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The Damian Lillard saga has been a wild one this summer, with him expressing his desire to be traded to the Miami Heat after requesting to be moved from the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Trail Blazers indicating that they will take the best deal, regardless of the destination. The Toronto Raptors have recently been […]

More than 50 years after they entered the NBA as the Buffalo Braves in 1970, the Los Angeles Clippers are still yet to achieve the ultimate success. They’ve never even made it out of the Western Conference, and up until 2010 were wildly unsuccessful, making the postseason just seven times in 40 years. But despite […]

Team USA could make a push to craft a team that will rival the 1992 Dream Team. LeBron James has already signified his interest in joining the 2024 Paris Olympics squad, which means that other superstars are likely to follow suit. One person in particular has an uncertain future when it comes to international basketball […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of numerous teams linked to Buddy Hield after his contract extension talks stalled, but there is plenty of water still to go under the bridge before it becomes a realistic possibility for the Pacers sharpshooter to make his way to Texas. Per Marc Stein, there is “no traction” in discussions […]

It was a momentous day in the life and career of Minnesota Timberwolves‘ star Anthony Edwards yesterday as he spent all day with Adidas Basketball in his hometown of Atlanta receiving honors and giving back to the community. He also had a special surprise as he wrapped his basketball camp, unveiling the first edition of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t believe Ohio State football’s play-calling during a crucial moment on Saturday’s game against Notre Dame. Facing a fourth-and-inches situation with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and Notre Dame leading 14-10, the Buckeyes opted for a wide receiver sweep that was quickly shut down by the Fighting […]

The Golden State Warriors made a controversial move this offseason when they pulled off a trade with the Washington Wizards and sent out Jordan Poole in exchange for Chris Paul. Poole had emerged as a budding star and had earned himself a significant new contract. Following his preseason scuffle with Draymond Green, it was assumed […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, as usual this offseason, was tuned in for the Ohio State football game against Notre Dame. And sure enough, it was an absolute treat for him and the rest of the fanbase after the Buckeyes came away with the win with a walkoff TD with no time left. With […]

The Sacramento Kings are coming off one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history. They finished with a top three record in the Western Conference and ended the longest active playoff drought in the NBA. Mike Brown won the NBA’s Coach of the Year Award in his return to a head coaching role. […]

With NBA training camps set to open at the end of the month, teams are currently in the process of filling out their rosters. NBA teams are allowed a maximum of 20 players in camp. Teams essentially have an additional roster spot this season with the increase from two allowed two-way contracts up to three […]

With the 2023 FIBA World Cup having taken place this summer, there’s been a lot of talk regarding the state of basketball in the NBA and the rest of the world. Those talks only intensified after Team USA failed to win a medal losing to Germany in the semifinals and then losing to Canada in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping for a big time season in 2023-2024, and shooting guard Anthony Edwards is a big reason why. Edwards grew up in the city of Atlanta and played for the Georgia Bulldogs, but has since shown he can adapt to any climate or situation. The Timberwolves organization just revealed some impressive […]

With the 2023-24 season starting soon, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is making sure he’s more than ready for the new campaign. Aside from keeping his body in top shape, the Greek Freak seems to be working on other facets of his game. That much is obvious after he was seen working out with NBA […]

The Phoenix Suns on Friday revealed their Icon, Association and Statement edition home uniform schedules for the 2023-24 NBA season. Association Edition: Home Uniform Schedule@PayPal | 🎟️ https://t.co/CjicKOvJht pic.twitter.com/WmKk7icAtS — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 22, 2023 Icon Edition: Home Uniform Schedule@PayPal | 🎟️ https://t.co/CjicKOvJht pic.twitter.com/QJ4YJXZnBW — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 22, 2023 Statement Edition: Home […]

Drake performed at Spectrum Center, home to the Charlotte Hornets, Friday night. The musical artist included one of the Hornets players at the top of his show. Drake walked out with Hornets rookie Amari Bailey in front of thousands of screaming fans. Amari Bailey has yet to play for the Hornets, and most of the […]

The NBA is a harsh business. Beneath the talented basketball players and genius coaches is a cold, calculated business. Players get traded at a drop of a hat, loyalty is just a word, you get it. Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt learnt that when he became part of multiple trades that sent him from […]

Amid the Damian Lillard trade drama, fans were able to dig deep and find an old social media post from the Portland Trail Blazers star highlighting how much his stance on Superteams have changed. Before Lillard came into the league in 2012, he was also a fan looking in and commenting on various issues in […]

Over two months have passed since James Harden opted into his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2023-24 season with the intention of receiving a trade to his intended destination — the Los Angeles Clippers. Alas, things haven’t exactly gone according to plan for The Beard. With only a little over a month to […]

There’s an unwritten rule among professional athletes to not make light of their peers’ injuries. Former Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott no doubt knows about it, but apparently was more interested in continuing to earn his stripes as another bombastic, self-aggrandizing sports media talking head than honoring that code. Good on […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is looking to lead the team back to championship heights in 2023-24. Although the Warriors had a relatively disappointing 2022-23 campaign, many fans are still optimistic that Curry and his teammates will be able to power through next season and bring home the team’s fifth championship of the current […]

Former NBA player Jimmer Fredette is keeping things in perspective on a potential return to the NBA. Fredette played sparingly over five seasons in both the NBA and NBA G-League before taking his talents to the Chinese Basketball Association. Now, Fredette is opening up about a potential NBA return and why it’s not of the […]

Some NBA players will arrive at training over the next weeks in better shape than their teammates. Given the obvious intensity of Julius Randle’s latest workout, it’s safe to say he’ll likely be among them—unless assistant coach Johnnie Bryant is pushing all of the New York Knicks to their physical limits in early preparation for […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is almost here with training camps set to open at the end of the month. For many NBA teams, the starting lineup is not set in stone. Training camp and preseason will likely decide who gets into the starting lineup once the regular season begins. For one of those teams, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the definition of a winner. To play at such a high level for all of these years takes a special mindset and it appears Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has that same mindset as The King. Speaking Thursday to reporters, Hurts responded to criticism that opposing defenses might […]

While the Portland Trail Blazers have not traded Damian Lillard yet, the rumor mill has been heating up over the last couple of days. If the Blazers do in fact deal Lillard to the Miami Heat, one name that would surely be in the mix is Miami’s Tyler Herro, who could be on his way […]

There’s still no doubting where Damian Lillard wants to continue his career. As the Portland Trail Blazers engage in trade talks with every team interested in the seven-time All-Star but the Miami Heat, though, two other suitors have emerged as realistic destinations. “At this juncture, Toronto and Chicago have been the two possible destinations for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are rumored to be in the running for one of the best shooters in the NBA! But, it is not the one many Sixers fans have in mind. Shams Charania of The Athletic delivered news that Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers would be working together on a potential trade after the […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams has one thing to clarify about his infamous beef with Jayson Tatum’s son, Deuce. As he told Emily Austin of The Hoops Chat, such beef never existed. Or if it does, Williams is pretty sure it’s only one-sided. He has nothing but love for Deuce, and obviously, their hilarious interactions […]

The NBA essentially added an extra roster spot for teams this season with the addition of a third two-way contract spot. That brings the total number of players teams can carry into the regular season to 18, 15 standard contracts and three two-way contracts. At this point in the offseason, so close to the start […]

Episode 3 of NBA 2K24’s 2KTV program dropped tonight, with more questions to help you unlock some much needed VC. If you’re unfamiliar with it, 2KTV, hosted by Chris Manning and Alexis Morgan, is a weekly show that reveals some cool upcoming NBA 2K Content. Additionally, the show discusses gameplay with the developers, shows fan […]

The Orlando Magic possess a glut of young talent at guard entering 2023-24. With a contract extension unlikely for Cole Anthony, don’t be surprised if new general manager Anthony Parker and the Orlando front office address their team’s roster redundancy by looking to trade him. One NBA agent told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard trade talks have been heating up over the last few days. Although no moves have been made yet regarding Lillard after he requested a trade from the Blazers earlier this summer, it seems that the team is exploring all avenues to find a suitable deal for themselves in exchange […]

While things didn’t end well for Ime Udoka with the Boston Celtics, Grant Williams has nothing but respect and admiration for his former coach. The new Dallas Mavericks forward admitted as much in his recent talk with Emily Austin of The Hoop Chat. In the interview, Austin asked Williams about his previous comments on Udoka […]

The Portland Trail Blazers want to move Damian Lillard before training camp opens on October 2nd. As they canvas the league for potential suitors and take calls from teams with a real interest in adding the eight-time All-Star, though, general manager Joe Cronin and the Blazers’ front office are apparently “refusing” to engage the Miami […]

Houston Rockets legend and basketball Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson took offense on the comments that Gilbert Arenas made about Hakeem Olajuwon. For those who missed it, Arenas recently slammed Olajuwon for charging $50,000 to train current NBA players during the offseason. The former NBA guard blasted Olajuwon and criticized his old-school style of play, […]

Damian Lillard definitely wants to play for the Miami Heat. Is the feeling mutual? As trade talks for the Portland Trail Blazers’ stranded superstar ramp up in advance of training camp, the Heat’s level of urgency to bring in Lillard has suddenly come into question. Miami is not “desperate at all” to trade for Lillard, […]

Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers could not come to terms on a contract extension. Now, the two parties are working together to find a potential trade. There are a lot of teams who could really use a sharpshooter like Hield, including the Milwaukee Bucks. For what it’s worth, after Shams Charania of the Athletic […]

As the NBA continues raking in revenue, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is on the verge of a truly historic and mind-boggling payday. Don’t worry, Mavs fans. Barring a trade request, Doncic isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Slovenian sensation is only about to begin the second season of the five-year, $215 million designated rookie […]

The Chicago Bulls were a major disappointment last season. They struggled to play respectably most of the year and they finished with a 40-42 record and had to take part in the 9-10 play-in game against the Toronto Raptors. They were victorious in that game and would have been in the playoffs had they beaten […]