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The Chicago Bulls will have two options moving forward. They can either press forward with their current group, continuing to build around the star duo of DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. Or, in light of Lonzo Ball possibly suffering a career-ending injury, they can make a short-term sacrifice in an effort to transform it into […]

With Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hopeful to play in Game 2 after sustaining a back injury in the First Round series opener against the Miami Heat, The Athletic’s Shams Charania provides an update on the two-time MVP’s status moving forward: “It’s still a pain tolerance injury. MRI came back clean. X-Rays came back […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green will be suspended for Game 3 of their first round series against the Sacramento Kings after recklessly stepping on Kings center Domantas Sabonis in the fourth quarter of their Game 2 loss. The suspension has been met with plenty of commentary from fans and analysts. Some believe the […]

The Houston Rockets have drafted well over the past couple of seasons, but they still need to find a connector piece that can help the offense get easy buckets. In the 2023 NBA Draft, the Rockets should be able to do just that with their odds to land the second overall pick. However, though it […]

The Detroit Pistons are doing their due diligence amid their search for former head coach Dwane Casey‘s replacement and assistant coach Jerome Allen has surfaced as a candidate to fill the vacancy (h/t Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports). An in-house hire if promoted to head coach, Allen has spent the last two seasons in Detroit […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in rebuild mode. However, armed with a Hall of Fame head coach and an elite player development group, they have as much reason to look forward to the 2023 NBA Draft as any team. Not in the least because, with the third overall pick, the Spurs are in position to […]

The Brooklyn Nets may not be able to match the talent of the Philadelphia 76ers on paper after trading away Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden within the span of a year. However, with the additions of Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, the Nets are now a formidable defensive team and that gives their […]

After an outstanding four-year career with the Miami Hurricanes, 22-year-old point guard Isaiah Wong will declare for the 2023 NBA Draft, per FOX’s John Fanta. Wong, who averaged 16.2 points, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game this past season while helping lead the Hurricanes to the Final Four, is fourth in school history with […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell behind early in their First Round series against the Miami Heat after a poor first quarter showing culminated in superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the game early with a back injury. Now down 1-0 after allowing Heat star Jimmy Butler to drop 35 points and 11 assists, the top-seeded Bucks will […]

Sam Hinkie walked so that the Oklahoma City Thunder could run. And run they have. Building their team primarily through the draft, the Thunder have managed to put an affordable yet ultra-competitive roster together. To that point, all it takes sometimes is one or two lottery picks to display real star potential. Most teams aren’t […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft edging ever closer, Baylor Bears guard Adam Flagler has decided it’s time to take the next step in his basketball journey, declaring for the draft on Monday (h/t ESPN’s Jonathan Givony). Flagler, who won a championship with the Bears in 2021, was a two-time All Big-12 player who finished his […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is no hater. So, when news broke that the Philadelphia Eagles had signed star quarterback Jalen Hurts to a record-setting five-year, $255 million extension, he only had positive words in response (h/t NFL Network’s James Palmer). “Congrats to him. He deserves it. He’s someone that plays the position […]

It seems like Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had multiple peaks in his decorated NBA career. While his most notable stints were arguably his rise with and return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron’s days with the Miami Heat are the stuff of legend. Perhaps nobody knows that like Paul George. Currently starring alongside […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in a strange position. Not because their team owner – – living legend and NBA icon Michael Jordan — is preparing to sell the franchise as soon as this summer. Not even because LaMelo Ball — a dynamic point guard and the face of their franchise — had a season-ending ankle […]

A team that’s making every effort to build organically, Oklahoma City Thunder have plenty of cash and quite a lot of draft capital, including the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Speaking of their lottery pick in the upcoming draft, expect the Thunder to add a catch-and-shoot option like Kansas Jayhawks wing Gradey […]

The Dallas Mavericks‘ offseason is likely going to revolve around the free agency period and whether they’re able to re-sign All-Star guard Kyrie Irving. However, this shouldn’t distract them from the 2023 NBA Draft, a day that they’ll make a major decision for the future of the franchise. For simplicity’s sake, let’s say the Mavericks […]

Put some respect on Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler‘s name. In the process of taking down the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in a 130-117 victory, the veteran led his team to victory with 35 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, and three steals in 42 minutes. Butler became the fourth player in NBA history to have 35 […]

The Denver Broncos have a couple of clear needs ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, which should make their job easier as they attempt to reach the Super Bowl with head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Russell Wilson in town. However, while plenty of attention has gone towards their offensive line and skill positions — […]

The Detroit Pistons didn’t enter the season expected to be in the running for the top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, with Cade Cunningham — the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft — sustaining a season-ending shin injury just 12 games into his 2022-23 campaign, the Pistons were suddenly upstream with […]

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of the Orlando Magic, as they drafted a superstar-in-the-making with their surprise first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft in Paolo Banchero. Banchero, along with former Michigan Wolverines standout Franz Wagner, are players that the Magic should be able to lean on for years to come. […]

The Utah Jazz have a fun offseason ahead of them, armed with a load of cash and plenty of draft capital. In terms of the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft, the Jazz have three first-round picks, including the ninth overall pick. Frankly, outside of an outstanding shot-blocker in center Walker Kessler, it’s difficult to determine if […]

The 2023 NBA Draft will take place on Jun. 22, giving the New Orleans Pelicans two months to prepare for an important day in regard to the team’s future. The Pelicans may not have had the season that they desired in 2022-23, largely due to an injury bug that star forward Zion Williamson just can’t […]

Although the Brooklyn Nets played with a competitive spirit throughout Game 1, they were no match for the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Sixers superstars Joel Embiid and James Harden led Philly past the Nets 121-101, pulling past Brooklyn in the second half in a playoff series that could end early for them. Following the […]

As the Houston Rockets continue to vet out a shortlist of candidates that they want to replace former head coach Stephen Silas, Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach and former NBA standout Sam Cassell has been requested for an interview, per the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen. The Rockets are expected to initially interview about eight coaching candidates, […]

The Denver Nuggets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Having pulled away from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Play-In Tournament, the Timberwolves earned the right to face a more talented opponent. Though a less dangerous team without defensive specialist Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota still has plenty of […]

Jordan Clarkson will have an important decision to make in August when NBA free agency starts, as all signs point to the nine-year veteran declining his $14.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season. Not that the decision means that Clarkson will leave. Coming off of a career season when he averaged 20.8 points game, […]

With the 2023 NBA Playoffs finally under way, FanDuel Sportsbook has updated their NBA Finals odds and, if they’re right, the sun might not be the only thing that rises in the east. NBA championship odds for 2023 playoffs, per @FDSportsbook: pic.twitter.com/GP6FwKG9jr — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 15, 2023 With +240 odds, the Milwaukee Bucks […]

With the Atlanta Hawks scheduled to face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, this First Round matchup will pit two of the most popular teams in the league against each other. Ahead of the Hawks-Celtics game, we’ll be making our Hawks Game 1 predictions. It is difficult to argue against […]

The Toronto Raptors have plenty of major decisions to make this offseason. Between trades, the NBA Draft, and free agency, only a handful of Toronto’s current rotation players may return in 2023-24. Chief among them will be 21-year-old forward Scottie Barnes, the only player that the Raptors front office has tagged as untouchable in trade […]

Five-star combo guard A.J. Johnson has decommitted from the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball program and will sign with the NBL’s Illawarra Hawks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnaroski and Jonathan Givony. Johnson currently plays for the Southern California Academy in Castaic, CA. The 6-foot-5, 160-pound Johnson spoke to Eric Bossi of 247 Sports about his decision […]

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. has a $18.8 million player option on his contract for the 2023-24 season, but the 24-year-old may choose to head to free agency. During the team’s exit interviews, Trent says of his contract situation that “it’s a business” (h/t Sportsnet’s Michael Grange), echoing a sentiment shared within and outside […]

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has his work cut out for him this summer. Potentially taking on a major offensive role next season with the potential departures of Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Gary Trent Jr., the 2022 Rookie of the Year refuses to rest upon his laurels. Consequently, when Barnes posted averages […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has a scintillating skillset but even his above-the-rim antics can no longer mask the growing concerns about his durability and mentality moving forward. A player rumored to weigh up to 330 pounds last year, Williamson’s curious combination of weight, strength, and explosiveness is still a mismatch for whatever player […]

UConn Huskies star center Adama Sanogo will enter the 2023 NBA Draft, according to basketball insider Adam Zagoria. Sanogo averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 0.8 blocks, and 0.8 steals per game in the 2022-23 season, shooting 60.6 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from 3. A two-time All-Big East selection, Sanogo was named the […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has faced heavy criticism as of late. No stranger to it, both his weight and injury history have routinely been questioned by fans and the media. However, those questions sprung up rapidly last season, particularly after pictures showed Zion looking heavier than normal. This year has been a little […]

The Toronto Raptors‘ season has ended after they were felled by the Chicago Bulls in a come-from-behind victory amid Wednesday night’s play-in games. Meanwhile, the Bulls will advance in the play-in tournament, facing the Miami Heat on Apr. 14. The winner of that matchup will determine who the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks get to face in […]

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown is vying for his first career All-NBA selection. He’s going to be on cloud nine when he learns that he’s on track to be named to the All-NBA third team, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Averaging 26.6 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game on a 58.1 true shooting percentage […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are staring down the most important offseason of the Damian Lillard Era. They’ve done well in recent years, adding talents like Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant to their roster while hiring a head coach with a fresh outlook in Chauncey Billups that could lead them to a higher plane. Front office […]

The Atlanta Hawks have an interesting offseason ahead of them, with myriad reports already surfacing that underscored the potential upheaval in Atlanta amid the uncertainty regarding star point guard Trae Young‘s future with the franchise. To that point, the Hawks are truly unlikely to be running to trading block to move their primary option. Nonetheless, […]