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Former HBCU star Javonte Cook is getting a shot to join a Western Conference contender in the NBA. The former Winston-Salem State standout is expected to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Per Yahoo Sports, an Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year agreement with a minimum salary that is not guaranteed. […]

From HBCU standout to NBA legend, Ben Wallace’s story is one for the ages. Undrafted in ’96, he defied the odds with grit and determination. Ben Wallace’s basketball journey began with a chance encounter with NBA legend Charles Oakley. Wallace hadn’t fully committed to playing basketball as he was a standout football player. However saved […]

Entering his 17th NBA season, Russell Westbrook joins Nikola Jokic, the league’s reigning MVP and the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets, in their pursuit of returning to the NBA Finals. The Nuggets, who the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated in the second round of last year’s playoffs, will look to make a deeper push in 2025. After a […]

At some point, the Washington Wizards will emerge from their rebuilding process, something that fans of the team believe has been going on ever since they made it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 2017. To say the last few seasons have been bleak for the Wizards would be an understatement, as Washington has consistently […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton will be honored by the Portland Trail Blazers throughout the 2024-25 season. The Blazers announced that they will wear a band with Walton’s No. 32 on their jersey for the entirety of the upcoming season. They will also hold a special tribute night to the legend as part of […]

Allen Iverson is one of the best guards to ever step foot in the NBA. In his decorated NBA career, Iverson collected 11 All-Star Game appearances, seven All-NBA Team selections, the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, four scoring titles, and one NBA MVP. In fact, thanks to his iconic performances, the Philadelphia 76ers even […]

As new Denver Nuggets star Russell Westbrook prepares for the upcoming season and first in his current stint, there is no doubt that he bring a wealth of experience to a team that has already experienced success at the highest level. With fans locking in their record predictions for the Nuggets with Westbrook, he spoke […]

The Philadelphia 76ers do not share their city with a WNBA team right now, nor have they ever. But they hope to in the future as the league expands. Philadelphia is the largest city by population that does not currently have a WNBA team, save for Houston, which previously had a team and whose NBA […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone recently offered high praise for Russell Westbrook’s defense during the team’s media day, highlighting a dimension of the former MVP’s game that often goes unnoticed. Westbrook, who signed with the Nuggets this offseason following a buyout with the Utah Jazz after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers, is […]

After NBA veteran Derrick Rose announced his retirement, putting a bow on his 16-year career, fellow NBA players and fans alike showered the 2011 MVP with praise and appreciation, as well as his former franchise in the Chicago Bulls with a special tribute video. Rose, the Chicago-bred star, played six seasons with the Bulls and […]

Zion Williamson has dealt with a lot of criticism over his time in the league, and it looks like he’s ready to quiet the doubters and get back to dominating. In an interview with The Athletic, Williamson spoke about his roller coaster of a career, and at the end, he was asked what fans should expect […]

Success is one word that can define Michael Malone’s tenure with the Denver Nuggets. Since being named the head coach in Denver ahead of the 2015-16 NBA season, Malone has been one of the best coaches in the league, especially when you look at the improvements the Nuggets have made as an organization. In his […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made headlines this week for his comments on superstar Luka Doncic. In a guest appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Cuban said he sees many similarities between Doncic’s game and Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. To Cuban, if you saw either Doncic or Jokic on the street, you wouldn’t […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season just weeks away, the Orlando Magic are preparing for training camp, hoping to build on the momentum from their successful 47-win campaign last season. Despite falling short in the first round of the playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Magic have made notable roster moves, including acquiring veteran guard Kentavious […]

Thanks to the NBA growing into a world-class sport, players are getting paid handsomely to play in the league. While earning millions of dollars is already a huge help to make someone set for life, that isn’t always the case. Of course, even the most successful professional athletes can fall to poverty. Moreover, there was […]

Social media can make anyone look like a superstar these days. Thanks to a viral mixtape that was made when he was in 7th grade, Emoni Bates became a household name. By the time he was 15 years old, scouts and analysts were already calling him one of the best high school basketball prospects since […]

Over the past 24 years, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban watched the NBA evolve from the league’s top breadwinners making a shade under $20 million per year in 2000-01 to Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum signing a $314 million max contract extension in 2024. While Cuban is excited about Klay Thompson joining the Mavericks […]

The Indiana Fever’s playoff run was ended after the Connecticut Sun defeated them in Game 2 on Sept. 25. During the second half of the season, rookie Caitlin Clark elevated her game and helped the team get into the position, and many saw what’s to come for their future. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was […]

Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls legend and former NBA MVP, announced his retirement from professional basketball after 16 seasons. A dynamic point guard with explosive athleticism and a captivating style of play, Rose became a cultural icon, transcending the boundaries of sports and permeating the world of music, particularly hip-hop. Numerous artists, inspired by his […]

After 16 seasons in the NBA, former Chicago Bulls star and basketball legend Derrick Rose decided that it is time to call it a career. Rose has had a very unique career as he was one of the best players in the NBA right from the start, and it looked like he was destined for […]

Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks over the summer, ending the Golden State Warriors’ ‘Splash Brothers’ era alongside Warriors superstar Stephen Curry that had a 13-year run. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr called the signing a “great move” for Thompson, while others wonder how much the […]

During his peak, Derrick Rose was poised to take over the NBA. Back in the day, Rose was the face of the franchise for the Chicago Bulls. As the star point guard for Chicago, Rose carried the Bulls to several top finishes in the Eastern Conference. Furthermore, he also led them to competitive playoff campaigns. […]

Derrick Rose was an electrifying human being on the basketball court. Rose, who the Chicago Bulls selected first overall in the 2008 NBA Draft, later found work with the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Memphis Grizzlies. Over his career, he built quite a resume as a three-time All-Star and onetime […]

This offseason has mostly been one of inactivity for the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead of pushing all their chips to the center of the table with the goal of building the best team they can around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, they have stood pat. With training camp less than a week away, the Lakers […]

It’s unusual to hear a team owner say he believed one of his best players was once a “team killer,” so it must be a good thing Mark Cuban is no longer the owner of the Dallas Mavericks because he did that with Kyrie Irving. Cuban, who sold his majority stake in the Mavericks late […]

With Derrick Rose announcing his retirement from the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Instagram to show some love. LeBron James posted multiple times on his Instagram story, saying “Much love and respect Pooh!!! Salute 🫡” followed by “Forever”, “Immortalized”, and a goat emoji. "Much love and respect Pooh!!! Salute 🫡 Forever […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver had nothing but positive things to say about the New York Knicks at a ceremony for the soon-to-be-open Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School. He spoke about how the organization has evolved and how Jalen Brunson is leading and setting an example for others. “Compliments to the Knicks and Jalen for […]

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle is ready to get rolling in NBA training camp, following his season-ending injury in January. But first, he’s taking time to celebrate his “30 for 3” program. Randle spoke at the opening ceremony for the nation’s first high school with a curriculum designed around a career in basketball […]

The latest NBA 2K25 Update for version 1.5 dropped earlier today, with new Patch Notes detailing fixes for The City, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and more. While the update mostly fixes user-reported issues, it did remove a minor exploit where certain clothing items gave you a REP bonus. But in exchange, they did include a fix a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the process of creating a new arena that will keep them in the city for the foreseeable future. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced an agreement with the team and the legislative gears will soon begin turning on the construction of 76 Place at Market East. In a public meeting at the […]

NBA star Derrick Rose is calling it a career as he has officially announced his retirement. Rose has been in the league since 2008, and he has had quite the up and down career. Rose has an MVP under his belt, but injuries plagued him during his career and made it difficult for Rose to […]

If the 2024-25 NBA season was a player, they would be in the gym’s parking lot making sure everything is in the gear bag before a very important run. The NBA broadcasting battle is already at full bore after all and squeaking sneakers are starting to mark the official start of NBA training camps. The […]

Klay Thompson, one of the NBA’s greatest sharpshooters, made waves in the offseason by swapping his Golden State Warriors jersey for a Dallas Mavericks uniform, shaking up the league. After 13 seasons anchoring the Warriors’ dynasty, 34-year-old Klay Thompson entered free agency. This led to a complicated six-team sign-and-trade deal featuring the Mavericks, 76ers, Hornets, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, just a week or so prior to the start of training camp, made the decision to cut veteran guard Derrick Rose from the roster. Rose was brought in last season by the Grizzlies via free agency to provide some veteran leadership, but he has been deemed expendable just one season into his […]

Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka and new head coach JJ Redick revealed during a press conference that LeBron James trash-talked his Bronny in one of their pickup games. The NBA training camp has commenced and it’s the first time the father-son duo are practicing together in a professional setup. Apparently, blood doesn’t matter […]

Last year, Mark Cuban sold his Mavericks’ majority stake, though he still retained oversight over the team’s basketball operations under President and GM Nico Harrison. At the same time, Cuban was also helping ex-Mavs player Delonte West get back on his feet amid his struggles with substance addiction and mental health issues. However, he eventually […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever saw their playoff lives come to an end on Wednesday night, with the veteran Connecticut Sun team taking care of the upstart, gunslinging squad in Game 2 of their first-round series, 87-81. The Fever, however, have no reason to hang their heads over this result. They still managed to […]

The media landscape was forever altered when ESPN insider and NBA legend Adrian Wojnarowski hit send on that X, formerly Twitter post, announcing his retirement from ESPN. Wojnarowski’s introductory message to the St. Bonaventure basketball program was as short and simple as most of those Woj Bombs. The Class of 1991 alum was brought to […]

With the 2024-25 NBA regular season approaching, plenty of eyes will be on the Boston Celtics. Ahead of the Celtics opening night game against the New York Knicks on Oct. 22, we’ll be making our bold predictions for this year. Boston is coming off the 18th championship in franchise history and are looking to repeat. […]