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When Luka Doncic left Real Madrid in 2018 to pursue a career in the NBA, he left behind a pretty stacked roster filled with European legends and former NBA players. In what turned out to be one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history, whatever happened to the key players on that roster […]

Knowing how to get Cap Breakers in NBA 2K25 MyCAREER will be crucial to developing your MyPLAYER. Cap Breakers allow you to improve a specific attribute beyond its max level. For example, if your three-point shot is capped at 93, but you want to increase it, Cap Breakers allow you to do that. Therefore, we […]

There is no denying that the 2023-24 season was a major disappointment for the Milwaukee Bucks. Seen by many as a true threat to win the Larry O’Brien trophy, they ended up flaming out in the first round of the playoffs despite bringing Damian Lillard aboard via trade. Of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury (he didn’t […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were successful in retooling their roster around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, making the most out of their cap space and bringing in a third star in Paul George. Moreover, they were able to re-sign Kelly Oubre Jr. and Kyle Lowry, and they also managed to add Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond, and […]

Patrick Beverley will forever be known for stirring up competitive controversies both on and off the court. It’s all in good fun, especially on the Pat Bev Pod, which is where the show’s star suggested that All-Star Julius Randle would be better off with the Sacramento Kings. Randle is currently with the New York Knicks […]

Stephen Curry has made a living out of breaking his opponents’ hearts with one three-point dagger after another. The Golden State Warriors star elicits fear whenever he’s around the perimeter like no other player in history, as he could get hot in a hurry and turn the game on its head rather quickly. Curry has […]

With the 2024-25 season rapidly approaching, NBA fans, writers, and podcasters alike have been looking for interesting ways to keep their fans engaged, from all-time lists, to divisional breakdowns, and… Kyle Lowry dunk stats. Wait, what was that last part? Who is thinking about Lowry dunking in an NBA Game? Has Lowry ever even dunked […]

The Brooklyn Nets trading Mikal Bridges to cross-town rival New York Knicks signaled the rebuild for a team looking to reset after the implosion of the Big Three of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. While Ben Simmons hasn’t played meaningful minutes with them, they tried putting their cards on Bridges, but they realized […]

The Los Angeles Lakers struck out on a laundry list of veteran targets this offseason. One of the most prominent ones was shooting guard Dejounte Murray, who the Atlanta Hawks traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. There was one major roadblock that prevented the Lakers from landing the 27-year-old, via ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “The Hawks […]

With the benefit of hindsight, it’s preposterous to see that Luka Doncic slipped all the way to the third overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, and the team that drafted him — the Atlanta Hawks — even decided to trade him away to the Dallas Mavericks for the picks that became Trae Young and […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in a bit of a weird situation, roster building-wise, following their decision to trade Dejounte Murray away to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and a future first-round pick. They have embraced the youth movement with much more open arms, and yet there are a […]

ESPN analyst and host of the “Club Shay Shay” podcast Shannon Sharpe landed in hot water on Wednesday after an NSFW Instagram live video went viral. In response, former NBA All-Star and host of the “Gil’s Arena” podcast Gilbert Arenas sent out a subtweet clearly pertaining to Sharpe’s NSFW Instagram live. The ESPN analyst had […]

The Orlando Magic are trying to build off of a breakout 2023-24 season that saw them make a surprise run to the playoffs as the No. 5 seed. However, after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games, Orlando is looking to improve their roster around young stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. On Wednesday, […]

One of newest members of the Sacramento Kings is already feeling very confident about his new team ahead of the 2024-25 season. DeMar DeRozan, the biggest offseason addition for the Kings, dropped quite the prediction about how far Sacramento would go on the NBA playoffs. DeRozan was asked what his boldest take was for this […]

In a move to bolster the team’s bench following the departures of a few key players, the Denver Nuggets opted to sign Russell Westbrook to a two-year, $6.8 million deal following his trade and subsequent release from the Utah Jazz. Nikola Jokic was reportedly among the strongest voices that lobbied for the Nuggets to bring […]

In a heartfelt Instagram post, beloved assistant coach Phil Handy of the Los Angeles Lakers announced his departure from the team after five unforgettable seasons. Handy played a pivotal role in helping LeBron James and the Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship. He will be missed but also in high demand. The Lakers and tributes […]

Counterfactuals are a popular topic for hot takes on sports talk shows and social media debates, but sometimes they can be fun to ponder. For instance, what would have happened if the Toronto Raptors didn’t trade DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard prior to the 2018-2019 season, when LeBron James finally went West? The Kawhi rental […]

The Boston Celtics finally defeated their nemesis the Miami Heat in the playoffs last season, but fans are still quick to mention the injury to Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier as the main reasons for their loss. Butler sprained his MCL during the play-in tournament against the Philadelphia 76ers, while Scary Terry had suffered neck […]

As fans of the Miami Heat lock in their predictions for the upcoming season, there are still some injuries that concern that have been lingering since he end of their last campaign. Before people can predict any kind of Heat record for this season, what’s the deal with the injuries to stars Terry Rozier and […]

The period of 2003-04 was a wild time to be a Detroit Pistons fan, as the team passed up on several future Hall of Famers to select Darko Milicic with the second pick in the 2003 NBA Draft but also went on to win a championship the ensuing season anyway. Milicic is widely considered to […]

Knowing how to get VC in NBA 2K25 is essential to building your MyPLAYER or MyTEAM. It’s quite a precious commodity that should only be spent on things you’ll need it for. However, not everybody knows how to get VC in every way possible. Therefore, we created a guide detailing how you can get VC […]

This offseason, the Sacramento Kings made one of their splashier moves in recent years by signing free agent shooting guard DeMar DeRozan to a contract. The Kings are coming off of a disappointing season in which they failed to make it out of the Play-In round, and the signing of DeRozan is sure to add […]

DeMar DeRozan, a six-time NBA All-Star, endorsed his former head coach Billy Donovan during a recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, following his offseason trade to the Sacramento Kings. Heading into his 16th season, DeRozan spoke highly of Donovan, reflecting on their three seasons together with the Chicago Bulls. “I love Billy D [Donovan], man. […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has established himself as one of the best players in the NBA. Will Haliburton stay with the Pacers for the foreseeable future, or will the star consider a change of scenery? “I’m not going anywhere,” Haliburton said on The Pat McAfee Show. “So if they want to play with me […]

We’ve got the best Small Forward Builds to use in NBA 2K25’s MyCAREER Mode. Although there are many MyPLAYER Templates that mimic real players, fans often like to create their own unique build. Therefore, we listed three different Small Forward Builds you can use to craft your next NBA Legend. What Are The Best Small […]

We’ve got some of the best Center Builds you can use in NBA 2K25 MyCAREER mode. Although NBA 2K25 offers many pre-built MyPLAYER templates, many players like to create a unique build that works best for them. Therefore, we listed three different builds below to help you find the one that will make you an […]

Stephen Curry received a hero’s welcome as he arrived in China to kick off his highly anticipated promotional tour for Curry Brand. The Golden State Warriors star was met with large crowds of enthusiastic fans, who lined up outside his hotel, hoping to catch a glimpse of the NBA icon. Many supporters held signs, memorabilia, […]

We’ve got some of the best Power Forward Builds you can use in NBA 2K25 to become LeBron or Giannis 2.0. Although the game offers many pre-built templates for you to try, some players like to create a different build that works for them. Therefore, we listed three builds below that should be fun and […]

Nikola Jokic is arguably the best player in the NBA. Before Jokic, the NBA went through a phase where many of the best players were wings or guards. However, Jokic, along with Joel Embiid, has helped to bring the stardom of the big man back to the league. Jokic has been incredible throughout his career, […]

Kristaps Porzingis appears to have an NBA Champion-level standard for things other than basketball. For those who might not know, the Boston Celtics big man loves collecting Mercedes cars. He owns several 1990 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 560SEC, including a white one he’s lovingly named Tony. However, when offseason photos of a beefed-up Porzingis surfaced, many people […]

NBA stars Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), and Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) are a few of many helping to carry on a 1990s-era tradition. The explosion of the And 1 Mixtape is still influencing the masses. Highlight videos became currency on the recruiting circuits. Brands could be […]

In a recent NBA Board of Governors meeting, Commissioner Adam Silver highlighted the significant challenges facing the league’s regional sports networks (RSNs). Silver’s remarks underscored the financial instability and declining reach of these networks, many of which have become insovlent while tearing up NBA contracts. The RSN model was a crucial part of the NBA’s […]

High school mixtapes are a major part of hoop culture, though not all of the featured hoopers make it to the NBA while some make respectable careers in the pros. During their tour, Jordan Brand athletes Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, and Paolo Banchero all shared their choices of the player with the best […]

Fans know Celtics star Jayson Tatum pays close attention to his style, perhaps influenced by Russell Westbrook’s quirky game-day fits. Recently, Tatum graced a party on Coach Fashion Week, co-hosted by the brand and Perfect Magazine on Monday. The brand had debuted its latest collection on the High Line, and they made the latest NBA […]

Latest NBA champion and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum just added “children’s book author” to his litany of accomplishments as he launched his new book “Baby Dunks-a-Lot,” inspired by his life as father to the six-year-old Jayson “Deuce” Tatum, Jr. Co-written with Sam Apple, the book also seems to throw a tongue-in-cheek reference to Tatum’s […]

The San Antonio Spurs are ecstatic about rising second-year center Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama had an incredible debut season that saw him win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. Of course, the highly-touted center is not perfect and has room to grow. NBA legend and former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal explained why does […]

Miami Heat assistant coach Caron Butler recently voiced out his thoughts on Bam Adebayo not yet winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. For five seasons in a row, Adebayo has been among the top five candidates contending for the DPOY award. While that feat alone is a clear indication of how impeccable he […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away last June at 86. While West had harsh things to say about the Purple and Gold in recent years, the team still decided to pay special tribute to “The Logo,” and one of the 75 best players in league history. Ahead of the 2024-2025 season, the Lakers […]

Utah Jazz swingman Jordan Clarkson decided to stir the pot well after most Americans had eaten supper. Clarkson asked a simple question about the ABC News 2024 Presidential Debates which immediately drew strong opinions and sharp divides from X, formerly Twitter, users. Predicting the election is an exercise almost as difficult as predicting the Jazz’s […]