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Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is known for being a menace, and he’s now in full villain mode after the team’s new championship victory. Pierce usually resorts to making crazy takes on his podcast or on TV, but this time, he made a bold proclamation at the Celtics’ championship parade. Pierce made fun of the […]

Michael Jordan and LeBron James always headline the GOAT debates, but for Seattle SuperSonics legend Shawn Kemp, Celtics icon Bill Russell is the greatest basketball player of all time. During an appearance on the All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Kemp highlighted Russell’s influence as an all-around big man. “People get […]

JJ Redick is already making waves as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. From the sounds of it, he’s been in talks with several players, including Anthony Davis. In fact, it’s been revealed what Redick plans to do with Davis moving forward, which could prove to be big for this franchise. During […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle tried his best but couldn’t return for the team’s playoff run after injuring his shoulder in January. New York had to make do without its second-leading scorer, which led to an earlier exit than the team originally anticipated. Luckily for Knicks fans, Randle confirmed that he’s ready for next […]

After 101 total games played, the Boston Celtics were named 2024 NBA Champions. They defeated the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals, making quick work of Luka Doncic and Co. en route to banner No. 18. Now that the postseason is over, we can look back at both teams incredible playoff runs […]

The New York Knicks looked formidable after a mid-season trade that added OG Anunoby to an already talented roster. Injuries kept them from fulfilling their full potential, but they look like 2025 NBA Championship contenders, if they bring everyone back. But that’s a big “if”. There are two key guys who can sign elsewhere without […]

With the news of JJ Redick being hired as the Los Angeles Lakers next head coach, the job now is to focus on the summer and improve the roster after a disappointing finish this past season. The piece to the missing puzzle might have been revealed as a name to watch out for is Atlanta […]

The Chicago Bulls made the first major splash of the 2024 NBA offseason with a trade involving sending Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey. Caruso has long been coveted by other teams but there never seemed to be an inclination that the Bulls were looking to trade him. But the Bulls […]

Championship parades are glorious events that bond players to the community and fan base they represent all yearlong, but it is more something to cherish after the fact than in the moment. That is because many will struggle to instantly recall what exactly happened during the celebration. Boston Celtics role player Sam Hauser will likely […]

It is official that JJ Redick will be the next head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers as it was heavily rumored for a long time since the former player impressed as an analyst and started a podcast with star LeBron James. However, one person that is pumping the brakes on any lofty expectation is […]

After another early playoff exit, the Milwaukee Bucks must turn their focus to the future. With two more years of Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Khris Middleton under contract, the Bucks will aggressively build a team for playoff success before their championship window closes. The team has little cap space, so its best chance of […]

Much has been made of the “Nova Knicks,” one of the more unlikely stories in recent NBA history. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo each won two NCAA Championships together on Jay Wright’s Villanova squad, and now they’ve reunited on the New York Knicks. Brunson and Hart recently chopped it up with Wright, even […]

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in one of the most unique spots entering the 2024 NBA Draft. Due to the fact that they only won 21 games this past season, the Blazers secured the seventh overall pick in the draft. However, they gained an additional lottery pick with the 14th overall selection due to […]

Another year, another early playoff exit for the Milwaukee Bucks. Even with the addition of superstar point guard Damian Lillard alongside the elite duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, the Bucks fell in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive season despite being the higher seed. With two more years […]

The Phoenix Suns had a disappointing end to the season but hope to restructure the roster for a better chance at the title next year. However, it appears the franchise is already facing an uphill battle with free agency yet to begin. Reports indicate that Drew Eubanks, one of the key frontcourt pieces of the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks believe in Dereck Lively II’s ceiling. In fact, Mavericks president of basketball operations and general manager Nico Harrison believes Lively can become an All-Star at some point down the road. “D-Live, he’s improved right before our eyes,” Harrison said of Lively on Friday during his end of season press conference. […]

There is no doubt that the Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the more talented teams in recent years. Joel Embiid won the 2022-23 MVP award, becoming the first player in franchise history to receive such a distinction since Allen Iverson in 2001. Plus, Tyrese Maxey’s rise to stardom has been nothing short of spectacular. […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers suffering another disappointing playoff exit this past season, the basketball world is speculating whether the organization will break up its star trio of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden. George’s name is now getting thrown around in the same sentences as the New York Knicks by some highly esteemed […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner and the rumor mill is red hot. We’ve already heard the Houston Rockets are potentially interested in selecting Reed Sheppard out of Kentucky in the first round. However, it now sounds like the Charlotte Hornets are showing that same interest. With rumors circulating that the Rockets may […]

The underlying narrative surrounding the 2023-24 NBA campaign was can the Boston Celtics get the job done? The subplots of this enduring storyline, which justifiably developed after they were ousted by the Miami Heat twice in three postseasons, centered around Jayson Tatum’s ability to come through in the clutch and Jaylen Brown’s morale. The former […]

NBA 2K24 players can get a free Dark Matter Wes Unseld in NBA 2K24 MyTEAM for a limited time. For the next six weeks, players can work towards unlocking a new 99 OVR C/PG player item to bolster their MyTEAM. Unseld played his entire career for the Washington Wizards, known back then as the Bullets, […]

For all those taking cheap shots about new Lakers coach JJ Redick’s lack of coaching experience, think again. Because although he hasn’t coached at the high school, college or pro levels, he has ample head coaching experience in one of the most aggravating, stressful, hair-splitting leagues imaginable — youth sports. Anyone who has had to […]

They are Derrick White’s version of bumps and bruises. Demolished teeth. With his first NBA championship now in the bag. the Boston Celtics first since 2008, the former San Antonio Spurs guard has been able to turn his attention to his chipped tooth by getting a temporary one installed as the city and franchise continue […]

Josh Giddey’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Giddey is an Australian NBA player that the Oklahoma City Thunder recently traded to the Chicago Bulls. He is a former NBA All-Rookie Team member. Let’s take a look at Josh Giddey’s net worth in 2024. What is Josh Giddey’s net worth in 2024?: $10 million […]

The Boston Celtics’ championship parade rolled through Beantown on Friday, not long after Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum shared his true thoughts on the Miami Heat that are sure to rankle a few feathers on South Beach. Tatum’s comments came during a time when Boston big man Al Horford shared his thoughts on sharing the […]

Rumors are running rampant now that the NBA Finals are over as teams around the league prepare for a busy offseason. We should expect to see numerous moves and the buzz around town is that there is a serious trade market for centers right now. From the sounds of it, Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee […]

DALLAS — Nico Harrison had his exit interview on Friday following the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics. Harrison, the Mavs general manager, addressed a number of topics including Luka Doncic’s previous injury concerns and whether or not he will play for Slovenia in the Olympics. “You guys all know Luka, you […]

We’re here to share our NBA draft odds series, and make a No. 3 Overall pick prediction, and pick while analyzing the chances. The NBA Draft is almost here, and there are so many things to talk about, especially when it comes to the top picks. We’re here to share our NBA draft odds series, and […]

[Update] The NBA 2K24 Rumble on the Cay Event returns, offering the chance to earn VC and other rewards for a limited time. Overall, like the Poseidon Reef Signature event and many others, you can earn rewards based on your performance throughout the event. Furthermore, some of the other rewards include Skill Boosts, Gatorade Boosts, […]

If there were any bright spots to the season of the Brooklyn Nets, it was the emergence of star Cam Thomas and how integral he became to the team. Thomas saw major statistical categories jump up drastically which should have been enough for him to be considered for the award of Most Improved Player, but […]

We got ourselves our first trade, ladies and gentlemen! The 2024 NBA offseason has “officially” started with our first trade. It’s a pretty big trade, too: the Oklahoma City Thunder sent Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. It’s a massive trade that will have big ramifications for the upcoming season. Some fans […]

Klay Thompson finds himself as one of the biggest names in free agency this summer. The five-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion has spent the entirety of his career with the Golden State Warriors, but for the first time ever, it truly seems like Thompson wants to evaluate all of his options in NBA free […]

As the Boston Celtics celebrate winning the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks and hoisting up their 18th championship in franchise history, one person that people are most happy to see finally win a title is the long-time veteran in Al Horford. He previously had the active record for participating in the most playoff games […]

The Miami Heat are one of the best organizations at developing young talent in the NBA. Their track record speaks for itself with players like Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and others. The Heat have a chance to add to that group with the 15th pick in the 2024 […]

The Chicago Bulls appear to be active this summer, as they should. Changes are in order after two consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs entirely. If moves are coming to Chicago in the next few weeks, it seems like they will begin with Zach LaVine. Chicago had trade talks with the Detroit Pistons involving the […]

The duckboats may not yet be fired up but the celebrations have started for the Boston Celtics. Their 106 to 88 victory at home against the Dallas Mavericks ensured that an 18th banner will be raised in TD Garden. While there have been a lot of contributors to this massive NBA Finals triumph like Jrue […]

The 2024 offseason is as pivotal as it gets for the Philadelphia 76ers. Armed with a ton of cap space and a few draft assets, if the 76ers were to make a move for a third star, it’s now or never, especially as Tyrese Maxey should soon sign a maximum contract that will basically vaporize […]

The 2024 NBA Draft commences next week, and one team near the top of the order is the San Antonio Spurs. Coming off a quiet season, the Spurs hold the fourth overall pick, and many analysts predict that they’ll be selecting UConn guard Stephon Castle. However, Sam Vecenie of The Athletic thinks that San Antonio […]

Oklahoma City Thunder fans know that general manager Sam Presti always has a plan up his sleeve, but most did not expect Tuesday’s bombshell move. While the focus has aptly been on the team’s size deficiencies, an impactful two-way guard is incredibly valuable in the modern NBA. The Thunder acquired a player who can help […]