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The Memphis Grizzlies shocked many when they selected Zach Edey with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Edey was a very polarizing player in terms of opinion leading up the draft with fans and pundits split on how impactful he would be in the NBA. But there are two prominent figures […]

Though he was traded in the heart of the NBA Free Agency period, Harrison Barnes says he had choices. He then added that joining the San Antonio Spurs was a no-brainer. “There was definitely options where that was a factor, whether or not it would be waived,” the 11-year NBA pro revealed about a trade […]

LeBron James has been the NBA’s face for two decades, while Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have stood out as true superstars in the league for over a decade. In a conversation with Jake Paul and “IShowSpeed,” the Phoenix Suns star shared his perspective on the NBA’s big three. Initially naming himself, James, and Curry […]

The Golden State Warriors officially dismantled their championship core this offseason with Klay Thompson’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks in free agency to the Dallas Mavericks. It seemed inevitable after the two sides had been unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension during the regular season. But this move might be exactly what […]

The Sacramento Kings just pulled off one of the biggest moves of this offseason. They finalized a sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs to acquire six-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA forward DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan provides the Kings with more playmaking and offensive firepower along with them retaining Malik Monk. There are more […]

Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant is back with the Heat on a new one-year, minimum deal after he opted out of his player option before free agency began. He would test out the waters around the league, but ultimately decided to come back to Miami as he spoke for the first time Wednesday after his […]

We know all about the diets of any GOAT-level athletes in the present era thanks to social media, sports docuseries, the streaming age, cell phone cameras, and any number of other modern forms of sharing (and oversharing) that we currently live in. Then why are sports fans still fascinated by the diet of Chicago Bulls […]

The landscape of the NBA has changed since the Boston Celtics claimed their 18th championship in team history. While there may not have been as much movement in terms of free agency signings and trades being made due to the league’s new financial rules, plenty of big names now find themselves on new rosters. Paul […]

Heading into free agency, the Philadelphia 76ers had money to spend, roster spots to fill, and a concerted desire to build a winner around Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Ricky Council IV, Adem Bona, Jared McCain, and Paul Reed, who was still on the roster at the time. Fast forward ten days into July, and Daryl […]

With the Miami Heat finishing this past season as the eighth seed for the second straight year, people wonder how they will continue to improve this offseason. One of the questions if the Heat will add another significant piece to the roster, but fans hoping that should be met with disappointment. If you ask the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League team is focused on preparing for Las Vegas. With Summer League right around the corner, however, a former Mavs player who joined the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA free agency has been mentioned multiple times over the past two days. Mavs Summer League players Alex Fudge and AJ […]

Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a conspiracy to commit wire fraud charge in a federal criminal case tied to the betting scandal that earned him a lifetime ban earlier this year. Porter faces prison time for his role in the scheme, per Jennifer Peltz of The Associated Press: “In court […]

It’s wheels up for one of the wildest two weeks in basketball! The 2K25 2024 Summer League New Orleans Pelicans Summer League squad has been made official. Some familiar faces will be leading the team while helping rookies Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves adjust to the pro game. The Pelicans know the game plan for […]

Recently, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics broke through to win their first NBA championship in the better part of two decades by knocking off Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. While Tatum didn’t perform quite consistently enough to win the Finals MVP award–which instead went to Celtics teammate Jaylen […]

In a resounding rebuttal to his critics, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey showcased his potential during the NBA Summer League, silencing doubters who questioned his ability to transition from college basketball to the professional level. The towering 7-foot-4 center delivered an impressive performance, demonstrating his capabilities and addressing concerns that had followed him throughout his […]

The NBA and various television network heads have finalized contracts that will make NBC and Amazon Prime Video new partners under deals that will last for 11 seasons and be worth approximately $76 billion. ESPN will be maintained as the home of the NBA Finals. TNT is not part of the agreement. But while all […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is currently in Las Vegas at Team USA training camp, looking to help his country win the Gold Medal at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. While the Suns didn’t exactly have a great year this season, Durant remains one of the ten or so best players in the league […]

The Boston Celtics are NBA Champions. After 16 years of longing for their 18th banner, the Celtics steamrolled through the Eastern Conference and then the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. But the only thing harder than getting to the top is staying on top, and the Celtics will need to have a smart, low-cost […]

Jayson Tatum has been living quite a charmed life as of late, first helping lead his Boston Celtics to their first NBA championship in 16 years in June, then signing a contract to become the highest paid player in NBA history with a new extension a few weeks later, and now hoping to help Team […]

The Chicago Bulls have been pretty active this offseason, which is something that their fans aren’t very used to. The Bulls have made a couple of trades and they will not have Alex Caruso or DeMar DeRozan back next season. However, one player that hasn’t been traded yet is Zach LaVine. LaVine is the one […]

Team USA was dealt some tough news on Wednesday morning when it was announced that Kawhi Leonard would be withdrawing from the team, forcing a replacement to come in and fill his shoes. While Derrick White ended up being the guy selected, many fans quickly pined for Duke basketball phenom Cooper Flagg to be Leonard’s […]

The Washington Wizards’ experiment of Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal may have only lasted one season, but it was a decision that ultimately altered both Westbrook’s career and the Wizards’ future. Two years later, let’s take a look at how the Wizards roster has evolved since the team traded Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Jayson Tatum has been living the high life as of late, first helping lead his Boston Celtics to their first NBA championship in 16 years, then becoming the highest paid player in NBA history with a new contract extension a few weeks later, and now looking to help Team USA secure a gold medal at […]

When Team USA announced Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard withdrew from the Olympic squad on Wednesday morning, NBA fans began to wonder who would replace Leonard on the gold-medal favorites. While NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown seemed to be a logical wing replacement for Leonard, the Americans are choosing Brown’s Boston Celtics teammate Derrick […]

There’s no question about the impact Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has had on the world of basketball over the last year and given his current trajectory, it won’t be long before he’s the best player and face of the NBA. Alongside his scintillating performances on the court, Edwards also happened to drop one of […]

In a candid revelation, Montrezl Harrell, a former teammate of Paul George on the Los Angeles Clippers, opened up about a heated incident that occurred during the NBA Bubble in 2020. This incident, which saw Harrell threaten to “knock [George] the f**k out,” highlights the intense pressures and emotional strains that players experienced during that […]

As the Dallas Mavericks make a huge move in adding former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson, there was one person who was possibly more disappointed than anybody that he did not go to the Los Angeles Lakers. That person is no other than Mycal Thompson, former Laker and more importantly the father to Klay […]

The New York Knicks have assembled a roster that is worthy of challenging the Boston Celtics for Eastern Conference supremacy. The Knicks brought in Mikal Bridges in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets and re-signed OG Anunoby, giving them two of the best perimeter defenders in the league. However, these moves came at the […]

Klay Thompson is past his prime. That much is clear. But the Dallas Mavericks clearly saw a ton of value in Thompson to the point of making him their top priority in free agency, signing him to a three-year, $50 million deal to presumably slot in as the team’s starter at the small forward position. […]

Team USA is gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and with their star-studded squad, it’s clear that they are going to be the frontrunner to come away with the gold medal for their country. That isn’t necessarily a given, though, as fans saw Team USA struggle and ultimately fail to earn a medal last […]

In a recent announcement that has captured the attention of gamers worldwide, NBA 2K unveiled several exciting details about the eagerly anticipated NBA 2K25. The game, scheduled for a fall release, is already generating buzz due to the inclusion of Boston Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum on the standard edition cover, celebrated for his recent championship […]

With the Paris Olympics right around the corner and Team USA in Las Vegas for training camp, Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard has decided to back out of participating in this summer’s events. Leonard has been dealing with knee and leg injuries over the last year, and USA Basketball released an official statement on […]

The Golden State Warriors had a few crucial decisions to make prior to the month of July; for one, they had to come up with the assets to try and entice the Los Angeles Clippers in a potential Paul George trade. When that didn’t work, the Warriors decided to waive Chris Paul before his $30 […]

The Brooklyn Nets didn’t give their fans much to cheer about in 2023-24. It took until the season’s closing weeks for a significant silver lining to emerge: Rookie big man Noah Clowney. With the Nets out of the playoff race, the first-round pick entered the rotation and immediately flashed the potential of a long-term frontcourt […]

Following another disappointing season marred by injury troubles and an early exit from championship contention, it seemed as though the New Orleans Pelicans were going to take drastic measures amid a vote of no confidence in their current core. One of the more likely steps the Pelicans were going to take was to trade away […]

PC players looking forward to NBA 2K25 this year have some good news in store for them. For years now, NBA 2K players on PC couldn’t enjoy the same experience as New Gen players did (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S). But now, it seems like those days will be over soon, as NBA 2K25 on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went out and swung a trade with the Atlanta Hawks to acquire Dejounte Murray, adding a star into their backcourt in the process. While the Hawks didn’t exactly flourish during Murray’s two seasons with the team, he took strides on the offensive end of the floor, and at his peak, he’s […]

Former NBA legend Vince Carter is NBA 2K25’s Hall of Fame Edition Cover Athlete. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Carter would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Now, he’ll also grace the cover of 2K’s next NBA game. NBA 2K25 also brings some new improvements on New Gen, current […]

The Boston Celtics’ very own Jayson Tatum is your NBA 2K25 cover athlete. Shortly after winning his first NBA Championship, Tatum will also have the honors of gracing not one, but two different versions of the game. NBA 2K25 will offer a familiar experience for the series, but with new improvements to try and set […]