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Victor Wembanyama enjoyed a terrific rookie season. However, he is ready to take a step forward during his second year in the NBA. “For me, it’s the only solution,” Wembanyama said recently, via Chris Mannix of si.com. “Expanding my game is not thinking twice when you want to do something crazy. I don’t think I’ve […]

Although we’re days away from the start of the 2024-2025 NBA season, the trade buzz around Chris Paul has already commenced. Paul signed with the Spurs on a one-year, $11 million deal on July 7th as he joined a San Antonio team looking to build themselves back into a contender around Victor Wembanyama. Paul is […]

Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals brought plenty of fireworks for fans to enjoy. In the end, following a topsy-turvy end to the ballgame, it was the Minnesota Lynx that came out on top in overtime, 95-93, against the New York Liberty team that has been the WNBA’s cream of the crop all season […]

The play that San Antonio Spurs fans have been anticipating all offseason finally happened on Wednesday. During the Spurs’ preseason game against the Orlando Magic, new point guard Chris Paul set up Victor Wembanyama with a perfect alley-oop pass for the slam dunk. During the play, Chris Paul drove baseline and found Victor Wembanyama cutting […]

What LeBron James is doing in the NBA is not normal. The 39-year-old, who isn’t far away from turning 40, is heading into his 22nd season in NBA. James was viewed as the best prospect in league history back in 2003, and he has done nothing but live up to expectations ever since. The hooper […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was one vote off being the unanimous winner of the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, with Angel Reese receiving just one vote. It was no surprise to see Clark win the award and she already received numerous messages from other players across the league. Even Indiana Pacers stars Tyrese […]

The NBA’s media day has brought upon us some very hilarious moments over the years. Perhaps the most iconic media day moment in history is Kawhi Leonard bursting into laughter back in 2018. Over the past few seasons, Jimmy Butler went into the proceedings with eccentric looks, stealing the show in the process. Now, it’s […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ media day kicked off, giving fans their first glimpse of the new star pairing of Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul. The Spurs added Chris Paul through free agency and acquired Harrison Barnes via trade to provide leadership to the league’s youngest roster from last season. With 33 combined years of experience […]

Point guard Chris Paul, the San Antonio Spurs’ newest member, fielded many questions during the NBA’s media day. One question that got a big laugh was when one reporter mentioned that for years, head coach Gregg Popovich used to despise Paul. In response, Paul joked right back. “You mentioned Pop. He was up here a […]

Drawing fouls is part of the NBA. However, there are moments when NBA players take it to another level by resorting to their acting chops in order to successfully draw a favorable call. Although the NBA has started giving out violations against these floppers, there’s no question that some players still find a way to […]

With Michael Jordan establishing himself as the GOAT of basketball, it isn’t surprising that Nike decided to launch the Jordan Brand. It’s safe to say that Jordan has influenced the game like no other. As a result, it isn’t surprising that the Jordan Brand is one of the top signature sneakers among Nike and adidas […]

The San Antonio Spurs have something great brewing, and they’ve been more than content to go the slow burn route in building a contending team around generational prospect Victor Wembanyama. They have stuck to their guns amid rumors linking them to blockbuster trades for All-Stars such as Trae Young, and this seems to be the […]

In the summer of 2011, Chris Paul was destined to a trade from New Orleans to Hollywood. The only thing nobody knew was whether he’d start the season as the point guard of the LA Lakers or Clippers.  While the Clippers eventually won the CP3 sweepstakes (thanks to former commissioner David Stern’s intervention), it makes […]

Who are the best players in the NBA? It seems like basketball fans are always asking this question before a new season, which is why everyone always throws together their list of the Top 100 NBA players. However, in doing so, many players are often forgotten and overlooked because they aren’t listed as the best […]

After a shaky start to the 2024 season, the Indiana Fever have rallied and secured a spot in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. One of the biggest forces propelling the Fever is rookie guard Caitlin Clark. Clark made WNBA history on Friday by breaking the league’s single-season assist record in the Fever’s 78-74 loss to the […]

Being a respected veteran across the association has its perks. For Chris Paul, who has cultivated his brand of “CP3” quite carefully throughout the course of his entire career, there is almost a need for him to be able to get that jersey number, regardless of which team he plays for. After signing with the […]

The Houston Rockets have had several legendary players don their uniform, including Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, Moses Malone and Yao Ming. With the official release of NBA 2K25 right around the corner, fans will be eager to use the Rockets’ all-time greats in the game. Let’s break down the top 10 players on the Rockets’ […]

Future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul just got Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio Spurs fans alike excited for the upcoming season. Paul is back in the lab. A sneak peek into the veteran’s dribbling and shooting regimen was posted on basketball trainer Chris Johnson’s Instagram page. Paul is seen showing off his quick […]

The Alabama football program begins the 2024 season with a home game against Western Kentucky on August 31. This marks the first game with Kalen DeBoer as head coach. The former Washington Huskies coach took over once Nick Saban announced his retirement. It is a new era in Tuscaloosa after years with Saban running the […]

They didn’t part on bad terms nor is there known bad blood between involved individuals, but when the San Antonio Spurs meet the Golden State Warriors it gives Chris Paul a chance to take on the team that let him walk after a one-year experiment. While the future Hall of Famer has been a bit […]

Spurs fans excited to watch the first-time duo of Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul should tune in to opening night of the 2024-25 NBA season. The team has just released its schedule for the season, and first on the list is a road game against the Dallas Mavericks, headlined by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had a good offseason. Regarding NBA Free Agency, they’ve only added one player via an actual free agent signing of a player that wasn’t already on their roster. Generally speaking, though, trades and re-signings are commonly lumped in during the free agency period, which is often synonymous with the offseason. […]

Teammates in basketball can lead to brotherhoods that transcend the game. The same can be said about players in the NBA who have played alongside each other. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Despite playing together for a handful of games, that doesn’t always result in a brotherhood. In fact, some teammates would even grow […]

According to veteran point guard Chris Paul, the sky’s the limit regarding the trajectory of the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, Victor Wembanyama’s career. Paul, who joined Fox Sports One’s host Colin Cowherd on Monday’s episode of The Herd, had this to say when asked what Wembanyama’s ceiling looks like after an epic rookie campaign. […]

It’s always nice to witness NBA stars at their peak. They electrify stadiums with their superb play. More often than not, it’s their brilliance that would help teams secure wins. In fact, some lead to NBA championships. However, in terms of reality, NBA stars only have a certain window before their decline, thanks to either […]

Though not shock waves, the San Antonio Spurs have made a couple of splashes during NBA Free Agency. It started with the addition of future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul and then continued with solid veteran Harrison Barnes in a three-way trade that enabled DeMar DeRozan to land with the Sacramento Kings. While they’re still reported to […]

The San Antonio Spurs will have revamped backcourt depth for the 2024-25 season with the signing of future Hall of Famer Chris Paul in NBA free agency and the selection of UConn star Stephon Castle in the 2024 NBA Draft. On Friday, the Spurs added more depth to their backcourt options with the re-signing of […]

The NBA Draft and Summer League sessions are in the past. Some events (like Men’s Soccer) have already kicked off but the 2024 Paris Olympics do not officially open until July 26. Free agency has cooled off as much as the trade market. The downtime can lead to stir-craziness. Fortunately, fans can find an outlet […]

San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich sat court side with Chris Paul during a Summer League game over the weekend. It reinforces that the two NBA legends are now on the same side after a couple of epic playoff battles in their past. From Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, to Steve Nash, to Dirk Nowitzki, […]

Could it be that the San Antonio Spurs greatest strength during NBA Free Agency has also served as a weakness? Hard to follow? Let’s explain. The free agent signing of Chris Paul and a trade for Harrison Barnes that also came with future first round draft picks were widely met with applause, and rightfully so. […]

The Golden State Warriors had a few crucial decisions to make prior to the month of July; for one, they had to come up with the assets to try and entice the Los Angeles Clippers in a potential Paul George trade. When that didn’t work, the Warriors decided to waive Chris Paul before his $30 […]

Chris Paul’s opening press conference as a member of the San Antonio Spurs was as honest as it was routine. He’s excited to play for Gregg Popovich and he’s well aware of his elder statesmen status in the NBA, but CP3 let it be known that he’s not planning on spending the twilight of his […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most proactive teams this offseason. They may not have shot for the stars like many thought they would, but they made a few helpful moves that should help them progress in Year 2 of the Victor Wembanyama era. One of those helpful moves was their acquisition […]

The Orlando Magic are up next when it comes to title contention. Paolo Banchero is in the middle of all of this and it looks like he’s ready to take the next step. This NBA offseason, the one-time All-Star is training with generational talents who paved the road for him. Who might these people be, […]

Chris Paul’s NBA résumé, which includes four All-NBA First-Team selections, 12 All-Star Game nods, seven appearances on the All-Defensive First Team and four assist crowns, among many other accolades, has long been accepted for Hall of Fame enshrinement at Springfield, Massachusetts. But what really adds to his legacy is his unfailing ability to quickly improve […]

The Golden State Warriors just got much younger, and Brandin Podziemski may be a centerpiece of their new era sooner rather than later. With Chris Paul and Klay Thompson departing the Bay Area, the team’s young core will have to step up and support Steph Curry. Podziemski sounded off on Paul’s move to the San […]

After being waived by the Golden State Warriors ahead of the start of free agency on Sunday afternoon, veteran point guard Chris Paul didn’t waste much time deciding where the next stop along his two-decade-long NBA career would be. On a one year deal worth $11 million, Chris Paul will be joining Gregg Popovich, Victor […]

Normally a franchise that stays quiet during NBA Free Agency, the San Antonio Spurs made one of the league’s first splashes — maybe the biggest — to start the period. In reportedly agreeing to terms with Chris Paul, the Spurs not only adds one of the best point guards to play the game, but they […]

On Sunday night, the San Antonio Spurs made one of the shrewdest moves of free agency thus far by signing veteran point guard Chris Paul to a one-year, $11 million deal. Paul spent last season coming mostly off the bench for a Golden State Warriors team that fell way short of expectations, and now, the […]