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Sacramento Kings big man Chimezie Metu is a relatively unheralded talent. However, after spending his first five seasons with the Kings, he knows all about the hurdles the franchise has had to leap to reach the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Sacramento’s loyal fans, who are as familiar with Metu as anyone, know as well. After all, […]

The Charlotte Hornets may be under new ownership by the end of the 2023 offseason but their plan for how to build their roster in the immediate future will be mostly unchanged. At least so says Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak, per the Associated Press: “Typically, the basketball operations [such as] players, contracts, who you […]

The Detroit Pistons are looking to fill a head coaching vacancy after soon-to-be 66-year-old Dwane Casey was moved into a front office role. Looking for a fresh voice and new leader for their young club, expect the Pistons to do their due diligence, especially with such high odds to land the first overall pick in […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George was drafted in 2010, so he’s seen quite a bit in his decorated NBA career. Perhaps that’s why when it comes to the fading stars of the 2000s, George has a different perspective than the commonly held beliefs about those players that circulate today. Not just with former MVP […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants veteran talent as soon as possible, and for a team with $25.7 million in maximum cap space without re-signing any of their own free agents, that means the Blazers front office needs to pick up the phone and make trade calls to executives around the league. Among the […]

Could the Tennessee Titans make a draft day trade with the Arizona Cardinals in order to select Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson with the third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, as ESPN analyst Mel Kiper believes? The NFL Draft, as always, will feature plenty of trades, and in this scenario, the Titans will […]

After making an eyebrow-raising claim that he’s currently the third-best center in the NBA, four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to sign with the Guaynabo Mets of the Puerto Rican Professional Basketball League, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. https://t.co/APZZVyPlQl — Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) April 11, 2023 Cousins, who last played for the Milwaukee Bucks and […]

With the 2022-23 regular season officially over, it’s time to look ahead to the 2023 offseason. A time of year in which teams are more invested than ever in finding talent to upgrade their roster, be it via the NBA Draft, the trade market, or NBA free agency. This year’s free agency class will be […]

The Denver Broncos are in the midst of a pivotal offseason. With the 2023 NFL Draft only two weeks away, let’s look at the potential picks the team may make in order to fortify their roster. Denver Broncos: 2023 NFL Mock Draft No. 67 overall – C Joe Tippman, Wisconsin With the Broncos allowing the […]

Former Oregon Ducks center Kel’el Ware has transferred to the Indiana Hoosiers, according to Travis Branham of 247 Sports. A former McDonald’s All-American and the second-ranked prospect in the transfer portal, the writing may have already been on the wall when he visited the Bloomington campus on Thursday and cancelled his trip to Alabama soon […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the play-in tournament on Wednesday, Apr. 12. However, if they were hoping to have All-Star forward Zion Williamson join them, they’ll be sorely disappointed. In fact, Zion is set to miss more than the play-in game against the Thunder. If the Pelicans […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is finally getting comfortable with the team’s offense. But this should come as no surprise with the four-year pro given plenty of opportunity to make an impact as of late. Averaging 22.7 minutes per game in April, Hachimura saw his month-to-month usage rate go from 15.9 percent in March […]

The final day of 2022-23 NBA regular season looked a bit like the boxing card for a pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, as multiple players got into scuff-ups with teammates. Los Angeles Clippers playmakers Mason Plumlee and Bones Hyland were two such players. In the video below, Plumlee is having an animated discussion with Hyland, […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been the center of debate all weekend, as NBA fans and analysts have spent the last few days wondering whether or not Dallas’ underwhelming performance during the 2022-23 season is enough for the perennial All-Star to request a trade from the franchise. Those that want Doncic to request a […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young could find himself shipped away to a different team this offseason, as The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reports that the Hawks have given their front office permission to explore trades involving the two-time All-Star: “With the offseason approaching, league sources say the Hawks’ front office has the green light from […]

The Portland Trail Blazers season is now over after they fell 157-101 to the Golden State Warriors in the final game of the regular season. However, despite it being a game in which Blazers rookie wing Shaedon Sharpe and others continued to show promise, Portland clearly has their mind set on being much more successful […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going to be one of the main teams to follow this offseason, with All-Star guard Kyrie Irving set to reach free agency and All-NBA guard Luka Doncic under media scrutiny. However, while the focus of their offseason is on whether or not they can re-sign Kyrie and build a team around […]

It’s not uncommon for teammates to get into spirited — or even heated — arguments. However, you don’t usually see a player punching a teammate, as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert did on Saturday evening when he dealt a blow to veteran forward Kyle Anderson. Prior to the punch, Anderson and Gobert were jawing away […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is known for his gruff demeanor during media sessions, but these days a lighter Coach Pop still shines through. So, with him declining to discuss whether he would retire this summer or not, only speculation — leaning neither one way or the other — can ensue. All people […]

The Houston Rockets’ 2022-23 campaign just ended, but before the Gatorade could even get poured out of the cooler, Stephen Silas was relieved of his duties as head coach. It’s interesting that it came as the Rockets took down the Washington Wizards, especially as Houston had been playing better as of late and Silas was […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has as much right to lay claim to the 2023 NBA MVP Award as anyone. Averaging 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists on 55.3 percent shooting from the field, the Bucks are a league-leading 58-23. That Milwaukee was able to accomplish that feat while missing three-time All-Star Khris Middleton […]

The Dallas Mavericks have essentially bowed out of the 2023 NBA Playoff race, so it’s time to look ahead towards the offseason and how the team must improve moving forward. The biggest question for the Mavs moving forward is whether or not they’ll re-sign All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who played well individually but who acquisition […]

With Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving set to become a free agent this offseason, “the early (stress: very early) rumbles have led to projections of a three- or four-year [contract]” for Irving should he re-sign, per NBA insider Marc Stein. Stein adds that Irving is eligible to sign a contract extension with the Mavs […]

With the 2022-23 regular season finale looming, the Los Angeles Clippers know what they need to do in order to put themselves in the best position for a playoff run. Defeat the Phoenix Suns and avoid the play-in tournament, a scenario that may pit them against a more formidable foe than the Sacramento Kings on […]

LeBron James Jr. — or simply “Bronny” — has been closely followed by media and NBA scouts alike from a young age, no surprise for a player who shares his namesake with the most storied and decorated player of all-time. Preparing to embark on his collegiate journey, Bronny James has been participating in the marquee […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard was as nonchalant as ever when asked about the Phoenix Suns adding Kevin Durant. On Sunday before the Clippers faced the Suns, Leonard was asked about Phoenix’s blockbuster midseason trade. In response, he told reporters, “I haven’t assessed their team like that” (h/t Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints). “That’s a […]

San Jose State guard Omari Moore has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft and signed with LIFT Sports Management, per Andscape’s Marc J. Spears. The California native was named the 2023 Mountain West Player of the Year after averaging 17.4 points and 4.8 assists per game for the Spartans last season. At 6-foot-6 and 190 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince is an underrated weapon for the playoff-bound squad. He may not get much opportunity to shine offensively, especially after the return of All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns. However, his veteran savvy, 3-point shooting, and defensive ability will all be key in the postseason, as those skills are often x-factors within a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. became the 157th player in the NBA history to reach 15,000 points when he scored 20 points against the San Antonio Spurs in a 151-131 blowout win Saturday night. Conley, who went 6-9 from the field, knocked down five threes in route to reaching the career milestone. With the […]

Prior to being drafted by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, rookie forward Paolo Banchero was the face of the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program. That wasn’t guaranteed, as Banchero reveals to the Knuckleheads podcast co-hosts Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles that there were four other schools […]

Orlando Magic rookie forward Paolo Banchero has been one of the most sensational players in the league since Day 1. Selected with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, plenty of pressure was on him after being the surprise pick for the Magic; former Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren, drafted second overall by […]

The backcourt doesn’t have a logjam but without clearly defined roles for their guards next season, the Utah Jazz could run into a bit of a conundrum. It’s a good thing that the Jazz have so many players of starting at guard for them. It’s even better that despite some overlap in skillset, their play […]

The timing for Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics couldn’t get any worse, as the veteran wing revealed on Friday that he cut his right hand while picking up a glass vase and had to get five stitches. While Brown expects to ready for the 2023 NBA Playoffs, he voiced his frustration about the injury […]

The Kentucky Wildcats may lose a big part of their roster with center Oscar Tshiebwe declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft (h/t Jeff Goodman of Stadium), but with the senior retaining his collegiate eligibility, he could still return to the program. Tshiebwe averaged 16.5 points, 13.7 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 block per game in […]

With $49 million in projected cap space entering the 2023 offseason, the Utah Jazz have more than enough resources to shore up their rotation. In the backcourt rotation, guards Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, Kris Dunn, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Ochai Agbaji will be under contract. The Jazz’s frontcourt rotation will be comprised of at least forwards […]

The Utah Jazz could have a quiet offseason and focus on player development. After all, with better injury luck they very well may looking at a playoff berth this season. That hypothetical is enough to inspire at least a confidence that their current core can become a playoff team, and all they have to do […]

The Utah Jazz have promise, that’s for sure. Led by likely 2023 Most Improved Player of the Year Lauri Markkanen, the Jazz have already identified at least two other franchise building blocks in center Walker Kessler and guard Collin Sexton. Kessler, the best shot-blocker in his class and an impact player on the interior looks […]

Bronny James’ college decision could ultimately come down to the USC Trojans, Oregon Ducks, and Ohio State Buckeyes, the heavily-hinted favorites of LeBron James’ eldest son. An athletic combo guard that’s proven to be a strong shooter and decision-maker, the fanfare that surrounds him is as much about his legitimate potential as his parentage. That said, […]

The 35th-ranked player in the Class of 2023, 6-foot-3 combo guard Bronny James will be taking his talents to…. Eugene, OR, as he commits to the Oregon Ducks. A gifted shooter and passer with the defensive chops to at least play a projectable role at the NBA level, the 18-year-old has had eyes trained on […]