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Great performances by some of the league’s biggest stars have drawn larger audiences than ever, and the result is evident in the numbers. ​Just one week ago, the matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream shattered WNBA viewership records with 2.6 million average viewers in an overtime thriller. The world was eagerly waiting to see the showdown between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, and it must be said, they did not disappoint us.

The Phoenix Suns under coach Mike D’Antoni were revolutionary in the mid-2000s. They employed an exciting style of play that served as a precursor to how basketball is being played today. Led by Steve Nash, the Suns popularized the “Seven Seconds or Less” offense, anchored on pace and space, attacking before defenses could set up. It also used a small-ball lineup that transformed the games of Shawn Marion and Amar’e Stoudemire, making them All-Stars.

More than a year after he tore his Achilles tendon in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton is finally feeling ready to get back on the court after a series of unfortunate events that prolonged his devastating battle off the court, including a battle with shingles. Thankfully, Tyrese has confirmed he is finally healthy and ready to get back on the court.

Every athlete dreams of competing in the Olympics. And for NBA legend Gary Payton, he got to do it not once but twice as a member of Team USA. “The Glove” donned the red, white and blue jersey in the Summer Games held in Atlanta, USA, in 1996 and Sydney, Australia, in 2000. On both occasions, he helped the Americans, represented by players from the NBA, take home the gold medal.

Gatorade wanted to make a breakthrough in the sports beverage industry and there was no better way to do so than to feature Michael Jordan in a TV commercial. At the time, MJ had just won his first NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan inked a 10-year, $13.5 million deal with Gatorade and was about to star in the company’s TV commercial. The idea was to use Disney’s “I Wan’na Be Like You” song from the 1967 film “The Jungle Book” as the ad’s jingle.

Sixers rookie takes a shot at Alperen Sengun before playing his first NBA game – “He play like he got a refrigerator on his back” Many agreed that the 2026 NBA Draft class is one of the most talented in recent memory, with at least four franchise player prospects. But it’s not just the Top 4, Top 5 or even the Top 10. It’s a group loaded with talent all the way to the second round. It also has some of the most confident rookies in years.

There have been many colorful personalities throughout NBA history, but very few can match the uniqueness of the man formerly known as Ronald William Artest Jr. Whether it was his relentless defense or simply the way he carried himself off the court, Artest was always someone who was never afraid to show his true self. Even if it often rubbed some people the wrong way.

Despite being a highly touted basketball player and one of the NBA’s all-time legends, Kevin Durant has shifted his athlete-only mindset and influence past the hardwood in recent years. Famously, after he left the high-tech side of the Bay Area, where he kick-started his business career, KD began diversifying his business portfolio when he signed with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019.

Weight issues are not a new challenge for Charles Barkley. Early in his NBA career, he had struggled with conditioning and maintaining a consistent playing weight. This put him in the crosshairs of critics and the great Moses Malone was able to convince him to change his ways and set him in the right direction. Fortunately, Barkley heeded his advice and turned a corner, developing an elite work ethic and a healthier relationship with food.

Starbury looked back on his impeccable career journey from violent Brooklyn streets to the NBA. © Brett Davis-Imagn Images Before he rose to NBA stardom, Stephon Marbury’s story of growing up in the projects of Coney Island is still one of the most foundational tales of New York City hoops.