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The Philadelphia 76ers’ arena saga appears to be coming to an end soon. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced that the city has come to an agreement with the team on a new arena, pending legislative approval from the Philadelphia City Council. As rumors swirled that the Sixers would entertain the possibility of relocating to Camden, New […]

There are several staples of the NBA offseason: the draft, free agency, summer league, and… the Ben Simmons social media hype train. The Brooklyn Nets point guard has failed to regain his All-Star form since his messy exit from the Philadelphia 76ers, appearing in just 57 of 254 total games over the last three seasons. […]

When NBA players enter their prime, some fear that the other shoe will drop, leading to an inevitable decline. In the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, host Bill Simmons shared his concerns about Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. To Simmons, Embiid’s drop-off might be similar to former superstar Blake Griffin, who last played […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping that their move to acquire Klay Thompson will help the franchise win its first championship since 2011. Thompson, a four-time champion, has championship aspirations with the Mavs. The hype is exciting but can Thompson and the Mavericks live up to the high expectations? Dallas features a talented roster. They project […]

There is no doubt that the sports world was shocked when NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski announced his retirement from ESPN and the media space to be the general manager of St. Bonaventure’s basketball program. As Wojnarowski is getting farewells by colleagues like Stephen A. Smith, one aspect people could be asking about is the money […]

On Wednesday morning, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski shocked the sports world by announcing that he would be leaving the program after a career that spanned multiple decades. Wojnarowski has established himself as the number one source for breaking news in the NBA over the years, being the first to report some of the biggest […]

Renowned NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski shocked the sports world with his retirement from ESPN on Wednesday. As ESPN searches for Wojnarowski’s replacement, Pat McAfee already has a nomination in place. McAfee endorsed The Athletic’s Shams Charania to take over the role. His argument contained his usually funny bits, like calling Charania incredibly handsome and that […]

On Wednesday morning, NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN shocked sports fans everywhere by announcing that he would be stepping away from the sports reporting profession. Wojnarowski has become known as the breaker of league-altering NBA news over the last decade plus, and his departure signals an immediate search for who will be the next […]

A federal lawsuit that accused New York Knicks owner James Dolan of unwanted sex and sexual assault close to a decade ago has been dismissed by a U.S. District Court judge in California, according to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. The accusations against Dolan claimed he sexually assaulted and trafficked a female masseuse, Kellye Croft, in 2013 […]

As the NBA season approaches, many people are wondering about the state of the Los Angeles Lakers. The team did not make any moves besides hiring JJ Redick as their head coach and drafting Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. One of the most interesting topics is how much playing time James will see this season, […]

When Hall of Famer center Shaquille O’Neal left Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers to join Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in 2004, he had one goal: winning a championship. That’s precisely what happened in their second season together. Shaq and Wade led the Heat to an NBA title against Dirk Nowitzki and the […]

In the latest episode of the “OG’s Podcast” with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared insights into his time playing alongside Kobe Bryant during their tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. O’Neal, who played eight seasons with Bryant, provided a glimpse into the motivational tactics he used to push his former […]

NBA 2k25 is the top basketball video game in the market. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a freak of nature who seems like he comes straight out of a video game. He is a big reason why the Milwaukee Bucks are a fun team to play as in 2k, but the team’s depth and star power ensures […]

Basketball insider Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bomb of his own when he announced his retirement from sports media and will instead be the general manager for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. With the news, his ESPN colleague Stephen A. Smith issued a farewell message on the show “First Take” Wednesday morning. .@stephenasmith reacts to […]

Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN’s highly-regarded NBA insider, announced his retirement from sports journalism on Wednesday. Wojnarowski is leaving ESPN to become the general manager of the St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball program. The 55-year-old is ready for his next chapter, but ESPN will unquestionably miss Wojnarowski’s veteran reporting prowess. “I’ve known and admired Woj since we first […]

Adrian Wojnarowski’s net worth in 2024 is $6 million. The NBA insider with a knack for setting social media ablaze has become a must-follow on any platform. Let’s look at Adrian Wojnarowski’s net worth in 2024. What is Adrian Wojnarowski’s net worth in 2024?: $6 million (estimate) Wojnarowski has gone from a newspaper columnist to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s roster is an NBA 2K25 fan’s dream. The team is stacked with talent from top to bottom. The team has a superstar in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, up-and-coming stars in Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, role players in Lu Dort and Alex Caruso, and young talent in Cason Wallace and Dillon Jones. There […]

Adrian Wojnarowski, a staple in the NBA reporting business, has decided to retire from ESPN and the news industry as a whole, the long-time insider told his audience in a social media post on Wednesday. As Wojnarowski steps aside from the NBA world, he is set to begin a new venture as the general manager […]

Oklahoma City Thunder first-round pick Perry Jones had a life-threatening experience before the second year of his NBA career and revealed how his diagnosis was misreported. He was selected 28th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft before playing just three seasons in the league. Jones believes his career would have turned out differently if the […]

Election Day is slowly approaching, and many people are using their platforms to inform and influence others to vote. That’s what Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is doing, announcing a partnership with Michelle Obama for When We All Vote. “I’m officially excited to join Michelle Obama and the When We All Vote team as a co-chair. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite and 2024 Sixth Man of the Year winner Naz Reid must be confused right about now. The team has taken up a fan’s challenge to change the profile photo on their X, formerly Twitter, account to that of Reid. However, their first choice was a screengrab of Reid from a video […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, also known as Diesel, responded to a viral tweet that spread on Monday, showing an alleged photo of him embracing a smaller woman from behind in a mirror selfie. This alleged “Shaq” was also too tall for the mirror, which only showed his body from the chest down. Moreover, the tweet […]

NBA fans can be forgiven for only having so many names come to mind when confronted with a seven-foot question mark of a man. The Rudy Gobert hating Shaquille O’Neal is one of the first names that come to mind but the NBA on TNT cut-up character had to set the record straight amid some […]

Since Dwight Howard last played in an NBA game in 2022, there have been frequent conversations regarding a comeback. When a team is lacking center depth, many fans immediately suggest the five-time All-NBA First-Team selection as an option. While he has yet to formally retire, the big man is branching out. Howard is hoping to […]

NBA Twitter is up in arms again as leaks of Nike’s new City Edition jerseys for the 2024-2025 campaign came out on social media this week. The global brand is no stranger to people disliking their NBA jerseys, but these leaks have gained nearly unanimous negative feedback from fans online. However, Nike remains under contract […]

The 2024 NBA offseason is nearing its end, but Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is making sure that he is able to maximize the free time that he has on his hands. On Tuesday, Haliburton, who had previously been a guest star on Monday Night RAW, took his talents to NXT and volunteered to get […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young’s NFL career isn’t off to the start he envisioned. After a brutal rookie season and an offseason coaching change, Young’s second year isn’t progressing any better. After two ugly losses to the Saints and Chargers, head coach Dave Canales announced on Monday that Young will be benched in favor of […]

DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons attended an event at Raising Cane’s Post Malone and Cowboys restaurant in Dallas on Tuesday afternoon. Parsons worked a “shift” and served food to customers. He also took some time to speak to reporters at the event. Parsons, a basketball fan, shared his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ […]

The Chicago Bulls legend and GOAT contender Michael Jordan has won six NBA championships and five MVPs, but the one thing he has never done is sell his Illinois mansion listed since 2012. However, the first NBA player to become a billionaire, thanks to Nike’s Jordan Brand and other endorsement deals, may finally be nearing […]

Cam Thomas has had no problems scoring in bunches throughout his career. After setting the all-time scoring record at Oak Hill Academy, the shooting guard led all college freshmen in scoring during his lone season at LSU. Despite struggling to crack the Brooklyn Nets’ rotation during his first two seasons, he led the Summer League […]

If you haven’t watched Isaiah Thomas in his prime, you might only know him as the NBA journeyman looking for a long-term contract from any team that would have him. But nearly ten years ago, Thomas was an elite scorer and former All-Star who led the Boston Celtics in the playoffs through heroic performances. He […]

Ben Simmons is back at it again, working on his jump shot during the offseason. Simmons is notorious for having the worst jump shot in the NBA. Despite being the Rookie of the Year in 2018 and achieving three All-Star selections during his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Simmons didn’t acquire those accolades with his […]

After watching Trick Williams and “All Ego” Ethan Page duke it out instead of signing their contract for a title match during the opening segment of the show, NXT GM Ava announced that she needed help to get the deal done in time for the promotion’s debut on The CW and called on none other […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are amped for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Paul George signed a four-year, $212M contract with the Sixers over the summer. General manager Elton Brand and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey have retooled the roster around PG and Joel Embiid. As fans wait for George’s Philadelphia debut in October, they received a […]

Shaquille O’Neal recently revealed his reasons for helping the Miami Heat win the 2006 NBA title. Back in 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to keep Kobe Bryant and part ways with O’Neal by trading him to Miami. Despite the big man’s efforts to help the Lakers achieve a three-peat, it was Bryant who the […]

Last season, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero established himself as one of the top rising young stars in the NBA. Banchero evolved into the Magic’s best player, averaging 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game in his second year in the league. Banchero’s production was enough to earn him a spot in the […]

Only the most ardent haters dispute the on-court greatness of NBA icon and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. His combination of skill, ability, basketball IQ, composure and durability undeniably earn him a special place in the sport’s history. There are those, however, who take issue with and mock some of his off-court decisions […]

The headband is a great accessory for basketball players. In fact, a handful of notable NBA players have sported this accessory for several seasons. From being a great fashion accessory to helping preventing sweat from getting into the eyes, it’s surely a good add-on to any basketball player that intends to make a positive impact […]

One tradition in the NBA in recent years has been the unveiling of new alternate jerseys every season for each team, known as the Nike City Edition uniforms. The new digs are generally released around the start of the season, but someone always gets their hands on them before that. That has happened once again […]