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In today’s NBA, there are numerous big men who are — or at least trying to — expand their shooting range. For example, during Brook Lopez’s first eight seasons with the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets, he only attempted 31 three-pointers. However, that quickly changed during the 2016-17 NBA season as he went 134-of-387 (34 percent) from […]

When Stan Van Gundy became the head coach and President of Basketball Operations in 2014, the Detroit Pistons made great strides until the 2016-17 NBA season. After a 12-win improvement and making the playoffs for the first time in six seasons, there were expectations the Pistons would continue to take steps forward. Unfortunately, Detroit finished […]

During the 2013-14 NBA season, former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson was named the team’s president. With 13 championship rings as a head coach and player, there was great optimism for New York as they could build around Carmelo Anthony, who was in his third season with the team. Unfortunately, […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks entertained trade offers for Kristaps Porzingis. After the second-year forward reportedly missed his exit meeting, former President Phil Jackson wanted to take the franchise in a different direction. On the HoopsHype Podcast, Peter Vecsey revealed Jackson was attempting to trade Porzingis for the first overall […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Brook Lopez and the No. 27 overall pick from the Brooklyn Nets. With the additional first round draft pick, the Lakers selected Kyle Kuzma, where many felt he was chosen too high by President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka. […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, the Los Angeles Clippers will begin a new era without Chris Paul. After trading for Paul in 2011, the franchise had high hopes of winning their first championship, but never advanced past the Western Conference semifinals. To begin the offseason, the nine-time All-Star was traded to the Houston Rockets […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, teams are filling out their rosters in anticipation for training camp. Over the last few years, one of the many traditions leading up to the new season has been NBA 2K releasing player ratings on social media. With Kyrie Irving named NBA 2K18’s cover athlete, Giannis Antetokounmpo has released […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season quickly approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have undergone numerous changes during the offseason. In President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka’s first offseason together, they drafted Lonzo Ball, traded for Brook Lopez, and signed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. As for the Clippers, they re-signed […]

At the end of every NBA season, there are questions if it is the last one for Manu Ginobili as a member of the San Antonio Spurs. After losing to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, the 40-year-old received a standing ovation in what was perhaps the final game of his career. […]

After winning two championships and the 2011 Sixth Man of the Year award with the Los Angeles Lakers, Lamar Odom has faced a lot of adversity. It has almost been two years since Odom was found unconscious at a brothel and he recently shared his journey on The Players’ Tribune. At 37 years old, the […]

As teams are filling out their training camp rosters for the 2017-18 NBA season, there is still no resolution to Carmelo Anthony’s future with the New York Knicks. While Anthony continues to be linked with the Houston Rockets in hopes of joining Chris Paul and James Harden, it is unclear if the team’s new front […]

After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz. Since retirement, Bryant is focusing on building up his businesses as well as story-telling, which was featured on ESPN during the 2017 NBA playoffs. While Bryant recently went viral for #MambaThick, his greatest moments came before […]

At the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Philadelphia 76ers by selecting D’Angelo Russell with the second overall pick. As a result, the Sixers ultimately chose Jahlil Okafor ahead of Kristaps Porzingis. While Okafor earned All-Rookie First Team honors by averaging 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds, he suffered a disappointing sophomore season. […]

After unstable situations with the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns, Isaiah Thomas finally found a home with the Boston Celtics at the 2014-15 trade deadline. Against all odds, Thomas has established himself as one of the league’s best players after averaging 28.9 points and 5.9 assists this past season. Armed with a championship-caliber team and […]

Even before Lonzo Ball was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick at the 2017 NBA Draft, all the attention was on him. From Ball’s pass-first mentality to his father’s antics, the former UCLA product enters the 2017-18 NBA season with plenty to prove. At the Las Vegas Summer League, Ball […]

Over the last couple of weeks, there have been multiple reports regarding the Minnesota Timberwolves offering Andrew Wiggins a five-year, $150 million contract extension. However, there is one more step before the Timberwolves even offer the long-term deal. According to the Associated Press, owner Glen Taylor is prepared to offer Wiggins a long-term deal, but […]

From the 60th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft to being one of the league’s shortest players, Isaiah Thomas has defied the odds through seven seasons. After unstable situations with the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns, Thomas has found a home with the Boston Celtics. This past season, Thomas averaged 28.9 points and 5.9 […]

At the NBA Africa Games tour, Dirk Nowitzki and Kristaps Porzingis spent time together and developed a relationship. When Nowitzki was selected by the Dallas Mavericks (via Milwaukee Bucks) in the 1998 NBA Draft, he was one of the few international players to make the jump and paved the way for future generations. 17 years […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to make the playoffs for the first time in two years. Unlike the previous seasons, there is great pressure as DeMarcus Cousins is set to become an unrestricted free agent and Anthony Davis may want to play in a winning situation. While the […]

To begin the decade, there was a major buzz surrounding the Brooklyn Nets with new ownership and acquiring Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce from the Boston Celtics. However, in order to acquire the two aging All-Stars, the Nets gave up numerous assets and were never true championship contenders. For the past two seasons, the Nets […]

At last year’s NBA trade deadline, the New Orleans Pelicans acquired DeMarcus Cousins for Tyreke Evans, Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway, and 2017 first round and second round draft picks. Unfortunately, they failed to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season. With the 2017-18 NBA season approaching, Cousins is focusing on losing weight at this […]

Throughout the years, there have been countless stories about Kobe Bryant’s legendary work ethic during his 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Through these stories, it has not only inspired his peers but basketball fans around the world. Originally the second overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, Jay Williams remembers his first matchup […]

In August, teams are filling out the remainder of their rosters in anticipation for the 2017-18 NBA season. With numerous All-Star players moving to the Western Conference via trade and free agency, the Eastern Conference is considerably weak as Kyrie Irving’s future with the Cleveland Cavaliers remains uncertain. As the new season is still months […]

At this time of the offseason, NBA players are either vacationing or preparing for the 2017-18 NBA season. However, this year was different as Kyrie Irving reportedly requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers despite making three consecutive NBA Finals appearances. While Irving has a list of preferred destinations, he does not have a no-trade […]

Since the Los Angeles Lakers selected Julius Randle with the seventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Nick Young has been one of the very few teammates he has played with in all of his three seasons. As Young signed with the defending champion Golden State Warriors in free agency, they are still friends […]

After four seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, JJ Redick signed a one-year, $23 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite receiving long-term deals from numerous teams, the 33-year-old ultimately liked the challenge of trying to make the postseason with the young core of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Markelle Fultz. Before signing with the […]

After a successful 2016-17 NBA season, the Washington Wizards are poised to threaten the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. By taking the Celtics to seven games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Wizards re-signed John Wall and Otto Porter while adding Tim Frazier, Mike Scott, and Jodie Meeks. While superstars are looking to join forces […]

At the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected D’Angelo Russell with the second overall pick. The Ohio State product was viewed as Kobe Bryant’s successor, but after just two seasons, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Brook Lopez and Kyle Kuzma. While there were heated debates about the trade, […]

Every year, the top prospects in every sport usually sign with major brands like Nike, Adidas, or Under Armour. However, Lonzo Ball is unlike any prospect after being selected with the second overall pick at the 2017 NBA Draft. After Ball’s father met with the major brands and could not come to an agreement, the […]

At the 2017 NBA trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks acquired Nerlens Noel from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Andrew Bogut, Justin Anderson, and a 2017 protected first round pick. In 22 appearances, Noel averaged 8.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 22.0 minutes. When Noel became a restricted free agent on July 1, […]

In 2013, the Los Angeles Clippers hired Doc Rivers as head coach and President of Basketball Operations after a successful stint with the Boston Celtics. Since then, the Clippers have gone 217-111 in the regular season, but only 18-22 in the postseason. After trading Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, the Clippers have made another […]

To begin the 2017 NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were heavily linked with Paul George, who was eyeing a return to his hometown after seven seasons with the Indiana Pacers. As the Lakers debated trading young prospects versus waiting until next year’s free agency, the Oklahoma City Thunder shockingly acquired George in exchange for […]

For the past decade, basketball fans around the world have debated who the better player is: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James. The discussion was reignited when Michael Jordan chose Bryant over James due to the number of championships. As Bryant is one year removed from his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick. With Ball being the team’s point guard of the future, President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka traded D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets to create cap space for 2018 free […]

In late July, the NBA slows down significantly as teams are looking to fill out the remainder of their rosters for the 2017-18 regular season. However, this year was much different as Kyrie Irving reportedly requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers despite three consecutive NBA Finals appearances. With LeBron James’ future uncertain as he […]

After Kristaps Porzingis skipped his exit interview with then-New York Knicks President Phil Jackson to finish the 2016-17 NBA season, there were numerous trade rumors surrounding the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. With the Knicks and Jackson parting ways shortly after, the focus is back on Carmelo Anthony’s uncertain future as he […]

As teams are attempting to duplicate the success of the Golden State Warriors, there is one team who has gone in the opposite direction of small ball in the New Orleans Pelicans. After acquiring DeMarcus Cousins at last year’s trade deadline, he joined Anthony Davis in hopes of establishing the league’s most dominant frontcourt duo. […]

After being traded to the New York Knicks during the 2010-11 NBA season, Carmelo Anthony had high hopes of leading them to championship contention. However, the Knicks have failed to make the NBA playoffs the past four seasons. While the Knicks and Phil Jackson parted ways earlier in the offseason, Anthony’s future remains uncertain. With […]