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The Portland Trail Blazers struck gold during the recently-concluded 2023 NBA Draft. They did not get their hands on Victor Wembanyama, but the fact that they were able to pick up Scoot Henderson as the third overall pick is still a massive win for the organization. After all, more than a few folks out there […]

The Los Angeles Lakers nearly traded the No. 17 pick during the 2023 NBA Draft. They decided otherwise, though, instead opting to use that pick to select Jalen Hood-Schifino out of Indiana. The 20-year-old is no Victor Wembanyama — nobody is — but it is clear that the Lakers have some high hopes for the […]

Derrick Rose’s second stint with the New York Knicks is about to come to an end. This is after reports emerged on Saturday that the Knicks gave decided to turn down the former league MVP’s $15.6 million team option for next season, thereby allowing him to enter NBA free agency this summer. This recent development […]

In case any of you forgot, this is not D’Angelo Russell’s first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was drafted by LA as the No. 2 overall pick back in 2015, and he actually had the chance to play alongside the late, great Kobe Bryant during D-Lo’s first two seasons in the league. Another […]

As expected, the San Antonio Spurs gave Victor Wembanyama a warm welcome as soon as he arrived in the city. This included a historic dinner with his new coach Gregg Popovich, along with a handful of Spurs legends. Attending the momentous occasion was none other than Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, David Robinson, and Sean Elliot. […]

San Antonio Spurs fans recently got their first taste of No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama shortly after the 2023 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old took the court in full Spurs uniform, which was indeed a sight to behold. Unfortunately, he wasn’t exactly very impressive in terms of getting the ball inside the hoop. In the […]

The New York Knicks haven’t always been able to sign the biggest names in free agency. However, in recent years, they’ve managed to get excellent production from some under-the-radar signings. With the Knicks looking to sign some free agents when the signing period begins June 30, we decided to look at the best free-agent signings […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be credited for one of the best free agent signings in league history because of their swoop on LeBron James in 2018. LeBron is definitely one of the greatest of all time, and for the Lakers to have lured LeBron as a free agent is a monumental win for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were quite busy on Thursday night. They opted not to trade away their No. 17 pick and instead scoop up Jalen Hood-Schifino in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. They then decided to trade up to acquire the No. 40 pick from the Indiana Pacers, who in turn, receive […]

The Golden State Warriors were very busy on Thursday. Apart from striking a deal with the Washington Wizards to acquire the services of Chris Paul in exchange for Jordan Poole, the Dubs were also quite active during the 2023 NBA Draft. The Warriors picked up Brandin Podziemski as the No. 19 overall pick in the […]

It has been an eventful NBA Draft night for the Milwaukee Bucks. They struck a deal with the Orlando Magic for the rights for the No. 36 overall pick, which allowed Milwaukee to get their hands on combo guard Andre Jackson Jr. of the UConn Huskies. The Bucks clearly have plans for this young man […]

There’s no denying that it’s a bittersweet day for Boston Celtics fans. This is after the team brought in Kristaps Porzingis to shore up their frontcourt via a blockbuster three-team deal with the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies. The 7-foot-3 big man is a great pickup, no doubt, but at the same time, Boston […]

Despite previous reports pertaining to the Los Angeles Lakers potentially trading away their No. 17 overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, LA ultimately decided to keep their pick. They had their eyes on Indiana standout Jalen Hood-Schifino, who after Thursday’s festivities, is now officially a member of the Lakers. The 6-foot-6 combo guard spoke […]

It’s official. The San Antonio Spurs have now gotten their hands on Victor Wembanyama as the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. There were no shockers on Thursday night — at least for the first pick — with Wemby now set to take on the mantle as the Spurs’ next great big man. […]

A new day has dawned on the Golden State Warriors. However, the arrival of point god Chris Paul also marks the end of the Jordan Poole era for the Dubs. This also means that we can all finally move on from Poole’s infamous offseason incident with now ex-teammate Draymond Green. Well, not entirely. At least […]

The Golden State Warriors have just sent the clearest indication of their intention to go all in this coming season. This is after they agreed to a blockbuster deal that will see 12-time All-Star Chris Paul take his talents to Golden State. It came at quite a price for the Dubs, with Jordan Poole now […]

Jordan Poole is now off to greener pastures. This is after the Golden State Warriors greenlighted a blockbuster trade deal that will see the 24-year-old take his talents to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul. There’s no denying that Poole will be joining a far less talented squad in Washington as compared to […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Pascal Siakam and his future with the Toronto Raptors. The two-time All-Star will be on an expiring deal this coming season, which may prompt Toronto to try and cash in on him now while they still can, as opposed to losing him for nothing if he potentially […]

Another day, another wild trade in what has been a dizzying NBA offseason thus far. This time around, it’s the Washington Wizards (again) and the Golden State Warriors that have taken center stage with the two teams swapping stars in Chris Paul and Jordan Poole. CP3 will now join forces with Stephen Curry to form […]

The Boston Celtics just got a major frontcourt upgrade after successfully agreeing to a blockbuster trade deal with the Washington Wizards. Kristaps Porzingis is now headed to Beantown with Marcus Smart being shipped off to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of this massive three-team trade. All of a sudden, the Celtics have propelled themselves as […]

The Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics got a deal done on Wednesday centered on Kristaps Porzingis. Except they didn’t. Then all of a sudden, the Memphis Grizzlies joined in at the last minute in what turned out to be a massive three-team blockbuster deal. To say that it has been an eventful day/evening in […]

It now feels a lifetime away since Chris Paul was a member of the Houston Rockets — especially now that he’s joined the Washington Wizards as part of the Bradley Beal blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns. To be exact, it has been four years since CP3 left Houston. His memories about his time with […]

Victor Wembanyama took the unconventional route toward his NBA dream. Instead of going to high school and/or college in the United States, the 19-year-old played professionally in his home nation of France. In the end, it didn’t really matter much as Wemby is now on the brink of being selected as the No. 1 overall […]

The boxing world is heavily anticipating the July fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence. These two warriors are set to put their records — and their titles — on the line in what is expected to be a fight that will produce fireworks. Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is a big boxing buff, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are doing everything they can to keep Damian Lillard. This is after rumors have emerged pertaining to a potential blockbuster trade that will see Dame part ways with the Blazers after more than a decade with the team. While this is a real cause for concern for Portland, you could also […]

Not long after they decided to pull the plug on the Bradley Beal era, the Washington Wizards are at it again. This time around, they’ve decided to part ways with Kristaps Porzingis via a three-team trade deal that will see the 7-foot-3 big man take his talents to the Boston Celtics. This is all but […]

UPDATE: The Celtics’ three-team deal for Kristaps Porzingis has reportedly “fallen apart.” The Clippers raised concerns about Malcom Brogdon’s injury status. The Boston Celtics sent shockwaves across the basketball world on Wednesday night after it was revealed that they are now in advanced talks with the Washington Wizards to acquire Kristaps Porzingis in a blockbuster deal. According to […]

PSG superstar Neymar is making headlines again. Unfortunately, it’s for all the wrong reasons. Again. The 31-year-old has now issued a public apology to his pregnant fiancee Bruna Biancardi for cheating on her. Neymar did not provide any details about his indiscretion but he mentioned in his post that he is attempting to “justify the unjustifiable” […]

There are few more exciting moments during the season than the annual NBA Draft Lottery, with the 2023 version sure to bring plenty of fireworks because of Victor Wembanyama. The lottery almost always produces a shocking moment or two. There always seems to be a team that somehow beats the odds to significantly improve their […]

It’s hard to argue against the notion that the Miami Heat obtained the best player in franchise history via the NBA Draft. When the Heat drafted a then-22-year-old Dwyane Wade as the fifth overall pick in 2003, they struck gold. The rest, as they say, is history. Unfortunately for Miami, their success in the draft […]

Apparently, the Los Angeles Clippers are considering pulling the plug on the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George partnership. This is after reports emerged on Tuesday that LA was sending trade signals across the league ahead of the NBA Draft. All of a sudden, it’s now very much possible we see an entirely new-look Clippers side next season. NBA […]

You just knew that Draymond Green would make headlines after he was spotted in France with LeBron James. Naturally, the reaction of fans is that LeBron is now attempting to recruit Green to the Los Angeles Lakers after the former Defensive Player of the Year decided to decline his $27.5 million player option with the […]

At this point, it would probably be safe to say that Tobias Harris hasn’t been able to live up to the $180 million deal he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers four years ago. Right now, the 30-year-old still has one more season remaining on his current contract, which will see him earn $39.3 million in […]

After his mid-season trade from the Phoenix Suns, Mikal Bridges found himself a new home with the Brooklyn Nets. The 26-year-old emerged as a true star in Brooklyn, which undeniably softened the blow for Nets fans amid the sudden departures of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Thanks to Bridges, a new day dawned on this […]

Ben Simmons is keeping his head down this summer. Well, not really. The Brooklyn Nets star has been working extremely hard on his fitness during the offseason, but at the same time, he hasn’t been very quiet about it. The former Rookie of the Year has consistently posted photos of himself on social media working […]

Victor Wembanyama has stated time and again that he’s not really feeling the pressure of being the consensus first-overall pick of the upcoming NBA Draft. The 19-year-old has also declared that he’s not getting bogged down by being called the greatest prospect of all time. While some might misinterpret this as an overconfident kid who […]

Nikola Jokic did it. He achieved what very few other superstars ever have and ever will in their respective careers when he led the Denver Nuggets to an NBA title this past season. It was a majestic feat, no doubt, and one that has earned high praise from in and around the NBA. Count Boston […]

Matt Araiza made headlines for all the wrong reasons last year when he saw his name dragged into gang rape allegations involving a minor during his time with San Diego State. The punter saw his NFL career come crashing down after the Buffalo Bills decided to waive his services amid these appalling accusations. Araiza has […]

There’s no denying that James Harden is the talk of the town for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into NBA free agency this summer. After all, Harden is now in a position to completely change the outlook of the Sixers this coming season if he decides to jump ship and leave Philly after just a year […]