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The NBA 2K25 Season 5 Release Date arrives soon, with the developers sharing new patch notes for the Season 5 update. Overall, this brand new season brings new content across a variety of modes like MyCAREER and MyTEAM. The update comes with a ton of fixes in gameplay, as well as modes like MyNBA, The […]

Marcus Jordan is looking to make amends with his dad, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, as he celebrates his 62nd birthday. After recently mentioning his father’s name during the traffic stop that resulted in his DUI arrest, Marcus took the opportunity to wish his dad a Happy Birthday, hoping to start off on a better […]

New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns is heading home from San Francisco with more than just an All-Star experience. The board of player representatives has appointed him as a vice president on the National Basketball Players Association’s Executive Committee. He will serve alongside reelected Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe […]

The past three seasons have been tough for the Toronto Raptors. It has been a gradual decline for the Raptors franchise ever since they broke through with a championship in 2019, and now, they’re stuck in a rebuild. For the 2024-25 season, it was clear that their intention was to compete for lottery balls instead […]

LeBron James is making the most of the All-Star break to prepare for the second half of the season. After sitting out the All-Star Game due to a foot issue, James has returned to the weight room. This time, he’s getting in his workout with some extra motivation, as he’s training alongside his daughter, Zhuri. […]

The 2024-25 season that started so full of hope for the Atlanta Hawks is once again turning into a lost campaign marred by injury woes. The Hawks currently have a 26-29 record, which still has them in the thick of the playoff hunt in the mediocre Eastern Conference, but the season-ending injury to Jalen Johnson […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game returned to the Bay Area for the first time since 2000, when Oakland hosted the exhibition back in 2000. It was not only a big night for Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, but also for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Curry won the All-Star Game MVP award, but he […]

Jimmy Butler may have been burning all of his bridges with the Miami Heat, but the Golden State Warriors still deemed him to be worth the risk. Butler, after all, is a proven postseason performer with a long track record of lifting some undertalented Heat teams deep into the playoffs, and the Warriors are hoping […]

The trash talk. Between Kevin Durant and Ryan Dunn came to a close during the All-Star Game. The two Phoenix Suns forwards had been in a back-and-forth throughout the week. For instance, Dunn and Durant had a funny moment before the All-Star Game. It was another case of the veteran vs the rookie. When the […]

Stephon Castle had himself a busy NBA All-Star Weekend, between the Rising Stars Challenge, the Slam Dunk Contest and the All-Star Games. But while the San Antonio Spurs young standout’s plate was fuller than most, he still had what he calls a triumphant debut. “As a rookie, I feel like that was definitely a successful […]

The Sacramento Kings had one of the most consequential trade deadlines in recent franchise history. This chaotic period was foreshadowed by a season that, to this point, has not gone according to plan. And now, star point guard De’Aron Fox is no longer on the roster after being traded to the San Antonio Spurs. It’s a […]

With the NBA switching the format for the 2025 All-Star Game, Shaquille O’Neal’s OGs emerged victorious over Charles Barkley’s Global Stars after dispatching Candice Parker’s Rising Stars. Among Shaq’s OGs at the NBA All-Star Game was Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden, who took to social media following the team’s win. James Harden posted a […]

The Boston Celtics have not hosted the NBA All-Star Game since 1964. During that inexplicable 61-year gap, every other franchise in the Eastern Conference has hosted the game at least once. Discussing this lack of New England representation during All-Star weekend in San Francisco, Celtics All-Star wing Jaylen Brown noted that he believes Boston deserves […]

It turns out that Drake is still hurt over his friendship breakup with DeMar DeRozan. In a recent video shared by DJ Akademiks, Drake is onstage at his Sydney show when he is tossed a jersey while performing “Rich Flex.” The rapper holds the jersey or a couple of seconds before opening it up to […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest may not be the spectacle it once was, as the game’s biggest stars have continually refused to join the event over the past few years, but Mac McClung has managed to breathe plenty of life into the event over its past three iterations. McClung became the first player in NBA […]

The Washington Wizards have one of the deepest G League teams in the league, and that’s why they continue to shuffle the bottom of their NBA roster. Only nine days after signing Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract, they released him and signed fellow Capital City Go-Go star Erik Stevenson to a 10-day on Monday, […]

LOS ANGELES – Since the beginning of the season, one of the biggest talking points surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is their need for frontcourt depth, specifically a starting caliber center. Anthony Davis clamored for one before he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. But the Lakers might have the future answer down in the […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared his less-than-ideal take on the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, he spoke on his impressions of San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. In his second All-Star Game, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points on a perfect 5-of-5 attempts in a 41-32 win against Kenny’s Young Stars. Then, he finished […]

After replacing fellow Dallas Mavericks teammate Anthony Davis due to injury, superstar Kyrie Irving was selected to his ninth NBA All-Star selection. The honor was much-deserved as Irving is currently averaging 24.6 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 4.8 APG while also leading the Mavericks in steals. Irving also used the occasion to debut his second signature […]

It’s been quite some time since we’ve seen a marketing powerhouse behind an athlete comparable to the likes of what we’ve seen Adidas put forth for their superstar Anthony Edwards. The face of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been known to create some of the most jaw-dropping moments on the court over the last few seasons, […]

Dallas Mavericks forward aired his new prank show, Foul Play with Anthony Davis, following All-Star Weekend’s NBA game. The show aired on TBS, and it shows the playful side of Davis in this docu-style unscripted comedy series. In the first episode, a lot of the guests were Davis’ former teammates as well as other Los […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back his take on the NBA’s new All-Star Game format. Gilgeous-Alexander played in his third All-Star Game, which he didn’t take for granted upon arriving in San Francisco this past weekend. However, he did have one gripe with 2025’s new tournament-style format. Gilgeous-Alexander revealed during his postgame […]

As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro experienced his first All-Star experience, he now leads the team after the trade to the Golden State Warriors featuring Jimmy Butler. Herro would call the Heat’s situation a “fresh start” with all the events taking place this season but answered an interesting question regarding Butler’s Miami No. 22 which […]

The Saturday Night Live (SNL) 50th anniversary brought out Hollywood’s biggest stars for the celebration of the award-winning sketch comedy. Kim Kardashian, Steve Martin, Ayo Edebiri, Meryl Streep, and more were present to witness the rare accomplishment. The show which is known for giving commentary on big pop culture moments about musicians and actors, did […]

A new mural of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and the late Kobe Bryant was seen in Los Angeles. While the Lakers are easing Doncic into the fold, continuing amid the post-All-Star break, fans have welcomed him home with open arms. After the shocking trade landed Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in a packaged […]

The muscle-flexing Memphis Grizzlies are in a tight battle for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. While the downright scary Oklahoma City Thunder have established themselves as the front-runners for homecourt advantage, the race for second place is wide open. Securing that spot could be the difference between a deep playoff run and an early […]

As the NBA prepares to resume action out of the All-Star break, plenty of narratives will be created. Conversations about the NBA Finals will continue, as will the playoff picture as a whole. The discussion about the NBA MVP award will also gain traction with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic looking like the clear two […]

Although Kevin Durant wasn’t interested in a trade deadline reunion with the Golden State Warriors, he had nothing but praise for Steph Curry following his win alongside the 2025 All-Star Game MVP during the reformatted NBA All-Star Game on Sunday evening. Shaq’s “OG’s” team won the four-team All-Star tournament with Steph Curry putting on a […]

Kevin Durant loves basketball. Plain and simple. The Phoenix Suns All-Star is appearing in a Netflix special titled “Court of Gold.” During the summer, Durant made Olympic history by winning four Gold Medals. In a teaser trailer, he broke down into tears and explained why basketball is so important to him. “It’s so much hate […]

Andrew Nembhard’s net worth in 2025 is $2 million. Nembhard is a starting shooting guard who recently signed a big contract extension with the Indiana Pacers. Here is a closer look at Andrew Nembhard’s net worth in 2025. What is Andrew Nembhard’s net worth in 2025?: $2 million (estimate) Andrew Nembhard’s net worth in 2025 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have a plan in place for their superstar Luka Doncic post-All-Star break. After LeBron James addressed Doncic’s impact on the Lakers and his future, Los Angeles is reportedly keeping what’s best for Doncic’s long-term health in mind as he eases into his tenure. Doncic will remain on a minutes restriction […]

TJ McConnell’s net worth in 2025 is $20 million. McConnell is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers. McConnell is an NBA record holder for most steals in a single half. Here’s a closer look at TJ McConnell’s net worth in 2025. What is TJ McConnell’s net worth in 2025?: $20 […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg is a true freshman, but he is expected to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Before Flagg even stepped foot on campus, that expectation was there. However, there are some other incredibly impressive freshman in college basketball this year as well. One of them is Rutgers […]

The Dallas Mavericks took a big risk when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, and it hasn’t paid off so far. Davis had an excellent first half in his Mavericks debut on Feb. 8, but a third quarter adductor injury has kept him out since then and will continue […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend was full of mixed reviews, and many people were not happy with the different activities and the games that took place. The All-Star Game received the most criticism because of the side challenges, performances, and a dedication to the TNT crew, but there wasn’t much basketball being played. Kevin Durant was […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. shares the same alma mater as Golden State Warriors Draymond Green and shared a funny story of when he was still in college and the four-time champion was visiting campus. Before Jackson Jr. was in a full-court press at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, he was a freshman at […]

Although the Washington Wizards didn’t have any All-Stars this season, their three Rising Stars displayed the organization’s progress on the national stage. Sophomore guard Bilal Coulibaly, No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr, and No. 14 overall pick Bub Carrington each had their moments in the Castrol’s Rising Stars game on Friday, and Sarr also shined […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, sending away their elite big Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, the point of emphasis for the team has been to find a center for the future. The Lakers were about to trade for Mark Williams of the Charlotte Hornets, but the trade was rescinded due […]

It was not too long ago that the best around the league took NBA All-Star Weekend seriously. Giannis Antetokounmpo brought a competitive edge to the 2021 All-Star Game when he scored 35 points and set the record for most shots without missing. In the 2000s era, every NBA All-Star Game meant something to those guys. […]