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The Minnesota Timberwolves are walking on thin ice, financially-speaking. They rank second in the entire NBA in active payroll, only trailing the Phoenix Suns, and they have blown past the second tax apron to keep their core together. But the Timberwolves will have to face some very difficult roster-building questions soon, as both Rudy Gobert […]

Former NBA basketball player Rajon Rondo is pleading guilty to a gun charge, per WLKY-TV, a CBS affiliate. Rondo will not serve time in jail after the plea. The former Boston Celtics and Kentucky basketball point guard had charges dismissed for marijuana possession, per a plea deal with prosecutors. The charges stem from a January […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going into the season with basically the same team after not making any moves in free agency. To sum it up, Taurean Prince left for the Milwaukee Bucks, and they drafted Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. The Lakers did attempt to trade for players and LeBron James apparently had a […]

The NBA 2K25 release date approaches soon, with a whole new suite of improvements and gameplay features for players on all systems. New and Current Gen players will see new changes that set 2K25 apart from its predecessors. However, NBA 2K25 will still offer the same enjoyable gaming experience we’ve come to cherish over the […]

Kevin Garnett has a reputation as one of the most intense and competitive players in NBA history. He talked a lot of trash that even Joakim Noah went from a diehard fan to a foe, and most importantly, he made sure to never back down from confrontation. In fact, as a young 18-year-old playing with […]

The MyTEAM mode in NBA 2K24 once again features redeemable Locker Codes which earn you some nice rewards. Like previous titles, Locker Codes get dropped randomly throughout the year for a limited time. Unfortunately, not everyone knows about the codes, the rewards, or where to get them. So to help out, we created a list […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024-25 season schedule released, a lot of eyes will be on the Thunder. Ahead of the Thunder’s 2024-25 season, we’ll be making our Thunder’s season predictions. Oklahoma City had a breakout campaign in the 2023-24 season, finishing as the one seed in the Western Conference at 57-25. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for an exciting 2024 NBA season. Veteran superstar LeBron James will return as the team’s top contributor. Although, the upcoming campaign will be unlike anything James has ever experienced. His son, Bronny James, joined the Lakers as the team’s second-round pick in 2024. James spoke about the surrealness of […]

Shaquille O’Neal, a well-known NBA star, is turning heads with his strict parenting style. While he’s known for his success on the basketball court, it’s his rules for raising his six children that are grabbing attention now. Despite his massive $500 million fortune, Shaq isn’t planning to just hand it over to his kids. Instead, […]

Minnesota sports icons Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss created one of the most iconic photos in the history of sports. The images conjure up good feelings for not only fans of both the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Timberwolves, but a bunch of sports fans who watched their exploits both on the field and the court […]

The Golden State Warriors will enter the 2024-25 season with high expectations, but it’s unclear where they stand in the current Western Conference playoff race. Before the season officially tips off, however, Stephen Curry’s club is reportedly adding a veteran in Davis Bertans who could help them down the line. The Latvian forward is preparing […]

After the Golden State Warriors gave him a one-year, $62.6-million extension, Stephen Curry took time to catch some MLB action as the New York Mets played the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field. The four-time NBA champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist’s appearance also sparked fan reactions online. It’s not uncommon for athletes to watch […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Paul George delivered a harsh take in response to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards’ remarks on Michael Jordan’s era. After being named to the All-NBA second team and reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time in his young career, Edwards drew Jordan comparisons throughout the NBA playoffs. However, Edwards wished […]

The still-rebuilding Brooklyn Nets are close to signing Yongxi “Jacky” Cui, a 6’8″ Chinese shooting guard, on a two-way contract. Nothing official has been reported yet, but Cui’s Weibo account (a Chinese social media app) recently started following a few Nets players, and some Chinese basketball X accounts hinted at the deal. Cui, just 21 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career. However, the 39-year-old still has plenty of work to do to add to his legacy. James explained how he hopes to be remembered, via The Shop. How does @KingJames want to be remembered? 💭👑 The Shop Live From Paris is out […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers were hopeful to retain Paul George in free agency, it quickly became clear that George would be on the move. Paul George’s father thought he actually could join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Following months of failed negotiations between the Clippers and George, the nine-time NBA All-Star agreed […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young believes Denver Nuggets guard Michael Porter Jr. was on pace to becoming one of the NBA’s best two-way players. Young talked about Porter Jr.’s history with back injuries significantly preventing MPJ from reaching his full potential in the NBA, via Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + […]

The question marks surrounding the future of Brandon Ingram in New Orleans continue to grow. Days after Ingram posted a cryptic message on his Instagram talking about the importance of recognizing your value, the Pelicans’ star apparently did not attend the voluntary workouts that the team is having in California. Zion Williamson once didn’t show […]

The Houston Rockets have had several legendary players don their uniform, including Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, Moses Malone and Yao Ming. With the official release of NBA 2K25 right around the corner, fans will be eager to use the Rockets’ all-time greats in the game. Let’s break down the top 10 players on the Rockets’ […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw big changes made this offseason when Paul George elected to leave to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. The move caught many but surprise, but others fully expected it following the paper trail of comments and smoke surrounding George and his desire to sign a max or near-max deal. Two […]

In case you weren’t aware, Luka Doncic is a superstar for good reason, and not only at basketball. The Dallas Mavericks definitely have a great one on their roster. If you need a reminder of how good he is, FIBA released a Luka Doncic trick shot compilation. And this isn’t one of those heavily photoshopped, […]

Who are the Los Angeles Lakers? We all know them to be the 17-time NBA champions and one of the most historic professional sports organizations in the United States due to their rich culture with legends such as Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, and others. But the question of “Who are the […]

Boston Celtics champion Jayson Tatum showed off his skill set, which extends beyond the basketball floor and onto an art canvas, during his Jordan brand’s promotional tour, which stopped in China last week. The All-NBA star received a unique portrait of him hoisting his son, “Deuce,” in a shower of green and white confetti moments […]

Early on in LeBron James’ career, he was being labeled as a ‘choker’ who couldn’t get the job done for his teams late in close games. He was also being criticized for his tendency to make the right play in clutch situations, preferring to get the ball to the open man instead of taking the […]

The stars have to align for any young basketball player to reach the NBA. It takes a lot of hard work, skill, and talent to land on the NBA radar, and even then, there are no guarantees that they’ll become one of the best players in the association. For Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George, he […]

Fresh off their 18th championship, the most in NBA history, the Boston Celtics already have their eyes set on claiming back-to-back titles ahead of the 2024-25 season. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will once again headline what looks to be the exact roster the Celtics just won a championship with. Brad Stevens and Boston’s front […]

The Golden State Warriors made up for the departure of Klay Thompson as well as their inability to trade for an All-Star player to supplement their Stephen Curry-led core by adding three quality role players via free agency in Buddy Hield, De’Anthony Melton, and Kyle Anderson. The addition of Hield, in particular, has generated plenty […]

Former Sacramento Kings rookie Isaiah Thomas says Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry gave him trouble when he first entered the NBA. It was a “welcome to the league” moment for the last pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, an experience every rookie endures while navigating through their first 82-game season. As a guest on […]

Ahead of a crucial Darlington 500, 23XI Racing co-owner and NBA GOAT Michael Jordan said he was nervous for his drivers, Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick. Wallace was striving to make the NASCAR playoffs while Reddick was sick and fighting for the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season title. For one racer, things worked out well, while they […]

Five teams (including the Minnesota Timberwolves twice) thought there were players in the 2009 NBA Draft better than Stephen Curry. Today, he’s widely recognized as the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history, a four-time champion, a two-time MVP, and an Olympic gold medalist. While it’s not unusual for future Hall of Famers to slip past […]

NBA fans might think the Boston Celtics screwed Isaiah Thomas by trading him for Kyrie Irving in 2017 despite playing through injury and willing the team to the Conference Finals. However, even as he became a journeyman, the former All-Star still has lots of love for the Celtics fanbase. Isaiah Thomas said it himself during […]

NBA 2K25 launches on September 6, 2024, and fans might be curious to know which Milwaukee Bucks players in history are ranked the highest. Throughout the Bucks’ history, the team produced a plethora of NBA legends. With that in mind, here are the 10 all-time highest-ranked Bucks players in NBA 2K25. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (99 OVR) […]

NBA 2K25 launches on September 6, 2024, and fans might be curious to know which New York Knicks players in history are ranked the highest. Throughout the Knicks’ history, the team produced a plethora of NBA legends. With that in mind, here are the 10 all-time highest-ranked Knicks players in NBA 2K25. Walt Frazier (97 […]

NBA 2K25 launches on September 6, 2024, and fans might be curious to know which Denver Nuggets players in history are ranked the highest. Throughout the Nuggets’ history, the team produced a plethora of NBA legends. With that in mind, here are the 10 all-time highest-ranked Nuggets players in NBA 2K25. Nikola Jokic (97 OVR) […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is coming off an ideal season. He became a three-time All-Star, an NBA Finals MVP, and most importantly, a champion. Yet, the 27-year-old is far from satisfied. In fact, he’s looking for revenge. On Saturday, Brown promoted his new song with A$AP Ferg, “Just Do It,” on Instagram. He responded […]

With the departure of Paul George in NBA free agency, a lot of eyes are going to be on the Los Angeles Clippers this season. Following the release last month of the 2024-25 NBA season schedule, we’ll be making our Clippers bold predictions. The Clippers are going to look very different this upcoming season. In […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player recipient Giannis Antetokounmpo married his girlfriend and the mother of their children Mariah Riddlesprigger today in Greece. Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger, who have three children together, married each other in Antetokounmpo’s home country on Sunday in a ceremony that Bucks forward Khris Middleton served as Antetokounmpo’s best […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a disappointing ending to their season last year after all of the hype surrounding them when they acquired Damian Lillard. Injuries caught up to them in the end, with Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo missing games during their first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers. It’s also hard to forget that the Bucks […]

Things are uncertain regarding Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks. According to NBA insiders Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast, the Hawks explored potential trades for Young during the offseason. Still, the Hawks could not find a substantial market for the 25-year-old guard after trading Dejounte […]