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Giannis Antetokounmpo has already had himself one heck of a basketball career. He has won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks, and he has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player on two separate occasions. But it’s in the 2024 Paris Olympics where Antetokounmpo feels as though he has achieved the “biggest honor” of […]

The New York Knicks stand at a crossroads as they contemplate offering star forward Julius Randle a substantial $181.5 million contract extension over the next four years. This decision, pivotal for the franchise’s trajectory, hinges not just on financial calculations but also on Randle’s integral role in revitalizing the Knicks and solidifying their competitive stance […]

When the NBA offseason began, the Philadelphia 76ers did not have many players on their active roster due to contracts expiring. In fact, Joel Embiid was one of the only players under contract. Even after re-signing Tyrese Maxey and bringing in several key free agents in order to make a legitimate championship push in the […]

The NBA 2K25 Early Access Details have been revealed, and fans of the series have a chance to play the next 2K game early. Everyone on all platforms (excluding the Switch) can begin playing the game two days early this September. NBA 2K25 brings new gameplay changes in the form of a new dribbling engine, […]

Sneakerheads rejoice as we’ll be seeing yet another classic Air Jordan sneaker receive a revamped and brand new color scheme ahead of the upcoming fall season. In an homage to previous Jordan 4 colorways with similar undertones, we’ll see an all new “White Thunder” scheme to coincide with other Jordan Brand drops later this month. […]

The Washington Wizards have made a series of intriguing moves this offseason. They aim to reshape their roster and climb the Eastern Conference standings. With a blend of young talent and veteran experience, the team has taken calculated risks that could significantly impact their trajectory. Let’s break down the Wizards’ free agency haul and assign […]

Team USA’s head coach, Steve Kerr, couldn’t care less about the backlash received for benching NBA superstars throughout the team’s first two games at the 2024 Summer Olympics. First, Boston Celtic fans caused an uproar when they didn’t see Jayson Tatum play a second in Team USA’s 110-84 win against Serbia. Then, the Philadelphia 76ers’ […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have consistently been a team that punches above its weight. That’s thanks to a combination of youthful exuberance and gritty determination. As the 2024 NBA free agency period comes to a close, the Grizzlies’ front office has been active in enhancing their roster to make up for last season’s frustrations. With a […]

What do the All-Stars on Team USA Men’s Basketball do on off days during the Olympics? This new video circulating on social media should give us an idea. In the humorous video, we see Miami Heat and Team USA big man Bam Adebayo pick up an unexpected sport: fencing. Could we see Adebayo taking the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski is looking like one of the best young players in the NBA. Especially after Klay Thompson’s departure, Podziemski is a crucial part of the Warriors’ young core as they prepare for a post-Splash Brothers world. In a shocking admission, Podziemski reveals that he almost pursued baseball instead of basketball […]

Gordon Hayward announced his retirement from the NBA after a 14-year career, and while he spent the first seven years of his career with the Utah Jazz, the Boston Celtics sent out a congratulatory tweet to Hayward and wished him well in his retirement. Congrats Gordon Hayward on a great career and best of luck […]

Almost every fan and observer has criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for drafting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, accusing the franchise of bowing to the demands of its superstar LeBron James. Bron had famously said he wanted to play with his son before hanging up his sneakers on a […]

Some people in the Chicago Bulls organization have spoken out anonymously about Zach LaVine, saying that he’s never won, which may be related to his deflating trade value as of late. Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins had a few words to say about that anonymous source, and if they’re holding themselves […]

The 2024 NBA free agency period has been a whirlwind of activity. Teams across the league scrambled to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season. The Portland Trail Blazers have not been particularly proactive, but they did still make a couple of key signings to elevate their chances of making some noise. With a mix […]

When the Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season back in April, the front office made it clear that they knew changes needed to be made. There hasn’t been a ton that has happened so far in the offseason, but Chicago noted that they would make moves, and moves have been made. The fan […]

The NBA Summer League is now over for the Chicago Bulls, and it provided fans with a good glimpse of their young talent. The Bulls are trying to build a young squad, so there are a lot of important players that were getting action in Summer League. DJ Steward, Adama Sanogo, Julian Phillips, and of […]

After some surprisingly close exhibition games before the 2024 Paris Olympics, some wondered if the United States men’s national basketball team would be challenged during the Olympics. During the Group Phase of competition, Team USA has proven any doubters wrong by demonstrating just how great they are. The Americans have won both of their first […]

Rudy Gobert has been a significant presence in the NBA. He is a three-time NBA All-Star, four-time All-NBA Team player, seven-time All-Defensive Team selection, and a four-time Defensive Player of the Year Award winner. With four Defensive Player of the Year Awards, Gobert is tied for the most in NBA history, putting him in the […]

Steve Kerr benched Joel Embiid for Team USA’s 103-86 victory over South Sudan on Wednesday, leaving Stephen Curry and LeBron James as the only players to start every game on the Americans’ path for Olympic gold. It’s hardly shocking that Curry and James’ place on the floor for tipoff is ironclad. They’re living legends, still […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken a deliberate approach to the 2024 NBA free agency, carefully building on the momentum of a season that saw them reach the Western Conference Finals. With the core team intact, including Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert, the Timberwolves are aiming to capitalize on their previous success. This strategic […]

How is it already August? It seems like the 2023-24 NBA season just ended, yet here we are just over a month away from players reporting back to their teams for preseason practices and training camp in preparation for the 2024-25 season. Still, several key free agents remain available for NBA teams to negotiate with, […]

It’s been eight years since Simone Biles won her first Gold Medal in the Individual All-Around competition at the Summer Olympics, and now only hours since she’s captured her second. Biles, now unequivocally the greatest gymnastics performer of all-time if she wasn’t already, became the first woman to win two Olympic All-Around Titles since Czech […]

Luol Deng’s net worth in 2024 is $200 million. You may know Luol from playing in the NBA, but he now leads the charge for South Sudan’s upstart national team in the Olympics. Let’s look at Luol Deng’s net worth in 2024. What is Luol Deng’s net worth in 2024?: $200 million (estimate) Deng isn’t […]

The Golden State Warriors may have added a few quality players in the aftermath of the departure of franchise legend Klay Thompson. But it’s fair to wonder if the Warriors’ roster as presently constructed is good enough to compete for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference, let alone for the Larry O’Brien trophy. […]

You might have been able to spot Kevin Durant sitting courtside at Team USA women’s basketball 3×3 Olympic game against Australia on Thursday, but that doesn’t mean he or his fellow NBA superstars Steph Curry and LeBron James would ever play for the American 3×3 squad. Why? In a word, while it’s imminently watchable for […]

As the NBA offseason progresses, the Portland Trail Blazers are clearly entering a phase of rebuilding, with key assets like Jerami Grant rumored to be on the move. In this climate of strategic realignment, another significant Blazers player, Anfernee Simons, has emerged as a potential trade piece. Simons, a highlight in a tumultuous season for […]

After Jayson Tatum got roasted for not playing at all in Team USA’s win over Serbia, it was Joel Embiid who found himself glued to the bench in their win over South Sudan on Wednesday. Head coach Steve Kerr’s lineup combinations for Team USA have been the subject of quite a bit of debate, and […]

Anfernee The Portland Trail Blazers are steering towards an extensive rebuild, evident from the flurry of trade rumors surrounding their key players. While rumors swirl around Jerami Grant potentially being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, another significant piece, Anfernee Simons, is also reportedly on the trading block. Trail Blazers insider Aaron Fentress indicates that […]

Every time the Olympics roll around, one nation’s team or specific athlete captures the hearts of sports fans around the world. During the 2024 Paris Olympics, that has been the South Sudan men’s national basketball team. As a country, South Sudan is only 13 years old, as they were officially recognized as an independent country […]

Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 is $60 million. Hayward is a former professional basketball player who recently retired from playing in the NBA. He is a one-time NBA All-Star. Let’s take a closer look at Gordon Hayward’s net worth in 2024 at the time of his retirement. What is Gordon Hayward’s net worth in […]

About midway through the 2023-24 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers honored the late Kobe Bryant with a statue outside of the Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as the Staples Center. While public reaction to the statue was mixed at best, Bryant’s widow Vanessa and the Lakers ensured fans that there would be more to come […]

When the Dallas Mavericks signed Klay Thompson, they probably knew that he likes to do other things than just play basketball. If they didn’t know then, they know now, after Thompson was seen dancing in Cameroon with his former Golden State Warriors teammate, Festus Ezeli. Klay Thompson's latest side quest: Vibing with former Warriors teammate […]

The New York Knicks and free agent forward Chuma Okeke have agreed to a contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Okeke, who is set to turn 26 years old on August 18, was one of the better forwards remaining on the open market late in NBA free agency. After spending the first four seasons of his […]

The NBA 2K25 Gameplay Reveal trailer dropped today, and of course the developers wanted to show footage of Lakers’ rookie Bronny James alongside his legendary father, LeBron. Although brief, the trailer shows the duo playing together and celebrating, we get a good glimpse of his in-game player model. Without further ado, let’s take a look […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo was a huge reason Team USA got the win over South Sudan Wednesday, 103-86, dialing in a great performance. However, one could think that the outing from Adebayo was in part proving wrong Brian Windhorst of ESPN who predicted before the contest that the big-man could be benched due to […]

The New York Knicks’ roster was well-stocked prior to trading for star guard Mikal Bridges and signing journeyman point guard Cameron Payne. Their rotation became inarguably tighter since. And while every team other than the defending champions can stand to make a tweak or two to improve their chances, the calculus involved in understanding the […]

When the 2023-24 NBA season concluded and the Brooklyn Nets finished with a 32-50 record, their worst record since the 2017-18 season, it became evident that general manager Sean Marks and his front office were going to be making some major roster changes. The experiment with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden never turned […]

The NBA 2K25 Gameplay Reveal has arrived, showing off a new Dribble Engine, Offensive and Defensive improvements, enhanced AI logic, and a new tutorial mode. Powered by ProPLAY technology, NBA 2K25 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S (and now, PC) offers 9,000 new animations using real player data. Without further ado, let’s take a look at […]

Long-time NBA star Gordon Hayward announced that he will be retiring on Thursday morning. Hayward has been in the NBA since 2010 and spent 14 seasons in the league with four different teams. He played for the Utah Jazz for seven seasons, the Boston Celtics for three seasons, the Charlotte Hornets for three seasons and […]