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There is no denying that Kevin Durant is one of the most talented players to ever grace the NBA. For the Houston Rockets, Durant is set to play alongside a familiar face in Steven Adams, as the two spent three seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder as well. Their camaraderie was not only on […]

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has officially broken ties with his manager, Omar Cooper. As a result, the move sparked renewed interest in how he’ll navigate his entry into the NBA. The Jazz rookie decided to sever that relationship after a period of NBA predraft chaos and conflicting advice. Ultimately, he said the decision was […]

After a grueling stalemate in the offseason, Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey agreed to a four-year $100 million contract. That will inevitably bring on heightened expectations about whether he is worthy of that kind of money. It was the elephant in the room during Bulls Media Day on Monday. However, Giddey made it clear that […]

Anthony Edwards opened Minnesota Timberwolves Media Day with a story about the influence of Hall of Famer Michael Jordan as he prepares for his sixth NBA season. The 23-year-old guard said Monday that the Chicago Bulls legend offered him a lesson about post play. “I think the best tip that he gave me is, most […]

DeMar DeRozan did not mince words when he looked back on his first year with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran star admitted the Kings’ season was filled with turmoil from start to finish. DeRozan said it was impossible to ignore, calling it “eternally a s**tshow.” His honesty sets the tone for what he expects will […]

The 2025-26 NBA season has yet to begin, but Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis is already having fun. The Mavs have Media Day duties on Tuesday, with Anthony starting things off with some good banger with the reporters. Davis jokingly flipped the roles between him and the media, as he took the opportunity […]

During the offseason, LA Lakers guard Austin Reaves signed an $89.2 million contract extension. A deal that probably wouldn’t have happened had it not been for his grandmother. It was a revelation that Reaves confessed to during Media Day on Monday, per NBA on ESPN/Hoops Hype. Essentially, Reaves said that his grandmother had called his […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves rejected a four-year, $89.2 million contract extension earlier this summer. His decision continues to shape his story ahead of the season. By turning down the offer, the guard set himself on a path filled with questions about his long-term future. For the Lakers, Austin Reaves remains a vital contributor, […]

No storyline this offseason was greater than the one that surrounded Giannis Antetokounmpo and his immediate future with the Milwaukee Bucks. After losing in the first round of the playoffs for the third consecutive season, rumors about what the two-time NBA MVP would do began to spread like wildfire. For the first time ever, there […]

For all the retirement talk, LeBron James is very much fired up and ready to go. On Monday, the LA Lakers had their Media Day, and James was in full swing. However, he did provide insight into his usage for the year, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. During the playoffs, James sustained an MCL […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has preached “defense wins championships” ever since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in early February. The trade was unpopular among fans, but the Mavs are ready for this next chapter. In fact, PJ Washington told reporters on Monday during Media Day that Dallas’ defense […]

During the offseason, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been putting in the work. Now, with the season approaching, Edwards led in on how he views greatness during Media Day on Monday. As only he could, Edwards gave off on what can easily be characterized as an oxymoron when he used the phrase “boring greatness”. […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg, 18, is likely going to be the front-runner to win the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year Award as well. While speaking to reporters at Media Day on Monday, the Duke basketball product made it clear that […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the middle of a transitional phase, with their roster built around young talents like Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Ochai Agbaji. But among the names expected to step into a bigger role this season, Gradey Dick stands out as the player most poised to shock the league with […]

The Phoenix Suns are entering the 2025-26 season with more questions than answers after a turbulent year that ended in disappointment. Coming off a 36-46 record and a massive roster overhaul, the franchise has embraced a new era under first-time head coach Jordan Ott. Gone are the championship-or-bust expectations that hovered over the team in […]

The Golden State Warriors arrived at media day with plenty of speculation about their offseason. The biggest point of contention may have been Jonathan Kuminga’s contract negotiations and the fact that he did not attend media day alongside the rest of his team. Draymond Green, however, in typical fashion, found a way to firmly be […]

The Denver Nuggets arguably have the most improved team of the offseason; they addressed their urgent need for more depth by adding the likes of Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr., and these additions were made possible by the room they created when they traded Michael Porter Jr. and his big contract to […]

Draymond Green and LeBron James have built a friendship born out of the years they spent fighting against one another in the NBA Finals during the heyday of the Golden State Warriors-Cleveland Cavaliers rivalry. Now that James is residing nearer to Green with the Los Angeles Lakers, their friendship has only blossomed — with the […]

Dalton Knecht has survived some serious roster turnover from the Los Angeles Lakers, as all indicators point to him starting the second year of his NBA career with the team that drafted him. Knecht is only 24 years of age and the Lakers continue to have high hopes for him. Perhaps he’ll be a more […]

The Los Angeles Lakers addressed their most urgent need heading into the offseason when they pounced on the surprise availability of Deandre Ayton on the free-agent market after the Portland Trail Blazers decided to buy him out of his contract. Considering how limited the Lakers’ resources were, upgrading their frontcourt with the addition of Ayton, […]

The 2025-26 season is yet to begin but disaster has already struck for the Houston Rockets. They were heading into the new campaign with high hopes after they brought in Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns, but their point guard situation is going to be a mess after Fred VanVleet suffered […]

As usual, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was in high spirits when he participated in the team’s media day on Monday. He looked pretty comfortable. After all, he’s been here before—16 times, to be exact. Now in his 17th season, it seems nothing has changed for the fun-loving Curry. He kidded around with teammates […]

LOS ANGELES – One of the bigger storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as they enter training camp is that this is Luka Doncic’s first preseason with the team. Right before last season’s trade deadline, the Lakers acquired Doncic in arguably the most shocking trade of all-time. He fit in well with the team, helping […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson has won four championships and has made multiple All-Star teams in his NBA career. He is on track to earn a spot in the Hall of Fame someday. Thompson addressed a number of topics at Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day on Monday. When asked about goals for the upcoming season, Thompson revealed […]

The Detroit Pistons addressed the upcoming 2025-26 season and their expectations during NBA Media Day. All-Star point guard Cade Cunningham had a very focused mindset on what it would take for the Pistons to build off their recent success. “At the end of the day, we all want a championship out of this, and last […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Chemistry goes a long way towards winning in the NBA, and Jimmy Butler knows that. Ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ training camp this week, Butler hosted a player-led mini camp at his own home in San Diego. For Butler, it’s something he hadn’t done in the past, which speaks to the joy […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, teams with young rosters were often viewed as teams that were building for the future. Young NBA players are on cheaper contracts than veterans, and they have the potential to develop into something special eventually. They often don’t have the experience to compete right away, though, which is why […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Max Strus and Darius Garland to start the 2025-26 season, as both are recovering from surgery. At Cavs Media Day, the players themselves provided updates on their situations. Having had a procedure done on his left great toe in early June, Garland has a date in mind for his […]

For the last few years, the Chicago Bulls have been caught in the hamster wheel. In other words, feeling trapped. However, with the new season approaching, the Bulls are looking to get back to form.  A place where, at the very least, they could contend for the playoffs while developing a group of young talent […]

SAN FRANCISCO– As Jonathan Kuminga’s contract negotiations drag into the preseason, a slew of questions regarding the 22-year-old forward’s future in Golden State hang over him and the team with the two sides seeking a resolution to a long back-and-forth. And while Kuminga was absent from the Warriors’ media day to answer those questions himself, […]

Apparently, Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram values loyalty a tremendous amount. The 2020 All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year expressed as much when he took a needless shot at his former team’s fan base at Monday’s NBA media day. “The most impressive thing for me is seeing every seat in the arena filled […]

The Atlanta Hawks are heading into the season with high expectations after having a strong offseason, acquiring players such as Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard. At Media Day, it was obvious that the team knows that they have the talent to be successful, but it’s a day-to-day process. During Trae Young’s availability, he […]

San Antonio Spurs All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA regular season as he recovers from an offseason hamstring injury. Fox, who is entering his first full season with the Spurs, suffered this injury while working out with teammates in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League in July. At […]

Just to be clear, Coby White will suit up for the Chicago Bulls. Contrary to reports that White will possibly be traded to the Houston Rockets. Nevertheless, White, 25, will not be hitting the floor for preseason due to a calf strain he sustained in August, per Toran Flores of The Sporting News. As a […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers were thrilled to join forces again after a two-year breakup, but both sides know this celebrated reunion is not without its complications. The franchise great and former First-Team All-NBA selection suffered a torn Achilles while still playing for the Milwaukee Bucks last postseason and is not expected to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2025-26 NBA season under the weight of skepticism. Injuries, inconsistent team chemistry, and a new-look roster built by Joe Dumars have left national outlets dismissing their chances of becoming a true contender in the West. Yet, beneath the criticism and the doubts, one player is poised to shock the […]

There is really no overlooking the Chicago Bulls. That is especially true with their second-year forward Matas Buzelis, who has the potential to do much more than expected this year. During the Bulls’ Media Day on Monday, Buzelis declared his intention to achieve a coveted prize: the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year. When […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have entered the 2025-26 season in a moment of transformation. After years of oscillating between promise and struggle, they’ve begun stepping into a rebuild that both demands patience and rewards boldness. New coaching approaches, roster changes, and shifts in usage are setting the stage for emergence. Among the young pieces, one […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg was in Dallas on Monday for Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day, but he spent the weekend at the Ryder Cup watching Team USA and Team Europe go head-to-head. The Dallas Mavericks rookie is a big fan of golf and basketball — two things that came together over the weekend. An image went […]