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What’s in store for Joel Embiid in the 2023-24 NBA season? The Philadelphia 76ers superstar was riding as high as can be last season, winning an MVP award and leading the Sixers to one of the most successful regular seasons in recent franchise history. Then he put up a horrific final five quarters in the […]

The Phoenix Suns have a new look trio in Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal that they are hoping to lead them to a title this upcoming season. However, it looks like they are going to have to wait a little bit longer to see this trio take the floor together for a regular […]

It seemed far-fetched entering the 2023 offseason that Chris Paul would become a member of the Golden State Warriors. But now, with the Warriors’ 2023-24 season opener against the Phoenix Suns being mere hours away from tipping off, the Point God has now teamed up with his former rivals via trade, giving the Warriors an […]

Given the uncertainty surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers’ title-contending future in the aftermath of the trade that sent James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, it’s no surprise to see that there may already be vultures circling around Joel Embiid if the 2023 league MVP requests a trade as well. And the frontrunner for Embiid’s services […]

Just over four months ago, the Denver Nuggets hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy into the air, celebrating their first NBA championship in team history. Now, they begin their quest to win another title, as the other 29 teams around the league look to prove they have what it takes to dethrone the champs. The 2023-24 […]

Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to win with the Golden State Warriors still remains controversial to this very day. A lot of fans think that joining a stacked squad to notch a Larry O’Brien trophy is unfair. They also posit that it should affect how legacies should be viewed. This is […]

Players from the 2020 draft class headed into the 2023 offseason hoping to get their rookie contract extensions. And while there are many who failed to reach an agreement with their current NBA teams and will now head to restricted free agency come 2024, there are several others who did enough to warrant an extension. […]

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley took to social media after becoming one of a handful of players from the class of 2020 to fail to reach agreement on a rookie scale contract extension by Monday’s deadline. IQ Instagram post: pic.twitter.com/nWnTD3ecEJ — Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) October 24, 2023 Fourteen players signed their extensions between July […]

Dejounte Murray, Trae Young, and the Atlanta Hawks had an unfortunate run-in with the Boston Celtics that ended their 2023 NBA campaign. The team may have retooled with new rotational additions but the core remains intact. This is unlike their other Eastern Conference teams who added stars like Jrue Holiday, and Damian Lillard among others. […]

The Golden State Warriors finished the 2023-2024 preseason with a 4-1 record, erasing some concerns about a challenging season and Opening Night game vs. the Suns. The Warriors are hoping to execute Coach Steve Kerr’s small-ball attack (with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson as the focal points) to an eighth franchise championship and a win […]

With the Trail Blazers set to kick off their 2023-24 NBA season on Wednesday, there are multiple questions lingering over the franchise as they begin life without Damian Lillard. While fans can only have their questions about Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and DeAndre Ayton answered by watching the season play out, here are four bold […]

As the Mile High City eagerly awaits the tip-off of the 2023-24 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets find themselves at a pivotal point in their franchise history. Fresh off earning their franchise-first NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic and co. are still hungry for more. Are they poised to repeat as champions? Is this the start of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have the depth, talent, and continuity to contend for a title in 2023-24. On Tuesday, they’ll begin that quest with a fitting early barometer: the Denver Nuggets, shortly after the defending champs receive their rings. The Lakers are entering the regular season rife with optimism. They ran back the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2023-24 season with a chip on their shoulder. The Lakers made last year’s NBA Playoffs as an eighth seed after getting through the Play-In Tournament. Even greater, LA went to the Western Conference Finals, but they were eventually beaten by the Denver Nuggets. After last year’s success, the organization […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been silencing his haters throughout his career, and don’t expect him to stop any time soon. James emphasized as much in his  latest ad with Erling Haaland for Beats by Dre. On Monday, Beats by Dre released its new commercial featuring the Lakers icon and the Manchester City […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has done some incredible things since he returned from an Achilles tendon tear. Durant, who is 35 years old, last season looked like arguably the best player in the world when he was healthy. Durant averaged 29.7 points per game before he was traded to the Suns, and even though […]

Magic Johnson loves every organization that he becomes part of. He traversed his way through college basketball with the MSU basketball program and became one of the best players of all time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson has now transitioned as one of the loving owners of the Washington Commanders but has not forgotten […]

The Golden State Warriors tip off the 2023-2024 season tomorrow night against Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns tomorrow night at the Chase Center in the Bay Area. Warriors fans are smiling about a championship proclamation made by Andre Iguodala, who just retired from the NBA and Golden State. The Warriors […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t be more hyped up after signing his contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Greek Freak agreed to a three-year extension worth $186 million to stay in Milwaukee, and sure enough, he’s pretty satisfied with the deal. MILWAUKEEEEEEEEE!! Let’s get it!!!! #BucksInSix #Extended pic.twitter.com/2wP0AVqG3Y — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) October 23, 2023 Antetokounmpo’s […]

There is a lot of vitriol between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. This hatred has outlasted lives and has gone on for generations. It will probably stay that way but a lot of players leave it to their performance on the court to speak for themselves. But, regardless of enemy lines and countless […]

The Dallas Mavericks look to improve upon their 2022-23 NBA Season. The Mavs went 38-44 and narrowly missed the NBA Play-In Tournament. Now, Luka Doncic and the company are reloaded and ready to make noise in the Western Conference. Dallas recently made a move to extend Josh Green for three years on a $41 million […]

The New York Knicks and guard Immanuel Quickley did not agree to a contract extension ahead of Monday’s deadline and he will be come a restricted free agent in the 2024 offseason, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Knicks being unable to get an extension done with Immanuel Quickley is significant for a number […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a three-year, $186 million contract extension, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal, a maximum extension, comes after the  Bucks’ acquisition of Damian Lillard via trade. The Bucks’ already impressive offseason got even better with this Giannis update ahead of the 2023-24 season opener. Giannis […]

The Miami Heat are a couple of days away from the start of their 36th season as an organization in the NBA. It was a rollercoaster ride after the team had an up-and-down regular season filled with injuries, disappointment, and just scraping by the play-in tournament to get a No. 8 seed. What spawned from […]

The Golden State Warriors have been a steady force in the NBA for nearly a decade now. They are a dynasty that is getting older but one that keeps producing on the hardwood. The Phoenix Suns are the new big thing in the NBA. With a superstar trio featuring Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker, […]

The Washington Wizards reportedly waived Taj Gibson and Xavier Cooks, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Cooks, a 28-year-old forward, appeared in 10 games during the 2022-23 season with Washington. Meanwhile, Gibson is a respected NBA veteran who is trying to keep his NBA career alive. It will be interesting to see if a team takes […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been synonymous with Donovan Mitchell’s name mixed with other talented big men in Evan Mobley and Jarett Allen. They had lost early to a New York Knicks team filled with experience. But, that was not the only reason they were knocked out of title contention. JB Bickerstaff’s offensive sequences are often […]

James Harden has been absent from the Philadelphia 76ers for over a week due to a personal issue, and while the team is giving him an excused absence for now, the team could begin to fine him if it continues, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Sixers are not fining Harden now, but could […]

The Brooklyn Nets are crafting a new identity in 2023-24. After years as an isolation-heavy, offensive team led by Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn enters this season with a revamped roster centered on size, athleticism and versatility. Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton headline that philosophical shift. The pair of near seven-footers will anchor a […]

The San Antonio Spurs look to make noise in the upcoming NBA season. After having several losing seasons, the Spurs have found hope. San Antonio drafted Victor Wembanyama with the 1st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The team wants their generational basketball star to be successful but is also making moves so he has […]

Onyeka Okongwu figures to be the future of the Atlanta Hawks frontcourt. After showing growth each of his first three seasons in the league, the Hawks have agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract extension with the young center, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 BREAKING: Onyeka Okongwu has agreed to a 4-year, $62 […]

Early into training camp, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that All-Star big man Jarrett Allen would be sidelined for two weeks with a bone bruise in his left ankle. Once those two weeks came and went, Allen would be reevaluated, and the Cavs would have a clearer understanding of whether or not he’d be able to […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Tired of getting rolled over in the deeper part of the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers are continuing to build an identity around toughness and physicality. Toughness has been at the forefront of the identity the Sixers have been trying to create since the beginning of last season when they prioritized hard-nosed veterans […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have shockingly cut veteran big man Montrezl Harrell on the eve of the 2023-24 NBA season. The Sixers made the roster move as Harrell is still recovering from a knee injury and won’t be ready to contribute at the outset of the new campaign. “The Philadelphia 76ers are waiving center Montrezl Harrell, […]

The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal each had their own rollercoaster of an offseason as the two did cross paths at one point, but nothing came from it at the end. Beal did a diary post for AndScape talking about how his life has been moving from the Washington Wizards, traveling to […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been dealing with a sprained left ankle throughout the preseason and was recently cleared to begin practicing with the team in full capacity. While this appeared to be a step in the right direction for Green to possibly be ready to go on opening night, the Warriors are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took notice of the sentiments emanating from the Denver Nuggets in the aftermath of their Western Conference Finals sweep last June. Heading into a juicy opening night showdown, D’Angelo Russell, for one, believes his side is solely focused on getting the win and moving on. “Who cares?” Russell replied when asked […]

The NBA and ESPN have a partnership that spans many years. Many former basketball players and coaches have taken up broadcast careers with the renowned network. The most recent hiring will make for some interesting takes. ESPN has hired Austin Rivers as a studio analyst. He and his father, Doc Rivers, will call at least […]

With the NBA regular season almost here, the Cleveland Cavaliers have to take care of a few pieces of housekeeping before they kick things off in Brooklyn against the Nets. Monday is the deadline for several contract- and roster-related decisions across the NBA. Here are the most important ones for the Cavs: Isaac Okoro’s possible […]