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The Detroit Pistons open their regular season schedule tomorrow at home against the Indiana Pacers. Plenty of focus is centered around Detroit’s fourth-year point guard, Cade Cunningham. He commented on the budding connection of the young core at practice on Tuesday as their home opener approaches. “It helps a lot. Having the synergy with (Jaden) […]

Jonathan Kuminga didn’t get the contract extension he wanted from the Golden State Warriors. Frustrated as Kuminga may be now that he’s headed to restricted free agency next summer, though, it shouldn’t be too difficult for him to turn the page as the regular season dawns. Not only is he surely relishing the opportunity to […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic is expecting to play in the Dallas Mavericks’ season opener on Thursday after missing the preseason with a calf injury. Doncic suffered the injury before preseason games began and ended up not playing in any of the Mavs’ four preseason contests. However, Doncic said he is ready to go for the […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton finds himself in a new position entering his sixth NBA season. After years as the team’s promising youngster in the shadows of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the 25-year-old is suddenly Brooklyn’s longest-tenured player. The Nets’ last two years have been filled with blockbuster trades and intense roster turnover. They’re […]

Jalen Wilson has seized every opportunity he’s earned throughout his basketball journey. After a decorated high school career, the 6-foot-8 wing won a National Championship while earning First-Team All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year honors at Kansas. Despite his impressive resume, he fell to the Brooklyn Nets at 51st in the 2023 draft […]

In trading for a 2031 second round pick from the Sacramento Kings while also taking in a player they immediately released, the San Antonio Spurs showed they’re still very much on course to continue a track that’s been in place with Victor Wembanyama in the mix. After acquiring Jalen McDaniels and cash considerations in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into this season like a ship sailing into a dark, thick fog with upbeat music blaring to keep the vibes up. Everyone is saying all the right things, but there are some incredibly crucial questions facing the organization, and the answers to them will directly impact the outcome of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that they will not have Joel Embiid or Paul George for their season opener on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ahead of their first game of the season at the Wells Fargo Center, the Sixers announced updates on the two veteran stars and rookie Jared McCain. The 76ers said that Embiid […]

Joel Embiid is excited about the new roster the Philadelphia 76ers have in place and wants to win the championship above all else. He may likely have one of the most uneventful regular seasons of his career with the hopes of piecing together a momentous postseason run. It’s tough to predict what kind of regular […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Among the most important players to have strong on-court chemistry for the Philadelphia 76ers this season are Tyrese Maxey and Andre Drummond. Maxey, the lead guard, obviously has to establish a good rapport with everyone. Drummond will often serve as the stand-in for Joel Embiid. In an offense where pick-and-rolls often serve […]

The New Orleans Pelicans left issues unaddressed during the preseason. They even used a few lineups that had not seen live game action in the finale against the Houston Rockets. Willie Green will be doing the same in the regular season opener at home against Lonzo Ball’s Chicago Bulls. While Brandon Ingram made his highly-anticipated […]

The New Orleans Pelicans keep winning big with Trey Murphy III. The 17th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft just inked a team-friendly four-year, $112 million rookie scale contract extension with the franchise. Not only is Murphy III’s average annual value on the lower end of what could have expected, but the structure allows for […]

Holding onto a star player in the modern NBA is hard. Warmer weather, brighter lights, or a better roster can all whisk away a franchise cornerstone, and the new CBA and its team-building restrictions make retaining talent even more difficult nowadays. Despite these various factors, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum sounded eager to settle in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got some good Ja Morant news in the days leading up to the NBA’s 2024-25 regular season. There were also some sour notes to end the preseason, especially on the injury report. The Grizzlies will be missing Jaren Jackson Jr. to start the 82-game slog, but that did not stop the big […]

There are questions about the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2024-25 season. The most recent for the Cavs is what to do after news broke that Max Strus would be sidelined with an ankle injury. Strus was expected to start on Opening Night as part of Cleveland’s standard starting five. But now that Strus is […]

On the eve of the 2024-25 NBA season, players around the league are gearing up for what should be a super competitive year. While the focus of the NBA as a whole is on Tuesday’s opening night, young talents like Jonathan Kuminga, Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and others have had their eyes set on rookie-scale […]

The Dallas Mavericks and guard Jaden Hardy are reportedly in agreement on a three-year, $18 million rookie contract extension, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Charania reported the news right before the rookie contact extension deadline at 6 PM EST on Monday. The final season of the contract will be a team option, per Tim MacMahon […]

BOSTON — Coaching in the NBA isn’t the hardest job in the world, but it comes with plenty of pressure—especially in a sports-crazed city like Boston. However, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla stressed that outside noise and media pressure aren’t all that daunting. On Monday, Mazzulla was asked about the high expectations the Celtics face […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving has been a tremendous leader for the Dallas Mavericks. He has embraced the role with the Mavs, and Dallas is in a great position because of it. Is Irving interested in becoming an NBA head coach after his playing career comes to an end, though? “Yeah, I don’t know if I’m […]

It’s rivalry week in the mitten state as the Michigan football team and Michigan State will go to battle on Saturday night in Ann Arbor. This rivalry is always a big game no matter what, but there is some added pressure for Sherrone Moore and his Wolverines this season. Michigan won the national championship last […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have made it a point to do everything possible to keep Embiid free of injuries. With the season right around the corner, the big man is slowly ramping his way back up, though he’s waiting until the season actually begins to see live action. The 76ers […]

As the start of the new 2024-25 NBA season draws near, much of the same remains for the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are entering their second season together after a very up-and-down first year together, and Doc Rivers is looking to silence all of this team’s doubters. On paper, the Bucks certainly […]

ANN ARBOR, MI – It’s rivalry week in the state of Michigan as the Michigan football team will host Michigan State this weekend. The two teams will battle it out in Ann Arbor for the Paul Bunyan trophy, which currently resides inside Schembechler Hall. The Wolverines have won the last two matchups easily, but this […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was reflective after practice on Sunday and mentioned the late Kobe Bryant when he talked about the opportunity Thunder vice president and GM Sam Presti has bestowed upon him. The two-time All-Star is a bonafide star and the face of the franchise. Gilgeous-Alexander ranked in the top five in […]

The only stat that matters is the final score, and when the buzzer sounded at Barclays Center on Sunday night, the scoreboard showed that the New York Liberty are WNBA champions. With their 67-62 overtime win over the Minnesota Lynx, the Liberty captured their first championship in franchise history. And as one of the WNBA’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has officially made a habit of exceeding everyone’s expectations. Nick Nurse best explained how hard it is to project someone so young, dedicated and talented at media day. “I just don’t want to put any thoughts of any ceilings on this guy,” the head coach said. “I think he’s so […]

The Michigan football team fell to 4-3 on the season (2-2 Big Ten) after a loss against Illinois on Saturday. The Wolverines came into the game favored by 5.5, but they lost by 14 as the final score was 21-7. The season up to that point hadn’t been great, but Michigan looked significantly worse out […]

LOS ANGELES – If the Los Angeles Lakers hope to be a contender in the NBA this season, they’re going to need a big year from All-Star big man Anthony Davis. While LeBron James might be the team’s best player, Davis is arguably their most important player in that they need him playing at a […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers begin the 2024-25 season this week, one player whom they’re going to need to have a big year is Rui Hachimura. Although he has not played in the last two preseason games, he is expected to be ready for the season opener. And one key area of […]

Drake Maye seemed to agree with Jerod Mayo’s blunt assessment of the New England Patriots following their 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Patriots quarterback told reporters that the Patriots aren’t a “tough” team after he was asked for his thoughts on Mayo calling the group “soft.” “Coach Mayo’s not going to […]

The Golden State Warriors still don’t have a set starting lineup less than four days from tipoff of the regular season. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s spots have been cemented since before Media Day in late September, and Steve Kerr has indirectly suggested that Andrew Wiggins’ name is penciled along Golden State’s future Hall-of-Famers after […]

WILMINGTON, DE — The Philadelphia 76ers’ annual Blue x White scrimmage did not feature the two guards that fans are most excited for, Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain. Both of them are working their way through injuries in the days leading up to the 2024-25 season. While their statuses for the season opener are not […]

Jerod Mayo didn’t mince words when he assessed the New England Patriots’ performance in their 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. The Patriots coach questioned the toughness of his team, calling them “soft” after the decisive defeat. “Disappointing game,” Mayo told reporters in his opening statement. “Disappointing game. We came out […]

Since the 2024 WNBA regular season ended, several head coaches have been let go from their respective teams. The Los Angeles Sparks opted to part ways with Curt Miller after two seasons of lottery finishes. The Sparks search for a new head coach has brought them to possibility of Las Vegas Aces assistant coach Tyler […]

The Michigan football team is now 4-3 on the season as they lost against Illinois on Saturday. The 24th ranked Wolverines hit the road to take on the 22nd ranked Fighting Illini, and it was the worst that Michigan has looked in a long time. The Wolverines scored just seven points, and their new quarterback, […]

Seven games into the season, and the defending national champion Michigan football team essentially just had their season ended. The Wolverines now have three losses, and three out of their last five games are against ranked teams. Any hopes of making the College Football Playoff are now dead after Michigan lost against Illinois on the […]

Despite going 0-4 in preseason action, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their most significant offseason loss on the practice floor. The Cavs announced that sharpshooter Max Strus sustained a right ankle sprain during individual workouts. An X-ray and MRI confirmed the severity of the injury and that Strus will be sidelined for at least the next […]

According to sources with knowledge of the situation, the Los Angeles Lakers are shuffling the deck with their two-way contracts and will be signing Quincy Olivari to a deal. Colin Castleton will be waived in order to make room for Olivari, according to sources. As it stood, the Lakers had Castleton, Christian Koloko and Armel […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks added impactful depth during the offseason. Klay Thompson joining the Mavs stole headlines, but players such as Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall and Spencer Dinwiddie are also set to help the team. Grimes’ potential is especially intriguing, and according to NBA insider Marc Stein he is a candidate for a contract […]