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After finalizing a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon, five-time All-Star Kevin Love is officially a free agent. Multiple teams have varying levels of interest in signing the veteran, but the Miami Heat are considered the frontrunners, as they can offer the veteran a definitive role in their quest for postseason success. Addressing […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo knows what he wants to accomplish after his already historic NBA career is finished, telling Jim Owczarski of the Journal Sentinel that he wants to be a head coach. “Afterward, when I retire, I want to be a head coach,” Giannis says. “A lot of people don’t know that about […]

G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson is projected to be a top-2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t fantasized about playing with the league’s current stars. Asked by reporters who he would love to play with in the NBA, Henderson says that he wants to “play with guys like […]

After meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers franchise officials, Utah Jazz guard Russell Westbrook will reportedly meet with franchise cornerstones Paul George and Kawhi Leonard in the near future, according to The Athletic’s Law Murray. With the playoff eligible waiver deadline on Mar. 1 and Westbrook having yet to complete his buyout with the Jazz, […]

Get Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. in the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest. Speaking to reporters at his Jordan Rising Stars Challenge media availability during 2023 All-Star Weekend, Smith says that he “definitely” wants to be a participant in the iconic event in the future. “I feel like I’m a pretty good shooter. I feel […]

Houston Rockets rookie forward Jabari Smith Jr. will be a participant during All-Star Weekend after he and teammates Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Tari Eason, were invited to the Jordan Rising Stars Challenge. Smith, the third overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, hasn’t had an ideal start to his NBA career. Though he has […]

As veteran guard Russell Westbrook tries to determine his next step, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has rushed to the defense of the nine-time All-Star. Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, and Los Angeles Lakers big man all Anthony Davis called out the disparaging remarks about Westbrook being a toxic […]

Miami Hurricanes third-year redshirt freshman running back Don Chaney Jr. was involved in a car crash on Thursday night, according to Fox Sports’ Andy Slater. Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal arrived at the scene following the crash. JUST IN: Miami Hurricanes’ RB Don Chaney Jr. was involved in a car crash on Thursday night, I’m […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has played his role well since taking over for the late David Stern in 2014. However, his appointment came at the genesis of the player empowerment movement. A movement that can be summarized as the attempt of NBA players to take control of their playing future, whether they’re still under contract […]

With 2023 All-Star Weekend upon us, the 2022-23 season is at the de facto halfway point. Now is as good a time as any to assess the rookies in the 2022 NBA Draft class and determine which — if any — players were movers and shakers in these NBA Rookie Power Rankings for the season. To […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic has been an MVP candidate for several seasons now. Averaging at least 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists per game in every season since 2019-20, The Don is one of the most effective playmakers in the game. However, he’s never played beside an offensive threat like eight-time All-Star […]

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been playing the best basketball of his life. Named to the All-Star Game for the first time in his career, Markkanen has taken the reins of a young and competitive Jazz squad. If somebody would have told an eight-year-old Markkanen that this would be his life present day, he […]

While he may not be a household name quite yet, big man Domantas Sabonis is one of the most talented players to wear a Sacramento Kings uniform. Acquired last February in a deal with the Indiana Pacers that saw the Kings send away talented guards Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield, Sabonis has a dynamic skillset at […]

The Miami Heat didn’t make any major moves by the NBA trade deadline, but they’re trying to make a splash in the buyout market. Already linked to veteran forward Kevin Love, who has an impending buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Heat are now also linked to former MVP Russell Westbrook. While Westbrook has yet […]

After a week of flirtation, the Los Angeles Clippers and veteran guard Russell Westbrook have “begun conversations,” according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Law Murray. Charania adds that the Clippers received permission to talk to Westbrook, who is still under contract with the Utah Jazz while the two parties engage in buyout discussions. The […]

Whether you love him or hate him, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green tells it how he sees it. So, when the seasoned champion addressed the trade that sent 7-foot-0 center James Wiseman — the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft — to the Detroit Pistons, one could only accept his perspective. Not […]

At 27-32, 13th in the Western Conference standings, the Los Angeles Lakers are struggling. Even with LeBron James having one of the most dominant stretches of his career to start 2023, L.A. has been unable to overcome a rash of injuries. The most significant of these to All-Star big man Anthony Davis, who has only […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George is used to being the little brother. Whether it was to former teammate Danny Granger or on-and-off adversary LeBron James, George has repeatedly played the role of the less successful star. Even the less popular star. Maybe that’s what drew him to the Clippers, a team where he’s even […]

With only three players — LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Max Christie — that have fully guaranteed contracts past the 2022-23 season, Los Angeles Lakers have positioned themselves to sign All-Star guard Kyrie Irving in the 2023 offseason. Irving, a 132year veteran capable of commanding an annual salary of at least $40 million, is likely […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is sure to be a star-studded affair this season, as the 2023 NBA All-Star Game will feature a number of celebrities from the entertainment industries, per the Associated Press. Among the celebrities with roles during All-Star Weekend are award-winning actors Ben Affleck and Vin Diesel. Grammy-nominated singers Jewel and Tems will also […]

The Chicago Bulls put assembled one of the most talented star trios in the NBA when they paired All-Star center Nikola Vucevic with star guard Zach LaVine at the 2021 NBA trade deadline and then traded for All-Star forward DeMar DeRozan a couple of months ahead of the 2021-22 regular season. Due to injuries to […]

Los Angeles Clippers eight-time All-Star Paul George is no stranger to trades. While he’s only been traded once himself — from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Clippers in 2019 — he’s a 13-year veteran that’s seen more than his fair share of the NBA’s business side. So, as George speaks on the trade deadline […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland is one of the most charismatic young players in the league. His energetic personality even spills out onto the court, as the second-year guard uses a variety of ball-handling moves to set himself or a teammate up for a shot attempt. While his play style may have played a […]

After sustaining a Lisfranc injury in his right foot during an offseason pro-am event and being ruled out for the 2022-23 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren seems to have become an afterthought for most NBA fans. However, Thunder fans may need to sit up in their seats. Holmgren appears to have taken […]

2020 first-round pick R.J. Hampton may be waived or bought out by the Orlando Magic, per The Orlando Sentinel’s Khobi Price. Hampton, who the Magic acquired via trade in 2021, has not been traveling with team. Curiously, the other two players under contract for the Magic who aren’t traveling are Patrick Beverley and Terrence Ross, […]

While he rehabs a facial fracture, Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown says that he’s unsure of whether or not he’ll be able to play in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. However, as doctors “came to the determination” that surgery isn’t necessary, he doesn’t believe that the injury will keep him off the court for long. […]

In honor of Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s decades-long reign as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, the Los Angeles Lakers gifted the Big Fella with a magnificent gold ring. The ring, embedded with diamonds, features his iconic sky hook, jersey number (33), career points (38,387) and the number of years that he held the […]

The Houston Rockets and 3-time NBA champion Danny Green have agreed to a buyout, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Green, a 14-year NBA veteran, only appeared in three games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season before being traded to the Rockets in a 3-team deal. A veteran wing with the ninth-most 3-point field goals all-time […]

The start to Ben Simmons’ tenure with the Brooklyn Nets hasn’t been great but Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers sees brighter days ahead for the Fresh Prince. “I believe he can get back to where he was with us,” Rivers says of Simmons (h/t Brian Lewis of the New York Post). “Especially now I […]

8-time All-Star Paul George doesn’t believe that the Los Angeles Clippers are the favorites to win a championship this season. They weren’t before the trade deadline, and they aren’t now either. When asked about the state of the Western Conference by The Athletic’s Law Murray, George would say that “the West is the West. So, it’s […]

The Phoenix Suns had the biggest blockbuster trade of the 2022-23 season by trading for two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant. But if the rumor that they were also trying to trade for eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving are true, then they were trying to run the box office. The Suns “had visions of having Kyrie and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been “severely struggling” with a foot injury, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast: “I was told LeBron was severely struggling with that foot injury. Yes, it’s something that’s been nagging him for a few weeks already. But it gets to a point where it […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland might have wound up with the New York Knicks had the Denver Nuggets decided to trade for wing Cam Reddish. Prior to being dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers in a move that landed the Knicks forward Josh Hart, New York “expressed interest” in acquiring Hyland and Reddish was […]

With nobody to run the offense, the absence of point guard Lonzo Ball is being felt by the Chicago Bulls. However, Utah Jazz point guard Russell Westbrook is not a player the team needs to be looking at to fill that void. If Westbrook does agree to a buyout with the Jazz, a team like […]

In terms of the players who they could feasibly add, the Milwaukee Bucks would not have been able to acquire many with a better fit than defensive-minded forward Jae Crowder. At least that’s how Bucks guard Jrue Holiday sees it: “To have more guys like that, who can switch 1-4, 1-5. Hard-nosed, tough guys who […]

Veteran guard Patrick Beverley has engaged in contract buyout discussions with the Orlando Magic, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The writing was on the wall for Beverley as soon as the trade between the Magic and Los Angeles Lakers went down but now it’s being confirmed. Beverley, an 11-year NBA veteran, […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving‘s well-documented and controversial history are significant enough to impact multiple teams desire to acquire or retain his services. Nonetheless, within days of making a trade request amid a contract dispute with the Brooklyn Nets, Irving landed in Dallas alongside perennial MVP candidate Luka Doncic. And while the opportunity to […]

The injury replacements for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game have officially been announced and Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards, and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam have received the nod to go to Salt Lake City on Feb. 17. Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox and Pascal Siakam named All-Star reserve replacements. pic.twitter.com/UcsfLHoQJq […]

Not one to shy away from praising the abilities of his NBA brethren, Milwaukee Bucks centerpiece Giannis Antetokounmpo believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the “absolute example” for basketball players, per Eurohoops’ George Efkarpidis. “Whoever wants to follow this example can do it,” Giannis says of LeBron’s career. “If someone does not, he […]