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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had a busy offseason. First, he had a Space Jam movie to promote and showcase to the world, then he along with teammate Anthony Davis, recruited Russell Westbrook to the Lakers. And of course, he spent time with his family and attended Davis’ wedding. And now that the […]

The Miami Heat came out one of, if not the biggest, winners of the offseason. They finally landed Kyle Lowry after all the rumors in the last trade deadline and even added key pieces like P.J. Tucker and Markieff Morris to hopefully boost both their offense and defense. They did all this while also retaining […]

Ben Simmons is reportedly holding out entirely from playing nice with the Philadelphia 76ers, with an outright refusal to attend training camp and zero plans to suit up for the team ever again, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons will not report for opening of training camp next […]

The Atlanta Hawks are officially a player in the Eastern Conference. This season is about the Hawks building on their stunning run to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, with a goal of getting the ball rolling early after struggling out of the gates a year ago, when they began 14-20. Needless to say, third-year wing […]

The Portland Trail Blazers added another journeyman on Tuesday, signing Quinn Cook to a non-guaranteed contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Free agent guard Quinn Cook is signing a non-guaranteed deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 21, 2021 Though the disclosure of Cook’s deal […]

Official preparations for the 2021-22 season begin in less than a week, and Ben Simmons seems no closer to moving on from the Philadelphia 76ers despite his best efforts to force a trade. The disgruntled three-time All-Star, in fact, reportedly has no plans to budge from his longtime stance of refusing to report to his […]

Jusuf Nurkic, entering a crucial contract year that could double as Damian Lillard’s swan song with the Trail Blazers, isn’t feeling the pressure as 2021-22 fast approaches. The seven-year veteran has never looked forward to an NBA season more than he has this one, in fact, despite an immediate future in Portland that seemed uncertain […]

Few stories have taken over an offseason the way the Ben Simmons trade saga has. Following a lackluster performance against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, many speculated the three-time All-Star had played his final game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Daryl Morey has actively held trade discussions all summer for […]

At full strength, the Golden State Warriors look like a dark horse contender in the Western Conference, especially with Stephen Curry leading the way. Granted that Klay Thompson comes back healthy and soon returns to his All-Star form, Golden State will definitely be a force to be reckoned with. As currently constructed, the Warriors are […]

It’s pretty hard to bet against Luka Doncic when the new NBA season kicks off. Since 2018, the Slovenian All-Star has been on an incredible upward trajectory, one that has many rooting for him to bag the MVP award. But Doncic isn’t just excelling on the court. He’s also taking over the hobby as well. […]

Reports surfaced on Monday that the Golden State Warriors were bringing in Avery Bradley for a workout. His training session also included free agents Isaiah Thomas and former Warriors’ member Quinn Cook. Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, and Quinn Cook have their eyes on the Warriors' 2 remaining roster spots 👀 pic.twitter.com/9Ar9lnO6z9 — Warriors Nation (@WarriorNationCP) […]

The Golden State Warriors recently shared that star guard Klay Thompson will mark his return in the 2021-22 NBA season. Thompson will participate in controlled drills during the training camp, though the team has not disclosed an exact date of his return. Whatever the case may be, Warriors fans have several reasons to be delighted. […]

Former NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas played just three games in the 2020 NBA season before being waived by the New Orleans Pelicans. In those games, he averaged 16 minutes, 7.7 points, shooting a lackluster 33% from the field. Since being released, Thomas hasn’t given up on making a triumphant NBA return. That gives us three […]

Denver Nuggets rising star Michael Porter Jr. has proven himself to be an elite scorer on the court. However, he wants everybody to know he’s more than just that. He wants his voice to be heard. He wants people to converse and talk about topics they often avoid. That is why he started his “Curious […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not make a selection in the 2021 NBA Draft. Instead, they traded their lone pick — No. 22 overall — to the Washington Wizards in the package for Russell Westbrook (Washington flipped the pick to the Indiana Pacers). Yet, the Lakers didn’t come away from the draft empty-handed. Los Angeles […]

The Toronto Raptors are trying to bounce back from a season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 NBA season. What’s the key to them getting back on track? Scottie Barnes flourishing in his rookie season. Toronto selected Barnes with the fourth overall pick in July’s NBA Draft. In […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a lot to be optimistic about moving forward. LaMelo Ball is coming back for what should be a second stellar year in the league, they drafted nice young players who fit the scheme, and they added savvy veterans. Terry Rozier also committed to the Hornets for the long haul, so it […]

Every basketball card collector knows that Prizm is king and Select comes in at a close second. While that has been the order for quite some time now, there is a significant number of hobbyists who lean toward Optic. And, right now, the love for this set has peaked with the release of last season’s hottest […]

The NBA has truly become an international league in the past decade. Serbian-born Nikola Jokic claiming the 2020-21 MVP a few months back marked the second time in NBA history that two different players from non-U.S. countries won the MVP in back-to-back seasons (Giannis Antetokounmpo won it the year prior, and Steve Nash and Dirk […]

Every new NBA season is sure to offer loads of surprises. The league’s landscape shifts year by year with all the free-agent decisions, massive trades, and other variables. With this, there’s bound to be a few teams that amass massive amounts of hype before the season begins for some reason or another. In this piece, […]

It came as a bit of a surprise when veteran guard John Wall and the Houston Rockets agreed to part ways. It’s not that many envisioned a long future for Wall on the Rockets, but the resolution came faster than anyone could have expected. Wall still has two years remaining on his contract and it […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony David earned his second ring on Saturday during his posh wedding held in Beverly Hills, California. Davis tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Marlen P. and based on all the social media posts of those who attended, it seems like Mr. and Mrs. Davis’ wedding was a classic.  From […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the up-and-coming teams in the West to watch out for. Last year, they made the playoffs for the first time in three years, which is a great sign of progress no matter how you look at it. The main question now is: will they be able to replicate or […]

The Miami Heat are re-tooled and ready for another deep playoff run this season. After bringing in Kyle Lowry, PJ Tucker, and Markieff Morris while retaining Victor Oladipo, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, and Dwayne Dedmon, the Heat are looking to take back the Eastern Conference in 2022 and bring an NBA title to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their 2021 campaign on a good note with an impressive 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. After securing their first victory of the season, they will look to keep the momentum going as they look to host the visiting Las Vegas Raiders on their home turf for Week 2 proceedings. Their […]

The Houston Rockets are in the process of finding a new home for veteran guard John Wall. Wall is only one year removed from an Achilles injury and has one of the most exorbitant contracts in basketball. This will make it very difficult for the Rockets to find a trade partner. However, there is one […]

John Wall and the Houston Rockets have reportedly agreed to try and find a way to trade the 6-foot-3 point guard out of Houston. However, doing so may prove to be a near impossible task for the Rockets because of Wall’s sizable deal. Wall is set to make $44.3 million this upcoming season and has […]

Oklahoma City Thunder fans still vividly recall their first game last season. At very least, they remember final possession. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had the ball in his hands with the game on the line against the Charlotte Hornets. With the score dead even at 107 and just seconds remaining on the game clock, SGA made his […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to make a deep run in the NBA Finals this season. Behind their tried-and-tested core Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Warriors are looking to barge back into the Playoffs and make some noise, if not win it all outright. That, of course, means that every roster […]

Neil Olshey clearly took it as a source of pride. Carmelo Anthony, without a job for more than a year when the injury-ravaged Portland Trail Blazers signed him in November 2019, re-upped before last season despite knowing he’d be moved to the bench—the same gut-check demotion that previously left him out of the league in […]

The Toronto Raptors, after winning a championship in 2019, did not make the playoffs last year. Clearly, the fact they had to play in Tampa Bay due to travel restrictions between Canada and the U.S. had a significant effect on the squad. All NBA fans remember the massive support Toronto had in 2019, including the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the new season without any immediate expectations of a winning record. The front office has been on a tear lately, getting first and second-round selections to build a massive haul of future draft assets. As always in the NBA, when rebuilding is the agenda of a franchise, the current […]

The Utah Jazz made the playoffs again last season. After four years of missing the postseason at the start of the last decade, they have now been in the thick of things for several years now. The goal, however, is to seriously challenge for a title. The core of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert is […]

The Phoenix Suns are coming off a splendid 2020-21 campaign that saw them, not just break their 10-year postseason, but make the NBA Finals as well. Even though they lost the championship to the Milwaukee Bucks in six hard-fought games, the Suns deserve credit for putting together a successful campaign. No doubt, Phoenix wants to […]

After another unsuccessful season the Windy City, the Chicago Bulls made significant changes on the roster. Prospect forward Lauri Markkanen left for Cleveland, while Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan were added to the squad. Additionally, the team was further strengthened by adding Alex Caruso and Derrick Jones Jr, both of which will provide good minutes […]

The Indiana Pacers enter this season seeking to come back into the Playoff picture. Last season, they ended up with a 34-38 record and ended up missing the postseason for the first time since 2015. However, their season was also plagued with uncertainty and injury issues, resulting in a trade that saw Victor Oladipo, who […]

The Milwaukee Bucks won a championship last season behind the MVP-level play of their star Giannis Antetokounmpo. After defeating the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Bucks turned a 2-o deficit around against the Phoenix Suns to win the title. While Giannis did lead, it was great team-play that got Milwaukee to the title […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and legend Jerry West broke ground on their new arena, which is scheduled to open in time for the 2024-25 season. Intuit Dome, which will be the arena’s name, will have a number of state of the art features by the time it opens. None, however, will be bigger than the […]

ESPN released its NBA Finals and individual awards predictions for the 2021-22 season on Thursday, with familiar marquee teams and players dominating the voting. The “worldwide leader’s” expert panel picked the juggernaut Brooklyn Nets to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy, Kevin Durant to win his second MVP and Rudy Gobert to be named Defensive Player […]