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Toronto Raptors swingman Bruce Brown is set to miss the start of training camp and the NBA preseason after undergoing an arthroscopic surgical procedure on his right knee, the team announced on Friday. As a result of this surgical procedure, Brown will be re-evaluated in three weeks, right before the start of the 2024-25 NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024 offseason has been a busy one with perhaps the most notable move involving the team being the departure of longtime sharpshooter Klay Thompson. While the Warriors managed to bring in Buddy Hield as a potential replacement for Thompson, they needed an influx of talent even when Thompson was on their […]

The past one and a half seasons have been tough for the Brooklyn Nets organization. Just as the Nets were hitting their stride in the post-James Harden era, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving decided to bail on the team, setting them on a downward spiral. The organization, after one year of trying to remain semi-competitive […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks is taking a page out of his old playbook as he enters his second rebuild. He’s taking chances on low-risk reclamation projects, and plenty of them. In his latest move, he signed Amari Bailey to an Exhibit 10 contract, first reported by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and confirmed by ClutchPoints, […]

Months after the signing of Paul George and the contract extension of Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers still had room for one more huge move. The team signed Joel Embiid to a maximum extension worth $193 over three years. The extension keeps Embiid signed to the 76ers through the 2027-28 NBA season with a player […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have some high hopes heading into the 2024-25 campaign, and while that’s due to the strong offseason the team has put together, the main reason for their high hopes is superstar center Joel Embiid. The Cameroonian big man is arguably the most dominant player in the league, and when he’s on the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023 season was forgetful. Very forgetful, in fact, if one were to look at it from a competitive standpoint, rather than a point of view that focuses on player development. With injuries occurring left and right, the Grizzlies’ three-year playoff steak ended as they found themselves near the bottom of the standings. […]

With training camp approaching in less than two weeks, the Magic made several roster moves on Thursday night, signing guards Mac McClung, Javonte Smart, and Ethan Thompson to Exhibit 10 deals, as announced by President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman. The terms of the deals are not disclosed per team policy. The 6’2” McClung played […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in for a new challenge this season, with a new coach and a new system, though for LeBron James, things are business as usual as he enters Year 22. In a workout video, James wowed fans with his peak physical condition that contributed to his longevity in the NBA. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a lot to be thankful for this year, and one of them is superstar hitter Shohei Ohtani signing with LA prior to the season. In their 20-4 victory against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, Ohtani started the MLB’s 50-50 club, hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in one […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani went 6-6 with three home runs during the team’s 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Ohtani also became the first player to reach the 50-50 club. Ohtani’s historic day led to no shortage of reaction from around the sports world. In fact, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron […]

The New York Knicks have been active of late. They signed a few players who would probably crack the rotation of most teams. Unfortunately for the players in question, the Knicks are far deeper than most teams, and none are likely to lock down a regular role. Still, these additions bolster an already incredibly versatile roster, […]

Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson shared his excitement on social media Thursday following the news of a WNBA expansion team coming to Portland. Thompson, who spent much of his childhood in Oregon, expressed his enthusiasm by reposting an announcement from Portland Thorns FC on his Instagram story. The announcement by the NWSL team welcomed the WNBA […]

As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Bronny James approach their first NBA season as teammates, another son of LeBron, Bryce James, says he would beat his dad in a 1-on-1 game. Bryce was asked who would win in a hypothetical 1-on-1 between him and his father, LeBron, in a video posted by the […]

The Brooklyn Nets will retire Vince Carter’s No. 15 jersey during a Jan. 25 home matchup with the Miami Heat, the team announced Thursday. “We are thrilled to honor former Nets player Vince Carter, who contributed so much to this organization both on and off the court,” said Nets owner Joe Tsai. “He is an […]

Weeks before preseason, New York Knicks fans are already missing their former center, Isaiah Hartenstein, after watching a recent video of him working out with his new teammates. Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. And he looks like he’s in great shape as he drains a three, blocks a […]

The NBA offseason is winding down, and preseason basketball is upon us. Nothing is better than the start of a new season, and plenty of storylines fuel what will be a very unpredictable 2024-25 season. With training camps around the NBA set to begin at the start of October, perhaps the biggest question fans want […]

As the NBA season approaches, Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal has called out a plethora of players. This time, he went after Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons on a recent episode of The Big Podcast. “Ben is sensitive right,” O’Neal said. “He came in with a lot of hype, played nobody. When he got exposed, we saw […]

In a recent episode of The Big Podcast With Shaq, Shaquille O’Neal doubled down on his already harsh comments about Rudy Gobert. O’Neal isn’t one to mince words about modern day big man, as he’s made his thoughts known on JaValle McGee, Joel Embiid and even Nikola Jokić as he won his third MVP this past season. […]

Earlier this offseason, the Denver Nuggets raised eyebrows when it was announced that they would be signing free agent guard Russell Westbrook after his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets were in desperate need of guard depth after the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope this offseason, and although Westbrook may not be a perfect […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is reportedly preparing to submit a bid for a WNBA expansion franchise, aiming to bring professional women’s basketball back to Houston. According to sources familiar with the matter, Fertitta’s proposal is expected to be made within the next few weeks. The timeline for when the WNBA will officially award its […]

At some point, every NBA organization goes through dramatic changes. As good as the Golden State Warriors were from 2015-19, winning three titles in this span, this organization still saw superstar forward Kevin Durant depart for the Brooklyn Nets following a torn Achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals. This offseason, change has once again impacted […]

There are plenty of reasons to be excited for the Indiana Pacers. They have as bright of a future as any team in the NBA, thanks in large part to the impressive core they have built with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam at the forefront. They even made it all the way to the Eastern […]

Unfortunately, injuries are part of the game of basketball. In fact, even the best basketball players in the world fall to injury. However, there have been cases in the NBA when players get injured for the most bizarre reasons. In fact, some injuries aren’t even related to basketball. Here’s the 10 most unusual injury causes […]

Jenn Tran, former star of The Bachelorette, is keeping fans on their toes after NBA player Max Strus followed her on Instagram, HoopsHype reports. Days before the social media move, Jenn had publicly declared her crush on the Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard during her appearance on Nick Viall’s Viall Files podcast. With charm and humor, […]

The Boston Celtics will be coming into the season trying to win a second championship in a row, and it’s up to the leaders of the team to guide them. Head coach Joe Mazzulla has shown that he’s the right person to lead the team, while Jayson Tatum has been the leader on the basketball […]

Former NBA star Antoine Walker recently made an appearance on the ‘Forgotten Seasons’ podcast, where he offered a rare glimpse into the unique leadership style of Michael Jordan. Known for his relentless competitiveness and ironclad focus, Jordan also had a surprising side to him — one that valued balance and fun, even during the grind […]

Change is always inevitable for NBA rosters. It comes in many different forms. From major occurrences like groundbreaking trades to minor adjustments such as rotation tweaks, teams constantly make changes with the goal of improvement in mind. Ideally, more activity transpires among teams in the middle and bottom of the pack, since of course, longer […]

Today, Minnesota Timberwolves icon Kevin Garnett is celebrated as an NBA champion and a legend with an extraordinary work ethic and fierce competitive drive. However, early in his career, that same competitive fire landed him in hot water when he overstepped in front of Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan. The game took place in February […]

Ray Allen is embracing the challenges of aging with a bit of social media humor and a lot of grace. Allen, the legendary NBA sharpshooter, recently shared a candid and humorous post on Instagram about his struggles with aging and eyesight. The good news is some glasses will help the Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer […]

In the summer of 2011, Chris Paul was destined to a trade from New Orleans to Hollywood. The only thing nobody knew was whether he’d start the season as the point guard of the LA Lakers or Clippers.  While the Clippers eventually won the CP3 sweepstakes (thanks to former commissioner David Stern’s intervention), it makes […]

NBA fans and media members are still coping with the news of ESPN Senior Insider Adrian Wojnarowski’s retirement from the reporting industry. Wojnarowski, known for his trusted reporting on NBA news and “Woj bombs” is leaving behind his X (formerly Twitter) endeavors to be the GM of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. However, Wojnarowski […]

On Sunday, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley sounded the Gjallarhorn, energizing the crowd and marking the start of the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. While Conley was in Minneapolis for the Vikings game, burglars targeted his west-metro home, police reported on Wednesday. Mike Conley’s house being burglarized According to a […]

Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic have both shattered the stereotype of the “soft European”. They might not be the most athletic professional basketball players on the planet, but they have more than made up for it with their top-tier basketball IQ, incredible touch from all scoring levels, as well as their ball skills that make […]

As of the 2023-24 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup currently consists of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura. However, the lineup could change heading into the 2024-25 season after the training camp results. This will all depend on what the new set of talent could show during […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are relatively intact coming off their Western Conference Finals appearance, minus the departure of Kyle Anderson to the Golden State Warriors. However, the team still felt the need to add shooting depth to their training camp roster, so the Timberwolves signed former college sharpshooter Jaedon LeDee to an Exhibit 10 deal. The […]

Many big men throughout NBA history have struggled to play a long and productive career in the league. For example, the 7-foot-6 Yao Ming played only eight seasons for the Houston Rockets before injuries forced him to retire. The same thing happened to Ralph Sampson. Now, ex-Golden State Warriors big man Paul Mokeski issued a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have become notorious for consistently popping up on the trade rumors. In recent memory, many believed that players like Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, or Trae Young would end up suiting up for the Purple and Gold. However, these deals never came to fruition. But that doesn’t mean it’s no longer possible […]

Two NBA stars have joined forces on the sneaker front as Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry recently welcomed Sacramento Kings’ De’Aaron Fox as the first signature athlete under his Curry Brand derivative of Under Armour. Recently unveiling the newest signature sneaker for De’Aaron Fox, fans got a closer look at the Curry Fox 1 as […]