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We’re a little more than two months away from Phoenix Suns preseason basketball, which tips off on October 5 in Detroit against the Pistons. Damn, that feels like a long time. I guess that’s because it has been. Sometimes I forget how long the offseason really is. During the season, it feels like the schedule […]
With such a storied franchise as the Boston Celtics, there are naturally a lot of stories. It is kind of like walking around Rome. You stop to catch your breath and sit down on a wall, and you realize you are sitting on something that a centurion solider might have rested on as well. Turn […]
As you know, Brew Hoop, like our beloved Milwaukee Bucks, is in a state of flux. Stalwart managing editor Van Fayaz has bid his farewell and Jack and I are grateful—and excited—to have assumed stewardship. Believe me when I say this: we live Bucks basketball. And we love this community. Of course, while we—not just […]
The Detroit Pistons are in a unique position in the Eastern Conference.
Jimmy Haslam found himself at the center of backlash in two different leagues after approving a pair of blockbuster trades involving franchise cornerstones. The Cleveland Browns first moved All Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett, and weeks later the Milwaukee Bucks parted ways with Giannis Antetokounmpo in a deal that reshaped the franchise. As co owner [...]
Beveik 300 rungtynių NBA lygoje sužaidęs 25-erių puolėjas Trendonas Watfordas artėja prie persikėlimo į Europą, praneša BasketNews žurnalistas Donatas Urbonas. Šaltinių teigimu, abiejose puolėjo pozicijose žaisti galintis 203 cm ūgio amerikietis yra pažengusiose derybose su Ispanijos čempione – „ Valencia “ komanda. Watfordas laisvuoju agentu tapo šį tarpsezonį, kai Filadelfijos „76ers“ klubas nepasinaudojo galimybe pratęsti jo sutartį antrajam sezonui. Watfordas ...
Free-agent wing DeMar DeRozan published this mysterious post on X early Monday morning as the six-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA team member ponders his next move.
Potential has never been Jonathan Kuminga’s problem. Turning that potential into winning basketball has been the bigger question. As the Lakers continue exploring a move for the versatile forward, the discussion has shifted beyond talent and toward fit, with Lakers insider Juvan Buha questioning whether Kuminga is truly ready to embrace the role that the […] The post “That’s a Ton of Risk”: Lakers Warned About Jonathan Kuminga’s Readiness for Aaron Gordon-Like Role Next to Luka Doncic appear...
John Collins has big shoes to fill in one crucial area.
Daniel Jones running for Colts BAD NEWS! Sam Alexis BACK for IU! Cubs trade for Gausman! Fever lose!
Bam Adebayo reiterates that all is well between him and LeBron James and is looking forward to playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly entered the race for restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin, joining the Dallas Mavericks as teams exploring a possible sign and trade with the Los Angeles Clippers According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Milwaukee’s interest has surfaced even as the Clippers remain focused on the NBA’s ongoing Aspiration investigation involving Kawhi Leonard. [...]
Tyrese Maxey can be one of the Philadelphia 76ers' most devastating weapons, but not in the role he is used to.
Naji Marshall has underrated ball-handling skills that will help the Dallas Mavericks' playmaking problem after he signed a new contract with the Mavericks.
The Hawks could have gone ‘big whale fishing’ for a bona fide star over the past 12 months — but every step of the way, they’ve indicated they prefer their youth and continuity. They were heavily rumored to be a suitor for the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, and surely they could have gotten […]
One of the surest signs that we’ve entered the NBA’s annual dog days: The Ringer’s Zach Lowe has gone on vacation. The only major piece of unfinished business on the league’s to-do list is a ruling on the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard allegedly conspiring to circumvent the salary cap. I guess Jalen Duren […]
Over a month into NBA free agency, several big names are still looking for homes.
The Los Angeles Lakers have moved on from LeBron James to enter the Luka Dončić era. The front office has fielded an intriguing roster around Dončić, but the forward positions remain somewhat nebulous.
Chet Holmgren believes there's still a positive spin to be had on the recent ill-fated playoff run for the OKC Thunder.
The Las Vegas Aces have reached what could be their toughest stretch of the season. With five games in nine days, the Aces are coming off an 84-83 last-second loss to the Chicago Sky on Saturday before traveling to face the Atlanta Dream on Monday night. The Dream enter the matchup on a five-game winning […]
Over a month into NBA free agency, several big names are still looking for homes.
Eighteen months ago, it was hard to imagine Dallas Mavericks fans feeling genuinely optimistic about the future. If you’ve followed my work for the better part of a decade, you know how serious a statement that is, because one thing I’ve never had anyone tell me is that I’m not optimistic enough. The baffling decision […]
This story was originally posted on Reddit. It is a first-hand account of a worker in a local Parisian chess shop who was given the opportunity to participate in a chess tournament against Victor Wembanyama at NBA Summer House, a free multi-day interactive event involving basketball, fashion, and music. ‘I work at a chess store. […]
Hakeem Olajuwon. The patron saint of Houston Rockets basketball. A man whose legacy is being drafted number one ahead of Michael Jordan, and actually, it wasn’t even that bad of a decision. Olajuwon in a Toronto Raptors jersey. Ew. It happened, though. Olajuwon played 17 seasons for the good guys and took his talents north […]
Quinn Cook became a fan favorite at Duke because he played hard, was a charismatic leader, and loved being a Blue Devil. At just 6-2, and relatively slight of build, a long NBA career was always going to be difficult. There just aren’t many small players in the NBA anymore (it’s funny to call a […]