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The Denver Nuggets saw their names in the headlines when reports came down on Monday morning that Christian Braun declined Russell Westbrook’s request for jersey No. 0. Westbrook, who is wearing jersey No. 4 with his new team, reportedly asked Braun for his usual No. 0 jersey. According to Denver Nuggets beat writer Harrison Wind, […]

After a number of popular Air Jordan 5 releases over the past year, including the hype surrounding the upcoming Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic,” Jordan Brand will capitalize on the opportunity to bring the classic silhouette back once again. This time, we’ll see a special release commemorating Mexican culture and history. Check out our Sneakers […]

NBA 2K25’s player ratings were recently released. The Dallas Mavericks’ ratings in the game are fairly accurate for the most part. There are arguments to be made for Kyrie Irving (92 overall) and Luka Doncic (97 overall) having even higher ratings than they were given, but many other players on the team were mostly accurate. […]

Perhaps no one in the entire NBA had a more resurgent 2023-24 season than Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown. Entering the campaign, Brown was facing legitimate questions about the recent $300 million-plus contract he had signed and mockery over his lack of ability to dribble with his left hand following a meltdown of a series […]

NBA insider Shams Charania is set to be featured in NBA 2K25, per NBA 2K’s X, formerly Twitter, account. He has emerged as one of the most popular and trusted insiders in the NBA. Charania’s reporting is well-known among fans and now he will be apart of the NBA 2K franchise. BREAKING: Sources (ourselves) tell […]

A player’s gear is essential when it comes to playing basketball. It assists players in performing at their best on the court. In the NBA, there’s no doubt that players also rely on basketball gear to play at their peak. Given that the NBA is the best basketball league in the world, there’s no question […]

Kevin Durant may be the NBA player whose reputation among his peers differ the most from how fans perceive him. Durant is beloved in the NBA community, with his game being such a delight to watch from the moment he stepped foot in the league back in 2007. As for Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson […]

In a revealing and light-hearted episode of his ‘520 Podcast’, former NBA player Jeff Teague shared an amusing yet candid moment that marked the twilight of his professional basketball career, attributing the end to the overwhelming speed of Sacramento Kings’ guard De’Aaron Fox. During a matchup while he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Teague found […]

The Golden State Warriors have essentially put a bow on their offseason, as this organization has filled out their roster with competitive players in order to try and make another championship push. Even though Klay Thompson departed for the Dallas Mavericks, the Warriors were able to add Buddy Hield, De’Anthony Melton, and Kyle Anderson in […]

We are currently in the doldrums of the NBA offseason. Thus, every questionable take spewed on podcasts and interviews tends to be magnified. Last week, it was Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards who got the ball rolling with a take that drew the ire of Magic Johnson; Edwards said that no player who played in […]

Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony played for several league teams, but he may always be associated with the New York Knicks. Anthony is revealing he almost returned to the Big Apple to play a second stint, per a new podcast episode of 7pm in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony & The Kid Mero. Anthony donned the […]

The 2024 NBA Draft class may not have been the strongest, but teams with little to no hopes of winning a championship can take solace in the fact that Cooper Flagg, barring an unforeseen turn of events, will be headlining next year’s draft class. Flagg, the Duke forward, looks to be a franchise-altering talent due […]

The Phoenix Suns have gone all-in over the past few seasons. The consequences of such a maneuver is a dearth of resources on draft night. Regardless, the Suns still managed to get two youngsters that they believe can supplement their Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal-led core in Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. The […]

Aaron Gordon recently gave his honest thoughts on Michael Porter Jr.’s NBA 2K25 rating. Gordon and Porter Jr. have been teammates in the Denver Nuggets for four seasons. They both won their first NBA title in 2023 and have played prominent roles in their championship run. Given these factors, Gordon is fully aware of Porter […]

The biggest news of the day for the Denver Nuggets was thought to be star Nikola Jokic being named the highest rated player in NBA 2K25. As the day has gone on, all folks have been talking about is the jersey fiasco between Nuggets guard Christian Braun and new teammate Russell Westbrook. NBA stars joining […]

Former NBA player Nick Young left fans confused on social media after his wild comparisons of Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving. Young went on X (formerly Twitter) and said that Irving is today’s Kobe Bryant while Curry is today’s Michael Jordan. At least that’s what it seemed like he was trying to say. Here is […]

The story of Isaiah Thomas is another example of injuries derailing a dynamic player’s career. A right hip injury turned an MVP finalist with the Boston Celtics into an NBA journeyman, hoping to secure a long-term contract with any team that would have him. However, now, Isaiah Thomas could have his sights set on a […]

It is not uncommon in the NBA to win a championship and not even make the Conference Finals in the following year. However, giving up on a roster that just won a championship a year prior and having an overhaul is quite bothersome. This is what the LeBron James and Anthony Davis-led 2020 Los Angeles […]

Prominent NBA analyst Kenny Smith predicts that LeBron James will end his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. It has been six seasons since James made the jump to California. He’s about to enter his seventh season, which marks the beginning of James’ two-year contract deal with the Lakers. LeBron is turning 40 years old […]

LeBron James, fresh off a gold medal win at the Olympics, is one of the NBA’s top earners. Despite his high salary, the Los Angeles Lakers would pay him even more if they could. On the Petros and Money Show, Lakers president Jeanie Buss hailed James’ value, calling him a bargain. “I think he’s so […]

Despite their first-round 2024 playoff exit, the New Orleans Pelicans are entering an exciting time. The Pelicans have no shortage of talent on their roster with players like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram returning. The team continues to add support, as they have moved to resign sharpshooter Matt Ryan ahead of training camp. On Aug. […]

No team in the NBA has been able to rebuild and find as much success as the Oklahoma City Thunder have. When the era of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and James Harden ended, the Thunder took a step back, even though they added the likes of Paul George and Chris Paul. What went unnoticed is […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving and ANTA will put forth another offering for his signature sneaker collection as the two sides continue to expand his catalogue with the new brand. Following several releases of his debut ANTA KAI 1, Kyrie Irving will stay on track and begin releasing new pairs for the upcoming season. This […]

The NBA championship is the most coveted prize in basketball. It cements legacies and allows players to join an elusive club. However, throughout the years, basketball fans have witnessed some of the greatest players end their basketball careers without a championship ring. As a result, it isn’t surprising that some basketball players engaged in a […]

After an impressive individual 2024 campaign and a career milestone second Gold Medal at the Paris Olympics, Phoenix Suns’ star Devin Booker is poised for his best season yet. He’s also been busy promoting the releases of his newest signature Nike Book 1 sneakers, which will now come in a seasonal theme for the first […]

There’s no question that scoring plays a huge role in the NBA or basketball in general. It’s the most direct way of winning a game. But while NBA teams today are capable of finishing way past the century mark in regulation, that wasn’t always the case. For this piece, let’s take a look at the […]

Becoming Steph Curry’s teammate on the Golden State Warriors seems like a no-brainer for almost every NBA player. One of the greatest of all time, Lebron James, even looks to be contemplating the idea after their successful run at the 2024 Summer Olympics. However, a select few have turned down the opportunity to be Curry’s […]

As he enters his fifth season with the Charlotte Hornets, All-Star LaMelo Ball will be focused on playing basketball and staying healthy at the forefront as he returns from getting shut-down last season due to injury. While we only got to see him in 22 games during the most recent campaign, the young phenom has […]

Paul George and Jared McCain are entering their first seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 14-year NBA veteran and the rookie are hungry to help the Sixers compete for a championship. To lock in on the grand prize and make the most of their 2024-25 campaigns, they’re keying in on important questions to ask of […]

New York Knicks superstar point guard Jalen Brunson is a Villanova legend. Was there a chance that Brunson would have transferred after his freshman season with the Wildcats? Rick Brunson, Jalen’s father and a former NBA player and current Knicks assistant coach, joined his son in an appearance on the “Come and Talk 2 Me” […]

Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the highest-rated players in the new NBA 2K25 video game with 97 overall ratings. Is a 2K rating the perfect way to explain a player’s overall ability on the floor? No, but it is a respectable gauge. Sometimes, though, the ratings are simply too high or too […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain hasn’t heard a peep from his superstar teammate Joel Embiid, and quite frankly, he’s nervous about it. In a recent interview on Podcast P with Paul George, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, McCain spoke with his new 76ers teammate about spending time with Sixers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, but […]

The Chicago Bulls have had an eventful offseason, to say the least. DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso were both sent to new teams, as the Bulls added the likes of Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith, and first-round pick Matas Buzelis in order to try and avoid a full-blown rebuild. There is hope that exists within the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the top players in the league for years, and he has some hardware to prove it. This previous season didn’t end the way he wanted to after suffering an injury late and the Milwaukee Bucks losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Indiana Pacers. Despite the […]

Going into his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain is out to prove he can be more than just a three-point shooter. Shooting is what led the Sixers to draft the Duke product — and he really can light it up from downtown. But he’s going to have to consistently leverage that talent […]

The debate about who the best player in the NBA is hasn’t died down for years. Is it Nikola Jokic? Is it Joel Embiid? Is it Luka Doncic? With NBA 2K25 set to release soon, the game is wrapping up its top 100 NBA 2K player ratings, with the top 10 announced on Monday. Following […]

To round out the releases for early September, Nike will drop a full slate of Nike Kobe 8 Protro sneakers to continue their bring-back of Kobe Bryant’s most classic silhouettes. Releasing alongside two other colorways, we’ll see three new editions in the Nike Kobe 8 as the brand releases “Team Bank” iterations of the popular […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has had to battle through a very tough moment in life this offseason with his family. Aaron’s brother, Drew Gordon, tragically passed away in a car accident after the Nuggets had been eliminated from the playoffs. Gordon, who has been mourning his brother, had given very little details as to […]

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis is happy to hear his teammate Malik Monk is sticking around. The news of Monk signing a four-year, $77.9 million extension with the Kings was a pleasant surprise for the three-time All-Star, who, based on his conversations with Monk throughout 2023-24 about his future in Sacramento, considered him a goner. […]