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DALLAS — Dereck Lively II displayed signs of stardom during the 2023-24 season. His future is bright without question. Lively already established a reputation as a reliable rim-protector and electric dunker. The Mavs center is developing a three-point shot, though. “Great,” Lively said after practice on Tuesday in reference to his three-point shooting development. “I […]

It’s been a while since Ty Jerome has suited up for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The last time he played for the Cavs was on October 27, 2023, when Cleveland lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After that, a nagging ankle injury kept Jerome sidelined. The remainder of the season did not go as planned by […]

Chauncey Billups and the Portland Trail Blazers did not see many changes to their roster this offseason as they continue to rebuild. However, the team did make one underrated move out of left field when they acquired forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards hours before the start of the 2024 NBA Draft in June. […]

LeBron James couldn’t have predicted 15 years ago that one day he and his son Bronny would suit up together for the Los Angeles Lakers. But he did seem to know Bronny would follow in his footsteps to the NBA. LeBron recalled watching his son, at just five or six years old, in an Akron […]

Rick Carlisle successfully transitioned from being an NBA player to a successful head coach. In fact, after winning an NBA championship as a player, Carlisle went on to win a championship as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. He was also once crowned NBA Coach of the Year. Now he’s the head coach for […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks waived guard AJ Lawson on Tuesday. A number of players are competing for the team’s final roster spot and Lawson was ultimately waived as the NBA preseason continues. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd addressed the move following practice on Tuesday. “AJ has been great for us, unfortunately they waived him […]

The Orlando Magic’s starting center, Wendell Carter Jr., is considered day-to-day after suffering a sprained left ankle during Monday’s 106-104 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. According to the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede, the injury occurred after Carter contested a jump shot from Pelicans center Daniel Theis, landing awkwardly and twisting his ankle on […]

Making an NBA debut is always challenging, even after playing during Summer League action. Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Jaylon Tyson is no exception. Although he’s impressed his Cavs teammates with his veteran-like approach, which he shared before Cleveland hosted the Chicago Bulls in preseason action, Tyson still has rookie jitters. “I’m starting to get jitters already,” […]

CJ McCollum’s role is among the top questions facing the New Orleans Pelicans entering the 2024-25 season. After the Pelicans acquired Dejounte Murray this offseason, it’s unclear where the McCollum fits in the team’s offensive hierarchy. Despite this, the 12-year veteran isn’t concerned about his ability to adapt to the new-look rotation. “I can do […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers pushed the pace in their first preseason game. Even though Joel Embiid and Paul George were inactive and Tyrese Maxey played just the first quarter, it was a glimpse into what this Sixers roster will look like. One of their season-long projects will be to put their opponents on […]

The start of a new NBA season is not only a time for teams to prove that they have what it takes to contend for a championship, but it is also a fresh start for many players around the league. Superstars like Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Stephen Curry are always going to be in […]

Team USA is going to look much different in the 2028 Olympics. With Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant likely headed to retirement by then, there will be some new faces on that squad. Two players getting a lot of buzz to fill the roster are Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Many analysts feel […]

The New York Knicks looked good in their first pre-season outing. They defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-109 behind Jalen Brunson and new addition Karl-Anthony Towns, as well as strong bench play that was spearheaded by Miles McBride. McBride played 25 minutes and looked sharp in the team’s pre-season debut. And while it was Josh Hart […]

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon is not only a seasoned locker room presence on a young team, but he’s still a plus rotational player. However, the former Milwaukee Buck will now miss time. Brogdon had thumb surgery on Tuesday, via the team’s social media. “Injury Update: Malcolm Brogdon underwent a surgical procedure today to repair […]

The Phoenix Suns have plenty of issues to work through in advance of the 2024-25 NBA season, which is now just two weeks away. While Bradley Beal recently cast praise on the team’s rookies who were drafted this summer, it’s unlikely they will receive much playing time this year, leaving it up to Beal and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to draft Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, had been quietly taking shape for months, despite the complexities surrounding his development. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka’s attendance at Bronny’s USC debut in December against Long Beach State signaled the franchise’s early interest. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, […]

Bronny James has not exactly been lighting it up during the NBA preseason so far for the Los Angeles Lakers, although he did make NBA history by briefly sharing the court with his father LeBron James during Sunday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers have lost each of their first two preseason games so […]

Following a promising start to the NBA preseason, the Phoenix Suns trio of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant look enticing. However, the trio might not be what it is thanks to a near-trade with the Milwaukee Bucks and Khris Middleton. Beal mentioned how the two were almost dealt for one another during the […]

Winning back-to-back titles used to be commonplace in the NBA, but times have changed. No team has repeated in six years and no franchise has even made consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals in five years. In this era of unpredictability, the Boston Celtics strive for continued dominance, and general managers across the league think […]

Earlier this week, the Orlando Magic helped solidify their frontcourt depth for the future by signing Wendell Carter Jr. to a three year, $59 million contract extension. The news was reported by Shams Charania on X (formerly Twitter), who recently inked a new contract of his own with sports giant ESPN after leaving Stadium and […]

Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett sustained a sprain to the right acromioclavicular joint late in the second quarter of the team’s preseason game against the Washington Wizards on Sunday and will miss the remainder of the preseason, the team announced on Tuesday. Barrett, 24, was traded from the New York Knicks to the Raptors last […]

As Los Angeles Lakers father-son duo LeBron and Bronny James played their first game together, their agent, Rich Paul spoke with ESPN about James’s decision to go to the NBA. “Nobody pressured Bronny to go pro,” Paul said. “Bronny had a choice to stay at USC, he had a choice to transfer somewhere else or […]

In an annual survey of NBA general managers conducted by John Schuhmann of the league website, the Philadelphia 76ers’  offseason — namely the signing of All-Star forward Paul George — was widely praised. The Sixers made one of the biggest free-agency splashes in recent memory by signing George to a max contract, luring him away […]

JR Smith owns an amazing car collection. Smith was a polarizing baller back in the day. Although Smith was involved in many antics, he still won two NBA championships and a Sixth Man of the Year Award. Nowadays, Smith is finishing up his studies at North Carolina A&T State University. Given Smith’s accomplishments in the […]

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze recently opened up about his decision to return to the team, expressing deep gratitude toward the franchise after a difficult stint with the Indiana Pacers. The 25-year-old big man re-signed with the Magic this past summer on a three-year, $25 million contract, solidifying his place on a team where he […]

All the makings are there for the Oklahoma City Thunder to take another leap as a team during the 2024-25 season. Last year, they broke out as a contending team, but this time around, they look like the favorite to win the Larry O’Brien trophy. However, competing for a championship is never easy. No team […]

Nikola Jokic has claimed three of the last four NBA MVP awards. If it wasn’t for Joel Embiid during the 2022-23 season, Jokic would have four straight MVP awards. The Denver Nuggets superstar has undoubtedly been the best player in the league, but the 2023-24 season proved that there are other superstars on the verge […]

The Brooklyn Nets open preseason action Tuesday in San Diego against the Los Angeles Clippers. After trading Mikal Bridges and pivoting to a rebuild, the team enters the 2024-25 campaign on a new timeline. While several rotation pieces are returning, the Nets welcomed first-time head coach Jordi Fernandez and numerous offseason acquisitions. Here are three […]

In preparation for the preseason, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum received some criticism for the $2.8 million watch he wore during the Abu Dhabi Games. A reporter asked if his watch was a ‘kid’s watch’ despite the watch being priced at seven figures. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sideline Sources (@sidelinesources) […]

Deion Sanders shared his admiration for a moment that transcended basketball — LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, stepping onto the court together for the first time during the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. While the Lakers ultimately lost 118-114, the significance of this game extended far beyond the final […]

Not even two weeks have passed since Karl-Anthony Towns became a member of the New York Knicks following the blockbuster trade that ended his nine-year stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a flash, and yet Towns is already endearing himself to the Knicks faithful. In fact, Josh Hart has already bestowed upon Towns a new […]

Trade talks are always happening around the NBA. Stars players could be safe and out of trade talks one day only to be involved in a blockbuster deal the next. For example, just look at what just happened with Karl-Anthony Towns going to the New York Knicks. Any player can be traded at any moment, […]

The All-NBA Team features the best basketball players in the league for the particular season. Throughout the years, several legends have been bestowed the award. However, there have been some big names that have been kept off the list. For this piece, let’s take a look at the 10 biggest All-NBA Team snubs of all […]

Ahead of his Victor Wembanyama’s second NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, an NBA legend, Bob Cousy revealed a similarity between Wemby and his former teammate, Bill Russell. “Tell him he will be the next Bill Russell and let him know that the first Frenchman in NBA history is watching him closely and with […]

The Washington Wizards are in rebuild mode heading into the 2024-25 season, looking for their young core to grow. The Wizards selected Alex Sarr with the second overall pick in the draft this summer. Washington added two more rookies in the first round, selecting Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George. These young players join Bilal Couilibaly […]

The Kansas City Chiefs picked up a 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football to move to 5-0 on the season despite the injury to wide receiver Rashee Rice, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to give Patrick Mahomes credit for his performance. […]

NBA Draft picks have far different runway lengths when joining the pros. Some teenagers enter into lottery-bound locker rooms while four-year NCAA veterans are expected to be regular-season contributors on playoff squads. Willie Green’s New Orleans Pelicans are expecting a lot from Jordan Hawkins this year. The now 22-year-old was off to a historic start […]

Preseason games are hardly a platform for making a statement. However, it did not take long to notice Zion Williamson was dominating to lead the New Orleans Pelicans in a preseason-opening win. The Orlando Magic took an offseason of anticipation on the chin from Williamson, who had a hand in the first 11 points to […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies in their preseason opener 121-116. The Mavs played without a number of their stars but still managed to compete at a respectable level. Two Mavs players’ performances stole the show in the defeat. Jaden Hardy led the team with 21 points and nine assists. […]