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The annual NBA GM poll was released Tuesday. The poll revealed the opinion of NBA general managers on various topics across the league including predictions for the 2023-2024 season, the best player at various positions, and much more. Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry was one of the stars of the poll, as he […]

Excluding the unpredictability of whether James Harden will suit up in the regular season, one major reason that the Philadelphia 76ers are losing outside confidence in their ability to make a deep playoff run is the question marks surrounding their bench. It’s an issue exacerbated by the Harden angle but would still be one for […]

What NBA player has it better than Austin Reaves right now? The Los Angeles Lakers guard had a breakout campaign last season that led to a $56 million contract and a spot on Team USA for the FIBA World Cup this summer. He also could give Steph Curry a run for his money for the […]

LeBron James has been playing in the NBA for quite a while now. The 38-year-old forward is now entering his 21st season in the NBA as he seeks his fifth NBA championship and second with the Lakers. After a conversation with teammate Anthony Davis, James realized just how old he is compared to his younger […]

The 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award race will be a sight to behold, with three candidates looking like they’ll be fighting to the death for the acclaim until season’s end. The three favorites to take home the award are San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, and Portland […]

D’Angelo Russell didn’t exactly end the 2023-24 season for the Los Angeles Lakers on the best of notes. Russell, during the 2023 Western Conference Finals, struggled immensely from the field, leading to his eventual benching during their season-ending defeat to the Denver Nuggets. In fact, D-Lo became a meme after he made it a habit […]

The Dallas Mavericks are taking on Real Madrid Tuesday as their international preseason journey continues. This matchup is especially significant for Mavs star Luka Doncic, who began his career with Real Madrid before he was selected by the Atlanta Hawks and then traded to the Mavs in the 2018 NBA draft. During his three years […]

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren are future NBA stars. They played in the San Antonio Spurs-Oklahoma City Thunder NBA preseason clash on Monday, and both performed well. Despite being two of the most intriguing prospects in the league, Wembanyama says he doesn’t have a relationship with Holmgren. ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst asked if he has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will begin their preseason schedule with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday at State Farm Arena. Cleveland went 1-3 during its 2022-23 preseason campaign, taking a win over the Hawks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse while falling in two losses to the Philadelphia 76ers and one to […]

Preseason basketball typically isn’t headline-worthy. NBA starters go through the motions while coaches get a look at younger players on the roster bubble. But for the Brooklyn Nets, this year’s preseason opener presented a test for Ben Simmons, their highest-paid player, and one who could determine the ceiling of their new-look roster in 2023-24. Simmons […]

Fantasy basketball leagues may not be won during draft night, but it could definitely be lost by then. This is why it’s of utmost importance to fantasy basketball players that they nail almost all of their draft picks, getting value wherever they can and shooting for the stars if possible. Future performance (and health) isn’t […]

The NBA season is just around the corner, and we will be taking a look at the Detroit Pistons! This post will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pistons over/under win total prediction and pick. The Pistons finished last season with a record of 17-65. They were 29th in the league […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is just right around the corner. That means it’s time for fantasy basketball managers to start preparing for their respective drafts. Most managers will place their focus on targeting star players like Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, or Giannis Antetokounmpo who put up gaudy stat lines for their teams every […]

It appears LaMelo Ball might’ve found the one. The Charlotte Hornets all-star guard took to Instagram to give a birthday shoutout to his girlfriend for her birthday. “What’s understood don’t needa b said,” the 22-year-old said in the caption, “u the one and already kno how we rockin shordy,” he captioned the lovey-dovey post according […]

The NBA season is just around the corner, and fantasy basketball enthusiasts are gearing up for another exciting year. Shooting guards are a crucial position in fantasy basketball, and the 2023-24 NBA season promises to be no different. With a plethora of talented players to choose from, it can be challenging to determine who to […]

WAIKIKI, HI – The Los Angeles Clippers got Kawhi Leonard and Paul George back and suddenly looked good again! Despite falling to the Utah Jazz in their preseason debut, 101-96, the Clippers appeared to make some strides towards becoming the team they want to be this season. 1. Clippers Combat Size The Utah Jazz started […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed one of the better offseasons in the entire NBA this summer. Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt all were either re-signed or signed long-term extensions with the team. They also signed Gabe Vincent with their midlevel exception, Taurean Prince with their room exception, and added […]

Kai Jones’ net worth in 2023 is around $1 million. The forward/center was a big investment for the Charlotte Hornets, but unfortunately, he looks like another failed project in Charlotte. Jones has limited production in his first two NBA seasons after being a first-round draft choice. Now, after a bizarre offseason, he has requested a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Brooklyn Nets at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Monday. It’s safe to say the Lakers’ second warm-up contest lacked the intensity of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals (which multiple Lakers attended), but it ended up being a genuinely entertaining exhibition. LeBron James and Austin Reaves made […]

Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics look significantly different from what they were after their Eastern Conference Finals exit. The core got shaken up and it seems like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are the only untouchable players in their current roster. Additions like Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Svi Mykhailiuk, Oshae Brissett, and Dalano Banton […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell witnessed the insane ending of Game 2 of the NLDS featuring the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Donovan Mitchell tweeted a simple six-word reaction after Michael Harris II orchestrated the game-winning double play. “Crazy way to end the game,” Donovan Mitchell tweeted. Mitchell wasn’t the only one who chimed in […]

On Monday night, one of the most-anticipated matchups of the NBA preseason, a clash between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, delivered. With Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren squaring off, the matchup between two of the most gamebreaking unicorns in the NBA was sure to stoke the fire of fans’ anticipation. Every […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wants to own a slice of a potential expansion NBA franchise in Las Vegas for a simple reason: Good business. “It just makes sense,” LeBron said after his 2023-24 preseason debut at the T-Mobile Arena. The Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets, 129-126. LeBron finished with 10 […]

The Golden State Warriors’ depth will be tested early on in the upcoming season, especially in the frontcourt. With Draymond Green out to start the year, the Warriors will be missing the defensive versatility and playmaking he provides, testing the limits of the team’s limited depth at the big man spots in the process. Nevertheless, […]

NBA preseason may not bring the most exciting basketball ever, but the Monday night clash between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder was as must-watch as a preseason game can get. With the Spurs and Thunder boasting the services of unicorns such as Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, respectively, fans were bound to […]

We are less than two weeks away from the official tip-off of the 2023-24 NBA regular season. That means it is just about time for NBA fantasy enthusiasts to put on their GM hats and construct the team that will win them the bag in their respective leagues. Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The 2022-23 NBA season was a thrilling one, with the Denver Nuggets emerging as champions. As we look ahead to the 2023-24 season, it’s time to start thinking about fantasy basketball drafts. The point guard position is loaded with talent, and we’ve identified the top 15 players to target in your drafts. In this article, […]

The Brooklyn Nets opened the 2023-24 preseason with a 129-126 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Monday in Las Vegas. Nearly every player on Brooklyn’s training camp roster saw extended playing time in the defeat. With that, we outline three key takeaways from the team’s first game action of the season: 3. Nets experience growing […]

Joel Embiid’s decision when it comes to the national team he’ll be representing in international competitions became a hot topic in recent years, with the Philadelphia 76ers star deciding between two primary suitors in Team USA and Team France. In the end, Embiid decided to go with Team USA, stacking the deck even more for […]

Youth is the name of the game for the New York Knicks heading into the season. Veteran talent is also scattered in their roster but it looks like Coach Tom Thibodeau will focus on more athletic rotation players who can jump out of the gym or shoot the lights out. Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, and […]

Rookie of the Year is one of the most anticipated awards in the league. It is rare that there are two immediate stars competing for the title already during the NBA preseason, but that is exactly what is happening. Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama already have a competitive rivalry going on the court. The fiery […]

The Las Vegas Raiders took on the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium as Jimmy Garoppolo did his best to rally the troops. Garoppolo previously received advice from legendary Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and did his best to channel his inner Brady on Monday. Raiders […]

Despite winning just 80 games over the past four seasons, including only 17 last season, there is a bit to like about the Pistons roster. Headed by the returning Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey in his second season in the backcourt and with the addition of number five draft pick Ausar Thompson, they also have […]

Kawhi Leonard has always been known as a menace on both sides of the court. However, the Los Angeles Clippers star became more famous because of his noticeable lack of emotions when accomplishing big feats. Most NBA fans have seen the man in his feels in his series-winning shot over the Philadelphia 76ers for the […]

Ahead of the San Antonio Spurs-Oklahoma City Thunder preseason game on Monday, Victor Wembanyama offered some high praises for a player he would likely be compared with in the 2023-24 season and, perhaps, much of their careers: Chet Holmgren. Wembanyama-versus-Holmgren is brewing to be the next big rivalry in the NBA since they are players […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to square off in an NBA preseason game on Monday. With the game comes the preseason debuts of rookies Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Wembanyama and Holmgren come into their rookie seasons in very different scenarios, but both players project to be future stars. All […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has expressed multiple times over the last year or so that he would like to be part of an ownership group that brings an NBA expansion team to Las Vegas; however, another Lakers legend in Shaquille O’Neal has stated his desire to own a team in Las Vegas, and […]

Recently, former Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers laid out the reasons why he believes Top 75 all-time player Paul Pierce does not like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. According to Chalmers, there is “something personal” in the two small forwards’ comparisons to each other, and Pierce still feels slighted after all these years. “I […]

“The Shop,” a popular show created by LeBron James’ media company Uninterrupted, is visiting Tennessee State this Friday. The show will have a live recording on the HBCU’s campus during their homecoming week. Though a guest list has not been released, “The Shop” is known for its candid conversations among star-studded guests. Celebrities, actors, athletes, musicians, […]