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Prior to the start of free agency, there were expectations Chris Paul would exercise his player option but ultimately re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Instead, Paul opted in and was shockingly traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for numerous role players and prospects. With the Rockets looking to dethrone the Golden State Warriors […]

At this stage in the offseason, all teams are usually filling out the remainder of their training camp rosters in anticipation for the 2017-18 NBA season. However, this year was quite different as Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. After Irving was traded to the Boston Celtics, he joins Gordon Hayward and […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets acquired D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov for Brook Lopez and the No. 27 pick. With the Nets looking to acquire young prospects and draft picks, it has come at the expense of acquiring untradeable contracts. Just two years removed from being the second overall pick in […]

After LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined Dwyane Wade for the 2010-11 NBA season, the Miami Heat lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals. However, they won two of the next three championships against the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs before James left for the Cleveland Cavaliers. During this time, […]

At this point in the offseason, all 30 teams are usually quietly preparing for the 2017-18 NBA season. However, it was quite different this year as Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, the league has opened an investigation on the Los Angeles Lakers at the request of the Indiana Pacers. With […]

As the New York Knicks have dominated the headlines this offseason, they do have some young prospects on the roster should they ultimately embrace a full rebuild. Led by Kristaps Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez and Mindaugas Kuzminskas also showed potential in their rookie seasons. Before the 2017-18 NBA season begins, Porzingis and Kuzminskas matched up against […]

During the 2016-17 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers were contemplating whether to trade Nerlens Noel or Jahlil Okafor. They ultimately traded Noel to the Dallas Mavericks for Andrew Bogut, Justin Anderson, and a 2017 protected first round draft pick. With the Mavericks retooling, the 23-year-old was considered a building piece after signing Harrison Barnes to […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, players are currently revealing their face scans and ratings for NBA 2K18. While most players believe their ratings should be higher, there is one player who has decided not to release his prior to training camp. After Ronnie 2K DMed Ben Simmons his screenshot, the Philadelphia 76ers forward had […]

Since last year’s trade deadline, there were multiple reports about Paul George wanting to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. In the end, the Indiana Pacers ultimately traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, the Pacers reportedly filed charges against the Lakers for […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season quickly approaches, there is no clarity on Carmelo Anthony’s future with the New York Knicks. With Anthony willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets, the Knicks new front office is patiently evaluating their options. With more than 100 kids at the Mack Sports Complex wearing the No. […]

After eight seasons with the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard requested a trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Ultimately, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers prior to the 2012-13 NBA season after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back. In Howard’s lone season with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, it is well-documented […]

Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers selecting Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick, his father, LaVar Ball, dominated the headlines. From his controversial statements to Big Baller Brand, Ball has become a polarizing figure in all of sports. According to ESPN, Jay-Z has bought three pairs of Big Baller Brand shoes to show support: […]

Founded by Ice Cube, the BIG3 league provides an opportunity for basketball fans around the country to see their favorite players once again. In its first year, Allen Iverson, Charles Oakley, Gary Payton, and Julis Erving are just a few players who are involved. As numerous retired players are interested in joining the three-on-three competition, […]

In Joakim Noah’s final season with the Chicago Bulls, he only averaged 4.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists as the team’s sixth man. While his productivity was declining, the New York Knicks still signed him to a four-year, $72 million deal last summer. During Noah’s first season in his hometown, he underwent a left […]

After the conclusion of the 2016-17 NBA season, there were expectations Chris Paul would exercise his player option and re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Instead, he shocked the basketball world as he opted in and was traded to the Houston Rockets. With James Harden and strong role players in place, Paul ultimately felt the […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there is plenty of optimism for the Los Angeles Lakers after selecting Lonzo Ball at the 2017 NBA Draft. After a poor debut at the Las Vegas Summer League, Ball averaged a near triple-double and received the Most Valuable Player award. With teams currently filling out the remainder of […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, the New York Knicks have dominated the headlines with Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. While it appears Porzingis’ future with the Knicks is stable since Phil Jackson is no longer the team’s President, Carmelo Anthony is reportedly still eyeing the Houston Rockets. As teams are filling out their training […]

At this point in the offseason, teams are filling out the remainder of their rosters for the 2017-18 NBA season. For the Orlando Magic, they have remained relatively quiet since signing Arron Afflalo, Jonathon Simmons, and Marreese Speights in free agency. However, according to Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News, the Magic are close to […]

When Harry Giles attended Wesleyan Christian Academy in North Carolina in 2013, he quickly established himself as a projected first overall pick when he was finally eligible for the draft. Unfortunately, he has already undergone three separate knee surgeries and eventually was the 20th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Throughout sports history, there […]

Originally the 24th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks traded Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Atlanta Hawks just two years later. After limited minutes in his first season with the Hawks, Hardaway Jr. averaged 14.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists for the 2016-17 NBA season. While the Hawks extended […]

For the first time in 19 years, the San Antonio Spurs headed into the 2016-17 NBA season without Tim Duncan. However, Kawhi Leonard took another step in his development after averaging 25.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. With another 50-plus wins season in the books, the Spurs met the Golden State Warriors in the […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick. Despite struggling in the first game, Ball averaged a near triple-double as he was named the Las Vegas Summer League Most Valuable Player. With the 2017-18 NBA season approaching, all the attention remains on Ball. According to Nina […]

After spending the first 15 seasons of his career with the Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce is retiring as a member of the 17-time champions after signing in free agency. Originally the 10th overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, Pierce averaged 21.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca revealed Pierce’s No. […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers surprised most by acquiring Brook Lopez and the No. 27 overall pick (Kyle Kuzma) for D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov. Shortly after, President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka selected Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick and established him as […]

To begin the offseason, the Los Angeles Clippers traded Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. It was a surprising move as Paul was expected to opt out and sign a new deal to stay in Los Angeles. With Paul joining James Harden in the backcourt, there are questions about how they will coexist considering both […]

Since Anthony Davis’ arrival to the New Orleans Pelicans for the 2012-13 NBA season, the team has seemingly been hit with injuries to the entire roster. Last season, the Pelicans received their second hardship from the league after four players missed at least three games. Heading into the new season, the Pelicans and New Orleans […]

For the 2016-17 NBA season, there were numerous outstanding individual performances. In an extremely tight race, Russell Westbrook won the Most Valuable Player award after averaging 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the sixth spot in the Western Conference. Heading into the new season, Westbrook has help […]

Since Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States, the news has been well documented. With Trump blaming ‘both sides’ for the violence that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend, numerous athletes have spoken up about his latest comments. After LeBron James shared his opinions on the situation at his annual foundation […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball (No. 2), Kyle Kuzma (No. 27), Josh Hart (No. 30), and Thomas Bryant (No. 42). While all the attention is on Ball, Kuzma and Hart are expected to make immediate contributions heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. As the Lakers open the new […]

After making a solid jump from his rookie to sophomore seasons, Rodney Hood only averaged 12.7 points and 3.4 rebounds in 59 games. With Gordon Hayward signing with the Boston Celtics in free agency, an opportunity has emerged for Hood, who is eligible for a contract extension. According to Benjamin Mehic of Deseret News, Hood’s […]

After finishing the 2016-17 NBA season with a 31-51 record, the Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the most aggressive teams during the offseason. In hopes of ending their 13-year playoff drought, the Timberwolves acquired Jimmy Butler and signed Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, and Jamal Crawford. Along with Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, the Timberwolves have […]

Earlier in the offseason, NBA commissioner Adam Silver discussed the potential of expansion. While there are numerous destinations, Seattle is the city that has been heavily mentioned. 10 years ago, the Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City. Since then, there have been numerous reports about different teams relocating to a new arena, but it has […]

At the start of free agency, numerous teams were reportedly interested in Otto Porter, considering the limited market at the small forward position. However, since Porter was a restricted free agent, the Washington Wizards had the ability to match any offers for the four-year forward. One of the teams interested in Porter was the Sacramento […]

Earlier in the week, it was reported European team Ryer Venezia was blocking Julyan Stone from signing with the Charlotte Hornets. While Stone does not have an NBA opt-out clause in his current deal, he asked the team to release him so he can be closer to his ill father. Since the report, negotiations are […]

For most of the offseason, it has been well-documented Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks are looking to part ways. However, with Anthony having a no-trade clause, he is only eyeing the Houston Rockets as the Knicks are reportedly not too interested in Ryan Anderson’s remaining three-year, $60 million deal. At this point, it […]

In 14 NBA seasons, Dennis Rodman established himself as one of the greatest defenders and rebounders in league history. Six years ago, the Detroit Pistons retired his No. 10 jersey and he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. During Rodman’s Hall of Fame career, he played for five different teams including the […]

After a successful 2015-16 NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, Boban Marjanovic signed a three-year, $21 million deal with the Detroit Pistons. While the 7’3″ center was expected to be Andre Drummond’s backup, he played limited minutes in just 35 games for head coach Stan Van Gundy. Heading into the new season, Van Gundy […]

When the New York Knicks were on the clock at the 2017 NBA Draft, there were numerous options available with the eighth overall pick: Frank Ntilikina, Dennis Smith Jr., and Malik Monk. While many felt Monk would be an ideal fit, former President Phil Jackson ultimately selected Ntilikina. As the new front office led by […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks selected Frank Ntilikina (No. 8), Damyean Dotson (No. 44), and Ognjen Jaramaz (No. 58). Just a week later, the Knicks and President Phil Jackson mutually agreed to part ways. With Steve Mills being promoted to President and Scott Perry named the general manager, there may be […]