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It’s been quite some time now since Kevin Durant shocked the basketball world by demanding a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Several teams have already been linked to a sensational swoop for the former league MVP, but right now, nothing has materialized just yet. At this point, it has become increasingly clear Durant could end […]

LeBron James grabbed headlines on Saturday when he made a surprise appearance in the Drew League. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar wasn’t just a spectator too, as LeBron suited up to play in the high-profile exhibition game. Apparently, another NBA star that was supposed to make his presence known in the Drew League was none […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James decided to make a surprise appearance in the Drew League on Saturday. The King put on quite a show as he decided to bring his A-Game to the exhibition game, which apparently, also included his elite referee negotiation skills. At one point in the game, LeBron was seen passionately […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been taking a lot of heat after claiming that the Celtics fans are “racist as f–k.” The King just guaranteed that he’s going to be Public Enemy No. 1 for Boston supporters this coming season, and likely for the foreseeable future. Former Celtics big man Glen Davis, who […]

Make no mistake about it. The Miami Heat are serious about their pursuit for another superstar this summer. This could come in the form of either Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell — two players that are both on the trade block and have both been heavily linked to Miami. As it is, however, it does […]

It’s no surprise that the Los Angeles Lakers are finding it quite difficult to find a trade partner for Russell Westbrook. The 33-year-old’s gargantuan contract is without a doubt the biggest stumbling block in any potential deal, with Russ set to pocket no less than $47.1 million this coming season. As it turns out, however, […]

It goes without saying that at the moment, Russell Westbrook is not exactly the most well-loved individual among Los Angeles Lakers fans. The former league MVP did not help his cause when he decided to snub LeBron James during one of LA’s Summer League games last week. Both Westbrook and LeBron were in attendance at […]

The Utah Jazz have been one of the busiest teams in the offseason thus far. After pulling the trigger on a blockbuster deal that sent three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Jazz are now working hard behind the scenes to find a new destination for cornerstone superstar Donovan […]

Despite the fact that it’s been over two weeks since Kevin Durant demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, there appears to be real progress in the same. At this point, it wouldn’t be a complete shock if KD ends up suiting up for Brooklyn when the new season starts. NBA guru Brian Windhorst of […]

On Sunday, players from around the WNBA paid tribute to Brittney Griner by dawning her jersey during the second half of the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game. It was a touching scene as her colleagues offered their full support to Griner, who herself has been jailed in Russia for five months now. Griner caught wind of […]

It wasn’t just the Indiana Pacers who missed out on Deandre Ayton when the Phoenix Suns decided to match their record-breaking $133 million offer sheet for the prized big man. A few other teams around the league also kept a keen eye on Ayton’s situation with the Suns, and according to some reports, the San […]

It’s a known fact that the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most disappointing teams in the entire NBA last season. They weren’t exactly at the bottom of the barrel, but considering the lofty expectations everyone had on them, there’s no denying that this team failed considerably in terms of meeting the standard. It’s […]

The 2022 NBA Draft started off with a major plot twist that had significant implications on virtually the entire landscape of the league. Despite previous reports that the Orlando Magic were not interested in using their first overall pick on Paolo Banchero, they shocked the basketball world when they scooped up the Duke freshman as […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard wants to be an all-time great. This is exactly why the six-time All-Star is channeling the greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali, in a recent offseason workout clip that has now gone viral. Here’s a look at Lillard putting on his boxing gloves to get a bit of mitt […]

The New York Knicks have been adamant about keeping RJ Barrett on their roster. They consider the 22-year-old to be a key part of their core and it is clear that he will be part of their plans for the future. So much so, that reports suggest that the Knicks are unwilling to include Barrett […]

The Brooklyn Nets duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, along with Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz have all been the stuff of headlines of late as their futures with their respective teams continue to be the talk of the town. All three superstars appear to be on the brink of finding a new […]

At the moment, Collin Sexton remains to be one of the bigger names in the market that has yet to secure a new deal in free agency. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard has already been linked to several teams, but at this point, it sounds like the San Antonio Spurs aren’t going to be joining the […]

It’s hard to deny that the Boston Celtics would not have reached the same heights they did last season had it not been for Robert Williams. In particular, the 24-year-old’s surprising return to action during the playoffs just weeks after tearing his meniscus provided a major boost for the Celtics and their NBA Finals run. […]

NBA legend Scottie Pippen is a big fan of Stephen Curry. The six-time NBA champion has no doubt that the Golden State Warriors superstar is the greatest shooter to have ever picked up a basketball. According to Pip, Curry still has a long way to go before he ends up calling it a career. Speaking […]

Despite all the trade rumors that have been circling within and around the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, this team has not made any noteworthy moves to significantly improve its roster for 2022-23. There have been a handful of free agent signings, but none that are expected to make a major impact on the team […]

Don’t mistake Jeanie Buss’ soft appearance for her lack of killer instinct. This woman is as strong-willed as any other team owner in the NBA, and there’s no denying that she has done a marvelous job as the Governor of the Los Angeles Lakers over the past half-decade. What is also a known fact is […]

It’s no secret that both the Utah Jazz and the New York Knicks have been working hard to try and make a Donovan Mitchell deal come through. At this point, however, it appears that the Knicks have backed off a bit after hearing what the Jazz actually want for their prized superstar. NBA insider Tony […]

Austin Reaves may not have had an overly significant impact on the Los Angeles Lakers last season, but there’s no denying that this young man earned the respect of both his teammates and the fans alike. The incoming second-year shooting guard made some waves during his rookie campaign, and now he’s hoping to build on […]

There has been a key development in the case of New Orleans Pelicans big man Jaxson Hayes and his arrest last July over domestic violence charges. According to reports, it has now been determined that one of the police officers that arrested Hayes used excessive force by putting his knee on the 22-year-old’s neck. In […]

It’s been two and a half years since Kobe Bryant passed away. However, his memory and his legacy remain as strong as ever. This cannot be more true for Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, who herself had a close personal relationship with the Black Mamba before his untimely passing. Recently, Buss provided an update […]

Paolo Banchero played just two games in the NBA Summer League, but it was more than enough to prove that this young man deserves to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been one of the guys who has taken notice of Banchero’s eye-popping […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar quarterback Tom Brady recently put pen to paper on a massive $375 million deal with Fox Sports. However, his career as a broadcaster was put on hold after the 44-year-old decided to unretire this offseason. At this point, it seems like his broadcast booth debut is one of the last things […]

There’s no denying that at the moment, when it comes to taking control of their own future, players hold much more power now than they did a few years ago. Kevin Durant’s decision to demand a trade from the Brooklyn Nets is a clear testament to this fact. Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, who himself […]

The Phoenix Suns shocked the basketball world on Thursday when they decided to match the Indiana Pacers’ $133 million offer sheet for prized big man Deandre Ayton. There were more than a few signs that were pointing towards Ayton’s looming exit, but in a surprising plot twist, Phoenix decided that they wanted to keep their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made some moves in the offseason, but none of them have been significant enough to make us believe that this team is going to be a much better squad in 2022-23. Team owner Jeanie Buss recently opened up about her side’s offseason transactions thus far, and while she’s “absolutely” happy […]

The Phoenix Suns have just made a major decision that will have a tremendous impact on the future of this franchise. After seeing what the market had to offer for prized big man Deandre Ayton — an offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers amounting to $133 million for four years —  the Suns have reportedly […]

Right now, reports suggest that the Los Angeles Lakers are the frontrunners to land Kyrie Irving in a potential trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets. They aren’t alone in their chase, though, with the Miami Heat also looking like they’re in the mix for the enigmatic point guard. Frank Isola of ESPN recently reported that […]

Jerry West, who currently sits on the board for the Los Angeles Clippers, previously spent no less than six years with the Golden State Warriors as an executive board member. During that time, he helped lead the Dubs to a couple of titles, while also getting the opportunity to work with some of the greatest […]

At this point, it appears that the Miami Heat are facing quite a number of challenges in their reported pursuit of Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell. The New York Knicks seem to be the frontrunners to land the All-Star shooting guard in what is expected to be a blockbuster deal, but for their part, the […]

Right now, the biggest name on the trade market is without a doubt Kevin Durant after the former league MVP demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. At this point, however, KD could move down in the pecking order if, for some reason, the Los Angeles Lakers decide to put LeBron James on the trade […]

According to multiple reports, LeBron James really likes the idea of reuniting with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving. The Los Angeles Lakers have been working behind the scenes to try and make a trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets happen but at this point, nothing has come to fruition. If a LeBron-Kyrie reunion in […]

A few weeks back, Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss came out with an emotional tweet expressing how much she misses her dear friend Kobe Bryant. Buss poured her heart out as she shared how much the late, great Black Mamba meant to her on a personal level as well as to the franchise in […]

Donovan Mitchell appears to be on the brink of moving on from the Utah Jazz. The New York Knicks have reportedly emerged as a strong contender in a potential blockbuster deal for the All-Star two-guard, with the Miami Heat also being mentioned as a possible destination. The Jazz’s decision to make Mitchell available in trade […]

There have been rumors of the New York Knicks showing a lot of interest in acquiring Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz in what is surely going to be a blockbuster trade deal. It appears that these are more than just rumors, with the Knicks and the Jazz now reportedly involved in talks centered around […]