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The Phoenix Suns have gone all-in over the past few seasons. The consequences of such a maneuver is a dearth of resources on draft night. Regardless, the Suns still managed to get two youngsters that they believe can supplement their Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal-led core in Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. The […]

Aaron Gordon recently gave his honest thoughts on Michael Porter Jr.’s NBA 2K25 rating. Gordon and Porter Jr. have been teammates in the Denver Nuggets for four seasons. They both won their first NBA title in 2023 and have played prominent roles in their championship run. Given these factors, Gordon is fully aware of Porter […]

The biggest news of the day for the Denver Nuggets was thought to be star Nikola Jokic being named the highest rated player in NBA 2K25. As the day has gone on, all folks have been talking about is the jersey fiasco between Nuggets guard Christian Braun and new teammate Russell Westbrook. NBA stars joining […]

Former NBA player Nick Young left fans confused on social media after his wild comparisons of Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving. Young went on X (formerly Twitter) and said that Irving is today’s Kobe Bryant while Curry is today’s Michael Jordan. At least that’s what it seemed like he was trying to say. Here is […]

The story of Isaiah Thomas is another example of injuries derailing a dynamic player’s career. A right hip injury turned an MVP finalist with the Boston Celtics into an NBA journeyman, hoping to secure a long-term contract with any team that would have him. However, now, Isaiah Thomas could have his sights set on a […]

It is not uncommon in the NBA to win a championship and not even make the Conference Finals in the following year. However, giving up on a roster that just won a championship a year prior and having an overhaul is quite bothersome. This is what the LeBron James and Anthony Davis-led 2020 Los Angeles […]

Prominent NBA analyst Kenny Smith predicts that LeBron James will end his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. It has been six seasons since James made the jump to California. He’s about to enter his seventh season, which marks the beginning of James’ two-year contract deal with the Lakers. LeBron is turning 40 years old […]

LeBron James, fresh off a gold medal win at the Olympics, is one of the NBA’s top earners. Despite his high salary, the Los Angeles Lakers would pay him even more if they could. On the Petros and Money Show, Lakers president Jeanie Buss hailed James’ value, calling him a bargain. “I think he’s so […]

Despite their first-round 2024 playoff exit, the New Orleans Pelicans are entering an exciting time. The Pelicans have no shortage of talent on their roster with players like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram returning. The team continues to add support, as they have moved to resign sharpshooter Matt Ryan ahead of training camp. On Aug. […]

No team in the NBA has been able to rebuild and find as much success as the Oklahoma City Thunder have. When the era of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and James Harden ended, the Thunder took a step back, even though they added the likes of Paul George and Chris Paul. What went unnoticed is […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving and ANTA will put forth another offering for his signature sneaker collection as the two sides continue to expand his catalogue with the new brand. Following several releases of his debut ANTA KAI 1, Kyrie Irving will stay on track and begin releasing new pairs for the upcoming season. This […]

The NBA championship is the most coveted prize in basketball. It cements legacies and allows players to join an elusive club. However, throughout the years, basketball fans have witnessed some of the greatest players end their basketball careers without a championship ring. As a result, it isn’t surprising that some basketball players engaged in a […]

After an impressive individual 2024 campaign and a career milestone second Gold Medal at the Paris Olympics, Phoenix Suns’ star Devin Booker is poised for his best season yet. He’s also been busy promoting the releases of his newest signature Nike Book 1 sneakers, which will now come in a seasonal theme for the first […]

There’s no question that scoring plays a huge role in the NBA or basketball in general. It’s the most direct way of winning a game. But while NBA teams today are capable of finishing way past the century mark in regulation, that wasn’t always the case. For this piece, let’s take a look at the […]

Becoming Steph Curry’s teammate on the Golden State Warriors seems like a no-brainer for almost every NBA player. One of the greatest of all time, Lebron James, even looks to be contemplating the idea after their successful run at the 2024 Summer Olympics. However, a select few have turned down the opportunity to be Curry’s […]

As he enters his fifth season with the Charlotte Hornets, All-Star LaMelo Ball will be focused on playing basketball and staying healthy at the forefront as he returns from getting shut-down last season due to injury. While we only got to see him in 22 games during the most recent campaign, the young phenom has […]

Paul George and Jared McCain are entering their first seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 14-year NBA veteran and the rookie are hungry to help the Sixers compete for a championship. To lock in on the grand prize and make the most of their 2024-25 campaigns, they’re keying in on important questions to ask of […]

New York Knicks superstar point guard Jalen Brunson is a Villanova legend. Was there a chance that Brunson would have transferred after his freshman season with the Wildcats? Rick Brunson, Jalen’s father and a former NBA player and current Knicks assistant coach, joined his son in an appearance on the “Come and Talk 2 Me” […]

Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the highest-rated players in the new NBA 2K25 video game with 97 overall ratings. Is a 2K rating the perfect way to explain a player’s overall ability on the floor? No, but it is a respectable gauge. Sometimes, though, the ratings are simply too high or too […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain hasn’t heard a peep from his superstar teammate Joel Embiid, and quite frankly, he’s nervous about it. In a recent interview on Podcast P with Paul George, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, McCain spoke with his new 76ers teammate about spending time with Sixers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, but […]

The Chicago Bulls have had an eventful offseason, to say the least. DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso were both sent to new teams, as the Bulls added the likes of Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith, and first-round pick Matas Buzelis in order to try and avoid a full-blown rebuild. There is hope that exists within the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the top players in the league for years, and he has some hardware to prove it. This previous season didn’t end the way he wanted to after suffering an injury late and the Milwaukee Bucks losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Indiana Pacers. Despite the […]

Going into his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain is out to prove he can be more than just a three-point shooter. Shooting is what led the Sixers to draft the Duke product — and he really can light it up from downtown. But he’s going to have to consistently leverage that talent […]

The debate about who the best player in the NBA is hasn’t died down for years. Is it Nikola Jokic? Is it Joel Embiid? Is it Luka Doncic? With NBA 2K25 set to release soon, the game is wrapping up its top 100 NBA 2K player ratings, with the top 10 announced on Monday. Following […]

To round out the releases for early September, Nike will drop a full slate of Nike Kobe 8 Protro sneakers to continue their bring-back of Kobe Bryant’s most classic silhouettes. Releasing alongside two other colorways, we’ll see three new editions in the Nike Kobe 8 as the brand releases “Team Bank” iterations of the popular […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has had to battle through a very tough moment in life this offseason with his family. Aaron’s brother, Drew Gordon, tragically passed away in a car accident after the Nuggets had been eliminated from the playoffs. Gordon, who has been mourning his brother, had given very little details as to […]

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis is happy to hear his teammate Malik Monk is sticking around. The news of Monk signing a four-year, $77.9 million extension with the Kings was a pleasant surprise for the three-time All-Star, who, based on his conversations with Monk throughout 2023-24 about his future in Sacramento, considered him a goner. […]

We recently witnessed a number of Nike Kobe releases around the celebration of Kobe Bryant’s 46th birthday (8/23) and “Mamba Day” (8/24). Still, it seems as though Nike is adding to their release calendar constantly and come September, we’ll see a whole new slate of Nike Kobe models releasing to the public. This upcoming colorway […]

There were an array of emotions present in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. Thousands of hearts simultaneously skipped a beat when Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch near the inside of his left wrist in the eighth inning. The same thing happened just minutes later, […]

NBA 2K25 is almost here. The latest installment of 2K will be released to the public on Friday, September 6, and the creators are offering early access to play the game on the 4th. Following a busy offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers could easily be one of the most fun teams to play as. This year’s […]

Ask NBA fans which team turned heads last season and the Minnesota Timberwolves would likely come up as a frequent answer. Led by rising superstar Anthony Edwards, they made plenty of noise, piling up wins as a top contender in the West. Moreover, it was their playoff run that would really get the basketball world […]

Kyle Juszczyk’s wife, Kristina, is well-known for her stylish sportswear designs for celebrities. This week, she added Natalia Bryant, daughter of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, to her roster of clients. The wife of the San Francisco 49ers star has crafted stylish outfits for high-profile individuals like Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Caitlin Clark, Taylor […]

In many ways, the Los Angeles Lakers are perfect for LeBron James, who has had the media spotlight on him since he was 16 years old. Now, though, after the Lakers drafted his son Bronny in the 2024 draft, the younger James has to deal with extreme pressure as someone looking to escape his superstar […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II was asked by former NBA player Theo Pinson at the Nike EYBL who has a deeper skill set between Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “Who has a deeper bag? Luka or Shai?” asked Pinson. Lively responded that the Mavericks’ second-round playoff victory over the Thunder is proof that his […]

Despite their disappointing playoff finish last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are here to stay. In the offseason, the team upgraded their defense and big man play through trades and free agency. First, the Thunder signed Isaiah Hartenstein away from the New York Knicks, then they traded Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso. As Caruso prepares […]

The Chicago Bulls schedule was released a couple weeks ago, and the season really feels close now that we know what Chicago has lined up. The Bulls are hoping to finally break through this year and become a threat in the Eastern Conference, and with their schedule out, we can start to make some predictions […]

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis put the NBA on notice and his excitement for his team’s new possibilities when discussing the addition of DeMar DeRozan. The three-team sign-and-trade that brought DeRozan to Sacramento was a fair deal for all involved. Netting the best player in the deal pushes the Kings into better contention for a […]

Injuries are an unfortunate fact of any sport, no matter who they happen to. When Kobe Bryant injured his Achilles in 2013, everyone sensed he was never going to be the same player. Now, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic reflects on what the team could have become had Lonzo Ball not suffered a knee injury […]

With the release of the Miami Heat’s schedule earlier this week, fans are waiting to see if the team gets better than what they were before or if they falter. Predicting the Heat’s record could be a controversial topic since the team has relatively been quiet in terms of the offseason, but with the season […]