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The NBA has gone more global thanks to the influx of international players from around the world. But while some international stars are currently enjoying the trend, such as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, others tried their luck in the NBA a little too late. Here is a look at 10 international prospects who joined […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ disastrous trade of Luka Doncic has become a bit easier of a pill to swallow for fans with the recent selection of Cooper Flagg at number one overall, which general manager Nico Harrison audaciously tried to take credit for as part of his “vision.” Still, fans will not soon forgive Harrison and […]

Over the last few seasons, the Dallas Mavericks have undergone multiple big changes. While the trade that swapped Luka Doncic with Anthony Davis is at the top of the list, the change in ownership made a major difference. Mark Cuban sold 73% of the team to the Adelson family in 2023. The former majority owner […]

EuroBasket 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive international basketball tournaments in years, and Germany enters with real championship aspirations. Ranked third in FIBA’s world standings and coming off their bronze medal run in 2022, the program is no longer a dark horse; they’re a powerhouse. With Dennis Schröder orchestrating the […]

As Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards has been in the swing of his current Adidas tour through China, joining Clippers’ James Harden as the latest Adidas athletes to visit one of the biggest basketball markets in the world. While meeting fans and taking part in non-stop events, Edwards and Adidas took the liberty of unveiling […]

It was the fight between Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Jordan Poole that irreversibly changed their futures as one tarnished his reputation and the other was traded to the Washington Wizards. Years after Green punched Poole during the Warriors’ practice in 2022, we’re finding out what was said between the two former teammates. […]

Detroit Pistons legend and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas credited Kevin Durant with saving the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty during a recent appearance on The Draymond Green Show. Speaking directly with Warriors forward Draymond Green, Thomas said Durant’s arrival shifted the narrative of the franchise and cemented its place in NBA history. Thomas did not […]

One of the bigger storylines still remaining this NBA offseason regards the future of future Hall of Fame point guard Russell Westbrook. Westbrook has yet to sign with a team after spending last season with the Denver Nuggets, which turned out to be a mixed bag of a tenure for the former MVP. Recently, Westbrook […]

When Alperen Şengün steps onto the court for Turkey at EuroBasket 2025, he won’t just be representing his country: he’ll be carrying the weight of expectations, hope, and a basketball legacy that has long awaited its moment of resurgence. For two decades, Turkey has flirted with potential, reaching knockout rounds but never returning to the […]

When Ralph Sampson was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 1983 NBA Draft, he was clearly ahead of his time. Nowadays, the former Houston Rockets big man gets compared to San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama due to his unique size and abilities. Despite playing in the league 30 years ago, Sampson believes […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a relatively uneventful offseason, extending the contracts of Julius Randle and Naz Reid but otherwise not doing a whole lot to put help around budding superstar Anthony Edwards. Edwards has been enjoying the life of a 24 year-old NBA star and is currently overseas touring China. Recently, Edwards made a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are enjoying an eventful offseason, and Kawhi Leonard is stealing headlines in a unique way. During the Kawhi Leonard Asia tour in China, the two-time NBA champion surprised fans by showing off his Wing Chun skills. Videos of Leonard practicing the traditional Chinese martial art went viral. They gave Clippers fans […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season approaching, speculation around trade activity is already building. According to an ESPN report, league insiders predict the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are the most likely teams to make significant roster moves before the trade deadline. The Warriors topped the list with seven votes from ESPN’s panel, while […]

The New Jersey Nets’ decision to pass on Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft will haunt the franchise for eternity. While many Nets fans have attempted to suppress that memory, Bryant’s infamous threat to the team and subsequent selection by the Los Angeles Lakers could soon hit the big screen. According to Deadline, a […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg has yet to play a regular-season game, but the top overall pick is already dominating the conversation around the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. Flagg, who starred at Duke last season and became the first freshman in program history to win the Wooden Award, received overwhelming support in […]

The Houston Rockets are gearing up for a breakout season, with Amen Thompson at the center of the excitement. In a recent expert poll, the young forward earned 59 points, leading all candidates by a wide margin. Analysts believe his rapid development will be crucial to the Rockets’ playoff push, positioning Amen Thompson as the […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season two months away, ESPN’s panel of insiders has identified Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley as the leading candidate for NBA Coach of the Year. Mosley topped the projections with 48 points, doubling the total of Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, who placed second with 24 points. Mosley, who […]

Just when it seemed like Malik Beasley was out of the woods from his gambling investigation and able to resume his NBA career, the recent Detroit Pistons sharpshooter is still awaiting final word on this case. Although he is no longer a target in this investigation, Beasley is still a subject, according to Front Office […]

It appears L.A. Lakers’ star Luka Doncic will collaborate with Overwatch 2 for Season 18, as players can earn exclusive Luka-themed rewards. The five-time All-Star made headlines last season after the Mavericks traded him to L.A. Now he’s making waves virtually as he partners with one of the most popular games on the market right […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have added depth and rim protection by signing center Kylor Kelley to a training camp deal, the team announced. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The 7-foot shot blocker returns to the organization after spending most of last season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. Kelley appeared […]

Terance Mann’s trade to the Brooklyn Nets is more than just a homecoming. It’s an introduction to a role he’s never seen before. The 28-year-old will be the oldest player on a roster featuring an NBA-record five rookie first-round picks and no All-Stars. After six seasons as a complementary piece with the Los Angeles Clippers […]

Serbia has rocked up to EuroBasket 2025 with the strongest and deepest roster in the tournament. While teams such as Luka Doncic’s Slovenia and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece do not have the depth to rival Jokic and company, Dennis Schroder’s Germany may lack the same kind of firepower that Serbia boasts. Leading the way are Jokic […]

For nearly two decades, Greek basketball has lived in the shadow of its golden generation. The country’s last EuroBasket triumph came in 2005, and the last medal of any kind was a bronze in 2009. Since then, Greece has been a consistent participant, yet always stumbled in the knockout rounds. Quarterfinal exits in 2015, 2017, […]

The Toronto Raptors head into NBA 2K26 with a roster that looks competitive on paper but somehow doesn’t get the proper respect in the ratings department. After a quiet offseason that saw them hold steady while adding rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors are being painted as a middle-of-the-road team in 2K26. The issue? Several […]

The Miami Heat have always been one of the league’s most fascinating teams: tough, gritty, and never afraid of the underdog label. Yet when the NBA 2K26 ratings dropped, Heat fans were left scratching their heads. After a chaotic 2024-25 season that ended in turmoil and the departure of Jimmy Butler, Miami was expected to […]

With the uncertainties surrounding the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics due to the Achilles injuries of Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, the race for the Eastern Conference crown has become wide open. Any of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks, or the Milwaukee Bucks could take over. But history would show that wilder […]

Eurobasket 2025 is set to begin tomorrow, and there is great urgency for the participating nations to ramp up their training and round into form heading into the summer’s big international tournament. But for Luka Doncic’s Slovenia, they might be wishing that they had more time to iron out the kinks. A few days ago, […]

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson revealed the childhood goal that inspires him, and many other NBA players who’ve never won a title — winning an NBA championship. The Knicks are committed to their core players, extending Mikal Bridges after locking Brunson into a four-year extension and trading for All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns. Coming off a […]

No other athlete in the history of professional sports has had the impact on fashion and street culture quite like NBA legend Michael Jordan. Debuted in 1985, his Air Jordan line with Nike is the longest-running signature sneaker line in all of history. Long after Jordan’s playing days, the Air Jordan line has remained significant […]

Everything is up in the air for the Boston Celtics heading into the 2025-26 regular season. And that includes the starting lineup, as Jayson Tatum is out indefinitely with an Achilles injury and former starters Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are no longer in Beantown. Although these offseason changes dismantled Boston’s 2024 championship core, they […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had something to look forward to during the offseason as Nikola Topic participated in the 2025 EuroBasket for Serbia. Unfortunately, he was not able to make the team, falling shy of the 12-player roster that will be playing in the tournament. Most of the players who made the main roster of […]

Basketball diehards are now counting down the days and weeks rather than months for the return of meaningful games at all levels. Players are gathering for cardio-based chemistry building ahead of training camp. As for the league in general, the 2025-26 NBA schedule release offered the first real glimpse into the routes every team must […]

Hall-of-Famer James Worthy is never shy about saying what’s on his mind, especially when it comes to his beloved Los Angeles Lakers. This summer has been a busy one for the purple and gold, from inking Luka Doncic to his new extension to the stunning, $10 billion sale of the franchise. James Worthy, to no […]

The release of the NBA 2K26 player ratings is always met with debate, but this year’s numbers for the Memphis Grizzlies go beyond mild disagreement; they’re flat-out wrong. While Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. headline the roster, the supporting cast feels like it was graded with outdated scouting reports rather than actual production. With […]

After coming within one game of their ultimate goal of winning the NBA Championship, the Indiana Pacers will have a long road to getting back into the Finals. With star guard Tyrese Haliburton expected to miss the season due to injury, things have certainly looked better in Indianapolis. However, Haliburton is remaining positive and after […]

With the Miami Heat hoping to reach a championship standard for next season, head coach Erik Spoelstra has hit the EuroBasket trail to scout the players on his team, like with Sweden’s Pelle Larsson and especially Serbia’s Nikola Jovic. As Jovic would compliment the Heat head coach for coming out to his game, Spoelstra would […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had quite the interesting offseason, trading CJ McCollum and bringing back Jordan Poole, as well as trading a potentially highly valuable 2026 first round pick in order to draft Derik Queen. Making that move even more puzzling is the fact that Queen plays the same position and has many of […]

Fresh off the last two Air Jordan 3 releases coming in the form of the “Pure Money” and “Rare Air” colorways, Nike and Jumpman will build upon the success of their most timeless model by continuing to reimagine new and fresh colorways for the 3. Up next, we’ll see another Latin-themed colorway arrive in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s enabled Shaq and Kobe to become one of the fiercest duos. Evidently, the culmination of their dynasty run (2000-2002) was triumphing over the Sacramento Kings in the 2002 Western Conference Finals. It was something that Shaq still holds dear. Recently, Shaq was asked by a kid reporter […]