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The Minnesota Timberwolves crashed out of the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive time at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Therefore, the defeat to the Thunder highlighted some of the key issues with the current Timberwolves roster that can be resolved this offseason in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves currently have […]

Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins and team president Michael Winger had just taken over when they flipped Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for a package including Jordan Poole in July 2023. Almost two years later, Poole’s name is swirling in trade rumors, via NBA Big Board’s Rafael Barlowe. “Also worth noting — […]

The Utah Jazz may not have had the lottery outcome they were expecting, but they still have options to add impact-level players to their roster with the picks they have in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Jazz currently hold two first round picks in the NBA Draft at No. 5 and No. 21. Despite finishing […]

When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum went down with a season-ending Achilles injury, fellow star Jaylen Brown was asked to lead the way in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Unfortunately for Boston, Brown was dealing with a serious injury of his own. The longest-tenured Celtic finished the season with a partially torn right meniscus. Although he […]

LeBron James just finished sixth in MVP voting. He made second team All-NBA, his 21st consecutive season making an All-NBA team. When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, James shifted to a defensive-minded role and was as good at it as anyone could’ve possibly hoped. He has plenty in the tank and all […]

It seems like just a matter of time until Kevin Durant is traded from the Phoenix Suns. A deal has been inevitable ever since the Suns shopped the all-time great small forward ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and a move will likely occur quickly into the offseason now that the Suns are working […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a horrible 24-58 season, a huge disappointment given that the team was carrying championship expectations. But on the bright side, their draft pick moved up in the lottery, and the 76ers will be selecting with the third overall pick at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. This gives Philadelphia a […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been cellar dwellers the past few seasons. However, make no mistake, the Spurs have a bright future ahead, especially with NBA Rookie of the Year winners Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle in tow. In addition to this, a trade deadline move for De’Aaron Fox gave the Spurs an additional star. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder fans might not be focusing on the 2025 NBA Draft at the moment, as they have currently locked horns with the Pacers in the NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the Thunder front office is certainly still doing its due diligence. With two first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, which is packed heavily […]

The wound-licking Memphis Grizzlies are about to navigate through the most crucial summer in franchise history. With a healthy, fully bought-in Ja Morant and Defensive Player of the Year caliber Jaren Jackson Jr. anchoring the locker room, the championship window is open. To seize this moment, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman must explore every avenue to acquire […]

The Phoenix Suns have mortgaged their future in recent seasons, and the end result has not been pretty. The franchise has been on the downturn over the past few seasons; they do not have control over their own first-round pick until 2031 and all they have to show for over the past two seasons is […]

SCOTTSDALE — A new head coach in Jordan Ott, a new general manager in Brian Gregory, and a reformed sense of identity pervaded the Phoenix Suns’ Verizon 5G Performance Center on Tuesday. When the Suns hired Ott as the franchise’s next head coach, many questions percolated. One of the main ones was his Michigan State […]

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers know they need at least one center. Such is agreed upon unanimously across the organization. That said, the path to filling that gaping hole in the roster is up for quite a bit more debate internally. According to sources close to the team, it’s widely accepted they’ll need […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have two first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, along with one second-round pick. Meanwhile, their current roster is loaded with a dynamic group of players, where youth is the core of the team. They will enter this offseason with the entire roster under contract for next season, which has led […]

INDIANAPOLIS — It is rare in today’s NBA to see one player traded for another. That is what happened one year ago when the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. He may not be the most athletic, nor a top-scoring option when he is on the court, but […]

The Utah Jazz were hoping that their franchise record of 65 losses would finally land them a top overall pick, which would’ve been used to pick a generational talent in Cooper Flagg. However, fans were disappointed after the Jazz were left with the fifth overall pick of the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. Nonetheless, the Jazz […]

When the Memphis Grizzlies selected a now surgically repaired Zach Edey in the 2024 NBA Draft, it was a bold, philosophy-shifting swing with potential for a squad built around Ja Morant’s speed and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s versatility. Calls for the Grizzlies to be patient with the oft-injured 7-foot-4 phenom are well within reason after a […]

Injuries are a part of the game. However, nearly everyone will agree that it’s something that we wish will never happen to our favorite athletes. In the 2025 NBA playoffs, two of the brightest stars in Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum suffered Achilles tendon injuries. This is the same dreaded injury that ended the career […]

The Indiana Pacers are looking to bounce back after a humiliating defeat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in two back-to-back games at a packed and roaring Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Oklahoma City Thunder marched on a comfortable 123-107 victory over the Pacers, who were way too […]

Nike has introduced unique collaborations over the last few years, but none have hit quite close to home as their most recent projects honoring NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Throughout the last year, we’ve seen a number of Nike Air Force 1 silhouettes with special colorways honoring the Lakers icon and the folks over at Nike […]

Both the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics have to deal with a certain degree of flux heading into the 2025 offseason. The Mavericks, as everyone knows so well, are still dealing with the aftermath of their decision to trade away Luka Doncic for a package headlined by Anthony Davis, and they are also reeling from […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to draw the short end of the stick nearly six years after pulling off a fateful trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George. Not only are the Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (the man the Clippers traded to OKC in July 2019), the favorite to win the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason plans were abruptly recalibrated when rookie center Zach Edey underwent surgery for excessive ligamentous laxity in his left ankle, sidelining him indefinitely. With their 7-foot-4 anchor of the future expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season, new head coach Tuomas Iisalo faces an early defining challenge. Yet within […]

This week’s NBA rumor mill heavily features the Knicks. After firing head coach Tom Thibodeau, the franchise’s search for a replacement has left even reporters wondering what the process is. Team president Leon Rose said after firing Thibodeau that the team is “singularly focused on winning.” A focus that led them to fire their coach. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ star Donovan Mitchell is one of the few faces over at Adidas Basketball leading the charge in new and innovative footwear. While his signature sneakers are one of the more unique silhouettes on the market, they’re consistently amplified by his winning mentality and explosive play on the court. In just a few days, […]

Few sneakers have transcended the world of sports and fashion quite like the Air Jordan 11 did back in 1995. To this day, it is widely regarded as Michael Jordan’s most iconic silhouette and has captured the hearts of millions by bringing them into the hobbies of basketball and sneaker collecting. An already massive year […]

For several seasons, the Charlotte Hornets have been marred with mediocrity as the franchise tries to end its playoff absence. To make matters more interesting, despite being a terrible squad, the team has yet to fully capitalize on the NBA Draft. This year, the Hornets will have another shot in improving their roster, as the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a bold move in firing head coach Taylor Jenkins with just nine games left in the regular season and promoting assistant coach Tuomas Iisalo. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman’s decision came as a shock to many given the team’s playoff trajectory and Jenkins’ established role in shaping the franchise’s recent success. Jenkins has […]

What was once considered a very deep draft well into the second round is no more. Even though plenty of talent will be available throughout the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the NCAA withdrawal deadline saw many potential prospects opt for NIL deals over what the NBA could offer them in the second […]

The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future ahead. The franchise already has special pieces in the fold in the form of Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle. The excitement doesn’t end there as the Spurs will be selecting with the second overall pick at the upcoming NBA […]

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the busiest teams in the trade market in recent years, and that likely won’t stop anytime soon. But would they actually try to trade for Kevin Durant? Not long ago, they traded away Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby in separate deals. Those moves netted draft capital, Immanuel Quickley, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a roster hovering between playoff contention and full-scale rebuild. As such, the 2025 NBA Draft presents an opportunity to solidify their direction. Holding the No. 13 pick, Atlanta has a chance to add a young, impactful talent. Whoever that turns out to be can either complement star guard Trae Young or […]

The Indiana Pacers collapsed in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center against the Oklahoma City Thunder by 123-107. The Pacers came with a 1-0 lead in Game 2, which was a hard-fought win on Friday when Tyrese Haliburton scored a game-winning jump shot at the dying moments of the game. However, this […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to bring the Thunder their first franchise championship with an entire fanbase resting on his shoulders. It’s been a hallmark year for the young point guard as he also released his first signature sneaker with sponsor Converse. Most recently, Gilgeous-Alexander unveiled his newest Converse […]

After a season defined by transition and uncertainty, the Portland Trail Blazers enter the 2025 NBA Draft with a critical opportunity to recalibrate their rebuild and fortify the foundation for future success. The No. 11 pick may not offer a generational prospect. However, a team like Portland has intriguing young pieces, difficult roster decisions, and […]

The Houston Rockets are no longer a rebuilding team quietly stockpiling draft assets and banking on internal development. Under head coach Ime Udoka’s sharp leadership, this team has transformed into one of the NBA’s most compelling stories. The Rockets have gone from the basement of the Western Conference to a legitimate contender in a short […]

The 2025 NBA Draft might be the most important night for the Charlotte Hornets in years. They are coming off yet another season mired in the league’s basement. As such, Hornets fans are once again hoping this will be the year everything starts to click. The organization faces a critical choice. This is one that […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may or may not ask for a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason. Antetokounmpo has played his entire 12-year NBA career with the Bucks and won them their first NBA title in 50 years, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that the franchise might not be able to build another realistic contender around […]

The Utah Jazz finished the 2024-25 season with a 17-65 record, the worst in the NBA. They were rewarded for their efforts by sliding in the NBA Draft lottery. Utah slipped four spots, walking away with the fifth overall pick while the Dallas Mavericks vaulted to the top selection. However, the Jazz are one of […]