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Are you taking this player or are you taking that player? This always seems to be a debate in the NBA world and on Friday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith compared Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden during a segment on First Take after former NBA guard Jeff Teague picked Harden […]

Another NBA offseason, another summer filled with question marks surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers as an organization. Ever since they made the Western Conference Finals in 2019, the Blazers have been on a steady decline, leading many to ask the question of whether or not superstar guard Damian Lillard would request a trade. Well, that […]

Arguably the greatest player of all-time, LeBron James has accomplished everything one can accomplish in the NBA. He’s won titles with three different organizations, he’s been named to league’s MVP four different times, he’s a 19-time All-Star and most importantly, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. While he gave some […]

Every season Joel Embiid has been in the NBA, he has gotten better and what he did this past season was special. Not only did Embiid lead the league in scoring by averaging a career-high 33.1 points per game, but he ended up becoming the first Philadelphia 76ers player since Allen Iverson in 2001 to […]

It is always tough to earn forgiveness. For Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, it is going to be extremely tough for him to prove that he has learned from his recent mistakes. However, it is not impossible for him to do so. While he is one of the best players in the league on the […]

While it is still unknown what caused Bronny James to go into cardiac arrest earlier this week, the good news is that he continues to recover each and everyday with his family right by his side. On Tuesday, LeBron James posted a picture of his entire family with a single emoji on Instagram in light […]

Despite having two more years left on his contract with the final year being a team option, it appears as if Evan Fournier’s time with the New York Knicks is coming to an end. After falling out of the Knicks’ rotation during the 2022-23 season and claiming that he has no relationship with head coach […]

Bronny James, the oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, recently suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday during a basketball workout at USC, the school he is set to attend and play basketball for his upcoming freshman year. “Yesterday while practicing, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” a James family spokesperson said in […]

No matter where he has played over the course of his now 12-year NBA career, Cory Joseph has always been a sturdy presence in his team’s backcourt. Early on in his career, he won a championship with the San Antonio Spurs and then he continued to build off of that experience by becoming a veteran […]

After winning their fourth title since 2015, the Golden State Warriors came up short of the NBA Finals this past season, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. All season long, things did not look right with the Warriors and the organization as a whole has undergone some major changes this […]

With Trae Young and Dejounte Murray as their focal points, the Atlanta Hawks will be entering the 2023-24 NBA season with the expectations of not only making the playoffs, but going on yet another postseason run, similar to the one they went on in 2021 when they reached the Eastern Conference Finals. Already trading away […]

Marcus Smart’s departure from the Boston Celtics caught my by surprise this offseason, including Smart himself. Spending all nine years of his career in Boston, Smart was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in the multi-team trade that sent former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics. In wake of Smart’s departure, Boston will be […]

As the money and revenue increases across the NBA, so do player contracts and that is especially true for Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown. On Tuesday, Brown and the Celtics agreed to a five-year, $304 million contract extension, making him the highest paid player in league history. Set to make roughly $28.5 million during the […]

Collapsing during a USC basketball workout on Monday, Bronny James appears to be showing signs of improvement. According to TMZ Sports, Bronny’s latest health update has both of his parents, LeBron and Savannah James, “relieved” and doctors are “optimistic” about his outlook. On Tuesday, news broke that James had gone into cardiac arrest at the […]

There were a handful of All-Star talents that headlined NBA free agency this offseason, but Austin Reaves found himself as one of the better players available. Emerging as a key offensive weapon that did a all the little things on both ends of the floor to help the Los Angeles Lakers reach the Western Conference […]

There were plenty of breakout stars during the 2022-23 NBA season, but Lauri Markkanen was perhaps the most notable, hence why he ended up winning the Most Improved Player award. In his first season with the Utah Jazz, Markkanen took a massive step forward in his career and he is now the face of the […]

Lance Stephenson will forever be remembered in the NBA as the Indiana Pacers player blowing into LeBron James’ ear when he was a member of the Miami Heat. A signature photo in NBA lore, Stephenson always embraced his role of being a “villain” on the floor and doing everything he could to get inside the […]

Jayson Tatum has proven to be one of the faces of the NBA over the last few seasons with the Boston Celtics. It is hard to believe that he’s already been in the league for six seasons now, but Tatum is a proven veteran who is still growing into one of the best talents of […]

A lot of money was spent on free agents and contract extensions this NBA offseason, but one key contract decision everyone was waiting for revolved around All-Star Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. Entering the final year of his current contract, Brown was eligible for a massive extension after receiving All-NBA honors. With the league’s […]

The NBA offseason is a time for players across the league to continue working on ways to better their game and improve their team’s chances at finding success. It is also a time where many players devote their free time to the community around them. This offseason, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken time […]

The Atlanta Hawks have not been very active this NBA offseason, yet they have made some significant roster moves. Not only did they trade John Collins to the Utah Jazz, but the Hawks gave All-Star guard Dejounte Murray a $120 million contract extension and they also added veterans Patty Mills and Wesley Matthews. With a […]

Jaylen Brown is now the highest paid player in NBA history after coming to an agreement on a new five-year, $304 million extension with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Entering the final year of his contract during the 2023-24 season and set to make roughly $31.8 million, including incentives, Brown is now set to make […]

Bronny James, the son of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was recently rushed to the hospital as a result of going into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout on Monday at USC. While his overall status and health is unknown at this time, James is said to be in stable condition and […]

Only four different NBA franchises have won at least six championships. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics each have 17 titles, the Golden State Warriors won their seventh title in 2022 and the Chicago Bulls won six titles during the 1990s. With Michael Jordan leading the way, the Bulls were the greatest team of […]

Drafted 26th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019, Dylan Windler has had a very rough start to his professional career. due to injuries. Playing in only 84 regular season games with Cleveland since being drafted, Windler will now look to continue playing in the NBA with the New York Knicks. According to ESPN’s Adrian […]

About a year ago at this time, the Golden State Warriors were continuing their championship celebration late into the offseason. Nobody outside the organization thought it would be possible for this group to get back to the top of the NBA world, yet Stephen Curry and Co. accomplished this feat, setting up high expectations for […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the NBA offseason finding themselves in an intriguing spot as a franchise and even after the draft and free agency, this organization still has a lot of uncertainty surrounding them. Not only are there questions being asked about what the backcourt will look like with Fred VanVleet departing for the Houston […]

The early portion of the 2019 NBA Draft was highlighted by superstars Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, as well as other big names such as Darius Garland, Tyler Herro and RJ Barrett. Plenty of value would still be dug up later on in the first round, though, and the Boston Celtics certainly found this with […]

On Friday, the Atlanta Hawks agreed to a contract with veteran free agent wing Wesley Matthews, increasing their roster to 17 players under contract for the 2023-24 season. Needing to cut someone as a result of this transaction, the Hawks have decided to part ways with 2022 second-round pick Tyrese Martin. According to an official […]

The end of July is upon us, which means the NBA motions towards a somewhat “dead period” until training camp begins in September. At this point in the offseason, teams are figuring out the last little details regarding their rosters, including which players they would like to sign to two-way contracts. However, several key names […]

Drafted in the second-round of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, Ayo Dosunmu has been a key part of the Bulls’ rotations the last two seasons. With Lonzo Ball continuing to deal with knee problems, Dosunmu stepped up into a starting role in Chicago and he will be a part of their future […]

With the FIBA World Cup right around the corner, Team USA Basketball continues their preparations to prove they are still the best in the world. Having a roster highlighted by young stars such as Paolo Banchero, Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram and others, Team USA has also put together an impressive list of player that will […]

Recently finishing up his 17th NBA season, Rudy Gay is nearing the end of the line on what has been a remarkable career. He may not have a championship ring, nor any All-Star appearances, but Gay has always been a well-respected player across this league and he’s been one of the most underappreciated forwards since […]

Other than agreeing to a long-term contract extension with All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, the Atlanta Hawks had not made any moves in free agency up until Friday morning. Making their first addition in NBA free agency, the Hawks have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran wing Wesley Matthews, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

Going from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-year span, former NBA MVP James Harden may very well be preparing to depart Philadelphia for his fourth team in as many seasons. Trade rumors surrounding Harden have been swirling ever since the ten-time All-Star opted into his contract with […]

The Orlando Magic are going to be a very intriguing team to watch during the 2023-24 NBA season, especially after the step forward they took forward this past year. Increasing their win total by 12 games, head coach Jamahl Mosley has his young group trending in the right direction, especially with last year’s first overall […]

The 2022-23 NBA season ended up being a disappointment for the Detroit Pistons, especially since 2022 first overall pick Cade Cunningham only played in 12 games due to season-ending shin surgery. Despite not winning more than 23 games in a season over the last four years, the Pistons are a young team with a lot […]

Many NBA personnel love this time of the year because there are no games, free agency is pretty much over, Summer League just ended and it is finally time for that summer getaway with their family that they’ve been looking forward to. Ahead of training camp at the end of September, there really is not […]

Since being drafted first overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns has been the face of his team. In his eight seasons with Minnesota though, this organization has been to the playoffs on three different occasions, losing in the first-round each time. With Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and a handful […]