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NBA 2K24 Released another Round Recap Challenge based on the Conference Finals, and features more Dark Matter players like Kyrie Irving and Jaylen Brown, and more. This new challenge also adds some new Galaxy Opal player items for Mike Conley, Dereck Lively II, and Andrew Nembhard. If you’re looking to bolster your MyTEAM for free […]

It’s fitting that Kyrie Irving’s redemption arc led him back to TD Garden, where the Dallas Mavericks guard will face off with his former team in his first NBA Finals appearance since 2016. The eight-time All-Star’s Celtics tenure ended in ugly fashion, and the animosity between him and the Boston fanbase was well-documented throughout his […]

There are few sights more disturbing in this world than Donald Sterling sun bathing naked with a fortuitously placed newspaper covering his genitals — but that’s the final image of him we’re left with in FX’s powerful new limited series Clipped, about the demise of the former Clippers owner. It’s meant to be an ugly […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the clock. Just two seasons after giving Darvin Ham his first gig as an NBA head coach, the Lakers have decided that going in another direction is what’s best for the franchise after the team suffered back-to-back playoff exits at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. And it’s looking […]

“You are either all the way in or all the way out. There is no in-between.” Those were EVP David Griffin’s words after coming on to lead the New Orleans Pelicans. They were addressed to Anthony Davis in 2019 but apply to the front office now. Most of the team’s trade chatter concerns Brandon Ingram […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and general manager Nico Harrison are in agreement on a multi-year contract extension. Harrison, who has been the Mavs GM since 2021, has helped build a championship contending team. The Mavericks drafted Dereck Lively II out of Duke in 2023 and the center played a pivotal role in the team’s […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins warns Boston Celtics fans to be cautious in directing their displeasure towards Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving during the upcoming NBA Finals. “I will offer some advice to the fanbase of the Celtics and that’s to leave him the h**l alone,” said Perkins while appearing on “NBA Today” on Monday. “Leave […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are widely expected to trade away the first-round pick they have in the 2024 NBA Draft. But for the time being, they own a pretty solid selection that could allow them to add more young, cost-controlled talent around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The Sixers own the 16th overall selection in this […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have caused enough off-court drama in the ownership tug-of-war between incumbent owner Glen Taylor and the tandem of Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. However, there is now a possibility that the Karl-Anthony Towns contract situation may force the big man to leave the Timberwolves. An intriguing conversation between Brian Windhorst, Tim McMahon, […]

NBA Infinite Codes can be redeemed in the CD Key section, allowing players to earn in-game rewards. Like 2K24’s MyTEAM locker codes, these codes give players a variety of items. From player packs to Gold and more, keep on the lookout for these codes to get a head start in NBA Infinite. Therefore, we created […]

The NBA Finals tips off in a few days, and it’ll be a treat for the Durham community. Why? Because several former Duke basketball players will be seeing action on the biggest stage. One of them is rookie standout Dereck Lively II, who’s played a big role for the Dallas Mavericks throughout the entire season. […]

The Denver Nuggets are now eyeing potential trade targets to bolster their roster for another championship run. As the offseason buzz begins, the Nuggets’ front office is meticulously evaluating their needs and the market to find the perfect additions. Among the players on their radar are sharpshooter Seth Curry, versatile big man Kelly Olynyk, and […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are taking on the favored Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, which get underway on Thursday night. As we ramp up to Game 1, NBA commentator and former sharpshooter Jamal Crawford had a bold prediction for the Mavericks’ star guard, while appearing on the ‘Bully Ball’ podcast. “He’s definitely […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers walked away holding pair of lottery picks in this month’s NBA Draft. Portland holds the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, but […]

Patrick Beverley drew the ire of plenty of fans and media members due to his antics following the Milwaukee Bucks’ season-ending 120-98 loss to the Indiana Pacers back in May 2. Beverley, who had a clear look of frustration on his face, asked veteran ESPN reporter Malinda Adams, who was situated to his right, if […]

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has blossomed into one of the best wing scorers in the NBA. Markkanen is also a prized member of Finland’s national basketball team. However, Markkanen’s native squad was hit with a tough update as they prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympics. A right shoulder injury cut Lauri Markkanen’s 2023-24 NBA […]

Paul George did not have the best of endings to his and the Los Angeles Clippers’ run in the 2024 NBA playoffs. George followed up a 33-point effort in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks with two straight stinkers as the Clippers fell to the Mavs in six games. Now, George […]

The NBA Draft is approaching and set to be held across two days this year from June 26-27. The first round is scheduled for the first day while the second round will take place the following day. As the NBA Draft draws near, one name that is gaining traction among NBA front offices is former […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, for as much as he would want to win more NBA championships, can rest easy knowing that his legacy is secure. After all, he has already led the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA championship back in 2021. Thus, Antetokounmpo is more free when it comes to his other pursuits that involve a secretive […]

The Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks have taken different paths to the 2024 NBA Finals, but they arrived there all the same. The C’s, who held the best overall record in the league, have been heavily favored in every one of their playoff series so far. They’ve done a solid job at proving Vegas […]

Behind superstar Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks have reached the NBA Finals for only the third time in franchise history. Doncic has led the Mavericks as a No. 5 seed, beating three higher-seeded teams in the process without homecourt advantage. On a recent appearance on the Bully Ball Podcast hosted by Rachel Nichols and DeMarcus […]

Ahead of the NBA finals, many Boston Celtics fans hope that the team will be at full strength. The Celtics may have breezed through the playoffs, but they’re still missing the services of Kristaps Porzingis. A 7-foot-2 big man with a gift for scoring, “The Unicorn,” as they call him, brings a lot to the […]

Current Miami Heat director of player programs and development and NBA legend Alonzo Mourning is now cancer-free after having surgery to remove his prostate, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. In his interview with ESPN, Mourning – a seven-time All-Star, NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist in his 15-year career – talked about how routine prostate […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to be one of the most intriguing teams to watch in the 2024 NBA offseason. They’ve already let go of their head coach JB Bickerstaff and the changes may not stop there. Retaining and re-signing Donovan Mitchell is the utmost priority for Cleveland. However, keeping Mitchell may lead to collateral […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are heading into the 2024 offseason with a few big decisions to make. They recently came to an agreement on a contract extension with head coach Tyronn Lue, ensuring Lue is at the helm for the next five seasons. One of those big decisions coming up for the Clippers is the […]

There are two types of NBA players according to one particular scouting trope. In one box are the 82-game regular season guys and in the other are 16-game playoff-ready contributors. Some All-NBA talents have a reputation for waiting until the NBA Playoffs begin to ramp up their efforts. Jimmy Butler can get away with that […]

The Indiana Pacers were not expected to make it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals this season. It was an overwhelmingly successful season for this franchise, which rebuilt itself on the fly. They have two All-NBA players in Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, both of whom were acquired via trades. Those two are […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is scheduled across two days this year, with the first round taking place on June 26 and the second round taking place on June 27. The Los Angeles Lakers have the No. 17 and No. 55 overall picks in the NBA Draft, with the New Orleans Pelicans recently deferring the first […]

Daniel Gafford has been electric for the Dallas Mavericks since the Washington Wizards traded him at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Gafford helped the Mavs to the NBA Finals, but he wants to extend his chemistry with star guard Luka Doncic. Gafford inquired about being naturalized to play for Slovenia in the summer Olympics, but […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics find themselves in the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons, setting the stage for a showdown against the Dallas Mavericks’ formidable backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Veteran sports analyst Stephen A. Smith issued a challenge on Tatum, suggesting that he has the most to […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has faced the Boston Celtics in the playoffs before since he unceremoniously left the team in free agency five years ago. He beat them in five games as a member of the Brooklyn Nets in 2021 and was then swept by the Celtics—once again with the Nets—the following year. Now, […]

There are clear-cut number one and two options in the NBA Finals. Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic are both battling it out to be the best player on the court. On the other hand, Kyrie Irving and Jaylen Brown get to duke it out to see who the best secondary star is. Obviously, it looks […]

The buzz around the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach is getting louder. Despite this, the Lakers insist they haven’t made a final decision and are still evaluating several candidates. Among those the Lakers are considering, James Borrego stands out as a strong contender, but the prevailing sentiment is that Redick will […]

An ultra-rare Michael Jordan trading card fetched for a record amount at a recent Goldin auction, which set a new record for any MJ card sold. In the same auction, an iconic game-used Kobe Bryant jersey also fetched millions of dollars. The card came from the 2003 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection set and features Jordan’s […]

Winning the NBA Finals MVP is simply gravy for anyone’s career. After all, doing so has usually meant that one’s team has emerged victorious, achieving the pinnacle of team success. And for members of the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics organizations, it’s hard to envision anyone caring too much about who lifts the Finals MVP […]

Since 1947, the NBA Finals has been in existence to determine which team stands on top of the professional basketball mountain. Of course, 77 years ago, there were only 11 teams in the league, with three of the best teams per division (now known as conferences) duking it out in the postseason. At the conclusion […]

It’s been a while since the Cleveland Cavaliers hopped on the coaching carousel in search of a successor to J.B. Bickerstaff as the team’s next head coach. In that time, several names have been linked to Cleveland with prior head coaching experience, like former Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego, who makes a ton of […]

When you think of Nebraska, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, they tend to think of farming, crops, and potentially the Wizard of Oz, even though that classic was supposed to take place in Kansas. As far as the rest of the nation is concerned, Nebraska and Kansas are basically […]

For 110 games between 2019 and 2022, Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis shared the floor as teammates on the Dallas Mavericks. It was a tandem that was supposed to lead the Mavericks back to the NBA Finals, where another notable European, German superstar Dirk Nowitzki, once had the defining moment of his career. But this […]