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Armed with the gifts to put up points in a hurry and score through an array of different ways, shooting guards are an essential element to any fantasy basketball team. Yet with so many personalities playing under this position, choosing one that fits your dynamic can be quite challenging. To help you prepare for this […]

As another NBA season is set to begin in ten days, it’s not only the teams themselves that are putting the final touches to their roster. Fans all over the globe are also scrambling to put together the most formidable roster possible in each of their fantasy basketball leagues. To better help you in strategizing […]

According to Alberto De Roa of Hoopshype, Sergio Llull, who was recently voted as the best international player outside the NBA, is apparently still firmly on the Houston Rockets’ radar. After purchasing his draft rights in 2009, the team and their general manager in Daryl Morey still believe that he will eventually come to play […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray has come a long way since getting drafted in 2016 and is on the cusp of a breakout season. After he was anointed as the team’s starting point guard midway through last season, Murray drastically improved his averages to 10.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.6 steals per game […]

Just this week, news broke out that Paul George’s Oklahoma City Thunder teammate, Andre Roberson, would miss up to two months of action after undergoing surgery on his left knee due to a hiccup in his rehabilitation. The former University of Colorado standout, who was drafted with the 26th overall pick in 2013, has blossomed […]

Former NBA player Glen Davis has a chance to revive his basketball career overseas, but it might now be over before it even started. Davis has had a rough last few years, to say the least. After leaving the league in 2015 to pursue a career in movie production, Big Baby struggled and ended up […]

With training camp already underway and the NBA season set to begin, teams are scrambling to sign as much talent as possible in hopes of rounding out their roster. As such, the New Orleans Pelicans have inked undrafted center Brandon McCoy to a non-guaranteed deal. This news was first announced on the team’s official Twitter […]

With another season set to unfold, the Sacramento Kings have employed some additional point guard depth in the form of Kalin Lucas. According to Gery Woelfel, lead editor of woelfelspressbox.com, the Ex-Michigan State Spartan was pursued by numerous NBA teams, but has decided to sign with the Kings and will ink his contract today. Ex-Michigan […]

With the expansion and power that social media offers, personalities like Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry now have a massive platform to share their thoughts on several issues. While many in society still look down on athletes who mix sports with politics, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player feels that it’s a responsibility to […]

The relationship between Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves is once again on the rocks – and it could be sunk for good. After reportedly clashing with several young players on the team and declining a max contract extension this offseason, the former Chicago Bulls star, together with his agent, will meet with Tom Thibodeau […]

In what will probably go down as one of the most perplexing unsolved mysteries of all time, LeBron James just unblocked his new teammate, Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee, after banishing him from his Instagram world almost five years ago. But what really happened between these two? TMZ Sports recently tried to do some […]

After officially retiring from the game of basketball, San Antonio Spurs all-time great Manu Ginobili will no longer need to report to training camp next week. Instead, he’ll have all the time in the world to reminisce and bask in the glory of his illustrious 16-year NBA career. Throughout that time, Manu has done basically […]

After a disappointing season that saw them get booted out of the first round, the Miami Heat’s fortunes don’t appear to be getting better with some news arriving on injured shooting guard Dion Waiters. Following ankle surgery, last January, the former Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder player does not appear to be close to […]

As another season is set to unfold, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in a precarious position that could undermine their championship aspirations. Superstar shooting guard Jimmy Butler, whom the team acquired via trade in 2017, recently declined a max contract extension that would pay him $110-million over four years. Reported rifts with several young teammates suggested […]

This offseason has seen numerous players change addresses and drama-filled trades happen at the most opportune times. Despite all these, one mystery that has yet to be solved is this – why has no NBA team signed spitfire scorer Jamal Crawford to a deal? Admittedly, the three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year is no […]

After earning the No. 5 overall pick in last June’s draft, the Memphis Grizzlies used it to select former Michigan State Spartans center Jaren Jackson Jr. Upon watching his numerous highlights, many fans, including current point guard Mike Conley, were in awe over his shooting touch and handles, which are both incredible for a guy […]

The Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers are two teams that ended last season in rebuild mode, but have taken very different paths after an event-filled off-season. This leads us to here, as the Magic and Lakers should do a trade involving Nikola Vucevic. After selecting Mo Bamba during last June’s draft to pair with Aaron […]

After signing a max contract in 2016 to remain with the Miami Heat, the Hassan Whiteside experiment has fully reached its breaking point only two years later. All that is left is for the handshake and tears — or, at least that’s what many are speculating entering the season. Despite averaging a double-double of 10.5 […]

As Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki enters the tail end of his illustrious career, he’s probably thinking who to pass the title of franchise player to. After 20 years as the face of the organization, filling his shoes is not going to be an easy task. Still, the Mavs have done a great job of […]

The San Antonio Spurs, now led by LaMarcus Aldridge, DeMar DeRozan, and Dejounte Murray, are one of the last remaining old-school teams in the NBA. Outside of a few H-E-B commercials, executives run this organization with great fundamentals, precision, and very little fluff. This classy culture has even rubbed off on their fans, which may […]

As the undisputed leader of the raggedy New Jersey Nets team in 2004, Jason Kidd was known as a crafty player who didn’t back down from anything. Whether it was an underperforming head coach, a lumbering big man in the paint, or a teammate who got in his way, the point guard was fearless in […]

In late August, the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns, led by General Manager Ryan McDonough, completed a deal that swapped Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight. While this trade made sense for the Rockets, who would be ridding themselves of Anderson’s contract and adding some young pieces, the Suns, on […]

Just like an ex-lover trying to re-connect with you, the enigma known as Andrew Bynum is reportedly attempting to make a comeback to the league. As of this writing, he and his agent are still trying to schedule workouts with teams in hopes of landing a training camp invite or non-guaranteed deal. However, the question […]

Sexuality is an often hush topic in the NBA so it’s refreshing to hear young Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac take to Twitter and share his views on it. According to him, pre-marital intercourse is a serious topic, which should be given more attention. Proper protection and abstinence are key solutions to the widespread occurrences […]

Even before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, Larry Nance Jr. was already viewed by many as an up and coming young talent in the NBA. Despite not scoring much, the Cavs center possesses the unique ability to affect the game without having the ball in his hands. Gifted with insane athleticism and […]

Earlier today, news broke out that Phoenix Suns star player Devin Booker was suddenly set to undergo surgery on his hand, subsequently missing the beginning of training camp. While the reason for his injury remains a mystery, Booker’s Instagram story may have given us all a valuable hint as to its cause. In a weird […]

The deal that sent Jeremy Lin from the Brooklyn Nets to the Atlanta Hawks this off-season apparently did not sit well with one of the team’s minority owners. Joe Tsai, a high-ranking official with the Alibaba group, recently shared that this deal “hurt,” not only because Lin was a good friend, but it can also […]

Even if Jason Kidd only coached the Milwaukee Bucks for four underwhelming seasons, he seems to have left a lasting impression on superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. As he was welcomed into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame just today, the Greek Freak sent his former coach a heartfelt message through his official Twitter account. Congrats […]

Not a lot of fans may remember, but current Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love was once an even more dominating monster than he is today. As the unquestioned star for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2010-2011 season, Love greatly increased his scoring average to 20.2 points per game, from the season before, to go along […]

Former Phoenix Sun point guard and NBA legend Steve Nash has just been recently inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. After spending 18 seasons and averaging 14.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in 1217 career games played, with numerous awards to boot, recognizing Nash with his honor comes as little surprise […]

The much-publicized rift between Ray Allen and his Boston Celtics teammates has taken a turn for the worst in recent months. After choosing to sign with the Miami Heat in 2012, which was ironically the team that eliminated them that same season, many Celtics felt betrayed by Allen’s actions and accused him of being disloyal, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are an up-and-coming team in the NBA that is currently at a crossroads in their development. After making the playoffs and finishing eighth in the Western Conference in 2017-18, the Timberwolves have proven that their combination of veteran leadership and youth should never be taken lightly. However, they also have some clear […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan is no stranger to schooling opposing big men. Throughout his 19 years in the NBA, The Big Fundamental has held numerous battles against fellow giants and consequently owned them on more than one occasion. Its funny, though, that what started out as competitiveness and aggression has ultimately grown into […]

In spite of teams utilizing more small-ball lineups in recent years, quality big men are still incredibly valuable and a fleeting resource at that. Not only are they in charge of patrolling the paint to get rebounds and anchor the interior defense, but they’re also tasked to catch lobs and make easy shots inside. The […]

After a knee injury forced Kyrie Irving to miss a portion of last season and the entire playoffs, the Boston Celtics were looking for answers at point guard. Thankfully, Terry Rozier stepped up and filled the role in nicely. Not only that, Rozier proved that he has the tools to be a quality starter in […]

Just like others before them, the Oklahoma City Thunder used the NBA Draft as a tool to fast track their rebuild. Not only did they find success by selecting Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka, and James Harden from 2007 to 2009, but they also used the 12th pick in 2013 to select current starting […]

After winning the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery and selecting University of Washington standout Markelle Fultz, many thought the Philadelphia 76ers had hit the jackpot. However, in what can only be described as mysterious, he sat out for the majority of the 2017-18 season with a baffling shoulder injury that left the Sixers guard’s shooting stroke in […]

After losing LeBron James to free agency just this off-season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are left with a gaping hole at small forward. Thanks to some questionable deals in the past, their best option now seems to be second-year player Cedi Osman, who has potential but only owns averages of 3.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in […]

There is very little doubt in the minds of fans that Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry is one of the best shooters to ever play in the NBA. After shattering numerous records in recent years, which includes most three-pointers in a whole season, a game, and a Finals match, as well as joining […]