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LeBron James continues to enjoy his offseason. After agreeing to a deal with Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers, James was off on a family vacation. TMZ spotted James in Italy aboard a yacht, which is further proof that James is living his best life. James is joining a young Lakers squad that should […]

Brad Wanamaker is getting his first crack at the NBA after spending years playing overseas. Although Wanamaker is a newcomer for the Boston Celtics, he’ll be wearing a familiar number. Wanamaker will don No. 9 for the Celtics, but this has nothing to do with the Celtics legend Rajon Rondo. Wanamaker pointed out that he […]

The Utah Jazz have agreed to a contract extension with Brazilian point guard, Raul Neto, according to a report from Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The two-year deal is worth $4.4 million. The Jazz did not wait for another team to make an offer to the restricted free agent. Perhaps, Neto didn’t have many potential […]

The Boston Celtics and restricted free agent Marcus Smart are progressing towards a new deal, per Keith Smith of RealGM. Smith also adds that as cap space in the league dries up, there is less urgency for a deal to get done. Smart is a glue guy for Brad Stevens’ Celtics and it’s likely that the […]

LaVar Ball is no stranger to making headlines. Recently, LaVar spoke to TMZ to discuss LeBron James’ signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. But he didn’t stop there. He went on to clown DeMarcus Cousins and the Golden State Warriors declaring the Lakers as the favorite to win the championship next Ball told TMZ: “The […]

DeMarcus Cousins is public enemy No. 1 in the NBA right now. After the star big man decided to leave the New Orleans Pelicans and sign a one-year deal with the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors, the backlash has been fierce. A number of fans feel that he is ruining the NBA by making […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired the biggest fish of free agency in LeBron James, but they may not be done. According to Get More Sports’ Chris Sheridan, the Lakers are exploring their options in regards to other stars, like Damian Lillard and John Wall. “A number of trade options are being considered by Lakers executives […]

Enes Kanter accepted his player option for the 2018-19 season. Although returning to the New York Knicks was part of Kanter’s plan, it’s not exactly how he envisioned next season. Enes Kanter, in an interview with MSG Networks, says of his decision to opt-in and stay with NYK: "I wished I signed even longer but […]

The Boston Celtics’ first-round pick in Robert Williams III is off to a rough start with the team. After dropping in the draft due to concerns about his work ethic, he’s done nothing to silence the critics. Most recently he missed a flight to Boston and subsequently missed team practices for summer league games. According […]

The Washington Wizards are currently figuring out how to fill out the rest of their roster. It appears they are looking to acquire veterans on the free agent market. According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, the Wizards are eyeing Jamal Crawford, Luc Mbah A Moute, Dante Cunningham, and Willie Reed. Additionally, Buckner reports […]

While bigger free agency news drops left and right, the Detroit Pistons quietly made a solid move that adds depth on the wing. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Glenn Robinson III has signed a two-year deal worth $8.3 million. Detroit has a team option in 2019-20. Robinson is coming off a shortened season […]

After recently being waived by the Los Angeles Lakers, Thomas Bryant was picked up by the Washington Wizards per Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania. Bryant played sparingly for the Lakers last season. The second-rounder out of Indiana University only appeared in 15 games and averaged fewer than five minutes per game. Bryant did receive reps for […]

Per an official team release, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially signed first-round pick Zhaire Smith. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Sixers acquired Smith’s draft rights after a draft day trade that saw the Sixers’ pick and Philly native, Mikal Bridges get shipped off to the Phoenix Suns. The Sixers also acquired […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite a busy offseason thus far. They landed the biggest free agent of the summer in LeBron James, but they haven’t gotten everyone on their wish list. The California-native Paul George was long expected to land in Los Angeles via free agency, but the All-Star opted to stay in […]

LeBron James’ new situation will come with its challenges. Finding chemistry with his new teammates is one the first challenges he’ll face. Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant believes that James’ ability to command the defense could lead to big changes for the young Lakers. Kobe to @stephenasmith on LeBron with Lakers core: 'They have […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is as in tune with LeBron James as almost anyone out there. He’s been covering the four-time MVP for long enough to have an idea of what he may be thinking. Recently, he’s suggested that James’ signing with the Los Angeles Lakers was a form of waving a white flag. Windhorst: "This is […]

Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers were far from finished after signing LeBron James over the weekend. In addition to the four-time MVP, the Lakers have added Lance Stephenson, JaVale McGee, and now, Rajon Rondo. The recent signings have led to a lot of chatter on social media. Many fans seem to think it’s […]

Al Jefferson’s long NBA career will continue next season, but it won’t be with the Indiana Pacers. According to Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania, the Pacers have released the 33-year-old big man. The Pacers are looking to clear out cap space with this move. Jefferson only spent two seasons in Indiana, playing sparingly. He was stuck […]

After LeBron James signed with the Lakers, Fox 8 News showed aerial footage of his Akron home. This video is a bit strange. The video cameras flying overhead and the tremendous media scrutiny on James proves just how big LeBron has become. He is a larger-than-life figure and he may be the most recognizable athlete […]

The Detroit Pistons have added a veteran point guard to increase their depth in the backcourt. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the Pistons and Jose Calderon have agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.4 million. The 36-year-old Spaniard is in the twilight of his career. Consequently, he doesn’t play big minutes anymore. He’s more […]

Tom Thibodeau has a penchant for bringing former Chicago Bulls to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He seems to place a high value on familiarity. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Thibodeau is keeping an eye on his former player Joakim Noah’s fluid situation in New York. Noah was exiled from the New York Knicks last […]

LeBron James agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, but Magic Johnson wasn’t the only one trying to recruit the superstar. The UFC took to Instagram to try and recruit James to an entirely different sport. Think about it, @KingJames A post shared by ufc (@ufc) on Jul 1, 2018 at […]

After the monumental signing of LeBron James, the Lakers are looking for another star to pair him with. Kawhi Leonard wants to fill that role. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, James’ signing has done nothing to change Leonard’s desire to land in Los Angeles. It’s hard to imagine why any player wouldn’t want to […]

The Dallas Mavericks have $5 million in cap space remaining and it’s expected that they will use this remaining space to sign longtime Maverick, Dirk Nowitzki per Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania. Earlier during the offseason, Nowitzki declined his $5 million team option so Dallas could have more salary cap flexibility. The future Hall of Famer […]

The Philadelphia 76ers still believe they are in play to sign LeBron James. Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports is reporting that Philly is strongly considering buying out Jerryd Bayless in order to clear cap space for James. A buyout of Bayless would clear enough space for the Sixers to offer LeBron a maximum contract. Bayless […]

Kevin Durant is staying put despite an opportunity to play with LeBron James. It appears that James is working on recruiting players to possibly join him in Los Angeles. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, Durant turned down an invitation to join James on the Lakers. The two-time NBA Finals MVP is staying with […]

Clint Capela is one of the best names on the free agent market this summer. The restricted free agent is set to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon per TNT’s David Aldridge. The Rockets still have the right to match any offer sheet signed by Capela. Capela is coming off a breakout […]

It’s still unclear where Kawhi Leonard will be playing basketball next season and beyond. According to reports from ESPN’s Ian Begley, several people within the 76ers organization feel that Philadelphia can hold onto the superstar long-term if they trade for him. Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News confirmed that Leonard would entertain the possibility […]

The Phoenix Suns parted ways with Tyler Ulis and apparently, their star player, Devin Booker is not happy about it. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports, Booker is upset with the Suns front office after they let go of his best friend. As Charania notes, Booker is eligible for the five-year maximum rookie extension. Ulis […]

JaVale McGee is coming off of his second straight championship with the Warriors. He has been an excellent fit for Golden State and has provided energy and athleticism, mostly off the bench. But McGee’s days with Golden State may be numbered. According to David Aldridge of TNT, the New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, and […]

LeBron James has made a nice living in the NBA. According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, James will eclipse $1 billion in earnings with his next NBA contract, which is expected to be announced over the next several days. Surprisingly enough, approximately 65 percent of those earnings have come in the form of endorsements. James […]

Joffrey Lauvergne who played 55 games for the San Antonio Spurs during the 2017-18 season is heading back to Europe. The 26-year-old Frenchman has declined his player option worth $1.6 million next season according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Additionally, Ismail Senol of BeIN Sports is reporting that Lauvergne is set to sign with the Turkish EuroLeague […]

The NBA offseason is usually a busy time for players who are searching for their next contract. Figuring out where to play can be a daunting task. But for firmly entrenched players with contracts for next season, the offseason can be a bit less serious. After Donovan Mitchell tweeted about possibly seeing Kevin Hart in […]

After a brief period of jubilation, reality came crashing down hard on New York Knicks and Rangers fans. After reports surfaced that team owner James Dolan may be preparing to sell the teams, these reports were quickly shot down. According to Ian Begley of ESPN, Madison Square Garden released a statement that read: “There are […]

The aura of the San Antonio Spurs is not lost on Lonnie Walker. According to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Walker was nearly overwhelmed when he entered San Antonio’s practice facility. Walker told Orsborn: “Honestly, my arms kind of got chills,” Walker said. “I still get chills down my back, seeing the names. I […]

LiAngelo Ball was not taken in the 2018 NBA Draft despite his best efforts, but his dreams of professional basketball are far from over. According to Nicola Lupo of Sportando, LiAngelo and his brother LaMelo are receiving interest from the Russian team, Khimki Moscow. Khimki Moscow has two different teams. The top team plays in […]

Free agency in the NBA is unlike any other sport. Players don’t just sit around and wait to hear who their team signs. Players often dive headfirst into the recruiting process. On Friday, Philadelphia 76ers’ star Ben Simmons took a shot at recruiting the crowned jewel of the 2018 offseason — LeBron James of the Cleveland […]

Gerald Green was an uplifting story for the Houston Rockets this season. After bouncing around the league in recent years, Green’s future looked bleak. But the Rockets needed a wing midseason and Green was available. Now, Green and the Rockets are planning to meet on July 1 in Los Angeles according to Chris Haynes of […]

Lonnie Walker is joining one of the most successful franchises in the NBA and it appears he had an awkward interaction with one of the organization’s most iconic players. In a tweet, Walker said that he embarrassed himself when he met the legend himself, Tim Duncan. I really just met Tim Duncan and I think […]