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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. […]

During the offseason, the Hawks made some changes to the team that will affect how their lineups will look this year. One of those changes was trading Dejounte Murray, who was Trae Young’s backcourt starting mate for the past two seasons. At the end of the day, the pairing didn’t work out in the Hawks […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a loaded Eastern Conference this season, the one question that fans have in the back of their heads is about star Jimmy Butler and his contract situation. With Butler having responded to Heat president Pat Riley on some criticisms, his stance on a future deal could have been revealed […]

It was recently revealed that Luka Doncic was dealing with a calf injury. The Mavs are hopeful that Doncic’s injury is not serious, though, and he will be re-evaluated next week once the NBA preseason begins. On Friday, however, the Mavericks received another injury update, and this time they may have a player who is […]

Ever since Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Blazers in 2023, he’s experienced one setback after another. After a right knee ligament tear required season-ending surgery in November, he looked forward to fully recovering before training camp. At the beginning of Blazers training camp, Williams III […]

The Orlando Magic announced three crucial roster moves ahead of the 2024 preseason, exercising the third-year team options for guards Anthony Black and Jett Howard, as well as the fourth-year option for forward Paolo Banchero. These decisions secure the future of all three players through the 2025-26 NBA season, reinforcing the Magic’s commitment to developing […]

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is heading into the 2024-25 season with renewed focus and determination after a challenging shooting slump last year. Despite averaging a career-high 19.7 points per game, Wagner’s three-point percentage took a significant hit, dropping from 36.1% in his second season to just 28.1%. His struggles continued during the Magic’s first-round […]

LeBron James is entering his twenty-second season in the NBA playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and will tie Vince Carter’s record for most NBA seasons in a career. A new season for “King” James also means a new signature sneaker as the lifetime Nike athlete will see his twenty-second signature Nike LeBron model come […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Lakers’ preseason opener, setting the stage for his son, Los Angeles’ second-round pick Bronny James’ potential preseason debut on Friday. The Lakers’ first-year head coach JJ Redick led the rookie’s first NBA training camp, where Bronny spoke to the immaculate […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Paul George has been working hard at the Philadelphia 76ers training camp in anticipation of the fun first season with Philly he’s about to play. Reviews of the new star from the rest of his teammates have been promising. Tyrese Maxey was impressed with how effortless he can score. Caleb Martin […]

Years before veteran center Isaiah Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder over the summer, he was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft. Hartenstein averaged 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.9 minutes per game in his […]

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame gears up for an exciting celebration as it announces the induction of four new SuperFans into the esteemed James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery. On October 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET, renowned personalities Billy Crystal, Alan Horwitz, Spike Lee, and Jack Nicholson will receive this honor during the Hall’s SuperFan […]

Entering year one of their rebuild, the Brooklyn Nets are taking fliers on several former top prospects. During his first rebuild with the Nets, General Manager Sean Marks found success with low-risk reclamation projects such as D’Angelo Russell, Spencer Dinwiddie and Joe Harris. Brooklyn’s new-look coaching staff, led by first-time head coach Jordi Fernandez, will […]

Boston Celtics backup point guard Payton Pritchard was the star of the team’s preseason opener win against the Denver Nuggets. The 26-year-old, who is the primary backup to Jrue Holiday, finished 6-of-13 shooting, but every make was from three-point range. He finished with 21 points, six assists and four rebounds in 24 minutes. Pritchard scored […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is having a productive week at his first Thunder training camp. The veteran center is adapting to his new environment, teammates, and offensive system, which includes Thunder coach Mark Daigneault encouraging Hartenstein’s 3-point touch. During his media availability, Isaiah was asked about rediscovering his outside touch throughout Thunder training […]

Jordyn Woods ignited speculation about her engagement on October 3, sharing a series of selfies that prominently featured a stunning diamond ring on her finger. The 27-year-old model donned a New York Knicks sweatshirt, a playful nod to her boyfriend, Karl-Anthony Towns, who made his debut with the team that same day after being traded […]

Over the last year, the Nike Air Foamposite has seen a massive resurgence in production, releases, and popularity in sneaker culture once again. Made famous by Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway, the revolutionary Nike silhouette will see yet another colorway in its endlessly expanding catalogue. This time, we’ll see the Nike Air Foamposite Pro version […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers open their preseason schedule Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, their highest-profile player won’t be suiting up. LeBron James, who is entering his 22nd NBA season, will not take the court against the Timberwolves in the Lakers’ exhibition opener, according to a report on X via ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin. “LeBron […]

For the better part of his NBA career, NBA offenses have been a little awkward for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro. This played a part in Okoro’s quiet free agency. Although Okoro is the Cavs’ best perimeter defender, his offensive warts gave teams with cap space pause. Okoro admitted at media day that, for a […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Both of the Boston Celtics’ primary Eastern Conference competitors made huge moves to land stars this offseason. While the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George right at the start of free agency, the New York Knicks swung a massive trade for Karl-Anthony Towns days before training camp. When asked for his thoughts […]

The 2024 NBA Draft was a defining moment for both the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James, marking a historic opportunity for the basketball icon and his son, Bronny James. Despite having the chance to select Bronny with the 52nd pick, the Golden State Warriors passed on him, opting instead to draft 7-foot center Quinten […]

Phoenix Suns’ All-Star Kevin Durant is one of the few lucky athletes on the planet to have inked a lifetime deal with footwear and apparel sponsor Nike. After releasing 17 standalone Nike KD signature sneakers of his own, the brand has taken the liberty of re-releasing some of Durant’s most classic sneaker silhouettes in hopes […]

The NBA is ushering in a new era with a fresh marketing campaign that highlights its evolving landscape. As the league transitions to a younger generation of players, its latest season-opening spot, titled The Tip-Off, emphasizes this shift through dynamic visuals and a star-studded cast. Directed by Mike Warzin and crafted in collaboration with creative […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes that at 32 years old, the best is still yet to come for Kyrie Irving. On the heels of a Western Conference championship, Kidd sees a higher ceiling for the team in the 2024-2025 season, beginning with Irving. The Dallas Mavericks head coach sat down with Marc Stein […]

Ever since Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards inked a footwear deal with Adidas, fans and sneakerheads have been clamoring for more colorways and releases around his debut signature AE 1 sneakers. Quickly becoming one of the most popular signature basketball models of recent memory, rumors are already swirling around the upcoming Adidas AE 2. Over […]

With Media Day in the rearview and training camp underway, the Orlando Magic are gearing up for the 2024-25 season. However, one player, Cole Anthony, is facing a precarious situation as the team continues to evolve its roster and strategy. Cole Anthony, the 24-year-old guard, is potentially in danger of losing his rotation spot heading […]

The latest NBA 2K25 MyTEAM set, Dunktober, is here, with new pink diamond player items for stars like Paul George, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more. Overall, this set includes tons of players to bolster your MyTEAM roster. It includes several high-rated players like Diamond items of Andrew Wiggins, Donovan Mitchell, and others. Without further ado, let’s […]

For the better part of his career, everyone has wanted Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland to shoot more three-pointers. The latest person to tell Garland to increase his volume during training camp is new Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson. Something Atkinson wants to improve is Cleveland’s 3-point volume. The Cavs ranked eighth in total attempts […]

As Jalen Suggs approaches his fourth NBA season, the Orlando Magic guard is at a pivotal juncture both on and off the court. With the deadline for a rookie scale contract extension looming on October 21, Suggs and the Magic’s front office remain in negotiations, leaving his future in Orlando uncertain. If no agreement is […]

Jonas Valanciunas’ net worth in 2024 is $35 million. Valanciunas is a center for the Washington Wizards after they acquired him in a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Valanciunas is an NBA All-Rookie Second Team player. Here’s a closer look at Jonas Valanciunas’ net worth in 2024 as he prepares to start his […]

As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo looks to lead his team into a highly anticipated season, people are wondering how the big-man can further improve his own game. With the Heat looking to challenge in a competitive Eastern Conference, the talk of Adebayo last season towards the end was his improvement in shooting from beyond […]

Hall of Fame New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing is returning to the franchise that drafted him in 1985. After the Knicks’ blockbuster trade for Karl-Anthony Towns, New York is gearing up for a highly anticipated 2024-25 campaign. And the front office is bringing Ewing back to fulfill a ‘basketball ambassador role,’ according to ESPN’s […]

Kevin Durant is arguably the most unstoppable scorer in the NBA. Thanks to his combination of size and skills, Durant has established himself in the NBA for several seasons. Furthermore, his career has also seen him win two NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, an MVP, and 14 All-Star Game appearances. With plenty of success in […]

According to reports, former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo is joining the Milwaukee Bucks in an unspecified role and is currently serving as a guest coach in Bucks training camp. But, behind the scenes, the plan for Rondo to join Milwaukee had been in motion for a while. It started at Rondo’s wedding in June when […]

The Detroit Pistons tip-off NBA preseason action next Sunday. Their four exhibition matchups should provide a quality test against the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Preseason wins and losses do not always tell the story of a team’s direction. However, this will be the first glance at the refreshed […]

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an overtime thriller for their Week 5 matchup on Thursday Night Football. Thanks to Kirk Cousins’ 500-yard performance, the Falcons outlasted the Bucs 36-30 with him throwing the pass to KhaDarel Hodge for the game-winning touchdown. After the win, Cousins celebrated with his Falcons teammates, as […]

Malik Monk has become one of the most exciting players off the bench in recent years thanks to his stellar performances for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings. His value had plummeted on the bottom-feeding Charlotte Hornets, allowing the Lakers to sign him in 2022, where he became one of the bright spots […]

The Golden State Warriors went through a major change during the 2024 offseason. The Warriors completed a sign-and-trade that sent former franchise shooting guard Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks. Nevertheless, Golden State retains the services of Stephen Curry’s other longtime teammate: Draymond Green. Green made an intriguing NFL comparison that includes San Francisco 49ers […]

As the Phoenix Suns wrapped up their final day of training camp, forward Kevin Durant echoed a sentiment around the Verizon 5G Performance Center. Shades of high turnovers reminisced from the previous season. Durant spoke with reporters about turnovers needing to be addressed. “I think turnovers are the emphasis,” Durant said. “I think that with […]