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The Dallas Mavericks turned down a proposal by the Atlanta Hawks to move up the NBA Draft. The Hawks had darted a potential swap of lefty wing Kent Bazemore and the No. 3 overall pick for veteran Mavs marksman Wesley Matthews and the No. 5 pick, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is under way and this year’s class is as electric as any other in recent memory. Follow along as the results for each team are announced today, with every team taking another step toward their future. Phoenix Suns: DeAndre Ayton — C (Arizona)A double-double machine with plenty of untapped potential, despite posting […]

Despite the Phoenix Suns being considered a lock to draft Arizona center DeAndre Ayton, the team could still consider potentially moving down in the draft to snatch European wonder Luka Doncic, a favorite of new head coach Igor Kokoskov, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. This move would absolutely shake the NBA Draft […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t help himself but jump into the LeBron James sweepstakes, despite being far from the United States, back in his native Greece for the offseason. Reddit user Excision translated the interview from a local newspaper, as The Greek Freak was prompted with the fact that no one is considering Milwaukee as […]

The Atlanta Hawks could be looking to rid themselves of two unwanted cap-space-hogging assets in point guard Dennis Schroder and small forward Kent Bazemore. Schroder is owed $46.5 million until 2021 and Bazemore upward of $37 million through 2020, which could prove rather difficult to move due to the long-term commitment. The Hawks have made […]

The Golden State Warriors could make a strong change to their starting lineup this offseason after being expected to let veteran starter Zaza Pachulia go, having gone rather unused in the postseason. New York Knicks center Kyle O’Quinn opted out of his $4.2 million player-option on Wednesday, which makes him an unrestricted free agent this […]

Rumors of Karl-Anthony Towns being upset with head coach Tom Thibodeau have dissipated after the end of their postseason, now presenting a different situation. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Minnesota Timberwolves center has not asked for a trade and could start extension talks in the near future. “Thibodeau and Towns have spoken […]

Throw in the Dallas Mavericks to the list of teams to make a run for the Marcus Smart sweepstakes, joining the Sacramento Kings, the Denver Nuggets, and the Indiana Pacers in a group that will try to pry the ace defender from the Boston Celtics, according to Mike Fisher of 247 Sports. The Mavs are […]

The San Antonio Spurs have remained relatively mum on the trade market, not shopping disgruntled star Kawhi Leonard, but only listening at theis points of the offseason, according to Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports. Like any other team would in their position, the Spurs are doing their due diligence on this matter, waiting for an […]

The Golden State Warriors have received some major backlash after winning two championships in their two years since the acquisition of Kevin Durant. While commissioner Adam Silver has put rules in place to entice players to stay with their original teams, he warns this franchise would have found a way to get Durant whether their […]

Villanova Wildcats prospect Donte DiVincenzo has had to deal with his share of scrutiny since declaring for the NBA Draft. Whether it was his questionable tweets as a kid from Delaware or his decision to declare following a championship season, the 6-foot-5 spark plug has dealt with it all. Yet some of the questions from […]

Boston Celtics hybrid guard Marcus Smart will be one of the most coveted commodities in the restricted free agent market, but the gritty defensive ace isn’t as focused on his trade value, with other issues taking more relevance. Yet the Oklahoma State product sees himself being retained by the team, hoping president Danny Ainge is […]

The L.A. Clippers are willing to put their future assets on the line to compete with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes. In turn, the San Antonio Spurs will have a big decision to make. According to Kelly Iko of USA TODAY Sports, team advisor Jerry West will spearhead the charge in […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith fanned the flames a little more this morning after a reported meeting between San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard reportedly met with head coach Gregg Popovich to address his impending future. The longtime morning show personality said what’s perhaps the most clear cut revelation, which is Leonard telling Pop straight to […]

The San Antonio Spurs will try all pull all the stops to reel in their prized cornerstone player in Kawhi Leonard, but the city and its fans are also willing to chip in, hoping every bit will help The Klaw feel right at home. Even the San Antonio Zoo now has expressed support for Kawhi […]

Despite recent reports of Kawhi Leonard being “irate” at coach Gregg Popovich and teammate Tony Parker for their comments, the San Antonio Spurs still remain “hopeful” that a reconciliation is still possible, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. “The Spurs haven’t given up hope of reconciling with Leonard, league sources say, though it is unclear if […]

The Chicago Bulls could be aggressive players in this upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, likely looking to potentially trade up to snag Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. “Whether or not the Bulls will sacrifice a future asset for the potential trade-up needed to land the Texas big man […]

The Charlotte Hornets’ salary-cap decision to trade center Dwight Howard might have been beyond what the numbers dictate but also fixing some potential issues in the locker room. According to former player-turned-analyst Brendan Haywood, the Hornets locker room had just about had it with Howard’s antics. “Guys were just sick and tired of his act,” said […]

The Toronto Raptors will see a slew of moves this offseason after former head coach Dwane Casey was sacked after getting swept out of the playoffs, allowing for the Nick Nurse regime to begin. Nurse’s post is expected to be just the first of transactions the team makes in the summer, as this core has […]

The Golden State Warriors will have a first-round selection for the third time in the past six years with the 28th overall pick, but it was six years ago that the franchise made one of their most important additions. The 2012 NBA Draft had a chest box of picks — two in the first round […]

The Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a trade to send center Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets for Timofey Mozgov, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nets will include two future second-round picks and cash compensation going to the Hornets in exchange for Howard, who has a $23.8 million expiring contract. This is a clear salary-dump […]

Kyrie Irving remains noncommittal to the Boston Celtics only a season after getting traded to the city he called “a special place” upon landing there last summer after a divorce with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 26-year-old star won’t sign an extension this summer, given the extra $80 million he stands to make by signing in […]

In an interesting shake of events, the meeting between San Antonio Spurs maligned star Kawhi Leonard and head coach Gregg Popovich was not a direct response to the recent rumors of him seeking a potential trade, but rather one that had been scheduled for weeks, according to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. The two […]

European phenom Luka Doncic has moved into the Atlanta Hawks’ radar as a potential No. 3 overall selection, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 19-year-old is the youngest-ever EuroLeague MVP, recently walking away with some added hardware with his Spanish club Real Madrid. The Hawks will consider the likes of Duke’s Marvin Bagley III and […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made point guard Dennis Schroder available in trade talks, according to Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated. The news come at the heels of Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr. becoming the likely pick of preference, conflicted by several potential options to pick from at the No. 3 overall slot. Schroder’s attitude […]

NBA Draft prospect Mo Bamba has refused to work out for the Memphis Grizzlies, despite being slated to be one of the top five picks this Thursday. The Texas Longhorn made it clear that he has no interest in becoming a piece of their franchise, according to ESPN draft expert Jonathan Givony. Via ESPN’s John […]

Steve Clifford concluded a five-year run with the Charlotte Hornets with another season out of the playoffs, but in retrospects, the Hornets could have made it, had they drafted the right rookie. According to ESPN draft expert Jonathan Givony, the former coach was hellbent on selecting Louisville phenom Donovan Mitchell, but was overrulled by others […]

As the NBA Draft approaches, it is no secret that teams will try and make a play for Boston Celtics hybrid guard Marcus Smart, who proved a catalyst of the team’s success in the postseason after suffering an injury to delay his playoff run. NBA Insider Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports said during the Toucher […]

The Golden State Warriors finally have a first-round selection in this year’s NBA Draft, but that won’t keep them from following a two-year tradition of trying their luck by purchasing a second-round pick. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said during a recent episode of On The Clock that the Warriors will be on the market for a second […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a prime opportunity to reel in more talent through the NBA Draft this season with the 5th overall selection. A potential candidate to slide down the lottery is Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who despite only averaging a mere 10.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, boasts an exceptional ceiling, […]

Jamal Crawford will approach this free agency period having learned from previous mistakes. Only a year ago, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year chose to sign a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, while teams like the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors courted his services. The gamble resulted on his third-worst […]

Trae Young might be lacking a few NBA skills in the eyes of scouts and front office personnel, but confidence is surely not one of them. The Oklahoma Sooners sensation was prompted with a rather interesting question as a guest on The Dan Patrick Show, asking how he’d do in a shooting contest against two […]

Marvin Bagley has been climbing up NBA Draft boards with every work out, and while he’s been rumored to go as high as No. 2 to the Sacramento Kings, that is simply not good enough for him. The Duke standout is hoping to outshine every one of his draft mates, including top prospect and brandmate […]

The L.A. Clippers could potentially wind up getting the better of the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason in the midst of the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes, reportedly better suited to trade for the injury-maligned 26-year-old star. “I’m hearing that the Clippers have a better chance at this deal than the Lakers,” said former NBA player Brendan […]

The Washington Wizards could be on the market for their 15th overall selection, if other teams would be willing to take on some of their expiring contracts, according to Ben Standig of The Sports Capitol. “The Wizards have five players with expiring contracts, including starters Marcin Gortat and Markieff Morris. Gortat’s $13.56 million salary for […]

In the midst of the recent rumors surrounding the San Antonio Spurs, star forward Kawhi Leonard is reportedly 100 percent healthy and fully recovered from his problematic quad injury, according to Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports (via Adam Kaufman of WBZ News Radio). The information is coming through his circle, which was likely the source […]

The Los Angeles Lakers still remain the overwhelming favorites to sign LeBron James, but outside factors could be helping this superteam in the making. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has been working behind the scenes, telling people that James would not want to come to Houston, but wants […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter has never been lauded for his defense, but not many players are able to go through his 6-foot-11, 245-pound body that easily. However, Kanter isn’t used to guarding someone that makes Muggsy Bogues look like Yao Ming. Take this kid at an Arlington Heights camp who managed to […]

The San Antonio Spurs will be receiving calls left and right on their star forward Kawhi Leonard, but those will be put on hold until the organization has their differences sorted out with the 26-year-old. Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin gave some insight on how the Spurs plan to handle this situation “San […]