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The Brooklyn Nets made multiple dart throws on the free agent and trade markets this summer. Entering year one of a rebuild, general manager Sean Marks acquired several former top prospects looking for a fresh start. They don’t all have to hit; just one. While it’s very early, Ziaire Williams looks like Brooklyn’s best bet. […]

When a player is traded from a team less than a month before the new season starts and then faces that team just two weeks later, the wounds are bound to still be somewhat raw. During Sunday’s NBA preseason game, speculation ran rampant that Donte DiVincenzo called out New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau […]

Two former teammates had an awkward run-in following the preseason game between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves. Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen Brunson’s father Rick Brunson had to be separated after the Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 115-110 on Sunday night. DiVincenzo, who was recently traded by the Knicks to the Timberwolves, had a heated […]

The NBA regular season starts on Oct. 22. Teams around the league have a pretty good understanding of what their regular season roster will look like, and they also have a pretty good idea of how they will go about reaching their goals for this season. Whether those goals are to win the championship, make […]

The Houston Rockets enjoyed a late-season winning streak that brought them to the edge of postseason contention last year, and they’ll be looking to build on that success during the 2024 season and make a push for the Conference Finals or even an appearance in the NBA finals. The Rockets have several young stars they […]

The Phoenix Suns are embarking on a new chapter with Head Coach Mike Budenholzer at the helm, and he is already implementing some minor changes. Star guard Bradley Beal noted that Budenholzer is encouraging the team to adopt a more aggressive approach, which has required some adjustment. “I’m trying to program myself to just be […]

The Brooklyn Nets are finally rebuilding, having traded Mikal Bridges to the Knicks and dangling trade assets Dorian Finney-Smith and Cam Johnson for interested contenders. However, no team has made an offer yet. Likewise, the Nets are taking Ben Simmons into next season due to finding a trade partner for the former All-Star. During the […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama hasn’t played in two of the team’s preseason contests ahead of the 2024-25 NBA campaign. Perhaps representative of the stark difference from this time last year, Wemby’s absence on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz came five nights after he missed the exhibition opener vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. […]

Preseason is underway for NBA teams. Stars are shaking off the summertime rust. Coaches are in the latter stages of roster evaluation. And of course, role players are doing their best to show out and earn rotation spots. It’s definitely a period of excitement for basketball fans, considering how close the actual season is. For […]

The Phoenix Suns have embarked on a 2-1 record in the preseason, with a chunk of the production coming from the Suns rookies, Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. For starters, Dunn was the Suns’ first-round choice. The following round, they took a local high school and Marquette University standout in Ighodaro.  In the Summer League, […]

Former NBA superstar Vince Carter has finally been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. In a ceremony on Sunday at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Carter gave a memorable heartfelt speech in front of legion of basketball personalities and luminaries, closing it out in perfect fashion. “The one thing I am […]

Utah Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen removed himself from trade discussions, at least until after the season, by signing a five-year, $238 million extension on August 7. This move effectively ended the Golden State Warriors’ pursuit of him during the offseason. The rumors surrounding multiple teams pursuing Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen persisted throughout the […]

NBA action is back as preseason play got going this week, and the Chicago Bulls have had two games so far. They took down the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, and they lost against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. There are a lot of guys to keep an eye on that are on this Bulls […]

In his first game back to Madison Square Garden, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo didn’t waste any time mouthing off to his old team, the New York Knicks. While at the free-throw line minutes into the preseason game, DiVincenzo said thanks for trading him and gave someone, perhaps Rick Brunson or Tom Thibodeau, another message. […]

The Chicago Bulls started preseason play earlier this week with a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and they also suffered a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Their regular season will get underway in just a couple weeks. This is a big season for the Bulls as the team made some big changes in […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama found himself all over the annual survey of NBA general managers conducted by NBA.com. He topped three categories, Best player to start a franchise with, Best Defender and Best Interior Defender. The poll also saw Wemby receive votes as the league’s Best Power Forward, get three percent of the […]

The Washington Wizards didn’t draft Alex Sarr No. 2 overall for his three-point shooting, but he’s been hot from deep so far this preseason. The French international is 7-for-12 from long range through three games, making at least two in each contest. However, Wizards coach Brian Keefe wants Sarr to focus on what’s most important. […]

The Miami Heat won their home preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans in a thriller, 101-99, as it gave fans a taste of what’s to come this upcoming season. One major aspect of this team that fans have been interested to see more of is the Heat’s projected starting lineup which made its debut […]

Sunday’s preseason matchup with the Detroit Pistons is another valuable opportunity for the Golden State Warriors’ surplus of viable rotation players to make a positive impression on Steve Kerr and the coaching staff. When it comes to big-picture, team-wide takeaways from the Dubs’ fourth exhibition game, though, certainly don’t hold your breath. Why? Golden State’s […]

The Miami Heat get their first win of the preseason which happens to be the home opener as they beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99. After a productive Heat training camp in the Bahamas, fans got a taste of what to expect from the season. Leading the Heat was Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson who […]

Joel Embiid was held out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ first three games of the 2024 preseason as he prepares for the 2024-25 season. After an evaluation of his left knee, the team said that the superstar center will not play in Philly’s final three preseason contests. The 76ers’ announcement reads as follows: “As part of […]

Karl-Anthony Towns has worked through some early struggles in the preseason and now looks more comfortable in his New York Knicks jersey, including during his Knicks home debut vs the Washington Wizards last week. The Towns trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves helped the Knicks shore up their shaky frontcourt depth and signaled to everyone, if […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to take on a loaded Eastern Conference this upcoming season, one aspect of the team that fans are excited to see is Jaime Jaquez Jr. who is entering in his second season in the NBA. There is no doubt Jaquez has been improving for his sophomore campaign as Heat head […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently dealing with a slew of injuries as the team tries to navigate its way through the preseason slate. Zach Lavine has had to block out the noise, as many expected him to already have been traded by this point in the offseason considering the other moves that Chicago made this […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always been quick to sing the praises of the legendary hoopers who came before him and inspired his game. During a recent Uninterrupted Interview that featured James, rapper Drake, and NBA Champ Chris Bosh, the trio discussed the impact of the one and only Vince Carter. Back in […]

NBA legend Danny Green is best known for his time with the San Antonio Spurs. From 2010 to 2018, Green was with the Spurs, winning a championship and All-Defensive honors. But after nearly a year away from the NBA, Green has retired from basketball. Now that Green has hung it up, San Antonio head coach […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown entered the NBA in 2016 alongside Philadelphia 76ers big man Guerschon Yabusele. Although they both find themselves in the league eight years later, their journeys to the 2024-25 season have been very different. Brown is currently the longest-tenured Celtic and one of the team’s most vocal leaders. He’s […]

It’s no secret that Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell loves baseball. Although Mitchell loves his New York Mets most of all, he’s quickly embraced the Cleveland Guardians as his second team. So, when the Guardians took on the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Divisional Series, Mitchell ensured he was there with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans know their weaknesses with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram leading the way. A failure to close out games after holding leads in the fourth quarter and a lack of three-pointers led to another NBA Play-In Tournament gauntlet. The Pelicans survived but got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first […]

The Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans had problems last season that only a true point guard could solve. At least, that is what the front office told fans with the acquisition of Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks. Sure, the Point Zion Experiment was fine for stretches during the regular season, but the tactic hit […]

NBA Legend Michael Jordan showed love to Vince Carter for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Jordan shared kind words with Carter. a fellow UNC Tar Hill alumnus and fraternity brother as both are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. “Congratulations man.” Michael Jordan to #24HoopClass inductee, Vince Carter 🤝🔥 […]

The Denver Nuggets did not escape the second round of the playoffs after the 2023-24 season, but they retain high expectations for 2024-25. The Nuggets are returning three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who will be sure to continue leading the team to great heights. Jokic shared a notable moment with 2023-24 NHL MVP and Colorado […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming into the 2024-25 NBA season as the only team in the league who did not make any free agent signings in the offseason. That means that they’re going to be looking for breakout seasons from key players. One player in particular that the Lakers should expect a big season […]

The Chicago Bulls are in the middle of their preparation for the 2024-25 NBA season. They are looking to take a step forward in the coming season after missing the playoffs and finishing below .500 with a 39-43 record in the last campaign. If the Bulls are to make a big improvement, Ayo Dosunmu will […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continued their preseason with a matchup against the defending champions, the Boston Celtics. Most of the veteran players rested on the second night of a back-to-back and it showed. Boston went up by 22 early on and, unsurprisingly, never looked back. Final score: 139-89. Paul George repped his Sixers threads in a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Jarred Vanderbilt since last February as he’s been recovering from a foot injury. Vanderbilt has undergone procedures on both of his feet and the last time he suited up for the Lakers was back on Feb. 1. But as far as the 2024-25 season is concerned, the plan […]

DALLAS — Jason Kidd and Kyrie Irving sat next to one another after practice on Saturday. The two were smiling while having a conversation, seemingly sharing light-hearted stories and thoughts. Although it was only one conversation, the fact is that one Hall of Famer speaking to a future Hall of Famer who have the same […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were without starting guard Austin Reaves due to injury during their most recent preseason game, a 107-102 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Reaves has been dealing with ankle soreness, but could be nearing a return to the court. Following practice on Saturday, Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave assembled media an […]

The internet erupted because LeBron and Bronny James did a thing. The Los Angeles Lakers’ duo is seeking to partner with Activision, makers of the Call of Duty video game franchise, to get Bronny a “skin.” For those unawares, a skin is a video game feature that can be a unique player outfit or character […]