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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…
LeBron James may not have said anything directly, but his recent activity on social media is causing ripples inside the Los Angeles Lakers organization. Known for embracing the spotlight, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer appears to be sending messages —…
Anthony Davis is on track for training camp with the Dallas Mavericks after undergoing surgery to repair a detached retina, according to a report by Shams Charania. The All-Star center sustained the injury during the 2024–25 season and is expected…
After they have fallen short in their bid to repeat as NBA champions and parted ways with some key players, the Boston Celtics are entering a phase of transition. With a reshaped roster and limited salary cap flexibility, the future…
The NBA’s basketball-related income (BRI) for the 2024/25 season landed at $10.247 billion, according to a report from Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report and expanded coverage by Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico. That figure came in lower than league projections, leading…