted that Rosas […]

There’s plenty of storylines to follow for the Charlotte Hornets entering the 2024-25 campaign, but none bigger than the one that follows franchise cornerstone LaMelo Ball. Since the 2022-23 season, Ball has only appeared in 58 total games. Everyone’s hoping to see him return to action soon, but nobody more than himself as he enters […]

Dallas Mavericks’ guard Kyrie Irving has been all over the globe this offseason promoting his latest ANTA KAI 1 signature sneakers. Along with the signature model, Irving is also rolling out a lifestyle and apparel brand under ANTA, making the most of his role as Creative Director and expanding his vision through his products. Recently, […]

The 2024-25 Chicago Bulls season is right around the corner, and Zach LaVine is looking forward to returning to the court for the team. LaVine missed the majority of last season because of injury trouble, and he has also been dealing with trade rumors for awhile now. A lot of Bulls fans have wanted to […]

The Charlotte Hornets have shown bursts of potential over the last few years, but they have yet to take the next level as a franchise. While fans know that there is still loads of adversity ahead, the 2024-25 NBA season offers the squad an auspicious opportunity to achieve significant growth on both collective and individual […]

Though people know Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler for his antics like being late to media day, there is no doubt that he encompasses the phrase “Heat Culture.” While people debate about the relationship between Butler and Heat president Pat Riley, which the negativity was put to rest Monday, there is no doubt that the connection […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The backup center position has been a sore subject for the Philadelphia 76ers over the years. Having arguably the best center in the game leads to an unavoidable fall-off when he hits the bench but far too often, the drop has been too steep. This year’s Sixers roster boasts several intriguing options […]

While the Washington Wizards’ 2024 draft class has been the major talking point around the team recently, veteran guard Jordan Poole still has three seasons left on his rookie extension. The former Golden State Warrior is considered one of the more talented young players in the league, but he hasn’t always played like it on […]

The NBA’s first father-son duo, Lebron James and Bronny James, fielded questions separately at Lakers Media Day on Monday, the same way they would commute to games every day, according to the son. When Bronny was asked if he and Dad would commute to work together, James shut down the possibility with an emphatic response, per […]

It is tough to summarize what Klay Thompson meant to the Golden State Warriors. In fact, even Stephen Curry and everyone within the walls of the organization have trouble expressing Thompson’s value to the dynasty Golden State built. But the 2024-25 NBA season is less than a month away, and with training camp beginning, the […]

Just days after the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks, Anthony Edwards could only scratch his head and answer candidly when asked during the NBA’s media day about KAT’s departure and the arrivals of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. “I think everybody know KAT my brother. So that definitely hurt. It’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is beginning his 22nd season in the NBA. James was the first overall choice in the 2003 NBA Draft and has been nothing but successful since coming into the league, putting himself in the GOAT conversation alongside Michael Jordan. Even in the 2023-2024 season, LeBron looked nothing short of […]

For those who thought Jaylen Brown’s highly publicized war with Nike was over now that his exclusion from the summer Olympics USA Basketball team has begun to fade from recent memory, think again. Brown just made the next chess move in the standoff between the superstar and sportswear conglomerate to the tune of $50 million. […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will not be participating in drill work when the team kicks off training camp this week, but he will be around and ramping up for a return. Kawhi Leonard couldn’t finish the 2024 postseason healthy and wasn’t able to suit up for the 2024 Paris Olympics […]

One did not have to share the court with Dikembe Mutombo a bunch of times to understand what he meant to the game of basketball and the communities he represented. Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson faced the beloved big man only twice in his NBA career, but he still built a lasting bond with […]

Fred VanVleet’s net worth in 2024 is $20 million. VanVleet is a professional basketball player who recently signed to play for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He is a NBA champion and an All-Star. Here’s a closer look at Fred VanVleet’s net worth in 2024. What is Fred VanVleet’s net worth in 2024?: $20 […]

Many fans and analysts alike speculated how the New York Knicks would fare against the championship-contending teams in the Eastern Conference without their starting center, Mitchell Robinson, who could miss up to the first three months of the 2024-25 campaign. The Knicks responded by trading Julius Randle for Karl-Anthony Towns on Friday, days before training […]

Victor Wembanayma faced a familiar refrain as he met with reporters during the San Antonio Spurs Media Day: expectations. They’ve followed Wemby around for as long as he can remember. And they’ve only grown as his game has. Coming off a unanimous Rookie of the Year campaign with the Spurs, he’s exceeded impossible individual hype […]

After the conclusion of last season, Arturas Karnisovas made it very clear that he was aware that his Chicago Bulls were not meeting expectations. Last season was another disappointing one for Bulls fans despite the team did find a way to play postseason basketball. The Bulls made the play-in tournament, but they failed to actually […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving provided an injury update on his hand during the team’s Media Day on Monday. Irving suffered a broken hand during the offseason, but he explained how the injury ended up being a blessing in disguise. Kyrie Irving addresses his injury. He refers to the injury as “needed” since […]

Dikembe Mutombo was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and is best known for his iconic finger wag after blocking a shot at the rim. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the NBA, starring with the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets and was […]

Last season, due to injuries, suspensions and general roster volatility, the Memphis Grizzlies used 51 different starting lineups in 82 games, a dubious NBA record. It’s understandable that heading into the 2024-25 season, one with expectations that the Griz will find themselves back firmly in the Playoff picture, Memphis would shoot for establishing a starting […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held their Media Day on Monday. One of the most discussed topics was the Mavs’ offseason addition of Klay Thompson. Luka Doncic revealed his initial reaction to Thompson joining the Mavs. Luka Doncic’s initial reaction to the Mavericks’ Klay Thompson addition. pic.twitter.com/J6x2Ei3WWX — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) September 30, 2024 “Unbelievable,” […]

As fans got a glimpse of Los Angeles’ LeBron James and Bronny James in Lakers purple-and-gold at Lakers Media Day, the four-time paid respect to Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, who died on Monday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 58. James was asked to share his fondest memory of Mutombo, who […]

LeBron James will be the face of the NBA and whatever team he plays for until his eventual retirement. But both he and the Los Angeles Lakers understand that Anthony Davis is the man tapped to lead the franchise in the long-term. That transition started to take shape last year, as the star big man […]

As the Golden State Warriors get ready for the start of training camp, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is whether or not Jonathan Kuminga will get an extension done with the team by the Oct. 21 deadline, and he was very relaxed about that when speaking on the situation. “Hopefully,” Jonathan Kuminga […]

The Toronto Raptors shook up their roster in a major way during last season, parting ways with both Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby. That signaled a potential rebuild for the organization. Although Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett are decent players, they’re young. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, president Masai Ujiri made it clear […]

Dikembe Mutombo’s net worth in 2024 is $75 million at the time of his death. The 7-foot-1 center was one of the most dominant defensive players in NBA history and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Mutombo passed away at 58 in September 2024 after a battle with brain […]

Long before Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick announced the Lakers’ starting lineup for the 2024-25 campaign, he interviewed for the Toronto Raptors head coaching position in 2023. Redick didn’t get the job, but when the Charlotte Hornets and Lakers called, expressing interest in their respective coaching vacancies the following year, the former 3-point […]