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Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is having himself quite the summer. After making his debut on the international basketball stage in the Olympics, his home country, Cameroon, honored his achievements by awarding him a medal. Embiid received the medal of the Commander of the Order of Valor from Cameroonian President Paul Biya. According to MedalBook.com, […]

Let’s be very clear, Jalen Brunson has been the New York Knicks’ de facto leader since signing with the team before the 2022-23 season. Still, the recent announcement of his ascension to team captain is meaningful for a number of reasons. Most notably, it could help the Knicks coalesce at exactly the right time. Jalen […]

In case you haven’t heard, Zach LaVine has among the worst trade value of any player in the NBA, with Bobby Marks going so far as to suggest that the Chicago Bulls may have to include a first-round draft pick just to move on from the two-time All-Star in a trade. “Literally, there is no […]

The North Carolina basketball team picked up a late transfer portal addition on Wednesday as Georgia Tech transfer Ty Claude is joining the Tar Heels. Claude has spent four seasons playing college basketball, so he is bringing a lot of experience to this North Carolina roster. The Tar Heels will be Claude’s fourth team as […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason acquisition of Klay Thompson has received no shortage of attention. Thompson may not be the same player he once was, but adding him still projects to be especially impactful for a Dallas team that needed a boost in three-point shooting efficiency. However, the Mavs made a number of moves throughout the […]

Amid swirling trade rumors and intense speculation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have consistently emerged as the front-runners to make a bold move for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram. As the NBA gears up for the 2024-25 season, the Cavaliers’ interest in Ingram has become more pronounced, marking them as the team most likely to benefit […]

The New York Knicks are hoping to get both Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson back healthy for the start of the 2024-2025 NBA season after the injuries they suffered at the end of last season, and we have some updates on when both could return to action. Julius Randle had surgery in April on his […]

DeMar DeRozan ended up being one of the biggest stars on the move this NBA offseason. After giving his future serious thought, the 35-year-old star decided to depart the Chicago Bulls, the organization many anticipated DeRozan retiring with. Like many others in free agency, DeRozan found himself involved in a sign-and-trade deal with the Sacramento […]

The New York Knicks have had quite the NBA offseason. In addition to giving a new contract to OG Anunoby, as well as extending Jalen Brunson and head coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks also traded for Mikal Bridges. In the midst of August, the Knicks are not done making moves just yet, as they have […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament has a new name as it enters its second year of operations, as the Emirates NBA Cup will now determine the league’s midseason champion. Adam Silver and the NBA saw huge success with the instillation of this in-season tournament last year, and even more attention is expected to be cast on […]

Stephon Marbury delivered his take on the famous Michael Jordan or LeBron James debate, interjecting one of the late-great Kobe Bryant, into the conversation in a recent interview. On an episode of Scoop B Radio, host Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson asked Marbury for his take on who the NBA’s GOAT is and received an eye-opening response […]

During a recent visit to the 2024 Paris Olympics, NFL legend Tom Brady shared his playful vision for a Team USA football team composed entirely of NBA stars. In a vlog that caught the attention of many sports fans, Brady assembled a lineup that mixed basketball’s top talents in a gridiron game of fantasy football. […]

The NBA released its full schedule for the 2024 In-Season Tournament, and New York basketball fans will have one matchup circled on their calendars. The Brooklyn Nets will open the tournament, now known as The Emirates NBA Cup, against the New York Knicks on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden. Barring a matchup in the […]

Carmelo Anthony won three gold medals throughout his career, but he wasn’t able to win an NBA championship. Anthony was recently asked if he would replace his three gold medals with a championship, and the former NBA player respectfully declined. There are a few people who disagree with Anthony’s answer, and that includes ESPN’s Stephen […]

While the 2024 Olympics were a masterclass in American basketball dominance, it was also an open audition for some. If it wasn’t for Australian guard Patty Mills’s heroics during the Paris Olympics, he might not have signed a deal with the Utah Jazz. The same can be said for French forward Guerschon Yabusele, who has […]

Gilbert Arenas and Dwyane Wade had some good battles on the court back in the day, but the truth is that neither liked playing each other. Their competitive spirit always came out, but against each other, they would always give their best. On The OGs podcast, Udonis Haslem confirmed to Arenas that Wade didn’t like […]

In a candid revelation on the latest episode of “The Ogs” podcast, hosted by Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller featuring guest Gilbert Arenas, Miller shared a humorous yet telling incident from his early NBA career involving Shaquille O’Neal, the league’s legendary center. During the podcast, Miller recalled a particular game where he attempted to play […]

The Boston Celtics are not going anywhere. Anyone who wants them will get them, one of the best rosters in recent memory, for the next several seasons despite the franchise being put up for sale. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis just won it all in their first season together, […]

Patty Mills may be done playing for Australia in international competition, but that doesn’t mean that his NBA career is also done and dusted. On Wednesday morning, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Mills has signed with the Utah Jazz on a one-year, $3.3 million deal. Mills will be reuniting with Jazz head coach Will […]

Stephen Curry is many things. The face of the Golden State Warriors is a four-time NBA champion, two-time MVP, a 3-point shooting phenomenon, a future Hall of Famer and now an Olympics gold medalist. But beyond his legendary accolades, No. 30 is who so many young players aspire to become on the court. His inimitable […]

The Golden State Warriors whiffed yet again on one of their major trade targets, with Lauri Markkanen signing a huge extension with the Utah Jazz and rendering himself unable to be traded this season in the process. It looks as though the Dubs are more than happy to enter the 2024-25 season with more or […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry put on an all-time performance as he led the United States to a gold medal in Men’s Basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Even his coaches were amazed with what they saw. Gonzaga head coach and Team USA assistant coach Mark Few spoke about Curry’s incredible shooting […]

Former All-Star John Wall last played an NBA game during the 2022-2023 season with the Los Angeles Clippers. He made 34 appearances for the team before they traded him to the Houston Rockets in February of that year, although the Rockets waived him just three days later. In his last NBA season, Wall posted his […]

The New York Knicks are amid one of the most exciting times in franchise history. The Knicks won their most amount of regular season games during the 2023-24 season since 2013 and possess a plethora of talent. Their squad is led by star point guard Jalen Brunson. In early August, Brunson had an encounter with […]

Could Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki have spent part of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks? Maybe not, but Nowitzki does have a big appreciation for the city of Milwaukee. Nowitzki, who was drafted by the Bucks before being traded to the Mavericks on draft night, shared his positive opinion of Milwaukee in an appearance […]

If the term “hater” exists in the dictionary, it should also feature a photo of Skip Bayless trolling LeBron James. For at least a decade, Bayless has hated on LeBron, no matter what he does, even winning another Olympic gold medal for his country in the recent 2024 Paris games. The sports analyst has criticized […]

Spurs fans excited to watch the first-time duo of Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul should tune in to opening night of the 2024-25 NBA season. The team has just released its schedule for the season, and first on the list is a road game against the Dallas Mavericks, headlined by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics did not just mark the end of an era for Team USA men’s basketball. It also provided many fans with the opportunity to realize one of their hoops fantasies– seeing LeBron James and Stephen Curry play in a legitimate competition together as teammates. Some believe the dynamic duo’s triumphant display on […]

The Olympics were a big sign of what’s coming in Victor Wembanyama’s second year in the league. While France gave Team USA a massive scare throughout the game, they had to settle for a silver medal finish in Paris. Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs are all geared up for a big leap in […]

Former NBA player John Wall is stirring excitement and speculation about a possible return to the league after a standout performance in the Miami Pro League, as seen in a recent mixtape posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Wall, known for his dynamic play and agility on the court, demonstrated that he retains much […]

Steve Clifford’s net worth in 2024 is $4 million. The former NCAA Division II coach came a long way to be the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. But after consecutive seasons with the Hornets finishing near the bottom of the NBA, Clifford agreed to step down and move to a front-office position with the […]

Recently, NBA Hall of Famer and television broadcaster Charles Barkley announced that he would be staying with Turner Sports for the duration of his contract despite the NBA signing a new television deal to move their coverage away from TNT after 2025. Many correctly assessed that Barkley’s retirement announcement less than two months ago was […]

Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony recently made headlines with his views on the value of Olympic gold medals versus an NBA championship ring. During a podcast interview with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Anthony offered a reflective take on his illustrious career and the significance of his Olympic achievements. The conversation took an intriguing turn […]

Ben Simmons’ net worth in 2024 is $80 million. Simmons is a power forward for the Brooklyn Nets. He is a three-time All-Star, one-time All-NBA Team player, two-time All-Defensive First Team selection, All-Rookie First Team selection, former Rookie of the Year, and a former league leader in steals. Let’s take a closer look at Ben […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics are over, and Tyrese Haliburton can now reflect on how far he’s come. The Indiana Pacers star went from idolizing LeBron James to winning gold medals with him. Haliburton posted the evidence, via his social media. my mom sent me these pics this morning, life crazy lol pic.twitter.com/nYJMM3PdKb — Tyrese Haliburton […]

Retired NBA star guard Muggsy Bogues is reminding Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry about their past. Bogues is sharing an old photograph of Curry as a young man guarding Bogues on the basketball court. Bogues was wearing a Toronto Raptors warm-up outfit. Muggsy Bogues shared this classic throwback of him and a young Steph […]

NBA 2K25 MyGM offers several perks to improve your team, some of which stem from your backstory. Furthermore, at level 12, you earn an exclusive perk based on your backstory which may or may not make a difference in winning rings for your franchise. Therefore, we listed all perks in NBA 2K25’s MyGM mode for […]

In a recent episode of Paul George’s “Podcast P,” Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young revisited the intense playoff rivalry between the Hawks and the New York Knicks, including a memorable encounter with a young Knicks fan. The 2021 first-round playoff series, which the Hawks won in five games despite New York having home-court advantage, left […]

Paul George was the biggest name on the move this offseason, as he left the Los Angeles Clippers in order to team up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey on the Philadelphia 76ers. Now on a quest to bring a title back to Philadelphia instead of Los Angeles, George will be greeted with mixed reviews […]