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The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the talk of the NBA for the wrong reasons. After they shockingly traded away Karl Anthony-Towns, reports have circulated about the Timberwolves facing a $100 million loss. On ESPN, NBA Insider Brian Windhorst dropped a truth bomb for the NBA world to see. “ESPN understands that the Wolves are facing […]

Throughout the NBA offseason, teams have been a lot more cognizant of their current and future financial situations as a result of the first and second tax aprons and the implications that these financial marks carry. That is why many teams did not break the bank over the summer, especially when it comes to re-signing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault isn’t changing his routine approach to the upcoming regular season despite its high anticipation as expectations for the league’s reigning Coach of the Year, and his team is as high as ever for the fifth-year head coach. The Thunder upgraded its roster tremendously by trading Josh Giddy to […]

The Toronto Raptors know the ultimate goal in the NBA is to win a championship and to do that, you have to win a lot of games and be a competitive team. There are some teams that are in a developmental process, which means growing young talent in the hopes of them blossoming and getting […]

As the New Orleans Pelicans geared up for Media Day on Monday, all eyes were on Zion Williamson. Given his offseason, many anticipated inquiries regarding his weight loss and fitness. However, a curveball question about his music playlist caught the star off guard, highlighting the unique intersection of sports and pop culture, Complex reports. During […]

Julius Randle has an amazing car collection. Randle has come a long way from his forgettable days with the Los Angeles Lakers after they drafted him. He has blossomed into an All-Star caliber big man. And he recently got a new home with the Minnesota Timberwolves after the New York Knicks traded him in the […]

The NBA’s media day has brought upon us some very hilarious moments over the years. Perhaps the most iconic media day moment in history is Kawhi Leonard bursting into laughter back in 2018. Over the past few seasons, Jimmy Butler went into the proceedings with eccentric looks, stealing the show in the process. Now, it’s […]

When the offseason started for the Chicago Bulls, the front office made it clear that they were going to make changes. Bulls fans have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with how the team has performed in recent years, and the team knew that change was needed. One of the changes made was trading Alex Caruso […]

A lot has occurred since the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Paul George and Klay Thompson both switched their allegiances in free agency. Karl-Anthony Towns is heading to the New York Knicks. JJ Redick moved from ESPN to head honcho on the sidelines for the Los Angeles Lakers. And of course, every team […]

Golden State Warriors big man Trayce Jackson-Davis is among the plays expected to take a leap forward in the coming 2024-25 NBA season. The former Indiana Hoosiers star is even said to have gotten bigger, literally — and vertically. “Mike Dunleavy told me Trayce Jackson Davis grew an inch in the offseason, and TDJ said […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will not be featured in the NBA’s Christmas Day lineup for the first time since 2017, marking a notable absence that has stirred frustration within the team. Head coach Doc Rivers and key players, including Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo, expressed their disappointment during the Bucks’ media day ahead of the 2024-25 […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James just had two words to say after appearing with his son Bronny at Media Day. The two are the first father and son duo to appear together on the same NBA roster. “Pure Joy,” LeBron said on Instagram. It accompanied a short video of the two players sitting together […]

During the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Media Day on September 30, point guard Damian Lillard responded to rumors about his relationship with rapper GloRilla, whom he met earlier this year. When pressed for details, Lillard humorously remarked on the speculation, emphasizing his desire to keep his personal life separate from his public persona, per Complex. Not […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden committed his loyalty to the franchise during Monday’s media day for a reason that some wouldn’t expect. “I’m home… I’m home and I don’t plan on going anywhere else,” Harden said. “I want to leave a legacy, especially having that opportunity here at home. I love everything that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will look a bit different this season with the departure of Paul George, but they still have star-level talent in James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. During Clippers’ Media Day, Harden was asked what the team’s play style would look like this season, and he related it to a player who recently […]

It certainly seems like Paul George did not exactly cover himself in glory on his way out of the Los Angeles Clippers. During media day, George received no love whatsoever from his former teammates following his free agency move to the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason. In fact, Norman Powell even called George’s departure as […]

Charlotte Hornets media day featured young, hungry players making up the team’s big three. LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Miles Bridges all seem optimistic about the 2024-2025 season. After only winning 21 games the season before, there is nowhere to go but up for this young team. That all starts with their new head coach […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an impending financial crunch, decided to rip the band-aid off, trading away Karl-Anthony Towns, he of the four-year, $224 million supermax extension, to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Towns has been the face of the franchise for so long, but it has become evident […]

The Atlanta Hawks fell short of making the playoffs last season, losing to the Chicago Bulls in the play-in tournament. This season, the team has some new talent, but the goal remains the same, especially for Trae Young. On Media Day, the Hawks’ point guard was asked what his goals were for the season, and […]

This offseason has brought a seismic change for the Golden State Warriors. Klay Thompson’s decision to leave the team and sign with the Dallas Mavericks officially marks the end of an era, with the Dubs having won four championships with Thompson playing a starring role during the team’s dynastic run. It will be such a […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham addressed the public during Media Day on Monday. Cunningham shared lots of personal insight on the direction of the franchise. That future includes a five-year agreement worth $224 million with the 2021 No. 1 overall pick. Cunningham clarified his desire to remain with the Pistons for the foreseeable future. […]

The 2024-25 season is an audition year for the Brooklyn Nets. While general manager Sean Marks’ primary focus will be landing a top pick in next June’s draft, he’ll also need to identify which of Brooklyn’s young players fit his long-term vision. At the top of that list will be fourth-year guard Cam Thomas. After […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ media day kicked off, giving fans their first glimpse of the new star pairing of Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul. The Spurs added Chris Paul through free agency and acquired Harrison Barnes via trade to provide leadership to the league’s youngest roster from last season. With 33 combined years of experience […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason has mostly been one of inactivity. It is certainly telling that the biggest move they made this offseason was hiring JJ Redick to be the team’s new head coach, replacing Darvin Ham in the process. The important factor that played into the hiring of Redick is that he seems to […]

LOS ANGELES – If there’s one player on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster who is used to hearing his name in trade rumors, it’s D’Angelo Russell. As recently as this offseason when Russell opted in to his contract, he still was being mentioned as a potential trade candidate. But training camp and preseason is about […]

The hottest basketball sneaker of the last year is finally back and Timberwolves’ franchise star Anthony Edwards will be honoring Minnesota’s roots with this next release. With his debut signature sneaker, the Adidas AE 1, soaring to astronomical heights over the last few months, Adidas will continue to update colorways and bring new looks to […]

Donovan Mitchell signed a three-year, $150.3 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. He spoke on it publicly for the first time during the Cavs’ annual media day availability. To Mitchell, it gave him a sense of peace he hadn’t had in a while. “I can come in here now and breathe,” Mitchell said. […]

Despite already achieving a plethora of accolades in his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking forward to his 12th NBA season. He went on X (formerly Twitter) to upload a photo of himself flexing both arms with the caption reading: “Year 12! Let’s get it!” Fans on social media are buzzing after Antetokounmpo reminded everyone that […]

The Brooklyn Nets were sellers in the 2024 offseason, trading away Mikal Bridges to the across-the-bridge rival New York Knicks. Entering the 2024-25 season, the Nets will be a young team, allowing their players to prove they should be a part of their core. Brooklyn will not be a contender in 2024 and likely won’t […]

In their opening-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Jarrett Allen was the Cleveland Cavaliers’ unsung hero. However, Allen suffered a cracked rib in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series. Allen would miss the following eight games of the playoff run with an injury that became an ongoing point of contention. Fans and even […]

2025 continues to grow as one of the more eventful Air Jordan release calendars in recent memory and we may be seeing another classic retro sneaker hit the shelves. While Michael Jordan never actually wore the Air Jordan 9 upon their release due to his absence from basketball, the shoe continues to be considered a […]

Moments after the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their season end, word got out that star point guard Darius Garland was fed up. According to reports, Garland’s representation preferred a trade for him if Donovan Mitchell signed a contract extension with Cleveland this summer. The belief was that Mitchell was holding Garland back and that a change […]

Fresh off his Olympic gold medal victory with Team USA, Joel Embiid returned to make waves at the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day. Embiid faced challenges in Paris, including scrutiny over his performance and an unfriendly home crowd. Reflecting on his Olympic experience in France, Embiid commented, “I actually thought it was softer. Well, I thought […]

NBA 2K25 has been out for just under three weeks now, and that means fans are starting to get used to how their favorite players perform in the latest iteration of the storied franchise. Speaking of storied franchises, the Boston Celtics are expected to be one of the best teams in the league this year. […]

LeBron James went on social media to flex that his wife Savannah is playing as their son Bronny James on NBA 2K25. We’re not entirely sure if this is the first time Savannah played an NBA 2K game. But if that were the case, she isn’t to blame for getting into the game. Any proud […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — When James Harden demanded a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, Daryl Morey swore to only trade him for a star or the assets to acquire another one. The prize for Morey’s patience was a star from Harden’s new team, Paul George. To win the sweepstakes for him, it took a hefty amount […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are in Year Two of their post-Damian Lillard era, having traded the star to the Milwaukee Bucks and giving him his best chance to win an NBA championship, a reward for his years of service to the Blazers. Part of this new-look Blazers is the former Phoenix Suns big man DeAndre […]

LOS ANGELES – Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship, they have made only one deep playoff run in the last four seasons. In 2021 and 2024 they were eliminated in the first round while failing to make the playoffs in 2022. At Lakers media day on Monday, LeBron James spoke […]

Stephen Curry revealed during NBA Media Day how his iconic three-point shot in the Olympics took place. During the 2024 Olympics, Curry hit one of the toughest three-pointers in his career to help Team USA secure the gold medal. NBA stars Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum, who played for France at the time, double-teamed Steph […]