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Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant celebrated his birthday on Sunday, and the 36-year-old forward received a special greeting from Lakers legend Magic Johnson, out of many other members of the NBA brotherhood. Magic sent his birthday message to Durant on X, formerly Twitter, with a photo of two cakes with “Happy Birthday” on them. “Happy […]

The New York Knicks just pulled off the biggest trade of the offseason in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns. But before that, they signaled their intentions to contend in the Eastern Conference with a previous trade. The Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets, but he reportedly isn’t looking to sign […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics’ offseason is nearing its end, as they’re already a few days into training camp and preparing for preseason games in Abu Dhabi. However, that doesn’t mean the chaotic player movement that comes with the offseason is over. On Friday night, the New York Knicks shocked the NBA world by trading […]

The Jordan Tatum 3 is the newest sneaker in the signature line of Boston Celtics’ All-Star Jayson Tatum. After recording one of the NBA’s best collective Regular Seasons of all time, Jayson Tatum has been advancing his brand off the court and using his global reach to promote his newest upcoming model. Adding to their […]

Everyone will expect Donovan Mitchell to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers in this season. Mitchell is arguably a top-ten player in the NBA. So, more often than not, Mitchell will put Cleveland on his back with his scoring prowess. While that’s a pretty straightforward strategy, it isn’t the only thing the Cavs can lean on. That’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks will hold training camp in Las Vegas beginning on Tuesday. The Mavs recently announced the training camp roster and a number of players are set to return. In fact, the Mavericks are returning 13 players from last season. One of those players is AJ Lawson. The Mavericks are returning 13 players from […]

The New York Knicks continued their aggressive offseason this weekend, adding four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for a package built around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Many Knicks fans initially found this blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves difficult to stomach, and many are still processing the outcome. However, one thing is for sure: […]

With the amount of new models and updated silhouettes coming from Adidas basketball over the last few years to promote athletes like Anthony Edwards and Damian Lillard, it’s rare we see a retro sneaker receive its own modern rendition. Well, an exception can always be made for one of the GOATs in Kobe Bryant and […]

The dust is still settling after the Minnesota Timberwolves chose to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. As it settles, it has left two different outcomes for either fanbase. New York fans are still celebrating since the Knicks have obtained a bonafide star. However, it’s shocked Minnesota fans, considering Towns spent nearly a […]

The basketball world was shocked when the New York Knicks traded for star Karl-Anthony Towns where in return, the Minnesota Timberwolves got Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick. While everybody was stunned, even the camp of Towns, one person that sent messages to the departing Knicks players was actor and known fan Ben […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a stunning trade that shocked the NBA world, acquiring Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo from the New York Knicks for Karl-Anthony Towns. Both Randle and Towns had been important pieces to their teams over the years, and now they’ll look to make an impact on their new squads. As with any […]

The New York Knicks may explore another trade opportunity after acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks’ recent moves, including the departure of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, suggest the franchise could be shifting its roster dynamics. However, another big move could be coming to New York. According to reports, the Knicks are fielding calls on Mitchell […]

The NBA world was shaken when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Randle dealt with injuries for most of last season, but he’s looking to have a start fresh on a team that’s led by Anthony Edwards. Not only is Randle looking for a […]

It’s been an eventful offseason thus far for Phoenix Suns’ star Devin Booker and fresh off a big performance at the Summer Olympics in Paris, the veteran All-Star will begin prepping for the upcoming NBA campaign. His first signature shoe with Nike, the Nike Book 1, will continue to be marketed into the season and […]

The Indiana Pacers signed Jahlil Okafor to a training camp deal, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The former No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft last played in the NBA in 2021 for the Detroit Pistons. After beginning his NBA career with the Sixers from 2015 to 2017, Okafor finished the 2017-18 […]

The Denver Nuggets come into the 2024-25 NBA season having lost a key piece in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to free agency and the Orlando Magic. The Nuggets did add a few key players though in free agency including Russell Westbrook. In the days ahead of training camp, Westbrook spoke about why he believes that he might […]

The Sacramento Kings are amid an exciting time going into the 2024-25 season. Sacramento is bringing back several stout contributors and added former Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan to their squad during the offseason. With the arrival of DeRozan and players returning from injury, namely Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk, one player in the Kings’ […]

Nearly 24 hours after the news broke that the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves had agreed to a deal that would send Karl-Anthony Towns to the Big Apple in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita Bates-Diop and a future 1st round pick, the aftershock of the deal is still being felt around the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have Khris Middleton available during training camp when it begins on October 1 as he has not been cleared for five-on-five play, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. In July, Middleton had arthroscopic surgery on both ankles and the Bucks are taking a cautious approach to not rush their star guard […]

As the Miami Heat get motivated before the start of the 2024-25 season, there are people wondering how the year could fall for them after finishing at the eighth seed for the second straight time. With fans locking in their own Heat predictions, former player Udonis Haslem was on his podcast “The OGs Show” with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-year, $9 million contract extension with point guard Jose Alvarado, according to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the 2026-27 season. Alvarado, 26, was previously set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. He will play the upcoming […]

Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend is Jordyn Woods. Towns is certainly one of the elite centers in the NBA today. He is a Rookie of the Year winner, an All-Rookie Team member, an All-NBA player, and a four-time All-Star, which has helped Towns amass a net worth of $70 million. And now he’s moving to New York […]

More often than not, NBA superstars naturally elevate a team. Their presence further increases a team’s star power, which often looks great on paper. However, what’s great on paper isn’t always going to successfully translate in the game. In fact, some superstars may fail in terms of fit, chemistry, etc. With a number of NBA superstars […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an unexpected blockbuster trade on September 27, dealing a package centered around Julius Randle and fan favorite Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves and acquiring All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in return. This exchange could work for both teams and certainly fills the void at center the Knicks have been facing […]

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose recently announced his retirement from the NBA. The NBA world had plenty of reaction to Rose’s decision to leave the league after 16 seasons. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic shared a picture on his Instagram story that included one perfect emoji, image via MFFL Nation. Luka Doncic x Derrick Rose […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by reportedly trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster deal that sent Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a future first-round pick back to Minnesota, per Bleacherreport. The trade aims to build a long-term contender around rising star Anthony Edwards, but fans and analysts alike […]

After months of speculation, Nike and Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant recently unveiled the all-new Nike Ja 2, Ja Morant’s second signature sneaker with the footwear giant. After missing most of last season due to an injury, Ja Morant is set to make a monumental return and bring the Grizzlies back to competing for the […]

The sports media world is constantly in flux, including the “worldwide-leading” ESPN. After lead NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski left to general manage St. Bonaventure basketball, the outlet may replace him with someone unexpected. ESPN lead MLB insider Jeff Passan could make the switch, via The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. “ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan has emerged […]

Managing NBA rotations can be difficult and often thankless for a head coach. Whether you play a tight eight-man group or delve deep into your bench, the results matter. Regarding new Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, it appears he’s leaving all his cards on the table. Atkinson will lean heavily on superstars like Donovan […]

Scottie Pippen, the legendary NBA player known for his pivotal role in the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty, is stepping into the documentary arena. He’s collaborating with filmmaker Deon Taylor to create a captivating series centered around the game ball from the Bulls’ 1991 NBA title-clinching victory. This unique approach seeks to tell the story behind an […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo often says what’s on his mind. The two-time MVP has no filter. Antetokounmpo has a list of out-of-pocket comments. He recently appeared on social media in a video watching Rutgers basketball’s incoming freshmen Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. In the clip, the Greek Freak hilariously trash-talks the 18-year-old forward and guards, per […]

After coming up short against the Boston Celtics last season, all eyes are on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs had a quiet offseason but were able to keep Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland also signed Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to long-term deals. Finally, the Cavs drafted Jaylon Tyson and named Kenny Atkinson the franchise’s next head […]

The Knicks trading for Karl Anthony-Towns shocked the entire NBA world on Friday night. Towns, a key piece of the Timberwolves’s ascension to contenders in the West, is now heading East as the Knicks look to become the primary challenger to the dominance of the defending champion Boston Celtics. There are mixed feeling about the […]

As superstar Joel Embiid and the Philadephia 76ers prepare for training camp next week, 2024-25 could be the most talented team the 2023 MVP center has had throughout his eight-year career. All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey is 23 and coming off his best season, averaging 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. The 76ers […]

PHILADELPHIA — At media day in 2022, Joel Embiid joked that he did nothing but chill on his bed and couch all summer. This summer was a much different story until the very end. Before media day for the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers’ superstar embarked on a week that was anything but uneventful. Embiid’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are surely looking forward to training camp. Coming off a season that ended in disappointment, the Bucks probably want nothing more than to get on the court and prepare for a revenge tour. For that revenge tour to go as planned, however, all the pieces of the puzzle need to fall into […]

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves caused a major shakeup in the NBA on Friday when Minnesota flipped Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick. Shortly after the deal was done, reports began to leak out around the motivations for each team doing the deal. The Knicks were after Towns […]

In a surprising twist, the Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks after nine loyal seasons in Minnesota. This blockbuster deal surfaced just over a few moments ago, and while specifics are still unclear, it seems the Wolves will receive Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and some draft picks in return. […]

After nine seasons with the team, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally decided to trade away Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a heavily-protected first-round pick from the Detroit Pistons. This move is bittersweet in many ways; Towns was the face of the franchise for nearly a decade, […]