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NBA Rookies Don’t Get Paid The Way Most Fans Think, Draymond Green Explains
NBA rookies can sign contracts worth millions before they receive their first regular paycheck. The number on a rookie deal may grab attention, but the timing of those payments works very differently from what many fans assume. Draymond Green recently explained how NBA players receive their salaries and why rookies can face a long wait [...]
Lakers Could Have A Sneaky Way To Land Derrick Jones Jr.
The Los Angeles Lakers still have a need on the wing after missing out on Jonathan Kuminga. They could address it without making another major trade, and one familiar name may give them that option. Derrick Jones Jr. already knows how to play alongside Luka Doncic from their time together in Dallas. Now Trevor Lane [...]
Nikola Jokic Is Done Playing Nice With Fans, And He Explained Why
Nikola Jokic has spent years avoiding the spotlight that followed his rise to NBA stardom. Now the Denver Nuggets center says that attention is wearing him down, especially when it follows him into the parts of life he wants to keep private. Jokic made the admission during an appearance on the Jao Mile Podcast. Asked [...]
Chris Paul’s No. 3 Is Going To Bradley Beal, But His Legacy Stays Put
Chris Paul and No. 3 have been linked for most of his NBA career. Now Bradley Beal is set to wear the number again with the Los Angeles Clippers, but He made it clear that he does not see the move as a replacement for what Paul meant to the franchise. Beal wore No. 3 [...]
LeBron James Gets A Surprising Russell Westbrook Comparison From Olden Polynice
LeBron James has spent more than two decades setting records that once looked out of reach. Yet former NBA center Olden Polynice believes one of the game’s rare statistical feats should have belonged to James long before Russell Westbrook made it his own. Polynice is not questioning James’ greatness. His argument is almost the opposite. [...]
Steve Kerr Turns The Tables On Draymond Green With One Big Ask
Steve Kerr is returning to a Golden State Warriors team that no longer looks like the group that won four championships. The Warriors went 37-45 last season and missed the playoffs, while Kerr signed a new two-year deal to remain on the sideline. Draymond Green is still central to that group. Now Kerr wants the [...]
“Is That Not Weird?”: Sophie Cunningham’s Blunt Verdict on Next WNBA Commissioner Leads to Awkward Reality
Sophie Cunningham has been dead set against Cathy Engelbert as WNBA commissioner, even being one of the first to predict she would be fired from her role by the end of this year. Engelbert recently announced that she had originally planned to retire after this season, but it was speculated that she was actually fired [...]
“Commited To Its Own Self-Implosion”: Caitlin Clark Gets Defended by Riley Gaines Amid WNBA Criticism Over Fan Favorites
Caitlin Clark is officially at the center of another massive off-court debate. Political activist Riley Gaines recently blasted the WNBA for completely fumbling their biggest marketable stars. The famous point guard continues driving insane viewership numbers, but critics feel the league is actively pushing her away. The crazy drama just keeps escalating online every single [...]
“I Think I Should Be Commissioner”: Sophie Cunningham Makes Bold WNBA Commissioner Pitch While Sharing Her Priorities
With Cathy Engelbert set to step down as WNBA commissioner at the end of this year, many candidates have been floated, but Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham has thrown her hat in the ring. On Thursday, Cunningham shared her plans to run for commissioner during an episode of the “No Hesitation” podcast, saying, “Honestly, the more [...]
Kawhi Leonard Trade Is Finally Cleared, But There’s Still A Catch
Kawhi Leonard is finally free to head back to Toronto, but the blockbuster trade still needs one final step. The NBA has finished its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, removing the league-level obstacle that had kept the deal in limbo. The strange part is that Leonard’s next team is already treating him like a [...]
Sophie Cunningham’s Hilarious Reaction to Awkward ‘League Symbol’ Label Goes Viral
Sophie Cunningham has spent this season becoming one of the most talked about names in the WNBA, on and off the court. The Indiana Fever guard closed out August riding a historic four game run of 100 point wins, the best stretch of the Caitlin Clark era. Now a podcast appearance has fans buzzing for [...]
Sophie Cunningham Has One Big Request for WNBA Media as League Visibility Grows
Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most talked-about figures in women’s basketball. Whether on or off the court, Cunningham’s outspoken personality has built a large following for herself and has recently added a new platform to that reach. The Indiana Fever guard launched a podcast called “No Hesitation” alongside trainer Drew Hanlen. Her debut [...]
“That Really Kind Of Screws Us” – Sophie Cunningham Identifies 1 Major Problem Indiana Fever Must Solve for Championship Push
Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever return to action on September 18 after a 17-day WNBA hiatus. The team currently sits in fifth place with 26 wins and 14 losses. However, to make a championship push, the 30-year-old guard believes the team has to solve one major problem. Cunningham recently returned to YouTube with a [...]
Russell Westbrook’s Project B Signs More WNBA Stars, Taking Tally Past 20
With the inaugural season approaching, Russell Westbrook’s Project B has unveiled more WNBA stars who have joined the emerging global league. Earlier Thursday, the startup global basketball league announced that Brionna Jones, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Valériane Ayayi, Angela Dugalic, Makayla Timpson, and Antonia Delaere had joined its lineup. A total of 22 players have now [...]
“Get This on the Right Track”: Sophie Cunningham Makes Bold WNBA Claim After Cathy Engelbert’s Exit
Sophie Cunningham wants to be the new WNBA commissioner! Hypothetically, of course, the Indiana Fever guard opened up about the changes she would make if she took on the role. Speaking on the ‘No Hesitation’ podcast, Cunningham straight away said, “Honestly, the more I think about it, I think I should be the commissioner. I [...]
WNBA Broadcaster Takes Surprising U-Turn On Kara Lawson’s FIBA World Cup Tactics
Kara Lawson’s Team USA was on fire when they faced Hungary in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday. The starting lineup, player rotation, and even the team’s chemistry were phenomenal. Thanks to the 52-point victory and a spot in the semifinals, the WNBA broadcaster and Indiana Fever journalist is happy to [...]
Mark Williams Injury Deals The Suns A Brutal Blow Before Training Camp
Mark Williams was supposed to give the Phoenix Suns some stability at center after the team brought him back on a three-year, $38 million deal. Instead, Phoenix is heading toward training camp without its starting big man for an extended stretch. The setback is especially rough because Williams finally gave the Suns his healthiest season [...]
“I Like Where We Are Right Now”: Caitlin Clark’s Starting Push Gets Kara Lawson’s Response Amid Calls For Angel Reese And Paige Bueckers
Caitlin Clark continues to dominate basketball headlines even when she is coming off the bench. The American squad is currently preparing for a massive quarterfinal matchup against Hungary overseas. Despite her insane passing highlights during group play, the rookie guard remains out of the starting five. Fans are getting extremely loud, demanding a rotation change [...]
“Cuore Gigante”: Paige Bueckers Offers Response To Wings Teammate Costanza Verona’s FIBA Farewell
Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers shared a heartfelt message to her teammate and Italy’s Costanza Verona’s Instagram post on Thursday after they were eliminated by Australia 82-80 on Wednesday during the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Despite her best efforts to keep her country’s World Cup dream alive with 23 points, three rebounds, [...]
“A Couple Teams Don’t Even Have Weight Rooms”: Sophie Cunningham Reveals What She’ll Do First After Declaring WNBA Commissioner Intentions
Sophie Cunningham continues to make waves in the WNBA not only because of how she plays but mostly due to her no-nonsense, no-filter commentary on the things that are happening around her. And on Thursday, during the launch of her new podcast called “No Hesitation Show,” Cunningham once again made remarks that would shake things [...]
“Right Person For The Job”: Cathy Engelbert’s Successor Case Takes Hit As WNBA Journalist Pushes Back On Nneka Ogwumike
The hunt for Cathy Engelbert’s successor as WNBA commissioner has begun, and while many names have been floated, LA Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike has been the noisiest because of her role as a bridge between the league and the players’ union. However, Sports Illustrated’s Grant Young believes it’s not the right time, even though Ogwumike has [...]
Rudy Gobert Gets A Major Respect Nod From Nikola Jokic
Rudy Gobert has spent years dealing with mixed reviews about his defense. That debate looks different when one of the NBA’s best offensive players gives him credit for making the game harder. Nikola Jokic has faced Gobert plenty of times and knows where the Timberwolves center can cause problems. His latest comments give Gobert a [...]
Clippers Reach A Breaking Point As Steve Ballmer Stands Firm
The Los Angeles Clippers are trying to move forward with a major part of their organization suspended. The franchise still has basketball business to finish, but its usual chain of command has been thrown off by the NBA’s punishment of several top executives. That disruption is already affecting one of the team’s biggest pending moves. [...]
Lakers Could Shake Things Up Again After Jonathan Kuminga Miss
The Los Angeles Lakers may have another move left before the season begins. Missing out on Jonathan Kuminga did not end the team’s search for another wing, and the next move could affect two players already on the roster. That leaves the franchise with a decision to make as training camp approaches. The front office [...]
Ben Simmons Claps Back At Patrick Beverley After Landing Kings Deal
Ben Simmons is getting another chance to prove he can still help an NBA team. The Sacramento Kings gave him a one-year deal after watching him work out and go through medical testing, creating a low-commitment chance for the former All-Star to restart his career. The timing also fits Sacramento’s roster needs. The Kings drafted [...]
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