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There is more drama in the Brooklyn Nets’ organization than in the rest of 2022 NBA free agency. Three moves can change all of that. A year ago, Nets GM Sean Marks probably pictured himself relishing in Brooklyn’s triumph this Fourth of July weekend. He was likely hoping to celebrate whatever milestones his star-studded team […]

The Denver Nuggets are looking to round out their roster via 2022 NBA free agency. Nuggets GM Calvin Booth has now given head coach Michael Malone a pretty good squad. Denver has a variety of options to mix and match, especially with the acquisition of Bruce Brown. This was an important coup for the Nuggets. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks wasted no time getting busy during 2022 NBA free agency, and they’re not done yet. The Bucks made numerous moves when NBA free agency started last Thursday. Nearly all of them were centered on keeping key role players, which was the major concern during the post-draft depth chart, while also adding swingman […]

The Boston Celtics can still make a big splash in 2022 NBA free agency. Bigger than just Danilo Gallinari at least. Remember that in the city of Boston, the threshold for success is rather high. That is why, following the Celtics’ finest season in more than a decade, the topic of discussion has now shifted […]

For the first time ever, the Kansas City Chiefs will not have Tyreek Hill on their lineup, and that puts a lot of pressure on their receiving corps moving forward. The wide receiver demanded a trade in order to get his long-awaited payday, which the Miami Dolphins provided in the form of a four-year, $120 […]

Just two seasons removed from being a top-four team in the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers are all but revving up for a total rebuild. Dealing away Domantas Sabonis last season was the first big move. Next came shipping out Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics, and now, if rumors are to be believed, big […]

The San Antonio Spurs have blown up their roster, but that doesn’t mean they have to be awful this coming season. After the historic deal that sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks, it is crystal clear that the Spurs are committed to a total rebuild of their roster. This was further underscored by the […]

The Boston Celtics scored high when they scored Danilo Gallinari. It’s obvious that the Celtics needed scoring punch off the bench, and that’s exactly what they can expect from Gallinari. He will be 34 when he begins the season in green and white up in the Northwest, but the Italian sensation doesn’t need to carry […]

There’s no reason the Golden State Warriors should not at least try to get Kevin Durant back. Reuniting with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green shouldn’t be so bad, right? Kevin Durant caused a mess in the basketball world when has asked for a trade to leave the Brooklyn Nets. This came exactly three […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers made a play for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to join LeBron James, it would be nothing short of cataclysmic. In the end, however, having the big three of all big threes could be worth the chaos. Not long after Kyrie opted in to his player option with the Brooklyn […]

If the Miami Heat want to acquire Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, it will cost them. Here’s the rub — just when it seemed the Nets were in the clear after Kyrie Irving announced his op-in decision, Kevin Durant formally asks for a trade. Now, the Nets enter desperation mode. What once looked like […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might just pull off the coup of the offseason if they can find a way to sign P.J. Tucker. As a kicker, he may not be the only one going the Sixers’ way as they have their sights on two more guys. 2 players I have been told to watch out for […]

The Brooklyn Nets have to invest in two things: their superstars and their future. That means letting go of aging assets and avoiding depreciating free agents. Keep in mind that the Nets made the 2022 NBA Playoffs, but they got swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round. That was not supposed to happen. […]

In the last ten years, the NBA has seen a significant transition. Teams are shooting 3-pointers at a higher rate than ever before, and the game is moving much faster. Consequently, many teams are now on the hunt for excellent shooters. Thankfully, this year’s crop of free agents will have some of the top shooters […]

The Toronto Raptors bounced back from a horrific 2020-2021 season by finishing 5th in the Eastern Conference in 2021-2022. If they want to return to genuine title contention status, though, they need to make some moves in the 2022 NBA free agency period. First, the Raptors are well-positioned to contend now and in the future, […]

Baker Mayfield may never return to the field as a member of the Cleveland Browns. He implied as much as he spoke today to the media. I asked Baker Mayfield if there was any chance for a reconciliation with the Browns if they were without their quarterback this season. He said the Browns would have […]

In the span of one season, the New York Knicks went from being a top 4 team in the Eastern Conference to not even making it to the play-in tournament. They need more pieces, and they can obtain them through the 2022 NBA free agency period. The Knicks had a terrible 2021-2022 season. The majority […]

Kevon Looney is going to be a key free agent in the offseason, and it’ll be very interesting to see where he lands. Remember that Looney’s greatest season with the Warriors culminated in his third NBA Finals ring. He played a big role for the champions, too. Incredibly, he started 80 of the 82 games […]

Brooklyn Nets fans may just have a new go-to line amidst all the Kyrie Irving drama. The Brooklyn Nets point guard answered a question that all NBA fans have had on their minds the past few weeks. When speaking with Complex News’ Pierce Simpson on the red carpet at the BET Awards on Sunday night, […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have a shot at keeping Jalen Brunson after all. This came to light after both the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers seem to have dropped out of the Brunson sweepstakes. Early on, it seemed as though several other teams would try to sign Brunson, but on June 26, Marc Stein stated […]

By most intents and purposes, the Chicago Bulls had a successful 2021-2022 NBA season. In fact, they clinched a playoff berth after a five-year drought, and they looked like an elite team for much of the first few months of the campaign. This time, however, they need to step up again as they enter the […]

The Washington Commanders may have found the QB they’ve always wanted, and that guy is Carson Wentz. Wents is known for his powerful arm, but he has also brought with him a high level of football intelligence and an intense work ethic. The Commanders traded for him last March, and they hope he can stabilize […]

Is Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s arm as strong as Tom Brady’s? Tyreek Hill implied it, and New England Patriots executive Scott Pioli agrees. He doesn’t believe it’s a big deal. https://t.co/qWB6W843RR — The Dolphins Wire (@thedolphinswire) June 26, 2022 Tua Tagovailoa’s arm strength has become a hot topic, and new teammate Tyreek Hill recently […]

New York Mets hitter Francisco Lindor is playing through the pain of a broken finger. In fact, he is seemingly catching fire at the plate. In his previous seven games, the New York Mets’ shortstop registered a slash line of .300/.300/.567. He also hit two home runs, had seven RBIs, and scored three runs in […]

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero may have just inadvertently made a few enemies both in the NBA and in the rap world. In a rapid-fire interview with Complex Sports, covering a variety of questions on rap music and the NBA, Banchero gave Kanye West the boot when asked who had to go out of Kanye, […]

No change. That’s clear as the San Francisco 49ers are still dealing with Deebo Samuel’s trade request. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, things have remained in ‘status quo’ with the star wide receiver’s desire to leave the 49ers. “I’m told status quo is really when he reported to minicamp; that’s the last piece of news […]

The Golden State Warriors have a lot of decisions to make in free agency, but there’s one guy head coach Steve Kerr finds irreplaceable for the NBA champions. That guy is Kevon Looney. Kerr has noticed, and Looney has rewarded the multi-titled coach’s faith: “He’s been really good for us over the years, but this […]

James Jones and the Phoenix Suns did not pick anyone in the 2022 NBA Draft. They also might lose star center DeAndre Ayton in free agency. The 23-year-old Bahamian big man enters the free agency as one of the biggest names. The Suns can still match any offer that Ayton will be given up to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had fun during the 2022 NBA Draft. Maybe they had too much fun since they drafted both Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams. Take note that those are two different players. They just have the almost exact same name, and they are now on the exact same team. The Thunder picked Jalen […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans may be caught off guard by this. If Brian Windhorst is right, however, then LeBron James may leave the Lakers next year and rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers. That’s not a certainty or even a probability. Right now, it’s really more of a conspiracy theory. But admittedly, an interesting one, especially coming […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got each other’s backs. Star guard Ja Morant clapped back at Kendrick Perkins after the latter’s hot take about Grizzlies teammate Desmond Bane. It all started when Duke guard Trevor Keels was drafted No. 42 overall by the New York Knicks. After that, Perkins described Keels — an 18-year-old 6’5 guard out […]

Did the Miami Heat just draft a younger version of Nikola Jokic? That might be the case as rookie center Nikola Jovic speaks on comparisons with his fellow Serbian. The No. 27 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft has a lot of similarities with the reigning MVP. The most obvious one is their similar last […]

If Jaden Ivey is to be believed, then the Detroit Pistons may have hit the jackpot in the 2022 NBA Draft. The No. 5 overall pick has compared his game to not only Ja Morant and Russell Westbrook. He has even name-dropped Dwyane Wade and no less than Michael Jordan. Was it arrogance? Not really. […]

The Green Bay Packers are aching to give star QB Aaron Rodgers as much protection as possible. Second-year lineman Royce Newman wants to do just that. Newman had a bit of a rollercoaster rookie season with the Packers. He started 16 of their 17 games and played 1,084 snaps in his first NFL campaign. According […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to make a bit of noise in the offseason, and Lu Dort might be headed over to team up with Damian Lillard. Nothing is set in stone just yet. The Blazers are actually targeting Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby. Portland is willing to part with the No. 7 pick […]

The Houston Rockets are not taking off anytime soon. They will take time to rebuild, especially in this post-James-Harden era. And that time won’t go by fast. It will be a slow and slogging rebuild. Right now the blueprint in Houston is to acquire young players, shed hefty veteran contacts as much as possible, and […]

Luke Kennard was the top three-point shooter in the NBA last season, but that may not be enough to keep him as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. With one eye keeping tabs on the Kyrie Irving drama on the other side of the country, the Clippers have their other eye peeled for takers […]

Bradley Beal declined his $36.4 million player option, and the Washington Wizards are already spotting Monte Morris to come in and help keep their star guard. Beal enters unrestricted free agency by declining his hefty player option. He may receive a projected max salary of $43 million as a free agent. Additionally, he can also […]

Transitioning from the NBA to golf is paying off for JR Smith. The two-time NBA champion just showed off his newest ride on social media. He elicited a ton of reactions from fans and haters alike. https://twitter.com/TheRealJRSmith/status/1539740225303261184 Remember that a couple of months ago, Smith made headlines after signing a groundbreaking NIL (i.e., name, image, […]