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Every time the Olympics roll around, one nation’s team or specific athlete captures the hearts of sports fans around the world. During the 2024 Paris Olympics, that has been the South Sudan men’s national basketball team. As a country, South Sudan is only 13 years old, as they were officially recognized as an independent country […]

Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 is $60 million. Hayward is a former professional basketball player who recently retired from playing in the NBA. He is a one-time NBA All-Star. Let’s take a closer look at Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 at the time of his retirement. What is Gordon Hayward’s net worth in […]

About midway through the 2023-24 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers honored the late Kobe Bryant with a statue outside of the Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as the Staples Center. While public reaction to the statue was mixed at best, Bryant’s widow Vanessa and the Lakers ensured fans that there would be more to come […]

When the Dallas Mavericks signed Klay Thompson, they probably knew that he likes to do other things than just play basketball. If they didn’t know then, they know now, after Thompson was seen dancing in Cameroon with his former Golden State Warriors teammate, Festus Ezeli. Klay Thompson's latest side quest: Vibing with former Warriors teammate […]

The New York Knicks and free agent forward Chuma Okeke have agreed to a contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Okeke, who is set to turn 26 years old on August 18, was one of the better forwards remaining on the open market late in NBA free agency. After spending the first four seasons of his […]

The NBA 2K25 Gameplay Reveal trailer dropped today, and of course the developers wanted to show footage of Lakers’ rookie Bronny James alongside his legendary father, LeBron. Although brief, the trailer shows the duo playing together and celebrating, we get a good glimpse of his in-game player model. Without further ado, let’s take a look […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo was a huge reason Team USA got the win over South Sudan Wednesday, 103-86, dialing in a great performance. However, one could think that the outing from Adebayo was in part proving wrong Brian Windhorst of ESPN who predicted before the contest that the big-man could be benched due to […]

The New York Knicks’ roster was well-stocked prior to trading for star guard Mikal Bridges and signing journeyman point guard Cameron Payne. Their rotation became inarguably tighter since. And while every team other than the defending champions can stand to make a tweak or two to improve their chances, the calculus involved in understanding the […]

When the 2023-24 NBA season concluded and the Brooklyn Nets finished with a 32-50 record, their worst record since the 2017-18 season, it became evident that general manager Sean Marks and his front office were going to be making some major roster changes. The experiment with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden never turned […]

The NBA 2K25 Gameplay Reveal has arrived, showing off a new Dribble Engine, Offensive and Defensive improvements, enhanced AI logic, and a new tutorial mode. Powered by ProPLAY technology, NBA 2K25 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S (and now, PC) offers 9,000 new animations using real player data. Without further ado, let’s take a look at […]

Long-time NBA star Gordon Hayward announced that he will be retiring on Thursday morning. Hayward has been in the NBA since 2010 and spent 14 seasons in the league with four different teams. He played for the Utah Jazz for seven seasons, the Boston Celtics for three seasons, the Charlotte Hornets for three seasons and […]

The Golden State Warriors may be running into the problem of having too many good players and not enough great players. While having many good players isn’t exactly a bad problem to have, head coach Steve Kerr may be running into the headache of having to manage the minutes of his deep roster. Jonathan Kuminga, […]

When Jayson Tatum was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, he knew his life would change forever. And not even from a basketball standpoint, but from a financial planning perspective. Enter SoFi. Tatum, who had his son Deuce three months into his rookie year in the […]

Nobody was surprised when the Portland Trail Blazers took Greg Oden instead of Kevin Durant with the first overall pick of the 2007 NBA Draft. After all, he was once touted as one of the greatest prospects ever since LeBron James and was hailed as a future number one pick ever since he was a […]

The past year and a half hasn’t exactly been kind to Ja Morant, and he hasn’t exactly made things any easier for himself. But Morant has a clean slate ahead of him as he looks to lead the Memphis Grizzlies back to the top half of the Western Conference. The league better watch out for […]

When it comes to Bronny James, it seems like everyone has a take on the former USC hooper’s NBA ceiling, from NBA pundits to fans all the way up to WWE’s The Miz, who is set to host SummerSlam in Cleveland this weekend. Chopping it up with the fine folks on ESPN in a guest […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isn’t new with setting scoring records and added another one for the history books during Wednesday’s match against South Sudan. While he hasn’t claimed the top scorer title yet, James joined Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony as only the third Team USA player to surpass 300 points in Olympic […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had a good offseason. Regarding NBA Free Agency, they’ve only added one player via an actual free agent signing of a player that wasn’t already on their roster. Generally speaking, though, trades and re-signings are commonly lumped in during the free agency period, which is often synonymous with the offseason. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had themselves an eventful offseason, and yet here they are, with August on its way, still yet to address their pressing need at the center position after letting Jonas Valanciunas walk in free agency and sending Larry Nance Jr. away in the Dejounte Murray trade. But are the Pelicans simply […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, coming off a down 2023-24 season courtesy of injury woes, had a golden opportunity to add another quality young talent to their roster as a consolation. The Grizzlies owned the ninth overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, and with a pressing need at center, they selected the two-time National Player of […]

Kevin Durant, arguably the greatest player in the history of Team USA’s participation in Olympic basketball, once again did his part in leading his team to victory. Durant may not have recaptured the heights he reached when he went bonkers from the field in Team USA’s opening game win in the 2024 Paris Olympics against […]

The Phoenix Suns hope to bounce back in the Western Conference after last season’s crushing 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. To that end, the team has filled a major gap in their roster by signing the 28-year-old guard Tyus Jones. During his press introduction, […]

Executive Vice President David Griffin has made significant moves this offseason, including acquiring All-Star guard Dejounte Murray and signing veteran center Daniel Theis. New Orleans also nabbed promising Baylor big man Yves Missi and sharpshooting Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, the revamped front office stuck with the homegrown core despite […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a big decision this offseason when they finally decided to split the backcourt duo of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. The move doesn’t necessarily signal a rebuild though as Young is still a franchise cornerstone. But the Hawks will have to integrate a new high-profile rookie in Zaccharie Risacher for the […]

Joel Embiid is the sole Team USA player getting booed and facing a high level of scrutiny at the Paris Olympics, leaving his teammates, including Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, confused. “I don’t know what is going on. I don’t know why he gets booed all the time,” said Anthony Edwards in a post-game interview […]

The NBA Summer League offers glimpses into a rookie’s potential to contribute to a team, and sometimes these glimpses are enough to sell people on a player’s massive upside, particularly for first-round draft picks. Having said that, one high-ranking Eastern Conference executive heaped praises on the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Reed […]

The sight of Jayson Tatum getting no playing time was definitely new to basketball fans. It happened during Team USA’s inaugural Olympic victory over Serbia, and it even became a trending topic on social media. Nevertheless, Tatum himself wasn’t bothered. In fact, the Boston Celtics star actually felt that the experience was “humbling.” “You win […]

Team USA team secured their spot in the quarterfinals and improved to 2-0 in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday. After the game, Kevin Durant commended both Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum—who did not see action in the opener against Serbia—for embracing their roles on the team. “Last […]

The Houston Rockets took a big step forward this past season, nearly doubling their win total from the year before. Ime Udoka’s squad is looking to take the next step and open their championship window, but they’ll need young players to step up. One of those young players is Reed Sheppard, who the team drafted […]

Team USA men’s basketball is off to a 2-0 start during the group stage of the Olympics, but one of the key concerns following their 103-86 win against South Sudan was the injury to Anthony Davis. The Lakers star appeared to hurt his ankle when former Lakers teammate Wenyen Gabriel landed on him. But Anthony […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray knows something about winning basketball. After guiding his team to an NBA title in 2023, Murray, as a member of Team Canada’s men’s basketball squad, is pursuing an Olympic gold medal but also understands the importance of sacrificing for the betterment of a team. Therefore, when Canada’s head coach, […]

Team USA basketball’s exhibition matchup with South Sudan proved that the Luol Deng-funded African program is better than most fans realized. On Wednesday, Team USA put the screws to South Sudan thanks in large part to a lineup change that allowed the American squad to keep pace with their faster, younger rivals. Following the game, […]

As generational a talent as Victor Wembanyama may be, the San Antonio Spurs have been here before. Kind of. Wemby followed David Robinson and Tim Duncan as iconic top overall picks in the franchise’s history. They’re now following suit in a different way with moves meant to surround their young cornerstone with veteran help. In […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been a stage for many remarkable performances. Two representatives from the New Orleans Pelicans have been making their marks on the Games, though their respective national teams are getting far different results. Jose Alvarado (Puerto Rico) and Daniel Theis (Germany) are making significant impacts and lasting memories but only one […]

The Team USA basketball squad is continuing its strong run in the 2024 Paris Olympics. USA took on Team South Sudan in a heated matchup up Wednesday and won 103-86 off a big performance from Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo. Moreover, former Heat legend Dwyane Wade was impressed with Adebayo and posted an instant reaction […]

To the frustration of some fans, the Cleveland Cavaliers have kept things in-house this offseason. Cleveland already signed Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley to lucrative maximum contract extensions. Now, the Cavs have completed the trifecta, signing Jarrett Allen to a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension. Locking up Mitchell, Mobley and Allen echoes the sentiment […]

The Utah Jazz have been receiving several calls about the availability of Lauri Markkanen. So far, the team has stood firm not dealing him though. Mike Miller recently shared where he thinks Markkanen will end up, and his doubling down take shocked Shams Charania. While talking about Markkanen on The OGs podcast, Miller mentioned the […]

In this year’s Olympics in Paris is being well represented by the Miami Heat as while Bam Adebayo continues to make his mark for Team USA, teammate Nikola Jovic has also been playing for Team Serbia. This is all while nursing a left ankle sprain per the Heat confirming to ClutchPoints back in early June, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made history by becoming the third player ever to score 300 Olympics points for Team USA, joining Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony, and that earned him a new nickname on his Basketball Reference page. LeBron James’ new nickname on Basketball Reference is “Captain LeMerica”, giving him a ninth nickname […]