Paolo Songco Articles - Page 109

There’s no denying the 2021-22 season ultimately ended in disappointment for the Los Angeles Clippers. After putting up a valiant effort without their two superstars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers came up short in the Play-In tournament as they missed out on the playoffs for just the second time in the past […]

It was reported on Thursday that while Kawhi Leonard has been making progress on his rehab from an ACL injury, the fact remains that the Los Angeles Clippers superstar has yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 work. Be that as it may, there is still reason for LA fans to get excited as the former […]

Right now, Kyrie Irving is trying to get the best deal he can with the Brooklyn Nets. If that does not come to fruition, then it appears that he’s more than happy to walk away and leave the team hanging. If you ask former NBA champion turned NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins, however, he has some […]

The New York Knicks made some big moves on Thursday night during the 2022 NBA Draft. The team pulled the trigger on a couple of trade deals with the objective of clearing up as much cap space as possible to make a run at Dallas Mavericks free-agent Jalen Brunson. It’s a bold decision, to say […]

Kyrie Irving has been quiet throughout all the drama he’s causing within the Brooklyn Nets right now. On Friday, however, the seven-time All-Star decided to go on Twitter to come out with an NSFW rant amid his ongoing saga with his current team. As always, Irving took a cryptic approach in trying to send his […]

Despite numerous reports suggesting that John Collins is now on his way out, the fact still remains that at the moment, he is still a member of the Atlanta Hawks. There was a sense of belief that the 24-year-old was going to be traded ahead of Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft, but obviously, nothing came to […]

There has been an outcry over the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. It was a highly-contentious ruling, to say the least, and it comes as no surprise that the biggest NBA stars have shared their respective reactions to these stunning developments. This includes Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant. Morant did not […]

New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara has been making headlines of late for all the wrong reasons. The 26-year-old is currently facing a looming suspension from the NFL arising from his arrest last February on felony battery charges. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis has now spoken out about the situation, and at this […]

Shareef O’Neal, the son of Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O’Neal, took a huge step in his NBA career on Thursday after it was reported that he had signed with the same team his dad used to play for many years ago. It was a dream come true for the 22-year-old who is now set to […]

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Thursday that Kyrie Irving is now basically on his way out of the Brooklyn Nets. Contract extension talks have not been productive at all, and at this point, it appears that the seven-time All-Star has already made up his mind about jumping ship. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bZVYxusLFA542EmWlcgOm?si=b0c042c50ef648f3 ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move on Thursday ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft when they decided to trade for the Orlando Magic’s No. 35 pick. LA ended up drafting Max Christie in the second round as they look to add some depth to their backcourt. As it turns out, the Lakers weren’t […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were one of the teams that made a bit of noise during the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The Grizzlies pulled the trigger on a trade deal that could possibly take this team to the next level in 2022-23. The Grizzlies decided to part ways with De’Anthony Melton in a deal […]

Amid all the craziness of Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft, a rather sparse update on the injury status of Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball emerged. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly the good news fans were hoping for. In all fairness, there really is no negative update on the knee injury of Chicago’s prized guard. Bulls general manager […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made use of their No. 35 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by selecting former Michigan State standout Max Christie. Christie, a 6-foot-6 guard, adds some depth to LA’s backcourt. It is worth noting, however, that the 19-year-old is far from a finished product. He doesn’t exactly have an NBA-ready body, […]

There’s no better way to welcome a new teammate to the squad than with an epic troll job. Apparently, this is exactly what Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony had in mind the moment he learned that former Duke standout Paolo Banchero was selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in the 2022 NBA Draft. As […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was feeling savage on Thursday night, and he decided to take out some of his angst on arch-nemesis Kendrick Perkins. Big Perk was part of ESPN’s broadcast for the 2022 NBA Draft and Green could not help but take a couple of shots at the one-time NBA champ. The […]

To say that the 2022 NBA Draft has been an eventful night for the New York Knicks would be an understatement. New York pulled the trigger on a couple of major trade deals during the draft with the objective of clearing a significant amount of cap room ahead of free agency. ESPN broadcaster and lifelong […]

Former Purdue standout Jaden Ivery saw his NBA dream come to fruition on Thursday night after he was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant was an avid spectator of the draft and he was absolutely hyped once he heard commissioner […]

It was reported earlier on Thursday that the Los Angeles Clippers were shopping Luke Kennard around in order to clear some cap room. As it turns out, this might not actually be true. Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times has refuted these earlier reports, stating that the Clippers actually want to keep Kennard in […]

NBA insider Shams Charania has just dropped a bombshell on Kyrie Irving’s saga with the Brooklyn Nets. According to Shams, it’s only a matter of time before the seven-time All-Star works his way towards a Brooklyn exit. Shams’ sources tell him that Kyrie has made up his mind, and that he is now facilitating a […]

Despite all the activity that has been going on in the NBA over the past week or so, there is no bigger news than that involving Kyrie Irving and his future with the Brooklyn Nets. Right now, the departure of the seven-time All-Star from his current team has become a real possibility. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bZVYxusLFA542EmWlcgOm?si=b0c042c50ef648f3 Even more […]

There will be a lot of firsts during Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft. 60 young men will see their NBA dreams come to fruition in a night that they will never forget. Another piece of history that is about to be made on Thursday centers around ESPN broadcaster Malika Andrews. The 27-year-old will have the honor […]

Kevin Durant’s future with the Brooklyn Nets has been all of a sudden put to question amid reports of Kyrie Irving’s willingness to jump ship. There is some belief that if Kyrie ends up leaving Brooklyn, then Durant could also consider walking away. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has provided a major update on this story as […]

At the moment, the Miami Heat are still in possession of the No. 27 pick for Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft. This could change at any given moment now that reports have emerged about Miami’s willingness to part ways with the pick. It won’t be cheap, though. Any opposing team that might be looking to take […]

There has been a lot of talk lately about Kyrie Irving leaving the Brooklyn Nets to reunite with former teammate LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers. Some were quick to shoot down the prospect of Kyrie moving to Hollywood due to the financial implications of the deal, but as it turns out, there could […]

Rudy Gobert has seen his name dragged into all sorts of trade rumors of late. It somehow feels like it’s only a matter of time before the Utah Jazz announce that they have struck a trade deal for the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. One team he won’t be joining, however, is the Atlanta […]

Dejounte Murray has heard the trade rumors loud and clear. The San Antonio Spurs star has taken to Twitter to share yet another cryptic reaction to recent reports linking him to a move to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for John Collins. The Spurs All-Star point guard needed just two words and an emoji to […]

Fresh off of their heartbreaking NBA Finals defeat to the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics are reportedly looking to be active in Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft. The Celtics currently have just one pick in the draft (No. 53 in the second round), and it looks like they’re interested in making a splash in the […]

Nikola Jokic is without a doubt one of the greatest European players in the history of the NBA. The reigning league MVP has a bit of an affinity with players from his region — an understandably so — which could lead to the Denver Nuggets chasing EuroLeague star Vasilije Micic. According to Jake Fischer of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to build on what was a noteworthy 2021-22 season for them. This includes adding the necessary pieces with the objective of putting forward a more formidable lineup this coming season. Unfortunately for him, D’Angelo Russell does not appear to be part of Minnesota’s plans for the future. According to NBA […]

Chet Holmgren has sent a bold warning to the rest of the league 24 hours before the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft. This also isn’t the first time the 20-year-old prospect has come out with a rather daring claim, which just goes to show how much self-confidence this young man possesses. This time around, Holmgren’s statement […]

There are few narratives in the NBA that are more captivating than the rise to glory of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. His is a true rags-to-riches story — from living in poverty in the streets of Greece to becoming a two-time league Most Valuable Player and NBA champion. Giannis’ amazing story has been brought […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski just dropped one of his Woj bombs on Wednesday. According to the renowned NBA insider, the Phoenix Suns are on the brink of trading away Deandre Ayton as contract extension talks continue to stall. Woj reports that the Suns are now looking to do a sign-and-trade deal for Ayton as […]

Paolo Banchero has been making a lot of waves of late ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. So much so, that he’s now seen by some bookmakers as the odds-on favorite to be selected by the Orlando Magic as the No. 1 overall pick on Thursday. During a recent interview, Banchero revealed that his favorite […]

One of the biggest criticisms Zion Williamson faced this past season was about his weight. The New Orleans Pelicans star did not look like he was in proper shape throughout the 2021-22 campaign as he worked through his rehab. Well, you can now throw all of that out the window. Images of Zion’s offseason transformation […]

The celebrations for the Golden State Warriors are slowly dying down and right now, they are facing the harsh reality of what could be a summer that sees them lose some of the key players from their recent championship conquest. At this point, opposing teams are keeping tabs on the Dubs and the current situation […]

As the 2022 NBA Draft quickly approaches, Deandre Ayton has emerged as one of the most in-demand players in the market. The Phoenix Suns have yet to make significant progress on an extension for their prized big man, which could point to the fact that the 23-year-old could be on his way out this summer. […]

The basketball world was buzzing after it was announced that the Portland Trail Blazers had acquired Jerami Grant from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick. This was a huge win for the Blazers, but apparently, not everyone on the team was happy. Blazers swingman Josh Hart caught wind of the big […]

According to reports, the main reason why extension talks have stalled between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets lies in the length of the new deal. The Nets are unwilling to commit to Kyrie long-term — and for good reason — and Irving just isn’t having any of that. Ric Bucher of FOX Sports points […]