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The Houston Rockets made a ton of moves this NBA offseason, one of which was signing former Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks to a four-year, $80 million contract. Brooks has always been a very outspoken player and after his recent struggles in the playoffs for the Grizzlies, the Rockets received a lot of criticism for […]

Former Phoenix Suns radio play-by-play host Al McCoy retired following the 2022-23 NBA season, capping the longest career by a radio host in NBA history. For the 2023-24 season, McCoy will be replaced by Jon Bloom on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, according to a release. Bloom has been with the franchise since 2008 as a […]

After Team USA failed to medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, rumors began to swirl suggesting that LeBron James wanted to assemble a superstar squad of Americans for the 2024 Olympics. Many basketball fans who are tired of seeing less than stellar USA squads compete in the biggest tournaments were fired up at that […]

Amidst the standstill between the Miami Heat and the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard to South Beach seems destined to happen. The latest development in the Dame-to-Heat trade saga is that there is no development. Both sides are apparently not engaging with each other and there is no momentum on a deal going down. Nonetheless, […]

Change was inevitable for the Golden State Warriors this offseason. Their run to the NBA Finals in 2022 and winning their fourth championship since 2015 seems like an eternity ago as we prepare for the 2023-24 season, especially with how this past year unfolded. Losing in the Western Conference Finals to the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t the greatest free-throw shooter. That’s why he jumps at every chance to practice his shooting from the charity stripe, especially after a bad game. Last season, The Greek Freak was 4 for 15 from the line against the Philadelphia 76ers in November and proceeded to […]

The New York Knicks have had their fair share of blunders in their history of selecting players in the NBA Draft. Their selections of Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina, in particular, have drawn a ton of eye-rolls from Knicks fans who, at this point, have already become numb to the pain their franchise seems hell-bent […]

Candace Parker is one of the best players in the WNBA. Parker is currently in her first year with the Las Vegas Aces after previously playing for the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky. Although she’s currently dealing with an injury, Parker still played a role in helping lead the Aces to the best record […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the epitome of longevity. At 38 years old, he’s still playing at an extremely high level and has shown no signs of slowing down. That’s much in part due to the focus and money Bron puts into his body each and every year. That being said, it appears […]

It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Orlando Magic make a jump to becoming a playoff team next season. Through the latter half of the 2022-23 season, it just looked like this Magic squad was on the cusp of a leap and a breakout this upcoming 2023-24 campaign is just waiting to happen. After starting […]

Former NBA three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard wants to play with LeBron James, Kevin Durant and others on Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics. But if he cannot, he issued an ultimatum to the NBA stars. Howard, who plays for Taoyuan Leopards, said he would suit up for Taiwan and drop […]

Boban Marjanovic and Tobias Harris are two of the most charismatic players in the NBA. They also happen to be best friends and arguably the best “bromance” in the league. Currently preparing for his 13th NBA season, Harris has been a part of five different organizations and has played alongside 150 different talents through the […]

NBA 2K24 once again allows players to create their own MyPLAYER, which they can bring into both The City and of course, MyCAREER. For many newcomers to the series, building a player might seem intimidating at first, but the process is pretty fun to experiment with. However, if you just want to get straight to […]

NBA referees have arguably one of the toughest jobs in the entire world of sports. When they get a call right, they get criticized. When they get a call wrong, they get criticized. So, is getting an earful from players and fans each game actually worth it? How much do NBA referees make? Believe it […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be cut in the same mold as Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, and Stephen Curry — a one-franchise man who would decide to stick with the Milwaukee Bucks, for better or for worse. After all, Antetokounmpo signed an extension with the franchise in 2020 even after a few playoff heartbreaks, and he […]

NBA 2K24 continues the tradition of creating your own MyPLAYER to take into MyCAREER and The City. But those new to the series might not know where to start or get ideas for building their player. Are you considering playing as a Power Forward in NBA 2K24, but still looking for a solid build? In […]

It wasn’t that long ago when young Charlotte Hornets big man Kai Jones was caught acting weirdly on his Instagram live, with many fans believing that the 22-year old was on some sort of hallucinogens. Thus, one would believe that Jones would be on his best behavior moving forward. But those who believed that thought […]

John Wall deserves another shot at the NBA. Sure, Wall has dealt with an unfortunate string of injuries throughout his career that derailed his athleticism. But even if he is just a shell of what he once was, there is still enough talent in that 6-foot-3 frame of his that can still help a championship […]

Brandon Hunter’s passing came as a shock for most of his former NBA teammates. One of the first friends that he had made after getting drafted by the Boston Celtics was Antoine Walker. He gave his immediate reaction to the death of his colleague, who was a FIBA agent, an Orlando Magic player, and an […]

This time last year, it was difficult to envision how the Los Angeles Lakers would recover from their disastrous trade for Russell Westbrook in 2021. But they have managed to overcome that ordeal with flying colors. Now, the Lakers, still led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, have some solid depth […]

Recently, gold-medal winning sprinter Noah Lyles took a dig at NBA stars who call themselves “world champions” after winning the NBA title, pointing out that being the last team standing in a league based in America doesn’t warrant such a distinctions. Lyles’ dig received widespread attention from players, media and fans alike, resulting in a […]

The NBA offseason is a time to relax a bit after investing so much time and energy in your game and team’s success. Denver Nuggets superstar and NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic has thoroughly enjoyed being back in Serbia. The party rolled on when the national team returned home after a praiseworthy FIBA World Cup […]

ESPN analyst and prominent TV personality Stephen A. Smith has hit back at trolls criticizing new “First Take” recruit Shannon Sharpe. The Denver Broncos legend parted ways with Skip Bayless on FOX Sports’ “Undisputed” in late May. His departure from the show has been attributed to a constant rift with Bayless. Though no official reason […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to put a nightmare 2022-23 season behind them. To that end, they have made adding capable rebounders and interior defenders a priority, whether it’s via trade, via draft, or via free agency. One such player that should help improve their soft defense in the coming seasons is rookie big man […]

While an entire fan base and region ponders what could have been had Aaron Rodgers not suffered a torn Achilles Monday night, Spike Lee is spreading some local sports positivity. The Academy Award winner did not have a positive spin on the New York Jets quarterback situation, but he is predicting big success for his […]

The relationship between Draymond Green and Chris Paul was not always so sweet. Both of them seemed to be at odds with one another during the Golden State Warriors dynasty’s rise. Their relationship seems to have grown as CP3 transitioned to other NBA teams such as the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Phoenix Suns. […]

Is time running out on the Los Angeles Clippers’ championship chances? Perhaps not, for as long as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are on the roster, they will always have a puncher’s chance of giving arguably the most inept franchise in NBA history its first-ever championship. However, given where they stand on the league’s totem […]

While Dennis Schroder is still enjoying the high of leading Germany to its first ever FIBA World Cup championship, he took some time to explain why he chose to sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency. It might surprise you. “I think Darko [Rajakovic], the head coach,” Schroder told Malika Andrews on NBA Today, […]

Former NBA power forward LaMarcus Aldridge is opening up about his time with the Brooklyn Nets. Aldridge joined the team in 2021 at the tail-end of his 16-year NBA career, teaming up with Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving to form a bona fide superteam in Brooklyn. Recently, Aldridge joined the Oddball w/ Amin […]

Not too many blockbuster moves appear to be on the docket for the Golden State Warriors, limited as they are at the moment given the financial constraints imposed upon them by the new salary cap rules in the collective bargaining agreement. And all the talk thus far during the offseason makes it seem like the […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is always looking for ways to put his franchise on the cutting edge of the fan experience. While Ballmer’s team hasn’t yet gotten over the championship hump during his tenure, the charismatic owner is still hoping to find a way to optimize the home environment for Los Angeles. Recently, […]

It’s been a tumultuous little off-season for Cameron Payne. After being traded by the Suns to the Spurs, he was waived earlier in the week. He’ll be looking for a new home for a result, but particularly after the last game in the NBA he played there will no doubt be a number of suitors. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t hide his pain after learning of Aaron Rodgers’ devastating injury. Rodgers sustained a leg injury during the first drive of the Jets’ Monday Night Football showdown with the Buffalo Bills. Later on it was confirmed to be a complete Achilles tear, officially ending the New York debut of […]

Led by Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, the New York Knicks are looking for ways to bolster their lineup following a second-round appearance in the 2023 postseason. While there is already a considerable amount of talent in the Knicks’ locker room, featuring the 2023 All-Star Randle, it seems that the team is preparing to take […]

The Sacramento King made a minor move on Tuesday, signing guard Jordan Ford to a training camp deal, according to Kings radio reporter Sean Cunningham. “Former Folsom HS star Jordan Ford has agreed to a training camp deal with the Sacramento Kings. After a productive season with G League Stockton & a stellar outing in […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has been the subject of many trade rumors dating back to the weeks preceding the 2023 NBA playoffs. While Young’s stellar postseason performance against the Boston Celtics mostly quieted those concerns, that still didn’t stop some from speculating on whether Atlanta would test the market for its franchise player […]

The Miami Heat and New York Knicks squared off only one time in the playoffs during the LeBron James-Carmelo Anthony days. That occurred in 2012, when Miami gentleman’s swept the seventh-seeded Knicks out of the first round of the playoffs. Still, at least one member of that New York squad believes that Miami didn’t take […]

Former NBA player Brandon Hunter, who played for both the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic in the early 2000s, has passed away at the age of 42. Hunter’s death was confirmed by Ohio men’s basketball coach Jeff Boals, who uploaded a photo of the Bobcats standout on Instagram with the caption, “RIP to a Bobcat […]

LeBron James has tentatively committed to Team USA for the 2024 Olympics. He’s conferred with Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum and Draymond Green, too, all of whom have unofficial plans to be wearing red, white and blue next summer. Conspicuously absent from USA Basketball’s initial list of Olympic participants? Devin Booker, who […]