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The NBA season is a wrap and now the fun of rampant offseason speculations can fully begin. The new CBA allows for teams to start negotiations with their soon-to-be free agents and extension-eligible players. It has also allowed for the loosening of some rules on trades, which has had some knock-on side effects going into […]

The Orlando Magic just finished an impressive season. They came into the 2023-24 season with little to no expectations. Who would expect anything after a team that finished the prior season with a 34-48 record, which was 13th in the Eastern Conference. In a surprising twist, though, Orlando flipped the script, going to the playoffs […]

The Dallas Mavericks have much to be proud of, but the Boston Celtics put a bow on the 2023-23 NBA season by earning their 18th title banner. Now the entire league will become hyper-focused on the 2024 NBA Draft and the upcoming free agency frenzy. However, that’s not to suggest the recent NBA Finals tilt […]

There are a lot of signs that point to the end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty. The Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry-led squad’s failure to get into the NBA Playoffs was a big signifier of the historic collapse. Another is the significant drop in Klay Thompson’s production which led to his benching in favor […]

The Boston Celtics won their NBA record 18th championship on Monday, much to the delight of Boston fans who witnessed media doubt on a level the likes of which hadn’t been seen in quite some time. Despite the Celtics’ trial run in the 2021-2022 Finals and loss to the Golden State Warriors, the maturing Celtics […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the biggest winners of the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery. Houston acquired the Brooklyn Nets’ first-rounder thanks to the James Harden trade of 2021. That pick jumped all the way from the ninth slot in the lottery to the third for the Rockets. They are in pole position to add […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of options with the 17th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. They could trade the pick as part of a package for a star. Or, they try to find a sleeper who can contribute to the team right away. They’ve found a number of gems late in the […]

It should not have sat well for most Los Angeles Lakers fans that their historic rivals, the Boston Celtics, now own the most championships by a franchise in league history. So, the first step in ensuring that the LeBron James and Anthony Davis-led squad gets back up on their feet is getting a head coach. […]

LeBron James’ son Bronny James is the biggest wild card of this month’s 2024 NBA Draft, and he’s been rising up draft boards for weeks as GMs have gotten the opportunity to see him in person. Pedestrian stats with USC basketball last season have not obscured the fact that James has some of the best […]

Jaylen Brown is probably the subject of the most vitriol in the Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics system. This means that there was more reason for him to shut his haters up during this NBA Finals run. A lot of it has to do with the way that the team valued him, whether it was still […]

The Golden State Warriors have brought in countless successful players over the last few seasons, all of whom seem to have some sort of edge to them or unique set of accomplishments in their respective leagues. Scoring guard Cory Joseph is one of them. Joseph is a native of Toronto and now plays for the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a tough NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics. The Mavs’ 106-88 loss marked the end of their postseason run. Luka Doncic was great offensively for Dallas, but he became frustrated during the series when foul calls did not go his way. Doncic’s expressiveness seemingly translated over to heckling […]

On Monday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics finally broke through and won their first NBA title since the Bush administration with a home demolition of Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Tatum had far and away the best game of his Finals career in this one, […]

The final chapter of the 2023-24 NBA season has been written. It was only fitting that the Boston Celtics were the ones to hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy into the air at TD Garden on the 16-year anniversary of their previous championship, especially since they were the best team in the league since the […]

Jaylen Brown is one of the core pieces for the champion Boston Celtics.  In fact, Brown was the NBA Finals MVP as the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in just five games. Brown also was the Eastern Conference Finals MVP against the Indiana Pacers. As a rising star, Brown is a three-time All-Star and an […]

With Boston Celtics center Al Horford finally becoming an NBA champion, he’s now forever linked with Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden unexpectedly. Horford won his first ring after his 186th playoff game on Monday, which had previously been a record amongst active players. Now, Harden holds that record, and Horford couldn’t be happier about […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a great season, racking up 42 wins and elevating their play in the postseason. The young Wolves fought their way through the playoff gauntlet in the Western Conference, eventually falling to the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the Western Conference Finals. Now, with NBA free agency on the horizon, they […]

Monday had to be a tough day for Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart, who was forced to watch his former team, the Boston Celtics, hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy without him after trading him this past offseason in a deal that ultimately landed them former Washington Wizards big man Kristaps Porzingis. Smart was a member […]

Some people would agree that basketball is in the genes. In fact, some NBA players have passed on their talents to the second generation. While these fathers made an impact in the NBA, some of their sons continued their legacy. On the other hand, others were successful enough to carve out their own. Let’s rank […]

The NBA 2K24 Finals Challenge in MyTEAM is offering players a chance to earn some high rated Boston Celtics players, including a 100 OVR Jaylen Brown and more. With the Celtics defeating the Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals, 2K is celebrating their victory, and rewarding players with a chance to bolster their MyTEAM. This […]

The Sacramento Kings are actively exploring avenues to enhance their roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Recent reports suggest that the Kings have had trade discussions with the Chicago Bulls, focusing on acquiring Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso. This potential trade is part of the Kings’ broader strategy to strengthen their lineup, aiming for […]

Ever since Memphis Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant released his first signature basketball shoe with Nike, the Nike Ja 1, fans have already been clamoring for the follow-up to his wildly popular sneakers. Rumors have been swirling and while there hasn’t been any official word from Morant or Nike, the Nike Ja 2 is expected to […]

The NBA Draft is the best way to acquire the talent to help your team get to the next level in the NBA. Of course, this most commonly happens with the picks themselves. These days, there are two rounds and 60 picks, meaning there are 60 chances for the next NBA star to enter the […]

On Monday evening, superstar Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics broke through and won their first NBA championship since the Bush administration with a resounding home victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics controlled this series from start to finish with a lone slipup […]

On Monday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics broke through and won their first NBA championship in 16 years with a blowout game 5 victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Tatum put together arguably his most complete performance of this entire postseason on Monday evening, consistently finding seems […]

Social media is abuzz with speculation that singer Ella Mai is expecting her first child with NBA star Jayson Tatum. The rumors ignited after footage surfaced of Mai proudly displaying a growing baby bump while celebrating Tatum’s recent NBA championship win with the Boston Celtics, PageSix reports. Ella Mai’s Baby Bump Revelation On Tuesday, June […]

With the NBA Finals concluded, it’s time for our attention to turn to the NBA Draft and free agency. Where are the star players going this year, or what big trades will we see this summer to shake up rosters? The Charlotte Hornets have a high-priority player of their own to worry about in Miles […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is coming off an impressive 2023-24 NBA season. James completed his 21st year and put up incredible numbers. He wants to help Los Angeles back to the NBA Finals before he calls his career a wrap. However, James is making noise off the court with his wife Savannah in […]

On Monday evening, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks saw their season come to an end with a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, giving Boston their first NBA championship in 16 years. Doncic put up solid statistics throughout these NBA Finals, but the Mavericks star found himself […]

After leading the Boston Celtics to their 18th NBA title with a victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Jayson Tatum found himself in the spotlight not just for his stellar performance on the court but also for his attempts at emulating iconic figures during the post-game celebrations, brobible reports. Celebratory Remarks and Online Backlash Following the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly set to hire former NBA player JJ Redick now that the NBA Finals are over. Lakers reporter Anthony F. Irwin tweeted Tuesday the news that many have expected since UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley turned down Los Angeles in favor of returning to Storrs. “Hearing it’s done,” Irwin […]

The New York Knicks are still expected by many to re-sign OG Anunoby this offseason, but he reportedly is not too happy with the current offer that is on the table, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. “Let’s keep an eye on that,” Brian Windhorst said on Get Up, according to RealGM. “Most people believe […]

The Dallas Mavericks made it to the 2024 NBA Finals, a destination that very few people thought they would reach. They shouldn’t settle for what they have, though. They can still get better this offseason and should be aggressive in their pursuit. The Mavericks are in good shape going forward with Luka Doncic, P.J. Washington, […]

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens just dropped the mic on the critics of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown following his team’s victorious trip to the 2024 NBA Finals. During the course of the postseason, Tatum and Brown faced criticisms despite Boston dominating in each round. Celtics’ Brad Stevens calls out Jaylen Brown, […]

A new chapter has arrived in the storied career of NBA Champion and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade as he releases the newest signature sneaker in his Way of Wade series. In a collaboration with global sneaker marketplace KICKS CREW, the Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 is now available as an O.G. of the sneaker […]

Now that the 2024 NBA Finals is over and the Boston Celtics have been crowned the champion for the 18th time in franchise history — good for most titles in the 78-year history of the association — it has become very clear what the blueprint for the New Orleans Pelicans is to win a championship […]

Jeff Van Gundy’s net worth in 2024 is $16 million. Van Gundy is a former NBA TV commentator who the Los Angeles Clippers recently hired to be an assistant coach. He previously served as a head coach in the NBA, having coaching stints with the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets. Let’s look at […]

No. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft can make or break a franchise. While it is a lofty expectation, the goal for all first-overall selections is that they will become megastars who even have Hall of Fame caliber careers. Of course, it doesn’t always work out that way, and some of the biggest draft […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was tormented last season for being a “playoff choker” and not being able to dribble to his left. Now, he stands at the league’s mountaintop, joining rare air after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Brown joins Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry as the only players in NBA […]