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NBA Summer League MVP winners and legends often make it to the rotation of their squad by the season due to their consistent performances. The Jordi Fernandez-led Brooklyn Nets may have just found a guy that might help them remain competitive despite the departure of Mikal Bridges. Jalen Wilson blazed up for the squad and […]

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have done a lot to become really good two-way players in the league. However, the postseason has demonstrated that the Orlando Magic clearly need a lot more in terms of offense if they want to become contenders. Coach Jamahl Mosley has been good at creating an even and well-distributed defensive […]

The Team USA basketball squad engaged in another nail-biting Olympic exhibition game against Germany on Monday. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James came up huge down the stretch for Team USA again, putting on a storing display that helped his squad get a 92-88 win. James scored Team USA’s last 11 points, which helped them […]

Jalen Brunson is easily the most generous superstar the New York Knicks front office has ever dealt with. Former franchise player Carmelo Anthony even admitted that he never would have taken a $113 million pay cut for the good of the team. Anthony sat down with Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George to discuss Brunson’s unprecedented […]

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t had a splashy offseason by any means. But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a busy one. They made a change at head coach, drafted French forward Tidjane Salaun with the eighth overall pick and re-signed Miles Bridges to a three-year $25 million deal. But the best move the Hornets made […]

The end-of-year holidays are always a busy time for sneakerheads as brands ramp-up their production and releases during the season of giving. Another release has been added to the docket as Jordan Brand will bring back the last silhouette Michael Jordan ever wore in a Bulls uniform. Last released in 2014, we’ll see this Air […]

When news broke that the Cleveland Cavaliers and star big man Evan Mobley to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie-scale extension that could be worth nearly $270 million, it seemed like the obvious next step in Cleveland’s offseason plans. Sure, Mobley might still have questions about his perimeter game, playmaking, and whether or not he’s […]

Michael Jordan’s most iconic Air Jordan 5 retro colorway is making a return early next year – but fans may be surprised to see this release feature a twist as the next drop in Jordan Brand’s “Reimagined” line. The Reimagined line has been taking classic Jordan sneakers like the Jordan 1 “Royal” and the Jordan […]

The Team USA men’s basketball team had its final tune-up game on Monday against Germany ahead of the Paris Olympics. After a close call against South Sudan, Team USA began its final exhibition match before they aim for the gold medal in the Olympics. In the first half, Joel Embiid and Anthony Edwards teamed up […]

TNT is not giving up. The company announced that they matched Amazon’s $1.8 billion offer to continue covering the NBA while keeping the “Inside the NBA” show, which features Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson, running moving forward. “We’re proud of how we delivered for basketball fans by providing best-in-class coverage throughout […]

After a rapid-fire succession of moves to start NBA free agency, things have been quiet, with some organizations working behind the scenes to upgrade their roster continually. A player who has generated a lot of interest among some contenders is Toronto Raptors swingman Bruce Brown. The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have quietly […]

The New York Knicks made a splash with their trade for Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets this offseason, pairing him with his former Villanova teammates in Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo. Since Bridge’s days with the Nets, many speculated about him joining his Villanova teammates, and Bridges blamed Hart’s jokes about a […]

Joel Embiid raised some eyebrows recently when he made comments that seemed to suggest that his fellow Team USA teammate LeBron James is not the same player he once was. Many folks weren’t exactly pleased with what Embiid had to say, and it appears as if Stephen A. Smith was a part of that crowd. […]

The Brooklyn Nets traded Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks earlier in the offseason. They traded Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant away ahead of the 2022-23 NBA trade deadline. Ben Simmons, however, is proving to be quite difficult to move amid the Nets’ evident rebuild. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports that league sources said […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers veteran point guard Ricky Rubio‘s basketball journey is about to come full circle. Rubio will be signing with Joventut Badalona, the Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, Spain, where his professional basketball career began, per Eurohoops. Rubio started his professional career with Joventut in 2005 and spent his first four […]

The Washington Wizards completed their fifth and final NBA Summer League game on Saturday, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 91-79. No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr sat out, but fellow 2024 first-rounders Carlton “Bub” Carrington (13 points, 15 rebounds) and Kyshawn George (9 points) turned in solid days at the office, with G-Leaguer Taylor Funk being […]

The NBA free agency frenzy has slowed down drastically over the last couple of weeks. Still, some teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, continue exploring the market. The Lakers missed out on several stars, including Klay Thompson, and they require adding talent to the roster to try and make another playoff run. The Brooklyn Nets […]

After consecutive early playoff exits, the Milwaukee Bucks faced a critical offseason. With two more years of Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Khris Middleton under contract, the Bucks had to aggressively build a team for playoff success before their championship window closed for good. Despite working with limited cap space, the Milwaukee front office made […]

Most basketball fans know about Jack Nicholson’s love for the Los Angeles Lakers, as he sits courtside for most of their big games. However, they may wonder who the mysterious woman is who’s always sitting next to him. As far as we can tell, there is no connection between Nicholson and the woman, but they’ve […]

Mikal Bridges is forming the Villanova Infinity Gauntlet on the New York Knicks. Teaming up with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and the talented Knicks’ roster will give him a new chance to play for a competitive team. Bridges was originally announced to wear No. 1 with his new team, holding up his new […]

Lebron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers allowed his son, Bronny James, to join Sierra Canyon High School, a prestigious academic and athletic school in California. Bronny joined the basketball team, where he notably teamed up with Zaire Wade and Ziaire Williams. Bronny was the most talked-about name, obviously, but Bailey and Pippen also […]

Spencer Dinwiddie is reportedly returning to the Dallas Mavericks. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports that Dinwiddie and the Mavs are in agreement on a one-year contract. Dinwiddie last played in Dallas during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. The veteran guard will provide necessary depth for the Mavs. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving […]

Now that the Boston Celtics are reigning NBA Champions, they have a target on their back heading into next season. Between the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, or even the Indiana Pacers, some of Boston’s biggest Eastern Conference threats have leveled up this offseason, so if they try to swing at the kings of the […]

Team USA’s preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics has come with its fair share of turbulence. Most recently, they were pushed to the brink by South Sudan despite being 43.5-point favorites to win on the night. But a few weeks ago, it was Jaylen Brown who kicked up a fuss when he expressed his disappointment […]

It is vacation time for practically everyone in the NBA with a guaranteed contract. Executives, players, coaches, and even the referees are ready for a break after a long season, the draft, and then a month of Summer League preparations. Some players must stay ready though as teams like the Utah Jazz still have roster […]

Former Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony recently opened up about why he ultimately did not go to South Beach to team up with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh in Miami Heat uniform. Anthony revealed that there were initial talks between him, James, Bosh, and Wade about playing on the same team, though, they […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics was recently in question after he suffered an injury scare during the Australian national team’s final exhibition game. Exum appeared to have endured a finger injury and he exited the game as a result. Grant Afseth of Sports Illustrated provided an important Exum update […]

LAS VEGAS — What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. This is especially true this year for many NBA personnel who were expected to catch their flights out of Paradise, Nevada, after the first week of NBA Summer League. Of course, yours truly has been caught in the mess of the worldwide IT outage that […]

With their time in Las Vegas over, the Cleveland Cavaliers could not defend their NBA Summer League crown. However, despite the 2-3 record, after the Cavs closed things out against the summertime Indiana Pacers, some things were already waiting in the wings (or, in this case, the wing) to impact the team next season. When […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are leaving NBA2k25 Summer League action without a win but the organization is not coming home completely empty-handed. There are plenty of lessons to learn from a winless venture in Las Vegas. EVP David Griffin and head coach Willie Green were just a few in attendance to see firsthand exactly what […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and Team USA forward LeBron James will get the honor of a lifetime in Paris, as he has been named one of the United States contingent’s flagbearers. Stephen Curry had the privilege of delivering the news to James. The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter revealed during a Team USA meeting that the […]

The New York Knicks Summer League team wrapped up a successful run in Las Vegas on Saturday night. New York’s team showed a good deal of talent and ability, winning three of their five contests, despite playing with only one first-round pick and one star second-rounder. But records are irrelevant in Summer League. It’s more […]

LeBron James has been selected as the men’s flag bearer for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics. It’s a massive honor for the NBA legend, who adds yet another rare accolade to his storied career. James is the first men’s basketball player and third Team USA hooper ever to bear the flag at any Olympic […]

Everyone can learn a lot from how the NBA and its media partners view certain players and teams based on how the scheduling shakes up. The marquee matchups between the most marketable teams and players are usually reserved for special occasions, such as Opening Night and Christmas Day, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, after an incredible […]

The NBA’s Summer League sessions are a wrap as far as the Utah Jazz are concerned. Fans and the front office have seen enough to know what needs to be prioritized going into training camp. This year’s team needs a bit more direction in a difficult Western Conference. The newest batch of rookies will likely […]

The 2021 NBA playoffs was a bizarre time for the Milwaukee Bucks. They have been one of the best teams in the association ever since Mike Budenholzer took over as head coach, but they couldn’t quite get over the hump. In fact, in 2021, they encountered a ton of problems on their way to winning […]

The last thing any team needs in the lead-up to the Olympics is an injury to one of its important players. On Sunday, during Australia’s final exhibition game in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum sustained a finger dislocation that immediately forced him to exit the game, according to Olgun […]

With the 2024 Paris Olympics right around the corner, the topic of how the NBA style compares to the international brand of basketball has become a major conversation point yet again. But for Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun, the differences between the two don’t necessarily make scoring harder in one league and easier in […]

Another stop in Russell Westbrook’s career has once again ended. After he left the Oklahoma City Thunder, the former Most Valuable Player has struggled to find a new home. He landed with the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers. Russ eventually paired up with James Harden, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard on the […]