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Anthony Edwards led his Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals last season only to run into the buzzsaw that is the Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving duo in Dallas. On Saturday, Edwards got a nickname from Kevin Durant that could stick for quite some time, depending on how the ex-Georgia Bulldogs legend’s career goes […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare for an electric showdown against the Golden State Warriors, all eyes are on Klay Thompson, who is set to face his former team for the first time since his high-profile move. Predictions about Thompson’s performance are already making headlines, with former NBA stars Gilbert Arenas and Kenyon Martin forecasting a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was at Fanatics Fest Saturday where he was at a panel where he spoke to former NBA player Jalen Rose and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Edwards would talk about his relationship with Durant and their battle in the NBA Playoffs last season. The two players were also teammates on […]

The NBA unveiled the comprehensive 2024-25 season schedule for all thirty teams on Thursday, placing the Los Angeles Lakers at the forefront of national visibility. The Lakers will lead the league with 39 nationally televised games, overshadowing even the Golden State Warriors, who follow as a close second. This upcoming season promises to be particularly […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract with free agent forward JT Thor. According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, Thor has signed a two-way deal with the Cavs. “Free agent forward JT Thor has agreed on a two-way NBA contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers,” per Charania’s X, formerly known as Twitter. “Thor […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki and current superstar Luka Doncic are among the confirmed participants for Goran Dragic’s final basketball game on August 24, per nightofthedragon.com. The game is being referred to as the “Night of the Dragon,” and it will serve as both a celebration of European basketball as well as Dragic’s final basketball […]

Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton went to battle on the hardwood during the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers second-round playoff series this past season, but it’s possible we could eventually see them on a different battleground: a WWE ring. Brunson and Haliburton, both All-NBA players, likely have some years left in their NBA careers, […]

They didn’t part on bad terms nor is there known bad blood between involved individuals, but when the San Antonio Spurs meet the Golden State Warriors it gives Chris Paul a chance to take on the team that let him walk after a one-year experiment. While the future Hall of Famer has been a bit […]

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain is embracing his new home, helping the Philadelphia 76ers unveil a new basketball court at Roberto Clemente Park this past Thursday. The rookie hasn’t been in the city for long but he’s making sure he gets out there before the season begins. McCain, fellow rookie Adem Bona and 76ers legend Julius […]

If one were to ask Milwaukee Bucks fans about last season, many of them would probably refuse a prolonged discussion. It’s not hard to blame them either. Delving deep into the Bucks’ 2023 campaign means bringing up melancholic memories. From a momentum-halting coaching change to an early playoff exit, there’s nothing else that Bucks fans […]

With the NBA offseason trudging along, there might not be a better time for those invested in the Association to discuss the legacies of players and how they stack up in the all-time rankings. In an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Hall of Fame guard and 2001 NBA MVP Allen Iverson gave […]

On Friday night, the Indiana Fever had their first game back from the prolonged WNBA intermission due to the 2024 Paris Olympics. What that entailed is another sell-out game for the Fever, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark’s sweeping influence that continues to envelope the nation. Clark, despite being in her rookie year, continues […]

After securing his third gold medal for Team USA, LeBron James didn’t travel far for a much-needed vacation. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was spotted living it up in Cannes with Draymond Green. Just a few days ago, he was singing in the rain at an Adele concert in Munich, Germany. Without missing a lyric, […]

With the release of a team’s schedule comes the games that really grab the attention of the fans. For the San Antonio Spurs, who begin the second year of the Victor Wembanyama era, several games stick out. We’ve narrowed them to a handful that most should look forward to with number one ranking at the […]

Team USA just completed a successful run in men’s basketball at the Paris Olympics. A team that featured LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant was able to come through with clutch victories in the semifinals over Serbia and the championship round over France to gain the gold medal. The triumph allowed Team USA to […]

The NBA released the full schedule for the 2024-25 season on Thursday, presenting a notably lighter itinerary for the Orlando Magic. Positioned to capitalize on this favorable lineup, the Magic will appear in nine nationally televised games for the first time in years, including four on NBA TV. This highlights the rising interest in the […]

Franchise players play an instrumental role in potentially leading organizations to NBA championships. Given that they’re the best player in the team, it makes sense for franchises to build their roster around them. But while having a great franchise player is important to have, it isn’t the sole requisite to winning a NBA championship. In […]

Torment and disappointment are the two words fans of the Milwaukee Bucks have been associated with since they saw their team win the 2021 NBA Finals. The last three seasons have been nothing short of failure for the Bucks, as a championship turned into an Eastern Conference semifinals defeat, which has now spiraled into back-to-back […]

The release of NBA 2K25’s player ratings has sparked lively debate among Los Angeles Lakers fans about rookie Bronny James’ initial rating of 68. This figure has ignited discussions on X, formerly Twitter, where fans expressed mixed feelings about the fairness and implications of his debut rating. In the buildup to the announcement, NBA 2K’s […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young is upset that the NBA didn’t fit his Hawks into its nationally televised schedule for Martin Luther King Day. For the first time in three years, Trae Young and the Hawks are not mentioned on the national television schedule for MLK Day. The champion Boston Celtics and the Golden State […]

Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony was on his show titled “7PM In Brooklyn” with co-host Kid Mero where the topic of conversation was on Team USA runner Noah Lyles. The Olympics participant made a lot of noise last August when he questioned the legitimacy of the title of “world champions” when an NBA, NFL, or […]

The 2024-25 NBA schedule release sheds some insight on what’s to come leading into the new season. Expectations for the Charlotte Hornets are more optimistic with the new regime in place to take off. Jeff Peterson spent the offseason amassing more young talent through the draft and getting veterans on the roster to build around […]

You can feel the NBA season nearing as the schedule was just released earlier this week. The Chicago Bulls are a team that is desperate for improvement, and they now know what they have ahead of them for the 2024-25 season. Chicago has been consistently mediocre in recent years, and their proud fan base wants […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, fresh off winning his third Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and clinching a FIBA Summer Olympics MVP title, took a delightful detour to enjoy an Adele concert in Munich, Germany. Captured in a lively video by @janlucasander on X, James was seen fully immersed in the […]

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the most hapless franchises in recent NBA history. Now, Coach JB Bickerstaff has been tasked with revitalizing the Pistons’ franchise after being hired in place of former coach Monty Williams. Detroit finished 17-65 last season, a record that included a 28-game losing streak, tied for the longest in […]

The age of NBA franchises handing out money to their players like there is no tomorrow is over. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a lot of money to be made, but many teams are very cognizant of their financial standings compared to where they were several seasons ago due to the league’s new […]

With high expectations surrounding them, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a challenging 2024-25 regular season in front of them. New head coach Kenny Atkinson will make his Cavs debut on the road against the Toronto Raptors and try to bring a fast-paced, offensive-focused identity to the Cavaliers. However, there’s only so much Atkinson can do from […]

After a standout performance last season, Paolo Banchero has set ambitious goals for the Orlando Magic as they prepare for the 2024-25 NBA campaign, aiming to establish the team as a premier contender in the Eastern Conference. Last year, the Magic, led by Banchero, secured 47 wins, earning the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. […]

While Team USA and Serbia were battling in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics, things got animated on the sidelines between Carmelo Anthony and Bogdan Bogdanovic. After the Serbian guard hit a three, he looked courtside to Anthony and did his infamous three-finger-to-head celebration. That moment must have hyped up Anthony and Team USA, because […]

The official 2024-25 NBA schedule was released on Thursday. The Dallas Mavericks’ schedule features no shortage of intriguing games. On Friday, the Mavs announced the team’s preseason schedule. The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 NBA preseason schedule:#OneforDallas pic.twitter.com/V6QsAJPQFh — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) August 16, 2024 Dallas will get things started at training camp on October 1 in […]

The Chicago Bulls are making a late addition to their training camp roster, signing free agent big man Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a one-year contract. Lofton Jr. will have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot during training camp, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Lofton Jr. has bounced around the NBA the […]

One of the most exciting times of the NBA offseason is the release of the new schedule. The Atlanta Hawks will be going into the season with a different team after the Dejounte Murray experiment did not work out the past two years. Murray was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans for Dyson Daniels, Larry […]

The Washington Wizards are finally buying in on a youthful rebuild heading into the 2024-24 season. Second-overall pick Alex Sarr highlights a roster with young players that will surely do a lot of losing in the short-term future with the hopes of being a contender in the future. Sarr, 14th pick Bub Carrington and 24th […]

Even as he closes in on his 40th birthday, LeBron James is still going strong in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. While he is certainly going to be more focused on helping lead the Lakers back to the top of the mountain this upcoming campaign after a disappointing 2023-24 season, there’s no doubt […]

Was Kyrie Irving always destined to end up with the Dallas Mavericks? During a recent appearance on The Knicks Film School Podcast, Tim MacMahon of ESPN said that if Jalen Brunson had re-signed with the Mavs following the 2021-22 season, he may have been involved in a trade to the Brooklyn Nets for Irving, via […]

The Orlando Magic social media team is at it again. The folks behind the catchiest tune in basketball and an endless stream of random dance videos created some incredible content for the 2024-25 schedule release. With the Magic’s schedule dropping ahead of a highly anticipated season, the social media squad did not disappoint. First, it […]

All in all, the San Antonio Spurs 2024-2025 NBA schedule plays out well as they look for a much better season in year two of the Victor Wembanyama era. That doesn’t mean there won’t be some rough spots and that certainly doesn’t mean things won’t get tough, especially considering they’re coming off 22 wins. But, […]

PHILADELPHIA — Julius Erving’s efforts to help the Philadelphia 76ers succeed have not stopped in the decades since he retired from the NBA. He led the team to its last championship and played a key part in assembling the core that could potentially win the next, pitching in on the recruitment of Paul George. Erving […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have significantly changed their roster this summer, setting the stage for arguably the most anticipated season since Zion Williamon came to town. All-Star additions and a renewed focus on maximizing the potential of their exciting young core have fans expecting an NBA Playoffs appearance at a minimum. The front office is […]