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Remember the trade request Damian Lillard made to the Portland Trail Blazers roughly on July 1st? It’s bascically been crickets on the Lillard trade front ever since. Everyone knows the seven-time All-Star’s preferred destination is the Miami Heat. That’s fine and all, and it certainly is Lillard’s prerogative to try to basketball for the team […]

In the NBA, you don’t remain a fixture in your late 30s without possessing a high basketball IQ. LeBron James is still highly skilled and can attack the basket with great ferocity, but it’s his ability to consistently see the whole court that allowed him to play at a superstar level for the Los Angeles […]

Remember Damian Lillard’s trade request from the Portland Trail Blazers? Yeah, the one that happened roughly two-and-a-half months ago? Well, nothing has happened about that since. There’s no doubt Lillard’s preference is to be traded to the Miami Heat. However, no substantive talks between the Blazers and Heat have taken place as 2023-24 fast approaches, […]

In its revamped efforts to prevent marquee players from sitting out regular season games, the NBA has introduced a new player participation policy (PPP). Here’s how the policy, which is set to go into effect for the 2023-24 season, may affect LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron and AD are the […]

Last month, Team USA track star Noah Lyles angered a lot of players across the Association when he said that whoever ends up winning the NBA Finals doesn’t deserve to be called “World Champions” because they’re only competing against the States. After his comments, the likes of Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and even […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ plans for a new arena are entering a crucial stretch. The Sixers hope that their proposed arena, 76Place at Market East, will soon be approved by the Philadelphia City Council. However, the exact time for when that would happen is being pushed back. Although the Sixers are not planning to move into […]

Looking for the fastest ways to progress through the Season 1 Pass on NBA 2K24? Don’t worry, we got you covered. In this NBA 2K24 Season 1 Guide, we’ll show you everything you can do to reach level 40 and receive that 94 OVR Kyrie Irving and Gold Floor Setter. NBA 2K24 Season 1 Pass […]

Idan Ravin is a prolific basketball trainer who has worked with the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Carmelo Anthony. As the basketball producer on “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”, he’s tasked with transforming the cast into believable Lakers greats and advising on all basketball-related matters. Ahead of the Season 2 finale, […]

The Houston Rockets find themselves in a very bad situation with 2019 first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. right ahead of the start of training camp. Earlier this week, Porter was arrested in New York City after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Since being taken into custody, more details from the incident have come to light, as Porter […]

The New NBA 2K24 Patch 1.2 dropped today, fixing multiple issues, including one regarding progression in MyCAREER and Quests. The latest update for the game comes out less than a week after the game launched. Additionally, the update provides more improvements and fixes for the gameplay, The City, MyTEAM, and MyNBA. The developers noted they’re […]

There has been a lot of chatter around the league this offseason regarding Damian Lillard and James Harden, the two prominent names who have requested trades and are still on the trade block with the start of training camp right around the corner. Despite not requesting a trade, Pascal Siakam is another All-Star who has […]

Team USA has been the subject of a lot of discussion for a lot of reasons as of late, whether it be their struggles at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, or the reports suggesting that LeBron James is planning on leading a star-studded group to the 2024 Olympics. With many folks looking ahead, Paul George […]

Markieff Morris has not forgotten about what happened on the court in 2021 against Nikola Jokic. When Morris was a member of the Miami Heat, they were on the road to face Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in November 2021. It was what transpired in the middle of this game that drew headlines. Looking to […]

US Track star Noah Lyles started a huge debate after winning a gold medal in the 100-meter dash and earning the “Fastest Man in the World” title when he complained that the NBA champion Denver Nuggets didn’t deserve to be called world champions. After the Germany basketball team won the FIBA World Cup, they can […]

The James Harden trade saga must be the messiest situation in the entire NBA right now. Of course, it once again involves the Philadelphia 76ers. There’s no knowing how this situation will end or how long it will even take. But one thing is for sure, James Harden does not want to be a Sixer […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made some headlines with recent comments about his future after not signing an extension with the team and not ruling out changing teams down the road. Kendrick Perkins had a bold take regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Bucks as well as his teammates. “If I’m Giannis’ teammates, I feel a […]

Phoenix Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia said in his introductory press conference the team would focus on four values, including community and fan experience. Thursday, the Suns announced a move that will make local fans happy. The Suns, who have a new media rights deal with television games broadcasted on Arizona’s Family (3TV and CBS5), […]

Load management has been a major topic of conversation in recent years in the Association. As a result, the NBA is making a big change in order to prevent stars from sitting too many games throughout the season. In a nutshell, the league can fine teams over $1 million if they violate the resting rules. […]

Mikal Bridges drew praise across the NBA following a midseason trade to the Brooklyn Nets last season. The 27-year-old emerged as one of the league’s most efficient scorers, averaging 27.7 points per game on 47/38/89 shooting splits. He did so while maintaining his high-level defense, frequently drawing opposing teams’ top scorers. That two-way consistency landed […]

Sacramento Kings fans must not recognize the feeling of hope they’re entering the 2023-24 season with, as it has been way too long since the franchise put up winning team that doesn’t sacrifice entertainment value whatsoever. The Kings won over the hearts of many with their breakneck pace, splendid floor-spacing, and dynamic motion-based offense with […]

No matter how much weight Nikola Jokic seems to lose these days, he never seems to have a body similar to LeBron James, Joel Embiid, or even pass the eye test as one of the greatest NBA players in today’s game. Now we know why. Jokic once revealed in an interview with ESPN that he […]

Kai Jones has gone from being a player many do not know on the end of the Charlotte Hornets bench to making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The former 2021 first-round pick was seen live on Instagram last week claiming that the team would not trade him and based on the way he was […]

World champion or not, nobody can deny that the Denver Nuggets were the best team in the best league in the world last season. Led by perhaps the best player in the world Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets dominated the 2023 NBA playoffs to capture their first championship in franchise history. Denver’s main core of Jokic, […]

Every NBA team has talented players, yet there is always one who stands out amongst the rest as the team’s best. For the Milwaukee Bucks, the public’s perception is that Giannis Antetokounmpo is their best player and “the guy” who the team needs to succeed. From Khris Middleton’s perception, though, the Bucks don’t have a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the clock when it comes to keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo may be one of the most loyal superstars in today’s game, but his focus on winning basketball trumps whatever loyalty he may have towards the Bucks organization. Thus, there is greater urgency for the Bucks organization to ensure that the […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has a release date for his Nike “Book 1” signature shoe. The sneaker outlet’s website said Booker’s shoe will release spring 2024 with four different colorways. OFFICIAL REVEAL: The Nike Book 1 will release in Spring 2024 in four signature colorways 🍊 Booker gave the design team a few silhouettes […]

The New York Knicks have the assets. The question is: Should the Knicks swing for the fences? New York owns a ton of draft capital to go all in on a franchise star to improve their chances of becoming a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. As currently constructed, this Knicks team isn’t built to […]

“The Black Mamba” still haunts Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner to this day. Turner shared a hilarious story about Pacers fans turning against them and rooting for the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant. The plot twist happened in Myles Turner’s rookie year with the Pacers in the 2015-16 NBA season. Turner’s first year coincided with […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo loves his former head coach Jason Kidd. The Bucks star went to bat for Kidd when his coaching seat became as hot as an incinerator, and Antetokounmpo defended Kidd multiple times after the Bucks decided to let him go for good. Even five years after the […]

It’s a testament to Stephen Curry’s greatness that the Golden State Warriors, even as their core has aged, remain in the title conversation. But whether or not they have enough firepower on both ends of the court to compete with the best of the best — i.e. the Denver Nuggets — remains to be seen. […]

The Houston Rockets have yet to reap the benefits of their decision to bottom out in the aftermath of the trade that sent James Harden out of town back in 2021. Since then, the Rockets have struggled, with their young pieces having their fair share of troubles in figuring out how to be efficient, two-way […]

With the 2023-24 NBA season rapidly approaching, many NBA players are getting in the gym and preparing for a new season. Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson did just that this week as he was filmed working out with NBA trainer Chris Brickley. Clarkson is coming a very strong showing at the FIBA World Cup with […]

Jordan Brand is staying busy with the releases throughout 2023 and fans will see another classic hit shelves towards the end of next month. For the first time since 2009, sneakerheads will have a chance to grab one of Michael Jordan‘s most popular and unique silhouettes. Check out our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are a franchise seemingly forever in the shadow of the rival Los Angeles Lakers. Owner Steve Ballmer has made it has mission to change all of that, and it could start with changing the way fans interact with his product in the near future. Ballmer’s epic plan to modernize the NBA […]

Every new draftee to the NBA has dreams of sharing the floor with the likes of LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. But for new Rockets forward Cam Whitmore, the 20th pick in the 2023 draft, that dream extends beyond just sharing the floor with them. He wants to posterize them. Speaking on Playmaker’s “To Inspire”, […]

Myles Turner has quietly carved out a niche for himself as one of the best centers in the NBA. Turner averaged 18.0 points and 7.5 rebounds last season for the Indiana Pacers as the team battled it out in the NBA Central Division. Turner hasn’t made the list of the ten greatest players in Pacers […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 NBA season as he serves his suspension for an off the court incident where he flashed a gun on a social media live stream. It was the second incident during which Morant flashed a gun on social media, the […]

They are not. That’s right. They are not affected by it. The amount of notable social media accounts using photos of LA Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as the poster children for the load management debates and news about the NBA’s new Player Participation Policy is staggering and hilarious. If anything because it’s […]

There is so much uncertainty clouding the Memphis Grizzlies heading into the 2023-24 NBA season due to Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension to begin the campaign. Memphis actually had a stellar 20-5 record without Morant in 2021-22, but that was an anomaly. This past season, the narrative that the Grizzlies are just as good without Morant […]