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In a verdict delivered on July 3, 2025, a Clackamas County jury in Oregon found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty of first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration, and second-degree sexual abuse, based on a 2021 incident at a party while he played for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Case and Verdict After an 11-day [...]

At the latest turn in the offseason saga, veteran NBA center Jonas Valanciunas is reportedly weighing a high-value offer from Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos over staying in the NBA—even after being traded to the Denver Nuggets. Sources say he may pursue a buyout to join the EuroLeague contender. This decision could reshape his legacy—and send shockwaves [...]

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been defined by their stars—Magic, Kobe, Shaq, and more recently, LeBron James. But in the summer of 2025, a clear shift is underway. The team’s blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, the departure of Anthony Davis to Dallas, and the controversial role of Bronny James all point to one unmistakable [...]

The Los Angeles Lakers have struck again. Just months after pulling off a league-shifting trade for Luka Doncic, they’ve now landed another high-profile piece by signing free agent center Deandre Ayton. The move officially signals the next chapter of Lakers basketball, one centered around Doncic’s brilliance and a newly bolstered frontcourt pairing him with Ayton [...]

Date: July 3, 2025 The Milwaukee Bucks have made one of the most dramatic roster moves of the 2025 NBA offseason: signing free?agent center Myles Turner, formerly of the Indiana Pacers, to a four?year, $107 million deal. The move required the team to waive and stretch the contract of Damian Lillard to create the necessary [...]

The NBA world woke up today to a flurry of activity surrounding veteran big man Al Horford, who has emerged as one of the most intriguing free agent targets of the summer. Multiple contending teams—including the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks—are reportedly trying to sign Horford away from the Boston Celtics. [...]

The WNBA expansion teams in record-breaking deal will bring professional women’s basketball back to Cleveland and Detroit, while launching a brand-new franchise in Philadelphia. This historic announcement will increase the league’s total number of teams to 18 by the year 2030—marking the largest single expansion in WNBA history. Why This Expansion Is Historic The WNBA [...]

As the NBA free agency rumors 2025 heats up, the league is currently in the free agency moratorium period, which began on July 1 at 12:01 a.m. ET. This window allows teams and players to begin negotiating contracts but prohibits official signings or trades. Negotiations started as early as June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, [...]

June 28, 2025 – In a move that surprised many, the Chicago Bulls have traded veteran point guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for wing defender Isaac Okoro. Coming off a 64 win campaign, the Cavaliers are bolstering their backcourt ahead of a run at the Eastern Conference crown. Meanwhile, the Bulls [...]

The 2025 NBA Draft had its fair share of emotional moments, unexpected picks, and heartwarming family celebrations — but no moment resonated more with fans than the reaction of Javon Small’s grandfather when the Memphis Grizzlies called his grandson’s name. In a world where draft night has become a blend of spectacle and sentiment, it [...]