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The Sacramento Kings have begun clearing their frontcourt logjam. In wake of signing free agent center JaVale McGee, Sacramento has reportedly waived Nerlens Noels and Neemias Queta, affording them the opportunity to sign with another team as official preparations for 2023-24 fast approach. “ESPN sources: After signing JaVale McGee to a free agent deal, the […]

Before the 2023 FIBA World Cup, few would have guessed that Dennis Schroder would have emerged as one of the faces of the tournament. Even fewer might have predicted that he would lead his native Germany to their first ever title. That type of historic achievement earned the veteran NBA guard a huge hero’s welcome […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has long been one of the best players in the league, but his insatiable drive to improve is well-documented and his latest attempt to take his game to another level will include one of the greatest to ever do it. Speaking on the 48 Minutes podcast, Antetokounmpo revealed his plans to head to […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s future in the NBA is in jeopardy following the assault allegations against him. Porter was arrested on Monday in New York City after her alleged assault of girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick, a WNBA free agent, was reported. According to recent information, Porter was upset after Gondrezick locked the door to […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George shared his thoughts on the comments made by United States track and field star Noah Lyles about how NBA champions shouldn’t be considered world champions on his podcast “Podcast P with Paul George.” Noah Lyles recently made the comments after a meet and sparked some major controversy in the […]

Disturbing new details have emerged from the alleged attack by Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. on his girlfriend and former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick at Porter’s arraignment in Manhattan. Prosecutors at Kevin Porter Jr.’s arraignment on Tuesday said that Gondrezick suffered a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye, via ESPN. […]

With the 2024 Paris Olympics less than a year away, speculation has begun as to which NBA players will be representing their countries next summer. One of the biggest questions is whether or not Philadelphia 76ers superstar and reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will suit up in the Olympics, and if so, for whom? Born […]

“Cleveland, this is for you!” These words will forever be remembered by every single Cleveland Cavaliers fan, as it was the moment LeBron James delivered on his promise and brought back a championship to the city in 2016. A lot has changed for the Cavs since then, especially when looking at their core group. James […]

NBA 2K24’s MyPLAYER feature lets you create a player for any position with customizable dimensions and appearances. Want to learn some of the best builds for the Small Forward position and ball out like Mikal Bridges? Follow this Small Forward Build Guide and we’ll get you started on the way to building your dream player […]

NBA 2K24 once again features ability to create your own MyPLAYER to take into MyCAREER. Would you like to be a three-point monster like Klay Thompson? Or perhaps you’d like to more like Jaylen Brown and play all everywhere on the floor. Then check out this NBA 2K24 Best Shooting Guard Build Guide to help […]

At least one sportsbook seems to think the rumors that LeBron James is recruiting NBA All-Stars to play for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics are true. BetOnline has odds for which players will don the stars & stripes next summer and try to help Team USA win its fifth consecutive gold medal at […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the more historic franchises in all of the NBA. They rank tenth all-time in winning percentage in the NBA with a 51.5% mark. Only the San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Seattle Supersonics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, […]

If NBA 2K24 is your first NBA 2K game in some time, or perhaps your first overall, you may not know how MyCAREER works. No worries, in this NBA 2K24 MyCAREER Guide, we’ll explain how MyCAREER works in NBA 2K24 to help you get comfortable right away. Note, we’ll be going over the new-gen versions […]

Nobody thought the Golden State Warriors would win another title after missing the playoffs in 2020 and 2021, but they were able to take down the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals to capture their fourth title in an eight-year span. This championship team featured a lot of depth and veteran voices, one of […]

With the FIBA World Cup now over, the focus turns to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where Team USA basketball appears to be building a ridiculously strong roster in order to take home gold. With LeBron James recruiting numerous NBA superstars to join him next summer, the Americans have opened up as a massive favorite […]

Whenever Team USA fails to win the gold, let alone fail to make the podium of any international basketball competition, chaos ensues. There’s been so much chaos, in fact, that, following their fourth-place finish at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, LeBron James is reportedly planning to come out of his 12-year long hiatus from Team […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green had to take a five day leave of absence at the beginning of last season when he got into an altercation with former teammate Jordan Poole. Green punched Poole in practice and then knocked him down. The incident was surprising, and naturally caused many people to lose support for […]

Injuries ended up playing a huge role in the Milwaukee Bucks’ downfall last season. Not only was Khris Middleton limited for what seemed like the entire year due to knee issues, but superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo went down in the team’s first-round playoff series with a back injury. Milwaukee was embarrassed in five games against […]

The Golden State Warriors may be approaching their last legs as a contending team with this iteration of the squad led by the successful Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green trio. But it doesn’t mean that they have any less motivation to mount a deep playoff run and win their fifth championship as a […]

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals and proceeded to earn an NBA Finals victory as well. Both teams have high aspirations for the 2023-24 season. The Nuggets are set to run it back and the Lakers made a plethora of key offseason moves to improve their roster. Draymond […]

NBA 2K24’s MyPLAYER feature once again allows you to create your own player to ball out with in MyCAREER. Want to channel your inner Stephen Curry and be the best three-point shooter in the league? Or would you rather be an all-around player with versatility like Luka Doncic? We’ll teach you how in this NBA […]

The Charlotte Hornets are one NBA team that is fun and entertaining to watch despite being unable to win a championship yet for their franchise. Numerous players from the list that will be discussed have a ton of highlight-worthy plays on their career resumes, and they have an indelible mark on the diehard NBA pundits. […]

When the Golden State Warriors fell in the Western Conference Semifinals to the Los Angeles Lakers just a handful of months ago, this marked the first time Golden State lost in the playoffs to a Western Conference team since 2014. Just let that sink in because for close to a decade, this core consisting of […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. made waves on Monday morning when news of his arrest in New York City came out after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, WNBA free agent guard Kysre Gondrezick. Porter reportedly beat up Gondrezick, leaving her with a laceration on her face and pain around her neck. The Rockets guard […]

Damian Lillard’s trade request is currently the biggest talking point amongst NBA circles. There’s a good reason why: the Portland Trail Blazers star is looking for a new team after being loyal to the team for over a decade. Recently, there was a report from Shams Charania that essentially said that Lillard wouldn’t play for […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NBA — and that is in large part due to one particular man: Michael Jordan. Chicago is one of the biggest and brightest basketball markets in the league. But surprisingly enough, the Bulls haven’t really had much success in landing […]

NBA 2K24’s Steam Reviews are not looking too good. In fact, NBA 2K24 has become the second worst rated game on the platform. Only Overwatch 2 has worse scores, but the former came out a year ago while the latter has only been out for a few days. Of course, the game didn’t do itself […]

Drake’s “It’s All A Blur” tour has been drawing out tens of thousands of fans on a nightly basis, and he’s still going strong after over two months of touring at this point. One of the more interesting parts of Drake’s tour is seeing who walks out with him for some of his shows, and […]

Both the Houston Rockets and the NBA have released a statement on the status of Kevin Porter Jr, after their young point guard was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. With the story still relatively fresh, having only broken earlier on Monday, neither organization yet has a whole lot to say about the situation. “We […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants to get traded to the Miami Heat, and nothing has changed on his stance ahead of training camp for the 2023-24 season. The Blazers’ desire to get the most return in any Lillard trade has been one of the most pressing issues holding back a deal for Dame […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have added to their big man stocks, signing Australian center Duop Reath to a one-year deal. Reath has played in a number of different leagues around the world after going undrafted in 2018 following a career in LSU, but recently impressed in the FIBA World Cup for a Boomers side distinctly […]

Everyone knows NBA players are ultra-competitive on the court, but it can get even worse when those players hit their PlayStations or X-Boxes to play NBA 2K. Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is an avid gamer, and has been one of the best players in the league for years, according to NBA 2K24’s Ronnie […]

Tristan Thompson is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and while there are some who has questions about the move, plenty of Cavs faithful are actually loving it. The veteran big man is signing a one-year deal to rejoin Cleveland, where he started his career when the Cavs took him with the fourth overall pick in […]

The expectation for any Team USA fielded in the world of basketball will always be a gold medal or bust. This comes largely because the nation hosts the top league in the globe, the NBA. But, the country has failed to earn a top finish in the FIBA World Cup for over a decade. Fans […]

Track and field athlete Noah Lyles recently raised plenty of eyebrows when he questioned why American sports, and specifically the NBA, refer to themselves as ‘world champions’ when they win a title. The take wasn’t exactly well received around the league, though views on it did seem to soften when a similar quote from Gregg […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo garnered a lot of attention with his recent comments about not signing an extension with the Bucks, saying “if I don’t know that everybody’s on the same page, everybody’s going for a championship, everybody’s going to sacrifice time away from their family like I do. And if I don’t feel […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has committed to play with Team USA at the Summer Olympics in 2024 in Paris, and the NBA world is on fire with the speculation about who will join LeBron on what could be the next great Olympic superteam. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas weighed in with his reactions […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Kai Jones caught the attention of many when he was on Instagram live a couple of nights ago saying he was confident that the team would not trade him, sparking some speculation that he was under the influence of something that night, but he took to Twitter to address those suspicions and […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup ended in disappointment for Team USA. Falling in the semifinals of the tournament to Germany, the Americans went on to lose to Canada in the bronze medal match. Thought to be the favorites to win the gold medal in yet another international event, USA Basketball now looks ahead to the […]