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On Monday, an article from Men’s Health chronicled the offseason of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, who is hoping to rid himself of the image of an out of shape, overweight player. The article was accompanied by pictures of Doncic, who seems to be in his slimmest form since his rookie season seven years […]

For the first time since 1989, the NBA will not be broadcast on TNT. And while that fact has been clear for some time now, Charles Barkley is still mad about it. Barkley, the star of TNT’s crown jewel, “Inside the NBA,” will still be a part of the league’s national television programming. But it […]

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards via trade in the summer of 2024. Since then, Avdija has become a bit of a fan favorite while the franchise rebuilds the roster. However, although he likes being in Portland now, Avdija admits he felt betrayed by Washington when the trade initially went […]

It’s been a perplexing offseason for the New Orleans Pelicans, who used their first round pick to draft Jeremiah Fears and then traded back into the first round to select Derik Queen. It was one of just several transactions from general manager Joe Dumars and company that puzzled fans. Recently, ESPN dished out their offseason […]

On Monday, new pictures surfaced of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic in Men’s Health magazine, featuring the point forward looking much slimmer than he did last time we saw him on an NBA court. The photos were further proof of the conditioning work that Doncic has been putting in this offseason in hopes of […]

Every NBA star who wins a title earns plenty of praise. However, doing it with the teams that drafted them in the first place puts them in a class of their own. But in an era where loyalty isn’t a premium aspect compared to rings, it’s only natural for stars to look for greener pastures. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has never backed down from a challenge, but this offseason, his greatest test didn’t involve a basketball at all. After years of scrutiny over his conditioning and late-season fatigue, the Lakers star embraced a complete transformation. And according to those closest to him, the hardest part of it all […]

After Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round exit in last year’s playoffs, he wasted no time getting ready for next season. Doncic has been working out over the summer, and it showed when a recent video of him went viral. Coming off a challenging season that included suffering a calf injury that forced […]

NBA predraft comparisons have usually been a decent way of gauging a prospect’s ceiling and impact in the league. However, projections aren’t always the most accurate way of predicting a player’s potential. Here are the 10 notable NBA players who had the most inaccurate predraft player comparisons, ranked. Check out the gallery. 10. DeAndre Ayton […]

Josh Giddey has reportedly been displeased with the Chicago Bulls’ offers during their negotiations for a contract extension. However, there seems to be a growing consensus around the NBA on how much Giddey is truly worth. Value, particularly in professional sports, is naturally relative and subjective, with the high or low cost of one’s contract […]

Evan Fournier last played in the NBA during the 2023-24 NBA season, but even though he is no longer in the league, he is very much involved in basketball as a player. He even just recently agreed to a three-year extension with Greek champions Olympiacos Piraeus, a move that has drawn quite a strong reaction […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have an intriguing collection of young talent, including forward Deni Avdija, whom the team acquired at the trade deadline from the Washington Wizards during the 2023-24 season. One rather strange storyline circulating around Avdija is his rumored beef with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The rumor seems to have come […]

The Sacramento Kings are looking to stay competitive next season, and they’ve made a few moves this offseason to make sure they have a chance in the competitive Western Conference. One player who has been on their radar for some time is Russell Westbrook, and it seems like he has mutual interest. With the Kings […]

The 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas served as the first on-court glimpse of Dylan Harper in a San Antonio Spurs uniform. Selected second overall in this year’s draft, Harper arrived in Vegas with enormous expectations, both from the Spurs’ fanbase and around the league. And while his physicality, poise, and feel for the […]

If anything in the NBA has become abundantly clear, it’s that the Los Angeles Lakers are moving in a new direction with Luka Doncic as the face of their franchise. Many could have predicted this when the organization traded Anthony Davis for Doncic in February, and now it can become official once the 26-year-old superstar […]

It’s been four years since Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s last NBA appearance. With the 2025-26 campaign right around the corner, the former Brooklyn Nets fan favorite is campaigning for another opportunity. “Good morning @NBA, I was wondering if any teams had a training camp spot for an kind chap like myself,” Hollis-Jefferson wrote on X. “I’m like […]

The 2025 NBA Draft saw the Toronto Raptors select South Carolina’s Collin Murray-Boyles with the No. 9 overall pick, a selection that was immediately met with mixed reactions across the league. While some scouts lauded his motor and defensive versatility, others questioned his lack of a refined offensive arsenal. After playing in four Summer League […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has delivered a stark warning about his NBA offseason transformation. It’s one that should concern the entire NBA. While most players are spending the break recharging, rehabbing, or retooling, Luka Doncic is doing more than just staying in shape, he’s redefining it. The Lakers’ new franchise centerpiece is turning […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans traded back into the lottery to select Derik Queen with the No. 13 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, they made one of the boldest moves of draft night. The front office sent out a future first-round pick, a 2026 selection, to make it happen. Queen wasn’t a reach by […]

In a Summer League full of uncertainty, Tre Johnson was one of the few sure things. Across just two games, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft proved he was a step ahead of his peers, scoring 39 points in 55 minutes while showcasing shot versatility, offensive poise, and NBA-ready scoring instincts. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves went to Las Vegas this summer knowing they already had a loaded frontcourt rotation. Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid, and a pair of new draft picks have made the position one of the deepest in the league. And yet, the Summer League offered an unexpected bright spot in a player who wasn’t even […]

In what is set to make the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 a star-studded event, the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic became the latest NBA superstar to commit to the tournament. The three-time MVP and 2023 NBA Champion was announced as part of Serbia’s 17-man preliminary roster alongside multiple NBA stars. Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported […]

The Charlotte Hornets recently made history by winning their first-ever title in the NBA Summer League, but somehow, it is the fiery story involving star LaMelo Ball that has gotten more attention. In fact, it has been tattooed on everyone’s mind. With that lame pun out of the way, a tattoo artist based in California […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ star Joel Embiid is facing growing speculation about the longevity of his NBA career amid a string of injuries. Since capturing the 2023 NBA MVP award, the 31-year-old center has played just 58 total games across the last two regular seasons, 39 in 2023–24 and only 19 in 2024–25, while missing 63 […]

The Dallas Mavericks could be forgiven for focusing prominently on Cooper Flagg during the NBA Summer League, for obvious reasons. However, the five games gave plenty of other NBA prospects a chance to shine, and Maxwell Lewis took the opportunity with both hands.  The 23-year-old was originally the 40th overall pick of the 2023 NBA […]

Just like every year, the 2025 NBA Summer League gave prospects of all kinds playing time to prove their worth to franchises. For the Boston Celtics, the Summer League especially represents an opportunity to snag players on minimum deals for a season set to be highly transitional. In the five games the Celtics played in […]

The Utah Jazz took a swing for the future when they selected Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Known for his elite athleticism, high motor, and scoring upside, Bailey looked like a franchise piece in the making. But after his shaky Summer League debut and a few red flags […]

Every July, Las Vegas offers up surprises. It’s the one place where a player who barely sniffed a mock draft can suddenly look like a rotation-caliber talent. For the San Antonio Spurs, the 2025 Summer League turned into a showcase for one undrafted wing fro 2024: David Jones-Garcia. In a week dominated by Victor Wembanyama’s […]

Before he led the Indiana Pacers with his unique playing style, Tyrese Haliburton starred at Iowa State. As a freshman, he helped the Cyclones reach the NCAA Tournament as a sixth seed in 2019. They, however, got upset by 11th seed Ohio State in the first round. It was Haliburton’s lone appearance in March Madness. […]

Las Vegas is always full of stories. Some fade as fast as the neon, but every year, a few players manage to take advantage of the Summer League spotlight and force teams to pay attention. This July, one of those stories belonged to Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin. He didn’t arrive with much fanfare. However, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks arrived in Las Vegas with more questions than answers. An offseason defined by financial, emotional, and structural chaos had left their fanbase unsure of what to expect. Yet, in the midst of that uncertainty, an unlikely figure emerged from the desert. Undrafted forward Pete Nance, a player who barely registered on most […]

The Dallas Mavericks have high hopes for the 2025-26 NBA season. Dallas is currently preparing in the offseason as they hope to make a championship run during the upcoming campaign. Mavericks forward Naji Marshall has been active in various events this offseason, most recently participating in a SwinCity League game. He also met with reporters […]

They’re the duo we thought we didn’t need. Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen recently hit each other up via video call to talk about the NBA. Leonard will visit China this offseason, and it’s only apt that he gets to chat with the Shandong-born Yang prior to […]

Former NBA forward Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Broward County, Florida, on a felony fraud charge related to allegedly writing a bad check. According to TMZ and local booking records, Morris is being held without bond due to an out-of-state warrant. Authorities have since released his mugshot, but no […]

NBA analyst John Hollinger has concerns about the Phoenix Suns’ draft selection of Khaman Maluach. The Suns selected Maluach with the 10th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. He enters the league after a standout freshman campaign at Duke, showcasing his talent as a rebounder and defender. However, Hollinger pointed out a concern he […]

NBA analyst John Hollinger did not hold back on the Brooklyn Nets’ draft class’ performance in the NBA Summer League. Brooklyn was active in this year’s draft, selecting five players in the first round. Four of them took part in the summer games, but Hollinger said their displays left a lot of room for improvement. […]

The Denver Nuggets have been busy this offseason, adding Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. to try to give Nikola Jokic some much-needed shooting and secondary playmaking. Meanwhile, Jokic himself has also been busy, but not necessarily playing basketball (although there’s probably also been plenty of that). Recently, video surfaced of Jokic racing […]

The Dallas Mavericks have recovered as well as one could hope from their disastrous Luka Doncic trade, lucking into the chance to draft Cooper Flagg with the number one pick, which Nico Harrison thankfully did not try to overthink. Still, unless the team wins multiple championships over the coming years, it will be very difficult […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is back in the United States, although it likely won’t be for long. Doncic, who will soon become eligible to sign a massive, long-term contract extension with the Lakers, posted on Instagram, seemingly indicating he is back in the States after time in Europe following a disappointing first-round playoff […]