NBA Editorials Articles - Page 136

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 […]

It’s wheels up for one of the wildest two weeks in basketball! The 2K25 2024 Summer League New Orleans Pelicans Summer League squad has been made official. Some familiar faces will be leading the team while helping rookies Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves adjust to the pro game. The Pelicans know the game plan for […]

There’s no question about the impact Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has had on the world of basketball over the last year and given his current trajectory, it won’t be long before he’s the best player and face of the NBA. Alongside his scintillating performances on the court, Edwards also happened to drop one of […]

Heading into the offseason, the biggest question surrounding the Atlanta Hawks was arguably the easiest one of all: would Trae Young be back for the 2024-25 season? On paper, the question went as follows: after going on a serious run in 2021, the Hawks have fallen into a bit of a rut, with their record […]

The Memphis Grizzlies depth was tested last year. They went into last season with arguably the deepest roster in the NBA, and it was needed, as nearly all of their rotation players missed significant time with injury. The injury bug forced the Grizzlies to have a down year, but they ended up with a lottery […]

The New York Knicks have some work left to do this offseason. New York only has 12 players officially signed to their NBA roster, which includes 2024 rookies and other additions. Every NBA team must carry a minimum of 14 players for most of the NBA season, dictated by the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement. So, […]

After spending years in the middle of the East, fighting for a first-round playoff spot but rarely anything more, the Brooklyn Nets have officially made a decision about the direction of the franchise moving forward, forgoing the sort of star-hunting efforts that bit them in the behind a few years back in favor of a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks do not have many avenues to improve their roster. They are currently in the second apron, which heavily restricts their ability to add to their team. Milwaukee realistically can only get better through minimum contracts and draft picks. They already signed a couple of players on the minimum in Delon Wright and […]

When the NBA offseason began, there were questions about how teams would navigate the first and second tax aprons that carry new penalties and roster implications. Virtually every team has evaluated their financial situation and made moves accordingly, yet the NBA trade market remains stagnant. Other than a couple of moves, most of the trades […]

The NBA offseason is the perfect time for players and coaches to unwind after a lengthy season. The Boston Celtics undoubtedly deserve that time off, as they played all the way into the middle of June in order to capture their 18th title in franchise history. The taste of championship glory hasn’t satiated head coach […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is old news. Preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball tournament is at full throttle with the qualifiers all settled. The NBA’s next 82-game slate will not begin until late October, giving fans and front offices plenty of time to get adjusted to new rosters. At the same time, the 2025 […]

The Charlotte Hornets’ core consists of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Mark Williams. While the Hornets have some building blocks, they have a lot of work to do. Charlotte took Tidjane Salaun out of France with the sixth overall pick in the NBA Draft. The 18-year-old forward has potential after averaging nine points […]

DeMar DeRozan’s net worth in 2024 is $80 million. DeRozan is the newest member of the Sacramento Kings. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team player. Let’s take a closer look at DeMar DeRozan’s net worth in 2024. DeMar DeRozan’s net worth in 2024 (estimate): $80 million DeMar DeRozan’s net worth […]

DeMar DeRozan is officially off the market after he and the Sacramento Kings came to an agreement on a three-year, $70 million contract via a sign-and-trade agreement with the Chicago Bulls. Other than Paul George going from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers, this was the biggest seismic change we have seen in […]

NEW YORK – Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Austin Reaves is gearing up for a big campaign in his fourth NBA season as he tries to bring his team back to their historic glory. Reaves has also been active in his personal brand off the court, releasing fresh new colorways of his debut signature sneakers with […]

While many of the Golden State Warriors’ recent picks in the NBA Draft have come under fire — Jordan Poole, James Wiseman, Moses Moody and Patrick Baldwin Jr., just to name a few — one that the Dubs front office nailed without even the tiniest bit of doubt was Brandin Podziemski. Billed as a promising […]

The Los Angeles Clippers got some positive news regarding the health status of Kawhi Leonard ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Head coach of USA Basketball Steve Kerr spoke with members of the media in during the start of camp, confirming that Leonard is healthy and participating in early July’s training camp, according to multiple […]