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As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, the New Orleans Pelicans are poised to make a significant impact in the Western Conference. Will the best-case scenario play out though? With a mix of young talent and seasoned veterans, the Pelicans have the potential to exceed expectations. The franchise also has a history of regressing to the […]

It has been a long, hot, winless summer in the city, but that can all be forgotten. New Orleans Pelicans fans have plenty to look forward to now that the NBA’s 2024-25 season schedule has been completely revealed. The front office’s gamble at a point guard upgrade with Dejounte Murray was the biggest move to […]

The 2024-25 NBA schedule was released on Thursday. The Charlotte Hornets will kick off their season on the road in Houston to take on the Rockets in game one on October 23rd. There is plenty to look forward to with this young team as they head into a new era for their organization. Jeff Peterson, […]

NBA media, including former players, tend to exaggerate their opinions to generate clicks and engagement for their hot takes, but sometimes they might have a point. For instance, the Golden State Warriors don’t look like they’re in a good place coming off last season, having failed to qualify for the playoffs. Then, they lost Klay […]

There are plenty of high hopes and expectations for the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2024-25 season. But now that the NBA schedule has been officially announced, the gravity of the upcoming campaign is starting to sink in. This season, new head coach Kenny Atkinson will make his Cavs debut on the road against the […]

Despite his cold start to the 2024 Olympics, Stephen Curry popped off in the final two games for Team USA. His Golden State Warriors teammate Brandin Podziemski recently revealed that Curry predicated and declared he’d catch fire against Serbia and France. “I was [in Paris] for a couple of games before [the Serbia game] at […]

It looks like the spirit of competition in the NBA is spreading on its teams’ social media accounts, like the Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns, and it’s not even the playoffs. Moreover, notorious social media roaster Kevin Durant is somehow not involved. On Thursday, the Suns account on X, formerly Twitter, posted a thread […]

NBA schedule release day has become one of the most anticipated days during the offseason in recent years. On Aug. 15, all 30 NBA teams revealed their 2024 schedules through unique social media posts. Of course, though, just like how some teams are better on the hardwood than others, some of the schedule reveal videos/posts […]

The New York Knicks have a chance to capture their first NBA title since 1973 some time in the coming years, a possibility that has been made clear by the sheer presence of Jalen Brunson, one of the most dynamic and explosive scorers in recent NBA history. Brunson left an “unprecedented” $113 million on the […]

Sam Cassell recently told the story about the time John Wall reached out to for some veteran advice. While Wall was one of the best rookies during his time, he wasn’t necessarily playing for the best team. Cassell revealed that the Washington Wizards rookie at one point knocked on his doorstep and showed up crying. […]

It has been more than three years since the Brooklyn Nets have won a playoff game and more than 20 since they have reached the Eastern Conference Finals. Head-scratching management decisions and devastating injury troubles consistently define this franchise, to the point where it can be difficult to drum up support among casual basketball fans. […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson recently imparted invaluable wisdom to a group of young basketball athletes. Thompson, the former long-time member of the Golden State Warriors, preached the importance of maintaining a solid work ethic and instilling rigorous habits, which is critical to survival in the association. The 13-year veteran and four-time Warriors champion has […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a Basketball Hall of Famer who dominated the NBA during his playing days. His height combined with his signature skyhook paved the way for the 7 -foot-2 center to become an unstoppable force in the NBA. In his decorated NBA career, Abdul-Jabbar garnered six NBA MVPs, six NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Kuminga is a forward for the Golden State Warriors coming off a breakout season and could be on the verge of a big contract extension. He also has won an NBA title with the Warriors in his rookie season. Let’s take a closer look at Jonathan […]

The Brooklyn Nets revealed their 2024-25 schedule on Thursday. After trading Mikal Bridges and entering a rebuild, Brooklyn will enter the year with a revamped coaching staff and roster. With that, we highlight five games Nets fans should have circled on their calendars. Wed, Oct. 23 @ Hawks The new-look Nets take the floor for […]

The complete NBA schedule was announced on Thursday. A number of notable games were revealed, including one that will excite fans of Kevin Durant. The Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs will reportedly play a game on February 20 at the University of Texas, which is where Durant attended college. On Feb. 20, Kevin Durant […]

The official schedule for the Miami Heat has been released as fans are looking to see which games could be their most anticipated. All so they can circle the date, cancel any plans they have, and witness another year of Heat basketball as the team looks to improve after a second straight season finishing at […]

Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns stars Luka Doncic and Devin Booker have developed a rivalry with one another over the years. It is always must-watch basketball when they go head-to-head. So when do the Suns and Mavs play during the 2024-25 season? The full NBA schedule was released on Thursday. It projects to be a […]

This past February, Vanity Fair’s Tom Kludt wrote an exclusive on Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards, who over the past two years has matured from promising young star to face of the league waiting right before the eyes of millions of hoops fans. In that piece, Kludt interviewed Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez, who said that […]

The 2024-25 NBA schedules are out, and the Boston Celtics’ quest to become repeat champions officially begins on Tuesday, October 22. Since the C’s are fresh off a title and remain the team to beat, plenty of their opponents will have them circled on their calendars. That should make most games featuring the defending champs […]

The NBA recently unveiled the schedule for the 2024-25 season, featuring a packed lineup of exciting matchups. The Los Angeles Lakers, a perennial favorite, are set to appear in 39 nationally televised games, the most of any team this season. Among these high-profile games is a standout Christmas Day face-off against Stephen Curry and the […]

NBA superstar Jayson Tatum has been having the time of his life over the last few months, winning the NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics and taking home gold with Team USA at the Paris Olympics. During the Games, we also saw Tatum debut the newest model in his signature sneaker line, the Jordan Tatum […]

Head coach Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics are currently basking in the glory of the NBA championship they won two months ago vs the Dallas Mavericks. While it may be easy to forget now, there were legitimate questions coming into the season about Mazzula’s ability as a coach, and whether he would be able […]

The Boston Celtics are the NBA’s top dog among franchises with 18 “world” titles to their name following this past season. The Los Angeles Lakers will do their best to catch up to Coach Joe Mazzulla’s team this season in the titles column, starting with “Rivalry Week” this coming January, as announced by the NBA […]

The Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans made one of the biggest trades of the off-season. Dejounte Murray went from the Hawks to the Pelicans in a blockbuster trade and is set to make his return to Atlanta on December 2. The Hawks received two first-round picks and Larry Nance Jr. in exchange for the […]

The complete 2024-25 NBA schedule was announced on Thursday. A few Dallas Mavericks games had already been leaked to the public, such as Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco to play against the Golden State Warriors and the Mavericks’ NBA Finals rematch with the Boston Celtics. Now the Mavs and the rest of the NBA’s […]

On Thursday afternoon, the NBA schedule was released, and Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors found out that they will be opening up the season with a two-game road trip. The second of that slate is on the road vs the Utah Jazz, a team that the Warriors had advanced trade talks with this […]

The NBA has officially revealed the full schedule for the 2024-25 season, which highlights every team’s games that will be on national television. Once again, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have taken the prize as being the teams with the most games on national TV, which includes: ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 schedule is finally here. The addition of Paul George has infused the Sixers with excitement heading into this season. With a new star trio and a supporting cast featuring some of the key contributors from last season as well as key newcomers like Caleb Martin and Andre Drummond, Philly’s roster is […]

WWE Superstar and future Hall of Famer Randy Orton made it clear this week that he isn’t a fan of Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend LeBron James. During an appearance on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? on WWE’s YouTube channel, Orton was not receptive to James being considered one of […]

After five seasons together, Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers are entering a new era without Paul George in the mix. On Thursday afternoon, the Clippers took a big first step forward with the official release of their schedule for the 2024-25 NBA season. Without further ado, let’s jump right into the 2024-25 NBA schedule. […]

In a surprising twist to modern relationship dynamics, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and his fiancée Melli Monaco have turned the traditional proposal on its head, TMZ reports. The couple, known for their vibrant social media presence, recently made headlines with a unique engagement exchange. Last month, Arenas popped the question to Monaco at the […]

Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise star and 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid is enjoying his first-ever Gold Medal as he accomplished a milestone goal playing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Recently achieving the milestone of signing his first signature shoe deal with footwear brand Skechers, his sponsors surprised him with an additional gift to go […]

NBA practices happen away from the public’s watch. However, every basketball fan knows how important these practices are for teams that are vying for a championship. But while the public isn’t aware of what exactly happens inside practices, there’s no doubt that there have been some interesting stories that fans would’ve wanted to see before […]

Clock is ticking on the Golden State Warriors. There was already much urgency to surround Stephen Curry with as much talent as possible as they look to give the four-time NBA champion a shot at another ring, but it became even more clear with the way that Curry performed in the final two games of […]

As the Phoenix Suns look toward a brighter future following a challenging 2023-24 NBA season, the team’s CEO Josh Bartelstein recently dispelled rumors and confirmed star forward Kevin Durant’s commitment to the franchise. In a detailed conversation on the PHNX Suns Podcast, Bartelstein expressed his admiration for Durant and emphasized the ongoing, positive dialogue between […]

Queue up the release calendar and get those wallets ready, because another Adidas AE 1 colorway is set to drop and the “Dawg” vibes are strong with this one. Fresh off the Gold Medal campaign in his first Olympics with Team USA, Adidas and Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards will keep the releases coming with […]

Former Brooklyn Nets sharpshooting wing Joe Harris has decided to retire from the NBA after playing for 10 seasons, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Joe Harris is retiring from basketball, per @ShamsCharania. The former 3-point contest champ shot 43.6% from three during his 10-year NBA career. pic.twitter.com/vNXMFN41AU — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 15, 2024 Harris, […]

Patrick Beverley’s stint for the Los Angeles Lakers may have been short, but it gave fans plenty of memorable moments to remember. One of his most memorable moments as a member of the Purple and Gold was when he brought out a camera to mock the referees after they missed a foul call that could […]