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The Golden State Warriors are approaching a crucial 2024-25 season. Golden State lost firepower when they traded Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason. Nevertheless, the Dubs retain the services of franchise cornerstone Stephen Curry and some promising young talent. Golden State wants to win another NBA Finals before Curry’s time with the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is currently in the middle of what has been an eventful offseason. Shortly after winning gold with Team USA at the Paris Olympics, Edwards ruffled some feathers with his comments about players from previous generations lacking skill, with several legends of the game then taking shots at the Timberwolves star, […]

It’s no secret that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are very good friends, and they showed that while playing on the same team as each other. Not only did they come together to form the Big 3 in Miami, but Wade also joined James on the Cleveland Cavaliers for a season. Wade recently opened up […]

Not too long ago, the Denver Nuggets were at the top of the NBA world for the first time ever. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the Nuggets to their first championship in 2023, guiding many to the assumption that Denver could be the next dynasty in the NBA. Well, Bruce Brown left last offseason, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been known to terrorize an NBA franchise or two over the course of his 21-year NBA career. Although that dominance hasn’t quite reached the same level of consistency during his time with the Lakers, there was an eight year run from 2011-2018 when James did not lose a […]

The NBA may be at its peak offseason, but there are still notable names like Shaq making headlines. This time, it’s former NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal with his harsh criticism of Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert. But now we have a response from the French basketball star. Shaq calls out Rudy Gobert, Ben Simmons In […]

Stephen Curry has been, and continues to be, the face of the Golden State Warriors. Even with Klay Thompson departing the franchise after 13 years and four championships, the Warriors are still moving forward with a championship mentality because of Curry’s heroics. At the same time, the organization is also keeping a close eye on […]

With the NBA season creeping up, it’s tricky trying to speculate how the Charlotte Hornets’ season will go. They only won 21 games during the 2023-24 campaign, but are looking to add more wins to be a competitive team. Before anyone gets ahead of themselves though, we have to figure out who is starting where […]

The New York Knicks hope to contend for a championship this season. However, they are unquestionably undersized. While they pursued a few big men this offseason, including Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, they ultimately have to run it back with last season’s frontcourt sans Isaiah Hartenstein. And considering Mitchell Robinson has not yet been cleared […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been at the forefront of trade rumors aplenty over the past few seasons. It seemed rather inevitable for a few insiders that Donovan Mitchell would be leaving the Cavs eventually after the September 2022 blockbuster. But here Mitchell is, still in a Cavs uniform after signing a huge extension with the […]

For years, there has seemed to be tension between former Denver Nuggets coach George Karl and Carmelo Anthony. Karl coached Anthony when he was on the Nuggets, and since both have been out of the league, they’ve taken shots at each other in the media, and on social media. It’s not for certain what has […]

In this NBA 2K25 MyCAREER Beginner’s Guide, we’ll help new and returning players understand how the mode works. MyCAREER mode lets you take your MyPLAYER into the NBA, where you’ll become the undisputed GOAT. However, there’s a lot to know about the mode early on that can help you out in the long run. This […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t a particularly chatty guy. But when he does open his mouth to the media, he’s worth listening to. The 36-year-old coach helped the C’s secure their first NBA championship in over 15 years last season, and he fully embraces the challenges that come with a title defense, via […]

The Detroit Pistons are looking to put their terrible 2023-24 campaign completely in the rearview mirror. They won just 14 games last season, setting a franchise-worst, and they also ended up setting the record for the longest losing streak spanning just a single season in NBA history. With such putridity comes a ton of consequences, […]

The Boston Celtics are for sale, and there are some mighty big names reportedly vying to own the iconic NBA franchise, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. While names have been bandied about recently, Boston radio host Courtney Cox said on “The Greg Hill Show” that there are currently three finalists being considered as the next […]

NBA 2K25‘s MyCAREER mode brings back the RISE and ELITE affiliations, who compete against each other every season to earn a REP boost and an exclusive 2x REP event. Although you can switch between affiliations after joining them, we want to help you understand the differences between them. So, who should you join in NBA […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry had an unforgettable summer with Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Capturing the first gold medal of his prestigious basketball career, Curry will enter the Warriors’ upcoming 2024-25 season with a little extra pep in his step. During a recent appearance on the Today Show, he shared his […]

The Golden State Warriors’ future is anything but certain. Despite having superstar guard Stephen Curry under contract for several more years after signing a recent extension, a path back to the top of the NBA is unclear at best and out of the question at worst. Although the Warriors won the NBA Championship just two […]

Being a respected veteran across the association has its perks. For Chris Paul, who has cultivated his brand of “CP3” quite carefully throughout the course of his entire career, there is almost a need for him to be able to get that jersey number, regardless of which team he plays for. After signing with the […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks enjoyed a lot of success during the 2023-24 campaign, but it will ultimately be remembered for their crushing defeat in the 2024 NBA Finals at the hands of the Boston Celtics. But now that they have made it that close to the top of the mountain, Doncic and the […]

NBA 2K25’s MyCAREER Mode offers a Heart of A Dynasty, a four-part series in which MP (You) re-live their past basketball experiences. The series sees you go from High School Basketball to FIBA right before your NBA career officially begins. But these levels also provide different rewards for your MyPLAYER, including VC, Jerseys, and much […]

The Boston Celtics have enjoyed quite an eventful summer. They won the 2024 NBA Finals, kept pretty much their entire team intact, and saw some of their key players win gold medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics. And yet, along the way, their two best players in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have continued to […]

As a future Hall of Fame star who entered the NBA at 18, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is all too familiar with heavy criticism. He’s endured it repeatedly throughout his illustrious career. As LeBron prepares to team up with his son, Bronny James, and help Bronny navigate through his rookie season with the […]

When the GOAT debate happens, there are usually a handful of players considered for the honor. Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are among the most popular answers. But as he continues to dominate and age gracefully within the NBA, does Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant have a case for that? NBA […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently married his fiancee in Greece, but Charles Barkley may have disturbed his honeymoon by challenging him to get better as a basketball player. If you asked the Round Mound of Rebound, the Bucks star still has plenty of holes in his game that keeps him from all-time great status, […]

Losing teams often relegate players on the wrong side of 30 to the bench as mentors to the young guns tasked to carry the franchise back to relevance. Despite reduced playing time, many players accept this role and thrive in their new capacities as glue guys and locker room vets. Not Evan Fournier, though, who […]

Kyrie Irving reacted to one of his most recent poster dunks from the 2023-24 NBA season in a live stream. Irving co-streamed with a couple of other Twitch content creators when they watched a replay of his dunk. Given how the Dallas Mavericks star rarely dunks in a game, his co-streamers couldn’t help but wonder […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of a noteworthy NFL Draft that saw them select Tennessee basketball star Dalton Knecht in the first round and USC basketball role player Bronny James in the second round. Meanwhile, the Lakers have continued to bolster their franchise talent pool with players that include plenty of promise and […]

If you’re one of the few bright spots in a disastrous season for the Los Angeles Lakers, you might deserve to talk a little trash every now and then. That’s what Lakers guard Austin Reaves seems to do in his appearance on the new NBA2K25 video game, which sparked fan reactions online. In a snippet […]

Dunks are probably the most exciting part of basketball, and a player dunking on another player is even more thrilling. Perhaps no other player in the last two decades brought this kind of excitement like the Denver Nuggets’ DeAndre Jordan, who used to posterize people on a daily basis with the Los Angeles Clippers. Even […]

The Ben Simmons experiment has continued unabated in Brooklyn, New York with the former LSU Tigers college star and current Brooklyn Nets guard coming off of a season in which he scored just over six points per game while shooting a miserable 40 percent from the free-throw line. Simmons played in just 15 games, continuing […]

The Chicago Bulls have been searching for answers for years now, and have kind of been stuck with the core of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and others. Shortly before the 2024-25 season gets underway, they made another move to bolster their depth in the backcourt. The Bulls signed former Lakers and Jazz guard […]

NBA free agent Evan Fournier, who helped lead France to a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, recently signed a two-year contract with Greek club Olympiacos B.C. Fournier arrived in Greece on Wednesday and received quite the welcome from his new fans. Fournier arrived in Athens, Greece at around midnight local time wearing an […]

The Orlando Magic made the playoffs last year but dropped a 4-3 series to the Cleveland Cavaliers after a season of hard work. The Playoffs loss made Magic General Manager Anthony Parker and his staff reconsider more than a few things as they began to retool this offseason. Orlando knows what their franchise stands for, […]

Stephen Curry opened up about why he’s still happy to be suiting up for the Golden State Warriors. Back in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Warriors drafted Curry as the seventh overall pick. Despite the hardships he had to go through, especially when his team was on the losing end, Steph remained loyal to Golden […]

The USA Men’s Basketball Team went out and won the gold medal in incredible fashion this summer, defeating the host nation France in the final game. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was incredible, as were Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. NBA legend James Worthy was happy to […]

The Orlando Magic have enhanced their team composition by securing Mac McClung, a celebrated two-time Slam Dunk champion, under a partially guaranteed contract for their training camp, as reported by NBA insider Shams Charania. At 26 years old, McClung, a dynamic guard, demonstrated his considerable basketball prowess last season with the Magic’s G League affiliate, […]

Former NBA point guard Patrick Beverley has managed to keep his name in the headlines ever since taking his talents to Israel earlier this summer to continue his professional basketball career overseas. Beverley became known as a “love him or hate him” type of player to NBA fans everywhere for his antics on the court, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are promoting draft architect B.J. Johnson to assistant general manager, the team announced Wednesday. After joining the organization alongside general manager Sean Marks in 2016, Johnson quickly rose to director of player evaluation. He has led Brooklyn’s draft preparation for the last four seasons. The team has hit on several late picks […]