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Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. He is practically seven feet tall with an even longer wingspan. He is a well above average ball handler and is one of the deadliest shooters the world has ever seen. That’s especially true considering his size. Until Dirk Nowitzki, […]

Just two seasons removed from being a top-four team in the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers are all but revving up for a total rebuild. Dealing away Domantas Sabonis last season was the first big move. Next came shipping out Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics, and now, if rumors are to be believed, big […]

The San Antonio Spurs have blown up their roster, but that doesn’t mean they have to be awful this coming season. After the historic deal that sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks, it is crystal clear that the Spurs are committed to a total rebuild of their roster. This was further underscored by the […]

The Houston Rockets finished the 2021-22 campaign on a sour note with the worst record in the association, 20-62. It was a full rebuilding season for Houston after just making the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs two seasons ago. Drafting Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. with the no. 2 and no. 3 overall […]

Hoping to build off of their success this past season and make a deep run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Chicago Bulls will be doing everything in their power to stay on the winning track. After retaining Zach LaVine and signing him to a max deal, the Bulls could aim to make another big […]

Kevon Looney is coming back to The Bay, Gary Payton II got his bag elsewhere and Otto Porter is taking his talents north of the border. The Golden State Warriors still have possible extensions with Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins to negotiate, but barely 48 hours after the start of free agency, suddenly find their […]

The Detroit Pistons finished another season deep in the lottery, ending with a 23-59 record. Unfortunately for them, they were unable to really fight for the postseason, but the Pistons ended up landing the fifth pick, securing Jaden Ivey in the 2022 NBA Draft. Now, as they look to build upon these foundations, the Pistons […]

The trajectory of the entire NBA — very much including the Los Angeles Lakers — was profoundly altered the moment Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Even though a Durant-for-Anthony Davis swap is reportedly not on the table, the superstar’s impending departure instantly placed a Kyrie Irving-for-Russell Westbrook blockbuster very much back […]

The Orlando Magic once again missed out on the postseason. It is one more disappointing year for the organization as they seek to come back to the top of the NBA. The entire rebuild is now effectively taking the Magic 10+ years, so they need to get their things in order very soon. Now, they […]

The Washington Wizards ended yet another disappointing season. Despite making a strong start, the Wizards finished in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. However, they made the step in the right direction, trading for Kristaps Porzingis. At the same time, unfortunately, they lost Bradley Beal to an ankle injury, so they could not really make […]

The Denver Nuggets made the most out of their summer, by resigning Nikola Jokic. The reigning two-time MVP is committed to Denver for the next six years and while the price is steep, it seems worth it. However, that does not address the issue of their shortcoming in the playoffs. The Nuggets made the playoffs […]

The Toronto Raptors don’t often make any major splashes in the free agent department. Oftentimes, the team is content with snagging complementary pieces off the market instead of signing any major stars in free agency. That trend continued in the 2022 offseason; however, their new acquisition has a more stacked resume than most of their […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally made the playoffs after a three-year wait. If we look at the totality of the picture, this was the second Timberwolves’ appearance in the postseason since 2004. As they look to work on that success, the Wolves already made a move, trading for Rudy Gobert. It emptied out their pick assets, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to build a winning team. OKC features a core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and recently drafted big man Chet Holmgren. Despite the brewing potential on this team, they are still a few pieces away from becoming a legitimate contender. However, the Thunder could instantly boost their contention chances […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made a real splash at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, acquiring CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers. That trade was enough for the Pelicans to make the playoffs, despite missing Zion Williamson for the entire season. Despite falling to the Phoenix Suns in the first round, the Pelicans’ season can […]

The Phoenix Suns enjoyed a fantastic 2021-2022 regular season that saw them finish with the NBA’s best overall record. But they suffered a number of injuries in the playoffs and ultimately lost in the West Semifinals. After losing in the NBA Finals the season before, this is a team desperate for a championship. Their desire […]

The New York Knicks are always one of the organizations that are in the mix for some of the biggest free agents in the NBA. They schedule meetings and are in all the circulating rumors, but the Knicks usually fail to land a top-tier star in the NBA. Years before their surprising run in the […]

Four years ago, the Toronto Raptors shocked the NBA world by trading for disgruntled San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. Toronto wasn’t really seen as a contender for Kawhi prior to that move. However, in the span of mere hours, Masai Ujiri flipped DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poetl, and a first-round pick for Leonard. The rest […]

The Utah Jazz made a bold move on Friday after sending Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves via trade. All eyes are on Donovan Mitchell right now, as his future with the club is up in the air. The franchise claims they plan to keep him around, but there are rumblings they’re open to negotiating […]

This summer in the NBA will be dominated by the future of Kevin Durant. The former MVP asked for a trade from the Nets and basically, the entire league was put on alert. Every team in the NBA wants a shot at landing Durant, as the circumstances around the deal are great. Durant inked a […]

In the middle of free agency, a bombshell hit the NBA waves, as the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves agreed on a deal for Rudy Gobert. It seemed likely the French center would be traded. Still, there was no indication that talks were progressing. While the Jazz can be happy with how the trade went, […]

The sweepstakes for Kevin Durant are well and truly open for NBA teams. The Nets star asked for a trade from the franchise officially on the first day of free agency. Ever since that news hit the league, teams have been lining up and sending their offers. In turn, the Nets are apparently looking for […]

The Utah Jazz finally decided to move on from their core, trading Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves sent the Jazz two mediocre guards and a bevy of unprotected picks, so the Jazz is in a great position to rebuild. Still, according to reports, the front office will look to build around Donovan […]

This NBA offseason has not disappointed, with a bevy of wild trades, free agency moves, max contract extensions and one trade request that turned the sports world upside down. Thursday’s massive trade request by Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant sent every general manager to their cell phones- and Friday has brought much of the same, […]

The last 24 hours in the NBA has been crazy. Just prior to NBA free agency opening up Thursday evening, Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Players across the league have been signing and re-signing. Then the Boston Celtics shocked the league by trading for Malcolm Brogdon Friday afternoon. Well, it didn’t […]

Joe Lacob’s pockets weren’t deep enough to retain the Golden State Warriors’ title-winning core after all. Gary Payton II agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, a stunning development the reigning champions could have avoided by simply writing a bigger check. Instead, the Warriors crumbled under pressure […]

The NBA free agency period kicked off on Thursday evening- and then all hell broke loose in the NBA. A firestorm of max contracts, free agency deals and oh, a casual trade request from Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets ensued. Friday has brought much of the same, though the Boston Celtics were the ones making […]

The Timberwolves are coming off a successful season in which they made it to the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. Minnesota was knocked out by the Memphis Grizzlies after their 46-36 regular season. The growth of Anthony Edwards and the intensity of Patrick Beverly have brought a newfound life to the franchise. […]

The state of the Brooklyn Nets has drastically changed in the past few days. After being looked at as one of the biggest title contenders with their superstar tandem, the fall from grace has been rapid. Kyrie Irving evaluated the market and did his best to find a new location before taking the money and […]

The Big Apple, and the New York Knicks, are ready to not only welcome Jalen Brunson to the fold, but Isaiah Hartenstein. A truly wild start to the 2022 NBA free agency period for New York’s favorite team. The Knicks have been one of the main NBA storylines this offseason. They jumped through a variety […]

The Boston Celtics scored high when they scored Danilo Gallinari. It’s obvious that the Celtics needed scoring punch off the bench, and that’s exactly what they can expect from Gallinari. He will be 34 when he begins the season in green and white up in the Northwest, but the Italian sensation doesn’t need to carry […]

There’s no reason the Golden State Warriors should not at least try to get Kevin Durant back. Reuniting with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green shouldn’t be so bad, right? Kevin Durant caused a mess in the basketball world when has asked for a trade to leave the Brooklyn Nets. This came exactly three […]

While this past Los Angeles Lakers season was a massive disappointment, Malik Monk proved to be a bright spot on a regular basis. Following a subpar start to his career, Monk elected to take a prove-it deal and sign a veteran’s minimum with Los Angeles. The Lakers intended on bringing the 24-year-old back, but he […]

The whispers of the offseason proved to be true as the Philadelphia 76ers agreed with P.J. Tucker to a deal just minutes into 2022 NBA free agency. Tucker drew interest around the NBA but was clearly a priority for Philadelphia. The roster has desperately lacked the toughness and versatility that the veteran possesses. Joel Embiid […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers made a play for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to join LeBron James, it would be nothing short of cataclysmic. In the end, however, having the big three of all big threes could be worth the chaos. Not long after Kyrie opted in to his player option with the Brooklyn […]

Free agent Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II opted to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA free agency, agreeing to a three-year, $28 million deal. The Blazers were determined to add Payton to their rotation, so much so that the price tag for his services ended up out of Golden State’s desired […]

Kevin Durant recently requested a trade and many NBA teams are preparing trade packages to acquire the superstar. Many felt as if the Brooklyn Nets were ready to run it back after Kyrie Irving opted into his player option. But it now appears that both Irving and KD are destined to leave Brooklyn via trade. […]

If the Miami Heat want to acquire Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, it will cost them. Here’s the rub — just when it seemed the Nets were in the clear after Kyrie Irving announced his op-in decision, Kevin Durant formally asks for a trade. Now, the Nets enter desperation mode. What once looked like […]

After making the Western Conference Finals in 2020, the Denver Nuggets have been hounded with injuries over the past two seasons. They were recently eliminated by the 2022 NBA Champions Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Without Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., it was apparent that the supporting cast […]