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According to recent reports, Washington Wizards restricted free agent Bojan Bogdanovic has been receiving interest from at least three teams, who are looking to add his services to their respective teams. Among the teams in contact with him are the Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks, who are all in need of a swingman, […]

After being selected 26 th overall in the 2016 draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, Furkan Korkmaz decided to spend at least another season with Anadolu Efes in the Turkish Basketball Super League, to further develop his skill set. A year after, he and the Sixers feel that he is now ready to play at the […]

Both in need of a swingman to bolster their shooting guard and small forward rotations, the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls have turned their attention to an unrestricted free agent they want to bring in to their fold. It has been reported that the teams have expressed interest in Justin Holiday, who spent the […]

After some of the big name free agents have already agreed to new deals, teams are now turning their attention to players who may not be stars, but could turn out to be key signings for them. One of them is Dion Waiters, who has yet to secure his next contract, and is reportedly talking […]

Following his unfruitful meeting with the Washington Wizards on Saturday, restricted free agent Otto Porter Jr. is now set to meet with the Sacramento Kings, who have showed some interest in him over the past weeks, per USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick. The 24-year-old Georgetown product is coming off his best season as a pro, where […]

Fresh off winning his second championship, Golden State Warriors shooter Klay Thompson continues to have a blast this summer. The 27-year-old guard is currently in China were he has been seen having a grand time touring the country, and it also adds to his good mood that he now a new $80 million contract with his sneakers sponsor, […]

With free agency now in full swing, teams have been very active in finding perfect fits for them, and trying to place themselves in the best possible scenario to compete for the title next season. Players have had a huge role in luring stars to join their teams by attending meetings as well as making […]

Having no certainty if Derrick Rose will re-sign with them this summer, the New York Knicks are already preparing themselves for the possibility of having a new playmaker running their offense. It has been reported that the team is looking to add one veteran point guard, who has proven in the past that he is […]

When competing for the Miami Heat, Hassan Whiteside has established himself as a tenacious rebounder and elite shotblocker in the league. His presence inside the paint is intimidating for opposing players, as his size and length is difficult not to notice. However, outside the hardwood, he is very different as he shows his lighter side, especially […]

The Brooklyn Nets are continuing to make early moves this summer as they shape up their roster for next season. Following the acquisition of D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov from the Los Angeles Lakers last week, it has been reported that they have picked up their team options on Sean Kilpatrick and Joe Harris, to have both […]

Paul Millsap is expected to be one of the most sought after free agents this summer. His rare combination of being a good defender and a proven scorer will be a commodity a lot of teams won’t be able to resist, and will make them pitch to him to bring his talents to their fold. […]

With the season now over, teams have finished tallying the totals for their merchandise sales. The NBA recently announced its results and not surprisingly, this year’s two finalists, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, are once again on top of the rankings for the third straight year. The Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, and San […]

In an expected move by the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant has declined his $27.7 million option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent starting on July 1st. This has long been anticipated from him, as it’s his way of doing his part to make sure the team can keep its championship winning […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook not only had his best season as a pro this year, but also one for the ages, as he became the first player in 55 years to average a triple-double throughout the regular season. That said, it was expected that he was nominated for the MVP Award and […]

The NBA has recently announced the 15 highest-selling jerseys of this past season, and for the second consecutive year, Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry edged out LeBron James for the top spot. This comes after the Dubs won their second title in three years against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which could’ve boosted the sales […]

Following the sudden exit of Phil Jackson as president of the New York Knicks, a number of possible replacements have already emerged. Toronto Raptors general manager and president Masai Ujiri has been rumored to be on top of the team’s list to take over the Zen Master’s post, but it’s still unclear whether he’ll accept a […]

Despite coming off a solid season for the Boston Celtics, the team is expecting their young back-up big man, Kelly Olynyk, to part ways with them this summer. Although he was an integral part of their rotation this past postseason, the Celtics are in a peculiar position of not being able to extend a lucrative […]

Before the offseason started, the teams that were often included in trade rumors were the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and L.A. Clippers, among others. But in the past couple of weeks, the Houston Rockets came from nowhere and became serious contenders for some of the big name players available in free agency or through trades. […]

Despite losing their star point guard Chris Paul to a trade with the Houston Rockets, L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is making it known that he is happy where his team is now. The 55-year-old faced some members of the media following the blockbuster deal, and put up a brave face to keep the L.A. faithful at […]

Sports arenas of today have continued to find ways on how to give the best possible experience to spectators while they enjoy watching games live. Same goes for Philips Arena, which is scheduled to undergo a huge renovation, starting soon. The home of the Atlanta Hawks will also include a modern barbershop, which will have a […]

Many consider Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins as two of the best young players in the league today, and will continue to become the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the years to come. That said, there are not a lot of duos that can rival their collective talent and potential. However, they also have […]

Back in 2015, DeAndre Jordan made the controversial decision of re-signing with the L.A. Clippers, after he had already verbally committed to the Dallas Mavericks. Almost two years after the infamous incident, the 6-foot-11 center saw his teammate Chris Paul being traded to the Houston Rockets after the latter made his intent to leave the Clippers known. Interestingly, Paul was one […]

With the official start of this year’s free agency happening on Saturday, many teams are already preparing their pitches to some of the highly coveted players. All-Star forward Gordon Hayward is among those who are expected to receive a lot of interest from teams around the league, and as early as now, has lined up a series […]

LaVar Ball have been making a lot of headlines the past several months for his absurd comments and actions that leave a lot of people shaking their heads, but a recent testament to his admirable act may change how the public should perceive him. No less than Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka confirmed, via The Herd podcast […]

A lot of the fans of the New York Knicks were happy following the news that came out about Phil Jackson‘s firing. Many felt that his presence has been detrimental to the team’s success and that he’s dragging the whole organization down. Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport, who is a known supporter of the Knicks, was […]

The likes of James Harden and Carmelo Anthony have often been ridiculed for the lack of defensive intensity they show during games. There have been some videos that are circulating as well that shows how lax they are when on the defensive end. However, thanks to advance data from this past season’s matches, it has […]

After seeing their own player named the MVP during Monday night’s NBA Awards Show, the people of Oklahoma City couldn’t be any more proud of Russell Westbrook. Despite Kevin Durant spurning them last year, The Brodie was there take on the cudgels by leading them to another playoff appearance, and having a season for the […]

Since the trade deadline back in February, Paul George’s name has consistently been included in a lot of trade chatter, and linked to a number of teams as his next destination. From the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and the L.A. Clippers, speculations have continued to emerge as to where he’ll play next, but so far […]

Following the surprising development that was reported about the New York Knicks and Phil Jackson parting ways, team owner James Dolan is not wasting any time looking for a replacement for him. Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is being reported to be Dolan’s target to take the place of the the Zen Master, to help […]

Even if this year’s free agency has not officially started yet, there are already a number of teams emerging as having strong interest in signing Andre Iguodala. The L.A. Clippers, Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs are just some of the franchises being linked to him, but there’s another team that has recently been […]

Already having a formidable lineup led by Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, the Memphis Grizzlies are maybe just a few key pieces away from being serious contenders in the tough Western Conference, and having a legitimate shot at dethroning the Golden State Warriors. However, they have some difficult decisions to make this summer, especially with […]

Following the disorderly conduct charges he received for an incident that happened in a nightclub in New York back in December, the Golden State Warriors swingman Matt Barnes has pleaded guilty to them on Tuesday. He has reportedly avoided jail time, but will need to perform 10 days of community service, according to the AFP via […]

For aspiring basketball players, being part of an NBA roster is a dream that rarely comes to fruition, as playing at the highest level is both a blessing and vindication that they have chosen the right career. While most of them start early and move their way up the ranks to get noticed by NCAA […]

After losing Kevin Durant in free agency last offseason while getting nothing in return, reports surfaced late last week that the Oklahoma City Thunder may look to trade Russell Westbrook should he decline to sign the extension they’re planning to offer him this summer. According to Royce Young of ESPN, it now doesn’t seem like they’ll […]

When the results of some of the awards given during the inaugural NBA Awards Show on Monday night were revealed, there were no outlandish surprises that no one saw coming. Some of the surprises came earlier in the day when the NBA announced the members of the first and second All-Defensive Teams, where the exclusion […]

The Chicago Bulls have decided on the future of their young point guard, Michael Carter-Williams. As the organization overhauls the roster, they will not extend a qualifying offer to him this summer, making MCW an unrestricted free agent. Bulls will not submit a qualifying offer to Michael Carter-Williams + he will become unrestricted free agent. […]

A lot of NBA players in the league today have different hobbies and interests outside of basketball. From fashion, to other sports, these are just some of the things they have passion for as well. For Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, it’s his love for cars, which keeps him busy when away from the court. […]

The first annual NBA Awards Show on Monday night was filled with a lot of memorable moments and is considered a big success. Some of the best players in the league were awarded for the stellar season they had this year, while some were honored for their contributions to the league. However, some players were […]

Heading to Pier 36 in New York City on Monday for the inaugural NBA Awards Show, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki attended it as he was scheduled to present one of the awards on the night. That was his expectation, but a surprise was in store for him. The 39-year-old German international was totally caught […]