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When Karl-Anthony Towns was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it was obvious that he would be the franchise cornerstone. Years later, the Timberwolves drafted Anthony Edwards, and so far he’s shown that he may have the keys to the organization. When situations like that occur, the media will try to put two players against each […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made some bold moves this offseason. First, the front office doubled down on the Go Big in Grind City approach by drafting Zach Edey. Re-signing Sixth Man of the Year candidate Luke Kennard shored up the rotations in anticipation of Ja Morant’s return to the lineup. Other than some two-way contract shuffling […]

Malik Monk’s net worth in 2024 is $3 million. Monk is a shooting guard for the Sacramento Kings. He is a former first-round pick in the NBA and a runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year. Let’s take a closer look at Malik Monk’s net worth in 2024. Malik Monk’s net worth in 2024 (estimate): […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an impressive 2023-24 regular season, finishing third in the Western Conference with a 56-26 record. But, they ended up losing in the West Finals to the Dallas Mavericks in five games. While some have criticized the Wolves for their disappointing end to the playoffs, Karl-Anthony Towns fully believes it was a […]

Releasing his debut signature sneaker and becoming the face of Adidas Basketball all in the span of a year, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards is gearing-up for an MVP-caliber year as he tries to win his first NBA Championship. His Adidas AE 1 sneakers are on the shortlist for the best sneakers out right now […]

The LA Clippers 2024-25 schedule has officially been released. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Co. are headed towards a new era with the departure of Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Aside from the schedule’s release, the Clippers opened up their brand new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Their new, state-of-the-art home […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ trio of stars should make it easier to score when they need a bucket late in close games. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George can work individually and together to get a good shot up when Philly needs to tie the game or take the lead. But the question remains — […]

The end-of-year holidays are always a busy time for sneakerheads as they stock-up on all the upcoming releases and buy for loved ones during the season of giving. It’s become commonplace to see a slew of releases from Jordan Brand around the Christmas holiday and this year will be no different. In classic Jordan fashion, […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob recently listed his Malibu mansion for $44 million. Lacob was born in New Bedford, Mass., but his family moved to Anaheim, Calif. He grew up cheering for the Los Angeles Lakers and Angels, then attended the University of California to pursue a master’s degree in public health. He also […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have been linked to one another throughout their Hall-of-Fame careers. Once known to be a bitter rivalry when Curry’s Golden State Warriors faced off against James’ Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals for four straight seasons from 2015-18, these two superstars have formed a very strong friendship. Keep your friends […]

The memory of NBA legend Kobe Bryant consistently lives in the memories of all basketball fans and professional athletes alike. Countless people were touched and inspired by the Mamba, honoring him any way they can with statues, tattoos, and yes, basketball shoes. Dallas Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving is next to pay homage to the Great, […]

As two of the tallest (and youngest) players in the WNBA, Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren and San Antonio Spurs super unicorn Victor Wembanyama always get mentioned in the same sentence. They have become rivals in the eyes of many basketball fans. But to others, they feel as though Holmgren and Wembanyama hate each […]

It has been over two years since Lonzo Ball stepped foot on an NBA court as an active player. One knee problem after another has threatened Ball’s career, as it remains unclear if he will ever suit up for the Chicago Bulls again. But in an interview with TMZ, the 26-year-old guard gave Bulls fans […]

The Boston Celtics are fresh off winning the 2024 NBA Finals, but they were hit with some shocking news when it was announced that the team was being put up for sale shortly after they won their latest championship. As a result, fans of the team have been anxiously keeping an eye on who has […]

The next two years are shaping up to be one of the most eventful stretches in Nike and Jordan Brand’s history as they continue to bring back the most classic Air Jordan sneakers worn throughout Michael Jordan’s legendary career. Now, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their original release, Nike will release an Air Jordan 1 […]

It appears that the saga involving Dennis Schroder and Kevin Durant is not over. Schroder, who played for Germany at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, has called out Durant for the latter’s apparent response to the former’s take on NBA basketball. “You’re that type of a star, and you have to say something to […]

A deeper look at the San Antonio Spurs’ 2024-2025 NBA schedule shows some potentially not just good, but great, stretches for Victor Wembanyama and company. Several factors have been outlined by ClutchPoints as to why the Spurs have a more favorable schedule than other teams. Here are a couple of specific reasons as to why […]

Fresh off a gold medal for his part in the 2024 Summer Olympics, Kevin Durant has been gifted a Texas-themed WWE Championship belt. Paul “Triple H” Levesque gifted it to him during a recent link-up. In a video posted by Triple H himself, his interaction with Durant is seen as he gifts him the WWE […]

While Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics featured several future Hall of Famers, it wasn’t the big three of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant that caught Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ attention in Paris. Anthony Edwards joined Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and former NBA player Jalen Rose for a discussion. While […]

Jaylen Brown recently posted pictures on X (formerly Twitter) of him working out underwater. The pictures featured him carrying dumbells and dribbling a basketball. While the images may seem bizarre, some fans think that Brown is flexing that he’s on a different level. Then some fired strays at his Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum. Here’s […]

At this point of the 2024 WNBA regular season, it is safe to say that Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark is living up to the hype. She’s arguably already exceeded expectations even, as Clark continues to prove why Indiana was right in selecting her first overall at the 2024 WNBA draft. On Sunday, Clark […]

Guerschon Yabusele is heading back to the NBA, riding his stellar play in the 2024 Olympics into a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Yabusele has developed into a key contributor for Real Madrid since his first NBA run which lasted two seasons with the Boston Celtics and ended in 2019. The 28-year-old has been […]

Former NBA star Jeff Teague recently expressed his thoughts on Jayson Tatum getting snubbed in the 2024 Olympics. Tatum won his second gold medal in the Olympics after winning his first-ever NBA championship. While on paper his recent achievements are nothing short of legendary, the situation wasn’t necessarily a bed of roses. Despite getting selected […]

Last season, the Miami Heat lost 4-1 in their first round series against longtime rival and eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst said that Heat star Jimmy Butler has something to prove and will lead the Heat to a comeback next season. Moreover, Windhorst believed that the Heat star’s contract situation […]

The NBA recently revealed each team’s schedules, including the Dallas Mavericks for the 2024-25 season. The Mavericks are coming off an NBA Finals run wherein they lost to the Boston Celtics 4-1. While losing in the biggest stage could be heartbreaking, we feel that Dallas’ 2023-24 season was a success. Luka Doncic finished third in […]

The Washington Wizards will once again be one of the worst teams in the 2024-25 NBA season. With that being said, let’s make some Wizards 2024-25 predictions. The team is in safe hands with head coach Brian Keefe. With the Wizards prioritizing player development amidst its rebuild, the 48-year-old’s track record shows that he’s the […]

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk and Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum, both St. Louis natives, recently won championships in their respective sports—Tkachuk in the NHL and Tatum in the NBA. During the Celtics’ and Panthers’ postseason runs earlier this summer, a middle school photo of Matthew Tkachuk and Jayson Tatum went viral online. When they […]

It’s been a continuing offseason bromance between Draymond Green and LeBron James. The Golden State Warriors star posted a story on Instagram reacting to a throwback promo video from James’ first nationally-televised game, in which he was compared to some of the most iconic, legendary basketball players in NBA history. Clips of all-time greats explained […]

The Houston Rockets are entering the 2024-25 NBA season with plenty of reasons for renewed optimism. After an offseason of mostly standing pat, the front office is betting on the development of their young core to make significant strides in the Western Conference. Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Steven Adams will serve as the veteran […]

The Washington Wizards’ 2024-25 schedule is now out, and while it’s hard to predict a final record for any team, it’s even harder in this case. The club is one of the top candidates league-wide to make in-season trades, with one possible outgoing veteran being big man Jonas Valanciunas. The Los Angeles Lakers, New York […]

The New York Knicks, a team often in the spotlight for their strategic decisions—or sometimes lack thereof—recently have been rumored to pass on signing free-agent center Omer Yurtseven. The Knicks had auditioned the 7-foot big man, among others, as they looked to bolster their frontcourt depth. However, after careful consideration, they elected not to bring […]

Recently, former NBA guard Patrick Beverley made headlines when he took his talents overseas to Israel to continue his professional basketball career. Beverley has made a positive contribution to several NBA teams including most recently the Milwaukee Bucks, who were escorted out of the first round by the Indiana Pacers in this year’s playoffs after […]

In the latest episode of his ongoing spat with the NBA, American sprinter Noah Lyles made waves once again, this time with a surprising – and some would say – disrespectful admission against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. During an appearance on the Nightcap Show, Lyles was asked by Shannon Sharpe if Nikola Jokic, […]

Team USA basketball may be able to block Joel Embiid from leaving the team in the future. The center would need the approval of USA basketball to play for another country due to international basketball rules, per The Stein Line Substack account. Embiid expressed an interest in possibly playing for Cameroon at the 2028 Olympic […]

The Houston Rockets are gearing up for an exciting 2024-25 NBA season with a mix of veteran leadership and youthful potential. Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks are ready to compete for a postseason spot. Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., and Cam Whitmore are more experienced. Alperen Sengun is poised to make an All-Star level leap […]

With the Paris Olympics come and gone, Team USA is now looking to the 2028 games. Steve Kerr will no longer be the coach of the men’s basketball team, but two other NBA names are mentioned as possible replacements already. Erik Spoelstra and Tyronn Lue are two rumored candidates, per The Stein Line Substack account. […]

On Saturday, the New York Jets improved to 2-0 in the NFL preseason, for whatever that’s worth, with a 15-12 road win over the Carolina Panthers in a game that quarterback Aaron Rodgers took in from the sidelines. Rodgers has yet to appear in the preseason coming off of his Achilles injury suffered in the […]

After winning the 2023 NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets fell well short of preseason expectations in 2024, falling in the second round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The offseason has been a mixed bag so far for the Nuggets, with the team losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope but adding Russell Westbrook. But […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made one of the biggest splashes of this past NBA offseason by luring in former Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Paul George with a four-year maximum contract. George joins a team that has already been established as a formidable threat around center Joel Embiid, and the 76ers are now firmly entrenched along […]