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The Golden State Warriors have captured four NBA championships during their current Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry driven era, which has also included big names like Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, the latter of which formed a duo the likes of which has never been seen with Curry. Ex-Warriors GM Bob Myers now works as […]

Jamal Murray always shows up for the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets. He was the clear-cut secondary superstar during their title run back in 2023 and will continue to be that guy heading into 2024-25. However, a lot of people were scratching their heads with his current contract extension. Some were saying that he should have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have big goals going into the 2024-25 NBA season. Los Angeles nearly took a trip to the NBA Finals in 2023 but came up short again a year later. With LeBron James’ under contract for two additional years, LA wants to win big. However, the Lakers are still prioritizing the development […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has never been one to lack confidence, dating all the way back to his days as a high school and AAU prodigy in Oklahoma. That confidence has more than translated to the NBA level, as Young has turned himself into one of the most dynamic but also polarizing figures […]

DeMar DeRozan has officially become a journeyman in the NBA. After his stints with the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls, he has now found himself playing alongside De’Aaron Fox in the Sacramento Kings system. This also means that he has worked under many legendary coaches of the 21st century. Despite the myriad of head […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Andre Drummond felt comfortable with the Philadelphia 76ers within his first week on the team, the very beginning of his first stint that began in the 2021 offseason. The embrace he got from the city made the transition to a new team and a role as a backup immensely easier. After being […]

A 16-season playoff drought was snapped by the Sacramento Kings during the 2022-23 NBA season when they won 48 games and sat near the top of the Western Conference standings. While the Kings won 46 games this past year, De’Aaron Fox and Co. were unable to claim a playoff spot via the play-in tournament in […]

We’ve got the Best Shooting Guard Builds you can create in NBA 2K25 MyPLAYER. Of course, feel free to tweak these builds, which will show you the best heights, weights, and wingspans to use. This, in turn, should help you get high-tiered badges that help maximize your offensive and defensive efforts. Without further ado, here […]

Not many NBA players will figure to have more of a green light this season than Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas. The Nets unloaded small forward and leading scorer Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks this offseason in exchange for mostly draft picks, meaning Thomas will take over even more of the reigns for […]

We’ve got the best Point Guard Builds you can use and edit in NBA 2K25 MyPLAYER. Although you can use pre-built templates modeled after real point guards like Steph Curry, some players like to veer off and do their own thing. Therefore, we created three solid builds that will help you in MyCAREER. What Are […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young recently appeared on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast and talked about his top-five shooters in the NBA. The list: Steph Curry, Damian Lillard, himself, Klay Thompson, and fellow Hawks teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic. Young had himself a year, averaging 25.7 points, 10.8 assists, and 2.8 rebounds while shooting […]

The NBA has approved a new rule change for the 2024-25 season that involved replay reviews for out-of-bounds calls on the court that are triggered by a Coach’s Challenge. On Tuesday at the NBA Board of Governors, expanded use of the Coach’s Challenge was approved regarding instant replay of an out-of-bounds violation triggered by a […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has always had somewhat of an outsized personality dating back to his days as an Oklahoma Sooner. Young’s confidence at times has helped grow his popularity and at other times made him some enemies amongst his peers in the league, but recently, the Hawks guard may have fired off […]

If it weren’t for Julius Randle, the New York Knicks wouldn’t be where they are currently. Randle became the first All-NBA player for the Knicks since Carmelo Anthony, guiding the team back to the playoffs before Jalen Brunson arrived in 2022. Randle’s performance revitalized the franchise, making him the focal point of the team’s resurgence. […]

New Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan recently appeared on Podcast P with Paul George, and the two discussed the controversial comments by Minnesota Twins star Anthony Edwards, who said that no one outside of Michael Jordan had skill during that era of the NBA. DeRozan disagreed with the take. “My take is listen, Ant is […]

It’s a true shame that some of the younger NBA fans of the present day will grow up without experiencing the greatness that was DeMarcus Cousins during his time with the Sacramento Kings. Cousins checked many of the boxes that we see in the ideal center archetype today, including the ability to shoot from the […]

Winning a championship was at the top of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s to-do list for years, but he was finally able to complete that nagging task last season. However, the five-time All-Star understands that the greatest players in NBA history didn’t lose their hunger for winning after one title. Tatum hasn’t either, which he […]

While playing well in college is a great way to get the attention of NBA scouts, playing well in college doesn’t always translate well in the professional ranks. Vice versa, there are also times when a player fails to thrive at the college level but finds a way to flourish in the NBA. Let’s take […]

Charles Barkley has always been very critical of Kevin Durant. The NBA Hall of Famer has never backed down from speaking his true feelings about the 14-time All-Star, and Barkley is even more judgmental of Durant since he plays for the Phoenix Suns. When Durant was traded to the Suns, the rest of the league […]

NEW YORK — Stephen Curry is, and has been, one of the biggest names in the NBA. You can’t tell the tale of the league over the last decade without discussing Steph’s greatness and all that he has done to change the game both on and off the court. When he is on the court […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming into another NBA season as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. But whether they can beat the best of the best and finally make that long-awaited run to the conference finals will determine whether it truly means anything significant this time. At the season’s outset, the 76ers […]

A high-profile police arrest shook up the sports world on Sunday as officers of the Miami-Dade Police pulled over and handcuffed Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. This arrest happened hours before the Dolphins faced the Jacksonville Jaguars on their Week 1 matchup. While the Dolphins managed to pull off a 20-17 win over the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard may be far away from his native Oakland, but he still shows love for the Las Vegas Raiders. However, a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, a history-making win for Jim Harbaugh, made even the usually level-headed Lillard react in frustration. His response seemed to echo the […]

Ahead of training camp in September, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker visited New York City to make the most out of his free time. During his New York visit, Booker surprised fans and even gifted some of them free Nike Book 1 sneakers. The four-time All-Star showed some love to fans before he returns to […]

The newly acquired Sacramento Kings swingman DeMar DeRozan has played for four teams in his 15-year NBA career. However, he might be the first one to say that each trade to a new team in a new city doesn’t get easier, even though his latest trade brought DeRozan home to California. In a recent appearance […]

DeMar DeRozan revealed on Podcast P with Paul George that Alex Caruso is among his top three favorite teammates. Both players were teammates for three seasons with the Chicago Bulls, starting in the 2021-22 NBA season. Sadly, Caruso was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder last June for Josh Giddey. That means that fans will […]

With the Brooklyn Nets’ 2024-25 season schedule released, a lot of eyes will be on the team. Ahead of the Nets 2024-25 season, we’ll be making our Nets season predictions. Brooklyn had an active offseason as they entered full rebuild mode, trading away Mikal Bridges. The Nets received a haul from the team across the […]

Once upon a time, Kobe Bryant made a surprise appearance at a Drew League game. While some NBA stars would normally participate in the pro-am league, especially during the off-season, fans rarely get to see the biggest stars play. Like for example, when LeBron James played in his first Drew League game, the gym was […]

With the start of the 2024-25 NBA season rapidly approaching, the Orlando Magic will be a team that NBA fans and media alike will be keeping an eye on. They were one of the surprise teams of last year, ending their playoff drought and finishing with a top-five seed in the Eastern Conference. Ahead of […]

Everyone who’s ever scrolled NBA social media has seen the iconic meme of Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns posting up DeMarcus Cousins, playing for the New Orleans Pelicans at the time. However, not many people might know that ex-Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague may have had a role in creating it per his story in a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had a busy summer, completely overhauling their team around Kawhi Leonard. At one point, there was even a chance that the Clippers could’ve landed free agent and now Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan. The Clippers ultimately saw Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Daniel Theis, Mason Plumlee, Brandon Boston, and Moussa Diabate all […]

As Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors enter a new era, former Warriors guard Jordan Poole made a nostalgic social media post that’s garnering attention. Poole posted over two dozen photos from the Warriors’ 2022 champion season, including pictures of him alongside teammates such as Andrew Wiggins, Andre Iguodala, and Curry. Poole’s 24-hour Instagram story […]

DeMar DeRozan joined the Sacramento Kings later in the 2024 NBA offseason, adding another dangerous scorer to one of the league’s best offenses from the past two seasons. After being linked to a handful of playoff teams as his deal with the Chicago Bulls expired, he decided to join the Beam Team. It seemed pretty […]

Despite weathering some controversy late in the year, Jannik Sinner ends 2024 on top of the tennis world. The 23-year-old Italian overpowered American Taylor Fritz in the US Open final on Sunday afternoon, winning in straight sets to capture the second major title of his career. A day before seizing this signature moment, he had […]

After a quiet offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made their first free agency signing. Sources confirm that veteran big man Tristan Thompson and the Cavs have agreed on a one-year contract. A former first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Thompson will likely start and finish his career with the Cavs. However, it won’t be […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood is set to miss the start of the 2024-25 NBA season after undergoing a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee on Monday, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, meaning that he likely will not resume basketball activities until some point in November. After […]

NEW YORK — Athletes in any professional sport are always trying to grow their brands on and off the field or court. While Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is known for his jaw-dropping shooting abilities on the basketball court, he is beginning to make a huge name for himself with Under Armour and his […]

It’s no secret that Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert and Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green do not like each other. Draymond has talked smack about Gobert on national television while the two also got into a wild scuffle last season where Green put the Frenchman in a chokehold. Gobert has said in the […]

NBA free agent Cedi Osman is heading to Greece. Osman signed a contract with Panathinaikos. However, contrary to a report by Eurohoop’s Nikola Miloradovic, suggesting Osman turned down a training camp invite from the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA insider Marc Stein is saying that was never the case, per The Stein Line. “It has been […]