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After leading Germany to a gold medal at last year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, Dennis Schroder has continued his international dominance at the Olympics. The Brooklyn Nets point guard has been one of the most productive players in Paris, averaging 18.0 points per game on 52/41/100 shooting splits while leading Germany to a semifinal appearance. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans knew they had to make some upgrades this summer. Executive Vice President David Griffin stressed the point during the team’s exit interviews. Being swept out of the NBA Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder exposed some significant weaknesses. Plugging those holes immediately became the priority in a highly competitive Western Conference. […]

Dallas Wings president and CEO Greg Bibb spoke with reporters via Zoom on Thursday. He addressed a number of topics, including the team’s current injury situation. Bibb provided important updates on Satou Sabally, Maddy Siegrist and Jaelyn Brown. 🚨 IMPORTANT WINGS INJURY UPDATES 🚨 Greg Bibb says the Wings expect Jaelyn Brown to return for […]

In the ever-evolving world of sports collectibles, Leaf Trading Cards has carved out a unique niche by focusing on affordability and authenticity that resonates with every kind of collector. Under the leadership of President Josh Pankow, Leaf made strategic decisions to invest in the future stars of sports through NIL deals, particularly in football, while […]

Every NBA offseason is always filled with twists and turns. One week, it appears as if a certain player is going to be on the move. Then things change the very next week until an outcome is eventually reached. That is what has happened with Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen, as a lot changed over […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The LA Clippers were forced to move quickly this summer with the news that Paul George would be departing in free agency for the Philadelphia 76ers. With their first official move of the 2024 offseason, the Clippers picked up Derrick Jones Jr., formerly with the Dallas Mavericks. Jones Jr. is coming […]

The New Orleans-based Manning dynasty of Archie, Peyton, and Eli are usually the first names to mind when talking about great Louisiana High School football quarterbacks. Well, much like Outkast at an award show, the northern part of the state has always had something to say in that G.O.A.T conversation. So many products from the […]

The Michigan football team has a chance to pick up another big commitment as one of their top targets is committing in less than two weeks. Four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh is heavily considering the Wolverines, and he will announce his college decision on August 20th. Marsh will choose between Michigan, Texas, USC, Washington and […]

Dereck Lively II is already displaying signs of becoming a successful coach someday. The Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old center recently attended the Nike Academy and was seen playing against and training young players at the event. Additionally, Lively offered some brutally honest advice to the hoopers, via Lethal Shooter on X, formerly Twitter. Nike Academy 2024!✔️ […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — NBA and Olympic star Jrue Holiday is a legitimate silent assassin on the basketball court. The Boston Celtics and Team USA star won’t do much trash talking on the court, but he will come out and destroy your team on both ends of the court. But he wasn’t always that silent […]

Germany’s Olympic women’s basketball team was defeated by France on Wednesday 84-71. It was a difficult defeat for Germany, as Satou Sabally and her teammates fell short in a challenging game. Germany guard Alexis Peterson addressed the team’s performance after the loss, via fiba.basketball. “We shot ourselves and this one was on us,” Peterson said. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are at a pivotal juncture with Zion Williamson entering his prime. With a roster brimming with talent, head coach Willie Green faces the challenge of optimizing rotations to maximize team performance. One strategic move that could pay dividends is convincing veteran guard CJ McCollum to embrace a bench role to help […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are preparing for the remainder of the 2024 WNBA season. Dallas is looking to finish the campaign on a high note. Satou Sabally’s expected return, as she has played well at the Olympics, well help matters. Will Maddy Siegrist also return immediately after the Olympic break? Siegrist is hoping […]

Team USA put together one of its most complete performances of the summer on Tuesday, blowing out Brazil 122-87 in the Olympic quarterfinals. The only team left standing between the Americans and the gold-medal game? Nikola Jokic and old friend Serbia, which the United States has beaten by 26 points twice—first in an Abu Dhabi […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky continue their second week of practice following their WNBA All-Star and Olympic hiatus. The Sky ran a five-on-five scrimmage on Wednesday like they normally do, but the squad saw starting guard Chennedy Carter get hit with an untimely injury. Carter appeared to tweak her ankle while playing defense during […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez entered the Olympics facing lofty expectations. After leading Canada to a Bronze medal at last summer’s FIBA World Cup, he had an opportunity to win the country its first Olympic medal since 1936. With a roster featuring a record 10 NBA players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray, Canada […]

Victor Wembanyama is no stranger to expectations. That said, he hadn’t yet been judged on his ability to carry a team. That changed for the San Antonio Spurs phenom during the 2024 Olympics with Team France. A huge 82-73 victory on Tuesday against previously unbeaten Canada in the quarterfinals gives the 7-foot-4 generational talent a […]

Willie Green’s first big decision after being hired by the New Orleans Pelicans was a call to EVP David Griffin about Herb Jones. The first-time head coach was going to start the team’s second-round pick, a rarity in the NBA. It was a gamble that has paid off tremendously. Jones oozes a defensive prowess that […]

All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a five-year, $238 million contract renegotiation and extension that includes $220 million in new money, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Markkanen, who was entering the final year of his four-year, $67.5 million contract with the Jazz, was set to make $18 million during the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are making significant moves this offseason. Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves are the front office’s most recent NBA Draft additions. Trading Dyson Daniels and Larry Nance Jr. ensures a new-look squad will grace the Smoothie King Center court next season. Fans not the arena will notice a big difference in how […]

DEERFIELD, IL — Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon is no stranger to professional basketball leadership. She served as the New York Liberty’s Director of Player and Franchise Development from 2015 to 2019 and was also an assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans from 2019 to 2023. Now at the helm of the Sky’s […]

The New York Knicks seemed ready to run their back 2023-24 roster. They were one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals, and that was without an All-Star (Julius Randle) for the entire playoff run and their opening night starting center (Mitchell Robinson) for much of the second round — as well as a few […]

The Michigan football team is hoping to pick up another big commitment as four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh is heavily considering the Wolverines. Michigan is hoping to finish with a top-10 2025 recruiting class, and landing a commitment from Marsh would certainly give them a boost. Right now, the Wolverines are in a good spot […]

The New England Patriots seem to be one of the finalists in the sweepstakes for San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco has negotiated the framework of a possible deal involving Aiyuk with New England, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported. Additionally, the 49ers have given Aiyuk to discuss a deal […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach and former Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh reportedly committed NCAA violations during the Wolverines’ sign-stealing scandal. While there is no evidence that Harbaugh had any knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme, he reportedly failed to cooperate with the NCAA during the investigation. ESPN published a story on Sunday summarizing a draft […]

Add Lauri Markkanen to the increasingly long list of stars the Golden State Warriors failed to acquire via trade. The Finnisher will reportedly agree to re-negotiate and extend his contract with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, making him ineligible to be traded for the entirety of 2024-25. Markkanen, like Paul George before him, won’t be […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ quest to find a suitable trade partner for Brandon Ingram has hit another roadblock. The Utah Jazz were once considered one of the most sensible potential destinations for the talented forward. Utah President Danny Ainge put a damp town on those small fires by inking Lauri Markkanen to a long-term contract […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky shook up their roster before the WNBA All-Star break, trading former starting guard Marina Mabrey to the Connecticut Sun. Mabrey started the 2024 season as Chicago’s leading scorer before being eclipsed by former lottery pick Chennedy Carter. Carter has embraced her role as the Sky’s go-to on offense, and Teresa […]

The Utah Jazz and All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen are on the verge of agreeing to a massive, long-term contract extension, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. However, with August 6 marking the first day he is eligible to sign a new extension, Markkanen is expected to wait until Wednesday, August 7, at the earliest to […]

Although they revamped the roster around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers must start planning for other improvements to their style of play. Adding Paul George is great. But it’s going to take more to compete for the title. The 76ers hit free agency hard, adding George, Caleb Martin, Eric Gordon, Andre Drummond […]

There has been a lot of talk about the Michigan football sign-stealing situation this week as ESPN released an article summarizing a draft of the NCAA’s Notice Of Allegations (NOA) for the Wolverines. Nothing in the article is official as it is just a draft, and nothing has been officially issued at this point. However, […]

So much for the Golden State Warriors’ good problem of sussing out a rotational numbers crunch on the wing and interior after trading for Lauri Markkanen. The Finnish star is reportedly unlikely to sign an extension with the Utah Jazz when he becomes eligible for a new deal on August 6th.  As a result, Markkanen […]

There may not be a better environment in the NBA than a close game in Golden 1 Center. The Sacramento Kings faithful have remained loyal through thick and thin, which is why the last two seasons have been very rewarding for them. After winning 48 games and putting an end to a playoff drought that […]

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu understands her platform. It’s been that way since her Oregon days, when she became one of the biggest stars college basketball has seen this century. Her surroundings are a little different now as a former No. 1 WNBA Draft pick, starter on the best team in the WNBA, member […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently agreed to a contract with center Jamarion Sharp. Sharp, who is 7’5″, went undrafted during the 2024 NBA Draft but landed an invite to the NBA Summer League with the Mavs. He was the tallest college basketball player during the 2023-24 season. So will Sharp play an impactful role for Dallas […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky are wasting no time building momentum during the WNBA’s Olympic Break. The Sky got back to work on August 1, the first practice that former Connecticut Sun guards Rachel Banham and Moriah Jefferson were available for. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon spoke about how the first three days back after […]

Compared to previous offseasons, this NBA offseason has been pretty calm for the most part. Paul George, Klay Thompson, and DeMar DeRozan switched teams in free agency, yet there haven’t really been any blockbuster moves made as a result of teams tightly navigating the first and second tax aprons. However, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen […]

When the 2024 WNBA season resumes on Aug. 15, there are a few teams that are going to have major WNBA draft implications including the Los Angeles Sparks. In professional sports, the act of ‘tanking’ has become a means for teams to acquire top talent to help accelerate a rebuild. Looking out on the horizon, […]

With the Olympics in progress, the 2024 WNBA season and the Los Angeles Sparks are on brief hiatus. The Sparks currently sit at 6-18 and are on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff picture. But one of the bright spots for the Sparks this WNBA season is rookie wing Rickea Jackson. […]