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The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the 2025-26 season as the defending champions. However, Nikola Topic unfortunately did not play a single game in what was a landmark season. The No. 12 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft missed his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL, and has recently returned in the NBA […]

DeMarcus Cousins has played for several NBA teams throughout his career, but when it comes to how an organization treats its players, one team stands out. During a guest appearance on the Run It Back podcast, the former All-Star center shared high praise for the Golden State Warriors, calling them one of the best-run franchises […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving hopped on his Twitch channel on Tuesday and opened up about different topics, including his controversial stint with the Brooklyn Nets. The team had high hopes after forming the starry trio of Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden, but in the end, the high-profile experiment did not work. Riddled by […]

After four consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs entirely, the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to compete yet again. General manager Joe Cronin said as much when he declared that it’s winning time for the Blazers — and their moves this offseason certainly suggest that they’re gearing up for a push despite being in the […]

Though the San Antonio Spurs won four of the five games they played in Las Vegas’ NBA Summer League, a loss to the Charlotte Hornets ensured they didn’t qualify for the playoffs. A victory vs. the Detroit Pistons later capped a run that gave fans an early look at Dylan Harper in Silver and Black […]

In a conference as hard as a rock like the West, if you don’t have a team that has a real chance to win it all, you’re better off finding luck in the NBA draft. The Utah Jazz realized their roster wasn’t good enough with Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert as their core in 2022 […]

While it’s the offseason for the New York Knicks, guard Josh Hart has a lot of free time to do anything. That includes loitering on social media and seeing a glorious video of Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Kike Hernandez. The Dodgers faced the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. With the summer heat […]

The Detroit Pistons will be looking to build on their success from last season when they snapped a five-year stretch of not making the playoffs. The Pistons will be getting Jaden Ivey back from injury, and their major free agency move was Duncan Robinson in a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat. Good teams have to […]

The Charlotte Hornets had a strong draft in selecting Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner. They also were able to add Liam McNeely via trade with the Phoenix Suns involving Mark Williams. As the Hornets look to shape their roster for the upcoming season, finding talent on the margins is key. The Hornets made […]

Former NBA player Jeff Teague claimed LeBron James used steroids during his stint with the Miami Heat. Now, Teague is walking back those comments.  On Instagram, Teague attempted to clarify his remarks by stating that he was only joking. “Ya’ll weird. I was joking about Bron. He was just that dominant chill,” he said per […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to prove that they have one of the smartest front offices operating in the NBA today with the way they land on their feet every time adversity hits. Their 2025 playoff run came to a screeching halt when they got demolished by the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 in the […]

The Houston Rockets sense that there is an opening at the top of the NBA’s totem pole, as they have absolutely loaded up for a potential championship push for next season. They did win 52 games last season after all and was the second-best team in the Western Conference in the regular season, and now, […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Phoenix Suns so far as they kicked off the summer with the blockbuster trade of Kevin Durant to Houston Rockets. They followed that up with a buyout of Bradley Beal’s contract. A contract extension for Devin Booker solidified the All-Star guard as the franchise centerpiece of the organization. […]

Rumors have been swirling around the future of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and whether he might look for a trade from the franchise he joined back in the summer of 2018. While James is still a top ten-ish player in the NBA, he’s no longer the athlete he was during his prime years […]

The Phoenix Suns have claimed free agent guard Jordan Goodwin off waivers, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday afternoon. Goodwin was waived by the Lakers on Sunday night and was expected to draw plenty of interest on the open market in the wake of Los Angeles’ decision to cut him from their roster. News of […]

Throughout his NBA career with the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert is a polarizing talent. On one hand, many fans have a lot of respect for the four-time Defensive Player of the Year. However, former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal is disgusted that he could get into the Basketball Hall of Fame. […]

One of the biggest storylines remaining this offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is the future of Luka Doncic, especially if or when he will sign a contract extension to keep him with the franchise long-term. Doncic of course was brought to the Lakers at last year’s trade deadline in a shocking trade with the […]

Not long ago, the Brooklyn Nets appeared destined to win a title with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. However, injuries derailed a promising 2021 playoff run. Less than one year later, Harden forced his way out of Brooklyn and landed with the Philadelphia 76ers via trade. Irving recently revealed his reaction to the […]

The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat have had their fair share of heated moments in recent memory. However, the hard fouls from Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris in 2021 on one another sparked their rivalry. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal spoke with Morris about the play, questioning whether or not the foul was dirty. He argued […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant never hid his affinity towards the game of futbol, particularly for the blue and red colors of FC Barcelona. In the past, we’ve even seen Bryant debut his signature Nike Kobe sneakers in colorways to match the current Barcelona uniforms. In keeping tradition, Nike will release an all-new Nike […]

In theory, Boston Celtics fans should love forward Georges Niang. The 32-year-old hails from Massachusetts and grew up less than an hour away from TD Garden. He also plays selflessly and is all about team, explaining why he has the most regular season wins of any NBA player since 2020 (with Celtics star Jayson Tatum […]

Earlier this offseason, the Houston Rockets shook things up by acquiring Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant in exchange for a package centered around Jalen Green. Green was once thought to be a key member of the Rockets’ young core but proved unreliable at times as a half court offense creator, particularly in Houston’s playoff loss […]

The NBA Summer League is typically a hub for basketball development among young players, as well as a platform for widespread chatter among associates. Spotrac contributor Keith Smith spent time among the Summer League action in Las Vegas, gathering quotes from NBA executives, and the Detroit Pistons were in the conversation. Smith spent time talking […]

While the Heat’s Summer League was focused around Kasparas Jakucionis, the team’s first-round pick from the latest NBA Draft, there were some other notable performances, one mainly from center Vladislav Goldin, who has connections to South Florida. With the Heat using the offseason to prepare for the upcoming season, it’s also a time to develop […]

The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with one clear goal — to turn the page. After years of mediocrity, mismanagement, and mounting losses, the Hornets needed a spark. That spark may have arrived in the form of Kon Knueppel, the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, who just capped off a […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ coaching decisions were a point of controversy during Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s tenure. Shortly after the star duo signed, the Nets fired Kenny Atkinson, who had led an underdog Brooklyn squad to the East’s sixth seed the previous year. They replaced him with Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash. Nash […]

Like his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams signed a gigantic contract extension this offseason. After cementing himself as Gilgeous-Alexander’s co-star en route to an NBA championship, Williams inked a five-year extension earlier this month that is currently worth about $240 million but can be worth as much as $287 […]

Kyrie Irving may be in Dallas now, but his latest comments show just how highly he regards his time with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. Even without a championship banner, Irving believes their pairing was something the NBA had rarely, if ever, seen before, per BasketballNetwork. “I will say this,” Irving said on his Twitch stream. […]

Former Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving filled his stint with the team with more than just highlights. It also came with a string of controversies. In a stunning revelation, Kyrie Irving shared that during the turmoil of the COVID-19 vaccine suspension, he didn’t want to stay sidelined. He wanted out. According to him, during his […]

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to be in the mix this season when it comes to competitive teams in the Western Conference. They added some talent through the NBA Draft, and they recently made a free agent signing, bringing in a sharpshooter, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Free agent guard Lindy Waters III has […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially committed to representing Greece in the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament, NBA insider Marc Stein shared. With group stage games set in Cyprus and Riga, Latvia, and the tournament tipping off on August 27, Antetokounmpo’s decision comes at a pivotal moment, not just for Greek basketball but for […]

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets as a package deal in 2019 free agency. The duo’s tumultuous tenure ultimately went up in flames. Irving recently opened up on his decision to join the Nets. The nine-time All-Star revealed that he never met with Brooklyn’s front office before signing and that the team […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic made headlines earlier this offseason after declining a contract extension. Now, he’s back in the spotlight, this time for his reaction to Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen’s heartfelt request. The 7-foot-1 big man has drawn direct comparisons to Jokic. His fluid passing and high basketball IQ earned him the […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a sense of calm purpose. No grand rebuild. No win-now desperation. Just steady, measured decision-making aimed at internal growth and stability. With a young core in place and cap flexibility still years away, Toronto’s free agency approach was pragmatic. But was it productive? From the eyebrow-raising […]

How old were you when Lob City of the Los Angeles Clippers was a thing? Now, the bona fide leader of Lob City is back with the Clippers after the team confirmed the signing of Chris Paul via free agency on Monday. He will enter his 21st season in the NBA, which will be pretty […]

What do you do when your young core feels stuck between promise and production? If you’re the Memphis Grizzlies, you shake the snow globe. The 2025 offseason marked a dramatic shift in philosophy for a team once defined by its ascending youth. After two frustrating seasons marked by injuries and stagnation, the Grizzlies hit the […]

Jayson Tatum is sometimes criticized for how he performs on the big stage. Though, as he was fighting to keep the Boston Celtics out of a precarious position during the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the superstar forward fully embraced the moment and his role as a franchise pillar. He was absolutely masterful in Game 4 versus […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made a courtside appearance at Barclays Center as the New York Liberty sealed a 98-84 win over the Indiana Fever. After the final buzzer rang through the arena, an unexpected highlight unfolded courtside, drawing immediate attention from fans and cameras alike. Morant and Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu shared a […]

Even a wedding could not stop Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum from putting in the work. Tatum is widely known in the NBA as one of the hardest-working players. His life has always revolved around basketball. His passion has fueled him to become the Celtics’ cornerstone, leading them to the championship in 2024. But he […]