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The Los Angeles Clippers have been active in this free agency window. In a series of moves, ranging from the trade of Chris Paul to the signing of forward Danilo Gallinari, they have changed their roster significantly. Players like Jamal Crawford, JJ Redick and the aforementioned Paul, who have been a part of their roster […]

One name that might not be that familiar to most NBA fans is Milos Teodosic. Teodosic is a European legend, former Euroleague MVP, and a champion with Olympiacos and CSKA Moscow. After an incredible career in Europe, the Serbian guard is apparently prepared to take the next step and finally join a NBA team. Teodosic […]

After a couple of solid seasons in the mid-west, forward JaMychal Green is most likely leaving the Memphis Grizzlies in free agency. Green spent the last two and a half years in Tennessee on minimum deals and is likely to get paid this offseason. https://twitter.com/CAGrizBeat/status/882323347941490689 According to Green’s agent, Michael Hodges, it seems the team isn’t […]

Current L.A. Clippers guard Jamal Crawford is involved in talks to be dealt to the Atlanta Hawks. In a three-team sign-and-trade deal that is fully expected to go down in the coming days, forward Paul Millsap will head to the Denver Nuggets, Crawford will go to the Hawks, and forward Danilo Gallinari will head to Los Angeles. However, […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford is potentially going to the Atlanta Hawks. The former three-time Sixth Man of the Year is a part of trade talks with the Denver Nuggets, as the Clippers are interested in Italian forward Danilo Gallinari. However, Crawford will either immediately be dealt as a salary dump to another team, with the Hawks […]

The Sacramento Kings have been very active on the fourth day of NBA free agency. They signed veteran forward Zach Randolph and guard George Hill on two and three-year deals respectively. After those moves, the Kings are now left with around $20 million in cap space, after taking into account their rookies from 2017 draft […]

The Houston Rockets are making moves. While the biggest one has definitely been the acquisition of superstar guard Chris Paul, there have been many other moves pulled off by GM Daryl Morey. In a series of smaller trades before acquiring Paul, Houston dealed for guards DeAndre Liggins, Darrun Hillard and Tim Quarterman, and forward Ryan […]

Conspiracy theories are very entertaining but mostly false. However, people are interested in stories about everything and anything being an elaborate scam and scheme. Unfortunately, the NBA is no exception to these theories. Fans constantly hear about the 2002 Western Conference Finals and how the league allegedly rigged the Lakers–Kings game so that the more popular team won. […]

In a move that shocked the NBA world, the Los Angeles Clippers sent superstar Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets for guards Louis Williams and Patrick Beverley, forward Sam Dekker, a top-3 protected 2018 first round selection, and a haul of other role players. There were reports that Paul was considering signing with Houston during […]

Serbian guard Bogdan Bogdanović is set to leave Turkish giants and current Euroleague champions, Fenerbahce. The 27th pick of the 2014 NBA Draft was originally selected by the Phoenix Suns, but his rights were later traded to the Sacramento Kings. Along with Bogdanović, Sacramento received the 13th and 28th selections in the 2016 NBA Draft […]

Golden State Warriors forward and former MVP Kevin Durant is not leaving Oakland. Durant shocked the world last summer when he signed a two-year deal with the current NBA champions. After a successful season in Golden State, which ended up with it winning the NBA championship, Durant realistically has no reason to leave this team. According […]

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley doesn’t have the best relationship with the Knicks’ current front office. Oakley famously got kicked out of the Madison Square Garden for reportedly heckling Knicks owner James Dolan this past season. Despite all of that, Oakley decided to side with the Knicks regarding Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis skipping his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman and All-Star Jimmy Butler was and still is one of the most talked about NBA players. His trade from the Chicago Bulls to the Timberwolves raised eyebrows around the league. The trade itself seems lopsided and the Bulls are now left in a very tough situation. While the star forward did not want […]

The hype around UCLA product Lonzo Ball just seems to be gaining more and more followers. The 19-year-old point guard who was selected second overall in the 2017 NBA Draft is entering the league with huge expectations. As everybody knows that his dad, LaVar Ball, has never shied away from saying that his son will dominate the league. Now, however, […]

The Charlotte Hornets traded for former Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star center Dwight Howard on Tuesday. In a trade that sent the 41st pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, guard Marco Belinelli, and center Miles Plumlee to the Atlanta Hawks, the Hornets received a good rebounder and rim-protector in Howard. Of course, he is no longer the […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans can finally look forward to a bright future. The “Process” started by former GM Sam Hinkie is seemingly coming to a close, as the 76ers have assembled a fantastic young core. That nucleus was strengthened with first pick Markelle Fultz, who joins forwards Ben Simmons and Dario Saric, as well as center Joel […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has been a common guest on NBA-related TV programming since he announced his retirement. Pierce has appeared on multiple occasions on Inside The NBA’s Area 21, hosted by his former teammate Kevin Garnett, as well as ESPN’s The Jump. One of the most recent topics discussed by Pierce was concerning former All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge. The […]

In a blockbuster trade days before the draft, the Boston Celtics traded the first pick in the 2017 NBA draft for the third selection owned by the Philadelphia 76ers. Along with that pick, the Sixers sent a 2018 Lakers first rounder, protected 2-5. If the picks falls out of that range, the Celtics would receive […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard and second overall pick Lonzo Ball is drawing comparisons to a number of NBA legends. Many scouts saw a bit of Nets legend Jason Kidd in the UCLA guard due to his versatility, court vision, and all-around play at the point-guard spot. The hype around Lonzo is increasing each day, mainly […]

UCLA guard and the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Lonzo Ball is coming into this league with some serious expectations. His father, LaVar Ball, has done a good job of hyping Lonzo up, albeit alongside numerous controversial storylines. However, behind all the controversial and possibly over-confident statements stands a player who people legitimately compare […]

The Paul George saga might finally come to a close. The Boston Celtics are one of the top contenders for the Pacers forward. On Draft day there were many false flag reports of George being traded to the Celtics for guards Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart and the 3rd pick in the draft. However, in an interesting […]

The Brooklyn Nets, similarly to the Sacramento Kings and the Sam Hinkie-led Philadelphia 76ers, are now a synonym for a dysfunctional franchise. Under former GM Billy King, the Nets were supposed to be an Eastern Conference powerhouse and a legitimate contender for the NBA title. However, things went in the wrong direction for the whole franchise, and […]

76ers center Joel Embiid is one of the most active NBA stars on social media. From reacting to Instagram stories of other NBA players, to selling the Philadelphia “process,” to other NBA players on Twitter. However, this time, it was not only Embiid taking to social media. The big man was joined by 76ers forward Ben […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons had a great sophomore season for the Spurs, especially in the playoffs. He even excelled in the team’s very first regular season game against no one else but the Warriors, when he put up 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists in a 29-point win. However, his best games were in the playoffs. In the series […]

Bulls forward Jimmy Butler has been in countless trade rumors this past week. With the draft happening soon, the list of Butler’s possible destinations kept on increasing. However, one team can be crossed off the list. According to Steve Bulpett from the Boston Herald, the Boston Celtics have ended their pursuit of the All-Star forward. After being […]

Spanish guard Ricky Rubio seems to be in trade rumors each season. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard is, once again, one of the centerpieces of all possible Wolves trades. The team is actively trying to improve their roster and all possible trade combinations that include the 7th pick and Rubio. Rubio finished his sixth season with the Wolves […]

Kansas forward Josh Jackson is one of the most popular players in the draft. Currently, a trio of teams are lining up with trade packages to move into top five and draft the Jayhawks freshman. The most tradeable selection is at number three, which is held by the Boston Celtics. Boston is actively looking for […]

Bulls swingman and All-Star Jimmy Butler is the most talked-about player since the season ended. His tenure with the Bulls has probably ended, and teams are lining up to offer packages to Chicago. The last of those teams is the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves own the 7th selection in the upcoming draft but are looking […]

After two years in San Antonio, forward LaMarcus Aldridge might be going back to his original NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs are reportedly looking to enter the top-10 of the upcoming draft and are willing to offer their All-Star forward in return. The Portland Trail Blazers are interested in acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge […]

The San Antonio Spurs are not a team we expect to be active during the NBA offseason, although that has slightly changed in the last couple of years. While the franchise mostly utilizes the draft to select players, the summer of 2015 slightly changed things, as the Spurs signed the All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge. As the […]

The New York Knicks confirmed on Wednesday that their young star Kristaps Porzingis is available for trades. The Latvian forward skipped his exit meeting with the Knicks, which started a storm of speculations about his future with the New York franchise. As for right now, Porzingis is not being shopped around the league, but Knicks […]

The Portland Trail Blazers own three selections in the first round of the upcoming draft. Along with their own 15th pick, they have Memphis’ 20th pick and Cleveland’s 26th selection, acquiring both through past trades. While previous reports stated that the Blazers would not be active on the trade market, Gonzaga freshman Zach Collins changed their […]

The Detroit Pistons might be an active team this offseason. After failing to reach the playoffs, the Michigan-based franchise is ready to make moves. They own the 12th pick in tonight’s NBA Draft and, apparently, all of their players are available for trades. The Pistons are even focused on potentially trading their best players, Reggie Jackson and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are trying to engage in one more trade on the day of the draft. After acquiring the first overall pick in a blockbuster trade with the Celtics, the Sixers are trying to use their assets to acquire one more first round pick in this year’s draft. With reports that this draft is […]

One of the best Europeans never to play in the NBA is Serbian guard Miloš Teodosić. There have been rumors and stories surfacing each summer about possible contracts for the Euroleague legend, and this year was supposed to be the decisive one. Teodosić is pursued by many teams, with some of them being the Jazz, Kings, Heat, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be moving on from guard Nick Young. The former Clipper, Wizard, and 76er had a player option for next season worth $5.6 million, but he is now expected to waive that and explore the open market. The 32-year-old veteran has already expressed his desire to join a contending team, and due to the Lakers going in […]

Chicago Bulls guard and future Hall-of-Famer Dwyane Wade has reportedly accepted his $24 million player option to remain at least one more year, barring any surprising trades, with his hometown team. This move was expected, as at 35-years-old, Wade is unlikely to receive a better offer, money wise. Even though his stats were pretty good, […]

The New York Knicks‘ team president Phil Jackson announced earlier this week that Latvian forward and former fourth pick in the draft, Kristaps Porzingis, is available to be traded, which set the NBA world on fire. Porzingis’ combination of size and shot-making ability make him a rare commodity, so it is no surprise that there […]

Paul George is one of the most talked-about superstars in recent weeks. Since the Indiana Pacers forward made it clear that he is not staying in Indianapolis, there have been many teams calling the Pacers’ GM Kevin Pritchard and inquiring about a possible trade for the All-Star. Most notably, it was the Lakers and the […]