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The Memphis Grizzlies could have one of their best seasons of the 2020s era in 2024-25. Memphis is set to receive the services of star point guard Ja Morant back from a season-ending shoulder injury. However, Morant is not just focused on the Grizzlies’ success. He gave Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson major props for […]

Tony Parker is easily one of the best players to ever play for the San Antonio Spurs. During his playing years, he played an instrumental role in leading the Spurs to four NBA championships with the 2007 run earning him the Finals MVP. In addition to championships, Parker is also a six time All-Star and […]

While on ESPN, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins was asked what move this offseason will move the needle the most, and he said the New York Knicks’ acquisition of Mikal Bridges is that move while comparing him to Jrue Holiday joining the Boston Celtics. “I’m going with the New York Knicks getting Mikal Bridges,” Kendrick […]

As an alum who’s no stranger to his alma mater, Boston Celtics champion guard Derrick White is a fan of Colorado football. He made an appearance alongside his Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown last season. This year, he was honored at homecoming, where Colorado beat North Dakota State 31-26 in Week 1. However, plans went awry […]

The Brooklyn Nets were a Kevin Durant toe away from eliminating the eventual NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals. If that phenomenal two-point tying bucket becomes a heart-stopping 3-pointer, then history looks upon the Durant-Kyrie Irving-James Harden experiment much differently. Fast forward to the summer of 2024, and the Nets have […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo is popular for being the older brother of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. As a teammate and brother of the Greek Freak, the older Antetokounmpo has found some success in the NBA, highlighted by winning an NBA championship in 2021. Antetokounmpo also has built a net worth of $5 million from his pro […]

The end-of-year holidays are quickly approaching and it’s a busy time for all sneakerheads as they try to gift sneakers to their loved ones and stock up on releases they’ve had their own eyes on. It’s not very contentious that Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards dropped the hottest basketball sneaker of the year with his […]

Jordan Brand and Nike are planning on 2025 becoming one of their biggest calendar years in terms of releases we’ve seen in recent memory. Already slating classic pairs to return like the Air Jordan 5 “Grape” and the Air Jordan 10 “Shadow,” we’ll see yet another edition of the Air Jordan 3 grace the upcoming […]

The NBA offseason is a time for reflection of the previous year and relaxation prior to the upcoming campaign. NBA stars are doing everything they can to get their bodies and minds in alignment during their free time, but it’s also a period where we see many stars advance and promote their signature brands and […]

The Brooklyn Nets are turning the page to a new era in 2024-25. Owner Joe Tsai and General Manager Sean Marks committed to a full rebuild by trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks and regaining control of their 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets. According to several NBA analysts, the […]

Michael Jordan’s mansion is still for sale. Jordan is regarded as the GOAT of basketball by diehard NBA fans around the world thanks to his crazy athleticism and ability to win NBA championships. In fact, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a pair of three-peats, leading to a total of six NBA championships and Finals […]

While Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan isn’t considering retirement anytime soon, he understands why Philadelphia 76ers veteran Kyle Lowry wants to retire with the Toronto Raptors one day. Lowry spent eight seasons with the Raptors, where he won an NBA title in 2019. DeRozan believes he would have won a championship had he stayed. Instead, […]

In their quest to make it back to the playoffs during the 2024-25 NBA season, the Sacramento Kings have been busy in recent weeks as far as coming up with a plan for their final roster spot. This offseason has been eventful for the Kings, as Malik Monk signed a new four-year contract to remain […]

The NBA season is right around the corner as preseason begins in just a couple of weeks, and the regular season will tip off in a little over the month. The Chicago Bulls will start preseason action on October 8th, and they will start the regular season on October 23rd. This is a big season […]

It’s almost time for the NBA season to ramp up, and there are always lists that come out to predict who are the best players and teams in the league. Patrick Beverley, who is now playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C., gave his list of who he thinks are the top five power forwards in […]

The Houston Rockets will have a big decision to make soon on high-flying shooting guard Jalen Green, as he is on tract to become a restricted free agent after the 2024-25 NBA season. Green has his $12.48 million option for the next season picked up by the Rockets, but there are no guarantees beyond that. […]

Who are the best players in the NBA? It seems like basketball fans are always asking this question before a new season, which is why everyone always throws together their list of the Top 100 NBA players. However, in doing so, many players are often forgotten and overlooked because they aren’t listed as the best […]

New Sacramento Kings swingman DeMar DeRozan knows trades are hard for players, and he also knows the struggle of pro athletes to maintain their mental health. As much as we admire them for their skill and net worth, we might forget that they are human, too. Constant mockery for bad performances or emotional stress from […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green knows a thing or two about sports’ hardest hitters, as reflected in his interview with Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon. In an episode of the podcast “Why Is Draymond Green Talking about Football?” the RB sat down with Green and Jordan Schultz to list down his picks of […]

The New York Knicks appear to be headed towards a training camp battle for their final roster spot. Last week, the Knicks agreed to a non-guaranteed camp deal with veteran wing Landry Shamet. And on Sunday, the Knicks continued to add to their camp roster with the singing of veteran forward Marcus Morris Sr. as […]

It’s not rare to see NBA and soccer players watch each other games or mimic celebrations, but it is quite unique to see one of the best athletes ever pay homage to another. And that’s exactly what Lionel Messi did during Inter Miami’s latest match, as he tapped into his inner Stephen Curry. Curry has […]

Entering his second season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Ricky Council IV doesn’t know exactly what his role will be. But with a full year of NBA experience under his belt, he has a much better idea of what to expect and a spot on the Sixers’ main roster. Council is one of the 76ers’ main […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have championship aspirations as implied by Jeanie Buss as it will be off the back of superstar LeBron James who turns 40-years old in December and is entering his 22nd season in the NBA. However, there have been people in the NBA world that has said the Lakers star in James […]

College football is an old man’s game. That was likely always the case. NFL Draft requirements mean that, more often than not, the best players in the NCAA are elder statesmen, especially when compared to standouts in other collegiate sports like basketball and hockey. But in the case of Colorado State Rams kicker Jordan Noyes, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sure to be under the microscope this upcoming season as they usher in the JJ Redick era. There’s always eyes on a LeBron James team, but that’s not the only reason why fans will be tuning in. The Lakers are preparing for the debut of Bronny James’ rookie season, and […]

Since Victor Wembanyama arrived in the NBA, there’s been an increase in awareness towards long, lanky 7-foot players with versatile skill-sets. Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol possesses a similar frame to Wembanyama, and former NBA star Ralph Sampson recently dropped high praise for him as per Dana Scott of the Arizona Republic. “Bol Bol is […]

A still-unknown lower-body injury has forced Quinn Ewers out of Texas football’s matchup against the UTSA Roadrunners. In Ewers’ place, Arch Manning has played lights out. With just over 13 minutes left to play, Manning has 223 passing yards and four touchdowns as well as three carries for 53 yards and a rushing touchdown. In […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Christian Koloko, a seven-foot center and rim protector, who was forced out of the league because of a blood clot issue. After being waived by the Toronto Raptors on January 17, he was placed on the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play panel, a group of doctors reviewing medical records to determine whether a […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has drawn comparisons to many greats throughout his first season, from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Hakeem Olajuwon and even Michael Jordan. On Friday, he made headlines once again when Hall-of-Fame player Ralph Sampson dropped a bold claim about Wembanyama. “Wembanyama’s a different player at a different time of basketball,” Sampson […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was on tour visiting China with his Nike brand after capturing a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics with Team USA. Brandin Podziemski, head coach Steve Kerr, and the Warriors are gearing up for a new era of basketball. After 13 seasons with Golden State, Klay Thompson agreed to a […]

Will Luka Doncic win the 2024-25 NBA MVP Award? Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas is a believer in Doncic’s chances. While speaking on his show, Gil’s Arena, Arenas explained why he is so confident in Doncic heading into the new campaign. “I don’t want to put this type of pressure on him, I’d be surprised […]

Klay Thompson is fired up to be on the Dallas Mavericks. In fact, Thompson recently watched a Mavs’ 2011 NBA Finals video. Thompson addressed his decision to watch the video while speaking to reporters at the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic on Saturday, via Abby Jones of DLLS Sports. “Just an incredible group that persevered… […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Isaac Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract extension on Saturday, securing the Cavs’ starting frontcourt alongside center Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Cleveland used its Bird Rights to extend Mobley’s rookie deal on a five-year, $224.3 million contract before Allen inked a three-year, $91 million extension in August. However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a much-needed signing on Saturday. After they lost Christian Wood due to knee surgery, they regained their depth by signing former Toronto Raptors big man Christian Koloko, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Koloko finds himself in a nice situation for him. The former Arizona big man averaged 3.1 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ main focus this offseason has been keeping their roster intact in an effort to finally reach their full potential. That mission is carrying on full speed ahead, following the team’s latest move. The Cavs and forward Isaac Okoro have come to terms on a three-year, 38 million contract, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

While fans are locking in their record predictions for the upcoming Denver Nuggets season, one has to wonder if the team got better, worse, or stayed the same. With the bevy of predictions for the Nuggets this season, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas gave some of his own on his self-titled show that could cause […]

The New York Knicks are unquestionably a better team right now than they were one year ago. After trading for OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa last December, they engineered a blockbuster deal with the Brooklyn News for Mikal Bridges this offseason. They also put together a strong body of work in the 2024 NBA Draft […]

Emerging from the emotional whirlwind of “The Bachelorette,” Jenn Tran recently shared a candid glimpse into her life and love interests on “The Viall Files” podcast. While still nursing a broken heart from her recent breakup, Tran playfully confessed her admiration for Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, unabashedly declaring him the “hottest man alive.” However, […]

The New York Knicks got exposed during the playoffs last season due to their lack of bench depth. With training camp coming up soon, the Knicks just made a significant move to solidify the back-end of their rotation by signing former Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet. Shamet is signing a one-year deal with the Knicks, […]