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Damian Lillard has reportedly requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. After years of undeniable loyalty to the organization, Lillard is ready for his next chapter. The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets were immediately listed as the top suitors for Lillard. However, Lillard reportedly wants to be traded to the Heat, per Shams Charania. […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2023 NBA playoff run was flat-out historic. Heading into the postseason, plenty of folks wrote off the Nuggets and didn’t think they were a legitimate threat to win the NBA championship over teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks 2022-23 NBA campaign, more or less, epitomized the word mediocrity. The Hawks finished the regular season with a sub-par 41-41 record, just the seventh-best in the Eastern Conference. And after winning their first play-in game against the Miami Heat to secure the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks lost to Jayson […]

Max Strus is leaving the Miami Heat for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade after agreeing to a 4-year, $63 million deal in 2023 NBA free agency, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The Heat will get a second-round pick in return. “Free agent Max Strus has agreed on a four-year, $63M sign-and-trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

Entering the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks believed the Los Angeles Clippers — led by star wings Kawhi Leonard and Paul George — had a legitimate chance to win the 2023 title. After all, the Clippers had one of the deepest benches in the league to complement their two stars. But fast forward to […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t make a huge splash on the first day of free agency. Instead, they took care of some housekeeping and got their money in order. First, they came through on that promised extension for newly acquired star Kristaps Porziņgis. Later on Friday night, they agreed to a minor deal with free agent […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made their selections in the 2023 NBA Draft, welcoming promising rookies Leonard Miller and Jaylen Clark to their roster. While both players possess exciting potential, there is a lingering question about whether the Timberwolves missed out on valuable opportunities during the draft. In this article, we will analyze the team’s draft decisions, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently made their picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, selecting promising rookies Cason Wallace and Keyontae Johnson. These young talents have the potential to make an immediate impact on the team in the upcoming season. However, as we evaluate OKC’s draft choices, we can’t help but wonder if the Thunder missed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took significant steps to solidify their depth on the first day of the 2023 NBA free agency period, agreeing to contracts with Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, and Cam Reddish. The Lakers’ 2023-24 roster currently sits at 10 players (not counting two-ways): the four aforementioned additions, plus LeBron James, Anthony […]

The Los Angeles Lakers checked a handful of boxes on the opening day of free agency. They retained an integral scorer, interior presence, and building block in Rui Hachimura. They added hard-nosed point guard Gabe Vincent, a lead ballhandler who can create offense from the backcourt with playoff chops. Taurean Prince — at one year, […]

As the 2023 NBA free agency period approaches, the Miami Heat find themselves at a crucial juncture. With several key players becoming free agents, the Heat must navigate the market strategically to solidify their roster for the upcoming season. In this article, we delve into the last-minute predictions for the Miami Heat during the 2023 […]

The excitement of the NBA free agency period is upon us, and the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in an interesting position. With notable free agents and roster needs to address, the Sixers must navigate the free agency waters carefully to strengthen their chances of success. In this article, we delve into last-minute predictions for the […]

Ahead of hitting NBA free agency, the Sacramento Kings signed veteran forward Harrison Barnes to a three-year, $54 million contract extension to keep the 31-year-old in California’s capital for the next few seasons. How did each side make out? Let’s hand out some grades for the Kings-Barnes extension. Grades for Harrison Barnes extension with the […]

The Brooklyn Nets and restricted free agent Cam Johnson agreed to a four-year, $108 million contract Friday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Johnson was one of the key pieces acquired from the Phoenix Suns in Brooklyn’s midseason blockbuster trade of Kevin Durant. The 27-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 15.5 […]

One of the best point guards in the 2023 free agency class has found a new home. Fred VanVleet is headed to the Houston Rockets after agreeing to a 3-year, $130 million deal in free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The former Toronto Raptors star was expected to be the most coveted guard in […]

Entering the league as a second-round pick in 2021, Herb Jones has turned himself into one of the league’s premier all-around defenders. While they did decline his team option ahead of free agency, the New Orleans Pelicans had no intentions of letting Jones go. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pels have reached an agreement […]

Emerging as a key scoring weapon on the perimeter for the Brooklyn Nets after being traded from the Phoenix Suns this past season, Cam Johnson received interest from several teams as a restricted free agent. However, the Nets were never prepared to let Johnson go this offseason, which is why he is heading back to […]

Next to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton has been the Milwaukee Bucks’ second-best scoring option, and he played an integral part in their 2021 championship run. Opting to decline his $40.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season and enter free agency, Middleton is not leaving Milwaukee anytime soon after signing a new $102 million contract. […]

ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst is at it again. This isn’t exactly his now-famous finger-waving rambling from last offseason that preceded the stunning Rudy Gobert trade. But his suggestion that Kyrie Irving is trying to drum up interest from the Philadelphia 76ers that would lead to a Dallas Mavericks trade for James Harden is intriguing. […]

Proving to be a key contributor alongside Damian Lillard with the Portland Trail Blazers this past season, Jerami Grant is not going anywhere after signing a new contract. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Grant and the Blazers have agreed on a 5-year, $160 million deal that will keep him with Portland through the 2027-28 […]

One of the better forwards available in free agency this offseason, Kyle Kuzma is heading back to the Washington Wizards. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Kuzma and the Wizards have agreed to a 4-year, $102 million deal that will keep him under contract in Washington through the 2026-27 season. 🚨 BREAKING: Kyle Kuzma and the […]

One of the core members of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty through the years and a four-time NBA champion, Draymond Green is not going anywhere after flirting with free agency. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Green and the Warriors have agreed on a new four-year, $100 million contract that keeps the veteran forward with […]

Long after his retirement from the game, the Chicago Bulls franchise is still (and will always be) considered as Michael Jordan’s team. His greatness has been well documented throughout the years, that people often disregard the talent that Chicago managed to surround him with through free agency. Nowadays, the Bulls’ front office hasn’t found much […]

Under Leon Rose, the Knicks have been sensible in free agency. After years of seemingly conceiving of themselves as the protagonists of the NBA offseason, they’ve been content to operate quietly and intentionally, inking Isaiah Hartenstein and franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson to below-market rate deals without much fanfare. This year, even as rumors swirl that […]

The Denver Nuggets won their first championship in franchise history this past season, led by Nikola Jokic. Denver built the team on depth around Jokic co-star Jamal Murray, who have formed one of the best duos in the NBA and have a stellar supporting cast. However, like every team, the Nuggets have needs ahead of […]

NBA free agency is approaching, and rumors are flying around the association. The Dallas Mavericks are at the forefront of those rumors and reports, as they have one of the biggest names on the market: Kyrie Irving. Dallas traded for Irving at the trade deadline, and he now enters unrestricted free agency. Retaining Irving needs […]

NBA free agency officially starts on Saturday, July 6, but teams, agents, and players can start negotiating contracts and agreeing to deals — which Woj, Shams, and Windhorst will break — at 6 pm ET on Friday, June 30. As the Los Angeles Lakers enter what could be their “Last Dance” with LeBron James and […]

The Detroit Pistons have a promising young core ahead of free agency, one bolstered by the addition of Ausar Thompson with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Pistons now have a projected starting lineup of Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Thompson, Bojan Bogdanovic and Jalen Duren. This is a ton of […]

NBA free agency frenzy is just around the corner. The wee hours before the clock strikes 6 PM ET on June 30 seem to be the calm before the storm before all hell breaks loose. With that said, let’s give some last-minute free agency predictions for the Boston Celtics, who are looking to bounce back […]

How close are the Oklahoma City Thunder to completing their young core of the future? The Thunder have built up a group of exciting, young options to build around over the past few drafts. They selected guard Josh Giddey with the No. 6 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, adding a 6-foot-8-inch guard who has […]

Here we go, ladies and gentlemen. The 2023 NBA free agency period is upon us. Friday, NBA teams will be able to officially talk to players regarding new deals. This is often the most exciting time in the offseason, since this is often the culmination of many rumors surrounding the free agents. Let’s look at […]

NBA free agency is looming right around the corner. Before all hell breaks loose when the clock strikes 6 PM ET, let’s give some last-minute predictions for the Golden State Warriors, who are looking to re-tool after a failed title defense in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Warriors have already had quite the offseason after […]

With 2023 NBA free agency about to officially begin, there are plenty of rumors regarding where the top players on the market might sign. Given the latest transactions and available salary-cap space around the league, there might not be much player movement at all when it comes to the best free agents available. The top […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for a huge 2023 NBA free agency. Ever since the season ended, questions have been arising constantly in regards to the future of the organization. Many have been wondering aloud if the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era has run its course and is no longer a viable option […]

Though the official start of NBA free agency has still yet to kick off, already the league’s news cycle has been set ablaze with the bevy of rumors and rumblings regarding players who could wind up being on the move and where they could potentially be going. Perhaps the biggest bit of information surfaced Thursday […]

James Harden shocked the NBA world when it came out that he was opting into the final year of his Philadelphia 76ers contract and demanding a trade. The Miami Heat are one of the leading contenders to make a James Harden trade if they want him, so here is the perfect Heat-Sixers trade for Harden. […]

Heading into the 2023 NBA Draft, there were rumors that the Los Angeles Lakers would end up trading the No. 17 overall pick to acquire a win-now player to help squeeze out one more championship with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But it was clear that Rob Pelinka chose to prioritize the future by staying […]

Much of the conversation surrounding the Brooklyn Nets’ offseason has centered around their rumored pursuit of Damian Lillard. However, with the news that the Trail Blazers “remain committed to building a winner around Dame,” (per Chris Haynes) Brooklyn could soon be forced to go another direction. In that case, here are three guards the Nets […]

The Atlanta Hawks made their moves in the 2023 NBA Draft. They selected Michigan’s Kobe Bufkin at 15th overall and Penn State’s Seth Lundy at 46th overall. In this article, we delve into these intriguing picks, examining the potential impact of these players and providing an outlook for the Hawks in the upcoming 2023-2024 NBA […]