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The Atlanta Hawks 2024 No. 1 draft pick, Zaccharie Risacher, is already getting accustomed to the NBA and his teammates. One of the players that he has been around a lot is Trae Young, who will be important to his growth in his rookie season. During Media Day, Risacher was asked what it’s been like […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season approaching, the Orlando Magic are setting the stage for another playoff run, led by their rising star Paolo Banchero. As the team gathered for media day ahead of the start of training camp this week, Banchero made it clear that he and his teammates have lofty expectations for the upcoming […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has undergone quite a change physically since he joined the NBA. A new graphic from the team’s social media account shows how much the player’s physical appearance has transformed. The All-Star and NBA champion is entering his 12th NBA season. Year 1 ➡️ Year 12 pic.twitter.com/TpbGfH5tkH — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) […]

On Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder held their annual Media Day, giving reporters and fans a chance to hear from some of their favorite players, including last year’s MVP runner up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander enters this year as one of the favorites to compete for the award once again, and the Thunder are widely expected […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers’ travels through deserts in pursuit of a star guard next to Joel Embiid have been defined not by mirages but by oases that dried up in a hurry. The big man has played with great talents in Ben Simmons and James Harden but their trust in the Sixers eventually […]

Former American President Barack Obama led a chorus of tributes to the legendary Dikembe Mutombo following the news of his passing on Monday. The 7-foot-2 Congolese-American NBA star, who dedicated his life both on and off the court, left an indelible mark on the world of basketball and beyond, APnews reports. Mutombo, known for his […]

Training camp is underway for the Philadelphia 76ers in The Bahamas. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and company are excited to get to work and prepare for the season. As much excitement as there is to jump right into it, the Sixers are also exercising caution. Nick Nurse said that Embiid “went through everything […]

After announcing his retirement from the NBA and basketball as a whole, former league MVP Derrick Rose will be getting his final moment in front of Chicago Bulls fans during the 2024-25 season. While there is no word about an official jersey retirement quite yet, Rose will be honored by the Bulls and the city […]

This week was NBA media day for teams around the league, which gave fans a chance to anticipate what kind of hairstyle Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler might show up with. Last year, Butler shocked everyone by debuting a new “emo” look, but this year, to some fans’ disappointment, the Heat star didn’t show up […]

When the New York Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns, the NBA world went into a frenzy, especially Jalen Brunson. After they missed out on the Eastern Conference Finals, they upgraded hugely. Brunson teased KAT’s impact once he landed in the Big Apple. “He’s going to be a great piece once he gets here and then […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are currently preparing to open up the 2023-24 NBA season, which is set to begin in just three weeks. Unfortunately for the team, Leonard’s well-documented knee issues appear to have arisen once again this offseason, as it was recently reported that the Clippers star is dealing with inflammation […]

Earlier this week, the New York Knicks sent a jolt through the NBA landscape when it was revealed that they would be trading Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo for Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns. The move immediately remedies the one weak spot on the Knicks roster which was their depth at center and also […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the talk of the NBA for the wrong reasons. After they shockingly traded away Karl Anthony-Towns, reports have circulated about the Timberwolves facing a $100 million loss. On ESPN, NBA Insider Brian Windhorst dropped a truth bomb for the NBA world to see. “ESPN understands that the Wolves are facing […]

Throughout the NBA offseason, teams have been a lot more cognizant of their current and future financial situations as a result of the first and second tax aprons and the implications that these financial marks carry. That is why many teams did not break the bank over the summer, especially when it comes to re-signing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault isn’t changing his routine approach to the upcoming regular season despite its high anticipation as expectations for the league’s reigning Coach of the Year, and his team is as high as ever for the fifth-year head coach. The Thunder upgraded its roster tremendously by trading Josh Giddy to […]

The Toronto Raptors know the ultimate goal in the NBA is to win a championship and to do that, you have to win a lot of games and be a competitive team. There are some teams that are in a developmental process, which means growing young talent in the hopes of them blossoming and getting […]

As the New Orleans Pelicans geared up for Media Day on Monday, all eyes were on Zion Williamson. Given his offseason, many anticipated inquiries regarding his weight loss and fitness. However, a curveball question about his music playlist caught the star off guard, highlighting the unique intersection of sports and pop culture, Complex reports. During […]

Julius Randle has an amazing car collection. Randle has come a long way from his forgettable days with the Los Angeles Lakers after they drafted him. He has blossomed into an All-Star caliber big man. And he recently got a new home with the Minnesota Timberwolves after the New York Knicks traded him in the […]

The NBA’s media day has brought upon us some very hilarious moments over the years. Perhaps the most iconic media day moment in history is Kawhi Leonard bursting into laughter back in 2018. Over the past few seasons, Jimmy Butler went into the proceedings with eccentric looks, stealing the show in the process. Now, it’s […]

When the offseason started for the Chicago Bulls, the front office made it clear that they were going to make changes. Bulls fans have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with how the team has performed in recent years, and the team knew that change was needed. One of the changes made was trading Alex Caruso […]

A lot has occurred since the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Paul George and Klay Thompson both switched their allegiances in free agency. Karl-Anthony Towns is heading to the New York Knicks. JJ Redick moved from ESPN to head honcho on the sidelines for the Los Angeles Lakers. And of course, every team […]

Golden State Warriors big man Trayce Jackson-Davis is among the plays expected to take a leap forward in the coming 2024-25 NBA season. The former Indiana Hoosiers star is even said to have gotten bigger, literally — and vertically. “Mike Dunleavy told me Trayce Jackson Davis grew an inch in the offseason, and TDJ said […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will not be featured in the NBA’s Christmas Day lineup for the first time since 2017, marking a notable absence that has stirred frustration within the team. Head coach Doc Rivers and key players, including Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo, expressed their disappointment during the Bucks’ media day ahead of the 2024-25 […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James just had two words to say after appearing with his son Bronny at Media Day. The two are the first father and son duo to appear together on the same NBA roster. “Pure Joy,” LeBron said on Instagram. It accompanied a short video of the two players sitting together […]

During the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Media Day on September 30, point guard Damian Lillard responded to rumors about his relationship with rapper GloRilla, whom he met earlier this year. When pressed for details, Lillard humorously remarked on the speculation, emphasizing his desire to keep his personal life separate from his public persona, per Complex. Not […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden committed his loyalty to the franchise during Monday’s media day for a reason that some wouldn’t expect. “I’m home… I’m home and I don’t plan on going anywhere else,” Harden said. “I want to leave a legacy, especially having that opportunity here at home. I love everything that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will look a bit different this season with the departure of Paul George, but they still have star-level talent in James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. During Clippers’ Media Day, Harden was asked what the team’s play style would look like this season, and he related it to a player who recently […]

It certainly seems like Paul George did not exactly cover himself in glory on his way out of the Los Angeles Clippers. During media day, George received no love whatsoever from his former teammates following his free agency move to the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason. In fact, Norman Powell even called George’s departure as […]

Charlotte Hornets media day featured young, hungry players making up the team’s big three. LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Miles Bridges all seem optimistic about the 2024-2025 season. After only winning 21 games the season before, there is nowhere to go but up for this young team. That all starts with their new head coach […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an impending financial crunch, decided to rip the band-aid off, trading away Karl-Anthony Towns, he of the four-year, $224 million supermax extension, to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Towns has been the face of the franchise for so long, but it has become evident […]

The Atlanta Hawks fell short of making the playoffs last season, losing to the Chicago Bulls in the play-in tournament. This season, the team has some new talent, but the goal remains the same, especially for Trae Young. On Media Day, the Hawks’ point guard was asked what his goals were for the season, and […]

This offseason has brought a seismic change for the Golden State Warriors. Klay Thompson’s decision to leave the team and sign with the Dallas Mavericks officially marks the end of an era, with the Dubs having won four championships with Thompson playing a starring role during the team’s dynastic run. It will be such a […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham addressed the public during Media Day on Monday. Cunningham shared lots of personal insight on the direction of the franchise. That future includes a five-year agreement worth $224 million with the 2021 No. 1 overall pick. Cunningham clarified his desire to remain with the Pistons for the foreseeable future. […]

The 2024-25 season is an audition year for the Brooklyn Nets. While general manager Sean Marks’ primary focus will be landing a top pick in next June’s draft, he’ll also need to identify which of Brooklyn’s young players fit his long-term vision. At the top of that list will be fourth-year guard Cam Thomas. After […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ media day kicked off, giving fans their first glimpse of the new star pairing of Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul. The Spurs added Chris Paul through free agency and acquired Harrison Barnes via trade to provide leadership to the league’s youngest roster from last season. With 33 combined years of experience […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason has mostly been one of inactivity. It is certainly telling that the biggest move they made this offseason was hiring JJ Redick to be the team’s new head coach, replacing Darvin Ham in the process. The important factor that played into the hiring of Redick is that he seems to […]

LOS ANGELES – If there’s one player on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster who is used to hearing his name in trade rumors, it’s D’Angelo Russell. As recently as this offseason when Russell opted in to his contract, he still was being mentioned as a potential trade candidate. But training camp and preseason is about […]

The hottest basketball sneaker of the last year is finally back and Timberwolves’ franchise star Anthony Edwards will be honoring Minnesota’s roots with this next release. With his debut signature sneaker, the Adidas AE 1, soaring to astronomical heights over the last few months, Adidas will continue to update colorways and bring new looks to […]

Donovan Mitchell signed a three-year, $150.3 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. He spoke on it publicly for the first time during the Cavs’ annual media day availability. To Mitchell, it gave him a sense of peace he hadn’t had in a while. “I can come in here now and breathe,” Mitchell said. […]