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Cooper Flagg’s Billion-Dollar Path Begins

How Cooper Flagg Could Become the NBA’s First Billion-Dollar Player Before Age 32 When you look at Cooper Flagg, it’s not just the talent that stands out — it’s the timing. The timing of his rise, the timing of the NBA’s explosive growth, and the timing of the money. We’ve seen generational prospects before, but what makes Flagg’s journey so different is the world he’s walking into. The NBA isn’t the same league it was even five years ago. The salary cap is surging, supermax deals are becoming bigger than life, and media rights are ballooning into the stratosphere. And

Why That Draft Still Haunts Us

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The Heartbreaking Truth Behind the 2013 NBA Draft Nobody Wants to Remember It’s funny how a moment can look so bright and hopeful when it happens, yet sting so much in the years that follow. I remember the day of the 2013 NBA Draft like it was yesterday. Sitting in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, the air crackling with anticipation, teams gathered around, players waited in the green room with a mix of nerves and dreams, and the whole basketball world leaned in. This was supposed to be a turning point for franchises that had struggled, a fresh batch of future superstars

Dylan Harper Just Passed His Dad

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Ron Harper Earned $35M in His Whole NBA Career—Dylan Will Make $56M Before His First Contract Ends The NBA has changed a lot over the years—faster games, bigger stars, deeper threes, more media, more drama. But the biggest shift of all? The money. You don’t need to scroll far on social media to find wild comparisons between generations, but one image this week hit especially hard: a side-by-side of Ron Harper in his Lakers jersey and his son, Dylan Harper, freshly drafted by the Spurs. One earned $35 million across a long, successful career. The other? He’s set to make

They Drafted Him From the Crowd

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Yang Hansen Made NBA History—and He Didn’t Even Get a Seat in the Green Room When the 2025 NBA Draft tipped off at Barclays Center, all eyes were on the usual suspects—mock draft projections, green room invites, and the expected emotional hugs between draftees and their families. But no one expected that one of the most unforgettable moments of the entire night would come from a guy sitting quietly in the crowd. Not the front row. Not backstage. Just… out there. That guy was Yang Hansen, and when his name was called with the 16th overall pick, history was made

Dylan Harper’s Mom Stole the Draft

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NBA Fans Were Watching the Stage—Then Dylan Harper’s Mom Walked In and Took Over the Moment The NBA Draft is always full of emotion. Dreams come true, tears are shed, suits are styled, and families get their big moment on national television. But this year, in 2025, it wasn’t just the players turning heads. When Dylan Harper’s name was called and he walked across that stage as the No. 2 overall pick, everyone expected the spotlight to stay on him. It didn’t. Because sitting beside him was someone who instantly became the star of the night—his mother, Maria Harper. Within

The Girl in Red Who Stole Draft Night

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How Chloe Kitts Went Viral Without Saying a Word at the 2025 NBA Draft Some people go viral for doing something loud. A speech. A celebration. A crazy reaction. But Chloe Kitts? She barely moved. She didn’t talk. She wasn’t on stage. And still, during the 2025 NBA Draft, she became the most talked-about person in the building. One camera cut, one look, and the internet did the rest. Seated at a draft table in a stunning red dress, Chloe Kitts wasn’t trying to draw attention. She was simply there to support her boyfriend, South Carolina basketball star Collin Murray-Boyles.

Haliburton’s Stats Prove He’s Elite Without Free Throws

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Why Tyrese Haliburton’s All-Court Wizardry Makes Free-Throw Totals Meaningless Yesterday a wildly shared tweet announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocked down 190 free throws in this spring’s playoff run, one more than Tyrese Haliburton converted during the entire regular season, where he finished with 189 makes. On the surface it reads like a mic-drop moment—proof that the Thunder star lives at the line while Haliburton supposedly lets opportunities slip away. Plenty of fans pounced, firing off jokes about “Hali being allergic to contact.” But a single cherry-picked number is barely the first page of a far richer story. Context, pace, roster

Why Are NBA Players Tearing Achilles More Than Ever?

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Why Achilles Injuries Are Skyrocketing in the Modern NBA — Even With Better Shoes, Training, and Technology Than Ever Before The Injury That Ends Careers Once considered rare, Achilles injuries have become one of the most dreaded phrases in modern basketball. It’s not just because of how painful they are or how long they take to heal. It’s because an Achilles rupture, unlike other injuries, often changes a player forever. And for a sport that relies on speed, bounce, and explosion, that’s devastating. Just ask Kevin Durant, who tore his Achilles in 2019 during the NBA Finals. Though he returned

James Harden Sued Over Shocking Allegations

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Inside the Civil Lawsuit: James Harden Faces Negligence Claims After Nephew’s Alleged Assault at His Houston Home A Party That Took a Dark Turn Picture it: New Year’s Eve, 2024, at a luxurious Houston mansion. I’m talking glittering lights, music fading into the night, and guests winding down. Among them was Marisa Watley—a 40-year-old real estate agent—who’d attended with two friends. According to court documents, they had no idea their evening would take a terrifying twist. Things got darker after midnight. Watley claims her friends, and then she herself, accepted a drink from Justice Armani Blackburn, James Harden’s nephew. That

He Won an NBA Ring Without Playing a Single Minute

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How Young Thunder Guard Nikola Topić Became the First Player in NBA History to Win a Championship Before Ever Stepping on the Court The Wild Ride of Nikola Topić, the Champion Who Never Played It’s June 2025, and the Oklahoma City Thunder have just done something remarkable. They clinched the NBA title after a thrilling seven-game series against Indiana. The city roared, confetti flew, and amid the celebration stood a silent but powerful figure: Nikola Topić, the 19-year-old Serbian point guard. When Topić was drafted 12th overall in June 2024, no one could’ve guessed how his rookie year would unfold.