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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had claimed just days after the 2025 NBA Finals that re-signing center Myles Turner was the biggest priority this offseason. However, Turner stunned fans by instead signing a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, which leaves a Turner-sized hole in Indiana’s roster. The loss of their defensive […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson was on video playing alongside Michael Beasley and other pro players in a pick-up game at a recent open run. Thompson, who will start the second year of the $50 million contract he signed back in July 2024, looked in prime fitness as he showed off his characteristic jumper and […]

Luka Doncic is set to reunite with former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson. Nelson, who played a major role in selecting Doncic at the 2018 NBA Draft, has been named a special adviser to the Slovenian national team and will play a role at the upcoming 2025 EuroBasket tournament. “Former Mavericks general manager Donnie […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the middle of a huge NBA offseason that has already seen some major roster changes. Still over the second apron, they traded Kevin Durant for the likes of Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks alongside the No. 10 pick of the 2025 draft, which the Suns used to acquire center Khaman […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made the biggest move of the 2025 NBA free agency thus far after having what was an underwhelming draft. They selected Bogoljub Marković with the 47th pick before signing Mark Spears on a two-way contract. However, the headlines have been dominated by Milwaukee’s decision to waive Damian Lillard and stretch his salary […]

Kevin Durant may have recently changed shops and will be seen playing for the Houston Rockets next season. However, that is expected to bring forth no change to his online activities. Known for his tendency to speak out on social media, the Slim Reaper is in no mood to listen to calls to curtail his […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s future at the Golden State Warriors continues to remain uncertain despite several teams maintaining an interest in the forward. The Warriors have sent out a qualifying offer of $7.9 million, which gives them the freedom to match free agency offers. The New Orleans Pelicans are among multiple teams interested in the 22-year-old. However, […]

Following an underwhelming 2025 NBA Draft that saw them make minimal roster upgrades, the Golden State Warriors have entered free agency with a clear priority. They want to figure out Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation while finding the wriggle room to make further upgrades for a team that is looking to compete for the championship. However, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are already looking to make major moves after the surprising waive-and-stretch of Damian Lillard’s contract. As the franchise continues to monitor options to improve the roster for the upcoming season, 11-time All-Star Chris Paul has emerged as a target in the ongoing NBA free agency. With multiple teams said to be in […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves unreasonably short on the center position after long-term backup Kevon Looney joined the New Orleans Pelicans. Steve Kerr has generally opted for Draymond Green as the starting center in what has come to be known as a small-ball lineup. However, the Warriors had previously registered interest in the Chicago […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are undoubtedly traversing through an extremely crucial offseason. LeBron James has opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season but is understood to be “monitoring” the front office closely as he continues to consider his future past the upcoming season. Recently, the Lakers passed on the opportunity to […]

The Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings are reportedly looking at a sign-and-trade scenario involving the likes of Malik Monk and Dennis Schroder. Monk, owed upwards of $18 million for the upcoming season, has emerged as a serious trade candidate for Detroit as they aim to improve backcourt depth. On the other hand, Schroder was […]

The Milwaukee Bucks recently secured forward Bobby Portis on a three-year $44 million deal that keeps him with the team until the 2027-28 season. The player had previously declined a $13.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season and instead negotiated a new deal. The 30-year-old has become one of the most productive bench players […]

LeBron James may have recently opted in for his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season. However, instead of quelling rumors about his immediate future, the move has only increased the noise, with James understood to be monitoring the Lakers’ offseason closely. As things stand, James will be a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers returned from the 2025 NBA Draft with one of the most surprising picks. In what has turned out to be a polarizing move, the Trail Blazers initially traded down from the No.11 pick after a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. It brought them the No. 16 pick, alongside a 2028 first-rounder […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently confirmed that they have locked in Julius Randle on a three-year, $100 million deal. Randle will also have a player option for the 2027-28 season and sees a slight pay rise that takes his salary for next season to around $33.3 million. The indication may be that Randle is a core piece as the […]

Ty Jerome has quickly become one of the most sought-after players on the free agent market this offseason, and the Memphis Grizzlies are believed to have become the latest team to join the race. After what was a breakout season for the 27-year-old, Jerome is looking for a major pay raise from the estimated $2.5 […]

As is true with any major LeBron James move, his decision to opt in for the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers has sent teams into a frenzy. Instead of becoming a free agent, James exercised a $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. This may be James’ way of […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been lauded for their strategic efficiency in the 2025 NBA Draft which saw them move back from their No. 13 pick. Atlanta had their sights set on frontcourt depth as they initially traded their pick to the New Orleans Pelicans. In return, they got an unprotected 2026 first-round pick via New […]

In an offseason that has been dominated by trade rumors related to Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks returned from the 2025 NBA draft without any immediate roster improvement. Milwaukee made a seemingly long-term investment by drafting Mega Basket’s Bogoljub Markovic with the 47th overall pick. This is the same team where a young Nikola Jokic […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves just took care of another one of their biggest priorities for the current offseason: Julius Randle’s contract. Randle had previously turned down his $30.9 million player option for the upcoming season, and this new deal comes on the heels of Naz Reid’s five-year, $125 million agreement. Instead, the Timberwolves will sign him […]

After seeing the likes of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle win the last two Rookie of the year awards, the San Antonio Spurs welcomed Dylan Harper with the second overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Entering the draft, the Spurs already had a trio of stars in Wemby, De’Aaron Fox and Castle, alongside the […]

With NBA free agency set to open on June 30, a number of teams will be looking to make improvements to their rosters. One of the most underrated assets on the market is none other than Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Walker has been linked to multiple teams already as he enters unrestricted free agency […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, ending his season and putting the nail in the coffin in the Celtics’ repeat dreams.  It has also resulted in a huge shakeup for his team. With Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday already […]

With Jayson Tatum set to undergo a lengthy Achilles recovery, the Boston Celtics have made multiple huge moves to avoid luxury tax and second apron penalties. Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday have already been traded, with the likes of Derrick White and Jaylen Brown also being linked to moves. However, in an offseason dominated by […]

The New York Knicks’ search for Tom Thibodeau’s replacement has led them to a range of current and former NBA coaches. They have interviewed names such as Mike Brown, James Borrego, Taylor Jenkins, and Micah Nori. Now, the search seems to have taken the Knicks outside the traditional NBA pool, with South Carolina Gamecocks head […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is complete, and it has given us plenty of intriguing storylines and future stars to behold. The draft once again added to the list of potential generational players that will make their mark in the NBA for years to come. And while the Dallas Mavericks got the big prize in the […]

The 2025 NBA Draft resulted in plenty of headline-making moves. Cooper Flagg officially joins the Dallas Mavericks, while Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe emerged as the No. 2 and 3 picks on the night. On the other hand, round 1 of the draft also gave us some surprisingly low picks for highly-rated prospects, including Orlando […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison became an instant villain when Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. And while that is understandable, things have quickly started to look up for the Mavericks once again. This was partly due to them snagging the number 1 pick for the 2025 NBA Draft, despite having […]

The 2025 NBA Draft day brought forth a range of surprises. While nobody doubted Cooper Flagg would be selected by the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies rose as high as the No. 11 pick to select Washington State star Cedric Coward. In order to do so, they initially traded their No. 16 pick, a 2028 […]

The Utah Jazz stunned a fair number of people on Wednesday by selecting Ace Bailey as the fifth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Rutgers star, despite being a consensus five-star recruit, has come under huge controversy after Bailey refused to work out or meet with any NBA team in the buildup to […]

Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid back in June 2024 as a free agent. It came after seven glorious individual seasons with PSG that saw the French international score 175 goals in 205 matches. Mbappe won a total of 12 trophies with Paris, including six Ligue 1 titles.  Alongside Neymar, Mbappe even led PSG to the […]

Austin Reaves has become a fan favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers after joining them as an undrafted prospect back in 2021. A playoff monster who just had a breakout season, Reaves has consistently been involved in trade rumors due to the Lakers being short on assets to enter the market. Still under contract with […]

The Boston Celtics are hitting the reset button as they are set to be without star Jayson Tatum next season. After trading both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, Boston finds itself roughly $4.5 million below the second apron, but is not done making moves. The Celtics are eyeing Illinois guard Kasparas Jakicionis in a potential […]

The Indiana Pacers came as close as they could have to winning the NBA championship. A team led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam showed its ability to pull off the unlikely all season, forcing the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 7-game series in the Finals. And while Haliburton and co. finally lost steam towards […]

The Atlanta Hawks made their first offseason move speedily. The Hawks acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade that also involved the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. The Latvian center can be expected to slot in straight into the starting lineup, with Clint Capela expected to move on as a free agent. However, Atlanta is […]

The Boston Celtics only seem to be starting off with offseason moves after trading away both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Up next might be Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, despite consistent suggestions that Boston has no intention of letting go of either. The Celtics, aiming to reduce their luxury tax bill for next season, […]

Angel Reese found herself in the spotlight once again during the Chicago Sky’s comeback victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Reese, who only recently got the first triple-double of her WNBA career, finished the game with yet another double-double, scoring 18 points alongside 17 rebounds. However, it was a first-quarter altercation with Sparks’ Rickea Jackson […]

The Charlotte Hornets are heading into the offseason off the back of a disastrous campaign. Despite a young, talented core, they suffered through a 19-63 regular season after multiple key players missed considerable time. This included the likes of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Mark Williams, which played a major role in their season derailing. […]