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The Los Angeles Lakers may be heading toward the end of their era with LeBron James, as a potential blockbuster trade involving the 39-year-old superstar gains traction this summer. With one NBA title and two Western Conference Finals appearances in…
Fresh off being named the cover athlete for NBA 2K26, Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sparked debate with his personal picks for an all-time NBA 2K starting lineup. During a promotional appearance tied to the…
The Los Angeles Lakers may be quietly preparing for a future without LeBron James, and recent moves suggest the front office is already thinking beyond the upcoming season. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the franchise is showing signs of preserving…
The NBA offseason has wasted no time to stir up drama, with bigger trades and roster shakeups which had dominated the headlines. One of the most talked-about moves this summer was the seven-team deal that sent Kevin Durant from Phoenix…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially been named the cover athlete for NBA 2K26, which has made him the first Oklahoma City Thunder player since Kevin Durant to receive the honor. After a season packed with accolades and unforgettable moments, Gilgeous-Alexander’s presence…
Chet Holmgren has committed his long-term future to the Oklahoma City Thunder after agreeing to a five-year rookie maximum extension reportedly worth up to $250 million. The agreement, confirmed by agent Billy Duffy of WME Basketball, locks the 7-foot-1 center…
The Golden State Warriors’ reported interest in veteran big man Al Horford has stirred excitement among fans, but the potential deal appears to be in a holding pattern. And the reason might have more to do with Jonathan Kuminga than…
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White opened up about his name that appeared in offseason trade rumors, which he has expressed calm confidence amid speculation and roster turnover in Boston. Speaking on the Celtics Talk Podcast with Chris Forsberg, White said…
Mike Brown has officially taken over the reins as head coach of the New York Knicks, replacing Tom Thibodeau in a move that closes out this season’s NBA head coaching carousel. But the announcement didn’t pass without sparking attention elsewhere…
The Boston Celtics are wasting no time reshuffling their roster after a challenging start to the NBA offseason. With financial pressure mounting, they’ve already parted ways with Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and veteran big man Al Horford may not…