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If Bronny James had any other father, fans would probably be encouraged by his performances in Summer League thus far for the Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, his 3 ball hasn’t fallen at a particularly impressive clip, and his scoring has been inconsistent, to put it kindly, but his passing has been solid and he’s proven […]

The Toronto Raptors are shaking up their roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. On Monday, the team waived forward Sasha Vezenkov and guard Javon Freeman-Liberty. The struggling former EuroLeague MVP has reached a preliminary agreement to return to Olympiacos Piraeus on a multiyear deal. Vezenkov is reportedly set to return all of his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been very quiet in regards to upgrading their roster. It’s a bit ironic considering how loud the moves the Lakers have made elsewhere have been. They hired JJ Redick as their head coach and drafted both Dalton Knecht and Bronny James during the 2024 NBA Draft. Los Angeles also agreed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans did not win a game during NBA2k25 Summer League play in Las Vegas. That has not stopped the front office from handing out deals to a couple of the team’s most crucial contributors. The franchise’s 2022 second-round draft-and-stash prospect, Karlo Matkovic, signed a contract in the middle of the summer slate. […]

Team USA has now completed the gauntlet of their exhibition games before the 2024 Paris Olympics. LeBron James has been on an absolute heater during crunch time while Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry have been providing ample support. While this squad has finished with an unblemished five-win record so far, their close calls against Germany […]

After losing in the Play-In Tournament, the Sacramento Kings improved their roster this offseason. However, they still need to address a need to become a contender in the West. Sacramento added DeMar DeRozan via sign-and-trade to create a big three with De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. The Kings also have an emerging young forward in […]

The highs of winning and the consequences of losing in Las Vegas can vary wildly. One person’s jackpot is just another’s spare change. Players vying for roster spots and training camp considerations during NBA Summer League action are no different. An experienced lottery pick and a rookie second-rounder will be judged differently even when posting […]

Stephen Curry has always been held back by leg injuries. Earlier in his career, he could pop off as much because of his ankle issues. The Golden State Warriors legend’s status entering the Paris Olympics is no different. He still balled out alongside LeBron James to help Team USA to a win over Germany. But, […]

If the San Antonio Spurs Summer League team’s biggest prospects were to be graded over NBA Summer play, they’d get an “Incomplete.” From the fourth overall pick in this draft Stephon Castle, to Sidy Cissoko – whom legendary coach Gregg Popovich praised – and this year’s second round selection Harrison Ingram, the takeaways lend to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a lot to sort out this offseason. That hasn’t been borne out with additions to their roster, however. They haven’t made any such moves outside of drafting Jaylon Tyson with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Cleveland also hired a new coach in Kenny Atkinson and re-signed […]

The Olympic field has been set after the conclusion of the four FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. While some NBA stars will dawn the national team colors, unfortunately, not all NBA players will be seeing action for the countries that qualified for the Summer Games in Paris. Let’s take a look at 10 NBA players who […]

Team USA coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Kevin Durant will be going to Paris for the Olympic Games and that there is “no thought” about not bringing him, according to Grant Afseth of Sports Illustrated. “There’s no thought of replacing Kevin,” Steve Kerr said, via Afseth. Steve Kerr says there is “no thought” about not […]

Much like in fiction, Captain America comes in the last second to prove that he still leads a band of superheroes despite his old age. LeBron James has put on that mantel throughout Team USA’s road to the Paris Olympics. First, it was his insane drive to clinch the win over South Sudan. Now, he […]

LeBron James put on a stellar late-game display to help Team USA earn a 92-88 win over Germany on Monday. James scored his team’s last 11 points to seal the victory. His continued late-game heroics are impressive considering his age. Thus, fellow Los Angeles Lakers and Team USA teammate Anthony Davis displayed a hilarious reaction […]

There’s no question that NBA players deserve to play under the bright lights of the Summer Olympics, a showcase for the best athletes in the world while representing their respective countries. But surprisingly, there are a handful of NBA athletes that manage to miss out on the Summer Games. Fortunately, that should change for some […]

NBA Summer League MVP winners and legends often make it to the rotation of their squad by the season due to their consistent performances. The Jordi Fernandez-led Brooklyn Nets may have just found a guy that might help them remain competitive despite the departure of Mikal Bridges. Jalen Wilson blazed up for the squad and […]

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have done a lot to become really good two-way players in the league. However, the postseason has demonstrated that the Orlando Magic clearly need a lot more in terms of offense if they want to become contenders. Coach Jamahl Mosley has been good at creating an even and well-distributed defensive […]

The Team USA basketball squad engaged in another nail-biting Olympic exhibition game against Germany on Monday. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James came up huge down the stretch for Team USA again, putting on a storing display that helped his squad get a 92-88 win. James scored Team USA’s last 11 points, which helped them […]

Jalen Brunson is easily the most generous superstar the New York Knicks front office has ever dealt with. Former franchise player Carmelo Anthony even admitted that he never would have taken a $113 million pay cut for the good of the team. Anthony sat down with Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George to discuss Brunson’s unprecedented […]

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t had a splashy offseason by any means. But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a busy one. They made a change at head coach, drafted French forward Tidjane Salaun with the eighth overall pick and re-signed Miles Bridges to a three-year $25 million deal. But the best move the Hornets made […]

The end-of-year holidays are always a busy time for sneakerheads as brands ramp-up their production and releases during the season of giving. Another release has been added to the docket as Jordan Brand will bring back the last silhouette Michael Jordan ever wore in a Bulls uniform. Last released in 2014, we’ll see this Air […]

When news broke that the Cleveland Cavaliers and star big man Evan Mobley to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie-scale extension that could be worth nearly $270 million, it seemed like the obvious next step in Cleveland’s offseason plans. Sure, Mobley might still have questions about his perimeter game, playmaking, and whether or not he’s […]

Michael Jordan’s most iconic Air Jordan 5 retro colorway is making a return early next year – but fans may be surprised to see this release feature a twist as the next drop in Jordan Brand’s “Reimagined” line. The Reimagined line has been taking classic Jordan sneakers like the Jordan 1 “Royal” and the Jordan […]

The Team USA men’s basketball team had its final tune-up game on Monday against Germany ahead of the Paris Olympics. After a close call against South Sudan, Team USA began its final exhibition match before they aim for the gold medal in the Olympics. In the first half, Joel Embiid and Anthony Edwards teamed up […]

TNT is not giving up. The company announced that they matched Amazon’s $1.8 billion offer to continue covering the NBA while keeping the “Inside the NBA” show, which features Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson, running moving forward. “We’re proud of how we delivered for basketball fans by providing best-in-class coverage throughout […]

After a rapid-fire succession of moves to start NBA free agency, things have been quiet, with some organizations working behind the scenes to upgrade their roster continually. A player who has generated a lot of interest among some contenders is Toronto Raptors swingman Bruce Brown. The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have quietly […]

The New York Knicks made a splash with their trade for Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets this offseason, pairing him with his former Villanova teammates in Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo. Since Bridge’s days with the Nets, many speculated about him joining his Villanova teammates, and Bridges blamed Hart’s jokes about a […]

Joel Embiid raised some eyebrows recently when he made comments that seemed to suggest that his fellow Team USA teammate LeBron James is not the same player he once was. Many folks weren’t exactly pleased with what Embiid had to say, and it appears as if Stephen A. Smith was a part of that crowd. […]

The Brooklyn Nets traded Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks earlier in the offseason. They traded Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant away ahead of the 2022-23 NBA trade deadline. Ben Simmons, however, is proving to be quite difficult to move amid the Nets’ evident rebuild. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports that league sources said […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers veteran point guard Ricky Rubio‘s basketball journey is about to come full circle. Rubio will be signing with Joventut Badalona, the Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, Spain, where his professional basketball career began, per Eurohoops. Rubio started his professional career with Joventut in 2005 and spent his first four […]

The Washington Wizards completed their fifth and final NBA Summer League game on Saturday, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 91-79. No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr sat out, but fellow 2024 first-rounders Carlton “Bub” Carrington (13 points, 15 rebounds) and Kyshawn George (9 points) turned in solid days at the office, with G-Leaguer Taylor Funk being […]

The NBA free agency frenzy has slowed down drastically over the last couple of weeks. Still, some teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, continue exploring the market. The Lakers missed out on several stars, including Klay Thompson, and they require adding talent to the roster to try and make another playoff run. The Brooklyn Nets […]

After consecutive early playoff exits, the Milwaukee Bucks faced a critical offseason. With two more years of Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Khris Middleton under contract, the Bucks had to aggressively build a team for playoff success before their championship window closed for good. Despite working with limited cap space, the Milwaukee front office made […]

Most basketball fans know about Jack Nicholson’s love for the Los Angeles Lakers, as he sits courtside for most of their big games. However, they may wonder who the mysterious woman is who’s always sitting next to him. As far as we can tell, there is no connection between Nicholson and the woman, but they’ve […]

Mikal Bridges is forming the Villanova Infinity Gauntlet on the New York Knicks. Teaming up with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and the talented Knicks’ roster will give him a new chance to play for a competitive team. Bridges was originally announced to wear No. 1 with his new team, holding up his new […]

Lebron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers allowed his son, Bronny James, to join Sierra Canyon High School, a prestigious academic and athletic school in California. Bronny joined the basketball team, where he notably teamed up with Zaire Wade and Ziaire Williams. Bronny was the most talked-about name, obviously, but Bailey and Pippen also […]

Spencer Dinwiddie is reportedly returning to the Dallas Mavericks. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports that Dinwiddie and the Mavs are in agreement on a one-year contract. Dinwiddie last played in Dallas during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. The veteran guard will provide necessary depth for the Mavs. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving […]

Now that the Boston Celtics are reigning NBA Champions, they have a target on their back heading into next season. Between the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, or even the Indiana Pacers, some of Boston’s biggest Eastern Conference threats have leveled up this offseason, so if they try to swing at the kings of the […]

Team USA’s preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics has come with its fair share of turbulence. Most recently, they were pushed to the brink by South Sudan despite being 43.5-point favorites to win on the night. But a few weeks ago, it was Jaylen Brown who kicked up a fuss when he expressed his disappointment […]