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Everyone thought that Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green were going to be with the Golden State Warriors for the entirety of their careers. These three players have been together every single season, winning four titles since 2015. All good things come to an end, and Thompson has decided to depart the golden trio, […]

In a thrilling exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena, Jamal Murray found himself in a situation that was both familiar and foreign. Instead of wearing the Denver Nuggets jersey that he has donned since being drafted seventh overall in 2017, Murray was proudly representing his home country, Canada, for the first time in nine years. “It […]

Big name free agents such as Paul George, Klay Thompson, and DeMar DeRozan have made their free agency decisions regarding what teams they will be playing for during the 2024-25 NBA season. Funny enough, all three stars have switched teams. The NBA now shifts its focus to Summer League in Las Vegas in the middle […]

With no offense to the California Classic or Salt Lake City Summer League events, the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League event is the league’s marquee offseason event. Every team is represented and fans from around the world flock to Sin City to see the newest batch of rookies. Hope springs eternal in the desert and […]

LiAngelo Ball has not quite caught on in the National Basketball Association, but he has kept his dream of becoming an everyday professional player alive. Ball played in the G-League in 2022-2023 with the Greensboro Swarm, averaging 2.3 points per game, one season after averaging 4.6 points per game. LiAngelo Ball went undrafted in 2018 […]

Whether or not Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could score in bunches at the NBA level was never in question. However, when he was forced to become more of a playmaker than a scorer in the 2022 NBA Finals, he came up short. The five-time All-Star learned from those failures and created for others at […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to begin their 2024 NBA Summer League journey. Dallas’ roster is highlighted by a number of exciting young players. So which players should you specifically keep an eye on? Summer League always provides hope for the future as fans watch their favorite teams’ young talent. Without further ado, here are […]

One aspect of the Golden State Warriors that will be an interesting storyline to watch this summer and upcoming season will be on star Jonathan Kuminga. He has emerged into one of Golden State’s top stars along Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but there could be an uncomfortable conversation regarding him being a starter. ESPN’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add more shooting to their lineup. After missing out on Klay Thompson, Los Angeles has been heavily linked to another shooter available in the market: Gary Trent Jr. Trent Jr’s shooting will be mighty helpful to Los Angeles… if they can sign him, that is. Unfortunately, the Lakers […]

Devin Carter was one of the biggest risers throughout the pre-draft process, as he went from a potential first-round pick to a sure-thing lottery pick. It was the Sacramento Kings that ended up with the two-way combo guard, as he replaces Davion Mitchell, who was recently traded to the Toronto Raptors. Carter is going to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had built up hope with how well they were playing in the middle of the 2023-24 season that it became all the more frustrating when their season turned sour in the end once more. Zion Williamson’s injury in the play-in tournament contest against the Los Angeles Lakers ground their contending aspirations […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the middle of one of their most pivotal offseasons in years. This offseason feels like a sliding doors moment of sorts, where their decision on whether or not to go all-in and make the most out of the remaining elite seasons of Stephen Curry’s career will affect how their […]

Are the Atlanta Hawks done making moves in the 2024 offseason? If they are, that only leaves them with plenty of midseason moves to make. The Hawks reshuffled the deck by trading away Dejounte Murray and AJ Griffin and drafting Zaccharie Risacher and Nikola Djurisic. It may make them a less talented team for the […]

It has been an active offseason of change for the Detroit Pistons. After a painful 14-68 finish to the 2023-24 regular season, there was a desperate call for numerous improvements. The front office wasted little time and made significant moves to restore hope in the franchise direction. Detroit’s offseason motion was under the lead of […]

Eric Gordon’s 17th NBA season will be his first as a member of the Eastern Conference. He joined the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency after playing for four different teams in the West. It’s going to be a different feel for the 35-year-old guard but, with the team in place looking really good, the transition […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid called Andre Drummond when he learned that the veteran rebounding extraordinaire could return to the Philadelphia 76ers. Drummond was already very fond of a reunion with the Sixers in free agency but the over-the-top excitement from his former teammate — the face of the franchise — sealed the deal. “The […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards led the scoring for Team USA in their 86-72 exhibition victory against Canada on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, as they prepare for the Summer Olympics in Paris. Perhaps Edwards should indeed be considered as the primary scoring option for Team USA during the 2024 Olympics. Anthony Edwards was asked […]

Although Serena Williams is not a comedian or entertainer, her turn as ESPYS host was highly anticipated by plenty of people. Those who worshipped the tennis icon throughout her 17-year career have been waiting to see the 23-time major champion back in the spotlight. Still, no one knew quite what to expect. There is an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had a very quiet offseason, as they have mostly stood pat with the same roster that only got them as far as the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Nonetheless, the Lakers can still be proud that they came away as one of the winners of the 2024 […]

It has been a busy past few days for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. Following Kawhi Leonard’s withdrawal from Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster, Brown became a popular suggestion to take the Los Angeles Clippers star’s spot. However, Team USA management decided to enlist the services of Derrick White instead, sparking a wave of […]

Summer League has always been about teams assessing and developing talent that can help them win sooner than later. Thanks to Jalen Brunson and the trade that added Mikal Bridges, among other things, the New York Knicks are (finally) correctly aligned with those goals. Now, many Summer League All-Stars never materialize in the NBA. But […]

Last season could not have gone more wrong for the Phoenix Suns. Once again, their stars in Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal alternated between injuries. The Suns were never able to gain their footing, and that showed in their playoff defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. hat is unacceptable for a […]

After a tough 2023-24 season for the Phoenix Suns, the team now is working their way through an offseason where they have limited options. Due to salary cap restrictions and a lack of draft picks, Phoenix has limited means of improving their roster. But they can hope for internal improvement, and the Suns are certainly […]

The Indiana Pacers took the NBA by storm last season. It started with their run in the In-Season Tournament, which put them firmly on the radar. They carried that momentum into the postseason where, after trading for Toronto’s Pascal Siakam, the Pacers made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Indiana returns roughly the same […]

Miami Heat fans have been clamoring for the team to add more talent this offseason after their quick playoff exit at the hands of the Boston Celtics last spring. But Miami failed to land a pair of players that they reportedly hoped to execute a sign-and-trade for – DeMar DeRozan and Tyus Jones. According to […]

In 2014, the NBA faced a major controversy with the Los Angeles Clippers’ Donald Sterling scandal, which erupted after he was secretly recorded by a woman he was involved with. Former NBA player and two-time All-Star Baron Davis shared insights into Sterling’s behind-the-scenes behavior during a discussion with four-time NBA champion Draymond Green. Audio clips […]

If there’s a common motto for every NBA hooper, it’d be “Ball is life.” Playing basketball for a living probably equates to having the sport on one’s mind 24/7. Just take a look at Kevin Durant, for example. The Phoenix Suns forward recently went viral when he was caught on camera practicing his shooting form […]

In a recent episode of the Draymond Green Show, ex-Warrior and current TNT analyst Baron Davis revealed a humorous yet telling story about his time with the Golden State Warriors during the 2005 season. Davis, known for his candid and charismatic personality, recounted how he completely cut off communication with then-head coach Mike Montgomery, highlighting […]

LeBron James has a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. He’ll be suiting up for Team USA once again, meaning that a door just opened up for a plausible third Olympic Gold Medal. And while doing that, he’ll finally get the chance to team up with longtime rival, Stephen Curry. In fact, […]

The Team USA basketball squad is continuing its preparation for the 2024 Olympics. Veterans LeBron James and Stephen Curry look to help lead the team to another medal.  The former NBA Finals rivals earned high praise from NBA legend Grant Hill amid their respectable professional runs. “I’d say [LeBron James and Stephen Curry] are the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are having one of their most exciting NBA Free Agency period in franchise history. The 76ers landed former Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George in early July, but they are not done bolstering their team. Philadelphia made a move to bring back coveted veteran point guard and ex-Miami Heat member Kyle Lowry. […]

The Miami Heat have always been known to find diamonds in the rough in terms of undrafted players and using their development program to form them into solid NBA players. Another one could be forming in front of Heat fans’ eyes as Keshad Johnson is impressing during the first three games of Summer League. His […]

Austin Reaves has a golf-themed YouTube channel and sneaker named for his lifelong fandom of Kobe Bryant. Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s developed a close connection to LeBron James. So, one might be surprised to learn who earns the title of Reaves’ personal sports GOAT … unless you understand his golf obsession. At […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have excelled in recent years with former MVP Joel Embiid taking the leap to superstar status. The Sixers signed nine-time All-Star Paul George to a four-year, $212 million contract earlier this week, a move that was panned by former NBA guard Brandon Jennings. Jennings’ comments came amid Tobias Harris’ heartfelt goodbye to […]

While superstar point guard Stephen Curry trains for the Olympics with Team USA in Las Vegas, the Golden State Warriors brass back in San Francisco is currently looking for ways to maximize the final years of the career of their franchise’s best ever player. The Warriors are coming off of two straight relatively disappointing seasons […]

There is no better time in the NBA than when all 30 teams assemble their rosters and head to Las Vegas, Nevada for NBA Summer League. Once again, the league will be hosting Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of UNLV starting on July 12 for their 11-day showcase. From […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is currently in the middle of a great offseason, as he first helped guide the Celtics to the NBA championship in June, then signed the most lucrative contract in NBA history earlier this month, and now is preparing with Team USA in Las Vegas for the upcoming Olympics from Paris. […]

With Kawhi Leonard withdrawing from participating with Team USA in the Olympics, conversations sparked as to who should fill the final roster spot. Various members of the USA Basketball Select Team, including Cooper Flagg, were viewed as potential candidates to replace Leonard. But it was Boston Celtics guard Derrick White who got the nod over […]

The Team USA basketball squad is preparing for what should be a strong showing at the 2024 Olympics. The roster features various stars, including Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards. Edwards is making his Olympic debut and admitted nervousness to James amid the team’s preparation. “I was nervous for […]