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The extended family of the Phoenix Suns and the rest of the NBA has suffered a loss today with the passing of longtime announcer Al McCoy at the age of 91. He was the longest-tenured announcer in the league’s history, having served from 1972 before his retirement last year. Shortly after the passing was made […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter the 2024-25 season with high expectations. After advancing to the 2024 NBA Finals and losing, the Mavs want to get back to the title series and win. Under the leadership of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dallas is set up well. However, rising second-year center Dereck Lively II will also […]

When it comes to sneaker wars, there’s no doubt that adidas has established itself in the market as one of the top brands in the same conversation as the likes of Nike and Jordan. Throughout NBA history, Adidas has played a huge role in helping some of the biggest superstars make their moments in the […]

Shaquille O’Neal has raised a significant question about the Boston Celtics’ ability to defend their NBA title. After the Celtics completed one of the most commanding playoff runs in recent history, finishing with a 16-3 record and capturing their first NBA championship since 2008, O’Neal, a former Celtic himself, expressed doubts about the level of […]

Fans are concerned about NBA legend Michael Jordan after a recent picture of the Hall of Fame guard at a Barcelona game surfaced on social media. After fans gushed over Jordan selling his $14.9 million mansion earlier this week, MJ was photographed at a Monaco versus Barcelona soccer match. The picture from the event sparked […]

The Sacramento Kings have mercifully returned to being a competent and competitive basketball franchise the last two seasons, but they are still seeking their first playoff series win since 2004. After signing DeMar DeRozan to a three-year, $73.7 million contract in free agency, the organization is entering a potential make-or-break 2024-25 campaign. One has to […]

Although Nike, Adidas, and Jordan have been the biggest brands when it comes to sneaker deals in the NBA, Chinese sports brands are giving NBA players more options to cash in. Furthermore, since entering the NBA, it’s safe to say that their respective brands have grown exponentially. In fact, some of the biggest NBA stars […]

Nike is one of the biggest shoe brands in the world today. The brand also makes its presence felt in the NBA, given its popularity among the best basketball players in the world. Here’s the 10 all-time greatest Nike NBA players, ranked. Honorable Mention: Michael Jordan  Michael Jordan is arguably the GOAT of basketball. Although […]

Anthony Edwards is never shy about voicing his opinion. However, one of his commercials to promote his signature shoe with Adidas caused quite a bit of attention. It happened right after the Minnesota Timberwolves were eliminated from the 2024 playoffs and Adidas released a commercial titled “Receipts.” This was a 51-second commercial that featured Edwards shooting […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently in a rebuild. A process that’s started since Damian Lillard was shipped off to Milwaukee, the team’s start from scratch hasn’t really been a pleasing sight from a spectator’s standpoint. The Blazers finished with a measly 21-61 record last season, putting them at the very bottom of the Western […]

Adrian Wojnarowski created a stir in the sports media landscape when he announced his retirement as an NBA insider on Wednesday. While some lauded his decision, others criticized how his exit was framed. Adam Schefter’s remarks, implying that Wojnarowski was stepping down for a better quality of life despite significant financial offers, particularly ruffled Bill […]

Austin Reaves has taken quite the path on his journey to the pros. Going from Wichita State through the University of Oklahoma before landing with the Los Angeles Lakers is quite uncommon. If not for the right mentors, the wily wing might have never made it to the G League much less the glamor of […]

Joakim Noah was one of the best defensive centers of his time. He was mobile enough to cover plenty of ground on the perimeter, and he was sturdy enough to withstand bulky scorers in the post. He was also an active passing lane pest and he protected the rim with ease. The Chicago Bulls would […]

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have been linked rivals going back to Wilt Chamberlin’s days. It is not often the two franchises have stars team up but LeBron James revealed what Stephen Curry was like in the Olympics while playing for Team USA. It was not the first interaction since the two […]

Team USA brought home their fifth straight Olympics gold medal this summer with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James at the helm. It was James’ third gold medal and it’s not a stretch to suggest that Team USA might have been in trouble had he not been on the roster. But prior to the actual […]

Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges put on a show for the live audience at Central Park during The Roommates Show. The longtime friends and former Villanova teammates, now both with the New York Knicks, engaged in playful trash talk that hinted at an exciting season ahead. Bridges wasted no time taking shots at Brunson during […]

The Golden State Warriors will have to share some space in Steph Curry’s trophy cabinet with more than just a few Olympics Gold Medals. The Curry family is likely to put the glowing compliments from Jonathan Kuminga on a plaque as well. Kuminga’s relationship with Warriors coach Steve Kerr is on solid ground. Still, the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting ramped up for training camp and Ja Morant plans to do so in style. Morant released another sneak peek of the newest highly anticipated release from his signature Nike line. The are five Nike Ja 2 colorways starting to hit the streets but this inside look was of a one-of-one […]

One of the biggest talking points amongst Golden State Warriors fans the past couple of seasons has been head coach Steve Kerr’s handling of Jonathan Kuminga. The Warriors drafted the talented young forward with their lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but he hasn’t always featured prominently in the team’s rotation. But with the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has seen his role increase over the course of his young career, and now it’s almost time for the Warriors to give him his second contract. However, the two sides have not been able to agree on a deal as the NBA season rapidly approaches. Despite the uncertainty, Kuminga […]

The New York Knicks pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason in acquiring wing Mikal Bridges in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The trade reunites Bridges with his former Villanova teammates in Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart. And speaking of former teammates, Bridges recently appeared on an episode of […]

We’ve got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 3 answers to help players earn free rewards. For newcomers, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game show hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. The show itself features a wide variety of content from real player interviews to fan highlights and more. However, we know most users watch […]

Just days before the first day of training camp, the Brooklyn Nets will have their star guard Ben Simmons, even if he isn’t a perfect fit for this roster,  fully available with no restrictions to begin training camp on Tuesday, October 1. Simmons’ agent Bernie Lee confirmed the training camp news with NBA insider Chris […]

The Philadelphia 76ers managed to lock up franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid on Friday, with the big man signing a three-year, $193 million max deal. Embiid announced the extension on Instagram and made it clear he’d like to play in the City of Brotherly Love for the rest of his career. Following the deal, Kendrick Perkins […]

Making plays to create the best shot is a key ingredient for successful NBA teams. Given that open shots for high -percentage shots put points on the board, this doesn’t come as a surprise. However, NBA players are just humans too. As a result, they aren’t always going to make their shots. While NBA players […]

The Houston Rockets have decided to buy former first-round pick AJ Griffin out of his contract due to the forward’s wishes to step away from the NBA and the game of basketball, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Griffin, 21, was recently traded this offseason to the Rockets from the Atlanta Hawks in a cost-saving […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves recently offered a unique perspective on LeBron James’ approach to basketball, particularly when it comes to one-on-one matchups. During an appearance with BustaJack Golf, Reaves discussed his willingness to take on any challenger in a one-on-one game, saying, “I’ll play anyone 1-on-1. I’m not saying I’m gonna win, but […]

There’s no question that the New York Knicks have a close-knit group, and it all starts with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. The two played on the same college team and won a 2016 national championship with Villanova, and they are back together on the Knicks. Both players were recently on the Late Show with […]

There’s no doubt that the NBA Draft is a great avenue for NBA teams to upgrade their roster with the bevy amount of young talent. But while drafting promising players is a great way for making key roster additions, that isn’t the only way for teams to change up their roster. In fact, teams can […]

The Denver Nuggets signed veteran guard Russell Westbrook to a two-year, $6.8 million deal over the summer. The nine-time All-Star isn’t the same player he used to be, but while entering his 16th NBA season, the Nuggets are hoping he can help them return to the NBA Finals. Westbrook, 35, is already preparing for 2024-25. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have agreed on a three-year, $192.9 million contract extension. Embiid, through all the turbulence of his time in Philadelphia, appears to be set to become a Sixer for life. This extension Embiid put pen to paper on will be tacked onto the final two years of his current deal, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving appears to be in mid-season form already and NBA training camps have not even started yet. Irving is currently on his China tour and was seen playing basketball at a youth camp. He wasn’t taking it too easy, though, displaying his elite handles, per Kyrie Center. Kyrie was putting on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his son Bronny James are back in the lab practicing for the upcoming season. As he posted a recent workout video, LeBron is in great shape for 2024-25. The 40-year-old veteran recently gave his son Bronny advice on social media earlier this month before dishing on his first experience […]

The Brooklyn Nets are signing Chinese star Yongxi “Jacky” Cui to a two-way contract, the team announced Friday. Cui played his last two seasons in the Chinese Basketball Association, averaging 14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists on 45/36/81 shooting splits over 99 appearances. Before that, the 6-foot-6 forward attended the NBA’s Global Academy in […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid got married to longtime girlfriend Anne de Paula, a Brazilian model, in July 2023. Recently, Embiid secured immense wealth for his family by signing a three-year, $193 million extension with the Sixers, which means Embiid’s net worth of $85 million will only continue to grow. For now, we will get […]

The San Antonio Spurs have something great brewing, and they’ve been more than content to go the slow burn route in building a contending team around generational prospect Victor Wembanyama. They have stuck to their guns amid rumors linking them to blockbuster trades for All-Stars such as Trae Young, and this seems to be the […]

There have always been hilarious NBA narratives that are discussed on social media, podcasts, and other places where people have a platform to share their opinions. One of the topics that has been discussed for a while is who is considered a “hooper” when playing basketball. There hasn’t been a stern definition of what it […]

It was a long offseason for the Golden State Warriors, who began the summer by saying goodbye to Klay Thompson and spent time afterward trying to land Paul George and Lauri Markkanen. A trade for the Utah Jazz star, in particular, seemed possible but ultimately did not get done after the Warriors reportedly refused to […]

Masai Ujiri is one of the most respected executives in the NBA. Not only has Ujiri been with the Toronto Raptors since 2013, but he has turned this franchise into a contender numerous times, including in 2019, when the Raptors seized their first championship in team history. Due to his passion and commitment to winning, […]