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A younger team on the rise in the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic are not far off from being a team that can compete for a playoff spot. They won 34 games this past year for the first time since the 2018-19 season and with 2022 first overall pick Paolo Banchero leading the charge for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans released their 2023 NBA Summer League roster on Monday. Our @NBASummerLeague roster is set! 🏀 Assistant Coach Casey Hill will serve as the Summer Pels head coach Story: https://t.co/Gi6aYSjbtM#Pelicans | @Trip_A_Deal pic.twitter.com/VVnF3EPimf — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 3, 2023 Casey Hill, the former head coach of the Santa Cruz Warriors […]

The Miami Heat organization has become famous over the years for unearthing diamonds in the rough, whether late in the draft or plucking overlooked talent on the undrafted market. The organization’s ability to identify talent is elite, with Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, and Duncan Robinson playing huge roles in their run to the NBA Finals […]

Even if he wasn’t the son of NBA legend Manute Bol, 7-foot-2 big man Bol Bol would be one of the most intriguing talents in the league. Possessing a rare amount of skill and fluidity for his size, the former top-five high school recruit has made a number of highlight reel plays throughout his short […]

The notion of pressing the reset button is can elicit many feelings. Disappointment that such an action needs to be taken. Regret that certain moves led to this point. Optimism that a fresh start will finally breed the success you are chasing. Perhaps most of all, though, there is supposed to be an underlying sense […]

It hasn’t been a month since the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat, 94-89, in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals to secure their first championship and yet here they are, having to look forward to the following season already. In fact, the 2023 NBA Summer League may be more crucial to the Nuggets’ […]

It’s all coming together for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the most exciting players to watch in the NBA. Josh Giddey is one of the most intriguing and versatile young talents in the game today. Lugentz Dort and Jaylin Williams are both draft-day steals who pack a nice punch […]

The Orlando Magic’s rebuild is coming along nicely. After years of treading water with a Nikola Vucevic-led core, the Magic are now on the precipice of turning it around thanks to the rapid development of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The Magic have drafted well in recent years as well, taking the likes of Cole […]

As it is, the San Antonio Spurs will be coming out of the 2023 offseason as one of its biggest winners, simply by virtue of winning the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. Drafting Wembanyama alone guarantees a much better on-court product for the Spurs next season (barring any injuries, of course), but with another year under their […]

The Detroit Pistons have not made many moves during the first weekend of the 2023 NBA free agency. Not surprisingly, there are still some areas of concern that the Pistons need to address to become a more competitive team in the upcoming season. In this article, we will discuss the biggest need that the Pistons […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a busy start to the 2023 NBA free agency, making moves to strengthen their roster. However, despite their efforts, there is still a pressing need that the team must address. In this article, we will explore the biggest need that the Milwaukee Bucks must still address after the first weekend […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had a busy first weekend of the 2023 NBA free agency. They re-signed Cam Johnson and brought in Dennis Smith Jr and Lonnie Walker IV. However, there are still several areas that they need to address to improve their roster for the upcoming season. Here we will look at the Nets’ […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ free agency has been active but not all that impactful so far. The team has signed a few fringe players, re-upped a key piece, and brought in a couple of new players. These NBA free agency moves all address the Timberwolves’ needs, but none deal with the elephant in the room. That’s […]

The Washington Wizards announced their Summer League roster on Tuesday. Official: Our 2023 NBA Summer League roster has been announced ☀️🏀 📰 Read more → https://t.co/7qXnBHVEkd#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/kmEplGQwZi — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 4, 2023 Along with a few returning players from last year’s Wizards team, Washington’s roster will feature plenty of G League […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the biggest losers at the start of 2023 NBA free agency. Fred VanVleet left the Raptors for a three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Toronto failed to adequately replace the point guard, leaving a glaring need at the position. The Raptors have the rest of the offseason […]

The Indiana Pacers released their NBA Summer League roster in June. summer league coming soon. 🌴https://t.co/z3j17O5Dk4 | #PacersSummer pic.twitter.com/agH4epKGo8 — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 27, 2023 Highlighted by four selections from the 2023 NBA Draft and a few members from last year’s Pacers squad, Indiana will have plenty of newer and more familiar faces to […]

When he entered the league in 2020 as the third overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, many were questioning if LaMelo Ball had what it took to lead a franchise and be a primary scoring option offensively given that he was not known to be an electric shooter. Well, LaMelo killed these discussions when he […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants a trade to the Miami Heat. The Heat want to send Tyler Herro to the Blazers as the centerpiece of the trade. Portland doesn’t want Herro. So here we are at a classic impasse. This means that for a deal to get done, a third team will have […]

Looking to immediately improve their roster around All-Star point guard Trae Young this NBA offseason, the Atlanta Hawks are fixated on Toronto Raptors star big man Pascal Siakam, league sources told ClutchPoints. Siakam, who is entering the final year of his contract this summer, has expressed his interest to re-sign with the Raptors and remain […]

The Portland Trail Blazers lived in denial for about three seasons, but now reality is starting to set in. Damian Lillard, despite being as loyal as he could have been over the past few seasons, has finally requested a trade, specifically to the Miami Heat, most likely bringing an end to his 11-year stay in […]

Like every proud franchise, even the Philadelphia 76ers have made some mistakes, especially in the NBA Draft. Of course, the Sixers didn’t have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, so no chance for a bust this year. However, NBA Draft busts are always such a fun conversation. It’s a painful thought to contemplate about […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have not exactly been very busy in the first weekend of the 2023 NBA free agency. Not surprisingly, they still have some needs to address moving forward. While they have added center Cody Zeller on a one-year deal and exercised their option on Herb Jones, they still need to address their […]

The Chicago Bulls released their 2023 NBA Summer League roster last week. Your 2023 Summer League Bulls 😎 pic.twitter.com/YwhXCyvl3v — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 30, 2023 From former college stars in UConn center Adama Sanogo to members of last year’s Windy City Bulls squad, Summer League Head Coach John Bryant will have plenty of talent […]

After another disappointing season in 2022-23, the Toronto Raptors will be looking to make changes to build toward another run for an NBA title. The changes began with the Raptors firing head coach Nick Nurse. They then addressed a big need by drafting sharpshooter Gradey Dick in the NBA Draft. However, losing Fred VanVleet certainly […]

The Orlando Magic are building themselves a nice, young core, which especially bodes well for the team as they may not be too far away from playoff contention. With the likes of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Markelle Fultz, and Wendell Carter Jr. leading the way, the Magic may be a dark-horse contender to make the […]

If Damian Lillard had it his way, his days with the Portland Trail Blazers would be over and he would be heading to the Miami Heat. But unfortunately for the seven-time All-Star, this isn’t a Burger King. Signs point to a trade going down but it doesn’t mean Lillard will get to go to Miami. […]

There’s considerable uncertainty surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers’ future in light of James Harden’s trade request. Harden’s partnership with reigning MVP Joel Embiid looked like one that would bear fruit. But instead, the Harden-Embiid partnership may not even last two full seasons, further complicating the Sixers’ quest to build a championship-winning squad around the reigning MVP, […]

The 2023 NBA free agency has been a busy and impactful summer transaction, even though it is not considered to be an especially talented free agent class. The Chicago Bulls have made some moves, but there are still some needs that they must address to become a championship contender. In this article, we will discuss the […]

Lester Quiñones was by far the Golden State Warriors’ best player in their Summer League opener, tipping off his campaign for a spot on the full-time roster with a bang. Trayce Jackson-Davis didn’t play against the Sacramento Kings due to a right hamstring injury, and may not get on the court until the summer Dubs […]

The Dallas Mavericks began their offseason on the right foot. They were able to use the 10th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft — the pick they tanked the final games of the 2022-23 season for — to dump Davis Bertans’ contract for the low cost of moving down two spots in the draft. In […]

The New York Knicks had a pretty successful 2022-23 season. They defied expectations by making it to the playoffs before falling short in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. As they headed into the 2023 NBA offseason, there were several areas they needed to address to take the next step. As of this writing, they have already […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have jumped the gun when they traded away a boatload of assets, including nascent rim protector Walker Kessler, to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gobert. Trading for Gobert, in a vacuum, was not the problem. Gobert is a generational defensive player after all. But when arguably the team’s best player (Karl-Anthony […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a pretty eventful 2023 NBA free-agency period. They have made some dynamic moves during the highly anticipated opening weekend of free agency. With a keen eye for talent and a shrewd approach, the Lakers have strategically secured key players to reinforce their roster. For sure, the Lakers have created […]

The Los Angeles Clippers aren’t exactly in the best position regarding finances. They even had to let Eric Gordon — a quality player who started 16 games for the team (including the playoffs) — go just to save around $110 million in luxury tax payments. But it’s clear that the Clippers organization remains hell-bent on […]

The NBA community was left astounded when Damian Lillard expressed his desire for a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Among the interested teams, the Boston Celtics have emerged as a potential destination for the seven-time All-Star. In this article, we delve into why the Celtics should make a compelling trade offer for Lillard and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are pursuing any and all avenues to improve their roster heading into the fifth season of the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era. Their latest trade target: Philadelphia Sixers guard James Harden. It’s been five days since James Harden officially requested a trade from the 76ers after opting in to the […]

Philadelphia 76ers basketball is back…kind of! The Sixers will play in NBA Summer League games in both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The prospects on the roster will be looking to impress Nick Nurse, who will serve as the head coach in the SLC games, and fight for roster spots and/or a chance to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers began summer ball with a 107-90 loss to the Miami Heat at the California Classic. They’ll face the San Antonio Spurs (sans Victor Wembanyama) on Wednesday before heading to Las Vegas for the NBA 2K24 Summer League, beginning on Friday. The Lakers announce their summer league schedule and roster: pic.twitter.com/JacRMKV712 — […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have thrown their name in the hat, joining the Damian Lillard sweepstakes amid the All-Star guard’s recent trade request. Although Lillard isn’t likely to have the Pelicans on his shortlist of potential trade destinations, his history with CJ McCollum makes his potential acquisition interesting. Not to pair them together, as that […]