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The Minnesota Timberwolves had one of the most eventful offseasons in its history. They made moves on draft night and some huge moves in free agency during the 2022 NBA offseason. Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and company got the Timberwolves into the playoffs after three losing seasons. They had strong confidence surrounding them after surviving […]

Philadelphia 76ers youngster Matisse Thybulle is one of the most unique players across the NBA. The Sixers wing makes eye-popping defensive plays that few guys can replicate. Despite standing just 6’5″, Thybulle has an impressive 6’11” wingspan he uses to wreak havoc on opposing players. His defensive instincts and long arms allow him to interrupt passing […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2022 NBA Summer League with business in mind. All eyes were focused on Brandon Boston, Jason Preston, and Xavier Moon to lead the club while getting a first look at the newest Clipper, Moussa Diabate. John Wall also spoke to members of the media. Unfortunately, injuries played a factor in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a number of moves this 2022 NBA offseason, but did these moves make any difference for the team? Some observers felt that the Grizzlies were poised to make a big move in the offseason, but that didn’t exactly happen. Instead, Memphis’s offseason decisions were predicated on building around their star player, […]

Coby White is a spitfire point guard who can explode at any juncture of the game. He was a lottery pick by the Chicago Bulls in the 2019 NBA Draft, wherein he was a member of the All-Rookie 2nd team. Being promoted as a starter in his sophomore season was a huge step forward as […]

The Toronto Raptors’ 2022 offseason has been both uneventful yet nerve-wracking for fans. On one hand, the team has not made any mind-boggling free agency signing to bolster their ranks. On the other hand, though, they have been constantly linked to a certain fellow from Brooklyn who demanded a trade. Because of that, fans have […]

The annual ESPYs commenced Wednesday night with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry as the host. Curry did a great job hosting the awards, with burns towards players and fan bases throughout the show. The Warriors guard is coming off his fourth NBA title and first Finals MVP award. "Appreciate this. Only reason I really […]

The Chicago Bulls seem to be done making their key moves in the 2022 NBA offseason. One thing that they can still do, though, is give Coby White a contract extension. White, whom the Bulls drafted seventh in the 2019 NBA Draft, averaged 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game and posted career-highs in […]

The Houston Rockets finished in the last position of the Western Conference with a 20-62 record. It was not long ago that the team was one win away of the NBA Finals after competing against the Golden State Warriors dynasty in 2018. Following years of title aspirations, the Rockets have completely switched directions. The team […]

The Indiana Pacers missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the first time that’s happened since 2007-10. And the franchise seems to believe it is time for big changes. The team traded All-Star Domantas Sabonis mid-season for second-year floor general Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield. Jalen Smith re-signed with the Pacers on a two-year […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are rebuilding. That isn’t a secret to anybody at this point. They continue to amass an impressive war chest of draft picks and young players that they believe will help them make a triumphant return as a championship contender within a few years time. But for the 2022 NBA offseason, the […]

The Atlanta Hawks haven’t given forward De’Andre Hunter a contract extension yet in the offseason, and maybe they shouldn’t at all. "Early indications are that Atlanta and [De'Andre] Hunter have not found much progress in extension talks, where both sides stand roughly $20 million apart on salary terms over a four-year deal." (via @JakeLFischer) Source:https://t.co/gH9lXVw7IB […]

The San Antonio Spurs dynasty of the 2000s is no more. After hovering around the back of the Western Conference standings for the past few seasons, the Spurs moves for much of the 2022 NBA offseason have signaled that they are gearing up for a full-scale rebuild. All good things must come to an end, […]

Unfortunately for the Milwaukee Bucks, their championship hangover kicked in a bit too early in their playoff series defeat by the Boston Celtics. While the trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, and Khris Middleton all enjoyed some sustained success during their title defense, ultimately their efforts were for naught, making the 2022 NBA offseason crucial […]

Fresh off their second-place finish in the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies have a great foundation to build on heading into the 2022-23 season. But their plan during the 2022 NBA offseason was integral to keeping their core together, a core that won 56 games together. Led by MVP candidate Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have […]

Coming into Boston’s 2022 free agency, there were plenty of rumors of the Celtics landing a big-time signing such as Bradley Beal. Ideally, this would keep their stars happy and help the C’s reach the Finals again, yet this time with enough scoring prowess to win it all. So far though, Boston has not signed […]

The Golden State Warriors’ offseason is essentially over less than a month before it started. JaMychal Green is set to sign with the reigning champions after completing a buyout from the Oklahoma City Thunder, giving Golden State its 12th guaranteed contract. The Warriors aren’t rushing Andre Iguodala into a decision on retirement, content to hold […]

Like the Nets, the Los Angeles Clippers are one of the biggest “what ifs” in the NBA. While the team is stacked on paper, injuries continue to get in the way. In fact, there’s a good chance the Clippers could have won a championship had Kawhi Leonard not gone down with an ACL injury in […]

The vibes are high surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers heading into the 2022-23 season. Last year was a bit of a washout as Kawhi Leonard missed the entire season and Paul George played just 31 games. The team still cruised to a 42-40 record and ended as the ninth seed in the Western Conference. The […]

The Chicago Bulls had an underwhelming 2021-22 season. The team had a 46-36 regular season record which gave them the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. They were ultimately bounced from the opening round by the Milwaukee Bucks. This was Chicago’s first time making the playoffs since 2016-17. While injuries played a major role in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered 2022 NBA Free Agency with half a roster to fill and almost zero resources with which to work. As a result, the team opted for an inexpensive — and refreshing — youth movement. The Lakers have signed five free agents, each under the age of 30 — a stark contrast […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the most active teams in the NBA this offseason. Highlighted by their blockbuster trade to land DeJounte Murray, the team has made it clear they are in win-now mode. The work is not over and the franchise still has some key decisions to make with the roster. One […]

The Boston Celtics have done an excellent job capitalizing on young talent in the draft in recent years. From finding their core with early picks to key rotational pieces with later selections, the franchise has done an impressive job building up a roster. One of the biggest benefits to hitting on draft picks is the […]

The Dallas Mavericks made some real noise when they made the Western Conference Finals. After two straight years of losing in the first round, the Mavs showed that they have what it takes to win at a high level with Luka Doncic. They showed that they are not too far off from being a true […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were aiming high once they signed Kawhi Leonard and acquired Paul George via trade in 2019. However, since that eventful offseason, the team only managed to reach to the conference finals once and has been plagued by the injury bug. Leonard missed a portion of the 2021 playoffs and sit out […]

After reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010, the Boston Celtics enhanced their roster significantly this offseason. Recognizing a need for more depth, the Celtics signed Danilo Gallinari to a two-year, $13.3 million contract. Gallinari gives Boston a formidable scorer off the bench, something it lacked in its deep playoff run. The […]

Jordan Poole was undoubtedly one of the biggest risers from the 2021-22 NBA season. Poole went from a young, unproven prospect to potential Stephen Curry successor thanks to a breakout season that saw him emerge as a dynamic offensive weapon on a Golden State Warriors team that’s well-acquainted with that type of firepower. The best […]

LAS VEGAS – In today’s age of social media, the NBA’s top players are used to taking punches from fans. At this point, it’s pretty much a part of the discussion and discourse that makes the NBA as popular as it is. No one in the NBA, however, takes punches from everyone like the league’s […]

Jordan Poole is fresh off of a strong 2021-2022 NBA season. He showcased his potential and demonstrated the ability to thrive in the NBA. He averaged over 18.5 points per game during the regular season. He held strong during the playoffs with 17 points per contest. He was also efficient from beyond the arc and […]

The New York Knicks have made a ton of moves in the offseason after missing the playoffs. New York is a young roster and will be looking to have a bounce-back season. They have had an eventful offseason thus far, with the draft, free agency, and trades. The Knicks’ main building piece is forward R.J. […]

The Boston Celtics had the tools to beat the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals, but inexperience cost them. Despite being among the best defensive teams in the league, youth was ultimately their demise as that lack of experience led to countless errors in the biggest games of their careers. If the Celtics […]

The New Orleans Pelicans left the 2021-22 season on a high note. While they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, the franchise took some massive strides in the right direction. Highlighted by the growth of Brandon Ingram and the trade for CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are turning into a contending team. Last […]

The Golden State Warriors aren’t quite running it back in 2022-23. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson are entrenched with the defending champions, of course, with the extension-eligible Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole soon set to join them. The Warriors re-signed Kevon Looney to a team-friendly three-year deal in free agency, while Moses Moody […]

After a year full of important moves, the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to return to the playoffs. The team finished 27-55 with Damian Lillard missing a number of games due to an injury. The front office also decided it was time to try something new and traded CJ McCollum after years sharing the backcourt […]

The New Orleans Pelicans struggled in the beginning of the 2021-22 season, going only 1-12 to start the year. Despite that, the Pelicans bounced back and managed to make the playoffs after going through the play-in tournament, and they also managed to force six games against the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Trading for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves 2021-22 season was extremely encouraging. They finally seem to have a young core, led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, that is capable of leading the team to the postseason success. It was quite a turnaround after the many seasons of struggles the team has faced. The future looked bright for the […]

Technically speaking, the Los Angeles Lakers have undertaken a relatively quiet offseason thus far. Facing expectations of yet another personnel overhaul, the Lakers’ roster moves have been mildly underwhelming (though not surprising, considering their limited flexibility). Of course, the supernova awaiting explosion is whatever decision gets made regarding Russell Westbrook, whose relationship with the franchise […]

In one of the best under-the-radar moves this offseason the Boston Celtics traded for Malcolm Brogdon. The Pacers guard has been rumored to be on the move for quite some time and the Celtics were able to put a package together to pique their interest. For the price of a 2023 first-round pick, Daniel Theis […]

The Boston Celtics were back on the court for the first time since their season-ending Game 6 loss at the hands of the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. Considering how it was for Summer League action rather than a championship, the stakes were considerably lower. Truthfully, the Celtics didn’t have much they […]