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Torrey Craig started off his career wearing the No. 3. Due to unforeseen circumstances, though, he had to change his number as he jumped from team to team over the past few years. The 32-year-old veteran recently signed a deal with the Chicago Bulls and it appears that the first thing on his mind was […]

Patrick Beverley will be taking his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season. This is after the 34-year-old veteran agreed to a one-year deal with the Sixers in NBA free agency. Beverley will now part ways with the Chicago Bulls where he spent the second half of last season after being traded by […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans were rejoicing after learning about Austin Reaves’ decision to stay in LA. This is in spite of rumors pertaining to the 25-year-old potentially taking his talents elsewhere on a more lucrative deal. In the end, the Lakers were able to keep their man to the tune of $56.2 million for four […]

Aaron Hicks made his return to Yankee Stadium on Monday after being cut by the New York Yankees not too long ago. This time around, however, the outfielder was already wearing a Baltimore Orioles uniform after Hicks signed with them shortly after cutting ties with New York. The Yankees decided to give their former player […]

Remember when Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook was once pegged as a “vampire” inside the Los Angeles Lakers locker room? Eventually, the former league MVP got booted out of LA, but you could argue that this was more because of his fit alongside LeBron James and Co. as opposed to Russ being a nuisance […]

It now seems like a lifetime away since the so-called experts once touted Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons as the next coming of LeBron James. Obviously, they dropped the ball with the bold comparison. To be fair to Simmons, though, bad luck has played a major part in his inability to live up to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wasted no time in NBA free agency as they kicked off their activity with the signing of now-former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent. This came out to the tune of a $33 million deal that will see the 27-year-old test his talents in LA for the next three years. On Monday, […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic got some stick after describing his profession as a basketball player as a “job.” Technically, he’s not wrong, but some folks were quick to criticize the former back-to-back MVP for supposedly showing a lack of appreciation for the position he is in at the moment. Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond […]

Even some of the most plugged-in NBA fans might not be too familiar with Andrew Nicholson. The name may ring a bell, but if ever you know of him, you probably never had the chance or don’t even remember watching him play. This is because he was out of the NBA just four years after […]

Friday’s sports headlines have without a doubt been dominated by the massive developments in NBA free agency. However, there’s still a lot going on in the world of the NFL. One of the captivating storylines that popped up yet again centers around DeAndre Hopkins and his future in the league. As it turns out, the […]

The Miami Heat can’t be happy about how the start of NBA free agency has developed for them. This is after they saw both Gabe Vincent and Max Strus walk out the door and head out to greener pastures. Vincent is now going to be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to […]

Andre Iguodala and Max Strus spent two years together as teammates with the Miami Heat. This is exactly why Iggy was hyped when he learned about how his ex-teammate and buddy reportedly agreed to a big-money deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers — one that will see Strus pocket $64 million over the course of the […]

Dennis Schroder made a whole lot of money on Friday night. He didn’t exactly make up for the $84 million he turned down a few years back, but the fact that he bagged a $26 million, two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors is still a big W for the German veteran. Schroder has to be […]

Fred VanVleet just got the bag. This comes in the form of a massive three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets. For their part, the Toronto Raptors did what they can to keep FVV, but in the end, the Rockets’ gargantuan offer just proved too much for Toronto’s liking. NBA Twitter was absolutely on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ first move in NBA free agency was to sign Gabe Vincent from the Miami Heat to a three-year, $33 million deal. The arrival of the 6-foot-3 point guard meant that there was now a surplus in LA’s backcourt rotation. True enough, it wasn’t long before news broke that Dennis Schroder is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their first move in NBA free agency. It might not be the one most supporters have been waiting for, but it’s still a significant signing for LeBron James and Co. This comes in the form of now-former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent reportedly agreeing to a three-year deal with […]

The Miami Heat just lost a big piece at the start of NBA free agency. This comes in the form of Gabe Vincent, who has reportedly decided to take his talents to Hollywood on a three-year, $33 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Vincent was an undeniably crucial piece for Miami’s Finals run this […]

The first wave of NBA free agency has come upon us and in what can be considered as a surprise, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks have reportedly wasted no time in getting a deal done. This comes out to a whopping $126 million extension that will see Irving remain in Dallas for at least […]

The Denver Nuggets just lost Bruce Brown. This is after the 26-year-old decided to take his talents to the Indiana Pacers on a two-year deal worth a whopping $45 million. This is an undeniably significant blow for the Nuggets and their hopes to defend their title this coming season, but at the same time, it […]

It has been seven long years since we last saw Colin Kaepernick in the NFL. However, in spite of all the hurdles this man has been through, it is clear that he has not given up on his dream to once again suit up for an NFL team. However, the big problem for him is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing with fire. This is after the Sixers opted not to give Tyrese Maxey a big-money extension this summer, and instead push back the new contract for another year. If you think about it, this is actually a pretty good move for Philly given how Maxey will still be a restricted […]

Damian Lillard rocked the basketball world earlier in the offseason when he said he was headed to the Los Angeles Lakers. Dame was only joking around when he made that loaded declaration, but at the same time, you can’t really blame LA fans for dreaming of a Big 3 scenario featuring Lillard, LeBron James, and […]

LeBron James has built an empire in Hollywood. Apart from being the cornerstone superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, the four-time champ has also made a lot of moves over the past several years to secure his post-NBA future. This includes, among other things, building an LA-based production company that has been very successful. At […]

From being the lone star for the Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal will now enter an unfamiliar territory with the Phoenix Suns. With his new team, Beal will get to play alongside two bona fide superstars in Kevin Durant and Devin Booker — a prospect that has him totally stoked. There’s also no denying, however, that […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made it clear that they consider retaining Cam Johnson this summer as one of their top priorities this summer. So much so, that the team is reportedly willing to shed salary elsewhere in order to accommodate a new deal for Johnson, who will be entering NBA free agency in the next […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been faced with a tall task ahead of NBA free agency. One of the most important players on their roster, Cam Johnson, is set to become a free agent within the next 24 hours and the 6-foot-8 power forward is expected to garner significant interest from opposing teams in the coming […]

There was no shortage of action in Thursday’s edition of The Match wherein Golden State Warriors duo Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson took on Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. Dubs vet Draymond Green was also in attendance, and at one point, the former Defensive Players of the Year just had […]

In case you forgot, Kobe Bryant actually had a sponsorship deal with Adidas early on in his career. He was Adidas’ golden boy as the German athletic apparel giants poured a lot of time, effort, and money into building their basketball brand around the Los Angeles Lakers icon. It wasn’t long, however, before Kobe cut […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young entered the NBA in 2018, which is actually just one year prior to when Zion Williamson and Ja Morant went No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, with all that has happened through the years, it somehow feels that Trae is the elder statesman among […]

According to earlier reports, it’s very much possible that James Harden has already played his last game for the Philadelphia 76ers. This is after the former MVP picked up his $36.5 million player option with the Sixers for this coming season in order to facilitate a trade to another team. This saga, however, has taken […]

The dust has finally settled on the Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal blockbuster trade deal. Now, the fans can start to really take it all in as they envision what their new three-headed monster will look like this coming season. Beal, a bona fide superstar in his own right, has joined a squad that already has […]

After news broke that James Harden is on his way out of the Philadelphia 76ers, it comes as no surprise that the former league MVP has once again been painted as the bad guy. After all, you can’t really blame social media for clowning Harden now that he’s forcing his way out of Philly. As […]

James Harden rocked the NBA world on Thursday after it was revealed that the former league MVP has decided to opt into his $35.6 million player option this coming season with the Philadelphia 76ers. While some folks might initially think that this is a good thing for the Sixers, let me assure you that it […]

In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks made history by signing two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the largest NBA contract ever. The Bucks front office was more than willing to break the bank to retain the services of their cornerstone superstar — and rightfully so. With NBA free agency opening Friday, the Bucks will be looking to […]

Now that the NBA season is over, basketball fans will be turning their attention to the FIBA World Cup tournament in the Philippines this August. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to represent his home nation of Greece in the prestigious tournament as they face off against perennial favorites USA, Jordan, and New Zealand. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers stunned the basketball world on Wednesday night after announcing their decision NOT to pick up Eric Gordon’s $20.9 million guaranteed income for the 2023-24 season. This means that the Clippers have waived the services of the 34-year-old veteran, allowing him to enter NBA free agency. All of a sudden, the Los […]

In case you missed it, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James previously declared his intention to join whichever team ends up drafting his son, Bronny James, in 2024. LeBron himself recently shared a mock draft projecting Bronny being selected 17th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA Draft and naturally, it created a […]

Love him or hate him, the one thing you can’t deny about Stephen A Smith is that he is a very captivating sports anchor. You may not always agree with his strong takes, but the fact of the matter is that he brings in the numbers for ESPN. One more thing about Stephen A is […]

The San Antonio Spurs struck gold in the 2023 NBA Draft. This came in the form of Victor Wembanyama, who is widely expected to change the landscape of the NBA as we know it. As it turns out, Wemby doesn’t only want to make a major impact on the league at the soonest possible time. […]