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The Orlando Magic were one of the big stories of the 2023 NFL Draft. The team had two Magic draft picks in the first round and took Arkansas point guard Anthony Black at No. 6 and grabbed Michigan wing Jett Howard at No. 11. And while the second pick was a questionable selection, the team […]

The Toronto Raptors knew what they wanted to address entering the 2023 NBA Draft last Thursday — three-point shooting. Toronto was able to do exactly that by taking Kansas sharpshooter Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick. However, the Raptors’ biggest mistake from the draft was a move they were unable to make — and […]

After it seemed as if James Harden was going to return to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency after all the rumors about a Houston Rockets reunion, Harden shocked the world by opting into his $35.6 million contract for 2023-24. The Beard did this to facilitate a trade after reportedly getting upset with how the […]

The Golden State Warriors enter 2023 NBA free agency effectively armed with three open roster spots and only minimum contracts to offer players available on the open market. Draymond Green’s return is a foregone conclusion by now, but even his stunning departure wouldn’t garner the financial flexibility needed for the Dubs to add a big-name […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Slap on a couple more “tries” and you have the perfect mantra for both James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. A championship has eluded the star and franchise for many years. Regardless of coach, roster or postseason path, they are always at home watching the NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at a crucial crossroads as they contemplate the future of their star guard, James Harden. Keep in mind that Harden opted into his $35.6 million contract for the 2023-24 season, but he is actively seeking a trade. As such, the Sixers are faced with a significant decision that will reshape […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly pursuing a trade for Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Harden has opted into the second year of his $35.6 million player option and is working with the Sixers on a trade to a new destination. The Clippers, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat have […]

The New York Knicks didn’t make a single selection in the 2023 NBA Draft. The team traded its 2023 Knicks first-round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jason Hart at the NBA trade deadline, and while they own several other future first-round picks, they were all protected to the point that none transferred this […]

Bringing high energy when he is on the floor and being a player who can contribute in many different ways, Josh Hart helped the New York Knicks make the postseason and win their first playoff series since 2013. Now, he is set to be with the Knicks after he decided to opt into his $12.96 […]

The Sacramento Kings aren’t cute anymore. After charming the entire NBA last year by celebrating every win by trying to destroy the moon, the Kings are ready to make the leap from feel-good to just straight up good. Just about important member of their rotation who they want to return will return; Harrison Barnes (whose […]

Before the Golden State Warriors enjoyed their reign of terror in the back half of the last decade, they were a team decimated by incompetence. A bad roster, inept decision-making from management and a slew of coaches who couldn’t see eye to eye with executives. Before the Warriors brought the gold to Golden State, they […]

The 2023 NBA Draft came and went for the Chicago Bulls without much of anything happening. They did make a trade with the Washington Wizards for a second-round pick that turned into Julian Phillips, and he is a prospect that the Bulls are happy to have landed. Still, NBA free agency will now officially get […]

Just a few months after asking for a trade that broke up his partnership with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving seemingly has an interest in reuniting with his superstar friend. Irving and the Phoenix Suns are expected to meet at the start of the 2023 NBA free agency period, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. The […]

The Phoenix Suns 2022-23 season came to an end at the hands of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the NBA champion Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets eliminated the Suns in six games in the Western Conference Semifinals. Granted, the Suns gave the Nuggets a real run for their money, as they were the only team in […]

Wednesday, it was reported by Kelly Iko of The Athletic that the Houston Rockets, who have oft been tabbed as a rumored destination for James Harden during this summer’s free agency period, are now likely out of the running for the superstar guard. “In recent days I’ve understood that Houston is no longer an option for James,” Iko […]

The Detroit Pistons made significant moves in the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired two promising rookies who could shape the team’s future. With the 5th overall pick, the Pistons selected Ausar Thompson, a dynamic guard from the Overtime Elite. Thompson’s expected rise to stardom puts him in contention for the title of the Pistons’ top […]

After making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals the year prior, plenty of folks had high expectations for the Dallas Mavericks heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign. And those expectations became even higher once the Mavs traded for point guard Kyrie Irving prior to the 2023 NBA trade deadline to pair with […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft taking place last week, the NBA world now turns their attention to free agency. While considered a weaker free agent class compared to previous years, quite a bit of movement is expected as many playoff contending teams look to finally get over the hump with one key addition. There are […]

After trading for Marcus Smart the night before the 2023 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies only came away from the annual festivities with two second-round sections this year. The two Grizzlies draft picks were South Carolina forward Gregory “GG” Jackson (No. 45) and Bosnian wing Tarik Biberovic from Fenerbahce in Turkey (No. 56). And that […]

The 2023 NBA Draft marks a new era for the San Antonio Spurs. For the longest time, San Antonio was considered as one of the best teams in the NBA. However, after years of floundering in mediocrity, Gregg Popovich and co. decided to officially blow up the roster. Their rebuilding season eventually netted them the […]

In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks made history by signing two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the largest NBA contract ever. The Bucks front office was more than willing to break the bank to retain the services of their cornerstone superstar — and rightfully so. With NBA free agency opening Friday, the Bucks will be looking to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did little but tread water in the 2022-23 NBA campaign. Heading into the season, plenty of folks believed that the Sixers would finally take that next step and establish themselves as legitimate NBA title contenders. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s clear that the Sixers fell short of these […]

The New Orleans Pelicans walked away from the 2023 NBA Draft with just one player. The team took UConn guard Jordan Hawkins with the No. 14 pick. That’s a fine pick, as Hawkins brings shooting and depth to the team. The Pelicans’ draft mistake has nothing to do with Henderson, though. The big miss for […]

The Los Angeles Clippers chose not to guarantee Eric Gordon’s contract for next season. Add Eric Gordon to the list of quality players who will be available in 2023 NBA free agency. The Clippers parted ways with Gordon because it will save Los Angeles $110 million in luxury tax. He might not be worth the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers offseason is not off to the best start. After failing to trade for guard Malcolm Brogdon, the team had a major deadline with Eric Gordon’s contract guarantee date on June 28th. With just under an hour to go until his deadline, the LA Clippers announced that they’ve waived guard/forward Eric Gordon. […]

Taking Jaime Jaquez Jr. as the No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft was a solid decision by the Miami Heat. However, the biggest mistake the Heat made was a move they did not make — and that is trading for Damian Lillard. Miami entered the 2023 NBA Draft with just one pick. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came into the 2023 NBA Draft with the last pick of the first round at No. 30. They also had a second round pick at No. 48. The draft hasn’t exactly been kind to the Clippers in recent seasons. Going back to the last ten years to 2013, there’s only two […]

The Sacramento Kings’ best move in the 2023 NBA draft wasn’t selecting a player. It was a trade the Kings made with the Dallas Mavericks. Sacramento entered Thursday’s draft with three picks — No. 24, No. 38, and No. 54. They traded No. 38 and a future second-rounder to acquire Xavier guard Colby Jones, the […]

The Charlotte Hornets surprised many when they made the decision to select Alabama’s Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. While Scoot Henderson was the consensus second best prospect behind Victor Wembanyama, the Hornets brass all along had Miller as their top option. They now get to see a […]

Reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2006 this past season, the Sacramento Kings have rapidly become a team every NBA fan is rooting for. The feel-good story of the 2022-23 NBA season, the Kings found a lot of success in Mike Brown’s first season as the head coach and they have decided to […]

Nikola Vucevic will stay put with the Chicago Bulls after both sides reportedly agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract extension on Wednesday afternoon, as first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal will keep the Bulls center off free agency, which will kick off on Friday, June 30. Extending Vucevic was reportedly […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks viewed the Washington Wizards as a legitimate threat to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. After all, the Wizards had a star-studded duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis with a solid collection of complementary players around them, such as Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Corey […]

The 2023 NBA Draft came and went with plenty of headlines leading up to the event. There were a total of 58 choices made during this year’s draft, with two picks being forfeited. The Milwaukee Bucks, who finished the season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference, lost to the Miami Heat in the […]

The idea that the Los Angeles Clippers could trade Paul George to the New York Knicks during the 2023 NBA offseason seems to be within the realm of possibility. Amid rumors that the Clippers might entertain a George trade, the Knicks made contact with Los Angeles about the superstar. Although trade talks probably didn’t get […]

After winning the 2022 NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors entered the 2022-23 NBA campaign with one goal in mind: repeat as NBA champions. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s clear that the Warriors fell very short of their goal. The Warriors finished the regular season with a mediocre 44-38 record (including a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came away from the 2023 NBA draft with two players. LA picked up combo guard Jalen Hood-Schifino from Indiana at No. 17 and wing Maxwell Lewis from Pepperdine at No. 47. These Lakers draft picks are both good on their own, but the best move that Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka […]

Heading into the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies — spearheaded by superstar point guard Ja Morant — seemed prime to make a deep postseason run. After all, the Grizzlies ended the 2022-23 regular season with the second-best record in the Western Conference at 51-31 and the best home record in basketball at 35-6. But […]

Will the Minnesota Timberwolves be able to make another run to the NBA playoffs next season? Minnesota added two rookies to its roster during the 2023 NBA Draft. They entered the draft with the need to boost their bench production after their bench scored 18.8 points per game in the NBA playoffs, putting them at […]

With the NBA free agency period opening June 30, the Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to build around 2023 MVP Joel Embiid and build a team that will finally end their NBA title drought. The Sixers’ biggest question in free agency is whether they will re-sign James Harden. Bringing back Harden will certainly take a […]