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‘I Would Say Probably a 6 and a Half’ – Ja Morant Gives Self Unfavorable Grade for Performance Alongside Damian Lillard
Ja Morant is a capable player and a multiple-time All-Star. He has the talent and ability to be the main guy for a team. That was the case in previous seasons, but it might not be the same this season. The 2019 No. 2 pick is moving into a new era after a bitter ending [...]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Hates Super Teams But His Former Coach Thinks He Formed A Big 3 in Miami
Giannis Antetokounmpo has come out many times to say that he does not like superteams. When he won the 2021 NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks, he gloated about the fact that he won his first championship with the team that drafted him. “I could go to a superteam and just do my part and [...]
‘He Feels Great from That Standpoint’ – Paul George’s Readiness for 25-26 Season Gets Promising Update from Joe Mazzulla
The Boston Celtics may have lost their other star, but predictions for them in the new season remain mostly positive. One reason behind this is Paul George. Jaylen Brown is no longer a Celtic following a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers last July. The Celtics received two future first-round picks and two second-round picks [...]
‘We’ve Traded Moodiness for Giddiness’ – Julius Randle Scapegoated Again? Wolves Coach Makes Suspicious Comment People Thought is Tied to 2-Time All-Star
There is a certain level of excitement surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they do not seem to regret the trade involving Julius Randle. The two-time All-Star joined the team in 2024 in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns, who recently won the 2026 NBA championship with the New York Knicks. There were expectations for Randle to take [...]
‘Everyone Thinks Their Opinion Matters’ – De’Aaron Fox Addresses Criticisms Over His 2026 NBA Finals Blunder
The New York Knicks are the biggest story of the month of June, but De’Aaron Fox might have a case for it, although he will not pursue it. Fox is one of the veterans on the San Antonio Spurs, who lost the title to the Knicks in five games. He was their second-best player behind [...]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares Key Detail About Heat Move That Can Prolong His Career, As Advised to Him By European Great
Pat Riley, the Godfather, is getting credit for being able to bring Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat at last. The Greek Freak has long been rumored to be a target for the Heat. His name had been linked to the Florida-based team even before he signed a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks in [...]
Stephen Curry Drops Truth Bomb on LeBron James’ Failed Warriors Move After Admitting He Made a Pitch
The Golden State Warriors had a chance to pair Stephen Curry with LeBron James during the offseason. James left the Los Angeles Lakers and spent some time before he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. Before he signed with the 76ers, some teams tried to pursue the four-time MVP. The Warriors were among those teams, and [...]
Scottie Barnes Left in Awe of 2x NBA Champion Kawhi Leonard’s ‘Amazing’ Defensive Masterclass
Scottie Barnes could not believe what he saw from his new co-star, Kawhi Leonard, after the Toronto Raptors‘ 148-98 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Leonard led the team in scoring with 21 points, adding five rebounds and two steals. The two-time champion did all that in 17 minutes. Leonard showcased the elite [...]
Boston Celtics’ Mitchell Robinson Gets 100% Real on Joe Mazzulla’s Coaching Style and Why He Appreciates It
Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson has already seen firsthand how hard Joe Mazzulla coaches his players, and Robinson said that he doesn’t mind being on the receiving end of his tough love. The one-time NBA champion, who played under another tough-as-nails coach, Tom Thibodeau, put up another solid performance in the Boston Celtics’ 114-93 rout [...]
Brooklyn Nets Forward Plans to Secure New Long-Term Extension This Year – And It’s Not Michael Porter Jr.
Michael Porter Jr. isn’t the only Brooklyn Nets forward entering his contract year this season, as Noah Clowney is also due for an extension soon. The 22-year-old swingman is in the final year of his rookie deal before he becomes a restricted free agent next offseason. With the Brooklyn Nets acquiring Julius Randle, Clowney is [...]
Former Denver Nuggets Star Carmelo Anthony Reveals His True Feelings About Nikola Jokic Wearing No. 15
The Denver Nuggets will likely retire No. 15 to the rafters someday, with two of their greatest players wearing the number at their peak. Carmelo Anthony wore it from 2003 to 2011, and Nikola Jokic, who led the team to its first NBA championship in 2023, is still wearing it today. In a recent episode [...]
Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James Hit With Brutal Truth Bomb From JJ Redick This Offseason
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James received a brutally frank assessment of his progress from head coach JJ Redick after the team’s 101-89 preseason defeat to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday evening. “I don’t think he’s played well in the four preseason games,” Redick said about James. “I thought he had a really nice [...]
Luka Doncic’s Latest Weight Update Sparks Buzz Among Lakers Fans Before 2026-27 NBA Season Opener
Since his physical conditioning was questioned, fans and the media have monitored Luka Doncic‘s weight. Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic has aimed to stay healthy and fit. Before the start of the 2025-26 season, the Slovenian star even graced the cover of Men’s Health. This summer, Doncic has remained consistent in staying in [...]
Warriors’ Draymond Green Calls Out NBA’s Growing Reliance on Technology With Blunt Message for Adam Silver
It’s safe to say Draymond Green is not a fan of artificial intelligence in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors star offered his opinion on Commissioner Adam Silver’s plan to introduce a “smart ball” in the league. According to Silver, the smart ball will help referees make correct calls. On the latest episode of “The [...]
Steve Kerr Reveals Major Kristaps Porzingis Update as 1x All-Star Warriors Star Finally Arrives at Team Facility
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Tuesday that Kristaps Porzingis has reported to the team on Tuesday. Kerr and the rest of the team have not seen Porzingis since the offseason, and he did not participate in the team’s Media Day. The one-time All-Star is dealing with lingering health issues and [...]
Pacers Receive Massive Tyrese Haliburton Boost as 4x NBA Champion Reveals Key to Indiana’s Success
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is set to return in the 2026-27 NBA season after missing the previous campaign. Haliburton recovered from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He spent the entire 2025-26 season recovering and rehabilitating from the devastating injury. In [...]
Stephen A. Smith Brutally Blasts James Dolan Over Karl-Anthony Towns Contract Standoff as Knicks Face Backlash
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is irked with what is going on with the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns. The NBA star is eligible to sign a four-year, $276 million contract extension, but the Knicks want him to take a massive pay cut. The front office offered Towns a four-year, $200 million deal, which Towns [...]
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball Could Form a Terrifying Duo as Former 4x All-Star Reveals Why
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a new star duo with Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. The backcourt tandem has played three preseason games, showing a glimpse of how great their partnership could be ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The new star duo has developed seamless chemistry despite only playing exhibition games. Former NBA star DeMarcus [...]
Philadelphia 76ers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Lauds Rookie Guard for His Impressive Work Ethic
The Philadelphia 76ers used the No. 22 pick in this summer’s NBA Draft to select Labaron Philon Jr. from Alabama, and the 22-year-old combo guard has already earned his teammates’ respect this preseason. In a recent media availability, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope praised the Philadelphia 76ers rookie’s work ethic, which he believes will bode well for his [...]
Milwaukee Bucks’ Myles Turner Gets 100% Honest on His New Role After Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
Myles Turner finds himself in a weird situation with the Milwaukee Bucks. He signed with them last year to compete for the NBA championship alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, but now the team is rebuilding after trading the Greek Freak to the Miami Heat. However, despite this, Turner is relishing the challenge of being the veteran leader [...]
Detroit Pistons Coach Has High Hopes on the Jalen Duren-John Collins Frontcourt Tandem This Season
The Detroit Pistons signed John Collins to a three-year, $51 million deal to bolster their frontcourt depth after trading Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies, and the 29-year-old forward looks forward to joining forces with Jalen Duren, who finally signed his extension after a protracted standoff. “With our athleticism, our ability to dominate the paint, [...]
Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard Reviews His Preseason Debut in 50-Point Rout of the New York Knicks
The Toronto Raptors secured a 148-98 blowout win over the undermanned New York Knicks on Tuesday night, which was Kawhi Leonard‘s first game back since returning from the Los Angeles Clippers. The two-time NBA champion tallied 21 points, five rebounds, two steals, and four three-pointers on 6-for-12 shooting from the field in 17 minutes. After [...]
Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Calls Being Teammates With Paul George a “Surreal” Experience
Jayson Tatum and Paul George shared the court for the first time in the Boston Celtics‘ 144-106 preseason victory over the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers, something Tatum never imagined would happen in his NBA career. Tatum and George combined for 36 points on 12-for-29 shooting to lead the Boston Celtics to the victory. In his postgame [...]
New Orleans Pelicans Coach’s New Egalitarian Approach Should Motivate Jordan Poole
New Orleans head coach Jamahl Mosley said everyone gets a clean slate this season, as the team continues to claw their way back to playoff contention in the beefed-up Western Conference. During a recent media availability, Mosley implied that Jordan Poole can use this to his advantage. The one-time NBA champion fell out of the [...]
Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Wants Evan Mobley to Emulate Kevin Garnett to Achieve His Full Potential
The Cleveland Cavaliers will need more from Evan Mobley to make a deep playoff run this season. The 25-year-old forward is easily the team’s most gifted and versatile player because of his unique physical profile. Mobley has established himself as one of the league’s most fearsome defenders after winning the Defensive Player of the Year [...]
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