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Rookie forward Noa Essengue may force a quicker adjustment in Chicago than head coach Billy Donovan has been used to. Known for his cautious approach with young players, Donovan may have no choice but to make room for the highly-touted…
The Phoenix Suns have claimed guard Jordan Goodwin off waivers, bringing the 25-year-old back for a second stint with the franchise. Goodwin, who most recently suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers, became available after the team waived him alongside…
After a historic 2024–25 NBA season that saw the Oklahoma City Thunder capture their first championship since the franchise’s Seattle SuperSonics days in 1979, the focus has shifted from promise to sustained excellence. The Thunder silenced any remaining doubts by…
For campers attending Aaron Nesmith’s annual basketball camp at Porter-Gaud School, meeting an NBA player isn’t anything new. But this year, something feels different. That’s because Nesmith isn’t just an NBA player anymore—he’s an Eastern Conference champion who came within…
Jonas Valanciunas confirms he will stay with the Denver Nuggets, turning down a lucrative offer from Panathinaikos. Here's why Denver never planned a buyout.
LeBron James has nothing left to prove when it comes to personal accolades. Throughout a legendary 22-year NBA career, the Los Angeles Lakers star has amassed just about every individual honor imaginable. But as he prepares for what could be…
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…