The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the post-LeBron James era with one player carrying more responsibility than ever. That makes Luka Doncic’s health a bigger concern than it was a year ago. Derek Fisher recently highlighted exactly that issue. The Purple and Gold legend believes Los Angeles can survive without LeBron, but the margin for […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers took a calculated risk on Walker Kessler matching his large price tag by the end of 2026-27.
The Cleveland Cavaliers now have an uber-athletic and improved defensive starting lineup. However, they may not have enough firepower.
The Golden State Warriors have taken a gamble bringing back Kristaps Porzingis, but it also comes with All-Star upside no one is discussing.
Just because NBA basketball isn't in session doesn't mean the whole sport is taking a break. The 2027 FIBA EuroBasket World Cup Qualifiers are underway, as are the pre-qualifiers for the 2029 World Cup.
There are a frightening number of health question marks on this Raptors squad.
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Bebe Rexha has dismissed speculation that she is romantically involved with New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson, saying the two are simply friends. TMZ Sports asked the singer about their relationship after Rexha and Clarkson were spotted spending time together in New York City last month. Asked whether there were any “sparks” between them, Rexha […]
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Jonathan Kuminga’s decision to accept a significantly smaller contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves was driven by basketball opportunity and maintaining control over his future, according to his agent Aaron Turner. Kuminga signed a two-year deal worth up to $12.4 million with Minnesota after reportedly having a three-year, $75 million extension available from Golden State. Turner […]
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The Knicks are not getting a quiet title defense. They have 34 nationally televised regular-season games on the 2026-27 schedule, […]
The Denver Nuggets have a lingering Jamal Murray problem that should be addressed by one of their roster moves this summer.
Starting with The Last Dance, the 2020s have seen a boom in sports documentaries. After ESPN’s Michael Jordan project, hits like Drive To Survive, new Hard Knocks series and Welcome To Wrexham got streamers in on the action. With more distributors than ever and audiences consistently responding to sports stories, big new projects emerged regularly. That has begun to…
The Timberwolves need Jonathan Kuminga to be a play-finisher, and LaMelo Ball can help him thrive in this role.
Even if the Pelicans part with Zion Williamson, the Celtics have the pieces to trade for a far more reliable star to pair with Jayson Tatum.
The Phoenix Suns took the NBA by storm last season, catching several teams off guard. They were supposed to be the “easy win” on the schedule for opponents. Instead, they made it a 48-minute battle every time they stepped out on that floor, win or lose. Towards the end of the year, teams caught on […]
Triple-A: Durham Bulls (TBR) 4, Norfolk Tides 0 Starting pitcher Michael Forret started off shaky but finished strong. He walked the bases loaded in the first and escaped with just a sacrifice fly. After a double and another walk in the second, he gave up another sac fly to make the score 2-0. Heston Kjerstad […]
The Miami Heat could still make one more big move if they need to.
Bebe Rexha, the pop sensation, was giving off new romance vibes when she was spotted with New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson fresh off his NBA championship win. Dating rumors spread soon, and that turned into weeks of intense online speculation. But Rexha has now officially cleared the air surrounding her relationship status with the […]
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Tottenham considered signing another forward in the final hours of the window
With the start of the 2026-27 NBA season less than two months away, Dallas Mavericks fans have many reasons to be excited. The continued development and ascension of 19-year-old Cooper Flagg is the biggest, but the return of star point guard Kyrie Irving has to be a close second. It has been quite a while […]
Some NBA relationships are built around basketball. Dejounte Murray’s bond with Gregg Popovich clearly went much deeper, and years after leaving the San Antonio Spurs, Murray is still opening up about the coach who cared about his life before his career. That meant stepping into problems most young players would struggle to handle alone. For [...]
NBA trade analysis requires nuance. Not every deal has a clear winner or loser, and even the biggest blockbusters usually come with some level of uncertainty.
The other day I stumbled upon an article on Blazer’s Edge, the Portland Trail Blazers version of Pounding The Rock. The post, Bidding Farewell to the Underappreciated Jerami Grant, is a heartfelt adieu to a solid player who stood with the Blazers during the time when they are struggling. Jerami Grant, originally drafted 39th overall […]
Hey TOC Nation, with Friday’s article of the TOC writers’ predictions and yesterday’s post with the FanDuel betting odds for MSU’s upcoming season, we have concluded our preview articles. We hope you enjoyed our coverage. Moving into game week, we will be getting you ready for week 1 against Toledo. This last article before that […]
Jonathan Kuminga is off to a third team in less than half a month. He signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves for a deal that is lower than what he reportedly demanded. He is betting on himself. He took a two-year, $13 million deal hoping he can raise his stock the next time he is a [...]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already cemented his place in NBA history. He has already won an NBA title and two Most Valuable Player awards. The Oklahoma City Thunder star also joined an elite group of players who won both the MVP and Finals MVP in the same season after winning both awards in 2025. The last [...]