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Whether people want to admit it or not, the Utah Jazz got better this off-season. They acquired names of reputable players like Rudy Gay, Eric Paschall, and Hassan Whiteside who all could actually help this team next season. They kept their main guys, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gay, Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles, and crew. It’s safe […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were able to snag two first-rounders in the 2021 NBA Draft: forward Ziaire Williams from Stanford and Santi Aldama from Loyola. The Grizzlies are in a good position now. The fact that they made the playoffs last season is a sign that they’re on the right track. They may need some time […]

The Golden State Warriors have to do everything they can to maximize Stephen Curry, who recently finalized a $215 million extension with the franchise. It’s a good sign that Curry decided to extend with the Dubs considering he and his team haven’t made it to the playoffs for two straight years. But this doesn’t mean […]

With several new additions during the first week of free agency, the Miami Heat have had a very busy and productive start to the 2021 NBA offseason. Miami’s master plan of roster overhaul is now officially underway with the signings of Kyle Lowry, P.J. Tucker, and Markieff Morris, plus the re-signings of Duncan Robinson, Victor […]

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks front office did the right thing by adding solid shooters Reggie Bullock and Sterling Brown into the fold. This is the most commonsensical thing to do when you have an elite playmaker and scorer like Luka Doncic. Not just that, both Bullock and Brown are decent defenders too. They’re […]

After a surprise run to the 2021 NBA Finals, the Phoenix Suns will look to build off of that success heading into next season in the hopes of hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy in 2022. Phoenix has already had a highly productive offseason after re-signing Chris Paul and Mikal Bridges to long-term deals and the […]

The Chicago Bulls finally have a team that can make a playoff run. They are coming off a disappointing season in which they went 31-41, missing the playoffs once again. The Bulls made great additions in free agency, which has set them up to make it to the playoffs. They signed guard Lonzo Ball to […]

Yes, the Houston Rockets’ abrupt rebuild likely leads to the team missing the playoffs next season and the following season. With that said, they have a foundation of compelling young players to build through, which is all the Houston hopeful could ask for. Second-year head coach Stephen Silas has four players, in particular, to be […]

Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best player from Europe who took over the NBA. In his basketball career, he achieved multiple awards. His trophy case includes one MVP, NBA championship, and a Finals MVP. Furthermore, to go alongside his NBA achievements, he also won a bronze medal during the 2002 FIBA World Championship while representing […]

NBA Summer League is where rookies get a chance to prove they deserve the opportunity they have been given. Lottery picks are placed under the spotlight, and the lower or undrafted rookies use the chance to try to steal their shine and earn roster spots. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry participated in the NBA’s […]

The Boston Celtics have already retooled their front office led by the promotion of Brad Stevens to be the president of basketball operations along with the hiring of new head coach Ime Udoka. However, they still have work to do as they need to fill out the holes in their roster after the first week […]

The crown of best three-point shooter ever belongs to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, but there is still one player ahead of him on the all-time three-pointers made list. That player is the legendary Hall of Famer Ray Allen. He’s the current all-time leader with 2973 made three-pointers, and Curry is right behind him […]

Coming off a stellar gold medal run with Team USA, Damian Lillard finds himself in a good spot at the moment, and although trade talks surrounding him have cooled off as of late, there’ still a chance that he could get moved if the right situation comes into play for him. With Portland trying to […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the midst of a busy offseason as they look to reestablish their standing as one of the top teams in the NBA. No doubt, a lot of their success hinges on their Big Three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. But just like any other team, rounding […]

The Toronto Raptors are rumored to be shopping All-Star forward Pascal Siakam as it looks to transition into a youth movement. While Siakam is still a young 27-years old, he is arguably Toronto’s top asset that could net them with the most value in a trade. Teams looking to shake things up will definitely welcome […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of an injury-riddled season that resulted in a disappointing first-round exit. They were up 2-1 in the series when superstar Anthony Davis went down with an injury. While the LA would have had a shot at the title if injuries didn’t foil their plans, they went out and […]

As expected, the Milwaukee Bucks opted to make several under-the-radar moves over the opening week of the NBA free agency period. The Bucks came into the offseason with a notable dilemma on whether they would keep both Bobby Portis and P.J. Tucker — two players who starred over the team’s 2021 NBA championship run. Bucks […]

After overcoming a slow start and prevailing to their fourth straight gold medal led by superstar Kevin Durant and head coach Gregg Popovich, Team USA basketball will more than likely be reshuffling their roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Especially considering that Durant, Damian Lillard, Draymond Green, and the other veteran stars of Team USA’s […]

Almost every major sports show on television has a former professional athlete hosting. Whichever network came up with the idea first struck gold with this one. Fans eat up everything these former stars say, and I’m sure the ratings reflect that. One major problem with these guys hosting is that current players don’t like a […]

Kevin Durant and Team USA ultimately lived up to expectations at the Tokyo Olympics, capturing gold on Friday night after beating France 87-82 in a very tightly contested affair. But the real question is, would the States have won it all if Durant wasn’t on fire offensively? The answer is no. KD was outstanding. He […]

Currently in the process of a complete roster overhaul, the Lakers have gotten off to a busy start during the offseason. With a ton of new faces coming onboard, the Lakers will have to re-establish strong team chemistry heading into the next season. Now that they’ve made all these big moves in free agency, it […]

The USA men’s basketball team just won its fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal. By defeating France in the championship, 87 to 82, the win adds another accolade to the tremendous career of the Golden State Warriors star, Draymond Green. He didn’t attempt a shot in the championship game, but led the team in assists with […]

Somebody not named Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, or Draymond Green has created some of the most memorable moments in Golden State Warriors history. The wing who’s doing an excellent job beating father time, Andre Iguodala, has made some of the most unforgettable moments in the history of this franchise. He joined the Dubs […]

The Los Angeles Lakers free agent signings and the acquisition of Russell Westbrook became official on Friday. Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington, Kendrick Nunn, Malik Monk, and Talen Horton-Tucker signed their contracts at the Lakers facility then spoke to the media. Carmelo Anthony, Kent Bazemore, and Westbrook were not available, though we did get […]

On Friday, the LA Clippers came to an agreement on a two-year deal with free agent forward Justise Winslow, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. In five years with the Miami Heat and a season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Winslow has shown flashes of his talent, but has also been hindered by other things. Here are four […]

The New York Knicks are in the midst of a void-filling offseason that should be enough for them to return to the NBA playoffs next season. Now they need a new dimension to their operation, and that comes from their 2019 first-round draft pick, RJ Barrett, making the jump to stardom. Barrett has gradually improved […]

NBA free agency is always a wild time and now it has finally come. The 2021 free agency period began on Monday, August 2, at 6 p.m. ET. This post is our 2021 NBA Free Agency Tracker, allowing us to easily provide readers with up-t0-the-minute information on all league happenings. Nonetheless, let’s get to the […]

The United States Men’s Basketball Team will attempt to win their fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal as they prepare to take on a dangerous France squad in the final game of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. It’s time to make a USA-France Gold Medal Game prediction and pick. France defeated Team USA in the opening match of […]

Kawhi Leonard declined his $36 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2021-22 season prior to free agency and is taking his sweet time in making a decision. The expectation is that Leonard will re-sign and return to the Clippers. However, with the five-time All-Star being as calculated as he is, it’s […]

Like everyone expected, there was a superstar point guard that was dealt in a blockbuster trade this offseason. But what most people didn’t expect was that it would be Russell Westbrook. The first player Los Angeles Lakers fans were photoshopping into purple & gold right after their playoff exit was Portland Trail Blazers star Damian […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made valiant run in the 2021 NBA playoffs, where they made the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. Despite putting together their most successful campaign, L.A.’s outlook for the foreseeable future is still very much up in the air. To start, they have yet to re-sign Kawhi […]

For a long time, basketball fans have nurtured the idea that having Russell Westbrook on a team won’t lead to a championship. No matter how talented he or the roster around him is, Brodie always falls short of success in the postseason. But that narrative is being threatened after his trade to the Los Angeles […]

After opting out of the final year of his contract worth $36 million, Kawhi Leonard is now a highly sought free agent. With Leonard being on virtually every teams wish list, there’s only a select few that he would consider, especially with him wanting to be on a contender and more than likely looking for […]

Something NBA fans are paying close attention to is the rumor of a Golden Warriors-Ben Simmons trade. Fans went crazy as the different stories circulated to various news outlets. If this were to happen, it would be costly. It would more than likely be too expensive to make a move. Here are some reasons why […]

In an offseason full of twists and turns so far, longtime guard Tyreke Evans could possibly be making his dramatic return to the NBA soon. In May 2019, Evans was “dismissed and disqualified” from the NBA after he violated the league’s anti-drug program. Under the NBA’s guidelines, a player would violate such rules by either […]

The Orlando Magic had two picks in the 2021 NBA draft and they selected Jalen Suggs of Gonzaga (fifth) and Franz Wagner of Michigan (eighth). It’s safe to say the organization was blessed with the opportunity of having two lottery picks in one draft. This will definitely boost the Magic’s rebuilding process after it was […]

The Orlando Magic had Jalen Suggs surprisingly fall into their hands during the NBA Draft. Suggs was expected to be picked by the Toronto Raptors with the fourth overall selection, but they took Scottie Barnes instead, leaving Suggs to the Magic with the fifth overall pick. He is a great talent who has so much […]

A lot of teams were interested in signing or trading for Lonzo Ball in the NBA offseason, but only the Bulls closed the deal. We saw how he dramatically resurrected his career with the New Orleans Pelicans. He has shown versatility, confidence, determination, and some serious improvement every year. He averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, […]

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2021 NBA draft knowing they have been cellar dwellers the past two seasons, finishing with 20 wins in each of the past two years. While their stable of young talent has grown, the team hadn’t truly drafted that blue-chip, top-tier draft prospect so far in the team’s rebuild. However, after […]