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Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard believes that his team had the “steal” of the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday: Nassir Little. The Trail Blazers managed to nab Nassir Little with their 25th pick in the draft. It came as a surprise to many that the former North Carolina standout dropped to that spot. He […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett revealed that he is a big fan of New England Patriots superstar Tom Brady. Barrett, who was drafted third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, recently sat down with Steve Serby of the New York Post for an interview. When asked about the sports personalities that he is looking […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Chris Paul revealed that he is not planning to play elsewhere next season. According to previous reports, Paul allegedly asked the Rockets to trade him after Houston lost to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. However, when asked about the rumored trade request, […]

The future of Udonis Haslem with the Miami Heat remains uncertain at this point, but the veteran power forward believes that he has an unfinished business in South Beach. Haslem will become a free agent next month and it is still unclear whether or not the Heat would sign him to a new deal this […]

The Boston Celtics are reportedly keeping an eye on Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams. Boston is in a dire need for a big man, especially with Al Horford reportedly set to leave the team for a bigger payday in what could be his last NBA contract. It didn’t help that the Celtics dealt center […]

Kawhi Leonard, as expected, will decline his 2019-20 player option with the Toronto Raptors and will enter free agency. However, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, he is “seriously considering re-signing” with the reigning NBA Champions. Leonard has a $21.3 million option for next season. Nonetheless, he is expected to command the max contract […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have big decisions to make this offseason with superstars Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler hitting free agency in July. The Sixers tried to go all-out in the recently concluded 2018-19 season when they made separate trades to acquire Harris and Butler despite the fact that both stars are set to become free […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard believes the New Orleans Pelicans would benefit a lot from the recent blockbuster trade which sent Lonzo Ball to the Big Easy. The Pelicans sent Anthony Davis to the Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks. Damian Lillard believes that the Pelicans are in […]

The Utah Jazz can put themselves in a better position to win the Western Conference title next season if they somehow find a way to acquire Tobias Harris in free agency. Harris will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and he is expected to draw a lot of interest in the free agent market. […]

Washington Wizards superstar John Wall made sure that Rui Hachimura would feel very welcome after the rookie was selected in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday. The Wizards used the ninth pick on Thursday’s draft to acquire Hachimura. Wall immediately welcomed his new teammate, as the Wizards revealed the superstar point guard talked to the […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard signed a sponsorship deal with Cargo Jet Airways after leading the Canadian-based squad to an NBA title in the recently concluded season. The Ontario-based company took to Instagram to announce the deal with Leonard. Cargo Jet Airways is reportedly the same company that gave Drake, a well-known Raptors fan, a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Robert Covington is ready to start working with rookie teammate Jarrett Culver. Towns and Covington took to Twitter to welcome Culver. The former Texas Tech standout was selected sixth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday. Minnesota had to give up Dario Saric and their 11th pick to […]

Retired NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes that the Boston Celtics got a decent player in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Celtics used their 20th pick on Thursday’s draft to select Grant Williams. Fans were surprised by the selection, but Perkins is convinced that Boston acquired an excellent player. The former Celtics center said that Williams’ […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey revealed that they almost pulled off a trade for a first-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Morey said that they had a deal in place for a pick in the early-20s of the draft. However, the deal did not push through because the player that they were targeting […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson believes that he “connected” well with coach Alvin Gentry. Williamson is officially New Orleans-bound after the Pelicans selected him as the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday. The 18-year-old superstar will be the new face of the Pelicans franchise after they agreed to trade superstar […]

Tyler Herro drew a lot of attention with his flashy suit during the 2019 NBA Draft. Herro was eventually selected by the Miami Heat, and team president Pat Riley had something to say on the rookie’s suit on Thursday. Herro sported a floral suit, which reportedly represents his high school and college team. The inside […]

The Golden State Warriors might add a familiar face to their roster for the 2019-2020 NBA season. The Warriors are already preparing for a tough grind next season, as they are expected to have a different-looking squad due to the injury bug that hit the franchise. And according to Mark Medina of The Mercury News, […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley have high hopes on head coach Erik Spoelstra and draftee Tyler Herro. The Heat used the 13th pick to acquire Herro in the 2019 NBA Draft. It was quite a surprise pick for the Heat, as there were still bigger names on the board during their turn. However, it appears […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had to pay a hefty prize to secure a second-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Lakers acquired the 46th overall pick from the Orlando Magic for a future pick and cash. According to David McMenamin of ESPN, the Purple and Gold paid $2.2 million to secure the pick from […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking determined to build a promising young core after making a move late in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft. The Grizzlies found a way to move up to No. 21 in the NBA draft after sending their No. 23 pick along with a second round pick to the […]

New York Knicks big fan Spike Lee did not hide his excitement when his favorite team selected RJ Barrett in the 2019 NBA Draft. Lee was caught in a video applauding and exchanging high fives with fellow Knicks fans after it was announced that Barrett will be heading to the Big Apple. Fans inside the […]

Ja Morant was selected second overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, and the young point guard is aware that the Memphis Grizzlies have high expectation on him. Morant is expected to start at point guard for the Grizzlies in the 2019-20 NBA season after they traded veteran playmaker Mike Conley. Conley was sent to the […]

Jarrett Culver is gaining strong interest from teams which are picking outside of the top three in the 2019 NBA Draft. Jarrett Culver is considered by many as one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, it appears the former Texas Tech standout has a preferred destination. […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki believes that he failed to do more to keep Steve Nash in Dallas in 2004. In an interview with BaD Radio, Nowitzki was asked if he regretted not making moves to convince the Mavs to keep Nash. The retired superstar admitted that he is quite guilty about it because he […]

The Atlanta Hawks failed to reach the 30-win mark for the second consecutive season, but team owner Tony Ressler believes that his team will be a perennial playoff team soon. Ressler believes that the Hawks will be able to attract marquee free agents in the near future. According to Hawks beat writer Kevin Chouinard, Ressler […]

The Boston Celtics are already preparing for alternative moves this summer in hopes of remaining a serious contender in the Eastern Conference next season. Shams Charania of The Athletic said on Sirius XM NBA that the Celtics are looking to sign a big man in free agency this summer. Charania said that the Celtics will […]

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in Darren Collison, but it appears the veteran guard is not interested in moving to the desert this summer. Collison is expected draw interests from teams who are in need for a point guard, including the Suns. However, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 Phoenix revealed that signing Collison […]

RJ Barrett is aware of the current state of the New York Knicks franchise, but the former Duke University standout appears ready for all the challenges ahead of him. Barrett is expected to land with the Knicks in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Knicks own the third pick in the draft and will pick behind […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell expressed gratitude to former teammates Grayson Allen, Jae Crowder and Kyle Korver on Wednesday. Mitchell took to Twitter and posted photos of him with Crowder, Korver, and Allen along with a touching message. The three players were part of the package traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday in exchange […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris will be an intriguing option for teams who are looking to make a splash in free agency this summer. Harris will become an unrestricted free agent in July. The 26-year-old spent the second half of the season with the Sixers after being dealt by the Los Angeles Clippers. According to […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens might have a hand on the reported chemistry issues with the team last season. The Celtics had a tumultuous year last season, which eventually led to a second-round exit after being tagged as one of the favorites to win the title. According to Jackie McMullan of ESPN, the tension […]

The Houston Rockets are expected to make a run at Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler in free agency this summer. Butler will become a free agent in July after opting out of the final year of his contract worth $19 million. And according to Brian Smith of the Houston Chronicle, the Rockets are already preparing […]

The Dallas Mavericks will look to trade veteran guard Courtney Lee instead of waiving him to clear cap space. Previous reports indicated that the Mavs will look to use the stretch-and-waive option on Lee. However, Mike Fisher of CBS Sports reiterated once again the trading Lee is still the priority of Dallas. Trading Lee would […]

Kevin Porter Jr. might eventually become the biggest surprise in the 2019 NBA Draft, which is set on Thursday. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Porter is arguably one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft despite not being mentioned among the options for the top picks on Thursday. In fact, one executive […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell will stay with his current team after exercising his player option for the 2019-20 NBA season. According to Marc Stein of the New York Post, Powell has already informed the Mavericks of his decision to opt into the final year of his contract. And in fact, the 27-year-old power forward […]

The Boston Celtics reportedly believes that veteran center Al Horford already has a team with which he would want to sign with. Horford is expected to opt out of his contract with the Celtics, with an extension an unlikely possibility after negotiations between the two sides broke down. In a report by Adrian Wojnarowski, it […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be among the busiest teams in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Pelicans won the first overall pick in the lottery and acquired the fourth pick in a recent blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers. While using the fourth pick to draft another building block makes […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart appears to have an ax to grind with the Los Angeles Lakers. Hart seemed to have reacted on the latest update on the Lakers, who are currently retooling their roster. Hart posted a Russell Westbrook gif, which is being speculated as his reaction to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Bradley Beal is being mentioned in recent trade rumors, but the Washington Wizards appears determined to keep him beyond the 2019-20 NBA season. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, several teams are monitoring the situation of Beal and if the Wizards will eventually put him on the trading block. However, Woj indicated that Washington is […]