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Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges put on a show for the live audience at Central Park during The Roommates Show. The longtime friends and former Villanova teammates, now both with the New York Knicks, engaged in playful trash talk that hinted at an exciting season ahead. Bridges wasted no time taking shots at Brunson during […]

The Golden State Warriors will have to share some space in Steph Curry’s trophy cabinet with more than just a few Olympics Gold Medals. The Curry family is likely to put the glowing compliments from Jonathan Kuminga on a plaque as well. Kuminga’s relationship with Warriors coach Steve Kerr is on solid ground. Still, the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting ramped up for training camp and Ja Morant plans to do so in style. Morant released another sneak peek of the newest highly anticipated release from his signature Nike line. The are five Nike Ja 2 colorways starting to hit the streets but this inside look was of a one-of-one […]

One of the biggest talking points amongst Golden State Warriors fans the past couple of seasons has been head coach Steve Kerr’s handling of Jonathan Kuminga. The Warriors drafted the talented young forward with their lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but he hasn’t always featured prominently in the team’s rotation. But with the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has seen his role increase over the course of his young career, and now it’s almost time for the Warriors to give him his second contract. However, the two sides have not been able to agree on a deal as the NBA season rapidly approaches. Despite the uncertainty, Kuminga […]

The New York Knicks pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason in acquiring wing Mikal Bridges in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The trade reunites Bridges with his former Villanova teammates in Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart. And speaking of former teammates, Bridges recently appeared on an episode of […]

We’ve got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 3 answers to help players earn free rewards. For newcomers, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game show hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. The show itself features a wide variety of content from real player interviews to fan highlights and more. However, we know most users watch […]

Just days before the first day of training camp, the Brooklyn Nets will have their star guard Ben Simmons, even if he isn’t a perfect fit for this roster,  fully available with no restrictions to begin training camp on Tuesday, October 1. Simmons’ agent Bernie Lee confirmed the training camp news with NBA insider Chris […]

The Philadelphia 76ers managed to lock up franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid on Friday, with the big man signing a three-year, $193 million max deal. Embiid announced the extension on Instagram and made it clear he’d like to play in the City of Brotherly Love for the rest of his career. Following the deal, Kendrick Perkins […]

Making plays to create the best shot is a key ingredient for successful NBA teams. Given that open shots for high -percentage shots put points on the board, this doesn’t come as a surprise. However, NBA players are just humans too. As a result, they aren’t always going to make their shots. While NBA players […]

The Houston Rockets have decided to buy former first-round pick AJ Griffin out of his contract due to the forward’s wishes to step away from the NBA and the game of basketball, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Griffin, 21, was recently traded this offseason to the Rockets from the Atlanta Hawks in a cost-saving […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves recently offered a unique perspective on LeBron James’ approach to basketball, particularly when it comes to one-on-one matchups. During an appearance with BustaJack Golf, Reaves discussed his willingness to take on any challenger in a one-on-one game, saying, “I’ll play anyone 1-on-1. I’m not saying I’m gonna win, but […]

There’s no question that the New York Knicks have a close-knit group, and it all starts with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. The two played on the same college team and won a 2016 national championship with Villanova, and they are back together on the Knicks. Both players were recently on the Late Show with […]

There’s no doubt that the NBA Draft is a great avenue for NBA teams to upgrade their roster with the bevy amount of young talent. But while drafting promising players is a great way for making key roster additions, that isn’t the only way for teams to change up their roster. In fact, teams can […]

The Denver Nuggets signed veteran guard Russell Westbrook to a two-year, $6.8 million deal over the summer. The nine-time All-Star isn’t the same player he used to be, but while entering his 16th NBA season, the Nuggets are hoping he can help them return to the NBA Finals. Westbrook, 35, is already preparing for 2024-25. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have agreed on a three-year, $192.9 million contract extension. Embiid, through all the turbulence of his time in Philadelphia, appears to be set to become a Sixer for life. This extension Embiid put pen to paper on will be tacked onto the final two years of his current deal, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving appears to be in mid-season form already and NBA training camps have not even started yet. Irving is currently on his China tour and was seen playing basketball at a youth camp. He wasn’t taking it too easy, though, displaying his elite handles, per Kyrie Center. Kyrie was putting on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his son Bronny James are back in the lab practicing for the upcoming season. As he posted a recent workout video, LeBron is in great shape for 2024-25. The 40-year-old veteran recently gave his son Bronny advice on social media earlier this month before dishing on his first experience […]

The Brooklyn Nets are signing Chinese star Yongxi “Jacky” Cui to a two-way contract, the team announced Friday. Cui played his last two seasons in the Chinese Basketball Association, averaging 14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists on 45/36/81 shooting splits over 99 appearances. Before that, the 6-foot-6 forward attended the NBA’s Global Academy in […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid got married to longtime girlfriend Anne de Paula, a Brazilian model, in July 2023. Recently, Embiid secured immense wealth for his family by signing a three-year, $193 million extension with the Sixers, which means Embiid’s net worth of $85 million will only continue to grow. For now, we will get […]

The San Antonio Spurs have something great brewing, and they’ve been more than content to go the slow burn route in building a contending team around generational prospect Victor Wembanyama. They have stuck to their guns amid rumors linking them to blockbuster trades for All-Stars such as Trae Young, and this seems to be the […]

There have always been hilarious NBA narratives that are discussed on social media, podcasts, and other places where people have a platform to share their opinions. One of the topics that has been discussed for a while is who is considered a “hooper” when playing basketball. There hasn’t been a stern definition of what it […]

It was a long offseason for the Golden State Warriors, who began the summer by saying goodbye to Klay Thompson and spent time afterward trying to land Paul George and Lauri Markkanen. A trade for the Utah Jazz star, in particular, seemed possible but ultimately did not get done after the Warriors reportedly refused to […]

Masai Ujiri is one of the most respected executives in the NBA. Not only has Ujiri been with the Toronto Raptors since 2013, but he has turned this franchise into a contender numerous times, including in 2019, when the Raptors seized their first championship in team history. Due to his passion and commitment to winning, […]

NBA 2K25‘s newest Ironclad set in MyTEAM adds various Pink Diamond players like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and more. Furthermore, the set also includes various other high-rated players to bolster your MyTEAM roster with. This includes several other high-rated player items like a Diamond cards for Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, and Chet Holmgren. Without further […]

The Atlanta Hawks may be better than expected heading into the 2024-25 season. The first step to improvement is being aware of the issue, and this offseason, they finally recognized that the pairing of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray had run its course. For Young to succeed, he needs defensively-oriented players who can make their […]

TNT’s Inside the NBA is going into its final season on television after they were unable to strike a deal with the NBA. The league instead decided to sign a new deal with ESPN and Amazon Prime. That has left the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson on the outside […]

The Memphis Grizzlies community is getting together before training camp and the crowds cannot fit into any ordinary NBA arena. Going through drills, draining three-pointers, and practicing for the NBA Dunk Contest are just a few of the activities keeping the team busy. Ja Morant and a few teammates made an appearance at Streets Ministries […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is elated about superstar Joel Embiid’s three-year, $193 million extension. Embiid’s maximum contract extension keeps the 2023 Most Valuable Player signed through 2027-28 as Maxey, Embiid, and free agent signing All-Star Paul George prepare for the upcoming season with expectations from 76ers fans at the highest it’s been in recent […]

Toronto Raptors swingman Bruce Brown is set to miss the start of training camp and the NBA preseason after undergoing an arthroscopic surgical procedure on his right knee, the team announced on Friday. As a result of this surgical procedure, Brown will be re-evaluated in three weeks, right before the start of the 2024-25 NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024 offseason has been a busy one with perhaps the most notable move involving the team being the departure of longtime sharpshooter Klay Thompson. While the Warriors managed to bring in Buddy Hield as a potential replacement for Thompson, they needed an influx of talent even when Thompson was on their […]

The past one and a half seasons have been tough for the Brooklyn Nets organization. Just as the Nets were hitting their stride in the post-James Harden era, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving decided to bail on the team, setting them on a downward spiral. The organization, after one year of trying to remain semi-competitive […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks is taking a page out of his old playbook as he enters his second rebuild. He’s taking chances on low-risk reclamation projects, and plenty of them. In his latest move, he signed Amari Bailey to an Exhibit 10 contract, first reported by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and confirmed by ClutchPoints, […]

Months after the signing of Paul George and the contract extension of Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers still had room for one more huge move. The team signed Joel Embiid to a maximum extension worth $193 over three years. The extension keeps Embiid signed to the 76ers through the 2027-28 NBA season with a player […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have some high hopes heading into the 2024-25 campaign, and while that’s due to the strong offseason the team has put together, the main reason for their high hopes is superstar center Joel Embiid. The Cameroonian big man is arguably the most dominant player in the league, and when he’s on the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023 season was forgetful. Very forgetful, in fact, if one were to look at it from a competitive standpoint, rather than a point of view that focuses on player development. With injuries occurring left and right, the Grizzlies’ three-year playoff steak ended as they found themselves near the bottom of the standings. […]

With training camp approaching in less than two weeks, the Magic made several roster moves on Thursday night, signing guards Mac McClung, Javonte Smart, and Ethan Thompson to Exhibit 10 deals, as announced by President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman. The terms of the deals are not disclosed per team policy. The 6’2” McClung played […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in for a new challenge this season, with a new coach and a new system, though for LeBron James, things are business as usual as he enters Year 22. In a workout video, James wowed fans with his peak physical condition that contributed to his longevity in the NBA. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a lot to be thankful for this year, and one of them is superstar hitter Shohei Ohtani signing with LA prior to the season. In their 20-4 victory against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, Ohtani started the MLB’s 50-50 club, hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in one […]