Lakers’ LeBron James narrowly keeps double-digit streak alive in defeat vs Suns

LeBron James’ streak of scoring no fewer than ten points in a regular season game dates all the way back to January 5, 2007. James, 39, has scored at least ten points in every regular season game he’s played in over the last 17 years and nine months – a streak which almost came to […]

Joe Lyons  •  29 Oct 2024
Kevin Durant Not Worried About Extension as of Now

Kevin Durant is always a highly touted free agent when the time comes. The same will be said after his current deal expires. The Phoenix Suns know this and will look to extend their star wing as soon as possible. However, Durant’s focus is simply on preparing for the upcoming season.  “I got two years […]

Mathew Huff  •  01 Oct 2024
NBA Study: What do you need to trade to get a star player in 2024?

Key Highlights: To understand how much stars are worth on the open market, you need to look at trades for stars from the recent past You need to factor in things like length of contract, annual amount, player age, injury history, and caliber of star (All-Star, All-NBA, MVP, etc.) Since 2021-22, 12 “star” caliber players […]

Mat Issa  •  18 Jan 2024
Who is the best shooter in the NBA right now?

As we’ve discussed before, shooting is an integral part of the game of basketball. It gives you access to 3-point possessions. It gives you spacing. So, it also clears the lane to give you access to shots in the paint. Shooting makes you dangerous. Because of the skill’s value, it is important to figure out which […]

Mat Issa  •  10 Jan 2024
Nike is bringing back these classic holiday Kevin Durant sneakers

It looks like Christmas…well, on time. This holiday season, fans of Kevin Durant (and his sneakers) can enjoy his greatness with the revitalization of his KD3 “Christmas” edition sneakers. The fan favorite is available (starting on December 19th) at select Nike Basketball accounts and on the SNKRS app. .@ianstonebrook’s got all the details on the […]

Mat Issa  •  20 Dec 2023
A complete guide to all of Draymond Green’s suspensions

With Draymond Green’s latest suspension now official (a five-game sentence for putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock), we think it’s time to revisit all the other non-injury-related incidents that have caused Green to miss games over the years. As you probably guessed, this isn’t the first time Green has been suspended by the league. So, without further ado, here is a […]

Mat Issa  •  16 Nov 2023
NBA Signature Shoes: 26 Players Have Their Own Sneakers in 2023

According to the good people at Boardroom, this season will see the release of more signature sneakers than ever before. During the 2023-24 season, we will see the release of 26 signature sneakers. Who Is Getting A Signature Sneaker The 26 signature sneaker releases will be spread across 11 brands: Nike, Adidas, Jordan, Curry Brand, […]

Mat Issa  •  16 Nov 2023
Cam Thomas says that his Brooklyn Nets “can contend with anybody”

Few teams have gone through the whirlwind of changes that the Brooklyn Nets have endured over the last handful of seasons. In 2018-19, they were a fun young team that shocked the world by winning 42 games and sneaking into the playoffs. That following offseason, they acquired both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. After a […]

Mat Issa  •  06 Nov 2023
In a recent pickup game vs Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren showed off his skills with an easy 31 points

In the 2021 NBA Draft, Chet Holmgren was taken second overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He missed the entire 2022-23 season after rehabbing from a Lisfranc injury. Holmgren has been staying active this offseason to be prepared for his first NBA season. During a recent pickup game with some other NBA talent, Holmgren dropped […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Aug 2023