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With the NBA preseason now underway, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to play the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Not only that, but they’ll be at full strength. The Lakers’ full starting five will play, via Spectrum SportsNet’s Mike Trudell. “LeBron said the plan for him is to play tomorrow against Phoenix in Palm […]

Now entering his fourth NBA season, Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes is looking to improve on the team’s 12th-place finish in the Eastern Conference last year. The 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year got a taste of the playoffs in his first season but has not returned. RJ Barrett, who came to Toronto via midseason […]

While there are plenty of intriguing storylines to track during the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming NBA campaign, the subject of LeBron James’ eventual retirement will continue to command national attention. The 39-year-old says he has a lot left in the tank.”  Such a claim should be considered bold given James’ age, but it is instead […]

As the Heat prepare to take on a reloaded Eastern Conference, one aspect of their team that is interesting is seven-foot rookie Kel’el Ware. While Ware impressed during the Summer League and preparing for the regular season, he has been receiving the help of Heat legend Udonis Haslem. The former player who is now in […]

As the Heat prepare to face off against a tough Eastern Conference, they finished their training camp Saturday as they were in the Bahamas. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after Saturday’s final session to talk about what was accomplished from the team during training camp as they prepare for their first preseason game on […]

In preparation for a highly anticipated 2024-25 campaign, Aaron Wiggins and the Oklahoma City Thunder had a productive week, implementing newcomers Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein into the fold. After the Thunder traded Josh Giddy for All-Defensive First-Team point guard Alex Caruso and signed free-agent center Isaiah Hartenstein over the summer, many positioned them as favorites […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has been diagnosed with a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder, the team announced on Saturday. The injury, which was confirmed shortly after Sharpe was ruled out of the team’s annual Fan Fest event, is expected to sideline the 21-year-old for an estimated 4-6 weeks as he […]

The Washington Wizards don’t have their whole rotation squared away yet, but one thing is for certain: this will be the season of “Point Poole.” A relative of the “Poole Party,” moniker, it alludes to the imminent unleashing of second-year Wizard Jordan Poole. Poole will play point guard and handle the ball for Washington, via […]

Days after his trade to the New York Knicks was announced, Karl-Anthony Towns sat down with Shannon Sharpe to reflect on his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The conversation would not be complete without the two discussing Draymond Green choking Towns’ former teammate, Rudy Gobert, in one of the most viral moments of the 2023-2024 […]

The Detroit Pistons hosted an open practice on Saturday for the public at the Wayne State Fieldhouse. After a light session of drills, scrimmages, and theatrics for the fans, head coach JB Bickerstaff addressed plans moving forward with the media. Bickerstaff spoke on how he wants to use the upcoming preseason games to help decide […]

Veteran swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s arrival in Orlando has quickly shifted the focus toward defense. The 12-year NBA vet, who signed a three-year, $66 million deal with a player option, brings championship experience from his stints with both the 2020 Los Angeles Lakers and the 2023 Denver Nuggets. Caldwell-Pope’s defensive tenacity is already making an impact […]

The Memphis Grizzlies releasing Derrick Rose led to a shocking retirement going by everyone’s reactions at Media Day. Players, staff, and executives who grew up as fans learned of the news on social media without warning. The front office and coaches had already flipped to filling those backup point guard shoes, though, mainly with some […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — As training camp comes to a close for the Philadelphia 76ers, the championship-hopeful squad heads back home with more insight into the new roster. Just about everyone had their time to shine, even if there was plenty of caution exercised for Joel Embiid and some of the older Sixers. Nick Nurse […]

Iman Shumpert is a big fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell — but he believes there’s a ceiling with him as the lead man. Shumpert — who is known for winning a championship with the Cavs back in 2016 — explained that while Mitchell is one of the top players in the league, his […]

The New York Knicks’ recent addition of Karl-Anthony Towns looks like an upgrade for the entire team’s roster, but there are less clear implications for other players. Specifically, Mitchell Robinson’s spot as the Knicks’ starting center is in question, especially since he will not be available to the team to start the season as he […]

With the Miami Heat preparing for a tough Eastern Conference this season, they are looking to improve their offensive game plan and identity which has been a focus in training camp that wrapped up Saturday. As the Heat look for some semblance with their starting lineup, multiple players and head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about […]

The Nuggets and the Celtics meet in Abu Dhabi for the second of two straight preseason games on Sunday morning! The Celtics have all of the momentum as the defending champions. The Nuggets enter the new NBA season hungry to bounce back after losing in the Conference Semifinals. We now continue our NBA odds series […]

Jalen Suggs is embracing a new challenge as the Orlando Magic look to expand his role heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. After making significant strides last year, Suggs is expected to take on more playmaking responsibilities, assuming a traditional point guard role for the team. With the Magic’s recent acquisition of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Suggs’ […]

The Brooklyn Nets appear to be getting a fully healthy Ben Simmons entering this season. In a new admission about his letdown 2023-24 campaign, Simmons said that wasn’t the case last year. “I feel physically ready to play at a high level,” he said when asked if he feels different this training camp. “Last year, […]

LeBron James recently addressed rumors surrounding his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers, directly dismissing speculation that his move was influenced by how the franchise handled the late Kobe Bryant during the final stages of his career. Reports had suggested that the Lakers’ treatment of Bryant in his later years factored into James’ decision […]

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook’s time together with the Los Angeles Lakers did not go as planned, but that does not mean that there is any animosity between the two stars. Despite media members claiming that Westbrook was used as the “scapegoat” of the failed Lakers teams, James fired back by calling out the shameless […]

As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo looks to lead as captain for the second straight season, he has other goals besides winning such as finally capturing the award for Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY). While it has been known that Adebayo is working on his three-point shooting, his defense has always been elite as […]

As the NBA preseason begins, so does the pro career of Bronny James, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ eldest son. And after a so-so debut, Lakers head coach JJ Redick was pleased with the second-round pick’s performance. While his father and Lakers star Anthony Davis sat, Bronny and the Lakers began their preseason schedule […]

The Boston Celtics may have won their 18th championship in June but for most of the players on the team, it was the first championship of their careers. That included Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, who recalls the specific moment the team cohesively rallied to reach the title. Brown said the team’s championship moment was born […]

Basketball fans widely recognize Cooper Flagg as the real deal, and former Boston Celtics superstar Kevin Garnett is among those who admire the Duke basketball freshman’s skills. In a recent episode of the “Ticket & The Truth” podcast, hosted by Garnett and fellow Celtics legend Paul Pierce, the former NBA MVP praised Flagg, calling him […]

Bronny James and his father, LeBron James, will be the first father-son duo to play in the same NBA game, but they understand that there is still much work ahead. Iman Shumpert, a former teammate of LeBron, is fully behind the Los Angeles Lakers’ choice to draft LeBron’s son. In an exclusive interview with RG.org, […]

Jaylen Brown claimed the Finals MVP award, largely due to his impressive defense on Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. His all-around performance played a key role in the Boston Celtics’ five-game dominance over the Dallas Mavericks. Brown appeared on the popular show Hot Ones with Sean Evans, where he offered an insightful comparison about guarding […]

When Houston Rockets wing Tari Eason took the court at the Drew League in Los Angeles this summer, it was the first time he had stepped on the court in an actual game setting following a leg injury. Eason dealt with a leg injury all of last season that ended up cutting his second year […]

The New York Knicks, encouraged by the progress they’ve made as a franchise over the past two seasons thanks in large part to the emergence of Jalen Brunson as a legitimate MVP candidate, have decided to go all-in this offseason. They traded away a boatload of draft capital to bring Mikal Bridges in, and then […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning blockbuster trade a week ago when they dealt longtime face of the franchise Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for a package headlined by Julius Randle. Randle figures to play a huge part in the Timberwolves’ ongoing quest for a championship, and fans could very well see […]

Although the Indiana Fever was eliminated from the WNBA playoffs, there has been some positive news surrounding the team recently. Caitlin Clark won the WNBA Rookie of the Year and even received a few MVP votes. The praise from NBA players celebrating Clark’s win has been an outpouring of support. That support includes San Antonio Spurs’ […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Jared McCain was anxious to meet Joel Embiid after being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. Those nerves are a thing of the past now. The superstar’s first impression of the rookie was a spectacular one, as he called him “our best player” on the court during training camp. In an appearance […]

This season, the Boston Celtics are hoping to become the first team since the 2017 and 2018 Golden State Warriors to repeat as NBA championships. But in order to do so, they have be focused with the right mentality. During a recent episode of the show, ‘Hot Ones’ from First We Feast, Celtics star Jaylen […]

You can always count on Patrick Beverley to speak his mind. On the latest episode of the Pat Bev Podcast, Rone, Beverley’s co-host, attempted to discuss the latest workout tapes from Brooklyn Nets’ guard Ben Simmons. Before Rone could even finish his thought, Beverley cut him off. “Ay man. Aint nobody trying to hear that […]

The 2025 NBA Draft class is shaping up to be one of the best ever, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Headlined by Duke basketball’s Cooper Flagg and Rutgers’ Ace Bailey, Givony believes there are four different players with at least 10% chance to be the No. 1 overall pick. "This is the best group […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic welcomed Caitlin Clark to the Rookie of the Year club with a heartfelt message on Friday. Doncic won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award during the 2018-19 season with the Mavs. Clark, meanwhile, was recently announced as the 2024 recipient of the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. Video […]

We’ve got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 5 Answers to help players earn some much-needed VC. For newcomers, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show itself features a wide variety of content from player highlights to developer interviews and more. However, we know most people […]

There has been little concern surrounding the future of the Miami Heat during the last few years. Whether it be injury troubles or regular season lapses, this franchise perseveres and often inserts itself into the title picture. Team president Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra have earned the complete faith of the fan base […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without starting center Nic Claxton when they open the preseason against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in San Diego. Claxton, who did not participate in a team scrimmage on Thursday, is dealing with hamstring soreness and will be held out as a precaution, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez. […]