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Stephen Curry is arguably the best shooter in the world. He is a four-time NBA champion, a Finals MVP, a two-time NBA MVP, and a 10-time All-Star. He was also recently named the NBA Clutch Player of the Year. Furthermore, Curry is also the NBA’s all-time league leader in 3-point field goal makes. But while […]

Earlier this week, I made what I believed to be a very appropriate comparison between Victor Wembanyama’s arrival in the NBA and an Alien encounter. My thesis was that when most stateside hoops fans got their first opportunity to watch Wembanyama with the San Antonio Spurs, it probably resembled a toned-down version of what the […]

NBA 2K25 has unveiled its eagerly awaited rookie ratings, casting a revealing light on a 2024 NBA Draft class that, by initial assessments, seems less promising compared to its predecessors. The overall ratings assigned by evaluators paint a picture of caution, implying that the immediate potential of this year’s newcomers to the league could be […]

Since Team USA has won the Gold Medal in men’s basketball in the last four Summer Games, it is all too easy to assume that the Paris Olympics will just be business as usual. This quest for global supremacy has something extra behind it, though. The level of competition in this tournament, and the many […]

The Phoenix Suns are using the 2024 offseason to prepare for a bounce-back year under the leadership of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. However, Phoenix understands it takes admirable depth to compete in the Western Conference. As such, they have made a decisive NBA Free Agency move on former Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones. […]

The Miami Heat are currently in the midst of an interesting offseason to say the least as they did make signings with the hopes of maintaining their roster from last season or improving it slightly. While there could be fans that wanted the team to trade for a “whale” of a star, it has not […]

LeBron James and the United States take on Nikola Jokic and Serbia for a preliminary round matchup in Paris for the 2024 Olympics. It’s time to continue our Olympics odds series with a Serbia-USA prediction and pick. Serbia is a strong contender to win a medal at the 2024 Olympics. Led by the 3-time NBA […]

Dereck Lively II displayed signs of promise during his rookie season. He was ultimately selected to the All-Rookie Second-Team. Dallas Mavericks fans are surely wondering what Lively’s ceiling is, though. There is one specific element of his game that could determine how well he fares during his NBA career. Lively can score in the paint, […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers roster Nick Nurse has at his disposal in his second season as head coach has, to put it lightly, gone through some changes this offseason. They’re changes he is very much excited about. Paul George highlights the notable upgrades the Sixers made in free agency and in the draft. […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo will represent his team and his country as he will be a vital part of Team USA with the Paris Olympics opener Sunday morning against Serbia. However, there could be people that have concerns with his role on the team since the roster features some of the best players in […]

When the Team USA men’s basketball squad opens up Olympics competition on Sunday morning at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, they’ll be doing so against three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team. That makes the following updates on Team USA center Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis, provided by Grant Afseth of Essentially Sports, even more crucial: […]

Will Kevin Durant play for Team USA? That’s the question on everyone’s mind right now as they prepare for the Olympics. The All-Star forward has missed all of their tune-up games leading up to Paris. There were serious doubts about whether the star will be able to play in the tournament at all. Well, it […]

When the Atlanta Hawks drafted Zaccharie Risacher with the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, it changed the franchise forever. Now granted, Risacher wasn’t considered a prospect on the same level as Victor Wembanyama, or even Trae Young when he came off the board a few years back, but after a middling season, […]

It’s been over a month into the offseason and many trades have already taken place. Some of them involve big-name stars, drawing headlines and sending the basketball fandom into a frenzy. Take the Golden Warriors’ recent transaction, for example. The team was involved in a six-team deal that was highlighted by Klay Thompson’s departure to […]

The San Antonio Spurs will have revamped backcourt depth for the 2024-25 season with the signing of future Hall of Famer Chris Paul in NBA free agency and the selection of UConn star Stephon Castle in the 2024 NBA Draft. On Friday, the Spurs added more depth to their backcourt options with the re-signing of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a question mark at the center position heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. Jonas Valanciunas was a free agent and he was acquired by the Washington Wizards in a sign and trade with the Pelicans. Valanciunas’ departure in free agency leaves the Pelicans thin at center, but they claimed second-year […]

Veteran NBA reporter Zach Lowe recently grabbed headlines by stating he thought Tim Duncan ranked ahead of the late Kobe Bryant among the NBA’s best ever players. It’s a statement with which some, if not many, disagree. An often overlooked reality, though, suggest that the San Antonio Spurs Hall-of-Famer should get the nod over the […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves made the shocking decision to trade a 2030 protected first-round pick swap and an unprotected first-round pick in 2031 to the San Antonio Spurs for Kentucky Wildcats combo guard Rob Dillingham, it felt like one of the riskiest draft day trades in recent memory. Sure, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound guard came with […]

Game-winners are some of the most exciting plays to watch in the NBA. Aside from the entertainment of watching games going down to the wire, game-winners often bring out the best in players who execute in the clutch. Furthermore, a lot of basketball fans will agree that game-winners are often the best conclusion to any […]

Much has been made of Cameroon native Joel Embiid joining Team USA for the 2024 Olympics. Now, even Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is turning on the former NBA MVP. Haliburton joked with Embiid about his passport as the team sailed the Parisian waters. Tyrese Haliburton: “Give your passport back.” Joel Embiid: “I’m American, man.” […]

For the second this month, forward EJ Liddell is on the move, with the 6-foot-7, 240-pound forward out of Ohio State being sent to the Phoenix Suns for David Roddy not even three weeks after being acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans by the Atlanta Hawks. For the Suns, a team light on assets but […]

A new era has begun for the Golden State Warriors. It may seem like just yesterday, but the future Hall of Fame trio of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson won their first title together a decade ago. Since then, this organization has turned themselves into one of the most profitable sports franchises in […]

LeBron James was voted the best player on Team USA for the 2024 Olympics at the ripe age of 39. James and Team USA have a tough task in game one against Nikola Jokic’s Serbian team on Sunday morning, prompting ‘King James’ to issue a statement about the upcoming hoops competition on the worldwide stage. […]

Playing for your country in the Olympics is one of the best ways to garner the attention of NBA scouts. By playing against the best basketball players in the world, the international arena will be an enticing destination for NBA scouts looking to beef up their team’s rosters with hidden gems. Let’s take a look […]

NBA 2K25 Rookie Ratings are starting to come out, and Ronnie 2K met with San Antonio Spurs’ rookie Stephon Castle to show him his OVR at launch. The Spurs drafted Castle 4th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. He’ll team up with 2024 Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama to get the Spurs back on […]

While it’s the dog days of the NBA offseason, some teams are looking for ways to add star power to their roster, with Lauri Markkanen being an incredibly popular option for the Golden State Warriors. Nearly any team could use a player like Markkanen since he’s a big man who thrives as a wing but […]

During the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday, Team USA women’s basketball forward A’ja Wilson added a touch of fashionable flair to the event, all thanks to NBA superstar and Team USA basketball guard Stephen Curry. Wilson, in a social media post, thanked Curry for a quirky and colorful pair of sunglasses featuring […]

NBA 2K25 Ratings are starting to release, and Ronnie 2K met with 76ers’ Jared McCain, among other rookies, to show them their ratings. McCain was drafted 16th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, and will look to help the Sixers make some waves in the coming years. So, what is Jared McCain’s NBA 2K25 rating? […]

The Dallas Mavericks and forward Kessler Edwards are reportedly in agreement on a two-way NBA contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports. In an offseason that has seen the Mavs make a number of intriguing additions such as acquiring Klay Thompson, Edwards will provide necessary depth on the roster. Edwards, 23, has played […]

NBA 2K25 Ratings are beginning to surface, and Ronnie 2K met with  Atlanta Hawks’ 1st overall draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to show him his rating in the game. Last year, Victor Wembanyama became the highest rated rookie in NBA 2K history? Will Risacher break that record? Let’s find out as we take a look at […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reverting to a familiar rebuilding strategy after trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks. They’re taking chances on young reclamation projects, and plenty of them. Former seventh overall pick Killian Hayes agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Nets, sources told ClutchPoints. The deal came after the point guard […]

The Denver Nuggets and nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook have agreed to a two-year, $6.8 million contract, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The second year of Westbrook’s contract contains a player option, allowing the former league MVP to once again become a free agent ahead of the 2025-26 season. Westbrook joining the Nuggets has been […]

Now that the NBA is moving forward with its massive media rights deal with Amazon Prime Video instead of Warner Bros. Discovery, basketball coverage is expected to change significantly. It is officially the end of an era. Or is it? TNT Sports is not going down without a fight, as it fires back at Commissioner […]

Brook Lopez has been a topic of discussion all offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks. After signing a two-year, $48 million contract last offseason as an unrestricted free agent, Lopez now finds himself making $23 million in the final year of his deal with the Bucks. That is why there have been trade rumors fixated on […]

The sun is setting on the Golden State Warriors dynasty. Klay Thompson’s exit in free agency for the Dallas Mavericks that a new era is dawning on the Dubs, with Stephen Curry and company left fighting to salvage whatever remains of the championship core that has led them to much success over the past decade. […]

Team USA has featured some of the best NBA players. Fielding a star-studded roster, there’s no doubt that the country has been regarded as a world basketball powerhouse. But while a stacked team has been huge to Team USA’s history, there’s no doubt that there were stars that shined the brightest on the international stage. […]

The 2019 NBA Draft was highlighted by two of the biggest and most entertaining prospects in recent memory. Those two players (Zion Williamson and Ja Morant) have had interesting careers to this point, but there was also a lot of talent to be found elsewhere in the 2019 draft class. Of course, draft classes never […]

Winners of the last four Olympic Gold Medals, the buzz surrounding this version of Team USA is the real deal. In fact, this collection of superstar names on this roster could end up being the greatest team ever assembled on a basketball court. Yes, you read that correctly. Ladies and gentlemen, we are only days […]

Brian Windhorst of ESPN was on the show “First Take” talking about Team USA approaching the opener against Serbia on Sunday and the topic was brought up of players that could impact the most on the squad. The person that came to mind for Windhorst was not one of the main players on the team […]