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The Oklahoma City Thunder shipped Paul George out of town after the 6-foot-9 forward requested for a trade a few days ago. Now George will suit up with the Los Angeles Clippers alongside reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. Russell Westbrook, unfortunately, has once again been left in the dust. The Thunder acquiring a massive package […]

Kawhi Leonard did the unprecedented, leaving the Toronto Raptors just 22 days after he led them to their first ever NBA championship. The reigning Finals MVP chose to go home, and play in his hometown for the Los Angeles Clippers. And Raptors head coach Nick Nurse completely understands why Leonard did what he did. “I […]

Dallas Mavericks sophomore Kostas Antetokounmpo pulled off a Giannis-esque Euro step against shot-blocking specialist Jarrett Allen of the Brooklyn Nets during their Summer League game on Saturday. Big brother took notice: 👀 @Kostas_ante13 https://t.co/BeAYDogwWD — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) July 6, 2019 Perhaps a little revenge for Allen’s rejection of one of The Greek Freak’s dunks […]

The Chicago Bulls have a lot of young players to develop and new additions to incorporate for their upcoming 2019-20 campaign. Likewise, Jim Boylen will have his first full training camp as the team’s head coach. With this, Boylen is reportedly looking to take advantage of the Summer League to establish his system, per Sam […]

The Chicago Bulls officially welcomed Thaddeus Young after announcing they had inked the undersized power forward to a deal. In response, Young thanked the Bulls for the warm welcome. Thanks for having me…. #itsofficial https://t.co/vPxfD0yRTc — THAD YOUNG (@yungsmoove21) July 6, 2019 The Bulls, however, did not disclose the terms of the deal per team […]

The Indiana Pacers and Kevin Pritchard have been busy making moves in the offseason. One of their key additions is scoring swingman TJ Warren, whom they acquired from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for mere cash considerations and the 32nd pick in the 2019 draft. Kevin Pritchard, Indiana’s president of basketball operations, recently explained why […]

The Los Angeles Clippers dropped a bomb on the NBA after they acquired Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder, which they then used to lure in reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. After the dust had settled, George took it to Instagram to show some love and appreciation to Oklahoma City. He even gave a special […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the L.A. Clippers changed the landscape of the NBA with their blockbuster acquisitions this summer. Dwyane Wade knows this. The Lakers acquired Anthony Davis in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans to form a superstar tandem with LeBron James in the Purple and Gold. The Clippers, likewise, shocked the […]

While Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard prefers having the same group of guys year in and year out, he also thinks that change is good for the team. Lillard evaluates the #Blazers offseason so far "If it was up to me, the team would stay the same for the rest of my career, but […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder helped facilitate the earth-shattering move that sent the NBA into a league-wide frenzy by trading Paul George to the L.A. Clippers. This deal eventually helped the Clippers land Kawhi Leonard to form a two-way superstar tandem on their side of Hollywood. According to former NBA player Kendrick Perkins, the deal had […]

The Los Angeles Clippers sent the entire basketball world into a frenzy after it acquired both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The move was certainly out of left field as many speculated that the Leonard sweepstakes was down to the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers. However, […]

Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement to sign Quinn Cook to a 2-year, $6-million deal. Free agent guard Quinn Cook has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $6 million deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 6, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers sent the NBA world into a frenzy after pulling off two massive shockers on Saturday morning, acquiring both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The addition of this two-way superstar pairing instantly makes the Clippers heavy favorites to win the NBA championship next season. Clippers Nation is definitely ecstatic for what’s to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers managed to pulled off a two-part shocker on Saturday night. Not only did they land the biggest fish in free agency in reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, they also acquired Paul George in a blockbuster deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the addition of Leonard and George, the Clippers now […]

The race for the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes came down to the defending champion Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Prior to Saturday’s league-shattering announcement, reports from every single news outlet claim that the Clippers were already out of the race and that Leonard’s decision was essentially down to the Raptors […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going to see a familiar face in Greivis Vasquez on the sidelines for their Summer League campaign this year. The team’s former starting point guard is apparently one of the Pelicans’ assistant coaches in Summer League, per Fletcher Mackel of WDSU: Former NOLA (Hornets) guard Greivis Vasquez is serving as […]

The New York Knicks have one roster spot remaining after forward Luke Kornet moved on to the Chicago Bulls. Marc Berman of The New York Post reports that veteran forward Lance Thomas will likely land the 15th and last spot on the roster. Knicks have one slot remaining on 15-man roster and with Kornet to […]

After spending some time away from the game of basketball, Alex Abrines is back. He will not, however, return to the NBA for the 2019-20 season. Instead, the 25-year old guard will take his talents back home to Spain. Home of Glory broke the news on Twitter that Abrines will sign with Barcelona, the team […]

The first days of free agency came storming through with massive blockbuster deals and plenty of players on the move to new homes. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan agreed to join forces in Brooklyn. Jimmy Butler agreed to sign with the Miami Heat. Kemba Walker took his talents to Boston. However, reigning Finals MVP […]

The entire basketball world is awaiting for Kawhi Leonard’s decision on where he will take his talents next season, and it should come within the next few days. As Leonard’s decision looms, Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times reports that a $10,000 bet came in on the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2020 […]

The Miami Heat finally completed their acquisition of All-Star guard Jimmy Butler after contract issues stalled the process. The final deal came in the form of a four-way blockbuster that included the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers as the other two teams. Miami sent Hassan Whiteside to the Blazers, and Josh Richardson […]

The New York Knicks want to have as much cap space as possible heading into free agency. They recently made some cost-cutting moves by declining the team options for former first-round picks Henry Ellenson and John Jenkins: The New York Knicks have declined the team options on Henry Ellenson and John Jenkins, league sources told […]

A Kevin Durant-New York Knicks marriage has always been the rumor throughout the entire 2018-19 season. But Durant’s Achilles injury has since diminished their stance as the favorites and other teams have emerged as strong contenders to land the two-time Finals MVP. New York, however, is not out of the race just yet. According to […]

Free agency madness is about to start in a few hours, and one of the biggest fish in this year’s market is free agent forward Kevin Durant. Durant has been linked to several teams – both of which include the two New York-based squads, the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. In a report […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden has been in the midst of an Adidas promotional tour in China, which caused him to miss the NBA Awards Show. His trip, however, took a bit of a sour turn after a traffic enforcer reportedly stopped him in the middle of the road for a traffic violation on Saturday […]

The Boston Celtics are not extending a qualifying offer to point guard P.J. Dozier, thus making him an unrestricted free agent, Tim Bontempts of ESPN reports. The Boston Celtics are declining to extend a qualifying offer to PJ Dozier, who’ll become an unrestricted free agent, league source tells ESPN. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) June 29, […]

One of the priorities of the Sacramento Kings this off-season is searching for their man in the middle. Former Kings franchise center DeMarcus Cousins is also on the search for a team that will give him another shot. A reunion, perhaps? Cousins is reportedly open to it, per Jason Jones of The Athletic, but the […]

During a local basketball camp in his hometown of Athens, Greece, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo took the opportunity to explain to his local countrymen that his Euro step is not a travel. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzR4B_Ll_2m/ The Greak Freak received plenty of criticism over this particular issue throughout the 2018-19 season. His long strides make it difficult […]

Olrando Magic guard Jerian Grant could be on the move once again. The Magic are reportedly declining the qualifying offer for the 26-year old point guard, making him an unrestricted free agent, per David Aldridge of The Athletic. Orlando Magic will decline qualifying offer on PG Jerian Grant, per source. — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June […]

Carmichael Dave of KHTK Sports reports that the Sacramento Kings and free agent center Dewayne Dedmon have mutual interest, though nothing has been set yet between both parties. Interest between the Sacramento Kings and free agent center Dewayne Dedmon is mutual, and strong. Nothing set yet, but there is confidence on both sides. Expect a […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Charlotte Hornets have opted not to extend a qualifying offer to Frank Kaminsky, thus making him an unrestricted free agent. Several teams are reportedly interested in the No. 9 overall pick in 2015. Charlotte has declined to exercise qualifying offer on Frank Kaminsky, allowing him to become an unrestricted […]

The Denver Nuggets have extended a qualifying offer to forward Trey Lyles, which effectively makes him a restricted free agent. The Nuggets are extending a qualifying offer to F Trey Lyles, who'll become a restricted free agent, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2019 This move gives Denver some time in […]

To no one’s surprise, the NBA officially crowned Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic the 2018-19 Rookie of the Year at the NBA Awards Show on Monday night. With a spectacular year already under his belt, expectations have risen for the Slovenian phenom. Mavs teammate Maxi Kleber believes Doncic needs to step up his game as […]

NBA TV Analyst and Former NBA Coach of the Year Sam Mitchell believes that the Oklahoma City Thunder got an absolute steal with Darius Bazley in the NBA draft. He even went on a limb and described him as a “taller Paul George.” Sam Mitchell describes why Darius Bazley was a steal for OKC. pic.twitter.com/yPTIAKX0I3 […]

Former top-five pick Thomas Robinson will reportedly suit up for the San Antonio Spurs in this year’s Summer League, according to JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors: Free agent forward Thomas Robinson has committed to summer league with the Spurs, he tells @HoopsRumors. Robinson holds several years of NBA experience with the Kings, Rockets, Blazers, Sixers, […]

The NBA is moving away from using the term “owner” over controversies of racial implications. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, no less, is one of the more vocal personalities regarding the issue, saying that the league has tried to move away from using the terminology. However, Dallas Mavericks “owner” Mark Cuban isn’t buying in with that. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have positioned themselves to make a huge splash in free agency. Apart from that, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports that they are also looking to add more size to their roster: Beyond Durant factor, Nets need a big body to bang with the likes of Joel Embiid. They […]

The Portland Trail Blazers traded Evan Turner to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kent Bazemore on Monday afternoon. It appears the news hit Blazers guard CJ McCollum hard, and he showed some love for Turner on Twitter: One of the realest ones I ever met . Love for life bruh ✊🏾 #LiNingGang pic.twitter.com/Wx1c9VW5px — […]

The New York Knicks will reportedly field in a trio of sophomores in the 2019 Las Vegas NBA Summer League. According to Tommy Beer of NBC, Mitchell Robinson, Kevin Knox, and Allonzo Trier are all expected to suit up for the Knicks as they begin their off-season of hope. Mitchell Robison will play "at least […]