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Narratives on new players are starting to take shape now that every team has had a turn on a Las Vegas NBA Summer League court. Lottery picks have largely looked the part in Sin City. Unfortunately, the hopes of some undrafted prospects have evaporated into DNP-CDs on the stat sheet. Thankfully, there are still over […]

When the Miami Heat lost Caleb Martin in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers, it sort of forced the front office’s hands in the second wave of free agency. Sure, the team could have swung a massive deal for a high-profile player, sign-and-trading for one of the players they’ve been connected to like Tyus Jones […]

The Sacramento Kings have a deep roster with several quality rotation players, but they lack high-end talent outside of point guard De’Aaron Fox. With the team on the verge of contention, they made a blockbuster acquisition in free agency to address this concern by adding a six-time All-Star forward. Keep reading for a breakdown of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are hoping to take the next step forward after challenging times in the NBA’s Western Conference. Zion Williamson shown flashes of brilliance but hasn’t always showed up in the biggest moments and now Coach Willie Green’s team needs reinforcements. This offseason has been a solid one for Coach Green’s team, especially […]

When news broke shortly before the 2024 NBA Draft that the Washington Wizards had traded away Deni Avdija for a quartet of draft picks, including the one eventually used to select Bub Carrington 14th overall, it felt like a massive steal. Now granted, it was no secret that the Wizards were looking to radically reshape […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a massive leap forward in the 2023-2024 season, even making a surprise playoff run. While they came up short of the Finals, the team succeeded beyond everyone’s wildest dreams and is in a perfect position to compete for championships soon. To put themselves in the best possible position to win, […]

The Chicago Bulls have entered a rebuilding period after losing one of their stars, DeMar DeRozan to free agency and signaling they are open to moving another star wing. The Bulls shouldn’t stop there, though. They have another valuable player who they should consider trading. This additional move would complete the teardown of the current […]

Seven years ago, there were signs of good things to come for the Boston Celtics during NBA Summer League. Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were playing together and the acclaimed “7/11” duo showed flashes of excellence early in their careers. In 2024, that terrific tandem is now responsible for Boston’s 18th championship and loads […]

There was good reason for celebration in Gotham on Friday night, as the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson agreed to a contract extension that ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski called “largely unprecedented.” The new deal, which will pay the All-NBA guard $156.5 million over the next four years, represents a significant pay cut for Brunson… $37.1 […]

Could it be that the San Antonio Spurs greatest strength during NBA Free Agency has also served as a weakness? Hard to follow? Let’s explain. The free agent signing of Chris Paul and a trade for Harrison Barnes that also came with future first round draft picks were widely met with applause, and rightfully so. […]

The scorching heat marking a Las Vegas summer is intensifying by the day, and so is the action on the NBA Summer League hardwood. The top three picks of the 2024 NBA Draft were on the court to start the league’s desert adventures on Friday night, and Bronny James got his shot to show off […]

As the team with the highest payroll in the NBA, not even the most optimistic fan in Minnesota expected to see the Timberwolves pull off something massive in free agency. Sure, they could have brought back Kyle Anderson if they really wanted to, using his bird rights to hand him a new contract similar to […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to trade Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks shocked the NBA world. However, Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez knew such a move was always in the cards. In the months leading up to the deal, owner Joe Tsai commented on the importance of sustainability. While trading Bridges to a crosstown […]

When news broke that the Orlando Magic had landed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, it felt like a massive deal. Sure, some fans wanted to see the Magic land Paul George or make a massive trade for the current belle of the trade market ball, Lauri Markkanen, but in the end, Orlando targeted their guy, signed him in […]

The Phoenix Suns have been very active this offseason. They may not have a ton of resources at their disposal following their trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, but Phoenix made some solid additions. The Suns added Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro in the draft and signed Monte Morris and Mason Plumlee as free […]

The Dallas Mavericks were one of the best stories in the NBA last season. Their moves at the trade deadline along with the blossoming synergy between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving allowed them to make a run all the way to the NBA Finals. While they lost in five games to the Boston Celtics, Dallas […]

As things presently stand, the Portland Trail Blazers have made exactly one move in free agency thus far, signing Bryce McGowens to a two-way contract following a run with the Charlotte Hornets from 2022-24. Now granted, maybe McGowens will turn into a legitimate player in Portland; maybe he’ll find a spot in Chauncey Billups’ rotation […]

The big names available in NBA free agency have already decided where they are going. Paul George has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, Klay Thompson is heading to the Dallas Mavericks, and DeMar DeRozan recently joined the Sacramento Kings. At this point, teams have spent the money that they could, leaving key names still available […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are having their cake and eating it too. While it was disappointing for them to lose in the playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks, they have made a lot of moves to make sure that doesn’t happen. They kicked the offseason off by trading for Alex Caruso from the Chicago Bulls. Oklahoma […]

Big name free agents such as Paul George, Klay Thompson, and DeMar DeRozan have made their free agency decisions regarding what teams they will be playing for during the 2024-25 NBA season. Funny enough, all three stars have switched teams. The NBA now shifts its focus to Summer League in Las Vegas in the middle […]

With no offense to the California Classic or Salt Lake City Summer League events, the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League event is the league’s marquee offseason event. Every team is represented and fans from around the world flock to Sin City to see the newest batch of rookies. Hope springs eternal in the desert and […]

It has been an active offseason of change for the Detroit Pistons. After a painful 14-68 finish to the 2023-24 regular season, there was a desperate call for numerous improvements. The front office wasted little time and made significant moves to restore hope in the franchise direction. Detroit’s offseason motion was under the lead of […]

Last season could not have gone more wrong for the Phoenix Suns. Once again, their stars in Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal alternated between injuries. The Suns were never able to gain their footing, and that showed in their playoff defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. hat is unacceptable for a […]

The Indiana Pacers took the NBA by storm last season. It started with their run in the In-Season Tournament, which put them firmly on the radar. They carried that momentum into the postseason where, after trading for Toronto’s Pascal Siakam, the Pacers made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Indiana returns roughly the same […]

There is no better time in the NBA than when all 30 teams assemble their rosters and head to Las Vegas, Nevada for NBA Summer League. Once again, the league will be hosting Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of UNLV starting on July 12 for their 11-day showcase. From […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have begun to build upon last season’s run to the Western Conference Finals. Their offseason kicked off their offseason with a bang during the 2024 NBA Draft when they traded to the eighth selection to land Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham. They also have added Terrance Shannon Jr., Joe Ingles, and PJ Dozier this […]

The time has come for NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. All 30 teams from around the league have assembled their rosters for this summer’s showcase, as many organizations are searching for that next impactful talent they can lean on during the 2024-25 season. Plenty of talent has set their NBA foundation in Summer League, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been fairly active in the NBA’s trading markets to churn up a new roster around Zion Williamson for next season. Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and E.J. Liddell are out. Dejounte Murray is in. However, there are still some roster spots to fill. The front office is now shopping the […]

Is the sun setting on the Golden State Warriors dynasty? Some would argue that the sun has already set on them. But as long as Stephen Curry is on the team and playing at an All-Star level, the onus is on the Warriors front office to put together a winning team as they look to […]

The 2024 offseason could have been a total disaster for the Los Angeles Clippers; the Paul George trade was already a huge loss now that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as a legitimate MVP-caliber player, but that 2019 deal would go down as one of the all-time worst now that George has departed the team after […]

While a lot of basketball fans were watching Team USA’s exhibition game against Canada on Wednesday night, there was also some Summer League action that took place too. Most notably, Bronny James took the court once again for the Los Angeles Lakers in their 80-76 loss at the hands of the Miami Heat. The Lakers […]

Whether Klay Thompson plays one more season, ten more seasons, or retires tomorrow, he will go down in history as one of the greatest players to ever wear a Golden State Warriors uniform. He’s a five-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA player, a one-time all-defensive team member, and a four-time NBA Champion who will forever have […]

The Philadelphia 76ers completed their slate of games in the Salt Lake City Summer League by facing the hosts of the round-robin, the Utah Jazz. The Sixers once again squandered a sizable lead and lost 93-85. After opening with a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and losing in the last second to a Memphis […]

After watching their postseason fall apart when it mattered most, with Brandon Ingram disappearing on the way to a 0-4 sweep at the hands of Oklahoma City Thunder, the New Orleans Pelicans knew they couldn’t head into the 2024-25 season with the same old roster. Now sure, some players weren’t going to be moved, as […]

When the final free agency rankings are dished out, it’s hard to imagine the Philadelphia 76ers won’t be among the belles of the NBA’s ball. They landed the biggest free agent on the market in Paul George, giving the podcasting combo forward a four-year, $212 million max contract, filled out their roster with familiar faces […]

The Sacramento Kings just pulled off one of the biggest moves of this offseason. They finalized a sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs to acquire six-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA forward DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan provides the Kings with more playmaking and offensive firepower along with them retaining Malik Monk. There are more […]

We know all about the diets of any GOAT-level athletes in the present era thanks to social media, sports docuseries, the streaming age, cell phone cameras, and any number of other modern forms of sharing (and oversharing) that we currently live in. Then why are sports fans still fascinated by the diet of Chicago Bulls […]

The landscape of the NBA has changed since the Boston Celtics claimed their 18th championship in team history. While there may not have been as much movement in terms of free agency signings and trades being made due to the league’s new financial rules, plenty of big names now find themselves on new rosters. Paul […]

Heading into free agency, the Philadelphia 76ers had money to spend, roster spots to fill, and a concerted desire to build a winner around Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Ricky Council IV, Adem Bona, Jared McCain, and Paul Reed, who was still on the roster at the time. Fast forward ten days into July, and Daryl […]