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When the Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the 2024 NBA playoffs, there was much excitement among fans and analysts alike that there will be a new superstar crowned as champion. Now, with the Boston Celtics having advanced to the Finals along with the Dallas Mavericks, the possibility of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown or Luka […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers are holding pair of lottery picks in this month’s NBA Draft. Portland owns the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit weak compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, but there isn’t considered to […]

LeBron James has been playing in the NBA for so long that many players in the league today weren’t even in school yet when he started his legendary career in the league. Somehow, despite his longevity and accolades, many still think that the four-time league Most Valuable Player doesn’t have the hunger anymore. It’s just […]

The Boston Celtics are just two wins from winning the 2024 NBA Finals behind the strength of their team defense. But already the front office is likely considering how to approach a pending decision on Derrick White. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, White will be seeking a contract extension while the Celtics will be […]

Officiating has been quite a headache for most fans of any sport. Whether it is the NBA, Soccer, or MLB, some calls do not just sit right with most people these days who are avid fans of these leagues. Roger Goodell and the NFL are no exception. There have been questionable calls and a lot […]

Two decades after Mike Krzyzewski chose to stay with the Duke Blue Devils rather than be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Western Conference franchise was once again spurned by a college basketball hotshot. This time, it’s Dan Hurley, who ultimately decided to continue doing his good work as head coach of […]

The Boston Celtics jumped the gun on the Dallas Mavericks in sweeping the first two games at home in the NBA Finals, led by their tandem of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Celtics legend Paul Pierce weighed in on the debate on whether Brown or Tatum is the team’s best player amid an assertion by […]

Nick Nurse is going to get a fully healthy Joel Embiid and a developed Tyrese Maxey on his squad come next season. So, this means that the Philadelphia 76ers could theoretically be one of the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. To further hammer that point down, they could very well be getting […]

The NBA Draft is looming and the most important team that might set the tone for this class is the Atlanta Hawks. Landry Fields needs to get Trae Young some help so that the franchise could go back to their winning ways just like three years ago. This top pick is going to be the […]

Aside from the looming uncertainty surrounding the future of LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers also face the challenge of filling their coaching vacancy after Dan Hurley’s rejection. NBA Champions Draymond Green and Kevon Looney also shared their thoughts on the Lakers uncertain future. In the most recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, Looney […]

Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney has been an integral part of the team for years and has helped the Warriors win multiple championships, but his run in Golden State may be coming to an unfortunate end. Looney has just one year left on his deal and is slated to earn $8 million during […]

It has officially been a full season since the Golden State Warriors shook up their 2021 to 2022-winning roster. They decided to run it back in 2022 to 2023. But, chemistry got worse as well as the results that came with it. A key departure from the Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr-led squad was budding […]

Former Dayton Flyers center DaRon Holmes II is expected to go in the top half of the upcoming NBA Draft. As one of the top big men in his class, the 21-year-old has reportedly been the apple of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s eye. The club feels so strongly about Holmes that they might have privately […]

Former USC basketball guard Bronny James aspires to start his professional career in 2024 after leaving his name in the NBA Draft. James’ freshman season with the Trojans did not go how he planned, but his NBA Draft Combine performance redeemed him. Moreover, experts have re-ranked James’ spot amid his alleged pre-draft workout preferences. In […]

Andre Iguodala’s net worth in 2024 is $80 million. Iguodala is a four-time NBA champion and one of the best role players of the past decade. Let’s look at Andre Iguodala’s net worth in 2024. What is Andre Iguodala’s net worth in 2024?: $80 million (estimate) Iguodala was sophisticated on and off the court during […]

Amid the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals going on, sports media has taken a weird turn. Kendrick Perkins and the rest of the First Take crew would rather talk about something that happened over the weekend rather than the Boston Celtics’ win over the Dallas Mavericks. What were they talking about? Well, it was […]

The most potentially explosive reunion of this NBA Finals wasn’t Kyrie Irving and the Celtics, or Kristaps Porzingis and the Mavs — it was Jason Kidd and the Boston fanbase. The two sides had one of the most vitriolic and infamous showdowns of the early 2000s and yet for all the debate and attention surrounding […]

The Boston Celtics have heard the noise surrounding them all season. Despite winning 64 games during the regular season, their fourth-most in team history, many have continued to doubt the Celtics’ overall ability to win a championship due to their recent past of losing to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. Well, […]

After much back and forth, UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley made his decision to stay with the Huskies and turn down the chance to become the Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The opportunity for a three-peat as well as comfortability in Storrs likely played a major factor. On Monday, Hurley commented on his decision to […]

Nike is poised for a huge year in 2025 and their plan to expand Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe signature line will continue to be a huge part of their mission moving forward. 2024 has already seen a huge year in terms of Nike Kobe releases and from the return of retro models to brand-new creations, […]

Former USC guard Bronny James’ draft stock has risen significantly after struggling in his freshman season with the Trojans. The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored to be looking at the 19-year-old with their second-round pick, although he could feasibly end up somewhere else as well. Unless someone else takes Bronny in the first round, […]

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals on Sunday night, and now, they will look to grab a stranglehold on the series as things shift to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday. Teams that go up 2-0 in the finals are 31-5 overall, so one can […]

Although the Denver Nuggets fell short in their bid for a second straight NBA championship this year, Nikola Jokic might still have less time to relax this summer. The superstar center is listed on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the 2024 Olympics, per DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind. Those who follow Jokic closely know how much national […]

A few days ago, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley was being heavily considered to be the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The rumors intensified in the coming days, as Hurley setting a deadline on making his decision. Now, Hurley has made his decision clear: he will be staying with […]

Dan Hurley’s decision to remain the coach of the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team has nothing to do with the Los Angeles Lakers. Admittedly, it may seem like it would. After all, Dan Hurley did turn down a contract offer from the Lakers that was worth a reported $70 million over six years in order to remain […]

It’s safe to say that NBA analyst Skip Bayless is one of the most aggressive critics of LeBron James. Throughout the years, Bayless has been vocal about making claims against The King, some of which could be described as outrageous at best. Let’s take a look at Skip Bayless’ 10 craziest LeBron takes. 10. Stat-padding […]

With the Dan Hurley bombshell dropping Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers must now look in another direction to fill their head coaching vacancy. Although JJ Redick has been a popular name thrown around in rumors, there are several other viable and more experienced options on the table. The Lakers are looking at an extensive list […]

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is off to a great start. Not only at the box office is it a hit, but it landed extremely well with NBA legend LeBron James, too. The movie stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as a pair of Miami cops who go on a dangerous mission to clear their […]

The NBA Finals are in full swing and that means that the celebrities are out in full-force, supporting their squads from the best seats in the house. As the Boston Celtics hosted the Dallas Mavericks for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, artist Travis Scott was seen courtside rocking his signature Jordan Jumpman Jack sneakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ aura is fading by the day. After firing former head coach Darvin Ham, UConn boss Dan Hurley turned down the team’s $70 million offer to replace him. Laker nation is now having a large-scale meltdown on X, with many fans complaining that the team should’ve thrown more cash at the two-time […]

There are just about two weeks between now and the start of the 2024 NBA Draft. Once again, the focus leading up to the draft spotlights the decision that the Atlanta Hawks will be making with the first overall pick. Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher are both in consideration for this top pick, but the […]

The Mavericks host the Celtics in the NBA Finals on Wednesday in Game 3! This series has been all Boston so far with the Celtics dominating Game 1 and then Game 2 was closer, but they still won to go up 2-0. The Mavericks must-win Game 3 to have any hope in this series. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a major hole against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, as the Celtics downed the Mavericks by a score of 105-98 in Game 2 on Sunday night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith thinks it’s an ominous sign. Teams that grab […]

A few days ago, there were rumblings that UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley was being heavily considered as the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The rumors intensified in the coming days, with Hurley setting a deadline on his decision. Now, Hurley has made his decision clear: he will be staying with the […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are doing everything they can to stay alive in the NBA Finals and after falling 0-2 in the series, the Mavs will head back to Dallas hoping to make this a competitive series. Irving has had a massive year with his personal brand and after becoming the face of […]

Will UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley leave for the Los Angeles Lakers job? That is the question everyone is waiting to find out the answer to. Over the weekend, Hurley met with the Lakers and is reportedly mulling a decision. The announcement from Hurley is expected to come on Monday one way or another, but […]

Although former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was fired after just two years, he’s more than qualified to continue as an assistant. After rumors of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors trying to poach him, Ham is actually heading to Milwaukee. Ham will be Doc Rivers’ top assistant coach, via ESPN’s Adrian […]

James Harden’s girlfriend is Jessyka Janshel. James Harden is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. He is currently a member of the Los Angeles Clippers after the Philadelphia 76ers traded Harden along with PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev on Oct. 31, 2023. The Clippers traded Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, […]

While the draft and potential trades are how many expect the San Antonio Spurs to build around Victor Wembanyama, NBA free agency provides another avenue. When you include the financial allotments that will come with the fourth and eighth picks of the draft, the Silver and Black could have between $19 and a half million […]