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As the 2023-24 NBA season draws near, the Milwaukee Bucks have begun training camp with the intentions of being the final team standing when all is said and done. A long road presents itself for the 2021 champions, but the goal for the Bucks is to win another title, especially with their new star-studded trio […]

To win one championship in the NBA is a huge accomplishment for any player, regardless of what role they hold on their team. Getting to and winning in the NBA Finals is the name of the game. For the Golden State Warriors, competing for a championship and being one of the final teams standing at […]

James Harden has made it very clear he no longer wants to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. He’s not only publicly called out executive Daryl Morey during the offseason, but Harden has made it known behind the scenes that he has no desire to return to Philadelphia. Originally not attending Media Day on Monday and […]

Ever since they lost in the 2023 NBA Finals to the Denver Nuggets, the Miami Heat seemed destined to make a big move during the offseason. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo are two proven All-Stars, but it seems like Miami has been missing that third key weapon in recent years. Could Tyler Herro be that […]

All offseason long, there have been questions about what the Golden State Warriors will do with their starting lineup now that future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul is with the team and could potentially come off the bench. Since Draymond Green is currently injured with an ankle sprain, there seems to be a […]

The Detroit Pistons were hit hard by injuries a season ago. Not only were they dealing with constant change in their frontcourt, but former first overall pick Cade Cunningham only played in 12 total games due to a shin injury that he had season-ending surgery on. Heading into the 2023-24 season, the Pistons are once […]

The Sacramento Kings recently ended their 16-year playoff skid during the 2022-23 season when they took the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors to seven games in their first-round series. While they came up short of advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals, last season proved to be a huge success for head coach Mike Brown […]

Devin Vassell has proven to be an essential part of what the San Antonio Spurs are building, which is why the organization is not prepared to let the former first-round pick hit free agency next offseason. On Monday afternoon, the Spurs and Vassell agreed to a five-year, $146 million contract extension that will keep the […]

For years, Chris Paul faced off against the Golden State Warriors while competing for a championship in the playoffs. This has led to Paul have zero championship rings and the Warriors having four of them since 2015. After being bitter rivals, Paul can now call Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green his teammates. The […]

The Golden State Warriors’ quest to win back-to-back titles fell short last season, as the Dubs lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals. With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green once again running things in the Bay Area, as well as Chris Paul joining the title hunt, the Warriors will […]

The start of the 2023-24 NBA season is just three weeks away, but before we know it, the 2024 Summer Olympics will be here. There has been a lot of talk about which stars would be participating in the upcoming Olympics for USA Basketball and during NBA Media Day on Monday, quite a few notable […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

DeMar DeRozan enters Media Day and training camp for the Chicago Bulls on an expiring contract. With other stars around the league receiving new contracts and extensions this offseason, DeRozan recently turned 34 and there’s no telling what the future holds for him. The Bulls, an organization who oftentimes take their time when it comes […]

Kevin Porter Jr.’s status with the Houston Rockets has been in question ever since he was arrested for allegations of domestic assault. On Monday at Rockets Media Day, general manager Rafael Stone gave an update on Porter’s status, claiming that the former first-round pick would not be back with the team. “The allegations are deeply […]

All offseason long, it just seemed like a matter of time before the Miami Heat were going to acquire Damian Lillard and send former Sixth Man of the Year Tyler Herro packing. Ever since Lillard requested his trade from the Portland Trail Blazers on July 1, all signs pointed towards him joining the Heat. This […]

Who will be the team’s starting five this season? Every single coach in the NBA seems to get asked this question as training camp begins and that did not change at Media Day on Monday for New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks are coming off of a successful 2022-23 campaign in which […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and president Daryl Morey have been dealing with drama surrounding James Harden for months. It is now Media Day and the start of training camp, yet there is no telling as to what the immediate future holds for the former league MVP. With all of the chatter surrounding Harden being unhappy that […]

The Brooklyn Nets are entering training camp ahead of the 2023-24 season with a much different vibe than in recent years with starpower such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. This year, the Nets are focused on growth and opportunity, as a new era has begun with Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson as the young […]

We have finally made it. After months of trade rumors and drama surrounding some of the biggest names in the league, the 2023-24 NBA season is right around the corner with training camps set to begin. This offseason proved to be a wild roller-coaster ride, especially with the likes of Chris Paul, Bradley Beal and […]

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have been the faces of the Golden State Warriors for quite some time. Very few organizations have been able to turn a championship or two into a dominant dynasty throughout the history of the NBA, yet this is exactly what the Warriors have achieved. As good as these […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

As training camp is set to begin, the New Orleans Pelicans are already prepared to be without Trey Murphy III due to undergoing knee surgery. Now, the Pelicans are once again having to deal with the injury bug, as Jose Alvarado and Larry Nance Jr. will not be available for the start of training camp. […]

The NBA is looking ahead past the 2023-24 season, as they have seemed to come to a final decision for one of the biggest events of the year for the 2024-25 season. On Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the league is nearing a plan to have the Golden State Warriors and the […]

The Damian Lillard trade speculation is over. On Wednesday afternoon, it was the Milwaukee Bucks who were able to land the seven-time All-Star in what turned out to be the biggest deal of the offseason. In a three-team trade involving the Phoenix Suns as well, the Bucks were able to acquire Lillard at the cost […]

For decades, the Miami Heat have been a force in the Eastern Conference. This is mainly due to the fact that Pat Riley and their front office have been able to lure All-Star after All-Star in pursuit of championships. They did so with LeBron James and Chris Bosh during 2010 free agency, as well as […]

Damian Lillard has finally been traded. After an offseason full of speculation and the Miami Heat emerging as Dame’s preferred landing spot, the seven-time All-Star now finds himself heading east to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. As soon as he had requested a trade from the Blazers right at the start of free […]

Right before training camps are set to begin, the NBA world has been set ablaze after Damian Lillard was traded on Wednesday afternoon. As part of a three-team deal that also involved the Phoenix Suns, the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to trade Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a package revolving around two-time All-Star guard […]

Requesting a trade with the Miami Heat as his preferred destination near the start of free agency, Damian Lillard has finally been moved by the Portland Trail Blazers. On September 27, the Blazers agreed to trade Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Lillard goes Milwaukee as part of a 3-team deal […]

The Indiana Pacers have been looking to find their footing in the Eastern Conference over the last several years. When they traded Paul George in 2017, the Pacers were facing a slight rebuild, but they have since moved a lot of pieces through the years to put themselves in a position to succeed once more. […]

Even though they missed the playoffs a season ago, the Indiana Pacers are prepared to enter the 2023-24 season as a team on the rise. Tyrese Haliburton made the All-Star Game for the first time in his career and head coach Rick Carlisle has a young, dynamic team that can make some noise in the […]

It won’t be long until the 2023-24 NBA season kicks off as September runs out of days. This offseason has been full of rumors and stories revolving around Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers after the seven-time All-Star requested a trade from the team early on in the summer. One of the most talented […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have never been known to be that successful of a franchise. They’ve won just two playoff series in their history and both wins came in 2004 when the team advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Over the last two seasons, the T-Wolves have not won a playoff series, but they have posted […]

No matter if you win a championship or bring your team to the NBA Finals, your job is never safe as a coach in the NBA. What does this mean for Steve Kerr and his future with the Golden State Warriors? As the Warriors prepare for training camp and the 2023-24 season, Kerr is entering […]

The New York Knicks have suddenly become a competitive force in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Team president Leon Rose has done a fantastic job of assembling this roster and former Minnesota Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas has aided the organization as a senior basketball advisor. On Monday, New York changed Rosas title, elevating him to […]

The Golden State Warriors have been holding workouts with several veteran free agents over the weeks in order to round out their roster heading into training camp. On Monday afternoon, they filled one of their vacant spots by agreeing to terms on a contract with 32-year-old Rodney McGruder, first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals, they looked to be the league’s next best team that would be contending for a championship every single year. Even though Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton are fantastic secondary stars, the reason the Bucks found themselves in a championship position was because of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Arguably […]

Growth presented itself to the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2022-23 season. Making the playoffs for the second straight year was a big accomplishment, as was seeing the growth of young, core talents such as Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. Edwards is obviously the leader and face of the franchise after ascending to All-Star status, but […]

The Boston Celtics are preparing to enter the 2023-24 season as championship favorites once more. While they fell short of their ultimate goal of making it to the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year this past season, the Celtics have revamped their roster in hopes of making another title push. Kristaps Porzingis was their […]

Despite a lackluster 12-9 start to the the 2022-23 season, the Memphis Grizzlies still managed to win 51 games, the second consecutive year they crossed the 50-win mark. Even with all the regular-season success this organization has found the last couple of seasons, there are still plenty of question marks surrounding them for various reasons. […]